Paul McCobb Buffets

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 Black Lacquered Flip Top Server Bar Cart, Refinished

$4,050

Paul McCobb for Directional Black Lacquered Flip Top Server Bar Cart, Refinished

By Directional, Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional Mid-Century Modern flip top extension rolling bar cart server By Paul McCobb for Directional and produced by Calvin Furniture, "Calvin Group" USA, 1950s Black lacqu...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Buffets

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Brass

Paul McCobb Planner Group Maple, Grasscloth & Wrought Iron Credenza, 1950s

$5,000

Paul McCobb Planner Group Maple, Grasscloth & Wrought Iron Credenza, 1950s

By Planner Group, Paul McCobb

Located in Bainbridge, NY

Paul McCobb Planner Group for Winchendon Furniture Co. Maple 2 Door, 4 Drawer Buffet Cabinet. Featuring a solid Maple frame, two Greige grasscloth covered sliding doors (between Pant...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Buffets

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Iron

Aldo Tura Lacquered Goatskin Bar Cart

$3,550

H 32.25 in W 32.5 in D 18.5 in

Aldo Tura Lacquered Goatskin Bar Cart

By Aldo Tura

Located in Atlanta, GA

Glamourous Lacquered Goatskin Bar Cart, designed by Aldo Tura, Italy, circa 1960s. It is a versatile size and can be used as a cocktail bar or serving cart, or as rolling storage in ...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Buffets

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Goatskin, Glass, Wood

Paul McCobb for Planner Group Winchendon Modular Ebonized Maple Dresser

$2,600

H 18.5 in W 48 in D 18 in

Paul McCobb for Planner Group Winchendon Modular Ebonized Maple Dresser

By Paul McCobb, Planner Group

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-Century Modern, modular dresser system by Paul McCobb for Planner Group, Winchendon features two 24 x 18 x 8.5 inch dressers with signature aluminu...

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

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Aluminum

Paul McCobb for Planner Group Mid Century Black Lacquer Low Credenza

$5,510 / set

H 25.5 in W 60 in D 18 in

Paul McCobb for Planner Group Mid Century Black Lacquer Low Credenza

By Paul McCobb

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful mid-century low credenza by Paul McCobb circa 1950 Planner Group. 1 adjustable shelve with pins. Solid maple construction with an original black lacquer finish. White cloth sliding front doors with brass finger...

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

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Maple

Midcentury Danish Modern Teak extension Bar Cart Server

$1,296Sale Price|28% Off

H 25 in W 31 in D 18 in

Midcentury Danish Modern Teak extension Bar Cart Server

By Arne Vodder

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Simple mid century Danish modern teak bar cart server with two drawers and a lower shelf on casters. Solid teak wood construction top extends to reveal a black laminate center top. O...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Buffets

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Teak

Midcentury Low 4 Drawer Dresser by Paul McCobb Planner Group #1504 All Black

$5,995

H 25 in W 60 in D 18 in

Midcentury Low 4 Drawer Dresser by Paul McCobb Planner Group #1504 All Black

By Planner Group, Paul McCobb

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Beautiful mid century low dresser credenza by Paul McCobb circa 1950 Planner Group #1504 with 4 drawers - solid maple construction has a Black Lacquered finish. All original aluminum...

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

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Aluminum

Paul McCobb Planner Group Credenza in Solid Maple, Circa 1950s

$3,594

H 33 in W 60 in D 18 in

Paul McCobb Planner Group Credenza in Solid Maple, Circa 1950s

By Paul McCobb, Winchendon

Located in San Diego, CA

A highly functional example of American mid-century modern design, this Paul McCobb Planner Group credenza is constructed in solid maple. Designed by Paul McCobb for the Winchendon F...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Buffets

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Wood, Birch

Paul McCobb for Planner Group Mid Century Sliding Door Credenza

$2,595

H 25.75 in W 60 in D 18 in

Paul McCobb for Planner Group Mid Century Sliding Door Credenza

By Paul McCobb, Planner Group

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Paul McCobb for Planner Group Mid Century Sliding Door Credenza This credenza measures: 60 wide x 18 deep x 25.75 inches high Fair Vintage Condition - Credenza has Shadow Marks, St...

