Paul McCobb Credenzas
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
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 Credenzas
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Aluminum
1950s Paul McCobb Orange & Black Credenza for Planner Group
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Glendale, CA
1950s Paul McCobb McCobb Orange & Black Credenza for Planner Group.
This exceptional early credenza was designed by the legendary Paul McCobb and produced by Planner Group. A highl...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Credenzas
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Brass
Amazing Midcentury Paul McCobb H Sacks & Sons 14-Drawer Walnut Dresser Credenza
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., Paul McCobb, H Sacks & Sons
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare midcentury American designer Paul McCobb walnut 14-drawer dresser credenza #8053. Original finish in beautiful vintage condition, has front folding walnut front accordion doors ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Credenzas
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Brass
Mid-Century Tall Credenza by Paul McCobb circa 1950 Planner Group #1514 Walnut
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful mid-century tall 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. Soli...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Credenzas
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Maple
Mid Century Paul McCobb Calvin Wall Unit Etagere Walnut Brass Base
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning Mid century American designer Paul McCobb Wall unit with lower credenza in walnut. Original finish in good vintage condition with front ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Credenzas
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Brass
Paul McCobb Black Lacquer and Brass Dresser or Credenza, Newly Refinished
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern eight-drawer long dresser or credenza
By Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture.
USA, 1950s
Black lacquered walnut, with brass finished trim and ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Credenzas
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Walnut, Lacquer
1950s Paul McCobb for Planner Group Iron Leg Credenza Mid Century Modern
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A scarce Paul McCobb for Planner Group Credenza featuring a 60” cabinet on an iron leg coffee table base circa 1950s. This configuration doesn’t surface often with an orangish tint...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Credenzas
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Iron
Paul McCobb "Irwin Collection" Credenza with Travertine Stone Top & Brass Accent
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid Century modern credenza designed by Paul McCobb for the “Irwin Collection” at Calvin Group in the United States circa 1950’s. This stunning credenza sits on a beautiful polished ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Credenzas
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Travertine, Brass
Mid century Paul McCobb Calvin Credenza Brass Black Lacquer with top unit
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century American designer Paul McCobb Calvin Irwin Collection credenza unit In Black Lacquer. Has top unit with Glass doors and lower small storage areas. The lower Credenza has...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Credenzas
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Brass
Paul McCobb Planner Group Black Lacquered Sideboard Credenza, Newly Refinished
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Minimalist Mid-Century Modern sliding door sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet
By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture "Planner Group"
USA, 1950s
Black lacque...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Credenzas
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Maple, Lacquer
Very Rare Mid-Century Modern Maple Predictor Credenza by Paul McCobb for O’hearn
By Paul McCobb, O'Hearn Furniture 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful unique Mid-Century Modern solid maple credenza sideboard #8354 designed by Paul McCobb for O'Hearn "Predictor" collection, circa 1950. This rare piece has a single vertical...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Credenzas
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Steel
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 Credenzas
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Maple
Paul McCobb for Calvin Mid Century Vitrolite and Bleached Mahogany Credenza
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb for Calvin Mid Century Vitrolite and Bleached Mahogany Credenza
This credenza measures: 60 wide x 19 deep x 32.25 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in what...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Credenzas
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Vitrolite, Mahogany
Paul McCobb Irwin Collection Brass and Leather Credenza by Calvin
By Calvin Furniture, Directional, Paul McCobb
Located in Miami, FL
All original Paul McCobb mahogany cabinet or sideboard from The Calvin Group (earlier Irwin Collection) by Calvin Furniture, which is part of the work the designer created for Directional (model 1066). The mid-century modern credenza features: three drawers with brass knobs; two sliding leather doors with brass pulls and brass edges; interior fitted with two shelves, each adjustable to four different positions; brass X stretchers; label. 100% original finish and condition. The perfect vintage piece to use as a bar cabinet, a media console or a server buffet. Part of a one owner collection of McCobb furniture exclusively presented by Select Modern; a truly rare time capsule find! There are more pieces from this collection available in our storefront. A copy of the original 1956 purchase receipt for all the pieces from this collection is available. Works well in many different decors, from eclectic modern...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Credenzas
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Brass
Paul McCobb Planner Group Sliding Door Credenza with Drawers, Classic Modernist
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Buffalo, NY
From the Paul McCobb Modular Planner Group line of Winchendon Furniture. Solid maple cabinet holds three drawers on one side single drawer with adj...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Credenzas
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Grasscloth, Maple
Paul McCobb for Calvin Mid Century Mahogany Credenza
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb for Calvin Mid Century Mahogany Credenza
This credenza measures: 71.25 wide x 19 deep x 32.25 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored vi...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Credenzas
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Mahogany
Paul Mccobb Credenza #7306-E
By Paul McCobb
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Paul Mccobb Bi-fold door Credenza
Original bleached Mahogany and Vitrolite glass top
16 drawers.
