Planner Group Dining Room Chairs
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 Mid-Century Modern Spindle Back Dining Chairs, Eight
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional set of eight iconic Mid-Century Modern spindle back dining chairs
By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Planner Group"
USA, 1950s
Solid maple, with black lacque...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Maple, Lacquer
Expertly Restored - Paul McCobb "Bowtie" Dining Chairs for Winchendon Furniture
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Paul McCobb "Bowtie" dining chairs for Winchendon Furniture.
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history ...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Foam, Walnut
Paul McCobb Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Spindle Back Dining Chairs, Pair
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of iconic mid-century modern solid maple spindle back dining chairs
By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Planner Group"
USA, 1950s
Measures: 19.5"W x 19.5...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Maple
Paul McCobb Planner Group Black Lacquered T-Back Dining Chairs, Set of Eight
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
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...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Maple, Lacquer
Paul McCobb Planner Group Mid-Century Black Spindle Back Dining Chairs, Set of 4
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of iconic mid-century modern spindle back dining chairs
Designed by Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture "Planner Group"
USA, 1950s
Solid maple + black lacquer
Mea...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Maple, Lacquer
1950s Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Planner for Group Dining Chairs
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Charleston, SC
A set of four dining chairs Designed by Paul McCobb's iconic for Winchendon Furniture Planner Group series, manufactured from 1950-1964. These chairs have been professionally resto...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planner Group Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Maple
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...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Maple, Lacquer
Mid-Century Modern Planner Group Dining Chairs Paul McCobb for Winchendon Set 5
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous set of five Mid-Century Modern Planner Group style #1534 dining chairs by Paul McCobb for Winchendon. Comprised of a dark walnut finished maple. They have been newly upholstered at some point in their recent past in a brown background fabric with chenille squiggly undulating lines in gold and turquoise or teal. Beautiful condition with age-appropriate wear as you would expect with vintage pieces. Two of the chair backs do have small nicks. One has been repaired. All chairs have been re-glued. We have used restore-a-finish on the original finish to bring back its original shine. Please see photos. Circa 1949-1964.
Simply Amazing!! What a fabulous set of five Mid-Century Modern dining chairs! They are part of the Planner Group for Winchendon designed by internationally known and revered designer Paul McCobb. They are style number 1534, and they are comprised of a beautiful maple frame with a dark walnut finish. The foam seats are covered in a brown chenille fabric with raised fiber squiggly undulating lines in colors of gold and turquoise or maybe its teal. The fabric is so awesome it reminds us of a comfy chenille bedspread...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planner Group Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Maple
Paul McCobb "Planner Group" Iron & Maple Dining Chairs for Winchendon Furniture
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Paul McCobb "Planner Group" iron and maple dining chairs for Winchendon Furniture.
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Iron
Paul McCobb Planner Group Solid Maple Spindle Back Armchairs, Set of Eight
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional set of eight iconic Mid-Century Modern spindle back dining chairs or armchairs
By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Planner Group"
USA, 1950s
Each measures: 22...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Maple
Paul McCobb for Planner Group Mid Century Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb for Planner group mid century dining chairs - set of 6
Each armless chair measures: 20.25 wide x 19 deep x 30.25 high, with a seat height of 18 inches
Each captains c...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Four Paul McCobb Dark Maple Spindle-Back Dining Chairs
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of four Planner Group dark maple spindle back dining chairs by Paul McCobb for Winchendon. An iconic McCobb design.
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1950s American Vintage Planner Group Dining Room Chairs
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 ...
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1950s American Vintage Planner Group Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Maple
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...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Maple
Paul McCobb Planner Group Solid Maple Spindle Back Armchairs, Pair
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of iconic Mid-Century Modern spindle back dining captain chairs or armchairs
By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Planner Group"
USA, 1950s
Each measures:...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Maple
Paul McCobb Planner Group Maple and Iron "Shovel" Dining Chairs, Fully Restored
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional set of four Mid-Century Modern "shovel" dining chairs
By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Planner Group"
USA, 1950s
Sculpted solid maple seats and back suppor...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Iron
Vintage MCM Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, Dining Chairs, Set of 4
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in west palm beach, FL
Fantastic set of vintage 4 MCM dining chairs. Designed by the legendary Paul McCobb, a Midcentury giant. Gorgeous spindle back with the coveted inlay screw on each seat. Acquired fro...
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Planner Group Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Paul McCobb set / 8 Planner Group Bow Tie Back Dining Chairs Winchendon Restored
By Winchendon, Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in St. Louis, MO
Set of 8 MCM Paul McCobb Planner Group bow back dining chairs for Winchendon to be completely restored prior to shipping. Sleek maple frames wit...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Foam, Maple
Paul McCobb Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Spindle Back Dining Chairs, Twelve
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
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 Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Maple, Lacquer
Paul McCobb for Planner Group MCM Maple and Iron Shovel Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb for Planner Group Mid Century Maple and Iron Shovel Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Each chair measures: 18.5 wide x 18.5 deep x 33.75 inches high, with a seat height/chair cle...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Iron
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Mid-Century Modern Planner Group Dining Chairs Paul McCobb for Winchendon Set 5
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Simply Amazing!! What a fabulous set of five Mid-Century Modern dining chairs! They are part of the Planner Group for Winchendon designed by internationally known and revered designer Paul McCobb. They are style number 1534, and they are comprised of a beautiful maple frame with a dark walnut finish. The foam seats are covered in a brown chenille fabric with raised fiber squiggly undulating lines in colors of gold and turquoise or maybe its teal. The fabric is so awesome it reminds us of a comfy chenille bedspread...
