Planner Group Furniture
American
Brilliant self-trained American designer Paul McCobb collaborated with New York salesman B.G. Mesberg to create what is now a widely revered collection of mid-century modern furniture called the Planner Group. Produced by renowned manufacturer Winchendon Furniture Company, vintage Planner Group dressers, credenzas, chairs and other pieces bring honesty and heritage into any interior.
More than any other designer beside Russel Wright, the Massachusetts-born 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.
Of McCobb’s cohesive lines of furnishings, his best-known Planner Group gave homes an instant “look.” McCobb designed for several companies, most notably Directional, the New York firm he cofounded with Mesberg that also produced designs by other legends such as Paul Evans and Vladimir Kagan.
Known for their superior quality and affordable prices aimed at new homeowners, vintage Winchendon case furniture, side tables and desks were must-have staples for middle-class Americans in the postwar years. McCobb and Mesberg’s Planner Group for the manufacturer boasts a wide range of furnishings created in woods such as walnut and maple.
McCobb drew on the simplicity of Shaker furniture and Windsor chairs and was an advocate for modular furniture. A new homeowner could plan for properly furnishing each room with the Planner collection — a brochure touted its versatility — beginning with a couple of pieces from the series and gradually introducing more seating, cabinets and tables, stacking and combining as needed.
McCobb shared the limelight with the likes of celebrated American designers Charles and Ray Eames and was supposed to appear in a 1961 issue of Playboy magazine — a mid-century tastemaker of sorts — alongside other designers such as Eero Saarinen, Harry Bertoia, Jens Risom and Edward Wormley. A social and charismatic figure, McCobb can be found in photos from a party that took place the night before, but he was too hungover the next day to join the photo shoot.
For more than a decade beginning in 1950, the Planner designs comprised the best-selling furniture suite in the United States.
Find vintage Planner Group furniture and other Paul McCobb furniture on 1stDibs.
Color: Black
Creator: Planner Group
Pair of Midcentury Paul McCobb Single Drawer #1500 Nightstands Black T Pulls
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful pair of Paul McCobb planner group #1500 maple nightstands end tables single drawer. Black T pull knobs. Good vintage condition with Black lacquer finish on maple. Very mode...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planner Group Furniture
Materials
Steel
Pair of Midcentury Paul McCobb 3 Drawer Black Lacquer Dressers Brass Knobs
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern black lacquer three-drawer dresser by Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture Company. Part of the Planner Group. Labeled. Beautiful original black lacquer with original brass knobs with patina. Located in NYC.
This listing is for a matching pair set of 2 dressers...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Furniture
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Paul McCobb #1560 Double Drawer Desk Black Lacquer Finish
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful Paul McCobb planner group #1560 double drawer desk Black Lacquer on maple with aluminum ring knobs solid maple. Desk is in great condition. Very beautiful designed desk on ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planner Group Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Midcentury Low 4 Drawer Dresser by Paul McCobb Planner Group #1504 All Black
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful mid century low dresser credenza by Paul McCobb circa 1950 Planner Group #1504 with 4 drawers - solid maple construction has a ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planner Group Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Midcentury Paul McCobb #1567 Four Drawer Desk Maple Black Finish Brass Pulls
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful Paul McCobb Planner Group #1567 four drawer desk solid maple black finish brass pulls solid maple. Desk is in original vintage condition. Ve...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planner Group Furniture
Materials
Brass
Midcentury All Black Credenza Paul McCobb Planner Group #1514 Black Lacquer
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful midcentury tall credenza by Paul McCobb circa 1950 Planner Group #1514 has 1 adjustable shelves with pins with 1 drawer on the left...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planner Group Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Midcentury Paul McCobb #1587 Nightstands Black Lacquer Brass Knobs End Tables
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful pair of Paul McCobb Planner Group #1587 maple low nightstands lamp end sofa tables single drawer Planner Group Brass knobs in original black lacquer finish. Original finish...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planner Group Furniture
Materials
Brass
Paul McCobb Planner Group Black Lacquered Extension Dining Table, Refinished
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish Mid-Century Modern extension dining table
By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Planner Group"
USA, 1950s
Maple, with black lacquered finish.