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1970s North American Vintage Paul McCobb Credenzas
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Mahogany
Paul McCobb, Irwin Collection for Calvin Wall Unit Hutch Credenza
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern, two piece, walnut and brass, wall unit hutch credenza by Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture, Irwin Collection features a bottom crede...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Credenzas
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Brass
Mid-Century Modern Mahogany w Glass Dresser Credenza by Paul McCobb for Calvin
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Simple and elegant 5-drawer credenza with large storage compartment which features a shelf. Refinished in the original stain, waxed and polished. White milk glass top is excellent, m...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Credenzas
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Brass, Nickel
Mid-Century Modern Credenza by Paul McCobb, 'Irwin Collection'
By Paul McCobb
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Iconic Mid-Century Credenza designed by Paul McCobb for his Irwin Collection, it has the label in the first drawer. This great piece is made of mahogany wood grain with accenting bra...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Credenzas
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Metal, Brass
Vintage "Planner Group" Credenza by Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture
By Paul McCobb, Winchendon
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Exceptional vintage “Planner Group” credenza by Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture in the United States, circa 1950s. This credenza belongs to the f...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Credenzas
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Smoked Glass, Birch, Ebony
Paul McCobb for Calvin Sideboard and Bar with Leather and Caned Front
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A quite stunning combination sideboard with a bar cabinet on top. The bar has felt on the bottom so it can be easily position to sit anywhere on the credenza top. We have had he piec...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Credenzas
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Wood
Eight Drawer 'Irwin' Credenza / Dresser by Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture, USA
By Paul McCobb
Located in Deland, FL
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern sideboard credenza or bar cabinet designed by Paul McCobb for his Irwin collection line for Calvin Furniture. The cabinet features stunning Honduran...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Credenzas
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Mahogany
Vintage Mahogany "Irwin Collection" Credenza by Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This vintage mahogany credenza is a stunning piece of furniture designed by Paul McCobb and manufactured by Calvin Furniture as part of The I...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Credenzas
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Brass
Vintage "Irwin Collection" Mahogany and Brass Credenza by Paul McCobb
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful vintage “Irwin Collection” mahogany and brass credenza by Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture, manufactured in the United States, circa 1950s. Thi...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Credenzas
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Brass
Mid-Century "Irwin Collection" Travertine Credenza by Paul McCobb
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Introducing a timeless mid-century credenza designed by Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture in Grand Rapids, Michigan, circa 1950s. It is part of The Irwin Collection, renowned for its ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Credenzas
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Travertine, Brass
Paul McCobb for Calvin Mid Century Brass Base Credenza with Hutch
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb for Calvin mid century brass base credenza with hutch
The credenza measures: 60 wide x 19 deep x 60.75 inches
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call re...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Credenzas
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Brass
Pair of Paul McCobb for Calvin Sliding Door Credenzas
By Paul McCobb
Located in St. Louis, MO
Pair of Paul McCobb for Calvin credenza refinished in dark espresso with sliding doors and aluminum trim. Each side has an adjustable s...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Credenzas
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Aluminum
Paul McCobb Credenza with Travertine Top
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish midcentury sideboard features the iconic design of Paul McCobb and boasts vintage mahogany finish and a striking travertine top. Tapered brass legs add to the appeal of ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Credenzas
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Wood
Paul McCobb for Calvin Mid Century 16-Drawer Mahogany and Brass Sideboard Buffet
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb for Calvin mid century 16-drawer mahogany and brass sideboard buffet credenza
Measures: 71.25 wide x 19 deep x 27.25 high
Restored vintage condition. Piece is rest...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Credenzas
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Brass
Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Leather Sliding Door Credenza for Calvin Group
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern brown leather sliding doors sideboard/credenza with 3 top drawers. Behind the sliding doors are 2 adjustable shelves in a dark brown finish. The out...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Credenzas
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Brass
Paul McCobb Calvin Group Credenza
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in New York, NY
Classic Paul McCobb sideboard, server, credenza for Clavin. The cabinet has two sliding doors, each with leather fronts, and a metal handle. The doors open to interior storage. The u...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Credenzas
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Metal
Midcentury 4 Drawer Low Dresser Paul McCobb Planner Group #1504 Rare Iron Base
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare midcentury low dresser credenza by Paul McCobb circa 1950 Planner Group #1504 with 4 low drawers - Solid maple construction has a raw blonde maple lacquered finish. All original...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Credenzas
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Iron
Paul McCobb Dresser for Calvin Furniture
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning vintage modern dresser was designed by Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture. Sleek compact design with eight large drawers, unique metal pulls, and metal trim on the fronts...
