Planner Group Lounge 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.

Find vintage Planner Group furniture and other Paul McCobb furniture on 1stDibs.

Creator: Planner Group

Paul McCobb Planner Group Ebonized and Upholstered Lounge Chair, 1950s

$2,995

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, ...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Maple

Mid century Paul McCobb Planner Group Captain Lounge Maple Arm Chair

$1,200Sale Price|20% Off

Mid century Paul McCobb Planner Group Captain Lounge Maple Arm Chair

By Planner Group, Paul McCobb

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Beautiful all original midcentury maple Paul McCobb Planner Group Captain arm chair. Solid maple seat and curved back on tapered legs. Original vintage condition. Original blonde map...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planner Group Lounge Chairs

Materials

Maple

Paul McCobb "Tub" High Back Lounge Chair Model 3045, Priced Low for Reupholstery

$2,850

Paul McCobb "Tub" High Back Lounge Chair Model 3045, Priced Low for Reupholstery

By Planner Group, Paul McCobb

Located in Kansas City, MO

Rare Paul McCobb "Tub" chair for the Planner Group. High back with cantilevered armrests and walnut legs. Important design in need of reupholstering and is priced accordingly. This is a great opportunity to get this chair for a low price...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

1950s Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Planner for Group Dining Chairs

$2,230 / set

H 29.5 in W 17 in D 19 in

1950s Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Planner for Group Dining Chairs

By Planner Group, Paul McCobb

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 Lounge Chairs

Materials

Maple

Paul McCobb for Directional 314 Model High Back Lounge Chair in Grey Velvet

$5,600Sale Price|20% Off

H 41.5 in W 30 in D 32 in

Paul McCobb for Directional 314 Model High Back Lounge Chair in Grey Velvet

By Directional, Paul McCobb

Located in Culver City, CA

Available right now we have this absolutely gorgeous Paul McCobb for Directional, model 314 wingback lounge chair. This lounge chair is stunning-- very large in scale, and clad in fine cotton velvet that has a slight sheen. This gorgeous wingback was designed in the 1950's by Paul McCobb for Directional furniture, which is known for its high quality manufacturing. Many famed designers such as Milo Baughman, Paul Evans and even Vladimir Kagan have designed for Directional furniture, as it's truly a furniture dynasty producer of legacy furniture...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Lounge Chairs

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Velvet, Walnut

Paul McCobb Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Spindle Back Dining Chairs, Eight

$8,500 / set

H 31.25 in W 19.25 in D 20 in

Paul McCobb Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Spindle Back Dining Chairs, Eight

By Paul McCobb, Planner Group

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 Lounge Chairs

Materials

Maple, Lacquer

Mid-Century Modern Planner Group Dining Chairs Paul McCobb for Winchendon Set 5

$3,496Sale Price / set|30% Off

H 35.25 in W 21 in D 19.5 in

Mid-Century Modern Planner Group Dining Chairs Paul McCobb for Winchendon Set 5

By Planner Group, Paul McCobb

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 Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Maple

4 Mid-Century Paul McCobb Planner Group Dining Chairs Maple Spindle Back Chairs

$2,000 / set

H 32 in W 19 in D 18 in

4 Mid-Century Paul McCobb Planner Group Dining Chairs Maple Spindle Back Chairs

By Planner Group, Paul McCobb

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Set of 4 All original midcentury maple Paul McCobb Planner Group spindle back side chairs. Solid maple seat and curved back on tapered legs. Original vintage condition. Original blon...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planner Group Lounge Chairs

Materials

Maple

Nino Zoncada Attributed Lounge Chairs, Italy, 1950s, for Reupholstery

$2,475 / set

H 36.23 in W 28.15 in D 31.11 in

Nino Zoncada Attributed Lounge Chairs, Italy, 1950s, for Reupholstery

By Marco Zanuso, Nino Zoncada

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

An pair of Nino Zoncada attriuted lounge chairs, Italy, 1950s. The fabric has marks and the filling is slightly tired so these chairs are sold for reupholstery by the customer in the...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Planner Group Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Outstanding, Rare Lounge Chairs, Italy, 1950s, For Reupholstery

$11,002 / set

H 32.68 in W 28.75 in D 32.68 in

Outstanding, Rare Lounge Chairs, Italy, 1950s, For Reupholstery

By Carlo Mollino, Gio Ponti, Ico Parisi

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

An extraordinary, rare pair of Italian 1950s armchairs. Structurally sound, but the original upholstery is worn out so the chairs are sold for the customer to recover in their own c...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Planner Group Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

1950's Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Planner Group Sofa

$4,999

H 33 in W 81.75 in D 32.5 in

1950's Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Planner Group Sofa

By Planner Group, Paul McCobb

Located in Burbank, CA

Vintage Midcentury Modern sofa for sale. Designed by Paul McCobb in the 1950's, and part of the Planner Group series. This couch was professionally restored, and is in showroom condi...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Paul McCobb for Directional Model 1321 Lounge Chair in Walnut & Light Upholstery

$3,000

H 34 in W 28 in D 31 in

Paul McCobb for Directional Model 1321 Lounge Chair in Walnut & Light Upholstery

By Directional, Paul McCobb

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed by Paul McCobb, this chair was manufactured by Directional, who was one of many partners that McCobb worked with. A prolific designer, this chair is one of the best models o...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Paul McCobb Authentic Furniture Products Sweden Captains Arm Chair Planner Group

$1,200

H 30.75 in W 22 in D 22 in

Paul McCobb Authentic Furniture Products Sweden Captains Arm Chair Planner Group

By Paul McCobb

Located in Forest Grove, PA

An "Authentic Furniture Products" captain's chair made in Sweden and designed by Paul McCobb. Slightly different than the Planner Group Captain's chair, the information we have found...

