Paul McCobb Night Stands
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
Pair of Midcentury Paul McCobb Single Drawer #1500 Nightstands Blonde T Pulls
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful pair of Paul McCobb planner group #1500 maple nightstands end tables single drawer. Black T pull knobs. Blonde finish on maple. Very modern designed pair of nightstands wit...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Night Stands
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Steel
Midcentury Paul McCobb Small Single Drawer Nightstands Brass Knobs
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Simple pair of Paul McCobb Planner Group maple nightstands lamp tables single drawer Planner Group brass knobs Minimalist original Tobacco blonde finish. Very delicate geometric desi...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Night Stands
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Brass
Pair of Paul McCobb for Calvin "Linear Group" Nightstands or End Tables Walnut
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Made by Calvin Furniture, this pair of nightstands was designed by American legend Paul McCobb. Out of the hundreds of documented designs by McCobb, this line is, in our opinion, one...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Night Stands
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Aluminum
Expertly Restored - Paul McCobb “Irwin Collection” Travertine Night Stands
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Paul McCobb "Irwin Collection" Travertine & brass night stands for Calvin Furniture.
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture i...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Night Stands
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Travertine, Brass
Midcentury Paul McCobb 2 Drawer #1503 Nightstands Blonde maple T Pulls
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful pair of Paul McCobb 1950s #1503 blonde maple nightstands end tables double-drawer planner Group. Black steel T pull knobs. Finish is blonde maple. Very modern designed pair...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Night Stands
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Steel
Paul McCobb Irwin Collection Black Lacquer and Brass End Tables or Nightstands
By Paul McCobb, Directional, Calvin Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Mid-Century Modern end tables, side tables, or nightstands
By Paul McCobb for Directional and produced by Calvin Furniture, "Irwin Collection"
USA, 1950s
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Night Stands
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Brass
Pair of Paul McCobb Planner Group Nightstands Circa 1960s
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Peabody, MA
Pair of Paul McCobb for Planner Group night stands with ring pulls, circa 1960s.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Night Stands
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Wood
Midcentury Paul McCobb #1586 Nightstands Black Lacquer Finish Brass Knobs
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful pair of Paul McCobb Planner Group #1586 maple nightstands lamp tables single drawer Planner Group brass knobs Minimalist black lacquer. Very delicate designed pair of night...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Night Stands
Materials
Nickel
Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Planner Group Night Stand or Side Table in Maple
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A classic design from an iconic American designer, Paul McCobb. This case piece features 2 deep drawers, warm patina brass pulls and constructed of solid maple.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Night Stands
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Brass
Mid century Paul McCobb 2-Drawer #1503 Nightstands Black Lacquer T Pulls
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful pair of Paul McCobb 1950s #1503 maple nightstands end tables double-drawer planner group. Black T pull knobs. Refinished in black lacquer. Very modern designed pair of nigh...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Night Stands
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Steel
Midcentury Paul McCobb #1587 Nightstands Black Lacquer Brass Knobs End Tables
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful pair of Paul McCobb Planner Group #1587 maple low nightstands lamp end sofa tables single drawer Planner Group Brass knobs in original black lacquer finish. Original finish...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Night Stands
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Brass
Pair of Midcentury Paul McCobb for Directional Nightstands Cabinets Walnut
By Paul McCobb, Directional
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid century American designer Paul McCobb pair of nightstands small cabinets solid walnut. Original finish in beautiful vintage condition - Has (1) top drawer and (2) lower front cab...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Night Stands
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Walnut
Paul McCobb Planner Group Black Lacquered Nightstands, Newly Refinished
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish pair of Mid-Century Modern single drawer nightstands or end tables.
By Paul McCobb for Winchendon furniture, "Planner Group".
USA, 1950s.
Black lacquered...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Night Stands
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Brass
Mid-Century Modern Small Dresser or Tall Night Stand by Paul McCobb in Maple
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A beautiful 1950's small chest of drawers by Paul McCobb and produced by Winchendon. A versatile piece constructed of solid maple with warm patinated brass pulls.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Night Stands
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Maple
Wrought Iron Paul McCobb Night Stand Planner Group US 1950s
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
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 Night Stands
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Wrought Iron
Paul McCobb Pair of Chests/Bedside Tables in Walnut and Aluminum, 1960s
By Paul McCobb
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 4 drawer chests/bedside tables in walnut with aluminum pulls and trim by Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture, American 1960's. These clean line chests are nicely made and very ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Night Stands
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Aluminum
Pair Paul McCobb Maple Nightstands Planner Group Winchendon Furniture
By Paul McCobb
Located in Toledo, OH
Pair mid century modern maple nightstands by Paul McCobb Planner Collection for Winchendon Furniture. Original finish. Tapered legs. 18" x 24" wide x 27.5" tall. Additional chests an...
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Mid-20th Century North American Modern Paul McCobb Night Stands
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Martelé
Mid Century Lane Nightstand McCobb
By Paul McCobb, Lane Acclaim
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Mid Century nightstand by Lane. Paul McCobb design with brass trim, knobs and feet. Beautiful herringbone diamond patterned front.
