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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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Period: Late 20th Century
Creator: Paul McCobb
Paul McCobb for Calvin Mid Century Bleached Mahogany and Brass Coffee Table
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb for Calvin Mid Century Bleached Mahogany and Brass Coffee Table This coffee table measures: 66 wide x 32 deep x 16 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in wha...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Tables

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Brass

Paul McCobb Calvin MCM Leather Brass and Bleached Mahogany Magazine Side Table
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb for Calvin Mid Century Leather, Brass and Bleached Mahogany Magazine Side Table This side table measures: 28 wide x 22 deep x 20.25 inches high All pieces of furniture ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Tables

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Brass

Paul McCobb for Calvin Mid Century Vitrolite Coffee Table
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb for Calvin Mid Century Vitrolite Coffee Table This table measures: 54.25 wide x 32.25 deep x 16 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Tables

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Vitrolite, Wood

Paul McCobb for Planner Group Mid Century Side Table - Pair
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb for Planner Group Mid Century Side Table - Pair Each side table measures: 19 wide x 26.5 deep x 20 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restor...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Tables

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Brass

Paul McCobb for Calvin Mid Century Walnut and Cane Coffee Table
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in Countryside, 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 Mid Century Drop Leaf Dining Table with 3 Leaves
By Paul McCobb
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb Mid Century Drop Leaf Dining Table with 3 Leaves This table measures: 22.25 wide x 40 deep x 29 inches high, with a chair clearance of 26 inches, each leaf measures 12 i...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Tables

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Wood

Paul McCobb for Calvin Midcentury Brass and Mahogany Serving Bar Cart
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb for Calvin midcentury Brass and Mahogany Serving Bar Cart This bar cart measures: 40 wide x 20 deep x 30 inches high, each drop leaf measures 20 inches making a maximu...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Tables

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Brass

Paul McCobb for Planner Group Midcentury Nightstand
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb for planner group midcentury nightstand. This nightstand measures: 22.25 wide x 14.25 deep x 23 inches high. All pieces of fu...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Tables

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Chrome

Paul McCobb for Bell and Howell Mid Century Cane and Brass Stereo Console
By Paul McCobb, Bell & Howell
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb for Bell and Howell Mid Century cane and brass Stereo Console This stereo console measures: 50 wide x 19 deep x 33.75 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Tables

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Brass

Paul McCobb Mid-Century Connoisseur Side End Table
By Paul McCobb
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb Connoisseur midcentury side end table. This side table measures: 32 wide x 26 deep x 24.25 inches high. All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Tables

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Brass

Paul McCobb for Bell & Howell Midcentury Hi Fi Radio Console
By Bell & Howell, Paul McCobb
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb for Bell & Howell midcentury Hi-Fi radio console. This console measures: 72 wide x 19 deep x 34.75 inches high. All pieces of furniture...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Tables

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Brass

Paul McCobb for Calvin Connoisseur Collection Mid-Century Side Table
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb for Calvin Connoisseur Collection midcentury side table This table measures: 32 wide x 28 deep x 18 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call r...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Tables

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Brass

Paul McCobb for Calvin Linear Mid-Century Vanity Cabinet
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb for Calvin Linear midcentury vanity cabinet This vanity cabinet measures: 75 wide x 18 deep x 40 inches high All pieces of...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Tables

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Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Coffee Table
By Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning vintage modern maple coffee table features a rectangular top with splayed and tapered legs underneath. A stylish design by Paul McCo...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Tables

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Maple

Paul McCobb for Planner Group Mid Century Expanding Dining Table with 2 Leaves
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb for Planner Group mid century expanding dining table with 2 leaves This table measures: 42.5 wide x 41.75 deep x 29 high, with a chair clearance of 28.25 inches, each ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Tables

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Wood

Paul McCobb for Calvin Mid Century Walnut and Brass Dining Table with 6 Leaves
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in Countryside, 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 le...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Tables

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Brass

Paul McCobb for Calvin Mid Century Side End Tables, Pair
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb for Calvin mid century side end tables - pair Each table measures: 21 wide x 22 deep x 24 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 Tables

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Wood

Paul McCobb for Planner Group Mid Century Drop Leaf Dining Table
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb for Planner Group mid century drop leaf dining table. This table measures: 22 wide x 40 deep x 29 inches high, with a chair clearance of 26 inches; each leaf is 15 inc...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Tables

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Wood

Paul McCobb for Planner Group Mid Century Coffee Table
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Countryside, 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

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Wood

Paul McCobb for Calvin Mid Century Brass X Base Dining Table
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb for Calvin mid century brass X base dining table The table measures: 71.75 wide x 40 deep x 29 high, with a chair clearance of 24.5 inches; each leaf is 15 inches wide...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Tables

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Brass

Paul Mccobb for Calvin Mid Century Large Walnut Coffee Table
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul Mccobb for Calvin mid century large walnut coffee table This table measures: 54 wide x 32 deep x 16.5 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restor...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Tables

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Walnut

Paul McCobb for Calvin Mid Century Mahogany and Brass Expanding Dining Table
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb for Calvin Mid Century Mahogany and Brass Expanding Dining Table The table measures: 60 wide x 38 deep x 28.75 high, with a chair clearance of 24.5 inches; each leaf i...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Tables

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Brass

Paul McCobb for Planner Group Mid Century 2 Tier Corner Table
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb For Planner Group mid century 2 tier corner table The table measures: 30 wide x 30 deep x 21 inches high All pieces of furnitur...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Tables

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Wood

Paul McCobb for Calvin Linear Mid Century Side End Table
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb for calvin linear mid century side end table This table is 21.5 wide x 21.5 deep x 24.5 inches tall All pieces of furniture ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Tables

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Chrome

Paul McCobb for Calvin Mid Century Side End Tables - Pair
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb for Calvin Mid Century Side End Tables - Pair Each table measures: 21.25 wide x 22.25 deep x 24 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored v...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Tables

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Wood

Vintage Paul McCobb End Table for Calvin
By Paul McCobb
Located in Pasadena, TX
Paul McCobb His Planner Group, manufactured by Winchendon Furniture Company, was among the best selling contemporary furniture lines of the 1950s and was in continuous production fr...
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1970s North 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 Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Countryside, 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

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Brass

Paul McCobb for Lane Delineator Mid Century Walnut Coffee Table
By Paul McCobb, Lane Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb for Lane Delineator Mid Century Walnut Coffee Table Coffee table measures: 56 wide x 19 deep x 15 inches high All pieces of furniture c...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Tables

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Walnut

Paul McCobb for Planner Group Mid Century Side End Tables, Pair
By Paul McCobb
Located in Countryside, 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

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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

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Wood

Mid-Century Modern Expandable Drop-Leaf Dining Table by Paul McCobb
By Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This gorgeous vintage modern dining table features a drop leaf design with three additional leaves allowing this table to go from 25.75 inches wide all the way to 90 inches wide. The...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Tables

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Aluminum

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.
Questions About Paul McCobb Tables
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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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