Set of Three Paul McCobb Wrought Iron Stools, Mid-Century Modern, USA
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Berlin, DE
Paul McCobb Iron stools with new light leather upholstery.
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Stools
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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.
Set of Three Paul McCobb Wrought Iron Stools, Mid-Century Modern, USA
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Berlin, DE
Paul McCobb Iron stools with new light leather upholstery.
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Three Mid Century Wrought Iron Stools Paul McCobb Circa 1950's
By Paul McCobb
Located in Toledo, OH
Three Mid-Century Modern wrought iron stools by Paul McCobb circa 1950's. Black leg cap is missing. Very good condition. Dimensions: 20.5" x 20.5" x 16". Seat height 16".
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Paul McCobb X-Base Stool for Calvin, Brass & Upholstery, Mid-Century
By Paul McCobb
Located in Greenwich, CT
Paul McCobb Classic X-base Stool for Calvin circa 1960’s Dimensions: 20 "W x 20 "D x 16 ½ "H. Timeless Mid-Century Design + elegant proportions and a unique period upholstery fo...
Brass
Vintage Mid-Century American Modern Wrought Iron Stool/Ottoman by Paul McCobb
By Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Wrought iron and white naugahyde "All Round Square" stool/ottoman Model #1305 designed by Paul McCobb (ca. 1960s, USA). Original condition with wear to the naugahyde from age/use (ti...
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Paul McCobb Mid Century Iron Stool
By Paul McCobb
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Paul McCobb mid century iron stool. This stool measures: 21 wide x 21 deep x 18 inches high. All pieces of furniture can be had in w...
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Paul McCobb X-Base Brass and Upholstered Stools or Ottomans, Newly Restored
By Paul McCobb, Directional
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish pair of Mid-Century Modern stools, benches, or ottomans By Paul McCobb for Directional USA, 1950s Brass legs and stretchers, freshly reupholstered with Herman ...
Brass
Paul McCobb Brass X Base Stool
By Paul McCobb
Located in Highland, IN
A Paul McCobb classic, his X-base stool, is a timeless design: elegant without being fussy, refined without feeling precious, and like so much of McCobb's work, perfectly proportione...
Brass
Brass X-Form Bench Pal McCobb Style
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in Hanover, MA
Solid brass square bar x-form bench seat in the style of Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture with black leatherette upholstered seat with raised sides and inset brass trimmed handles. ...
Brass
Paul McCobb for Calvin Mid-Century Brass X Base Stool Ottoman
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Paul McCobb for Calvin mid century brass x base stool ottoman. Stool measures: 20 wide x 20 deep x 15.5 inches high. All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored...
Brass
Paul McCobb X-Base Stool by Calvin
By Paul McCobb
Located in Highland, IN
A Paul McCobb Classic, his X-base stool, is a timeless design: elegant without being fussy, refined without feeling precious, and like so much of McCobb's work, perfectly proportione...
Brass
Pair of Paul McCobb Brass Stools Silver Shagreen Leather
By Paul McCobb
Located in Westport, CT
Pair of Paul McCobb brass stools, shagreen silver leather, with brass criss-cross bases, adjustable feet.
Brass
$3,419 / set
H 43.31 in W 22.05 in D 13 in
Set of Three Mid-Century Modern Swivel Bar Stools, Chrome & Goatskin
Located in London, GB
Set of three 1960's chrome swivel bar stools with backrests by Tambourin. Newly upholstered in goatskin, each stool showcases the distinctive character and natural markings of the in...
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Wrought Iron Bar Stools, Set of 3
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Wrought Iron Bar Stools Offered for sale are the last 3 Mid-Century Modern sculptural wrought iron bar stools which were from a larger group. The stool...
Wrought Iron
$2,516
H 16.15 in W 15.75 in D 16.74 in
Mid Century Modern Organic Rattan Black Metal Stool or Ottoman 1950s Austria
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage organic stool or ottoman or footstool from rattan and black lacquered metal frame 1950s Austria. While the slightly curved seat shows wonderful organic ra...
Metal
$5,900 / set
H 14 in W 22 in D 22 in
Jacques Charpentier Mid-Century Modern Tufted Leather Ottoman Stool Pair
By Jacques Charpentier
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Jacques Charpentière Mid-Century Modern 1970 French stool, ottoman side tables in original tufted brown leather upholstery and polished chrome base. Very good original condi...
Chrome
$1,200 / set
H 14.5 in Dm 17 in
Wonderful Pair of Arthur Umanoff Wrought Iron Stools Benches Mid-Century Modern
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful pair of Arthur Umanoff stacking stools from the 1964 Grenada Collection for Boyuer Scott, Shaver Howard collections. This pair is in wonderful vintage condition with a love...
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Set of Mid-Century Modern Bar Stools
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning set of four vintage modern bar stools feature a backless seat and a chrome base with a footrest. The two-tone vinyl is sure to complement a...
Chrome
Pair of Paul McCobb Brass Stools Silver Shagreen Leather
By Paul McCobb
Located in Westport, CT
Pair of Paul McCobb brass stools, shagreen silver leather, with brass criss-cross bases, adjustable feet.
