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Paul McCobb Sofa 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
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Blonde Paul McCobb Planner Group for Winchendon Cocktail Table with Drawer
By Paul McCobb, Winchendon, Planner Group
Located in Ferndale, MI
Maybe the cleanest original finish Paul McCobb coffee table I have ever seen. Part of the Planner Group for Winchendon Furniture. One long drawer below nicely grained maple top suppo...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Sofa Tables

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Maple

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 like under structure. Calvin, 195...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Sofa Tables

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Brass

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Paul McCobb "Planner Group" Maple Side Table with Iron Base for Winchendon Furni
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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 Sofa Tables

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Paul McCobb Irwin Collection Brass and Travertine Sofa Table
By Paul McCobb
Located in Dallas, TX
Console designed by Paul McCobb for Directional. Constructed of brass with travertine top. Excellent condition.
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Paul McCobb Planner Group Console Table for Winchendon, USA, 1950s
By Paul McCobb, Winchendon
Located in Berlin, DE
Paul McCobb console table in metal with maple top.
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1950s Paul McCobb Planner Group Side Table
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb, Winchendon
Located in Saint Paul, MN
Planner group side table by Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture.
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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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Paul McCobb for Planner Group Dining Table in Maple
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paul McCobb for Planner Group, dining table model 1522, maple, United States, 1950s Dining table ‘1522’ in maple by designer Paul McCobb. This model features blond maple wood that i...
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Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture Co 'Planner Group' Maple Coffee Table
By Paul McCobb
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century (circa 1950) 'Planner Group' maple coffee table with a rectangular top resting on four tapered dowel legs. (PAUL MCCOBB FOR WINCHENDON FURNITURE CO)
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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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Paul Mccobb Directional Glass Tables
By Paul McCobb
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fine pair of architectural tables manufactured by Calvin. White glass top's.
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1950s American Vintage Paul McCobb Sofa Tables

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McCobb for Winchendon Planner Group Nesting Tables c 1950's
By Paul McCobb, Winchendon
Located in New York, NY
Rare set of nesting tables designed by Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture. The rectangular tables nest, for easy storage and display. Both tables are selling in as is, as found condition, both show significant cosmetic wear, and will need to be refinished, the smaller table is missing the screw in end cap feet, please see images. Although the tables need some restoration, they are an unusual and hard to find form, and will clean up nicely as the tops are solid wood, and the wrought iron frames can easily be repainted. Larger Table 36 W x 18.5 D x 20 H inches Smaller Table 24...
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Wrought Iron

Swedish Coffee Table in Pine, 1930s
Located in Karlstad, SE
Beautiful Swedish acid stained pine coffee table in the style of Axel Einar Hjorth, 1930s-1940s. This table is a great example of the pine furniture made for cabins that was produce...
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Swedish Coffee Table in Pine, 1930s
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H 22.45 in W 51.19 in D 17.72 in
Round Paul McCobb Planner Group Coffee Table Winchendon Unmarked 1950s
By Paul McCobb, Winchendon
Located in Forest Grove, PA
A round Paul McCobb Planner Group coffee table for Winchendon Furniture. Circa 1950’s. Unmarked.
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Paul McCobb for Calvin Vitrolite and Brass Console Table
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Garnerville, NY
Paul McCobb for Calvin white vitrolite glass top with angular brass base console table. Circa 1955-58. McCobb's Calvin creations were some of the most sophisticated and desirable pie...
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Brass and Vitrolite Console Table by Paul McCobb
By Paul McCobb
Located in Denton, TX
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Paul McCobb Travertine Coffee Table
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A stunning coffee table by Paul McCobb for Calvin. Travertine top, walnut body, two drawers and a shelf. A cocktail table for the ages.
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Paul McCobb Travertine Coffee Table
Paul McCobb Travertine Coffee Table
H 14.75 in W 72 in D 24 in
Vintage Paul McCobb Travertine and Brass Coffee Table, USA, 1950s
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A 20th century classic; Paul McCobb for Calvin Group's "Irwin Collection" coffee table with oxidized brass base and textured Italian Travertine top. Sublime texture to the Travertine...
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Round Travertine Cocktail Table by Paul McCobb for the Connoisseur Collection
By Paul McCobb
Located in Belmont, MA
Made of travertine, walnut, and brass, this coffee or cocktail table was designed by Paul McCobb for the Conoisseur Collection.
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Paul McCobb for the Connoisseur Collection Round Travertine Cocktail Table
By Paul McCobb
Located in Belmont, MA
Made of travertine, walnut, and brass, this Mid-Century Modern coffee or cocktail table was designed by Paul McCobb for the Conoisseur collection.
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Pair of Paul McCobb for Planner Group Walnut Modern Side Tables with Brass Pulls
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Houston, TX
Elegant pair of side or end tables designed by Paul McCobb for Planner Group. Tables have simple, elegant lines. A drawer provides storage. A single brass pull finishes the piece. Th...
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Paul McCobb Winchendon Iron and Maple Coffee Table
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Miami, FL
Elegant and minimalist Mid-Century Modern cocktail or sofa table designed by Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture in the 1950s. The graceful black iron base is complemented by a pair...
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Rare Extendable Paul McCobb Coffee or Sofa Table for Winchendon, USA, 1950s
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Berlin, DE
Very rare and extraordinary extendable coffee table with two leaves by Paul McCobb for Wnchendon, 1950s. The maple wood has been gingerly restored and is in excellent condition. Mea...
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1950s Iconic Mid-Century McCobb Vitrolite Calvin Coffee Table
By Paul McCobb
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Rare table from McCobb's Irwin Collection by Calvin Grand Rapids. In a satin aluminum frame with triangular stringer, opaque milk glass (vitrolite) surface. A matching McCobb Custom ...
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Paul McCobb X-Base Cocktail Table
By Paul McCobb
Located in Chicago, IL
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Paul McCobb for Directional Console Table
By Paul McCobb, Directional
Located in Westport, CT
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Paul Mccobb sofa tables for sale on 1stDibs.

Paul McCobb sofa tables are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Paul McCobb sofa tables, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original sofa tables by Paul McCobb were created in the mid-century modern style in united states during the mid-20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider sofa tables by Dunbar, Henredon, and Maitland Smith. Prices for Paul McCobb sofa tables can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,700 and can go as high as $18,375, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,350.
Questions About Paul McCobb Sofa 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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