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.
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Creator: Planner Group
Paul McCobb Planner Group Black Lacquered T-Back Dining Chairs, Set of Eight
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional set of eight Mid-Century Modern T-back dining chairs
By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Planner Group"
USA, 1950s
Solid sculpted maple, in black lacque...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Furniture
Materials
Maple, Lacquer
Paul McCobb Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Spindle Back Dining Chairs, Ten
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional set of ten iconic Mid-Century Modern spindle back dining chairs
By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Planner Group"
USA, 1950s
Solid maple, with black lacquere...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Furniture
Materials
Maple, Lacquer
Set of 4 Dining Chairs by Paul McCobb for the Winchendon Furniture Co.
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Set of four dining chairs designed by Paul McCobb for the Winchendon Furniture (Planner Group) Co. Solid maple with a spindle supported backrest and signature inlay screw on each sea...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Furniture
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Credenza by Paul McCobb for Planner Group #1513
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Time capsule condition low credenza/hutch by Paul McCobb for The Planner Group. Model #1513. Mostly solid wood construction with some veneer on the trim. A nice rich walnut finish. T...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planner Group Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood
$3,200 Sale Price
28% Off
Paul McCobb Planner Group Black and White Lacquered Writing Desk and Chair
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional minimalist Mid-Century Modern writing desk with matching desk chair.
By Paul McCobb for Winchendon furniture, "Planner Group".
USA, 1950s
Black and white lacq...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Furniture
Materials
Brass
Paul McCobb Planner Group Black Lacquered Lounge Chair, 1950s
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern club chair or lounge chair
By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Planner Group"
USA, 1950s
Black lacquered walnut frame, with upholstered seat an...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut, Lacquer
Paul McCobb Planner Group Black and White Lacquer Double Pedestal Desk and Chair
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern double pedestal executive writing desk and spindle back chair
By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Planner Group"
USA, 1950s
Solid bla...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Furniture
Materials
Brass
Paul McCobb Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Spindle Back Dining Chairs, Twelve
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional set of twelve iconic Mid-Century Modern spindle back dining chairs
By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Planner Group"
USA, 1950s
Solid maple, with black lacqu...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Furniture
Materials
Maple, Lacquer
Coffee Table by Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Textbook mid-century modern style and quality from one of America's most legendary designers, Paul McCobb. Made of top quality maple for the Planner Group by the Winchendon Furniture Company, this coffee table is sure to provide practical style...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planner Group Furniture
Materials
Maple
$1,120 Sale Price
30% Off
Paul McCobb Planner Group Black Lacquered Nightstands, Newly Refinished
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
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...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Furniture
Materials
Brass
Paul McCobb Raymond Loewy Coffee Table
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in South Charleston, WV
Unique table produced by Planner Group with Genuine vintage (not later re-issued pattern) formica top design "skylark" by Raymond Loewy and Brooks Stevens...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Furniture
Materials
Iron
Paul McCobb Planner Group Black Lacquered Square Coffee Table, Newly Refinished
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish Mid-Century Modern square coffee table
By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Planner Group".
USA, 1950s.
Solid birch, with black lacquered finish.
Measure...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Furniture
Materials
Birch, Lacquer
Paul McCobb Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Writing Desk, Newly Refinished
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional minimalist Mid-Century Modern writing desk
By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Planner Group"
USA, 1950s
Black lacquered solid maple, with original bras...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Furniture
Materials
Brass
Paul McCobb Planner Group Model 1500 Maple & Black Single Drawer Cabinet, 1950s
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb, Winchendon
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Paul McCobb Planner Group for Winchendon Single Drawer Maple Nightstand. Cabinet. End Table. Featuring a Black lacquered surround with solid Maple Drawer, original Aluminum donut rin...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
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.
