Paul McCobb End 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.
Color: Brown
Creator: Paul McCobb
Paul McCobb Iron and Birch Tables, Planner Group, 1950's
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Round Rock, TX
An early pair of Paul McCobb iron and birch side or occasional tables designed for Winchendon Furniture in the 1950's.
These are fantastic examples of early American modern design...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb End Tables
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Iron
Pair of Paul McCobb End Tables
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Denton, TX
A pair of walnut tops with aluminium base side tables from the Erwin collection designed by Paul McCobb for Calvin furniture.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb End Tables
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Aluminum
Early Paul McCobb Winchendon Planner Group Side End Table Unmarked
By Paul McCobb, Winchendon
Located in Forest Grove, PA
An early and rare Paul McCobb for Winchendon Planner Group end or side table. Unmarked.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb End Tables
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Brass
Paul McCobb Side Tables #8712 with Original Vitrolite Tops
By Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare pair of Paul Mccobb side tables retaining the original white "carrera glass" tops. Part of the Irwin Collection by Calvin Furniture Co.. McCobb em...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb End Tables
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Vitrolite, Mahogany
Ebonized Paul McCobb Perimeter Group by Winchendon End Tables, Pair
By Paul McCobb
Located in Wilton, CT
A very special pair of iconic Paul McCobb end tables/night stands. These mid century modern pieces are constructed in maple and lacquered in blackened brown. The hardware is original. Stylish and highly utilitarian, these end tables/night stands are perfect for the living room or bedroom. Ensuring the investment quality of these pieces, a Paul McCobb Perimeter Group...
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1960s Vintage Paul McCobb End Tables
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Brass
Mahogany End Table by Paul McCobb for Calvin, Irwin Collection
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern, bleached mahogany, end table by Paul McCobb for Calvin, Irwin Collection features a leather top with brass trim, caned lower shelf and nickel plated brass pulls. ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb End Tables
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Brass
Paul McCobb Planner Group Side Tables for Winchendon
By Paul McCobb
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of Paul McCobb design Planner Group side tables for Winchendon Furniture. Original matched pair in solid maple with brass cone shape pulls, labeled and in very good original con...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb End Tables
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Maple
Pair of Paul McCobb for Calvin Brass and Walnut Cantilever End/Side Tables
By Paul McCobb
Located in New York, NY
PAIR of American Mid-Century cantilever design end / side tables with rectangular walnut tops above a small drawer with brass drawer pulls, flanked below on the opposite side by an o...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb End Tables
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Metal, Brass
Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture Blond Wood and Brass Nightstand / End Table
By Paul McCobb
Located in New York, NY
American mid-century rectangular nightstand / end table with a rectangular blond wooden top over two drawers with brass knob drawer pulls, supported by a brass frame with a stretcher base. (PAUL MCCOBB FOR CALVIN FURNITURE...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb End Tables
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Metal, Brass
Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture Co. Circular Walnut and Cane End / Side Table
By Paul McCobb
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century end / side table with a circular top, walnut frame, and square caned lower stretcher shelf, resting on four walnut dowel legs. (PAUL MCCOBB FOR CALVIN FURNITURE ...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb End Tables
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Wood, Walnut
Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture Company Brass and Wood End / Side Table
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century end / side table with an off-center blonde wood top supported by a brass frame with a small drawer with brass pull to one side, offset by a wooden bracket shelf on the opposite side. (PAUL MCCOBB FOR CALVIN FURNITURE...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb End Tables
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Brass, Metal
Paul McCobb for Dunbar Parsons-Style Dark Finished Wooden End / Side Table
By Paul McCobb
Located in New York, 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)
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb End Tables
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Wood
Refinished Paul McCobb Delineator for Lane Furniture End Table
By Paul McCobb, Lane Furniture
Located in South Charleston, WV
Paul McCobb Delineator for Lane End or Lamp Table. This is an uncommon table and has been restored with a specialist finish designed to avoid damage from spills of alcohol, water or hot beverages so can be used with peace of mind. In lovely condition with only a few minute blemishes remaining. Satin Finish. Walnut is glowing, the drawer...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb End Tables
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Chrome
Midcentury Paul McCobb Lamp or End Table
By Paul McCobb
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
A rare Mid-Century Modern three tier side table from the Connoisseur Collection designed by Paul McCobb, 1950s. This walnut piece has a overhanging top tier with black leather inset ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb End Tables
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Brass
Planner Group Side Tables by Paul McCobb for Winchendon
By Paul McCobb
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of Planner Group series side tables designed by Paul McCobb for Winchendon. Tables are in excellent restored condition constructed with birch tops, iron, and reed.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb End Tables
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Iron
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 End Tables
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Wood
Occasional Table in Mahogany by Paul McCobb, Connoisseur Collection, C. 1950s
By Paul McCobb
Located in Westport, CT
An occasional table executed in mahogany, featuring Paul McCobb's signature brass accents, book shelve,s and a single large drawer that provides ample storage space. Completely resto...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb End Tables
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Mahogany
