Planner Group Credenzas
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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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1950s Paul McCobb Orange & Black Credenza for Planner Group
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Glendale, CA
1950s Paul McCobb McCobb Orange & Black Credenza for Planner Group.
This exceptional early credenza was designed by the legendary Paul McCobb and produced by Planner Group. A highl...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Credenzas
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Brass
Midcentury Low 4 Drawer Dresser by Paul McCobb Planner Group #1504 All Black
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful mid century low dresser credenza by Paul McCobb circa 1950 Planner Group #1504 with 4 drawers - solid maple construction has a Black Lacquered finish. All original aluminum...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planner Group Credenzas
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Aluminum
Mid-Century Tall Credenza by Paul McCobb circa 1950 Planner Group #1514 Walnut
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful mid-century tall credenza by Paul McCobb circa 1950 Planner Group #1514 has 1 adjustable shelves w/pins with 1 drawer on the left side and 3 drawers on the right side. Soli...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planner Group Credenzas
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Maple
$4,496 Sale Price
25% Off
Mid-Century Modern Credenza by Paul McCobb for Planner Group #1513
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Boynton Beach, FL
Time capsule condition low credenza/hutch by Paul McCobb for The Planner Group. Model #1513. Mostly solid wood construction with some veneer on the trim. A nice rich walnut finish. T...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planner Group Credenzas
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Glass, Wood
$3,200 Sale Price
28% Off
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 Credenzas
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Grasscloth, Maple
Paul McCobb Planner Group Black Lacquered Sideboard Credenza, Newly Refinished
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Minimalist Mid-Century Modern sliding door sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet
By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture "Planner Group"
USA, 1950s
Black lacque...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Credenzas
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Maple, Lacquer
Midcentury 4 Drawer Low Dresser Paul McCobb Planner Group #1504 Rare Iron Base
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare midcentury low dresser credenza by Paul McCobb circa 1950 Planner Group #1504 with 4 low drawers - Solid maple construction has a raw blonde maple lacquered finish. All original...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planner Group Credenzas
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Iron
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...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Credenzas
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Wood
Midcentury White Door Credenza Paul McCobb Planner Group #1514 Black Lacquer
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful mid century tall credenza by Paul McCobb circa 1950 Planner Group #1514 has 1 adjustable shelves with pins with 1 drawer on the left side and 3 drawers on the right side. S...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planner Group Credenzas
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Brass
Solid Birch Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Credenza Long Dresser Paul McCobb
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Nice wooden handles three compartments three drawers Paul McCobb credenza. Nice TV base cabinet. Excellent original vintage condition with beautiful wood grain.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planner Group Credenzas
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Birch
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Planner Group credenzas for sale on 1stDibs.
Planner Group credenzas 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 credenzas, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original credenzas 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 credenzas by John Widdicomb, Drexel, and Calvin. Prices for Planner Group credenzas can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $2,995 and can go as high as $9,950, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,796.