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Paul McCobb Furniture

American, 1917-1969

The single aesthetic attribute of vintage Paul McCobb furniture is that the designer completely forsook ornament — his pieces have no flourishes. And yet, because they are honest — McCobb’s chairs, desks and dining tables are made of solid wood, usually maple or birch, often paired with frames and legs of wrought iron; the cabinets are traditionally scaled; the seating pieces have historic antecedents such as the Windsor chair — his mid-century modern work has warmth and presence.

You could call the Massachusetts-born McCobb a man of parts. As a furniture designer, his work combined the attributes of many of his now better-known peers. 

Like the work of Bauhaus designers such as Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Marcel Breuer, McCobb's furniture had purity of form and line. Like the designs of Florence Knoll and George Nelson and his associates, McCobb’s work was efficient and purposeful. And even like George Nakashima, he was adept at interpreting traditional forms, in particular those of chairs, for the 20th century.

More than any other designer besides Russel Wright, with his ubiquitous ceramic tableware, McCobb was arguably responsible for the introduction of modern design into middle-class American households — if for no other reason than that he designed the 1952 set for the original Today show. 

McCobb, a repeat recipient of the Good Design Award from the Museum of Modern Art, also designed cohesive lines of furnishings, such as his best-known Planner Group, that gave homes an instant “look.” He designed for several companies, most notably Directional, which was home to McCobb’s Origami chair

In 1949, in partnership with New York furniture salesman B.G. Mesberg, McCobb set up the Directional Furniture Company, a​ brand known to vintage mid-century modern furniture collectors everywhere. Directional opened its doors after McCobb created the high-end Directional Modern line of sofas distributed by the New York-based Modernage Company. Directional also produced designs by other legends such as Paul Evans and Vladimir Kagan

As you can see from the offerings on 1stDibs, McCobb designs are the pin-striped suit, or the little black dress, of a decor: an essential.

Find vintage Paul McCobb credenzas, bookcases, nightstands and other furniture on 1stDibs.

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Creator: Paul McCobb
Paul McCobb Lounge Chair in Original Turquoise Upholstery and Walnut
By Paul McCobb, Directional
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paul McCobb for Directional Designs, lounge chair, model 1322, walnut, fabric, 1950s. A design Paul McCobb model 1322 dating back to the 1950s. The quintessential design features o...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Furniture

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Fabric, Walnut

Paul McCobb Planner Group Expandable Drop-Leaf Dining Table
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Berlin, DE
Restored Paul McCobb "Planner Group" drop leaf dining table with for Winchendon Modern with two additional leaves. At its smallest, the table is 36 inch by 54 inch table for four. Ea...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Furniture

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Maple

Paul McCobb Planner Group Wall Mirror in Walnut
By Paul McCobb
Located in Berlin, DE
That mirror is in excellent condition with a solid walnut frame. Simple and beautiful.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Furniture

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Walnut

Rare Paul McCobb Coffee Table with Leather Top for Calvin US 1950s
By Paul McCobb
Located in Berlin, DE
Rare Paul McCobb coffee table with leather top for Calvin Rare Paul McCobb coffee table with leather top for Calvin. Legs show some wear of usage, but in overall good condition.  
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Furniture

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Brass

Paul McCobb for Bryce Wall Shelf in Wood and Metal, USA - 1950s
By Paul McCobb, Bryce Originals
Located in Berlin, DE
Paul McCobb for Bryce Wall Shelf in Wood and Metal, USA - 1950s. Wall-mounted floating console with wooden drawer and black metal frame. Shelves are covered with white Vitrolite glas...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Furniture

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Metal

Pair of Mid-Century Lounge Chairs by Paul McCobb for Directional, 1950s
By Paul McCobb, Directional
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Very comfortable and attractive pair of lounge chairs from the 1950s by Paul McCobb. The armchairs are newly upholstered and covered with a high-quality, off-white wool fabric. Mode...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Furniture