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Credenzas
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Walnut
Amazing Midcentury Paul McCobb H Sacks & Sons 9-Drawer Tall Walnut Dresser
By H Sacks & Sons, Paul McCobb, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare midcentury American designer Paul McCobb Walnut 9-drawer dresser wardrobe #8074. Original finish in beautiful Vintage condition, has original folding walnut front accordion door...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Credenzas
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Brass
Mid-Century Modern Dresser by Paul McCobb
By Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A beautiful vintage modern sideboard by Paul McCobb with a sleek marble top. This stunning case piece offers plenty of room for storage within its many drawers hidden by unique foldi...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Credenzas
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Maple
Paul McCobb Credenza by Winchendon Perimeter Group
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This vintage Paul McCobb Perimeter Group credenza features double-sided cabinets, drawers for storage, and unique ebonized finish. Classic McCobb drawe...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Credenzas
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Wood
Paul McCobb for Calvin Linear Mid Century Walnut Credenza
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb for Calvin Linear Mid Century Walnut Credenza
This credenza measures: 48 wide x 18 deep x 34.25 inches high
We take our photos in a controlled lighting studio to show a...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Credenzas
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Metal
Midcentury White Door Credenza Paul McCobb Planner Group #1514 Black Lacquer
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful mid century tall credenza by Paul McCobb circa 1950 Planner Group #1514 has 1 adjustable shelves with pins with 1 drawer on the left side and 3 drawers on the right side. S...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Credenzas
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Brass
Mid-Century Modern Credenza by Paul McCobb for Planner Group #1513
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Boynton Beach, FL
Time capsule condition low credenza/hutch by Paul McCobb for The Planner Group. Model #1513. Mostly solid wood construction with some veneer on the trim. A nice rich walnut finish. T...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Credenzas
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Glass, Wood
Paul McCobb for Calvin Midcentury Mahogany and Brass Bar Credenza Cabinet
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb for Calvin midcentury Mahogany and Brass Bar Credenza Cabinet
This credenza measures: 36 wide x 19.25 deep x 33.25 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Credenzas
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Brass
Paul McCobb for Calvin Linear Mid Century Walnut Credenza
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb for Calvin Linear Mid Century Walnut Credenza
This credenza measures: 66 wide x 18 deep x 34 inches high
We take our photos in a controlled lighting studio to show as m...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Credenzas
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Metal
Solid Birch Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Credenza Long Dresser Paul McCobb
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Nice wooden handles three compartments three drawers Paul McCobb credenza. Nice TV base cabinet. Excellent original vintage condition with beautiful wood grain.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Credenzas
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Birch
Paul McCobb for Calvin Mahogany and Travertine Dresser with Dual Tri-Fold Doors
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Dual tri-fold door mahogany and travertine dresser by Paul McCobb for Calvin's Irwin Collection. Beautifully grained walnut tri-fold doors and solid mahogany stretchers with a creamy slab of travertine, this iconic piece of elegant modern design could also work as a clean lined credenza...
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1950s American Vintage Paul McCobb Credenzas
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Travertine
Four Drawers Small Petit Narrow Bachelor Chest
By Paul McCobb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice narrow Mid-Century Modern bachelor chest by Paul McCobb.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Credenzas
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Aluminum
Harvey Probber Black Lacquer Mahogany Brass Hardware and Legs 4 Drawer Chest
By Harvey Probber, Paul McCobb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern black lacquer mahogany brass hardware bachelor chest compact dresser by Harvey Probber.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Credenzas
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Brass
Paul McCobb Server
By Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large server by Paul McCobb with ample storage and both metal and wood hardware.
Location: Brooklyn NY.
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Credenzas
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Mahogany
Paul Mccobb credenzas for sale on 1stDibs.
Paul McCobb credenzas 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 credenzas, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original credenzas 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 credenzas by Calvin, Baker Furniture Company, and Edward Wormley. Prices for Paul McCobb credenzas can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $2,610 and can go as high as $18,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,995.
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Questions About Paul McCobb Credenzas
- 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.