Paul McCobb Dressers
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
Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture Eight Drawer Marble Top Dresser
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Early Paul McCobb designed "Irwin" Collection dresser made by Calvin Furniture of Grand Rapids, MI. Robust walnut construction conceals eight large pull-out drawers behind a pair of ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Dressers
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Stone, Marble, Brass
Paul McCobb Gentlemans High Chest Dresser Calvin Furniture Irwin Collection Mint
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Paul McCobb Gentlemans high chest dresser Calvin Furniture Irwin Collection MINT
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Dressers
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Brass
Mid Century Modern 8 drawer dresser linear Calvin by Paul Mccobb
By Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid Century Modern 8 drawer dresser linear Calvin by Paul Mccobb. Part of the Linear line by Calvin Furniture co. Has walnut veneer on solid wood frame and drawers with aluminum hand...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Dressers
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Aluminum
Paul McCobb Planner Group Dresser for Winchendon
By Paul McCobb
Located in San Francisco, CA
Paul McCobb design six drawer dresser for his Planner Group series for Winchendon Furniture Company. Made from solid maple wood that has been professionally lacquered in a light Pist...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Dressers
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Brass
Pair of Paul McCobb for Calvin Four Drawer Dressers
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Paul McCobb for Calvin Four Drawer Dressers, Oiled walnut with vertical aluminum edge accents and beveled aluminum pulls.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Dressers
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Aluminum
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 Dressers
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Aluminum
Paul McCobb Two-Drawer on Bench with Black Vitrolite Top
By Paul McCobb
Located in Berlin, DE
Solid maple and aluminum ring pulls. The drawer is in excellent condition.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Dressers
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Aluminum
Paul McCobb Dresser for Calvin Furniture
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
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 Dressers
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Walnut
Pair Midcentury Paul McCobb 3 Drawer Dresser Credenza #1508 Blonde Maple T Pulls
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Vintage mid century Paul McCobb 3 - drawer dresser for Planner Group #1508. Beautiful small dresser by Paul McCobb circa 1950s Planner Group 3 drawer solid maple black T pull...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Dressers
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Steel, Iron
Midcentury Paul McCobb 6 Drawer Dresser Credenza #1509 Blonde Maple T Pulls
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage midcentury Paul McCobb six-drawer dresser credenza Planner Group #1509. Beautiful dresser by Paul McCobb circa 1950s Planner Group, 6 drawer, solid maple, black T pulls and b...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Dressers
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Steel, Iron
Midcentury Tall Dresser by Paul McCobb circa 1950 Planner Group #1501 Blonde
By Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful midcentury tall dresser 4-drawer dresser by Paul McCobb circa 1950 Planner Group #1501 with 4 center drawers. Solid maple construction has a Beautiful Blonde Lacquered fini...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Dressers
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Brass
Midcentury Paul McCobb #1559 Hanging Jewelry Chest Mirror Vanity walnut Brass
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare Paul McCobb #1559 small hanging flip up vanity mirror in solid maple construction with dark brown walnut finish. Very high quality construction with original brass pulls. Made t...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Dressers
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Brass
Midcentury Paul McCobb 3 Drawer Black Dresser Aluminum Ring Pulls
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid Century Modern black lacquer three-drawer dresser by Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture Company. Part of the Planner Group. Located in NYC.
Measures: 36” W x 33.5” H x 18.25” ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Dressers
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Maple, Lacquer
Midcentury Paul McCobb Maple 20-Drawer Dresser #1510 Tobacco Finish brass Pulls
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century American Designer Paul McCobb Maple 20-drawer dresser #1510 Tobacco finish Brass Pulls. Original patina finish in vintage condition - Has original brass Pulls - All solid...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Dressers
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Brass
Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb 3-Drawer Dresser #1508 Blonde Finish Brass Pulls
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage mid-century Paul McCobb 3-drawer dresser Planner Group #1508. Beautiful dresser by Paul McCobb circa 1950s Planner Group, 3 drawer, solid maple, blonde finish, brass pulls, W...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Dressers
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Maple
Midcentury Paul McCobb #1559 Hanging Jewelry Chest Mirror Vanity Maple Brass
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare Paul McCobb #1559 small hanging flip up vanity mirror in solid maple construction with maple Tobacco Blonde finish. Very high quality construction with original brass pulls. Mad...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Dressers
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Brass
Midcentury Paul McCobb Six-Drawer Dresser Credenza #1509 Blonde Maple Brass
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage midcentury super clean Paul McCobb six-drawer dresser credenza Planner Group #1509. Beautiful dresser by Paul McCobb circa 1950s Planner Group, Six drawer, solid maple, Origi...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Dressers
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Steel, Iron
Midcentury Paul McCobb Black 6 Drawer Dresser Credenza #1509 Ring Pulls
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage midcentury Paul McCobb six-drawer dresser credenza Planner Group #1509. Beautiful dresser by Paul McCobb circa 1950s Planner Group Six drawer solid maple. Original aluminum r...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Dressers
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Aluminum
Midcentury Paul McCobb Maple 20 Drawer Dresser #1510 blonde Finish T Pulls
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century American Designer Paul McCobb Maple 20-drawer dresser #1510 Tobacco finish T Pulls. Original patina finish in good vintage condition - Has steel T Pulls - All solid maple...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Dressers
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Steel, Iron
Rare Mid century Paul McCobb #1502 Jewelry Chest 10 Drawer Maple Brass Blonde
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare Clean Paul McCobb #1502 36" small chest of drawers in solid maple construction with blonde finish. Very high quality construction with original brass pulls with patina. Made for...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Dressers
