Paul McCobb Loveseats

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.

Creator: Paul McCobb

Paul McCobb for Directional Mid-Century Modern Sofa with Brass Cross Stretcher

$3,900

Paul McCobb for Directional Mid-Century Modern Sofa with Brass Cross Stretcher

By Paul McCobb, Directional

Located in St. Louis, MO

1950s Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb for Directional sofa on tapered legs with round brass stretcher from front to back and side to side. Drop arm detail, older floral upholstery ne...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Loveseats

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Upholstery, Wood

1950s Paul McCobb for Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Loveseat Settee or Sofa

$2,850

1950s Paul McCobb for Planner Group Mid-Century Modern 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 Loveseats

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Upholstery, Wood

Paul McCobb for Directional Off-White Velvet Sofa, 1950s

$4,851Sale Price|50% Off

H 31.5 in W 81 in D 30 in

Paul McCobb for Directional Off-White Velvet Sofa, 1950s

By Paul McCobb, Directional

Located in Miami, FL

Reupholstered Mid-Century Modern model 1307 light cream velvet sofa by Paul McCobb for Directional. The couch has been recovered in a gorgeous neutra...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Loveseats

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Velvet, Mahogany

Danish 1950s Settee or Loveseat in Green Wool in the Style of Peter Hvidt

$3,750

H 30.75 in W 64 in D 28 in

Danish 1950s Settee or Loveseat in Green Wool in the Style of Peter Hvidt

By Peter Hvidt

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Classic and very elegant lines very much in the style of the early Danish iconic Designer, Peter Hvidt made circa 1950. Back and seat nice and firm and frame on Cuban mahogany legs r...

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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Loveseats

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Wool, Mahogany

Finn Juhl Style Sofa or Loveseat by Slagelse Mobelvaerk, 1940s

$4,800

H 29.5 in W 55 in D 30 in

Finn Juhl Style Sofa or Loveseat by Slagelse Mobelvaerk, 1940s

By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Finn Juhl

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Superbly elegant Finn Juhl style sofa or settee made by Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Denmark sometime in the 1940s. Perfectly balanced lines and proportions providing for a solid and sturdy ...

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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Loveseats

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Wool, Beech

Danish 1950s Settee with Wooden Armrest by Orla Mølgaard Amber Colored Frame

$3,750

H 32.5 in W 57 in D 27.5 in

Danish 1950s Settee with Wooden Armrest by Orla Mølgaard Amber Colored Frame

By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Beautiful and very elegant Danish 1950s settee raised on a amber colored beech frame and legs. Attributed to Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen. We love how the armrests continue into the front l...

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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Loveseats

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Wool, Beech

Mid‑Century Modern Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Cloud Sofa for Directional, Signed

$17,000

H 29 in W 96 in D 48 in

Mid‑Century Modern Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Cloud Sofa for Directional, Signed

By Directional, Vladimir Kagan

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Iconic Mid‑Century Modern Vladimir Kagan serpentine cloud sofa for Directional, USA, circa 1970s. This sculptural masterpiece feat...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Loveseats

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Ultrasuede, Lucite, Wood

'LC2' Black Leather Settee Sofa Loveseat by Le Corbusier for Cassina, Signed

$9,500Sale Price|24% Off

H 26.5 in W 51 in D 27.5 in

'LC2' Black Leather Settee Sofa Loveseat by Le Corbusier for Cassina, Signed

By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This incredibly comfortable Le Corbusier for Cassina 'LC2' two-seat loveseat sofa, signed (see pics, in gorgeous thick Italian black leather on chrome steel frame is in beautiful vin...

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1990s Italian Bauhaus Paul McCobb Loveseats

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Steel

Danish 1950s Banana Form Curved Sofa or Loveseat

$4,500

H 31 in W 69 in D 30 in

Danish 1950s Banana Form Curved Sofa or Loveseat

By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Beautiful and very elegant Danish 1950s curved two-seat sofa raised on a beech frame and legs. These type of sofas was manufactured from the 30's and up through the early 50's. The 5...

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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Loveseats

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Wool, Beech

Finn Juhl Attributed Danish Loveseat Model 188 by Slagelse Mobelvaerk, 1950s DN

$8,600

H 33.5 in W 57 in D 32 in

Finn Juhl Attributed Danish Loveseat Model 188 by Slagelse Mobelvaerk, 1950s DN

By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Finn Juhl

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Superbly elegant Finn Juhl attributed sofa or settee made by Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Denmark sometime in the 1940s as Model Number 188. The lines and proportions of this design are just...