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

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Wood

Paul McCobb Planner Group - Model 1514 Iron Base Credenza - Black Sliding Doors

$4,850

H 33 in W 60 in D 18 in

Paul McCobb Planner Group - Model 1514 Iron Base Credenza - Black Sliding Doors

By Paul McCobb, Winchendon

Located in Decatur, GA

Paul McCobb Planner Group Model 1514 Iron Base Credenza with Black Pegboard Sliding Doors, Late 1950s An exceptional Paul McCobb Planner Group credenza, manufactured by Winchendon F...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Buffets

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Metal, Iron

Mid Century Credenza by Paul McCobb 1950 Planner Group #1514 Walnut

$2,997Sale Price|50% Off

H 33 in W 60 in D 18 in

Mid Century Credenza by Paul McCobb 1950 Planner Group #1514 Walnut

By Planner Group, Paul McCobb

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Beautiful Mid Century credenza by Paul McCobb circa 1950 Planner Group #1514 has 1 adjustable shelves w/pins with 1 drawer on the left side and 3 drawers on the right side. Solid map...

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

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Maple

Expertly Restored - Paul McCobb "Planner Group" Two-Tone Credenza for Winchendon

$4,895

H 32.25 in W 60 in D 18.25 in

Expertly Restored - Paul McCobb "Planner Group" Two-Tone Credenza for Winchendon

By Winchendon, Paul McCobb

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Materials: Walnut-Stained Maple Wood, Satin Lacquered Doors ________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history bac...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Buffets

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Wood, Maple, Walnut, Lacquer

Mid century Danish Modern Teak Bar Cart Server with lift off top

$1,280Sale Price|20% Off

H 24 in W 25 in D 20 in

Mid century Danish Modern Teak Bar Cart Server with lift off top

By Arne Vodder

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Simple mid century Danish modern teak bar cart server with removable top and a lower shelf on casters. Solid teak wood construction. Original vintage condition clean all around. Loca...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Buffets

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Teak

Vintage Mid Century Modern Paul McCobb Planner Group Sliding Door Credenza

$3,995

H 25.5 in W 60 in D 18 in

Vintage Mid Century Modern Paul McCobb Planner Group Sliding Door Credenza

Located in Seattle, WA

Each side of the cabinet has adjustable shelving. Tapered Legs. Unique handles to the sliding doors, a circular hole with metal ( brass toned ) lining. Circa 1950s. By Paul McCobb fo...

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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Buffets

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Wood

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Paul McCobb for Calvin Linear Group Display Cabinet

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H 58 in W 36 in D 18 in

Paul McCobb for Calvin Linear Group Display Cabinet

By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture

Located in New York, NY

Paul McCobb For Calvin Linear Group Buffet Display Cabinet. The Linear Group was designed by Paul McCobb and manufactured by Calvin Furniture. This piece is comprised of two pieces...

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1850s American Mid-Century Modern Antique Paul McCobb Buffets

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Aluminum

Paul McCobb for Calvin Sideboard/Credenza. Mahogany, Leather, White Milk Glass

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H 33 in W 71.5 in D 19 in

Paul McCobb for Calvin Sideboard/Credenza. Mahogany, Leather, White Milk Glass

By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb

Located in Kansas City, MO

Credenza / sideboard / buffet / media cabinet designed by Paul McCobb for Calvin. Mahogany case with three drawers, sturdy brass legs, leather covered trim-fold doors revealing adju...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Buffets

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Brass

Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture Linear Group Buffet

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H 34.25 in W 48 in D 18 in

Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture Linear Group Buffet

By Paul McCobb

Located in Grand Rapids, MI

USA, 1960s Mid-century buffet or sideboard designed by Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture. Walnut, aluminum, and leatherette. The clean modern lines from the Linear Group...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Buffets

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Aluminum

Paul McCobb Irwin Collection Cane Front Cabinet Model C8506 for Calvin 1952

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H 80 in W 71.13 in D 19 in

Paul McCobb Irwin Collection Cane Front Cabinet Model C8506 for Calvin 1952

By Paul McCobb

Located in Dallas, TX

Extraordinary Paul McCobb Irwin Collection Sideboard featuring twelve drawers with cane front doors and display Shelf Model C8506 for Calvin 1952. This is the ultimate storage and di...

