Planner Group Cabinets
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 Record Cabinet With Sliding Doors
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern black lacquered solid maple record cabinet or bar cabinet with sliding doors
By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Planner Group"
USA, 1950s
Meas...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Cabinets
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Maple, Lacquer
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 Cabinets
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Steel
Paul McCobb Planner Group Sliding Door Credenza with Drawers, Classic Modernist
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Buffalo, NY
From the Paul McCobb Modular Planner Group line of Winchendon Furniture. Solid maple cabinet holds three drawers on one side single drawer with adj...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Cabinets
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Grasscloth, Maple
Paul McCobb Planner Group Model 1500 Maple & Black Single Drawer Cabinet, 1950s
By Planner Group, Winchendon, Paul McCobb
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...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Cabinets
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Aluminum
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 Cabinets
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Wood
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.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Cabinets
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Maple
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...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Cabinets
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Brass
Paul McCobb Planner Group Sliding Door Cabinet on Hairpin Legs, 1950s
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish Mid-Century Modern sliding door cabinet on hairpin legs
By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Planner Group"
USA, 1950s
Solid birch, with steel hairpin leg...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Cabinets
Materials
Steel
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 Cabinets
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Steel
Paul McCobb for Planner Group Mid Century Sliding Door Cabinet
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb for Planner Group Mid Century Sliding Door Cabinet
This cabinet measures: 36 wide x 18 deep x 33.5 inches high
All pieces of fu...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Cabinets
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Paul McCobb for Planner Group MCM Blond or Ebony Maple Three-Drawer Chest
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Midcentury Paul McCobb Single Bookcase #1516 Iron Base Adjustable Shelf
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Paul McCobb Planner Group Drop Front Desk with Sliding Door Credenza, Refinished
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional Mid-Century Modern drop front secretary desk cabinet with a lower sliding door credenza.
By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Planner Group"
USA, 1950s
Black lacquered solid maple, with white grass cloth sliding doors and original brass hardware.
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Midcentury Paul McCobb Single Bookcase #1516 Walnut Finish Tapered Legs
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Located in BROOKLYN, NY
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Paul McCobb Planner Group Black Lacquered Bookcase on Hairpin Legs, Refinished
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Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern glass front bookcase on hairpin legs
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H 36 in W 36 in D 12.13 in
Planner Group cabinets for sale on 1stDibs.
Planner Group cabinets 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 cabinets, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original cabinets by Planner Group were created in the mid-century modern style in united states during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider cabinets by Harvey Probber, Milo Baughman, and Thomasville. Prices for Planner Group cabinets can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,450 and can go as high as $7,995, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,450.