Paul McCobb for Directional Mahogany and Travertine Side or End Table
By Paul McCobb
Located in Dallas, TX
Paul McCobb for Directional mid-century side or end table with travertine top. Cane shelf.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb End Tables
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Travertine
Pair of MCM Walnut "Rhythm" Series End Tables by Paul McCobb for Lane Furniture
By Paul McCobb, Lane Furniture
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice pair of American MCM walnut with oak accent end tables from the "Rhythm" series by Paul McCobb Lane Furniture, circa 1970s. Beautiful craftsma...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb End Tables
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Oak, Walnut
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: 21.25 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 End Tables
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Wood
1950s Paul McCobb Iron Rod Birch Sofa End Tables Vintage Mid-Century
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Hyattsville, MD
1950s rare early Paul McCobb iron rod sofa end tables. Pair of solid staved Canadian Birch surfaces on 1/2 inch iron rod bases and plastic feet on each leg ti...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb End Tables
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Iron
Pair of Paul McCobb Planner Group Maple "Step" End Tables
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Pair Paul McCobb for Planner Group, Winchendon Furniture #1589 Step Tables, 1950s-1960s. End Tables. Side Tables. Nightstands. Featuring solid two-tier rectangular form, deep single ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb End Tables
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Metal
25" Paul McCobb for Calvin Walnut Brass and Marble Coffee Side Table
By Paul McCobb
Located in Pasadena, TX
Paul McCobb's furniture and interior designs of the 1950s rank alongside Russell Wright, Gustav Stickley, and Heywood-Wakefield as marked staples in modern design. Paul McCobb's Dire...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb End Tables
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Marble
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 End 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 End Tables
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Chrome
Paul McCobb "Planner Group" Drop Leaf Table for Winchendon Furniture Co.
By Paul McCobb
Located in Buffalo, NY
Seldom seen Paul McCobb "Planner Group" drop leaf table for Winchendon Furniture Co. Nice early example, beautiful honey color solid birch/ maple top. Heavy iron legs, measures 30" x...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb End Tables
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Iron
Paul McCobb for Calvin The Irwin Collection 3-Drawer End Tables or Nightstands
By Paul McCobb
Located in Chicago, IL
Paul McCobb for Calvin The Irwin Collection 3-drawer end tables or nightstands. Mahogany wood with solid tapered legs, brass pulls and edge trim.
[Label inside drawers: Paul McCobb,...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb End Tables
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Brass
Paul McCobb Midcentury Cocktail Table End Table Connoisseur Collection
By Paul McCobb
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Paul McCobb Connoisseur collection for H. Sacks and Sons, Brookline mass. Three-drawer cocktail table or large end table in black lacquer. Top is framed in brass along with bronzed drawer pulls...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb End Tables
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Brass
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 End Tables
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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 End Tables
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Wood
Side Table/Night Stand with Drawer by Paul McCobb for Calvin
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Kansas City, MO
Single occasional table/nightstand designed by Paul McCobb for Calvin. Very good original condition.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb End Tables
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Brass
Paul McCobb Model 1047 Nightstands or End Tables by Calvin
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in Highland, IN
This Paul McCobb model 1047 design was intended to serve as either a nightstand or an end table. The legs taper as they shift from square to round an...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb End Tables
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Mahogany
Paul McCobb End Tables Perimeter Group for Winchendon Furniture Co. 1950
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
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 End Tables
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Leather, Beech
Pair of Paul McCobb End Tables for Winchendon, Planner Group Series
By Paul McCobb
Located in Berlin, DE
Nice pair of blonde Paul McCobb Planner group side tables.
A McCobb Classic. Very good original condition.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb End Tables
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Maple
Pual McCobb Planner Group Winchendon Two-Tier Nightstand
By Paul McCobb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
McCobb two-tier Mid-Century Modern Planner Group side end table stand. Solid brass cone shape pull.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb End Tables
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Birch
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 End 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 End Tables
Rattan Shelf Occasional / Side Table by Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture
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 End Tables
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Walnut, Glass
Paul McCobb Two-Tier Corner Table with Iron Frame
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Highland, IN
McCobb's graphic sensibility and command of line is most evident in his design with iron frames. Designs like this large two-tiered corner table with...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb End Tables
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Iron
Paul Mccobb end tables for sale on 1stDibs.
Paul McCobb end 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 end tables, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original end 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 end tables by Dunbar, Widdicomb Furniture Co., and T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings. Prices for Paul McCobb end tables can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $600 and can go as high as $12,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,200.
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Questions About Paul McCobb End Tables
- 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, 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, 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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