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

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Brass

Paul McCobb for Calvin MCM Bleached Mahogany and Brass Sideboard with Hutch

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H 34 in W 71.25 in D 19 in

Paul McCobb for Calvin MCM Bleached Mahogany and Brass Sideboard with Hutch

By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Paul McCobb for Calvin mid century bleached mahogany and brass sideboard with hutch The sideboard measures: 71.25 wide x 19 deep x 34 inches high (exact measurements for the hutc...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Buffets

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Brass

Paul McCobb Planner Group Credenza/ Buffet

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H 33 in W 60 in D 18 in

Paul McCobb Planner Group Credenza/ Buffet

By Paul McCobb

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Paul McCobb Planner Group Credenza or Buffet. Pull out drawers behind 2 Sliding Doors. Extremely functional and beautiful design! Looks like someone painted doors yellow a long time ...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Buffets

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Maple

Paul McCobb for Calvin Mid Century Sideboard Credenza Buffet with Hutch

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H 64.25 in W 48 in

Paul McCobb for Calvin Mid Century Sideboard Credenza Buffet with Hutch

By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Paul McCobb for Calvin mid century sideboard Credenza buffet with hutch This buffet with hutch measures: 48 wide x 18 deep x 64.25 inches...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Buffets

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Glass, Wood

Paul McCobb Connoisseur Collection Mahogany and Brass Lift Top Bar Cabinet

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H 34 in W 36.25 in D 18 in

Paul McCobb Connoisseur Collection Mahogany and Brass Lift Top Bar Cabinet

By Paul McCobb, H Sacks & Sons

Located in South Bend, IN

A rare and exceptional Mid-Century Modern lift top bar cabinet By Paul McCobb for H. Sacks & Sons, "Connoisseur Collection" USA, 1950s Ma...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Buffets

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Brass

High Cabinet by Paul McCobb for Directional / WK Möbel

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H 81.11 in W 35.44 in D 18.9 in

High Cabinet by Paul McCobb for Directional / WK Möbel

By Paul McCobb, Directional

Located in Berlin, DE

Towering high cabinet or board designed by Paul McCobb for Directional / WK Möbel. Walnut with original polished metal pulls. The cabinet exists of a chest with four drawer and a cab...

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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Buffets

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Wood

Paul MCobb for Calvin Group Cabinet/Breakfront

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H 83 in W 71 in D 19 in

Paul MCobb for Calvin Group Cabinet/Breakfront

By Paul McCobb

Located in Norwalk, CT

Fully restored example of a room divider or breakfront from Paul McCobb's Irwin Collection designed for Calvin Group in the 1950s and manufactured in their factory in Grand Rapids, M...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Buffets

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Brass

Paul McCobb for Planner Group MCM Solid Wood Sideboard Credenza Buffet and Hutch

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H 57.5 in W 52.25 in D 18.25 in

Paul McCobb for Planner Group MCM Solid Wood Sideboard Credenza Buffet and Hutch

By Planner Group, Paul McCobb

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Paul McCobb for Planner Group midcentury solid wood sideboard credenza buffet and hutch Buffet and hutch measure: 52.25 wide x 18.25 deep x 57.5 inches high This price includes g...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Buffets

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Wood

Paul McCobb Irwin Collection Sideboard

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H 34.5 in W 48 in D 19.25 in

Paul McCobb Irwin Collection Sideboard

By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb

Located in New Windsor, NY

Mahogany case with ebonized doors. Four interior drawers with adjustable shelf. Signed in top drawer. Good refinished condition with wear commensurate wi...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Buffets

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Metal, Brass

Paul Mccobb buffets for sale on 1stDibs.

Paul McCobb buffets 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 buffets, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original buffets by Paul McCobb were created in the mid-century modern style in united states during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider buffets by Kipp Stewart, Edward Wormley, and John Widdicomb. Prices for Paul McCobb buffets can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $2,025 and can go as high as $9,975, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,248.

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Questions About Paul McCobb Buffets

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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