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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: Metro Retro Furniture MCM Furniture
Paul McCobb Planner Group Sideboard Credenza
By Paul McCobb
Located in Pasadena, TX
54” Paul McCobb Planner Group credenza A rare piece in maple from the Planner Group by Paul McCobb for Winchedon. A very versatile piece featuring 4 drawers and concealed shelving...
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Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Furniture

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Maple

48" Paul McCobb For Winchendon Planner Group Coffee Table Bench
By Paul McCobb
Located in Pasadena, TX
A Mid-Century Modern coffee table or bench designed by Paul McCobb and made by Winchendon. It features the simple lines, tapered legs and maple construction of Winchedon's Planne...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Furniture

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Maple

23.5 Early Production Paul McCobb Cigarette Table
By Paul McCobb
Located in Pasadena, TX
Paul McCobb`s furniture and interior designs of the 1950s rank alongside Russell Wright, Gustav Stickley, and Heywood-Wakefield as marked staples in modern design. Paul McCobb`s Directional Designs furniture line exhibits the low-cost, functional, and versatile furniture components, storage units, and interiors that earned McCobb the title of "America`s decorator" during the mid-twentieth century. Rare Paul McCobb Cigarette Table...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Furniture

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Iron

25" Paul McCobb for Calvin Walnut Brass and Marble Coffee Side Table
By Paul McCobb
Located in Pasadena, TX
Paul McCobb's furniture and interior designs of the 1950s rank alongside Russell Wright, Gustav Stickley, and Heywood-Wakefield as marked staples in modern design. Paul McCobb's Dire...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Furniture

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Marble

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

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Walnut

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...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Furniture

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Brass

Set of Four Vintage Mid-Century Paul McCobb Shovel Dining Chairs
By Paul McCobb
Located in Pasadena, TX
Paul McCobb`s furniture and interior designs of the 1950s rank alongside Russell Wright, Gustav Stickley, and Heywood-Wakefield as marked staples in modern design. Paul McCobb`s Dire...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Furniture

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Maple

1 Paul McCobb Winchendon Furniture Planner Group Dresser #1508
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Pasadena, TX
Paul McCobb Planner Group dresser #1508 Winchendon Furniture 3 drawer maple dresser with T-pulls on an ebonized metal base. Labeled.  
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Furniture

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Maple

Vintage Midcentury Paul McCobb Dresser
By Paul McCobb
Located in Pasadena, TX
Winchendon Planner Group Paul McCobb Paul McCobb`s furniture and interior designs of the 1950s rank alongside Russell Wright, Gustav Stickley, and Heywood-Wakefield as marked s...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Furniture

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Walnut

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Pair of Paul McCobb for Calvin Brass and Walnut Cantilever End/Side Tables
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Paul McCobb Planner Group Black and White Lacquered Credenza, Newly Refinished
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Paul McCobb Planner Group Birch Sliding Door Sideboard Credenza, 1950s
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in South Bend, IN
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Paul McCobb Planner Group Credenza
By Paul McCobb
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Designer: Paul McCobb. Manufacturer: Winchendon. Period/Model: Mid-Century Modern. Specs: Maple, grass cloth. Condition: This Paul McCobb Planner Group credenza is in very good condition. The wood frame has been professionally restored. The sliding doors are original and have imperfections to the grass cloth (discoloration, imperfections, slight pulling away around edges). The brass finger...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Furniture

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Paul McCobb for Planner Group Midcentury 8 Drawer Lowboy Dresser
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb for Planner Group midcentury 8-drawer lowboy dresser This lowboy dresser measures: 60 wide x 18.25 deep x 33.5 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we c...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Furniture

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Brass

Paul McCobb for Planner Group Midcentury Credenza
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb for Planner Group Midcentury Credenza This credenza measures: 66 wide x 18.25 deep x 33.5 inches high All pieces of furnit...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Furniture

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Planner Group Side Table
By Paul McCobb
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Planner group side table. Featuring a rectangular top, four long modern legs, and a fresh black painted finish.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Furniture

