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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Period: Mid-20th Century
Creator: Planner Group
Nicely Refinished Paul McCobb for Winchedon Planner Group Blond Chest of Drawers
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Ferndale, MI
Nicely refinished McCobb for Winchendon blonde maple chest of drawers with aluminum ring pulls . Early branded mark inside drawer.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planner Group Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Paul McCobb Planner Group Winchendon Lacquered Maple Modular Dresser Unit
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern, 2 piece, lacquered black and white, modular, maple dresser unit by Paul McCobb Planner Group Winchendon features a 2-drawer dresser wi...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planner Group Furniture
Materials
Brass
Paul McCobb Planner Group Iron Base Stool or Side Table
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
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...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Furniture
Materials
Iron
Paul McCobb for Winchendon Wrought Iron Coffee Table
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern, coffee table by Paul McCobb for Winchendon features a minimal wrought iron frame with maple top.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planner Group Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Square Coffee Side Tables by Paul McCobb Planner Group for Winchendon
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern, maple, coffee or side/end tables by Paul McCobb, Planner Group for Winchendon are newly ebonized.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planner Group Furniture
Materials
Maple
Set of Five Different Paul McCobb Planner Group Chairs for Winchendon
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Berlin, DE
Curated set of five chairs by Paul McCobb planner group for Wichendon.
Chairs are in good condition with a vintage patina. All chairs are recently glued.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Furniture
Materials
Iron
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 Sectional Corner Sofa Custom Craft/ Planner Group Newly Upholstered
By Paul McCobb, Custom Craft Inc., Planner Group
Located in Berlin, DE
Sectional corner sofa by Paul McCobb for Custom craft or Planner Group, US.
Newly upholstered with fabric by Chase Erwin.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planner Group Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Set of Eight Stained Maple Dining Chairs by Paul McCobb for Perimeter
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of eight stained maple dining chairs designed by Paul McCobb for his Perimeter Group and manufactured by Winchendon Furniture (circa 1957). Shapely backrests and long tapered leg...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Furniture
Materials
Leather, Maple
Paul McCobb Planner Group Cabinet on Bench for Winchendon
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Berlin, DE
Rare combination of a green and black McCobb Cabinet on a white McCobb Bench. Original very good condition with some lacquer chips.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Furniture
Materials
Maple
Paul McCobb Petite Sideboard Cabinet Dark Walnut Brass Pulls
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Westport, CT
Paul McCobb for Planner Group, midsize dark walnut four draw brass pull elegant sideboard cabinet.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planner Group Furniture
Materials
Mahogany, Walnut
Paul McCobb End Tables Perimeter Group for Winchendon Furniture Co. 1950
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
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
Four Paul McCobb Dark Maple Spindle-Back Dining Chairs
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of four Planner Group dark maple spindle back dining chairs by Paul McCobb for Winchendon. An iconic McCobb design.
Category
1950s American Vintage Planner Group Furniture
Materials
Maple
Paul McCobb Planner Group Coffee Table
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
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
Four Paul McCobb Winchendon Open Back Dining Chairs
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Chicago, IL
Rarely offered set of four Paul McCobb for Winchendon maple dining chairs with open back and large curved top rail. Free of ornamentation, the clean lined shape is only broken up by ...
Category
1950s American Vintage Planner Group Furniture
Materials
Maple
Paul McCobb Credenza by Winchendon Perimeter Group
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
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...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Furniture
Paul McCobb Winchendon Planner Group side or night table cabinet on bench
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb, Winchendon
Located in Ferndale, MI
Paul McCobb designed one drawer cabinet on bench for Winchendon Furniture in Mass. This would work as a side table in bed room or living room . Part of the large Planner group collec...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planner Group Furniture
Materials
Maple
Midcentury Paul McCobb 2 Drawer #1503 Nightstands Blonde maple T Pulls
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful pair of Paul McCobb 1950s #1503 blonde maple nightstands end tables double-drawer planner Group. Black steel T pull knobs.Finished in raw blonde maple. Very modern designed...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planner Group Furniture
Materials
Steel
Paul McCobb Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Wood and Iron Coffee Table
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Indianapolis, IN
A Planner Group coffee table or bench designed by the American designer Paul McCobb (1917-1969). The table has a light wooden top supported by round iron metal legs. The underside of...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planner Group Furniture
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Paul McCobb 6 Drawer Dresser Credenza #1509 Walnut finish Brass pulls
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Vintage midcentury Paul McCobb six-drawer dresser credenza Planner Group #1509. Beautiful dresser by Paul McCobb circa 1950s Planner Group, 6 drawer, solid maple wood Walnut finish, ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planner Group Furniture
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Tall Dresser by Paul McCobb Planner Group #1501 Maple Brass Knobs
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful midcentury tall dresser 4-drawer dresser by Paul McCobb circa 1950 Planner Group #1501 with 4 center drawers. Solid maple construction has a beautiful Medium Blonde origina...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planner Group Furniture
Materials
Brass
Paul McCobb Planner Group Black Lacquered 20-Drawer Dresser, Newly Refinished
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding Mid-Century Modern 20-drawer dresser or credenza
By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Planner Group"
USA, 1950s
Black lacquered solid maple, with origina...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Furniture
Materials
Brass
Paul McCobb Planner Group Black Lacquered Nightstand, Newly Refinished
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish Mid-Century Modern single drawer nightstand or end table
By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Planner Group"
USA, 1950s
Black lacquered solid birch,...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Furniture
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Furniture
Materials
Brass
Paul McCobb Planner Group Birch and Cane Dining Chairs or Side Chairs, Pair
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish pair of Mid-Century Modern side chairs or dining chairs
By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Planner Group"
USA, 1950s
Sculpted solid birch, with ca...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Birch
Paul McCobb Planner Group Black and White Lacquer Double Pedestal Desk and Chair
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
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
Midcentury Paul McCobb Single Bookcase with Jewelry Cabinet
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Vintage midcentury Paul McCobb single bookcase #1516 or display cabinet. Solid maple with on iron base. Beautiful bookcase by Paul McCobb, circa 195...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planner Group Furniture
Materials
Iron
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planner Group Furniture
Materials
Iron
Midcentury Paul McCobb Single Bookcase with Jewelry Cabinet
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Vintage midcentury Paul McCobb single bookcase #1516 or display cabinet. Solid maple with on iron base. Beautiful bookcase by Paul McCobb, circa 195...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planner Group Furniture
Materials
Iron
Paul McCobb Mid-Century Modern Planner Group Desk Organizer
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb, Winchendon
Located in Saint Paul, MN
Paul McCobb Planner group desk organizer by Winchendon Furniture. Made in the 1950s.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planner Group Furniture
Materials
Iron
Paul McCobb Planner Group Credenza or Chest of Drawers for Winchendon
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Berlin, DE
Very special McCobb credenza with a metallic copper surface on the doors. Classic aluminium rings and solid maple all around. Four drawers in total.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Furniture
Materials
Maple
Midcentury Paul McCobb Single Bookcase with Jewelry Cabinet
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Vintage midcentury Paul McCobb single bookcase #1516 solid maple with original tobacco finish on wood base. Beautiful bookcase by Paul McCobb, circa 19...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planner Group Furniture
Materials
Maple, Wood
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...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Furniture
Materials
Iron
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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