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Calvin End Tables

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The Grand Rapids, Michigan-based company Calvin Furniture opened its doors in 1953 and became a sought-after contract manufacturer for the day’s top furniture designers and brands. Its appealing mid-century modern and Hollywood Regency offerings — nightstands, dressers and more — graced the showrooms of department stores all over North America during the 1950s and 1960s.

Calvin’s relationship with the work of Massachusetts-born designer Paul McCobb is well known to enthusiasts of mid-century modern furniture. McCobb, whose unadorned and efficient storage pieces, seating and desks drew on Shaker simplicity and Bauhaus minimalism, wasn’t exactly a designer for Calvin — in partnership with New York furniture salesman B.G. Mesberg, McCobb set up the Directional Furniture Company in Manhattan in 1949, and Calvin was one of the manufacturers contracted to produce the furniture he designed for Directional (and later, for pieces designed under his own name). 

Among McCobb’s most acclaimed lines made by Calvin Furniture were the Calvin Group and the Irwin Collection. The travertine-topped sideboards and mahogany nightstands of those lines as well as the other Calvin-produced dressers, bookcases and chests of drawers designed by McCobb were elegant and spare, free of unnecessary embellishments. 

Calvin also manufactured the very popular American Design Foundation line of furniture that Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougall designed. The Pennsylvania-born, California-raised MacDougall enjoyed a postwar collaboration with West Coast native Stewart that resulted in great success with manufacturers such as Glenn of California and Drexel Furniture. The duo’s celebrated Declaration line for the latter featured streamlined credenzas, dressers and more made in walnut with comely porcelain hardware. The dining chairs, tables and coffee tables manufactured by Calvin flaunt the pair’s signature clean lines, gentle curves and organic shapes. 

In the late 1950s and early ‘60s, Calvin Furniture continued its business relationship with B.G. Mesberg National Sales and Directional Furniture. Calvin finally closed their doors during the early 1970s, but their legacy can be found in enduring pieces of modern furniture that remain popular today.

On 1stDibs, find a selection of vintage Calvin Furniture tables, credenzas, chairs and more.

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Paul McCobb Irwin Collection Black Lacquer and Brass End Tables or Nightstands
Paul McCobb Irwin Collection Black Lacquer and Brass End Tables or Nightstands

Paul McCobb Irwin Collection Black Lacquer and Brass End Tables or Nightstands

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Paul McCobb Side Tables #8712 with Original Marble Tops, PAIR

Paul McCobb Side Tables #8712 with Original Marble Tops, PAIR

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Paul McCobb Side Tables #8712 with Original Marble Tops, PAIR

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Located in North Miami, FL

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Calvin End Tables

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Marble, Brass

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Side Table/Night Stand with Drawer by Paul McCobb for Calvin

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Single occasional table/nightstand designed by Paul McCobb for Calvin. Very good original condition.

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Calvin End Tables

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Brass

Mahogany End Table by Paul McCobb for Calvin, Irwin Collection
Mahogany End Table by Paul McCobb for Calvin, Irwin Collection

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By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-Century Modern, bleached mahogany, end table by Paul McCobb for Calvin, Irwin Collection features a leather top with brass trim, caned lower shelf and nickel plated brass pulls. ...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Calvin End Tables

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Brass

Pair of Paul McCobb End Tables
Pair of Paul McCobb End Tables

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$2,750 / set

Pair of Paul McCobb End Tables

By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture

Located in Denton, TX

A pair of walnut tops with aluminium base side tables from the Erwin collection designed by Paul McCobb for Calvin furniture.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Calvin End Tables

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Aluminum

Paul McCobb for Calvin Linear Mid Century Side End Table
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$1,995

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Paul McCobb for Calvin Mahogany Nightstand End Tables, Pair
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$5,000 / set

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By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb

Located in Stamford, CT

At a Glance: - Delicate scale and easy to use in multiple spaces. Paul McCobb was known for this. - Ample storage in a small overall form. - Finished all-around, are also meant to d...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Calvin End Tables

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Metal

Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture Company Brass and Wood End / Side Table
Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture Company Brass and Wood End / Side Table

Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture Company Brass and Wood End / Side Table

$7,500

Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture Company Brass and Wood End / Side Table

By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb

Located in Queens, NY

American Mid-Century end / side table with an off-center blonde wood top supported by a brass frame with a small drawer with brass pull to one side, offset by a wooden bracket shelf on the opposite side. (PAUL MCCOBB FOR CALVIN FURNITURE...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Calvin End Tables

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Metal, Brass

Paul McCobb Brass Side or End Table with Uncommon Textured Top
Paul McCobb Brass Side or End Table with Uncommon Textured Top

Paul McCobb Brass Side or End Table with Uncommon Textured Top

$2,400

Paul McCobb Brass Side or End Table with Uncommon Textured Top

By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb

Located in Highland, IN

The Paul McCobb side or end table features a brass base and a most unusual top with a wonderful textured pattern. This table is more commonly seen with a travertine or vitrolite top....

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Calvin End Tables

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Brass

Rattan Shelf Side Table by Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture, 1950s
Rattan Shelf Side Table by Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture, 1950s

Rattan Shelf Side Table by Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture, 1950s

$6,500

Rattan Shelf Side Table by Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture, 1950s

By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A Mid-Century Modern side table with shelf designed by Paul McCobb. Constructed in light walnut wood with a round top of opaque Vitrolite glass and features a rattan lower shelf. Cra...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Calvin End Tables

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Calvin end tables are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Calvin end tables, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original end tables by Calvin were created in the mid-century modern style in united states during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider end tables by Milo Baughman, Planner Group, and Mastercraft. Prices for Calvin end tables can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,650 and can go as high as $7,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,200.