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Wool, Wood

Wrought Iron Paul McCobb Night Stand Planner Group US 1950s
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Berlin, DE
Highly desirable Paul McCobb #1572 nightstand or occasional table from his Planner Group collection for Winchendon, c. 1950s. It features an exposed black wrought iron frame, single ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Low Planner Group Coffee Table by Paul McCobb for Winchendon
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Berlin, DE
A rare low round Planner Group coffee table by Paul McCobb, in excellent condition in clear maple.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Furniture

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Maple

Paul McCobb for Winchendon Twenty Drawer Chest Of Drawers or Credenza
By Paul McCobb
Located in Berlin, DE
Paul McCobb for Winchendon Twenty Drawer Chest Of Drawers or Credenza, USA 1960s. Paul McCobb (1917-1969) was an American furniture and industrial designer who gained prominence in t...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Paul McCobb, set of 6 refined oak chairs.
By Paul McCobb
Located in Milano, IT
COD-2432 Paul McCobb Set of 6 refined oak chairs. Uk manufacture, 1950's.
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Furniture

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Oak

Paul McCobb Model 1580 Planner Group Iron Maple Coffee Table for Winchendon
By Winchendon, Paul McCobb
Located in Berlin, DE
Paul McCobb Model 1580 Planner Group Coffee Table for Winchendon, USA 1950s. Iron Base and Maple Top.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Furniture

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Iron

Paul McCobb Origami Armchair on Spider Base
By Paul McCobb
Located in Dronten, NL
1960s vintage white molded fiberglass Origami arm shell chair designed by Paul McCobb on a very scarce spider base. A stunning example of this rarely seen combo. The faceted chair...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Furniture

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Steel

Planner Group Drop-Leaf Dining Table by Paul McCobb, USA, 1950s
By Winchendon, Paul McCobb
Located in Barcelona, ES
Planner Group drop-leaf dining table designed in 1950s by Paul McCobb for Winchendon, USA. Solid maple wood with two leaves that can be used interchangeably. Signed.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Furniture

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Wood, Maple

Paul McCobb Planner Group Console Table for Winchendon, USA, 1950s
By Winchendon, Paul McCobb
Located in Berlin, DE
Paul McCobb console table in metal with maple top.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Furniture

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Metal

Paul McCobb Cache Dining Table, Wood and Steel by Karakter
By Paul McCobb
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table designed by Paul McCobb in 1952. The foundation of the Cache series, part of Paul McCobb’s extensive Planner series, is a beautifully simplistic and easy table with slim an...
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2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Furniture

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Steel

Paul McCobb Cache Console with Two Drawers, Wood and Steel by Karakter
By Paul McCobb
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Console with two drawers designed by Paul McCobb in 1952. The foundation of the Cache series, part of Paul McCobb’s extensive Planner series, is a beautifully simplistic and easy...
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2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Furniture

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Steel

Angelo Mangiarotti "Castore" Marble Dining Table by Karakter
By Paul McCobb
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table designed by Angelo Mangiarotti Castore is a glass and marble table by Italian architect, sculptor and designer Angelo Mangiarotti. Designed in 1975 for Sorgente dei Mobili,...
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2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Furniture

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Steel

Paul McCobb 'Cache Desk Organiser' Wood and Steel by Karakter
By Paul McCobb
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Storage unit designed by Paul McCobb in 1952. The foundation of the Cache series, part of Paul McCobb’s extensive Planner series, is a beautifully simplistic and easy table with ...
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2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Furniture

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Steel

Paul McCobb Set of Two Mid-Century Iron Stools with New Leather Upholstery
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in La Teste De Buch, FR
Set of 2 Mid-Century Modern iron stools by Paul McCobb. Newly reupholstered as they originally were, with no-sag springs, foam and a thick vintage ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Furniture

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Iron

Paul Cobb Coffee Planner Table in Black Iron and Solid Maple Top by Winchendon
By Winchendon, Paul McCobb
Located in Berlin, DE
Vintage and fully restored Paul McCobb Coffee Table by Winchendon Planner Group in excellent condition.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Furniture

