Paul McCobb Side 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: 1950s
Creator: Paul McCobb
Paul McCobb "Planner Group" Maple Side Table with Iron Base for Winchendon Furni
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iconic side table designed by Paul McCobb for his "Planner Group" line that he collaborated for Winchendon Furniture Co. in the United States circa 1950s. An iconic design featuring ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Side Tables
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Iron
Pair of Paul Mccobb Calvin Group Mahogany and Brass Nightstands for Directional
By Paul McCobb, Directional
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Paul Mccobb Calvin Group Model 1047 two-tier nightstands/side tables for Directional (ca. 1954, USA).
Composed of a stained mahogany frame with extendable lower shelf with nickel pul...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Side Tables
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Brass, Nickel
Paul McCobb Brass and Mahogany "Cigarette" Table for Directional, 1950s
By Paul McCobb
Located in Coronado, CA
Paul McCobb Model '1094' "Cigarette" table produced by Directional in the 1950s. These tables were produced in very small numbers for only a brief time. Solid brass tripod form with ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Side Tables
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Brass
Paul McCobb Connoisseur Collection Mahogany and Brass Nightstands or Side Tables
By Paul McCobb, H Sacks & Sons
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional pair of Mid-Century Modern wedge shaped nightstands or side tables
By Paul McCobb for H. Sacks & Sons, "Connoisseur Collection"
USA, 1950s
Mahogany, with br...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Side Tables
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Brass
1950s Paul McCobb Planner Group Side Table Solid Maple
By Paul McCobb
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Paul McCobb Planner Group Side Table Solid Maple
solid maple wood + angled legs that can be removed for transport.
no label remains
preowned unrestored original fair vintage c...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Side Tables
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Maple
Paul McCobb Planner Group Iron and Reed Side Table
By Winchendon, Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Garnerville, NY
Pair of Planner Group side table designed by Paul McCobb for Winchendon. Circa 1955. Featuring a birch top, iron frame and split reed lower shelf. Good overall honest wear and overal...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Side Tables
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Iron
Paul McCobb "Delineator" Hexagonal Rosewood Side Tables for Lane
By Paul McCobb, Lane Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Side Tables
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Oak, Rosewood
Paul McCobb Cigarette Tables
By Paul McCobb, Directional
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of occasional tables, model no. 1094, designed by Paul McCobb for Directional. Graceful pedestal base is elevated on three angular legs. Round table top is fitted with the orig...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Side Tables
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Brass
Paul McCobb Irwin Collection Brass and Travertine Coffee Table by Calvin
By Paul McCobb, Directional, Calvin Furniture
Located in Miami, FL
Large all original Paul McCobb mahogany and brass plateau table model 8705-L with travertine marble top from the Irwin Collection by Calvin Furniture. The Mid-Century Modern cocktail table features: rectangular Italian travertine top; three drawers with brass pulls; brass frame; label. 100% original finish and condition. The perfect vintage table to accent any decor. We have all the pieces (other coffee table and sectional sofa with loveseat...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Side Tables
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Travertine, Brass
Paul McCobb Irwin Collection Black Lacquer, Brass, and Cane Side Table
By Paul McCobb, Directional, Calvin Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern three-tier side table or nightstand
By Paul McCobb for Directional and produced by Calvin Furniture, "Irwin Collection"
USA, 1950s
Black lacque...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Side Tables
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Brass
Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Planner Group Night Stand or Side Table in Maple
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A classic design from an iconic American designer, Paul McCobb. This case piece features 2 deep drawers, warm patina brass pulls and constructed of solid maple.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Side Tables
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Brass
Paul McCobb for Directional Brass and Vitrolite “Cigarette” Table, 1954
By Paul McCobb, Directional
Located in Round Rock, TX
Offered is a rare design from Paul McCobb that doesn’t come to market often.
Commonly referred to as a “cigarette” table, model no. 1094 from Directional was only produced for a ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Side Tables
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Brass
Expertly Restored - Paul McCobb “Irwin Collection” Marble & Brass Side Table
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Paul McCobb "Irwin Collection" marble & brass side table for Calvin Furniture.
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Side Tables
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Marble, Brass
Pair of Ebonized Planner Group Side Tables by Paul McCobb for Winchendon
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Dorchester, MA
Paul McCobb designed this pair of side tables, model 1540, for Winchendon's Planner Group. An ebonized maple case sits on angular tapered legs; its single wide drawer sports an alumi...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Side Tables
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Aluminum
Side Table by Paul McCobb for Calvin
By Paul McCobb
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Small travertine and brass side table or cocktail table designed by Paul McCobb for Calvin.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Side Tables
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Travertine, Brass
23.5 Early Production Paul McCobb Cigarette 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 Directional Designs furniture line exhibits the low-cost, functional, and versatile furniture components, storage units, and interiors that earned McCobb the title of "America`s decorator" during the mid-twentieth century.
