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Planner Group Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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 Saarienen, 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 pieces from Paul McCobb’s Planner Group series on 1stDibs.

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Creator: Planner Group
Paul McCobb Planner Group Solid Birch Dresser or Chest of Drawers, 1950s
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish Mid-Century Modern three-drawer dresser or chest of drawers By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Planner Group" USA, 1950s Solid birch, with original bras...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Paul McCobb Planner Group Black Lacquered Bachelor Chest, Newly Refinished
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern three-drawer bachelor chest or bedside chest By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Planner Group" USA, 1950s Black lacquered solid birch, wit...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Pair of Paul McCobb 1503 Planner Group Maple & Black Two Drawer Chests
By Planner Group, Winchendon, Paul McCobb
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Pair of Paul McCobb Planner Group by Winchendon maple nightstands, cabinets, chests, end tables, 1950's. Featuring Model 1503 ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Maple

Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb 3-Drawer Dresser #1508 Blonde Finish Brass Pulls
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Vintage mid-century Paul McCobb 3-drawer dresser Planner Group #1508. Beautiful dresser by Paul McCobb circa 1950s Planner Group, 3 drawer, solid maple, blonde finish, brass pulls, W...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planner Group Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Maple

Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb 3-Drawer Dresser #1508 Blonde Finish Brass Pulls
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Vintage midcentury Paul McCobb 3-drawer dresser Planner Group #1508. Beautiful dresser by Paul McCobb circa 1950s Planner Group, 3 drawer, solid maple, blonde finish, brass pulls, Wood tapered legs...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planner Group Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Maple

Pair of Modern Chests by Paul McCobb for Planner Group, USA, Circa 1950s
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Norwalk, CT
An iconic pair of McCobb chests, manufacturers by Planner Group circa 1950s. Distinctive modern legs. Original solid brass custom pulls. This pair has b...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Maple

Pair of Paul McCobb Planner Group Maple Six Drawer Double Dressers
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Pair of Paul McCobb planner group maple & black six drawer dressers, 1950's. Featuring classic Paul McCobb modular design including four rectangula...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Enamel

Paul McCobb Planner Group Sliding Door Credenza with Early Branded Signature
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Ferndale, MI
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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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planner Group Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Maple

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...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planner Group Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Midcentury Modern Paul McCobb 3-Drawer Dresser #1508 Walnut Finish Pull Handles
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Vintage midcentury Paul McCobb 3-drawer dresser Planner Group #1508. Beautiful dresser by Paul McCobb circa 1950s Planner Group, 3 drawer, solid maple, Walnut finish, Wood handle pul...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planner Group Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Maple

1950s Paul McCobb 4-Drawer Correspondence Letter Chest Jewelry Box Dresser
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Hyattsville, MD
A wonderful tabletop letter cabinet for desktop or atop a dresser. It is in original unrestored condition and finish. Some wear to top surface and nor...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Steel

Paul McCobb Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Bachelor Chests, Newly Refinished
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
An iconic pair of Mid-Century Modern bachelor chests or large beside chests By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Planner Group" USA,...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Midcentury Paul McCobb Small Jewelry Chest 4 Drawers Maple Brass Brown Finish
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Nice Paul McCobb 3' small jewelry box in solid maple construction with brown finish. Very high quality construction with original brass pulls. Made for top of dresser or bookcase. 8 brass knobs 4 drawers. Planner Group, Winchendon Mass. Refinished condition. Has velvet black drawer inserts.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Nicely Refinished Paul McCobb for Winchedon Planner Group Blond Chest of Drawers
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Ferndale, MI
Nicely refinished McCobb for Winchendon blonde maple chest of drawers with aluminum ring pulls . Early branded mark inside drawer.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planner Group Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Aluminum

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.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Maple

Planner Group Three-Drawer Chest on Low Table by Paul McCobb for Winchendon
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Dorchester, MA
Designed by Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture's Planner Group line, this chest comprises a three-drawer maple case piece that sits atop a low detached maple table that could also ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Aluminum

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.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planner Group Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany, Walnut

Paul McCobb Mid-Century Modern Planner Group Desk Organizer
By Winchendon, Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Saint Paul, MN
Paul McCobb Planner group desk organizer by Winchendon Furniture. Made in the 1950s.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planner Group Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Iron