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Iron

Angelo Mangiarotti "Castore" Marble Dining Table by Karakter
By Paul McCobb
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table designed by Angelo Mangiarotti Castore is a glass and marble table by Italian architect, sculptor and designer Angelo Mangiarotti. Designed in 1975 for Sorgente dei Mobili, the distinct design is now presented by Karakter, available as a 130cm dining table. The round glass top rests on a heavy marble pillar, and visually, Mangiarotti would have it seem that only a small marble bowl...
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2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Furniture

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Steel

Angelo Mangiarotti "Castore" Marble Dining Table by Karakter
By Paul McCobb
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table designed by Angelo Mangiarotti Castore is a glass and marble table by Italian architect, sculptor and designer Angelo Mangiarotti. Designed in 1975 for Sorgente dei Mobili, the distinct design is now presented by Karakter, available as a 130cm dining table. The round glass top rests on a heavy marble pillar, and visually, Mangiarotti would have it seem that only a small marble bowl...
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2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Furniture

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Steel

Set of 4 Paul McCobb Shovel Chairs for Winchendon, 1950s USA
By Paul McCobb
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of 4 Paul McCobb Planner Group Shovel chairs in Maple for Winchendon, USA 1950s.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Furniture

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Metal

Paul McCobb 'Cache' Desk Organizer by Karakter
By Paul McCobb
Located in Berlin, DE
The Desk Organizer is a beautifully simplistic and easy table with slim and straight steel legs, stripped from any details or ornament, leaving only small drawers that can be mounted...
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2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Furniture

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Steel

Paul McCobb Cache Dining Table, Wood and Steel by Karakter
By Paul McCobb
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table designed by Paul McCobb in 1952. The foundation of the Cache series, part of Paul McCobb’s extensive Planner series, is a beautifully simplistic and easy table with slim an...
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2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Furniture

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Steel

Paul McCobb Cache Dining Table, Wood and Steel by Karakter
By Paul McCobb
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table designed by Paul McCobb in 1952. The foundation of the Cache series, part of Paul McCobb’s extensive Planner series, is a beautifully simplistic and easy table with slim an...
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2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Furniture

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Steel

Paul McCobb Sideboard Dresser Console 1960s
By Paul McCobb
Located in Munich, DE
Serving table or console table designed by Paul McCobb for Calvin. Fold-out table top, which doubles the table’s storage area. Rectangle shape in a beautiful oak case and a with four...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Furniture

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Brass

Paul McCobb 'Cache' Dining Table by Karakter
By Paul McCobb
Located in Berlin, DE
The price given applies to the table with 180cm width. The price for the larger version in 260cm is 5.900€. Table top in oak veneer, frame in steel. Finish: Lacquered tabletop, powder coated frame Beautiful Dining Table for The Cache series, part of Paul McCobb’s extensive Planner series. The Table can be complemented by a matching Cache Series Desk organizer and a Console table (both pieces are listed, too). A prominent figure in American mid-century design, Paul McCobb conceived the Planner series in the 1950s, a modular furniture series that brought modern design into middle-class American households. The aesthetic attribute of McCobb’s design is sleek and unadorned and at the same time warm and approachable. With its versatility and purity of form, the Planner series became one of the most successful commercial furniture...
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2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Furniture

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Steel

Angelo Mangiarotti "Castore" Marble Dining Table by Karakter
By Paul McCobb
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table designed by Angelo Mangiarotti. Castore is a glass and marble table by Italian architect, sculptor and designer Angelo Mangiarotti. Designed in 1975 for Sorgente dei Mobili, the distinct design is now presented by Karakter, available as a 130cm dining table. The round glass top rests on a heavy marble pillar, and visually, Mangiarotti would have it seem that only a small marble bowl...
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2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Furniture

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Steel

'Cache Desk Organiser' Wood and Steel by Paul McCobb for Karakter
By Paul McCobb
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
'Cache Desk Organiser' Wood and Steel by Paul McCobb for Karakter Storage unit designed by Paul McCobb in 1952. The foundation of the Cache series, p...
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2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Furniture