Measures: 54...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Furniture
Materials
Maple, Lacquer
Paul McCobb Planer Group Maple Wrought Iron Side Table
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Minimal, mid century modern, side table by Paul McCobb for Planner Group features a wrought iron frame with graduated tiers of maple and slat maple. The lower tier is 6.5 inches heig...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Planner Group Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Paul McCobb Planner Group Black and White Lacquered Writing Desk, Refinished
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional minimalist Mid-Century Modern writing desk
By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Planner Group"
USA, 1950s
Black and white lacquered solid maple, with brass har...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Furniture
Materials
Brass
Paul McCobb Planner Group Ebonized and Upholstered Lounge Chair, 1950s
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare early Mid-Century Modern 3082-E club chair or lounge chair
By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Planner Group"
USA, 1950s
Elegant ebonized sculpted solid maple frame, ...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Maple
Mid-Century Coffee Table by Paul McCobb for Planner Group
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Raleigh, NC
Mid-century minimalistic coffee table designed by Paul McCobb for Planner Group, USA. This low-profile coffee table is made from beautifully crafted solid maple wood. Flared long leg...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Furniture
Materials
Wood, Maple
Paul McCobb Planner Group Black Lacquered Dining Table, Newly 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.
Measures: 54...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Furniture
Materials
Maple, Lacquer
Paul McCobb Planner Group White Lacquer and Brass Twin Headboards, Refinished
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Mid-Century Modern twin headboards
By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Planner Group"
USA, 1950s
White lacquered maple, with brass spindles.
Meas...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Furniture
Materials
Brass
Jewelry Chest by Paul McCobb Planner Group, Ten Drawers, Original Brass Pulls
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Kansas City, MO
Ten-drawer Paul MccCobb Planner Group jewelry cabinet with original brass pulls. Very good completely original condition with some signs of wear and scratches which should be evident...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Furniture
Materials
Brass
Paul McCobb for Planner Group Mid Century Maple and Wrought Iron Side Table
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Paul McCobb for Planner Group Mid Century Maple and Wrought Iron Side Table
This side table measures: 28 wide x 20 deep x 22.25 inches high
We take our photos in a controlled light...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planner Group Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Paul McCobb Planner Group Coffee Table
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Chicago, IL
Clean-lined coffee table by Paul McCobb for Winchendon. Solid rock maple top with four conical legs.
Category
1950s American Vintage Planner Group Furniture
Materials
Maple
1950s Model 1531 Dining Chair for Planner Group & Winchendon Furniture
By Planner Group, Winchendon, Paul McCobb
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Model 1531 Dining Chair, originally designed by Paul McCobb for Planner Group and Winchendon. This particular example dates to the 1950s. The chair's design is comprised en...
Category
1950s American Modern Vintage Planner Group Furniture
Materials
Maple
Paul McCobb for Planner Group Mid Century Square Coffee Table
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Paul McCobb for Planner Group mid century square coffee table
Coffee table measures: 32 wide x 32 deep x 20.25 high
All piec...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Furniture
Materials
Wood
Paul McCobb for Planner Group Mid Century 2 Tier Corner Table
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Franklin Park, 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 Planner Group Furniture
Materials
Wood
Solid Birch Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Credenza Long Dresser Paul McCobb
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Nice wooden handles three compartments three drawers Paul McCobb credenza. Nice TV base cabinet. Excellent original vintage condition with beautiful wood grain.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planner Group Furniture
Materials
Birch
Paul McCobb Beech wood and Leather cocktail table.Perimeter Group, Winchendon
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture Company, 1950."Perimeter Group" beech wood and leather cocktail table.Stunning table,classic mid century modern design.. This line was very ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planner Group Furniture
Materials
Leather, Beech
Paul McCobb for Planner Group Mid Century Coffee Table
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Franklin Park, 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...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Furniture
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planner Group Furniture
Materials
Leather, Beech
Paul McCobb for Planner Group Winchendon Modular Ebonized Maple Dresser
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern, modular dresser system by Paul McCobb for Planner Group, Winchendon features two 24 x 18 x 8.5 inch dressers with signature aluminu...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planner Group Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
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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