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Paul McCobb Furniture

American, 1917-1969

You could call Paul McCobb a man of parts. As a furniture designer, his work combined the attributes of many of his now better-known peers. Like 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 beside 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 also designed cohesive lines of furnishings, such as his best-known Planner Group, that gave homes an instant “look.” McCobb designed for several companies, most notably Directional, the New York firm that also produced designs by other legends, such as Paul Evans and Vladimir Kagan

The signal aesthetic attribute of McCobb designs is that he completely forsook ornament — his pieces have no flourishes. And yet, because they are honest — the chairs, desks and 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 — McCobb’s mid-century modern work has warmth and presence.

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

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Creator: Paul McCobb
Dealer: Century Design Ltd.
Paul McCobb Mid-Century Modern King Headboard for Calvin with Caned Panels
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in St. Louis, MO
Paul McCobb king size headboard for Calvin with caned panels. Aluminum edge, mahogany frame and caned panels. Caning has a few losse...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Furniture

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Aluminum

Paul McCobb for Calvin #1003 Chest of Drawers or Dresser with Brass X Stretcher
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in St. Louis, MO
A very nicely tailored medium dark mahogany Mid-Century chest designed by Paul McCobb for the Calvin Furniture Company. Having two smaller upper drawers and three larger lower drawer...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Furniture

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Brass

Paul McCobb Mid-Century Modern Armchair Model 3049 with Tapered Splayed Legs
By Custom Craft Inc., Paul McCobb
Located in St. Louis, MO
Paul McCobb (American 1917–1969) model 3049 armchair by Custom Craft, Inc. with dowel legs shown with original black stained legs and upholstery. Price includes refinishing of legs, ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Furniture

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Fabric, Birch

Paul McCobb Model 302 Mid-Century Modern Lounge or Club Chair for Directional
By Directional, Paul McCobb
Located in St. Louis, MO
Paul McCobb Mid-Century Modern lounge chair for his Directional line with original walnut finish to maple frame on tapered legs. Older corduroy re-upholstery, upholstery and foam nee...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Furniture

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Upholstery, Maple

Paul McCobb Connoisseur Collection Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Dry Bar or Server
By H Sacks & Sons, Paul McCobb
Located in St. Louis, MO
Hard to find Paul McCobb dry bar or server for his Connoisseur collection by H. Saks & Sons. To be refinished, custom color available, rounded pulls to be re-plated brass. Top lifts ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Furniture

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Mahogany

Paul McCobb for Calvin Round Mahogany, Wicker with Brass Trim Side or End Table
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in St. Louis, MO
Restored Paul McCobb for Calvin model 8734 round side or end table with Mahogany top, having brass trim edge with lower wicker shelf. Refinished in a medium brown walnut stain, re-gl...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Furniture

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Brass

Paul McCobb for Calvin Console Table with White Vitrolite Top and Brass Frame
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in St. Louis, MO
Mid-Century Modern console table or server designed by Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture, part of his Irwin collection. Console has two drawers and two lower shelves in mahogany that ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Furniture

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Brass

Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture Round Calacatta Marble Top & Brass Coffee Table
By Paul McCobb
Located in St. Louis, MO
One owner circa 1955 Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture round coffee table with beautiful Calacatta marble top with original patina to brass base and feet. Top is free of cracks and ch...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Furniture

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Marble, Brass

Paul McCobb Spindle Back Dining or Desk Chair for Planner Group
By Paul McCobb
Located in St. Louis, MO
Single Paul McCobb for Planner Group dining chairs refinished in dark espresso finish.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Furniture

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Birch

Paul McCobb for Calvin Dining Table with Brass X Cross Support, Customizable
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in St. Louis, MO
Philippine Mahogany dining table with brass X stretcher between tapered legs, designed by Paul McCobb, part of his Irwin collection for Calvin. Includes two 15" extension leaves, len...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Furniture

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Brass

Paul McCobb for Calvin Dining Table with Brass X Cross Support Pick your Finish
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in St. Louis, MO
Philippine Mahogany dining table with brass X stretcher between tapered legs, designed by Paul McCobb, part of his Irwin collection for Calvin. Includes two 12" extension leaves, len...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Furniture

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Brass

Paul McCobb for Calvin Brass X-Base Eight-Drawer Dresser
By Paul McCobb
Located in St. Louis, MO
Paul McCobb for Calvin Group fully restored eight-drawer dresser with brass cross stretcher. Mahogany refinished in espresso, original knobs butler brass plated and brass X-base poli...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Furniture

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Mahogany

Pair of Paul McCobb Planner Group Three-Drawer Chest
By Paul McCobb
Located in St. Louis, MO
All original pair of Paul McCobb Planner Group chest / dressers for Winchendon. Three drawers, brass cone pulls on tapered legs. Touched up original finish. Can be ebonized for addit...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Furniture

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Maple

Pair of Paul McCobb for Calvin Sliding Door Credenzas
By Paul McCobb
Located in St. Louis, MO
Pair of Paul McCobb for Calvin credenza refinished in dark espresso with sliding doors and aluminum trim. Each side has an adjustable shelf, shelf size is 23" W x 15.75" D. There are...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Furniture

