Planner Group Sideboards

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 Black Lacquered Sideboard Credenza, Newly Refinished

$4,495

Paul McCobb Planner Group Black Lacquered Sideboard Credenza, Newly Refinished

By Planner Group, Paul McCobb

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 Sideboards

Materials

Maple, Lacquer

Paul McCobb Petite Sideboard Cabinet Dark Walnut Brass Pulls

$8,900

Paul McCobb Petite Sideboard Cabinet Dark Walnut Brass Pulls

By Paul McCobb, Planner Group

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 Sideboards

Materials

Mahogany, Walnut

Paul McCobb Planner Group Credenza - Model 1513-L - Grasscloth Doors - 1950s

Sold|~~$3,450~~

H 25.5 in W 60 in D 18 in

Paul McCobb Planner Group Credenza - Model 1513-L - Grasscloth Doors - 1950s

By Winchendon, Paul McCobb

Located in Decatur, GA

Paul McCobb Planner Group Low Credenza Model 1513-L - Solid Birch - Grasscloth Sliding Doors - Fully Restored An iconic low credenza from the Planner Group collection designed by Pa...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Sideboards

Materials

Birch

Mid Century Server Credenza Attributed to Paul McCobb

$2,240Sale Price|20% Off

H 81 in W 72 in D 18 in

Mid Century Server Credenza Attributed to Paul McCobb

By Paul McCobb

Located in New York, NY

Nice Mid-Century Modern credenza having a large cabinet bottom and a tall vertical display shelf top element. The shelf has its original white glass insert surfaces and four thin dra...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planner Group Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Paul McCobb for Planner Group Mid Century Black Lacquer Low Credenza

$5,510 / set

H 25.5 in W 60 in D 18 in

Paul McCobb for Planner Group Mid Century Black Lacquer Low Credenza

By Paul McCobb

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful mid-century low credenza by Paul McCobb circa 1950 Planner Group. 1 adjustable shelve with pins. Solid maple construction with an original black lacquer finish. White cloth sliding front doors with brass finger...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planner Group Sideboards

Materials

Maple

Expertly Restored - Paul McCobb "Planner Group" Two-Tone Credenza for Winchendon

$4,895

H 32.25 in W 60 in D 18.25 in

Expertly Restored - Paul McCobb "Planner Group" Two-Tone Credenza for Winchendon

By Winchendon, Paul McCobb

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Materials: Walnut-Stained Maple Wood, Satin Lacquered Doors ________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history bac...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Sideboards

Materials

Wood, Maple, Walnut, Lacquer

Founders Furniture Co Walnut Sideboard

$2,500

H 29 in W 67 in D 19 in

Founders Furniture Co Walnut Sideboard

By Founders Furniture Company

Located in Hanover, MA

1960's Founders Furniture Co. model 21301-48, F-16 sideboard with two cabinet compartments and four double doors with cast bronze finish hardware. The le...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Sideboards

Materials

Bronze

Paul McCobb Irwin Collection Mahogany Sideboard, Credenza, Newly Refinished

$4,995

H 34.75 in W 48 in D 19.02 in

Paul McCobb Irwin Collection Mahogany Sideboard, Credenza, Newly Refinished

By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture

Located in South Bend, IN

An outstanding Mid-Century Modern sideboard, credenza, dresser, or bar cabinet By Paul McCobb for Directional and produced by Calvin Furniture, "Irwin Collection" USA, 1950s Mahog...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Modern Black Lacquered Sideboard Credenza with Faux Parchment Fronts

$12,800Sale Price|20% Off

H 33 in W 84.5 in D 20.25 in

Modern Black Lacquered Sideboard Credenza with Faux Parchment Fronts

Located in North York, ON

Modern black Lacquered sideboard credenza with Faux Parchment fronts. Featuring unique shaped design with ample storage options. Completed with a beautiful black lacquered finish and...

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Planner Group Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Mid century Paul McCobb Calvin Credenza Brass Black Lacquer with top unit

$2,250Sale Price|25% Off

H 60.5 in W 60 in D 19 in

Mid century Paul McCobb Calvin Credenza Brass Black Lacquer with top unit

By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid century American designer Paul McCobb Calvin Irwin Collection credenza unit In Black Lacquer. Has top unit with Glass doors and lower small storage areas. The lower Credenza has...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planner Group Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb for Lane “Delineator” Walnut & Rosewood Sideboard

$2,995

H 32 in W 54.5 in D 18 in

Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb for Lane “Delineator” Walnut & Rosewood Sideboard

By Lane Furniture, Paul McCobb

Located in Clarksboro, NJ

Elevate your space with this exceptional circa 1960s Mid-Century Modern sideboard designed by Paul McCobb for Lane Furniture. Expertly refinished, this piece showcases rich walnut co...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Sideboards

Materials

Chrome

Chinese Ming Style Alter Cabinet or Sideboard

$1,717

H 31.89 in W 59.06 in D 20.08 in

Chinese Ming Style Alter Cabinet or Sideboard

Located in Kastrup, DK

Chinese Ming dynasty style altar cabinet or sideboard from Shanxi province, China. Elm and dark yellow lacquer with a beautiful age-related patina. Three drawers over two bi-fold d...