Curbside to NYC/Philly $400
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Night Stands
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Brass
Paul McCobb Planner Group Model 1500 Maple & Black Single Drawer Cabinet, 1950s
By Winchendon, Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Paul McCobb Planner Group for Winchendon Single Drawer Maple Nightstand. Cabinet. End Table. Featuring a Black lacquered surround with solid Maple Drawer, original Aluminum donut rin...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Night Stands
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Aluminum
Midcentury Paul McCobb Pair of Planner Group End Side Tables Iron All Black
By Paul McCobb
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Rare pair of early 1950s Paul McCobb Planner Group #1578 maple nightstands end side tables. Black Iron structure. All black with all black maple tops. Very modern designed pair of si...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Night Stands
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Steel
Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Two-Tier Side Table or Nightstand in Birch
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A simple design by Paul McCobb for his Planner Group line in the 1950s that was produced by Winchendon Furniture. This table features solid maple construction and in well cared for c...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Night Stands
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Maple
Paul McCobb Irwin Collection Black Lacquer, Brass, and Cane Side Table
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture, Directional
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern three-tier side table or nightstand
By Paul McCobb for Directional and produced by Calvin Furniture, "Irwin Collection"
USA, 1950s
Black lacque...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Night Stands
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Brass
Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture Black Lacquered Nightstands, Newly Refinished
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish pair of Mid-Century Modern two-tier single drawer nightstands or end tables
By Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture, "Li...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Night Stands
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Aluminum
Paul McCobb Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Bachelor Chests, Newly Refinished
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in South Bend, IN
An iconic pair of Mid-Century Modern bachelor chests or large beside chests
By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Planner Group"
USA,...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Night Stands
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Brass
Paul McCobb Planner Group Solid Maple Nightstand, Newly Refinished
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish Mid-Century Modern nightstand or side table
By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture "Planner Group"
USA, 1950s
Solid maple, with original brass drawer pu...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Night Stands
Materials
Brass
1950s Paul McCobb Iron Rod Birch Sofa End Tables Vintage Mid-Century
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Hyattsville, MD
1950s rare early Paul McCobb iron rod sofa end tables. Pair of solid staved Canadian Birch surfaces on 1/2 inch iron rod bases and plastic feet on each leg ti...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Night Stands
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Iron
Paul McCobb for Calvin The Irwin Collection 3-Drawer End Tables or Nightstands
By Paul McCobb
Located in Chicago, IL
Paul McCobb for Calvin The Irwin Collection 3-drawer end tables or nightstands. Mahogany wood with solid tapered legs, brass pulls and edge trim.
[Label inside drawers: Paul McCobb,...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Night Stands
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Brass
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 Night Stands
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Walnut
Paul McCobb for Calvin Mid Century Side Table Nightstands - Pair
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb for Calvin Mid Century Side Table Nightstands - Pair
Each nightstand measures: 21 wide x 22 deep x 24 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call res...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Night Stands
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Wood
Paul McCobb One Draw Planner Group End Table Night Stand Mid Century Modern Mint
By Paul McCobb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Planner Group stand by Paul McCobb.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Night Stands
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Paul Mccobb Nightstands/End Tables
By Paul McCobb
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Modern Paul Mccobb nightstands/end tables
Offered is a pair of mid-century nightstands with sleek lines designed by American designer Paul Mccobb. Made from yellow birch...
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1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Night Stands
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Birch
Paul McCobb for Planner Group Mid Century Maple Nightstands - Pair
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb for Planner Group Mid Century Maple Nightstands - Pair
Each nightstand measures: 22 wide x 17 deep x 24 inches high
All pie...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Night Stands
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Maple
Mid-Century Paul McCobb Calvin #7700 Nightstands Brass Trim Dark Mahogany
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful pair of Paul McCobb 1960s Production #7700 dark mahogany nightstands end tables with leather lined drawers and brass trim. Has single-drawer with lower cabinet that has 1 adjustable shelf. Solid Brass top...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Night Stands
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Brass
Pair of Mahogany and Brass Connoisseur Collection Nightstands by Paul McCobb
By Paul McCobb, H Sacks & Sons
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elegant two-tier, single-drawer side tables/nightstands designed by Paul Mccobb for his the "Connoisseur Collection" manufactured by H Sacks and Sons (ca. 1953, Brookline, MA, USA).
Composed of a red mahogany frame with inset "hidden" drawer with brass pull tucked below the surface. Lower, glass tier is framed by brass stretchers which delicately brace the long, tapered legs.
Additionally, the sides are deeply sculpted/partially recessed resembling a half-bowtie, revealing the drawer within and adding a nice detail to an otherwise simple form.
Relatively large size offering ample storage options between the shallow drawer and lower surface.
Sleek, minimal pieces designed with unique and unexpected features indicative of an ingenious design highlighting the marriage of form and function.
Excellent, restored condition (wood has been refinished and brass has been polished). Only minimal wear remains.
Signed with applied brass manufacturer's label to the drawer of each example: "Connoisseur Collection designed by Paul McCobb H Sacks...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Night Stands
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Brass
Paul McCobb for Planner Group Midcentury Nightstand
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb for planner group midcentury nightstand.
This nightstand measures: 22.25 wide x 14.25 deep x 23 inches high.
All pieces of fu...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Night Stands
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Chrome
Side Table/Night Stand with Drawer by Paul McCobb for Calvin
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Kansas City, MO
Single occasional table/nightstand designed by Paul McCobb for Calvin. Very good original condition.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Night Stands
Materials
Brass
Paul Mccobb night stands for sale on 1stDibs.
Paul McCobb night stands 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 night stands, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original night stands 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 night stands by Henredon, John Widdicomb, and Baker Furniture Company. Prices for Paul McCobb night stands can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,150 and can go as high as $7,875, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,595.
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Questions About Paul McCobb Night Stands
- 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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