Rare Paul McCobb Cigarette Table...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Side Tables
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Iron
Mahogany Side Table by Paul McCobb for Directional
By Paul McCobb
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Paul McCobb for Directional side table circa early 1950s. Newly finished, the juxtapostion of mahogany brass and glass is striking.
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Side Tables
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Brass
Paul McCobb for Calvin Mid-Century Modern Walnut Nightstand, Newly Refinished
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern nightstand or side table
By Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture, "Linear Group"
USA, 1950s
Walnut, with aluminum legs and stretchers and origi...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Side Tables
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Aluminum
Paul McCobb for Calvin Walnut and Brass Side Tables
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in Norwalk, CT
A fine pair of side tables from the Irwin Collection, designed by Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture in the 1950s. Each of the tables features a single drawer and an open shelf in waln...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Side Tables
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Brass
1950s Paul McCobb Rare Diamond Side Table Connoisseur Collection Brookline, Mass
By Paul McCobb
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Paul Mccobb side table
1950s Paul McCobb diamond side table Connoisseur Collection for H Sacks & Sons of Brookline, MA.
Mahogany Rosewood & Brass Side table with a drawer.
This ex...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Side Tables
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Brass
Pair Night Stands by Paul McCobb for Calvin, Mahogany w/ White Milk Glass Tops
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Kansas City, MO
Pair of Paul McCobb nightstands / end tables with a single drawer, shelf, original brass pulls, and white Vitrolite tops. Both are in very good condition and were recently profession...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Side Tables
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Brass
Paul McCobb Planner Group Solid Maple Nightstand, Newly Refinished
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish Mid-Century Modern nightstand or side table
By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture "Planner Group"
USA, 1950s
Solid maple, with original brass drawer pu...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Side Tables
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Brass
Pair of White Lacquered Wood Side Tables by Paul McCobb
By Paul McCobb
Located in New York, NY
Pair of white lacquered wood side tables by Paul McCobb.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Side Tables
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Wood
1950s Vintage Paul McCobb Iron Rod Planner Group Side Table Abstract Midcentury
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Hyattsville, MD
The early 1950s lesser seen end table model from the Planner Group. Beauty through function and cost-effective materials. The Planner Group Line by Paul McCobb, Model#1305 table, Win...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Side Tables
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Iron
Paul McCobb Side Table
By Paul McCobb
Located in East Hampton, NY
Newly refinished Paul McCobb side table by Winchendon.
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1950s American Vintage Paul McCobb Side Tables
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Wood
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 Side Tables
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Iron
Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Two-Tier Side Table or Nightstand in Birch
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A simple design by Paul McCobb for his Planner Group line in the 1950s that was produced by Winchendon Furniture. This table features solid maple construction and in well cared for c...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Side Tables
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Maple
Paul McCobb Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Solid Maple Nightstand, 1950s
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish Mid-Century Modern nightstand or side table
By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture "Planner Group"
USA, 1950s
Solid maple, with original brass drawer pu...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Side Tables
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Brass
Paul McCobb Planner Group Iron Base Stool or Side Table
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
A newly refinished planner group iron base stool or side table
By Paul McCobb
USA, 1970s
Maple and iron
Measures: 20" W x 20" D x 13.75" H...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Side Tables
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Iron
Pair of Paul McCobb step side tables with drawer from the Predictor Group.
By Paul McCobb
Located in Kansas City, MO
Rare pair of Paul McCobb Predictor Group end table manufactured by O'Hearn of New England. The Predictor Group was only in production from 1951 to 1954.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Side Tables
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Maple
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 Side Tables
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Mahogany
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 Side Tables
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Brass
Rattan Shelf Occasional / Side Table by Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
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 Side Tables
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Walnut, Glass
Paul McCobb Marble Top Side Table
By Paul McCobb
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Mid-Century Modern, Paul McCobb for Calvin Marble Top Side Table. Round white marble top over thin brass rod base, unmarked, overall 16.25" h. x 17" dia.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Side Tables
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Marble, Brass
Paul McCobb Pair of Dark Brown Mid-Century Modern Tables with Brass Bases
By Paul McCobb
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Paul McCobb end tables comprised of dark brown, lacquered rectangular tops resting on a polished and lacquered four legged bra...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Side Tables
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Brass
Paul McCobb Two-Tier Corner Table with Iron Frame
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
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 Side Tables
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Iron
Paul Mccobb side tables for sale on 1stDibs.
Paul McCobb side 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 side tables, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original side 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 side tables by Dunbar, Knoll, and Lane Furniture. Prices for Paul McCobb side tables can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $595 and can go as high as $12,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,625.
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Questions About Paul McCobb Side 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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