Meas...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Furniture
Materials
Maple, Lacquer
Paul McCobb Planner Group Blonde with Black Drawers Dresser on Wrought Iron Base
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Ferndale, MI
Master of mid-century American modular design Paul McCobb for Winchedon Planner group six drawer dresser. Maple case holds black lacquered drawers...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planner Group Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Stunning Midcentury Paul McCobb Planner Group Room Divider Etagere black
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Midcentury American designer Paul McCobb freestanding black lacquer room divider for Planner Group. Unit black lacquer finish. This unit is in Beautiful vintage condition - Has lower cabinet and (2) lower drawers - all maple with an original black lacquer finish - Solid brass knobs...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planner Group Furniture
Materials
Brass
Paul McCobb Planner Group Black Lacquered Coffee Table or Bench, Refinished
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish Mid-Century Modern coffee table or bench
By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Planner Group"
USA, 1950s
Black lacquered solid birch
Measures: 60"...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Furniture
Materials
Birch, Lacquer
Paul McCobb Planner Group Black Lacquered Bookcases on Hairpin Legs, Refinished
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish pair of Mid-Century Modern glass front bookcases on hairpin legs
By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Planner Group"
USA, 1950s
Solid birch in black lacqu...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Furniture
Materials
Steel
Paul McCobb Planner Group Black Lacquered Bookcase on Hairpin Legs, Refinished
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern glass front bookcase on hairpin legs
By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Planner Group"
USA, 1950s
Solid birch in black lacquered finish, with sliding glass doors and steel hairpin legs.
Measures: 36"W x 12.25"D x 34.25"H.
Newly refinished. Excellent condition.
Two matching bookcases...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Furniture
Materials
Steel
Paul McCobb Planner Group Black Lacquered Nightstands, Newly Refinished
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish pair of Mid-Century Modern single drawer nightstands or end tables
By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Planner Group"
USA, 1950s
Black lacquered so...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Furniture
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Paul McCobb 3 Drawer Black Dresser Aluminum Ring Pulls
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid Century Modern black lacquer three-drawer dresser by Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture Company. Part of the Planner Group. Located in NYC.
Measures: 36” W x 33.5” H x 18.25...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planner Group Furniture
Materials
Maple, Lacquer
Paul McCobb Planner Group Black Lacquered Extension Dinette Table, Refinished
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish Mid-Century Modern extension dinette table or game table
By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Planner Group"
USA, 1950s
Solid maple construction, wi...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Furniture
Materials
Maple, Lacquer
Paul McCobb Planner Group Black Lacquered Drop Leaf Dining Table, Refinished
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern black lacquered solid maple drop-leaf dining table
By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Planner Group"
USA, 1950s
Measures: 56.25"W x ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Furniture
Materials
Maple, Lacquer
Paul McCobb Planner Group Black Lacquered Sideboard Credenza, Newly Refinished
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Minimalist Mid-Century Modern sliding door sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet
By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture "Planner Group"
USA, 1950s
Black lacque...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Furniture
Materials
Maple, Lacquer
Paul McCobb Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Black Lacquered Dining Table, 1950s
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish Mid-Century Modern extension drop leaf dining table
By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture "Planner Group"
USA, 1950s
Solid maple construction with blac...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Furniture
Materials
Maple, Lacquer
Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table with Bookcase Topper by Paul McCobb
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This combination coffee table and bookcase make a unique Mid-Century Modern statement to home or business, offering versatility as a table and bookshelf. Designed by Paul McCobb for ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Furniture
Paul McCobb Credenza by Winchendon Perimeter Group
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This vintage Paul McCobb Perimeter Group credenza features double-sided cabinets, drawers for storage, and unique ebonized finish. Classic McCobb drawe...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Furniture
Rare Mid-Century Paul McCobb #1584 Coffee Table Bench All Black
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful Paul McCobb Planner Group #1584 - 60 inch coffee table bench all original black Lacquer finish, Minimalist Iron structure with 2 drawers...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planner Group Furniture
Materials
Iron
Midcentury Paul McCobb #1567 four drawer Desk Maple black Finish brass Pulls
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful Paul McCobb Planner Group #1567 four drawer desk solid maple black finish brass pulls solid maple. Desk is in original vintage condition. Ve...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planner Group Furniture
Materials
Brass
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Planner Group furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Planner Group furniture 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 Planner Group furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Planner Group 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 furniture by John Widdicomb, American of Martinsville, and Paul Frankl. Prices for Planner Group furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $495 and can go as high as $16,199, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,450.
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