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H 35.25 in W 21 in D 19.5 in
Set of Six Dining Chairs Designed by Paul McCobb
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1950s Paul McCobb for Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Loveseat Settee or Sofa
By Paul McCobb
Located in St. Louis, MO
Paul McCobb for Planner Group loveseat, settee or sofa. Upholstery needs to be updated as it has stains, foam is good. Price includes refinishing of legs. Measures: Seat 16" H, arm 1...
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H 30.5 in W 48.5 in D 33.5 in
Paul McCobb Planner Group Black Lacquered T-Back Dining Chair
By Winchendon, Paul McCobb
Located in Denton, TX
Very sturdy with worn black lacquer makes this chair a great companion for a desk or in a corner of a room, Original finish.
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Planner Group Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Maple, Lacquer
Paul McCobb Bronze and Rosewood Dining Chairs
By Paul McCobb
Located in Bensalem, PA
Stunning set of six dining chairs designed by Paul McCobb for Lane. The set consists of two arm chairs and four side chairs.
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Pair of Paul McCobb for Planner Group Arm Chairs Circa 1950s
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Peabody, MA
Pair of ebonized "captains" armchairs by Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture's Planner Group, circa 1950s.
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Paul McCobb Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Sofa, 1950s
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern sofa
By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Planner Group"
USA, 1950s
Cream Mohair velvet upholstery, with tapered solid walnut legs.
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Set of 4 Paul McCobb Style Dining Chairs by Lane
By Paul McCobb, Lane Acclaim
Located in Boynton Beach, FL
Set of 4 unique dining chairs made by Lane Furniture. Often attributed to Paul McCobb due to the simple yet elegant design. Clean lines through the metal frames working up to the wood and cane backrests. 4 total chairs. One captain chair and 3 side chairs...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planner Group Dining Room Chairs
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Paul McCobb Planner Group Captain Lounge Arm Chair
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Chicago, IL
Paul McCobb Planner Group Captain Lounge Arm Chair
Likely will desire to refinish.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planner Group Dining Room Chairs
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Wood
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Paul McCobb Planner Group Pair Dining Chairs
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Fraser, MI
Please message us for a cost effective shipping quote to your location.
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Paul McCobb Planner Group Black Lacquered T-Back Side Chair, Newly Refinished
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Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern T-back side chair, desk chair, or dining chair
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Solid sculpted maple, in black...
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H 13.25 in W 19.5 in D 19.75 in
Paul McCobb Planner Group Maple and Iron "Shovel" Dining Chairs, Fully Restored
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional set of six Mid-Century Modern "shovel" dining chairs
By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Planner Group"
USA, 1950s
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H 34.25 in W 18.25 in D 21 in
4 Paul McCobb Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Windsor Spindle Dining Chairs Mcm
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Dayton, OH
Set of four Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb for Planner Winchendon dining chairs. These sleek Windsor style chairs are made from maple with a black lacquer finish. Feature curved back...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Planner Group Dining Room Chairs
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H 30 in W 19.5 in D 20 in
Paul McCobb Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs, Set of Four
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish set of four Mid-Century Modern dining chairs
By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Planner Group"
USA, 1950s
Sculpted solid birch, with caned backs a...
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Paul McCobb Planner Group Birch and Cane Dining Chairs or Side Chairs, Pair
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
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...
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Upholstery, Cane, Birch
H 34.75 in W 19 in D 19 in
Paul McCobb Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs or Side Chairs, Pair
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish pair of Mid-Century Modern side chairs or dining chairs
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H 34.75 in W 19 in D 19 in
Paul McCobb Model 1530 Mid-Century Chair
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bring home authentic Mid-Century Modern design with this fantastic chair by Paul McCobb for the Planner Group. Featuring the golden maple wood grain, turn...
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Paul McCobb Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Spindle Back Dining Chairs
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional set of four iconic mid-century modern solid birch spindle back dining chairs
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H 31.5 in W 19.25 in D 19.13 in
Rare Paul McCobb Blonde Planner Group Extension Table with Six Chairs
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Planner Group Model 1530 T-Back Dining Chairs in Maple by Paul McCobb
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful pair of Paul McCobb Planner Group dining chairs made by Winchendon Furniture Company of Massachusetts. Executed in solid maple with exquisite original patina. In gorgeous a...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planner Group Dining Room Chairs
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Paul McCobb Maple and Iron "Shovel" Chairs, Newly Refinished
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional set of four mid-century modern "shovel" dining chairs or side chairs
By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Planner Group"
USA, 1950s
Sculpted solid maple ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Dining Room Chairs
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Iron
Planner Group dining room chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Planner Group dining room chairs 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 dining room chairs, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original dining room chairs 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 dining room chairs by George Nelson, Harvey Probber, and Broyhill Brasilia. Prices for Planner Group dining room chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $675 and can go as high as $9,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,995.
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