Brass
$2,795 / set
H 31.5 in W 19.5 in D 19.5 in
Paul McCobb Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Spindle Back Dining Chairs, 4/Set
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Southampton, NJ
An exceptional set of iconic Mid-Century Modern solid Maple spindle back dining chairs by Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Planner Group" USA, 1950s. Dimensions: 19.5"W x 19.5...
Maple
$9,000 / set
H 32.5 in W 16 in D 22.75 in
Signed Cleo Baldon Terra Wrought Iron Bar Counter X Stools Mid Century Modern
By Terra, Cleo Baldon
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Pair of rare Campaign style / X-Bar or Counter Stools (model number XBS-35) by Southern California architect/designer Cleo Baldon/Terra Furniture. Designed in 1964, constructed of wr...
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
$3,000Sale Price|40% Off
H 41.5 in W 29 in D 31 in
Paul McCobb Directional Nº 314 Wingback Lounge Chair Ottoman Mid-Century Retro
By Paul McCobb
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Re-Upholstery required. Not usable as-is. Please ship directly to your Upholsterer, reupholstery is necessary. No woodworking necessary, the framing on chair and ottoman are tight, ...
Birch
$800 / item
H 18 in W 17.5 in D 13.75 in
Vintage Italian Wrought Iron Curule Stools, Set of Three, Circa 1950s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Italian Curule style Wrought Iron Stools. A set of three are available, but priced individually.
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$1,295
H 17 in W 18.5 in D 17 in
Expertly Restored - Danish Modern African Teak & Rush Chord Stool or Ottoman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials: African Teak Wood, Original Paper Chord ______________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, ...
Wood, Teak, Paper
Paul McCobb for Directional Model 1306 Stool
By Paul McCobb, Directional
Located in Astoria, NY
Paul McCobb for Directional Model 1306 Stool, with needlepoint upholstered seat and brass x-frame base, unmarked. 15.5" H x 20.5" W x 20.5" D. Provenance: From a New York City Area C...
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(1) Midcentury Tan leather Paul McCobb Calvin Brass X Base stool
By Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Original Mid Century tan leather Paul McCobb brass X base stool. Only (1) available has newer tan leather upholstery with brass X base with all feet that shows patina. Great stool. D...
Brass
Sold
H 17 in W 20.25 in D 20.25 in
Paul McCobb for Directional X-Base Brass and Upholstered Stools or Ottomans
By Paul McCobb, Directional
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish pair of Mid-Century Modern stools, benches, or ottomans By Paul McCobb for Directional USA, 1950s Brass legs and stretchers, with upholstered seat. Each measu...
Brass
Sold
H 16.5 in W 20.5 in D 20.5 in
Paul McCobb for Directional X-Base Brass and Upholstered Stool or Ottoman, 1950s
By Paul McCobb, Directional
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish Mid-Century Modern stool, bench, or ottoman By Paul McCobb for Directional USA, 1950s Brass legs and stretchers, with original turquoise vinyl upholstery...
Brass
Sold
H 16.5 in W 20.5 in D 20.5 in
Paul McCobb for Directional X-Base Brass and Upholstered Stool or Ottoman, 1950s
By Paul McCobb, Directional
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish Mid-Century Modern stool, bench, or ottoman By Paul McCobb for Directional USA, 1950s Brass legs and stretchers, with original turquoise vinyl upholstery...
Brass
Paul McCobb Mid-Century Iron Stool with New Leather Upholstery
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in La Teste-de-Buch, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Mid-Century Modern iron stool by Paul McCobb. Newly reupholstered as they originally were, with no-sag springs, foam and a thick brown leather. ...
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Paul McCobb Brass Ottomans, a Pair
By Paul McCobb
Located in Raleigh, NC
Restored pair of Paul McCobb stools by Calvin Furniture. Brass X-frame bases with new velvet upholstery.
Brass
Sold
H 16 in W 20 in D 20 in
Paul McCobb Set of Two Mid-Century Iron Stools with New Leather Upholstery
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in La Teste-de-Buch, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Set of 2 Mid-Century Modern iron stools by Paul McCobb. Newly reupholstered as they originally were, with no-sag springs, foam and a thick vintage ...
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Pair of Wrought Iron Paul McCobb Stools/Ottomans
By Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of wrought iron and blue naugahyde "All Round Square" stools/ottomans Model #1305 designed by Paul McCobb (ca. 1960s, USA). Original condition with wear to the naugahyde from ag...
Wrought Iron
Paul McCobb for Calvin Mid Century Brass X Base Stool Ottoman
By Paul McCobb
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Paul McCobb for Calvin mid century brass x base stool ottoman Ottoman measures: 20 wide x 20 deep x 15.5 inches high.
Brass
Paul McCobb X Base Brass Stools, Pair
By Paul McCobb
Located in North Miami, FL
These X-base design brass stools by Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture are truly classic and perfect for any space. Newly upholstered seats by Gustavo Olivieri Antiques, original pati...
Brass
Pair of Wrought Iron Stools by Paul McCobb, US, 1950s
By Paul McCobb
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of wrought iron stools, designed in the 1950s by Paul McCobb and manufactured by Winchendon Furniture (Planner Group), great fabric Mi...
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