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Mid-19th Century Asian Ming Antique Planner Group Sideboards

Materials

Elm

Paul McCobb Mahogany Credenza

$5,500

H 33.5 in W 71.25 in D 19 in

Paul McCobb Mahogany Credenza

By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture

Located in Highland, IN

Beautiful mahogany credenza by Paul McCobb for Calvin. Two sets of tri-fold doors conceal two adjustable shelves and a bank of drawers. 33.5"h X 71.25"w X 19"d

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Sideboards

Materials

Mahogany

Black Lacquer and Brass Credenza/Sideboard by Mastercraft

$25,500

H 33.5 in W 79 in D 22.25 in

Black Lacquer and Brass Credenza/Sideboard by Mastercraft

By Mastercraft

Located in Dallas, TX

Glamorous one-of-a-kind piece designed by the great Mastercraft in Grand Rapids. Features a massive tubular brass framed body, both sides have a gentle curve. Top and sides are finis...

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1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Planner Group Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Previously Available Items

Paul McCobb Small Sideboard in Maple

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H 26.58 in W 48.04 in D 19.3 in

Paul McCobb Small Sideboard in Maple

By Planner Group, Paul McCobb

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Paul McCobb small sideboard in maple, United States, 1950s. This cute maple sideboard is easy one the eyes and seems solid in it's appearance. However, black and white could also ...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Sideboards

Materials

Metal

Paul McCobb Small Black Sideboard

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H 33.27 in W 72.05 in D 18.31 in

Paul McCobb Small Black Sideboard

By Planner Group, Paul McCobb

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Dresser, in maple and brass, by Paul Mc Cobb for Planner Group, United States, 1960s. Small cabinet by Paul McCobb. This black coated cabinet shows great details and elegant bras...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Paul McCobb Planner Group Solid Birch Sliding Door Credenza or Record Cabinet

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H 25.63 in W 60 in D 18 in

Paul McCobb Planner Group Solid Birch Sliding Door Credenza or Record Cabinet

By Paul McCobb, Planner Group

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern sideboard, credenza, or record cabinet By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Planner Group" USA, 1950s Solid birch, with sliding grass cloth door...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Sideboards

Materials

Birch, Grasscloth

Paul McCobb Planner Group Black and White Lacquered Credenza, Newly Refinished

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H 33.5 in W 60 in D 18.13 in

Paul McCobb Planner Group Black and White Lacquered Credenza, Newly Refinished

By Paul McCobb, Planner Group

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional Mid-Century Modern sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Planner Group" USA, 1950s Black lacquered solid birch, with s...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Sideboards

Materials

Grasscloth, Birch, Lacquer

Paul McCobb Planner Group Birch Sliding Door Sideboard Credenza, 1950s

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H 33.38 in W 60 in D 18 in

Paul McCobb Planner Group Birch Sliding Door Sideboard Credenza, 1950s

By Paul McCobb, Planner Group

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional Mid-Century Modern sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Planner Group" USA, 1950s Solid birch, with sliding grass clo...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Sideboards

Materials

Grasscloth, Birch

Paul McCobb Planner Group Birch Sliding Door Sideboard Credenza

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H 33.5 in W 60 in D 18 in

Paul McCobb Planner Group Birch Sliding Door Sideboard Credenza

By Paul McCobb, Planner Group

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional Mid-Century Modern sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Planner Group" USA, 1950s Solid birch, with sliding grass clo...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Sideboards

Materials

Grasscloth, Birch

Paul McCobb Planner Group Mid Century 1514 Iron Base White Cloth Door Credenza

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H 33 in W 60 in D 18 in

Paul McCobb Planner Group Mid Century 1514 Iron Base White Cloth Door Credenza

By Planner Group, Paul McCobb

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Paul McCobb Planner group mid century 1514 iron base white cloth door credenza This credenza measures: 60 wide x 18 deep x 33 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in ...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Sideboards

Materials

Iron

Paul McCobb for Planner Group Mid Century Solid Wood Sideboard Buffet Credenza

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H 33.25 in W 52 in D 18.25 in

Paul McCobb for Planner Group Mid Century Solid Wood Sideboard Buffet Credenza

By Planner Group, Paul McCobb

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Paul McCobb for Planner Group Mid Century solid wood sideboard buffet Credenza This sideboard measures: 52 wide x 18.25 deep x 33.25 inc...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Paul McCobb / Planner Group Black Lacquer Credenza, Server

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H 33 in W 60 in D 18 in

Paul McCobb / Planner Group Black Lacquer Credenza, Server

By Paul McCobb, Planner Group

Located in Buffalo, NY

Classic server, credenza designed by Paul McCobb / Planner Group, retains original black lacquer finish, minor blemishes, two sliding doors recently recovered in grey linen fabric. N...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Sideboards

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Paul McCobb for Planner Group Mid Century Sideboard Credenza Cabinet

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H 34 in W 60 in L 34 in

Paul McCobb for Planner Group Mid Century Sideboard Credenza Cabinet

By Planner Group, Paul McCobb

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Paul McCobb for Planner Group mid century sideboard credenza cabinet This cabinet measures: 60 wide x 18.25 deep x 34 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we ...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Paul McCobb Planner Group Black Lacquered Sideboard Credenza, Newly Refinished

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H 33.5 in W 52 in D 18.5 in

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 lacqu...

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Sideboards

Materials

Maple, Lacquer

Paul McCobb for Planner Group Mid Century Solid Wood Sideboard Buffet Credenza

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H 33.5 in W 60.5 in D 18.5 in

Paul McCobb for Planner Group Mid Century Solid Wood Sideboard Buffet Credenza

By Paul McCobb, Planner Group

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Paul McCobb for Planner Group Mid Century solid wood sideboard buffet credenza Credenza measures: 60.5 wide x 18.5 deep x 33.5 inches high...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Planner Group sideboards for sale on 1stDibs.

Planner Group sideboards 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 sideboards, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original sideboards 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 sideboards by Bert England, John Stuart, and Johnson Furniture Company. Prices for Planner Group sideboards can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $4,800 and can go as high as $8,900, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,995.