Paul McCobb Tables
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 Planer Group Maple Wrought Iron Side Table
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Minimal, mid century modern, side table by Paul McCobb for Planner Group features a wrought iron frame with graduated tiers of maple and slat maple. The lower tier is 6.5 inches heig...
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Tables
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Wrought Iron
Mid-Century Paul McCobb Calvin Group Dining Set
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This vintage dining set features the unique Mid-Century design of Paul McCobb produced for the Calvin group. Stylish aluminum trim contrasts with the rich walnut finish of this expan...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Tables
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Fabric, Walnut
$4,760 Sale Price / set
26% Off
Paul McCobb for Calvin Dining Table with Brass X Cross Support, Customizable
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in St. Louis, MO
Philippine Mahogany dining table with brass X stretcher between tapered legs, designed by Paul McCobb, part of his Irwin collection for Calvin. Includes two 15" extension leaves, len...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Tables
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Brass
Paul McCobb Display or Cocktail Table
By Paul McCobb
Located in Chicago, IL
Paul McCobb for Irwin collection display table, model C8707
Comprised of eight equal rectangular 1/4" milk glass slabs on an architectural bridge lik...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Tables
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Brass
Rare Paul McCobb Trapezoidal Side or End Table.
By Paul McCobb
Located in Kansas City, MO
Paul McCobb trapezoid end or side table with a drawer and glass shelf supported in a solid brass cross stretcher frame. Beautifully refinished. Front edge is 18.25" wide. Back edge...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Tables
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Brass
Mahogany and Brass Table by Paul McCobb
By Paul McCobb
Located in New York, NY
Inlaid brass edged coffee and end table model no. 7012 in mahogany with three drawers by Paul McCobb, American, 1950s.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Tables
Paul McCobb for Dunbar Parsons-Style Dark Finished Wooden End / Side Table
By Paul McCobb
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century wooden square end / side table with four square wooden legs with a dark brown stained finish. (PAUL MCCOBB FOR DUNBAR FURNITURE COMPANY)
Some wear to finish.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Tables
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Wood
Paul McCobb Planner Group Coffee Table
By Paul McCobb
Located in Toledo, OH
Paul McCobb Planner Group coffee table for Calvin Furniture, Co. Walnut coffee table with a single drawer and full lower storage. 54" long x 32" w...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Tables
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Walnut
Paul McCobb for Calvin MCM Ebonized Mahogany Brass and White Laminate Desk
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Paul McCobb for Calvin mid century ebonized mahogany brass and white laminate desk
Desk measures: 54.5 wide x 26 deep x 29 inches high, with a cha...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Tables
Materials
Brass
Signed Paul McCobb Maple Extension Dining Table, Two Leaves, Mid-Century Modern
By Paul McCobb
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Lovely signed Paul McCobb maple extension dining table with two leaves. This table has two 15" leaves which makes it quite large when installed. Pair this table with its original set...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Tables
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Maple
A Rare Paul McCobb Brass and Marble Dinette Table
By Paul McCobb
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare architectural brass dinette table with X stretcher and a beautiful original marble top. Attributed to Paul McCobb. Still researching to determine...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Tables
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Marble, Brass
Paul McCobb Beech wood and Leather cocktail table.Perimeter Group, Winchendon
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture Company, 1950."Perimeter Group" beech wood and leather cocktail table.Stunning table,classic mid century modern design.. This line was very ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Tables
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Leather, Beech
Low Console Table Designed by Paul McCobb for Calvin
By Paul McCobb
Located in Stamford, CT
A square brass armature console table with travertine marble top designed by Paul McCobb.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Tables
Materials
Brass
Pair of Wood Side Tables by Paul McCobb with Later White Lacquered Finish
By Paul McCobb
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Wood Side Tables by Paul McCobb with Later White Lacquered Finish
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Tables
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Wood
Mid Century Square Coffee Table by Paul McCobb for Planner Group, USA, c. 1960's
By Paul McCobb
Located in Deland, FL
Iconic, minimal and absolutely stunning this coffee table designed by the visionary Paul McCobb for Planner Group is the quintessential archetype of American Modern design. Constructed of solid maple with exceptional wood grains, conical legs and intricate beveled edges this minimal table can blend seamlessly with a myriad of design backdrops from MCM to Contemporary to Modern to Minimalism. Perfect both in an office setting or in the home as the center of a living room or even functioning as a cocktail table...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Tables
