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
Vintage Paul McCobb End Table for Calvin
By Paul McCobb
Located in Pasadena, TX
Paul McCobb
His Planner Group, manufactured by Winchendon Furniture Company, was among the best selling contemporary furniture lines of the 1950s and was in continuous production fr...
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1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Paul McCobb Square Center Birch Coffee Table
By Paul McCobb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice Mid-Century Modern square center table with con tapered legs.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Furniture
Materials
Birch
Paul McCobb Designed Dresser w/ Rosewood Dovetail
By Paul McCobb, Lane Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Master designer Paul McCobb produced this dresser set for Lane Furniture, featuring warm walnut grain offset by inlay rosewood corners and polished chrome hardware. Made for Paul McC...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Paul McCobb Travertine, Mahogany and Brass Bar Cart
By Paul McCobb
Located in Dallas, TX
Elevate your home decor with this exquisite brass and mahogany bar cart by Paul McCobb, exclusively designed for the discerning mid-century modern enthusiast. Featuring a luxurious t...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Furniture
Materials
Travertine, Metal
Large Paul McCobb Aluminum and Vitrolite-Milk Glass Coffee Table Midcentury
By Paul McCobb
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Very nice and exceptional coffee table was designed by Paul McCobb with vitrolite glass top. This glass has not been made since the late 1940s or early 1950s. No chips were found in ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Furniture
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Aluminum
$5,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Paul McCobb for Calvin Mid Century Brass X Base Dining Table
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Paul McCobb for Calvin mid century brass X base dining table
The table measures: 71.75 wide x 40 deep x 29 high, with a chair clearance of 24.5 inches; each leaf is 15 inches wide...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Furniture
Materials
Brass
Paul McCobb Brass Inset Leather Caned Magazine Table
By Paul McCobb
Located in Chicago, IL
Paul McCobb magazine table. Caned shelves with leather top. Brass edging. High quality Paul McCobb.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Furniture
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Wood
Paul McCobb "Tub" Lounge Chair
By Paul McCobb
Located in Highland, IN
This uncommon design by Paul McCobb is classic mid-century modern design. With it's clean lines and splayed tapered legs, it is stylish but unpretentious. A generous seat makes it ve...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Furniture
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Upholstery, Wood
Paul McCobb for Calvin Mid Century Walnut and Cane Coffee Table
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Paul McCobb for Calvin Mid Century Walnut and Cane Coffee Table
This coffee table measures: 32 wide x 32 deep x 20.25 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Furniture
Materials
Cane, Walnut
A Rare Paul McCobb Brass and Marble Dinette Table
By Paul McCobb
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare architectural brass dinette table with X stretcher and a beautiful original marble top. Attributed to Paul McCobb. Still researching to determine...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass
Paul McCobb for Winchendon MCM Maple and Iron Model 1533 Shovel Chair - Pair
By Winchendon, Paul McCobb
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Paul McCobb for Winchendon Mid Century Maple and Iron Model 1533 Shovel Chair - Pair
Each chair measures: 18.25 wide x 23 deep x 33.25 inches high, with a seat height/chair clearanc...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Furniture
Materials
Iron
Paul McCobb for Calvin Mid Century Walnut and Brass Dining Table with 6 Leaves
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Paul McCobb for Calvin Mid Century Walnut and Brass Dining Table with 6 Leaves
This table measures: 62.25 wide x 41.25 deep x 29 high, with a chair clearance of 28 inches, each leaf...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Paul McCobb Headboards
By Paul McCobb
Located in Pasadena, TX
Paul McCobb
Paul McCobb’s furniture and interior designs of the 1950s rank alongside Russell Wright, Gustav Stickley, and Heywood-Wake...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Furniture
Materials
Brass
$1,360 Sale Price
28% Off
Paul McCobb for Planner Group Mid Century 2 Tier Corner Table
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Paul McCobb For Planner Group mid century 2 tier corner table
The table measures: 30 wide x 30 deep x 21 inches high
All pieces of furnitur...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Furniture
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Wood
Paul McCobb Highboy Dresser for Calvin Group
By Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This McCobb for Calvin Group dresser features iconic metal trim and drawer pulls as well as spacious storage ability. This classic mid-century modern bedroom dresser makes a great ad...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Furniture
Materials
Wood
$2,120 Sale Price
20% Off
Paul McCobb for Planner Group Mid Century Square Coffee Table
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Paul McCobb for Planner Group mid century square coffee table
Coffee table measures: 32 wide x 32 deep x 20.25 high
All piec...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Furniture
Materials
Wood
Paul McCobb for Calvin Mid-Century Brass X Base Stool Ottoman
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Paul McCobb for Calvin mid century brass x base stool ottoman.
Stool measures: 20 wide x 20 deep x 15.5 inches high.