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Wood, Lacquer

Paul McCobb for Calvin Nightstands in Walnut and Travertine
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of Paul McCobb for Calvin nightstands in walnut with travertine tops. Having shallow profile top drawers with a two door bott...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Furniture

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Travertine, Brass

Midcentury White Door Credenza Paul McCobb Planner Group #1514 Black Lacquer
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful midcentury tall credenza by Paul McCobb circa 1950 Planner Group #1514 has 1 adjustable shelves with pins with 1 drawer on the left side and 3 drawers on the right side. Solid maple construction with an original black lacquer finish. All original rare white cloth sliding front doors with brass...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Furniture

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Brass

Paul McCobb Mid-Century Connoisseur Side End Table
By Paul McCobb
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb Connoisseur midcentury side end table. This side table measures: 32 wide x 26 deep x 24.25 inches high. All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored ...
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Brass

Pair Mid-Century Paul McCobb Calvin #7700 Nightstands Walnut Aluminum trim
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful pair of Paul McCobb circa 1960 #7700 walnut nightstands end tables with tan leather lined drawers and Aluminum trim. Has single-drawer with lower cabinet that has 1 adjusta...
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Paul McCobb Mable Side Table
By Paul McCobb
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
Offered is this nice side table by Paul McCobb for the Planner Group. This simple maple side table is in nice vintage condition.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Furniture

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  • Paul McCobb Mable Side Table
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H 20 in. W 24 in. D 18 in.
Previously Available Items
1 Paul McCobb Winchendon Furniture Planner Group Dresser #1508
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Pasadena, TX
Paul McCobb Planner Group dresser #1508 Winchendon Furniture 3 drawer maple dresser with T-pulls on an ebonized metal base. Labeled.  
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Furniture

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Maple

Vintage Midcentury Paul McCobb Dresser
By Paul McCobb
Located in Pasadena, TX
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Vintage Mid-Century Paul McCobb Planner Group Desk
By Paul McCobb
Located in Pasadena, TX
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Brass

Vintage Mid-Century Paul McCobb Planner Group Side Coffee Table
By Paul McCobb
Located in Pasadena, TX
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Maple

Vintage Mid-Century Planner Group Paul McCobb Chest of Drawers
By Paul McCobb
Located in Pasadena, TX
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Furniture

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Nickel

Vintage Mid-Century Paul McCobb Planner Desk
By Paul McCobb
Located in Pasadena, TX
Winchendon Furniture Company. Paul McCobb. Paul McCobb`s furniture and interior designs of the 1950s rank alongside Russell Wright, Gustav Stickley and Heywood-Wakefield as marked ...
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Furniture

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Wood

Vintage Paul McCobb Cabinet or Credenza or Storage Unit for Calvin
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in Pasadena, TX
Vintage Paul McCobb storage/shelving unit for Calvin Open space with one shelf on the right and five drawers on the left
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Furniture

Paul McCobb Planner Group Expandable Dining Table for Winchendon
By Paul McCobb
Located in Pasadena, TX
A Paul McCobb Planner Group 84" dining table for Winchendon. This table features two leaves that allow the table to expand over two feet. A honey blonde finish over solid maple const...
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Vintage Paul McCobb Connoisseur Collection Reception Desk
By Paul McCobb
Located in Pasadena, TX
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Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture, Set of Six Chairs
By Paul McCobb
Located in Pasadena, TX
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Furniture

Paul McCobb Planner Group for Winchendon Buffet with Hutch
By Paul McCobb
Located in Pasadena, TX
Gorgeous credenza cabinet with hutch designed by American legend Paul McCobb for Planner Group and manufactured by the Winchendon Furniture Company. Lovely solid maple wood const...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Furniture

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Grasscloth

Paul McCobb for Planner Group Two Door Cabinet
By Paul McCobb
Located in Pasadena, TX
Circa 1950s cabinet designed by Paul Mcobb with signature grasscloth sliding doors and original black ebonized birch wood.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Furniture

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Grasscloth, Wood

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
    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
    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
    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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