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
Dealer: Newel
Pair of Paul McCobb for Calvin Brass and Walnut Cantilever End/Side Tables
By Paul McCobb
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of American Mid-Century cantilever design end / side tables with rectangular walnut tops above a small drawer with brass drawer pulls, flanked below on the opposite side by an o...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
American Mid-Century brass and walnut etegere
By Paul McCobb
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century brass and walnut etegere / display cabinet with 2 top shelves over a 2-sliding textured glass door cabinet above an adjacent solid cabinet with a drop-down front...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Furniture
Materials
Glass
Paul McCobb for Winchendon Planner Group Circular Maple and Iron Coffee Tables
By Paul McCobb
Located in Queens, NY
3 American mid-century circular coffee tables with blond maple tops supported on four legged iron stretcher frame bases. (PAUL MCCOBB FOR WINCHENDON FURNITURE COMPANY, PLANNER GROUP)...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Furniture
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Iron, Metal
Paul McCobb for Winchendon Maple Double Pedestal Desk
By Paul McCobb
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century (circa 1950) maple double pedestal desk with vintage finish and solid brass "golf tee" hardware, three drawers on one pedestal and two la...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Furniture
Materials
Brass, Metal
Paul McCobb for Winchendon 'Planner' Wood & Iron Two Drawer Coffee Table
By Paul McCobb
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century 'Planner' coffee / cocktail table with a rectangular wooden top with two drawers and a shallow shelf below, supported by a black iron frame with a stretcher base...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Furniture
Materials
Iron
Paul McCobb for Directional Floral Fabric and Walnut Lounge Armchair
By Directional, Paul McCobb
Located in Queens, NY
American mid-century lounge / armchair with a walnut frame with a scooped back rail and blue, orange, and brown floral patterned fabric upholstery, resting on four tapered dowel legs...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Furniture
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Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Paul McCobb Blond Maple Student Desk (model 1560)
By Paul McCobb
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century blond maple student desk with a rectangular desktop supported on the left by two drawers with circular knob pulls resting on two short...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint, Maple
Paul McCobb for Bryce Originals American Mid-Century Dresser Top Vanity Mirror
By Bryce Originals, Paul McCobb
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century Dresser Top Vanity Mirror with a metal frame holding a 3-way mirror resting on a white shelf over 2 drawers (PAUL MCCOBB FOR BRYCEE ORGINALS)
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Furniture
Materials
Metal
Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture Company Brass and Wood End / Side Table
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
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 Paul McCobb Furniture
Materials
Brass, Metal
Set of 8 Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture Wooden Caned Dining Side Chair
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Queens, NY
"Set of 8 American Mid-Century dining side chairs with walnut frames, caned backs with a v-shaped top rail, and seats upholstered in a vinyl and woven thread beige and gold fabric wi...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Furniture
Materials
Wood
Paul McCobb for Winchendon 'Planner' Wood and Iron Coffee Table / Bench
By Paul McCobb
Located in Queens, NY
American mid-century rectangular coffee table / bench with a rectangular wooden top resting on a black iron frame with four legs ending in small circular feet. (PAUL MCCOBB FOR WINCH...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Furniture
Materials
Metal, Iron
Paul McCobb Refinished Blond Maple Student Desk (model 1560)
By Paul McCobb
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century blond maple student desk with a rectangular desktop supported on the left by two drawers with circular knob pulls resting on two short...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Furniture
Materials
Wood, Maple
Paul McCobb Modern Tobacco Brown Maple and Wrought Iron Cocktail / Coffee Table
By Paul McCobb
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century rectangular coffee / cocktail table with a tobacco brown maple top resting on a wrought iron base. (PAUL MCCOBB) (Available in blond maple: DUF0084)
Damage to ...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Furniture
Materials
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
Paul McCobb for Directional Striped Fabric and Walnut Lounge Armchair
By Paul McCobb, Directional
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century lounge / armchair with a walnut frame with a scooped back rail and multi-colored geometric patterned and striped fabric upholstery, resting on four tapered dowel...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture Company Brass & Walnut King-Size Headboard
By Breaad, Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in Queens, NY
Mid-Century American rectangular brass frame headboard with two rows of walnut reserves, the top divided into six verticals. (PAUL MCCOBB FOR CALVIN FURNITURE COMPANY)
Wear to finish
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Furniture
Materials
Brass
Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture Co 'Planner Group' Maple Coffee Table
By Paul McCobb
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century (circa 1950) 'Planner Group' maple coffee table with a rectangular top resting on four tapered dowel legs. (PAUL MCCOBB FOR WINCHENDON FURNITURE CO)
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Furniture
Materials
Wood, Maple
Pair of Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture Co. (Planner Group) Side Tables
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., Paul McCobb
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of Mid-Century American rectangular wood end / side tables with a smooth veneer and fine beveled edge, supported by a wrought iron H-stretcher frame with rounded shoulders. (PAU...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Furniture
Materials
Iron
Paul McCobb for Custom Craft Inc. Black Leather Lounge Armchair
By Custom Craft Inc., Paul McCobb
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century lounge / armchair with a tapered back, square profile, and black leather upholstery, resting on four tapered walnut legs. (PAUL MCCOBB FOR CUSTOM CRAFT INC.)(Ava...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Furniture
Materials
Leather
Paul McCobb for Directional Rectangular Black Vinyl and Walnut Ottoman
By Directional, Paul McCobb