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Midcentury Tall Dresser by Paul McCobb Planner Group #1501 Maple Brass Knobs
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Paul McCobb Planner Group Birch Sliding Door Sideboard Credenza, 1950s
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
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Jewelry Chest by Paul McCobb Planner Group, Ten Drawers, Original Brass Pulls
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
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 Paul McCobb 4-Drawer Correspondence Letter Chest Jewelry Box Dresser
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Hyattsville, MD
A wonderful tabletop letter cabinet for desktop or atop a dresser. It is in original unrestored condition and finish. Some wear to top surface and nor...
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Expertly Restored - Paul McCobb 6-Drawer Dresser for Winchendon Furniture
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Midcentury All Black Credenza Paul McCobb Planner Group #1514 Black Lacquer
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful midcentury tall credenza by Paul McCobb circa 1950 Planner Group #1514 has 1 adjustable shelves with pins with 1 drawer on the left...
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Midcentury Credenza Paul McCobb Planner Group #1514 Blonde Maple
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Located in BROOKLYN, NY
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Refinished Dresser and Mirror by Paul McCobb for Planner Group
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Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb 3-Drawer Dresser #1508 Walnut Finish Nickel Pulls
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Located in BROOKLYN, NY
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Paul McCobb Planner Group Midcentury 3 Drawer Chest of Drawers Dresser
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Paul McCobb Planner Group Maple 3 Drawer Dresser
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Located in Charleston, SC
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Midcentury Paul McCobb #1501 Blonde Maple tall 6 drawer dresser brass knobs
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Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful Mid century Rare tall 6 drawer dresser by Paul McCobb circa 1950 Planner Group #1501 with 4 center drawers and custom top 2 drawer jewelry section built in to dresser. Soli...
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Paul McCobb Planner Group Black Eight Drawer Dresser on Wrought Iron Base
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Classic Paul McCobb Planner group black eight drawer double dresser, 1950's. Featuring newly restored and re-enameled rectangular Maple form with eight clean drawers a top a four leg...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Steel

Midcentury Dresser by Paul McCobb Planner Group #1501 Blonde Maple Brass Knobs
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful Mid century tall 4-drawer dresser by Paul McCobb circa 1950 Planner Group #1501 with 4 center drawers. Solid maple construction has a beautiful Medium Blonde original Finis...
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Paul McCobb Planner Group Black Lacquered Two-Drawer Bedside Chest, Refinished
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish mid-century modern two-drawer chest or nightstand By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Planner Group" USA, 1950s Black lacquered solid birch, with b...
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Paul McCobb Planner Group Black Lacquered Three-Drawer Dresser, Newly Refinished
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in South Bend, IN
An iconic mid-century modern three-drawer dresser or bachelor chest By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Planner Group" USA, 1950s Black lacquered solid birch, with bra...
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Paul McCobb Planner Group Six Drawer Maple Dresser, 1950's
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Bainbridge, NY
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Midcentury Paul McCobb Small Jewelry Chest 4 Drawers Maple Brass Walnut Finish
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Nice Paul McCobb 3' small jewelry box in solid maple construction with walnut finish. Very high quality construction with original brass pulls. Made for top of dresser or bookcase. 8...
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Pair Paul McCobb Planner Group Maple & Wrought Iron Nightstands
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Located in Bainbridge, NY
Pair of Paul McCobb maple & wrought iron 1503-9 two tone two drawer chests, end tables, 1950's. Featuring two large Natural finish Maple drawers, Black enameled wood exterior cabinet...
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Midcentury Paul McCobb Small Jewelry Chest 4 Drawers Maple T Pulls Blonde
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Nice Paul McCobb 3' small jewelry box in solid maple construction with Blonde finish. Very high quality construction with Black T pulls. Made for top of dresser or bookcase. 8 - T pu...
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Planner Group commodes and chests of drawers for sale on 1stDibs.

Planner Group commodes and chests of drawers 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 commodes and chests of drawers, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original commodes and chests of drawers 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 commodes and chests of drawers by Harvey Probber, Lane Furniture, and Conant Ball. Prices for Planner Group commodes and chests of drawers can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,950 and can go as high as $8,900, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,950.

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