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Steel

1950s Solid Wood Sideboard Paul McCobb for WK Möbel
By Paul McCobb, WK Möbel
Located in Neuss, NW
Very rare sideboard from the 1950s by Paul McCobb for WK Möbel. Corpus in walnut veneer with six internal drawers, two folding doors and straight feet. Quality features: very high-quality materials...
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1950s German Vintage Paul McCobb Furniture

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Walnut

Angelo Mangiarotti "Castore" Marble Dining Table by Karakter
By Paul McCobb
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table designed by Angelo Mangiarotti Castore is a glass and marble table by Italian architect, sculptor and designer Angelo Mangiarotti. Designed in 1975 for Sorgente dei Mobili, the distinct design is now presented by Karakter, available as a 130cm dining table. The round glass top rests on a heavy marble pillar, and visually, Mangiarotti would have it seem that only a small marble bowl...
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2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Furniture

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Steel

Paul McCobb Cache Console with Two Drawers, Wood and Steel by Karakter
By Paul McCobb
Located in Berlin, DE
Console with two drawers designed by Paul McCobb in 1952. The foundation of the Cache series, part of Paul McCobb’s extensive Planner series, is a beautifully simplistic and easy tab...
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2010s Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Furniture

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Steel

Paul McCobb for Planner Group Dining Table in Maple
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paul McCobb for Planner Group, dining table model 1522, maple, United States, 1950s Dining table ‘1522’ in maple by designer Paul McCobb. This model features blond maple wood that i...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Furniture

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Maple

Paul McCobb Cache Console with Two Drawers, Wood and Steel by Karakter
By Paul McCobb
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Console with two drawers designed by Paul McCobb in 1952. The foundation of the Cache series, part of Paul McCobb’s extensive Planner series, is a beautifully simplistic and easy...
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2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Furniture

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Steel

Rare New Upholstered Beige Paul McCobb Set for Directional, USA - 1950s
By Paul McCobb, Directional
Located in Berlin, DE
Early 1950s Paul McCobb Set for Directional, newly upholstered in Dedar Fabric. The measurements given apply to the sofa. The Lounge Chair measures: D9...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Furniture

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Fabric, Wood

Paul McCobb Planner Group Coffee Table for Winchendon, USA 1950s
By Paul McCobb
Located in Berlin, DE
Planner Group coffee table designed by Paul McCobb which was his most well received furniture line during his long career. This example is an all solid maple construction coffee tabl...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Furniture

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Maple

Paul McCobb Iron Stool
By Paul McCobb
Located in Berlin, DE
Original Paul McCobb Iron stool with vinyl seating surface in green skai upholstery.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Furniture

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Iron

Rare Paul McCobb Patio Chaise for Arbuck, USA, 1950s
By Paul McCobb, Arbuck
Located in Berlin, DE
Rare Paul McCobb patio chaise for Arbuck, USA 1950s The chaise in its original condition. We could restore the chaise completely with a new powdercoating and can also provide a new pillow.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Furniture

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Metal

Paul McCobb Vanity for Bryce, US, 1950s
By Paul McCobb
Located in Berlin, DE
Paul McCobb vanity for Bryce, US, 1950s This rare McCobb iron vanity fits on every dresser in your bedroom.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Furniture

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Iron

Spindle Back Planner Group Chair by Paul McCobb for Winchendon, 1950s
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in La Teste De Buch, FR
Maple spindle back dining chair from the Planner Group series designed by Paul McCobb and manufactured by Winchendon, Massachusetts. Very good condition with a fantastic patina.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Furniture

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Maple

Paul McCobb Sectional Corner Sofa Custom Craft/ Planner Group Newly Upholstered
By Planner Group, Custom Craft Inc., Paul McCobb
Located in Berlin, DE
Sectional corner sofa by Paul McCobb for Custom craft or Planner Group, US. Newly upholstered with fabric by Chase Erwin.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Furniture

