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Paul McCobb Desks

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
Rare Midcentury Paul McCobb 1562 Drop Lid Desk with Organizer Maple T Pulls
Rare Midcentury Paul McCobb 1562 Drop Lid Desk with Organizer Maple T Pulls

Rare Midcentury Paul McCobb 1562 Drop Lid Desk with Organizer Maple T Pulls

$8,800

Rare Midcentury Paul McCobb 1562 Drop Lid Desk with Organizer Maple T Pulls

By Paul McCobb, Planner Group

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Beautiful Paul McCobb planner group #1562 drop lid desk with Rare organizer inside and adjustable glass shelf blonde maple finish T-pulls all solid maple. Flip down front door is des...

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

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Planner Group Double Pedestal Desk by Paul McCobb for Winchendon for Refinishing
Planner Group Double Pedestal Desk by Paul McCobb for Winchendon for Refinishing

Planner Group Double Pedestal Desk by Paul McCobb for Winchendon for Refinishing

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Planner Group Double Pedestal Desk by Paul McCobb for Winchendon for Refinishing

By Winchendon, Paul McCobb

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Planner Group #1561 Double Pedestal Desk with (5) drawers and (1) pull-out writing surface by Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture Company, Winchendon Mass. * In need of Refinishin...

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

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Paul McCobb for Planner Group Mid Century Tobacco Desk
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Paul McCobb for Planner Group Mid Century Tobacco Desk

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Paul McCobb for Planner Group Mid Century Tobacco Desk

By Planner Group, Paul McCobb

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Paul McCobb for Planner Group Mid Century Tobacco Desk This desk measures: 48 wide x 18.25 deep x 29 high, with a chair clearance of 23.5 inches Good Vintage Condition - Desk has M...

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

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Wood

MCM Maple Student Desk #1560 Planner Group for Winchendon by Paul McCobb
MCM Maple Student Desk #1560 Planner Group for Winchendon by Paul McCobb

MCM Maple Student Desk #1560 Planner Group for Winchendon by Paul McCobb

$3,295

MCM Maple Student Desk #1560 Planner Group for Winchendon by Paul McCobb

By Paul McCobb, Winchendon

Located in Topeka, KS

Fantastic vintage MCM (Mid-Century Modern) maple student desk #1560 Planner Group for Winchendon designed by Paul McCobb. This piece has been attributed based upon archived research ...

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

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Brass

Rare Midcentury Paul McCobb #1562 Drop Lid Desk with Organizer Maple Black Brass
Rare Midcentury Paul McCobb #1562 Drop Lid Desk with Organizer Maple Black Brass

Rare Midcentury Paul McCobb #1562 Drop Lid Desk with Organizer Maple Black Brass

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Rare Midcentury Paul McCobb #1562 Drop Lid Desk with Organizer Maple Black Brass

By Paul McCobb, Planner Group

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Beautiful Paul McCobb planner group #1562 drop lid desk with Rare organizer inside and adjustable glass shelf in original Black Lacquer finish brass cone pulls all solid maple. Flip ...

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

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Paul McCobb for Calvin Mid Century Mahogany and Brass Desk
Paul McCobb for Calvin Mid Century Mahogany and Brass Desk

Paul McCobb for Calvin Mid Century Mahogany and Brass Desk

$4,595

Paul McCobb for Calvin Mid Century Mahogany and Brass Desk

By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Paul McCobb for Calvin Mid Century Mahogany and Brass Desk This desk measures: 54 wide x 26 deep x 29 high, with a chair clearance of 28 inches Good Vintage Condition - Areas of St...

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

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Paul McCobb Refinished Blond Maple Student Desk (model 1560)
Paul McCobb Refinished Blond Maple Student Desk (model 1560)

Paul McCobb Refinished Blond Maple Student Desk (model 1560)

$4,250

Paul McCobb Refinished Blond Maple Student Desk (model 1560)

By Paul McCobb

Located in Queens, NY

American Mid-Century blond maple student desk with a rectangular desktop supported on the left by two drawers with circular knob pulls resting on two short...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Desks

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Clean Lined Modern Desk by Paul McCobb
Clean Lined Modern Desk by Paul McCobb