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Aluminum

Paul McCobb for Planner Group Loveseat Settee or Sofa
By Paul McCobb
Located in St. Louis, MO
Paul McCobb for Planner Group loveseat, settee or sofa. Upholstery needs to be updated as it has stains, foam is good. Price includes refinishing of legs. Measures: Seat 16" H, arm 1...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Furniture

Paul McCobb Bleached Mahogany Accordion Doors Sideboard, Refinished to Order
By Paul McCobb
Located in St. Louis, MO
Paul McCobb sideboard or credenza with accordion doors in bleached mahogany. Calvin Group, finished back, tapered legs, currently being refinished, c...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Furniture

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Mahogany

McCobb Drop-Leaf Dining Table with Three Leaves
By Paul McCobb
Located in St. Louis, MO
McCobb drop-leaf dining table with three extension leaves three 12" leaves for a total of 86.5" fully extended.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Furniture

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Walnut

Rare Paul McCobb Cubist Sofa or Settee
By Paul McCobb
Located in St. Louis, MO
Rare Paul McCobb cubist sofa or settee for custom craft Inc. Legs have been refinished, older reupholstery and foam must be updated. Great geometric lin...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Furniture

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Upholstery

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb for Calvin Lounge Chairs with Brass
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in St. Louis, MO
Pair of Paul McCobb for Calvin lounge or club chairs in the original fabric with brass stretchers and tapered mahogany wood legs. The brass has been polished and the legs refinished ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Furniture

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Brass

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By Paul McCobb
Located in Countryside, IL
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Pair Mid-Century Paul McCobb Calvin #7700 Nightstands Walnut Aluminum trim
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Paul McCobb for Calvin Mid-Century Highboy Dresser
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Paul McCobb Connoisseur Collection Mid-Century Mahogany and Cane Bar Cabinet
By Paul McCobb
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb connoisseur collection mid century mahogany and cane bar cabinet. The bottom cabinet measures: 38 wide x 18 deep x 30 inches high. The hutch measures: 38 wide x 12 deep x 47 inches high. The combined height of the cabinet and hutch...
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Previously Available Items
Paul McCobb Winchendon Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Desk in Dark Espresso
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in St. Louis, MO
Paul McCobb Planner Group desk shown in dark espresso stain, with bank of drawers with polished tapered brass pulls on left side and two tapered angular dowel legs on the right, To b...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Furniture

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Brass

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb for Calvin Lounge Chairs with Brass
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in St. Louis, MO
Pair of Paul McCobb for Calvin lounge or club chairs in the original fabric with brass stretchers and tapered mahogany wood legs. The brass has been polished and the legs refinished ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Furniture

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Brass

Pair of Paul McCobb 3 Tiered End Tables in Mahogany with Cane and Brass Edge
By Paul McCobb, Directional
Located in St. Louis, MO
Pair of Paul McCobb for Directional three tiered end tables or magazine stands (model 8738), mahogany frames, with contrasting caned shelves and brass edge to top. Refinished in a me...
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Paul McCobb Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Desk in Dark Espresso
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in St. Louis, MO
Paul McCobb Planner Group desk in dark espresso stain, with bank on drawers on left side and two tapered angular dowel legs on the right, tapered brass pulls. To be refinished in dar...
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Paul McCobb Planner Group Maple and Iron Flip Top Bar Cart in Dark Ebony
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in St. Louis, MO
Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Planner Group black stained maple bar cart, painted black iron frame with expandable top, shelves and single drawer in natural maple. Each leaf is 6". ...
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Paul McCobb Mid-Century Modern Armchair Model 3049 with Tapered Splayed Legs
By Paul McCobb, Custom Craft Inc.
Located in St. Louis, MO
Paul McCobb (American 1917–1969) model 3049 armchair by Custom Craft, Inc. with dowel legs shown with original black stained legs and upholstery. Price includes refinishing of legs, ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Furniture

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Birch, Fabric

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb for Calvin Lounge Chairs with Brass
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in St. Louis, MO
Pair of Paul McCobb for Calvin lounge or club chairs in the original fabric with brass stretchers and tapered mahogany wood legs. The brass has been polished and the legs refinished ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Furniture

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Paul McCobb Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Desk in Dark Espresso
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in St. Louis, MO
Paul McCobb Planner Group desk in dark espresso stain, with bank on drawers on left side and two tapered angular dowel legs on the right, tapered brass pulls. To be refinished in dar...
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Brass

Mid-Century Modern McCobb Planner Group Coffee Table in a Dark Finish on Birch
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in St. Louis, MO
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Paul McCobb King Headboard for Calvin with Caned Panels
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Paul McCobb furniture for sale on 1stDibs

The Paul McCobb furniture is available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive objects are often made of wood and designed with extraordinary care. There are many options in our Paul McCobb furniture collection, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. In stock are 764 vintage editions of these items, while there are 5 modern editions to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture by Paul McCobb was created in North America during the 20th century in the Mid-Century Modern style. If you are looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Edward Wormley, Dunbar and George Nelson. Prices for Paul McCobb furniture can vary depending on size, time period and other attributes. Price for these items starts at $445 and tops out at $21,500, while pieces like these can sell for $3,729 on average.
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
    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
    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
    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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