Planner Group Tables
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 for Planner Group Mid Century Drop Leaf Dining Table
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb for Planner Group mid century drop leaf dining table
This table is 52.5 wide x 40 deep x 28.5 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Tables
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Wood
Pair of Paul McCobb Planner Group Maple "Step" End Tables
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Pair Paul McCobb for Planner Group, Winchendon Furniture #1589 Step Tables, 1950s-1960s. End Tables. Side Tables. Nightstands. Featuring solid two-tier rectangular form, deep single ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planner Group Tables
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Metal
Paul McCobb Writing Desk for Winchendon
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Mid-Century Modern writing desk by Paul McCobb features a wonderful maple finish with unique brass drawer pulls. Tapered legs and spacious four drawer design make this a stylish...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Tables
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Brass
Paul McCobb Planner Group Iron and Maple Coffee Table, Newly Refinished
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern coffee table or bench
By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture "Planner Group"
USA, 1950s
Iron frame and solid maple top, with black lacquered drawers...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Tables
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Iron
Paul McCobb Planner Group Tobacco Finish Coffee Table, Bench
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Early Paul McCobb Winchendon Planner Group high Coffee Table, Bench. Bed End bench, Nightstand, 1950s. Featuring a sturdy, rectangular Black lacquered i...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Tables
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Iron
1950s Vintage Paul McCobb Iron Rod Planner Group Side Table Abstract Midcentury
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Hyattsville, MD
The early 1950s lesser seen end table model from the Planner Group. Beauty through function and cost-effective materials. The Planner Group Line by Paul McCobb, Model#1305 table, Win...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Tables
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Iron
Midcentury Paul McCobb #1546 Coffee Table Bench Blonde Maple Finish
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful Paul McCobb Planner Group #1546 solid maple 60 inch coffee table bench blonde maple finish - Minimalist refinished in original raw blond...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planner Group Tables
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Maple
Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Two-Tier Side Table or Nightstand in Birch
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A simple design by Paul McCobb for his Planner Group line in the 1950s that was produced by Winchendon Furniture. This table features solid maple construction and in well cared for c...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Tables
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Maple
Paul McCobb Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Solid Maple Nightstand, 1950s
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish Mid-Century Modern nightstand or side table
By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture "Planner Group"
USA, 1950s
Solid maple, with original brass drawer pu...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Tables
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Brass
Paul McCobb Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Black Lacquered Dining Table, 1950s
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish Mid-Century Modern extension drop leaf dining table
By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture "Planner Group"
USA, 1950s
Solid maple construction with blac...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Tables
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Maple, Lacquer
Paul McCobb for Planner Group Mid Century Square Coffee Table
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb for Planner Group mid century square coffee table
Coffee table measures: 32 wide x 32 deep x 20.25 high
All piec...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Tables
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Wood
Original Paul McCobb Planner Group Model 1580 Maple & Wrought Iron Coffee Table
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Vintage Paul McCobb Planner Group for Winchendon Model 1580 Maple & Iron Coffee Table. Featuring a professionally refinished sturdy, balanced and Black enameled Wrought Iron x framew...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Tables
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Iron
Paul McCobb for Winchendon Wrought Iron Coffee Table
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern, coffee table by Paul McCobb for Winchendon features a minimal wrought iron frame with maple top.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planner Group Tables
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Wrought Iron
Paul McCobb Planner Group Iron Base Stool or Side Table
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
A newly refinished planner group iron base stool or side table
By Paul McCobb
USA, 1970s
Maple and iron
Measures: 20" W x 20" D x 13.75" H...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Tables
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Iron
Square Coffee Side Tables by Paul McCobb Planner Group for Winchendon
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern, maple, coffee or side/end tables by Paul McCobb, Planner Group for Winchendon are newly ebonized.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planner Group Tables
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Maple
Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table with Bookcase Topper by Paul McCobb
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This combination coffee table and bookcase make a unique Mid-Century Modern statement to home or business, offering versatility as a table and bookshelf. Designed by Paul McCobb for ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Tables
Paul McCobb Beech wood and Leather cocktail table.Perimeter Group, Winchendon
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture Company, 1950."Perimeter Group" beech wood and leather cocktail table.Stunning table,classic mid century modern design.. This line was very ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planner Group Tables
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Leather, Beech
Planner Group Drop-Leaf Table by Paul McCobb for Winchendon
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
Solid dining table with two leaves by Paul McCobb as part of the Planner Group of furniture for Winchendon. A straightforward, egalitarian dining ta...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Tables
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Wood, Birch
Paul McCobb End Tables Perimeter Group for Winchendon Furniture Co. 1950
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture Company, 1950."Perimeter Group" beech wood and leather end tables.Stunning tables,classic mid century modern design.. This line was very lim...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planner Group Tables
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Leather, Beech
Paul McCobb Planner Group Coffee Table
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Chicago, IL
Clean-lined coffee table by Paul McCobb for Winchendon. Solid rock maple top with four conical legs.
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1950s American Vintage Planner Group Tables
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Maple
Paul McCobb Winchendon Planner Group side or night table cabinet on bench
By Paul McCobb, Winchendon, Planner Group
Located in Ferndale, MI
Paul McCobb designed one drawer cabinet on bench for Winchendon Furniture in Mass. This would work as a side table in bed room or living room . Part of the large Planner group collec...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planner Group Tables
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Maple
Paul McCobb Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Wood and Iron Coffee Table
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Indianapolis, IN
A Planner Group coffee table or bench designed by the American designer Paul McCobb (1917-1969). The table has a light wooden top supported by round iron metal legs. The underside of...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planner Group Tables
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Metal
Paul McCobb Planner Group Black and White Lacquer Double Pedestal Desk and Chair
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern double pedestal executive writing desk and spindle back chair
By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Planner Group"
USA, 1950s
Solid bla...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Tables
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Brass
Rare Mid-Century Paul McCobb #1584 Coffee Table Bench All Black
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful Paul McCobb Planner Group #1584 - 60 inch coffee table bench all original black Lacquer finish, Minimalist Iron structure with 2 drawers...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planner Group Tables
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Iron
Paul McCobb Two-Tier Corner Table with Iron Frame
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Highland, IN
McCobb's graphic sensibility and command of line is most evident in his design with iron frames. Designs like this large two-tiered corner table with...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Tables
Materials
Iron
Planner Group tables for sale on 1stDibs.
Planner Group tables 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 tables, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original tables by Planner Group were created in the mid-century modern style in north america during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider tables by Brown Saltman, Design Institute America, and Adrian Pearsall. Prices for Planner Group tables can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $600 and can go as high as $9,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,648.
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