Located in Queens, NY
American mid-century rectangular ottoman with a black vinyl upholstered top resting on a walnut base with tapered legs. (PAUL MCCOBB FOR DIRECTIONAL)
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Paul McCobb for Winchendon 'Planner' Blond Wood and Iron Two Drawer Coffee Table
By Paul McCobb
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century 'Planner' coffee / cocktail table with a rectangular blond wood top with two drawers and a shallow shelf below, supported by a black...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Furniture
Materials
Metal, Iron
Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture Company 20-Drawer Server (Planner Group)
By Paul McCobb, Winchendon
Located in Queens, NY
Mid-Century American (circa 1950s, Planner Group) blond wood rectangular server / cabinet 20 total drawers: 5 with shaped fronts on each side concealed by hinged cabinet doors, 4 nar...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Furniture
Materials
Brass
Paul McCobb for Pomona Tile Manufacturing Company American Triangular Table Lamp
By Paul McCobb
Located in Queens, NY
Mid-Century American (1950s) table lamp in triangular form from the Distinguished Designer Series featuring an extended silver metal stem plus three functioning light switch sockets ...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Furniture
Materials
Metal
Paul McCobb for Directional Rectangular Blue Leather and Walnut Ottoman
By Paul McCobb, Directional
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century rectangular ottoman with a blue leather upholstered seat resting on a walnut frame with tapered legs. (PAUL MCCOBB FOR DIRECTIONAL)
Leather is cracking.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Furniture
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Leather, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Paul McCobb for Dunbar Parsons-Style Dark Finished Wooden End / Side Table
By Paul McCobb
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century wooden square end / side table with four square wooden legs with a dark brown stained finish. (PAUL MCCOBB FOR DUNBAR FURNITURE COMPANY)
Some wear to finish.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Furniture
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Wood
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Beautifully Refinished Paul McCobb Planner Group Coffee Table
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Paul McCobb for Directional Sculpted Mahogany and Cane Dining Chairs, Pair
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A beautiful pair of Mid-Century Modern dining chairs or side chairs
By Paul McCobb for Directional
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Paul McCobb for Planner Group Winchendon Modular Ebonized Maple Dresser
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Stylish Mid-Century Small Bookcase by Paul McCobb for Planner Group
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Original 1950s Mid-Century Modern Desk by Paul McCobb for Planner Group
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This fantastic little desk is an original 1950s piece designed by the renowned Paul McCobb for the Planner Group and manufactured by the Winchendon Furniture Company. Desk has lots o...
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Paul McCobb Lounge Chair Refinished and Reupholstered
By Paul McCobb
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant clean lined lounge chair, designed by Paul McCobb, American, circa 1950s. This chair is currently being refinished and reupholstered. You can choose the finish color, and it ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Furniture
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Upholstery, Wood
Paul McCobb Maple 48 inch Coffee Table/Bench for Winchendon Planner Group
By Paul McCobb
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful iconic maple 48” long coffee table or bench designed by Paul McCobb.. This mid century table was part of the planner group made for Winchendon Company . Circa 1950s/1960s. ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Furniture
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Expertly Restored - Paul McCobb 6-Drawer Dresser for Winchendon Furniture
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Paul McCobb 6-drawer dresser for winchendon furniture.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Furniture
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Mid-Century Italian Triangular Brass and Glass Corner Shelf Bookcase, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous Italian corner shelf in solid brass with three triangular shelves. This elegant corner shelf was produced in Italy during the 1970s.
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H 29.14 in W 18.51 in D 9.06 in
Vintage Paul McCobb Planer Group Writing Desk
By Paul McCobb
Located in Chicago, IL
48” x 18.5” x 29”H; knee hole 21.5” x 24”H
Single pedestal writing desk designed by Paul McCobb for the Planner Group line.
•solid maple
•tobacco finish
•original cone-shaped so...
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Previously Available Items
Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture Company King Bed Headboard
By Paul McCobb, Winchendon, Breaad
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century king-size Planner Group design walnut headboard with an upper shelf section with an iron structure. (PAUL MCCOBB FOR WINCHENDON FURNITURE CO)
Condition: Good; W...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Furniture
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Metal
Paul McCobb for Winchendon American Mid-Century Ten Drawer Walnut
By Paul McCobb
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century walnut 10-drawer and 2 side door dresser with iron T-bar drawer pulls resting on six thin iron legs. (PAUL MCCOBB FOR WINCHENDON FURNITURE)
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Furniture
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Iron
Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture Company Planner Group Design King Bed Headb
By Paul McCobb
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century king-size Planner Group design walnut headboard with an upper shelf section with an iron structure. (PAUL MCCOBB FOR WINCHENDON FURN...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Furniture
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H 36 in W 79 in D 8.5 in
Paul McCobb for Winchendon Twenty Drawer Walnut and Iron Dresser
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Paul McCobb for Calvin Round Leather Top Brass and Wood End / Side Table
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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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- 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, 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, 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, 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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