Materials
Maple
Paul McCobb Square Center Birch Coffee Table
By Paul McCobb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice Mid-Century Modern square center table with con tapered legs.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Tables
Materials
Birch
Paul McCobb for Planner Group Mid Century Coffee Table
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Paul McCobb for Planner Group mid century coffee table
The table measures: 60 wide x 18 deep x 15 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored vintag...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Tables
Materials
Wood
Paul McCobb for Calvin Mid Century Walnut and Cane Coffee Table
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Paul McCobb for Calvin Mid Century Walnut and Cane Coffee Table
This coffee table measures: 32 wide x 32 deep x 20.25 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Tables
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Cane, Walnut
Paul McCobb for Planner Group Mid Century Side End Tables, Pair
By Paul McCobb
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Paul McCobb for Planner Group Mid Century side end tables, pair
Each table measures: 36 wide x 18 deep x 10 high
This price includes getting this set in what we call Restored Vinta...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Tables
Materials
Wood
Paul McCobb End Tables Perimeter Group for Winchendon Furniture Co. 1950
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture Company, 1950."Perimeter Group" beech wood and leather end tables.Stunning tables,classic mid century modern design.. This line was very lim...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Tables
Materials
Leather, Beech
Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb for Planner Group Side Table
By Paul McCobb
Located in Newfoundland, PA
Usual size Paul McCobb for planner group occasional side table.
Measuring: 24 in W x 18 in D x 20 in H.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Tables
Materials
Maple
Paul McCobb Brass Side or End Table with Uncommon Textured Top
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in Highland, IN
The Paul McCobb side or end table features a brass base and a most unusual top with a wonderful textured pattern. This table is more commonly seen with a travertine or vitrolite top....
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Tables
Materials
Brass
Paul McCobb for Calvin Mid Century Walnut and Brass Dining Table with 6 Leaves
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Paul McCobb for Calvin Mid Century Walnut and Brass Dining Table with 6 Leaves
This table measures: 62.25 wide x 41.25 deep x 29 high, with a chair clearance of 28 inches, each leaf...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Coffee Table by Paul McCobb for Planner Group
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Raleigh, NC
Mid-century minimalistic coffee table designed by Paul McCobb for Planner Group, USA. This low-profile coffee table is made from beautifully crafted solid maple wood. Flared long leg...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Tables
Materials
Wood, Maple
Paul McCobb for Planner Group Mid Century Square Coffee Table
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Paul McCobb for Planner Group mid century square coffee table
Coffee table measures: 32 wide x 32 deep x 20.25 high
All piec...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Tables
Materials
Wood
Paul McCobb Perimeter Group Walnut Leather Side Table
By Paul McCobb, Winchendon
Located in Baltimore, MD
Spectacular 1960s rare mid-century end/ side table designed by Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture Company, 1960s "Perimeter Group". Features an oval shaped top in beautifully grain...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Paul McCobb Brass Inset Leather Caned Magazine Table
By Paul McCobb
Located in Chicago, IL
Paul McCobb magazine table. Caned shelves with leather top. Brass edging. High quality Paul McCobb.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Tables
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table by Paul McCobb
By Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A beautiful vintage modern cocktail table by Paul McCobb with a black matte finish over wood and beveled edges. The iconic splayed and tapered legs add to the midcentury appeal. This sleek and functional square midcentury coffee table...
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1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Tables
Materials
Wood
$900 Sale Price
43% Off
Rattan Shelf Side Table by Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture, 1950s
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A Mid-Century Modern side table with shelf designed by Paul McCobb. Constructed in light walnut wood with a round top of opaque Vitrolite glass and features a rattan lower shelf. Cra...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Tables
Materials
Walnut, Glass
Paul Mccobb tables for sale on 1stDibs.
Paul McCobb tables 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 tables, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 327 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 12 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original tables 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 tables by Dunbar, Edward Wormley, and Knoll. Prices for Paul McCobb tables can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $595 and can go as high as $18,375, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,450.
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Questions About Paul McCobb Tables
- 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.
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