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Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Newly Upholstered Wingback Sofa 1307 by Paul McCobb for Directional, US, 1950s
By Directional, Paul McCobb
Located in Berlin, DE
Paul McCobb sofa model 1307 for Directional features a slight winged back resting on a maple frame that gives the sofa a floating look with loose cushions on seat and back. Newly reu...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Furniture

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Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Maple

Set of Three Paul McCobb Wrought Iron Stools
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Berlin, DE
Paul McCobb Iron stools with new light leather upholstery.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Furniture

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Iron

Pair of Paul McCobb End Tables for Winchendon, Planner Group Series
By Paul McCobb
Located in Berlin, DE
Nice pair of blonde Paul McCobb Planner group side tables. A McCobb Classic. Very good original condition.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Furniture

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Maple

Set of Five Different Paul McCobb Planner Group Chairs for Winchendon
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Berlin, DE
Curated set of five chairs by Paul McCobb planner group for Wichendon. Chairs are in good condition with a vintage patina. All chairs are recently glued.  
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Furniture

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Iron

Pair of Paul McCobb Planner Group Chest of Drawers Dresser
By Paul McCobb
Located in Berlin, DE
Nice aluminum ring pull version in solid maple on this matching pair of Paul McCobb drawer for Winchendon from the famous Planner Group Series.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Furniture

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Aluminum

Paul McCobb Planner Group Cabinet on Bench for Winchendon
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Berlin, DE
Rare combination of a green and black McCobb Cabinet on a white McCobb Bench. Original very good condition with some lacquer chips.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Furniture

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Maple

Paul McCobb Two-Drawer on Bench with Black Vitrolite Top
By Paul McCobb
Located in Berlin, DE
Solid maple and aluminum ring pulls. The drawer is in excellent condition.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Furniture

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Aluminum

Paul McCobb Planner Group Six-Drawer on Bench by Winchendon
By Paul McCobb
Located in Berlin, DE
Solid maple and aluminium ring pulls. The drawer is in good condition. Signed!
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Furniture

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Aluminum

Pair of Paul McCobb Planner Group Spindle Back Chairs in black stained maple
By Paul McCobb
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of Paul McCobb Planner Group Chairs in black stained maple, USA - 1950s. Good original condition.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Furniture

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Maple

Paul McCobb Planner Group Credenza or Chest of Drawers for Winchendon
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Berlin, DE
Very special McCobb credenza with a metallic copper surface on the doors. Classic aluminium rings and solid maple all around. Four drawers in total.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Furniture

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Maple

Paul Mccobb furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Paul McCobb furniture 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 Paul McCobb furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 901 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 16 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture by Paul McCobb were created in the mid-century modern style in north america during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Dunbar, George Nelson, and John Widdicomb. Prices for Paul McCobb furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $195 and can go as high as $25,995, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,826.
Questions About Paul McCobb Furniture
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    You can sell Paul McCobb furniture in a number of ways. Options include selling directly to someone else by advertising on social media or in the newspaper or going to a vintage furniture shop. You can also work with an auction house or choose a reputable online platform. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Paul McCobb furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    The best way to identify Paul McCobb furniture is to look for the signature hallmarks of his style. He didn't sign or add a brand marker to his pieces. McCobb preferred clean, simple lines with no ornamentation. Slightly angled legs and boxy drawers and chair backs are indicative of his work. On 1stDibs, find a variety of expertly vetted Paul McCobb furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To refinish Paul McCobb furniture, start by stripping away the old finish with a chemical stripper. Then, use a fine wire brush and steel wool to remove any lingering chemicals. Sand every surface and apply a wood conditioner. Finally, apply three to five coats of lacquer. Find a collection of Paul McCobb furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    In most cases, Paul McCobb used a natural lacquer wood finish. In doing so, he emphasized the natural color and grain of the hardwoods used to build his tables, desks, cabinets and other furniture. Shop a collection of Paul McCobb on 1stDibs.

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