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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Loveseats

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Wool, Beech

Mid-century Modern Italian Curved Small Sofa 1950s

$1,536Sale Price|50% Off

H 34.65 in W 57.88 in D 31.5 in

Mid-century Modern Italian Curved Small Sofa 1950s

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Curved sofa from the 1950s, Italian production. Original upholstery of the time, we recommend replacing the fabric.

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Loveseats

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Velvet, Beech

Paul McCobb for Directional Mid-Century Modern Walnut Cane Back Armchairs, Pair

$2,995 / set

H 35.75 in W 23 in D 24 in

Paul McCobb for Directional Mid-Century Modern Walnut Cane Back Armchairs, Pair

By Paul McCobb, Directional

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous pair of Mid-Century Modern club chairs or dining armchairs By Paul McCobb for Directional USA, 1950s Sculpted walnut frames, with caned backs and vinyl upholstered seat...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Loveseats

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Upholstery, Cane, Walnut

Vintage 1961 Mid-Century Modern Sofa by Kroehler, Chicago

$1,995

H 27 in W 80.5 in D 27.5 in

Vintage 1961 Mid-Century Modern Sofa by Kroehler, Chicago

By Kroehler Mfg. Co.

Located in Chattanooga, TN

A rare and fully documented example of early 1960s American modernism, this Kroehler sofa carries an extraordinary provenance detail: the original purcha...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Loveseats

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Upholstery

2 Piece Directional Sofa Designed by Paul Mccobb

$6,500

H 27 in W 92 in D 32.5 in

2 Piece Directional Sofa Designed by Paul Mccobb

By Directional, Milo Baughman, Paul McCobb

Located in Bensalem, PA

Two piece directional sofa designed by Paul Mccobb smaller section is 62 inches feel free to reach out with any questions

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Loveseats

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Brass

Rare Settee by Gio Ponti for Cassina, Refinished and Reupholstered, Italy 1950s

$19,900Sale Price|28% Off

H 32 in W 48 in D 30 in

Rare Settee by Gio Ponti for Cassina, Refinished and Reupholstered, Italy 1950s

By Cassina, Gio Ponti

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An exceptionally rare and coveted settee by Gio Ponti for Cassina, circa 1950s, with reupholstered white bouclé fabric cushions, refinished elm frames with incredible wood grain, sig...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Loveseats

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Bouclé, Elm

Mid-Century Modern Italian Damask Velvet Corner Sofa, 1950s

$2,560Sale Price|50% Off

H 34.26 in W 70.87 in D 70.87 in

Mid-Century Modern Italian Damask Velvet Corner Sofa, 1950s

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Original Italian corner sofa from the 1950s, the upholstery is from the time, in damask velvet, in good condition but the intervention of the upholsterer is recommended.

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Loveseats

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Velvet, Beech

Mid-Century Modern Banana Shaped Sofa, Beech & Wool, Denmark, 1940s

$6,400

H 28.5 in W 67.5 in D 34 in

Mid-Century Modern Banana Shaped Sofa, Beech & Wool, Denmark, 1940s

By Viggo Boesen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Banana shaped Viggo Boesen style curved sofa made in Denmark in the 1940s. This sofa will make a strong statement in any room. Beautiful round organic lines and iconic block feet nor...

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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Loveseats

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Wool, Beech

Previously Available Items

Mid-Century Modern Sofa by Paul McCobb

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H 31 in W 82 in

Mid-Century Modern Sofa by Paul McCobb

By Paul McCobb

Located in Atlanta, GA

A midcentury three-seat sofa by Paul McCobb for Directional, model 1301, circa 1950s-1960s. A very clean look with a design nodding to the wing back chair. It features three removabl...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Loveseats

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Wood, Upholstery

Paul McCobb for Directional Settee in Maple and Mohair

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H 30.5 in W 52.1 in D 28.75 in

Paul McCobb for Directional Settee in Maple and Mohair

By Directional, Paul McCobb

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Luxurious Paul McCobb settee with maple tapered legs in two-tone mohair upholstery (frame is a blue gray mohair with a subtle green undertone and cushions are a light charcoal mohair...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Loveseats