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Furniture
Materials
Brass
Paul McCobb Beech wood and Leather cocktail table.Perimeter Group, Winchendon
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture Company, 1950."Perimeter Group" beech wood and leather cocktail table.Stunning table,classic mid century modern design.. This line was very ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Furniture
Materials
Leather, Beech
Paul McCobb Perimeter Group Walnut Leather Side Table
By Winchendon, Paul McCobb
Located in Baltimore, MD
Spectacular 1960s rare mid-century end/ side table designed by Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture Company, 1960s "Perimeter Group". Features an oval shaped top in beautifully grain...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Furniture
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Paul McCobb for Calvin MCM Ebonized Mahogany Brass and White Laminate Desk
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Paul McCobb for Calvin mid century ebonized mahogany brass and white laminate desk
Desk measures: 54.5 wide x 26 deep x 29 inches high, with a cha...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Furniture
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Square Coffee Table by Paul McCobb for Planner Group, USA, c. 1960's
By Paul McCobb
Located in Deland, FL
Iconic, minimal and absolutely stunning this coffee table designed by the visionary Paul McCobb for Planner Group is the quintessential archetype of American Modern design. Constructed of solid maple with exceptional wood grains, conical legs and intricate beveled edges this minimal table can blend seamlessly with a myriad of design backdrops from MCM to Contemporary to Modern to Minimalism. Perfect both in an office setting or in the home as the center of a living room or even functioning as a cocktail table...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Furniture
Materials
Maple
Mid-Century Linear Group Chest of Drawers by Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture
By Paul McCobb
Located in Deland, FL
Designed by Paul McCobb and manufactured by Calvin Furniture, this four-drawer dresser features aluminum accents and slender drawer pulls that emphasize its clean lines and beautiful...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Paul McCobb Two-Toned Planner Chairs, PAIR
By Paul McCobb
Located in North Miami, FL
This is a pair of two-toned, white and brown stained wood, Planner chairs designed by Paul McCobb. There is a second pair of McCobb chairs in similar two-tone that would complement b...
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1950s American Vintage Paul McCobb Furniture
Materials
Maple
Paul McCobb Milk Glass Small Coffee or Side Table
By Paul McCobb
Located in Chicago, IL
Paul McCobb wood frame side table with white Carrara glass ( vitrolite - milk glass) top.
The base shows wear to finish and would benefit from either refinishing or touching up or...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Furniture
Materials
Wood
Paul McCobb Planer Group Maple Wrought Iron Side Table
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Minimal, mid century modern, side table by Paul McCobb for Planner Group features a wrought iron frame with graduated tiers of maple and slat maple. The lower tier is 6.5 inches heig...
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Paul McCobb Server
By Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large server by Paul McCobb with ample storage and both metal and wood hardware.
Location: Brooklyn NY.
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
$3,500 Sale Price
46% Off
Paul McCobb Directional Dining Table with Brass Stretchers by Calvin
By Paul McCobb
Located in Chicago, IL
Paul McCobb Directional Dining Table with Brass Stretchers
One of the more desirable dining table forms with brass stretchers by Paul Mccobb....
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Furniture
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Dresser by Paul McCobb
By Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A beautiful vintage modern sideboard by Paul McCobb with a sleek marble top. This stunning case piece offers plenty of room for storage within its many drawers hidden by unique foldi...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Furniture
Materials
Maple
$4,550 Sale Price
30% Off
Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table with Bookcase Topper by Paul McCobb
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This combination coffee table and bookcase make a unique Mid-Century Modern statement to home or business, offering versatility as a table and bookshelf. Designed by Paul McCobb for ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Furniture
Pair of Paul McCobb Brass Stools Silver Shagreen Leather
By Paul McCobb
Located in Westport, CT
Pair of Paul McCobb brass stools, shagreen silver leather, with brass criss-cross bases, adjustable feet.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Furniture
Materials
Brass
Paul McCobb Planner Group Nightstand or Side Table
By Paul McCobb
Located in Chicago, IL
A wrought Iron Paul McCobb Planner Group Nightstand or Occasional Table for Winchendon. Model #1572. A fairly rare design and a fine e...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Furniture
Materials
Iron
Midcentury Paul McCobb Brass Tripod ‘Torchiere’ Accent Lamp
By Paul McCobb
Located in Kensington, MD
Subtle details make this torchiere lamp by Paul McCobb an MCM Classic. An open milk-glass light perches atop a brass pole with a 3-pronged base.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Furniture
Materials
Brass
Paul Mccobb Vintage Dresser for Calvin The Irwin Collection
By Paul McCobb
Located in Chicago, IL
Paul Mccobb vintage dresser for Calvin The Irwin Collection.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Furniture
Materials
Wood
Rattan Shelf Side Table by Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture, 1950s
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
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 Paul McCobb Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Glass
Desk Organizer by Paul McCobb for Winchendon, 1949
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A small table top maple storage unit with two drawers supported by a black steel frame base. This desk organizer is a product from the Planner Group, a coordinated contemporary furni...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Furniture
Materials
Steel
Predictor Group Lounge / Easy Chair by Paul McCobb, 1950s
By Paul McCobb
Located in Kensington, MD
Paul McCobb for O’Hearn Furniture Predictor Group Arm Chair from the early 1950s.
Modernist interpretation of the classic Windsor chair has a back with vertical spindles.
Has its ori...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Furniture
Materials
Ebony, Walnut
Price Upon Request
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.
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Questions About Paul McCobb Furniture
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022The 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, 2022To 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, 2022You 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, 2022In 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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