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Brass
Midcentury Paul McCobb Three-Drawer Dresser Credenza #1508 Blonde Maple T Pulls
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage mid century Paul McCobb three-drawer dresser credenza Planner Group #1508. Beautiful dresser by Paul McCobb circa 1950s Planner Group 3 drawer, solid maple black T pulls. Bla...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Dressers
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Steel, Iron
Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb 3-Drawer Dresser #1508 Blonde Finish Brass Pulls
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage mid-century Paul McCobb 3-drawer dresser Planner Group #1508. Beautiful dresser by Paul McCobb circa 1950s Planner Group, 3 drawer, solid maple, blonde finish, brass pulls, W...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Dressers
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Maple
Pair of Midcentury Paul McCobb 3 Drawer Black Lacquer Dressers Brass Knobs
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern black lacquer three-drawer dresser by Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture Company. Part of the Planner Group. Labeled. Beautiful original black lacquer wi...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Dressers
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Brass
Mid century Paul McCobb 8 Drawer Dresser Credenza #1507 Blonde Maple T Pulls
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Mid century Paul McCobb 8 drawer dresser credenza Planner Group #1507. Beautiful dresser by Paul McCobb circa 1950s Planner Group, 8 drawer dresser solid maple with black Ste...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Dressers
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Steel, Iron
Paul McCobb designed Dresser for Lane Furniture
By Lane Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful vintage modern dresser boasts sixteen hefty drawers ensuring plenty of room for storage within its compact design. A stylish case piece with cabinet doors in the cente...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Dressers
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Metal
Ebonized Mahogany Concealed Dresser By Paul McCobb, Irwin Collection, Calvin
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern, double-wide, credenza configuration, concealed mahogany dresser by Paul McCobb, Irwin Collection for Calvin Furniture features accordian fronts that open to revea...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Dressers
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Brass
Linear Group Display Cabinet by Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture, c. 1960s
By Paul McCobb
Located in Deland, FL
The Linear Group was designed by Paul McCobb and manufactured by Calvin Furniture. Constructed from walnut, brass, and glass, the display cabinet is compr...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Dressers
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Walnut
Paul McCobb for Planner Group Mid Century 8 Drawer Lowboy Dresser
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb for Planner Group Mid Century 8 Drawer Lowboy Dresser
This lowboy measures: 60 wide x 18 deep x 33.25 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call res...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Dressers
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Wood
Paul McCobb for Calvin Linear MCM Walnut and Aluminum 4 Drawer Highboy Dresser
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb for Calvin Linear Mid Century Walnut and Aluminum Highboy Dresser
This highboy measures: 38 wide x 18 deep x 45 inches high
We take our photos in a controlled lighting ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Dressers
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Aluminum
Mid Century Modern 6 drawer tall dresser linear Calvin by Paul Mccobb
By Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid Century Modern 6 drawer tall dresser linear Calvin by Paul Mccobb. Part of the Linear line by Calvin Furniture co. Has walnut veneer on solid wood frame and drawers with aluminum...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Dressers
Materials
Aluminum
Paul Mccobb Dresser or Sideboard for Calvin The Irwin Collection
By Paul McCobb
Located in Chicago, IL
Paul Mccobb dresser or sideboard for Calvin The Irwin Collection.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Dressers
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Wood
Paul McCobb for Calvin Linear MCM Walnut and Aluminum 4 Drawer Highboy Dresser
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb for Calvin Linear Mid Century Walnut and Aluminum Highboy Dresser
This highboy measures: 38 wide x 18 deep x 45 inches high
We take our photos in a controlled lighting ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Dressers
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Aluminum
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 Dressers
Materials
Birch
Paul McCobb Designed Dresser w/ Rosewood Dovetail
By Lane Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Master designer Paul McCobb produced this dresser set for Lane Furniture, featuring warm walnut grain offset by inlay rosewood corners and polished chrome hardware. Made for Paul McC...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Dressers
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Chrome
Paul McCobb Dresser Chest w/Vitrolite Glass Top, Calvin Furniture 1960
By Paul McCobb, Irwin Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair Paul McCobb Dressers w/Vitrolite Glass Top, 1960 for Calvin Furniture. Restored in Sunshine yellow paint.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Dressers
Materials
Vitrolite, Wood, Paint
Paul McCobb Planner Group Winchendon Lacquered Maple Modular Dresser Unit
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern, 2 piece, lacquered black and white, modular, maple dresser unit by Paul McCobb Planner Group Winchendon features a 2-drawer dresser wi...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Dressers
Materials
Brass
Paul McCobb for Calvin Concealed Mahogany Dresser
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern, streamlined, mahogany dresser by Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture: The Irwin Collection features bi-fold doors that open to reveal four 5 inch height drawers that...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Dressers
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Brass
Paul Mccobb Vintage Dresser for Calvin The Irwin Collection
By Paul McCobb
Located in Chicago, IL
Paul Mccobb vintage dresser for Calvin The Irwin Collection.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Dressers
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Wood
Mid-Century Linear Group Chest of Drawers by Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture
By Paul McCobb
Located in Deland, FL
Designed by Paul McCobb and manufactured by Calvin Furniture, this four-drawer dresser features aluminum accents and slender drawer pulls that emphasize its clean lines and beautiful...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Paul Mccobb dressers for sale on 1stDibs.
Paul McCobb dressers 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 dressers, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original dressers 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 dressers by George Nelson, Baker Furniture Company, and Herman Miller. Prices for Paul McCobb dressers can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,800 and can go as high as $12,800, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,500.
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Questions About Paul McCobb Dressers
- 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.