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Questions About Calvin End Tables
  • What is the difference between CK Calvin Klein and Calvin Klein?
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    1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The difference between CK Calvin Klein and Calvin Klein is that one is a fashion line and the other is a fashion house. Designer Calvin Klein founded Calvin Klein in New York City in 1968. Over the years, the Calvin Klein company has produced numerous lines of clothing and accessories. One such line is CK Calvin Klein, a diffusion line of casual clothing and accessories sold at economical price points. On 1stDibs, explore a range of Calvin Klein pieces.
  • What is the difference between Calvin Klein and Calvin Klein Collection?
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    1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The difference between Calvin Klein and Calvin Klein Collection is in what each name describes. Calvin Klein is the name of the overall fashion house founded by designer Calvin Klein in 1968. Until its discontinuation in 2019, the Calvin Klein Collection was the line of luxury clothing and accessories produced by the Calvin Klein company. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of Calvin Klein apparel and accessories.
  • Why is Calvin Klein so popular?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
    Calvin Klein is popular for a few reasons. Known for his minimalist, comfortable womenswear as well as a range of sexually provocative ad campaigns that continue to generate conversation decades later, Klein led the designer jeans craze of the late 1970s. The brand’s skirts, jackets, day dresses and shirts, sold at modest prices and frequently created in soft fabrics and understated neutral hues, are still versatile components of everyday wear. Controversial marketing helped broaden the label’s reach, too. During the 1980s, Klein’s jeans were promoted in scandalous ads featuring Brooke Shields and others that were banned by television stations and challenged by politicians. More eye-catching ad campaigns with up-and-coming models and celebrities like Kate Moss and Mark Wahlberg followed in the ‘90s, also bringing fresh attention to the brand. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Calvin Klein apparel and accessories.
  • Why is Calvin Klein famous?
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
    Calvin Klein is famous for his work as a fashion designer. He is known for his minimalist, comfortable womenswear. During the 1970s, the American designer helped lead the denim craze, and he became the youngest-ever recipient of the Coty American Fashion Critics' Award in 1973. His jeans continued to dominate the market during the 1980s, a decade that also saw the Calvin Klein brand expand into men's and women's underwear. The brand Klein founded remains one of the best-known American fashion labels today. Shop a range of Calvin Klein apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
  • What is the Calvin Klein brand known for?
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    1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    The Calvin Klein brand is known for their sensual ads featuring well-known celebrities as well as for producing simple, understated fashions. Among the brand's most popular offerings are fragrances, men's underwear and jeans for men, women and children. Find a range of Calvin Klein apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
  • Is Calvin Klein considered designer?
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    1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024
    Yes, Calvin Klein is considered designer. Generally, a designer brand is any that features pieces produced by a particular fashion designer. Calvin Klein fits the definition, having been founded by designer Calvin Klein in 1968. Following Klein's retirement in 2004, other designers, such as Eric Sedeño and Jessica Lomax, have served as creative directors for Calvin Klein. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Calvin Klein apparel and accessories.
  • When did Calvin Klein become popular?
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    1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    Calvin Klein became popular in the 1970s and ’80s. During that decade, the American fashion designer added sportswear, lingerie, blazers and a range of stylish accessories to his lines of apparel. He became the youngest-ever recipient of the Coty American Fashion Critics' Award in 1973, winning again in both of the subsequent two years.

    Klein’s debut of his now-revered blue jeans in 1976 was somewhat of a failure — they were too expensive, and buyers complained about the fit. Late one night at Studio 54, the designer heard about the benefits that a licensing deal with apparel manufacturer Puritan Fashions might bring him. Two years later, Klein inked that deal and sold 200,000 pairs of his jeans, which were produced by Puritan, in a week.

    A large percentage of Puritan’s sales in 1978 were owed to Klein’s blue jeans. This streak with denim carried on into the 1980s, when Klein competed with the likes of Jordache, Gloria Vanderbilt and other labels. Klein’s jeans were promoted in provocative ads featuring Brooke Shields and others. The decade also saw the debut of successful men's and women's underwear collections designed by Klein that were also the subjects of steamy marketing campaigns. Soon, Calvin Klein expanded to 12,000 American stores and retail locations in six other countries.

    Find a selection of Calvin Klein apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
  • Is Calvin Klein a good brand?
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    1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024
    Yes, Calvin Klein is a good brand. Known for minimalist, comfortable womenswear as well as sexually provocative ad campaigns that continue to generate conversation decades later, Klein led the designer jeans craze of the late 1970s. The brand’s skirts, jackets, day dresses and shirts, sold at modest prices and frequently created in soft fabrics and understated neutral hues, are versatile components of everyday wear. Shop a range of Calvin Klein apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
  • What is the difference between Calvin Klein and Anne Klein?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The difference between Calvin Klein and Anne Klein is that they are two different companies. American designer Calvin Klein founded his eponymous brand in New York City in 1968. That same year in New York, American fashion designer Anne Klein established Anne Klein & Company. Although they share a surname, the two designers are not related, and neither are the brands they created. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Calvin Klein and Anne Klein apparel and accessories.

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