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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Lounge Chairs

Materials

Maple

Mid-Century Modern Walnut High Back Lounge Chair

$2,225

H 34.5 in W 29.5 in D 34 in

Mid-Century Modern Walnut High Back Lounge Chair

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Fabulous Mid-Century Modern lounge chair, manufactured in the United States, circa 1950s. This chair features a solid walnut stained oak frame with sculptural armrests...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Paul McCobb for Directional #1322 Upholstered Black Rim Lounge Chair

$2,200

H 32.5 in W 29 in D 30 in

Paul McCobb for Directional #1322 Upholstered Black Rim Lounge Chair

By Paul McCobb, Directional

Located in Bainbridge, NY

Paul McCobb for Directional Furniture 1322 lounge chair, loose seat cushion. Circa 1950s. Featuring a Black ebonized Walnut frame, tapered legs and comfortable curved and cushioned b...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Previously Available Items

Paul McCobb Planner Group Ebonized and Upholstered Lounge Chair, 1950s

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H 30.25 in W 28 in D 26.5 in

Paul McCobb Planner Group Ebonized and Upholstered Lounge Chair, 1950s

By Paul McCobb, Planner Group

Located in South Bend, IN

A rare early Mid-Century Modern 3082 club chair or lounge chair By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Planner Group" USA, 1950s Elegant ebonized sculpted solid maple frame, wi...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Maple

Paul McCobb Planner Group Ebonized and Upholstered His and Hers Lounge Chairs

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H 33.75 in W 29.25 in D 25.25 in

Paul McCobb Planner Group Ebonized and Upholstered His and Hers Lounge Chairs

By Paul McCobb, Planner Group

Located in South Bend, IN

A rare early pair of Mid-Century Modern 3082-E his and hers club chairs or lounge chairs By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Planner Group" USA, 1950s Elegant ebonized sculp...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Maple

Pair of Midcentury Paul McCobb Planner Group Captain Lounge Maple Arm Chairs

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H 31 in W 21 in D 22 in

Pair of Midcentury Paul McCobb Planner Group Captain Lounge Maple Arm Chairs

By Paul McCobb, Planner Group

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Pair of rare all original midcentury maple Paul McCobb Planner Group Captain arm chairs. Solid maple seat and curved back on tapered legs. Original vintage condition. Original blonde...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planner Group Lounge Chairs

Materials

Maple

Unique Pair of Midcentury Modern Paul McCobb Planner Group Vinyl Lounge Chairs

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H 32 in W 29 in D 28 in

Unique Pair of Midcentury Modern Paul McCobb Planner Group Vinyl Lounge Chairs

By Paul McCobb, Planner Group

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Incredible rare pair of Paul McCobb lounge chairs. In great vintage condition all original upholstery in white soft vinyl fabric. Made for Planner Group Paul Mccobb - Black lacquere...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planner Group Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Faux Leather

Paul McCobb Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair, 1950s

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H 33.25 in W 34 in D 30 in

Paul McCobb Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair, 1950s

By Paul McCobb, Planner Group

Located in South Bend, IN

A rare and exceptional Mid-Century Modern lounge chair designed by Paul McCobb for his Planner Group line for Winchendon Furniture. The chair features McCobb's iconic sleek, Minimali...

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1950s American Scandinavian Modern Vintage Planner Group Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Pair of Paul McCobb Planner Group Dining Chairs Windsor Style

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H 30 in W 17 in D 17 in

Pair of Paul McCobb Planner Group Dining Chairs Windsor Style

By Paul McCobb, Planner Group

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Pair of original mint condition Paul Mccobb spindle back chairs.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planner Group Lounge Chairs

Materials

Maple

Paul McCobb Planner Group Lounge Chair

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H 30 in W 26 in D 28 in

Paul McCobb Planner Group Lounge Chair

By Paul McCobb, Planner Group

Located in New York, NY

Rare form Paul McCobb Planner Group design for Winchendon. Ebonized frame with upholstered seat and back, the upholstery is original and shows signs or wear and use. Great style, and construction, hard to find form, iconic midcentury chair...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planner Group Lounge Chairs

Paul McCobb Lounge Chairs for Winchendon, Planner Group Series

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H 30.25 in W 25.25 in D 27.75 in

Paul McCobb Lounge Chairs for Winchendon, Planner Group Series

By Paul McCobb, Planner Group

Located in Oak Harbor, OH

Designer: Paul McCobb. Manufacturer: Winchendon. Period and model: Mid-Century Modern, Planner Group Series. Specifications: Maple (possibly walnut), caning, fabric. Conditio...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cane, Fabric, Maple

Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Paul McCobb

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H 41.75 in W 30.25 in D 34 in

Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Paul McCobb

By Planner Group, Paul McCobb

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Leather lounge chair and ottoman by Paul McCobb. The ottoman measures 29.25" wide x 19.5" deep x 16" tall.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planner Group Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Paul McCobb Lounge Chairs for Winchendon, Planner Group Series

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H 33 in W 26.25 in D 28 in

Paul McCobb Lounge Chairs for Winchendon, Planner Group Series

By Paul McCobb, Planner Group

Located in Oak Harbor, OH

Designer: Paul McCobb. Manufacturer: Winchendon. Period and model: Mid-Century Modern, Planner Group Series. Specifications: Maple, caning, fabric. Condition: These Paul M...

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1950s American Vintage Planner Group Lounge Chairs

Materials

Maple, Cane, Fabric

Planner Group lounge chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Planner Group lounge 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 lounge chairs, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original lounge chairs by Planner Group 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 lounge chairs by Brayton International, Patrician Furniture Co, and Tommi Parzinger. Prices for Planner Group lounge chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,500 and can go as high as $3,450, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,850.