Clean Lined Modern Desk by Paul McCobb

$5,800

Clean Lined Modern Desk by Paul McCobb

By Paul McCobb

Located in Atlanta, GA

Clean lined modern desk, designed by Paul McCobb, American, circa 1960s. This desk is currently being refinished and can be completed in your choice of finish color. The price noted ...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Desks

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Ebonized Mahogany Desk by Paul McCobb, Connoisseur Collection, C. 1950s
Ebonized Mahogany Desk by Paul McCobb, Connoisseur Collection, C. 1950s

Ebonized Mahogany Desk by Paul McCobb, Connoisseur Collection, C. 1950s

$8,800

Ebonized Mahogany Desk by Paul McCobb, Connoisseur Collection, C. 1950s

By Paul McCobb

Located in Westport, CT

Ebonized Mahogany Desk from Paul McCobb's Connoisseur Collection, meticulously restored by Stamford Modern. Crafted in the 1950s, this mid-century icon boasts minimalistic lines and ...

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

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Brass

Paul McCobb Maple Planner Group Desk #1560
Paul McCobb Maple Planner Group Desk #1560

Paul McCobb Maple Planner Group Desk #1560

$2,250

Paul McCobb Maple Planner Group Desk #1560

By Paul McCobb, Winchendon

Located in Dallas, TX

A classic example of American mid-century design, this maple student desk was designed by Paul McCobb as part of his celebrated Planner Group collection for Winchendon Furniture. Int...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Desks

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Maple

Paul McCobb Mid-Century Modern Blond Maple Student Desk, Model 1560
Paul McCobb Mid-Century Modern Blond Maple Student Desk, Model 1560

Paul McCobb Mid-Century Modern Blond Maple Student Desk, Model 1560

$4,250

Paul McCobb Mid-Century Modern Blond Maple Student Desk, Model 1560

By Paul McCobb

Located in Queens, NY

American Mid-Century blond maple student desk with a rectangular desktop supported on the left by two drawers with circular knob pulls resting on two short...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Desks

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Paul McCobb for Winchendon Mid Century Maple Double Pedestal Desk with T Pulls
Paul McCobb for Winchendon Mid Century Maple Double Pedestal Desk with T Pulls

Paul McCobb for Winchendon Mid Century Maple Double Pedestal Desk with T Pulls

$3,295

Paul McCobb for Winchendon Mid Century Maple Double Pedestal Desk with T Pulls

By Winchendon, Paul McCobb

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Paul McCobb for Winchendon Mid Century Maple Double Pedestal Desk with T Pulls This desk measures: 53 wide x 26 deep x 29 high, with a chair clearance of 28.25 inches Good Vintage ...

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

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Paul McCobb for Winchendon Walnut Stain Maple #1560 Desk & Spindle Chair
Paul McCobb for Winchendon Walnut Stain Maple #1560 Desk & Spindle Chair

Paul McCobb for Winchendon Walnut Stain Maple #1560 Desk & Spindle Chair

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Paul McCobb for Winchendon Walnut Stain Maple #1560 Desk & Spindle Chair

By Paul McCobb, Winchendon

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A handsome and very original condition, Desk + Chair, designed by Paul McCobb and built by Winchendon Furniture Co, circa 1950s. These are part of the Planner Design Group, which is ...

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Paul McCobb 'Cache Desk Organiser' Wood and Steel by Karakter
Paul McCobb 'Cache Desk Organiser' Wood and Steel by Karakter

Paul McCobb 'Cache Desk Organiser' Wood and Steel by Karakter

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Paul McCobb 'Cache Desk Organiser' Wood and Steel by Karakter

By Paul McCobb

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Storage unit designed by Paul McCobb in 1952. The foundation of the Cache series, part of Paul McCobb’s extensive Planner series, is a beautifully simplistic and easy table with ...

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By Paul McCobb

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Paul Mccobb desks for sale on 1stDibs.

Paul McCobb desks 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 desks, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 23 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 2 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original desks 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 desks by Herman Miller, George Nelson, and Drexel. Prices for Paul McCobb desks can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $555 and can go as high as $12,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,500.

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Questions About Paul McCobb Desks
  • How do I identify Paul McCobb furniture?
    1 Answer
    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?
    1 Answer
    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.
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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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