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Mohair, Maple

Rare Paul McCobb Loveseat Sofa with Walnut Frame

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H 30 in W 48 in D 29 in

Rare Paul McCobb Loveseat Sofa with Walnut Frame

By Paul McCobb

Located in Miami, FL

REDUCED FROM $6,500....Rare to market Paul McCobb for Directional loveseat sofa restored and newly upholstered in a jacquard damask in green & bro...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Loveseats

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Damask, Jacquard, Walnut

Paul McCobb for Directional Loveseat

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H 31.5 in W 53 in D 30 in

Paul McCobb for Directional Loveseat

By Paul McCobb, Directional

Located in Westport, CT

Rare loveseat designed by Paul McCobb for Directional, circa 1950s. Newly upholstered in taupe linen, base fully restored to its original e...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Loveseats

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Linen, Walnut

Paul McCobb for Directional Grey Velvet Sectional Sofa

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H 32.38 in W 103 in D 35.5 in

Paul McCobb for Directional Grey Velvet Sectional Sofa

By Directional, Paul McCobb

Located in Miami, FL

Exquisite pair of Mid-Century Modern model 5004 settees from the coveted Directional collection, dating from the 1950s. The reupholstered two-piece couch has been recovered in a stun...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Loveseats

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Velvet, Mahogany, Walnut

Paul McCobb Settee for Directional

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H 29.5 in W 51 in D 32 in

Paul McCobb Settee for Directional

By Paul McCobb

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Tailored tuxedo settee with matching sofa available. Conical wooden legs and newly reupholstered in a white fabric with a woven black thread.

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Loveseats

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Fabric, Wood

Paul McCobb Loveseat - One Left

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H 31.5 in W 52.75 in D 29 in

Paul McCobb Loveseat - One Left

By Paul McCobb

Located in Brooklyn, NY

ONLY ONE LEFT. We have two of these lovely mid-century small sofas designed by Paul McCobb. These matching love seats are covered in the original amazing quilted cream fabric, which ...

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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Loveseats

Modernist Mohair Loveseat

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H 28 in W 53 in D 26 in

Modernist Mohair Loveseat

By Paul McCobb

Located in Westport, CT

A very handsome loveseat with signature walnut frame newly refinished in dark Newly upholstered a neutral light grey mohair.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Loveseats

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Wood, Upholstery

Classic Mid-Century Paul McCobb Loveseat

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H 31.5 in W 50 in D 30 in

Classic Mid-Century Paul McCobb Loveseat

By Paul McCobb

Located in Wilton, CT

Designed by Paul McCobb and manufactured by Directional Furniture. Classic Mid-Century design which has been custom upholstered in a soft white velvet. Mint condition.

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Loveseats

Two-Seater Sofa by Directional, Attributed to Paul McCobb

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H 26.5 in W 72 in D 33 in

Two-Seater Sofa by Directional, Attributed to Paul McCobb

By Paul McCobb

Located in Long Island City, NY

Paul McCobb got his start as a window dresser. Without any formal training in design, he went on to found his own studio and create some of the most popular furniture lines in Americ...

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1950s American Vintage Paul McCobb Loveseats

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Wood, Down

Paul McCobb Settee

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H 31.5 in W 50 in D 30 in

Paul McCobb Settee

By Paul McCobb

Located in Chicago, IL

McCobb for Directioal Curved Back Settee. Reupholstered with GreatPlains fabric with birch wood base and tapered legs.

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Loveseats

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Upholstery, Wood

Paul Mccobb loveseats for sale on 1stDibs.

Paul McCobb loveseats are available for sale on 1stDibs. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Paul McCobb loveseats, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original loveseats by Paul McCobb were created in the mid-century modern style in united states during the 1950s. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider loveseats by Thayer Coggin, Adrian Pearsall, and Dunbar. Prices for Paul McCobb loveseats can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $3,500 and can go as high as $3,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,500.

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Questions About Paul McCobb Loveseats

How do I identify Paul McCobb furniture?
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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.
How do I refinish Paul McCobb furniture?
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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.
How can I sell Paul McCobb furniture?
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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.
What type of wood finish did Paul McCobb use?
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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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