Planner Group Dining Room 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.

Find vintage Planner Group furniture and other Paul McCobb furniture on 1stDibs.

Creator: Planner Group

Midcentury Paul McCobb Planner Group Solid Maple Extension Dining Table

$2,070Sale Price|40% Off

Midcentury Paul McCobb Planner Group Solid Maple Extension Dining Table

By Paul McCobb, Planner Group

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Beautiful early 1950s Paul McCobb solid maple extention dining table on 4 squared tapered legs. Stunning solid maple tabletop with a slight taper on each end that has a tobacco semi ...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Dining Room Tables

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Maple

Mid century Paul McCobb Planner Group rectangle Maple 1522 Dining Table 2 leaves

$2,520Sale Price|30% Off

Mid century Paul McCobb Planner Group rectangle Maple 1522 Dining Table 2 leaves

By Paul McCobb, Planner Group

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Beautiful early 1950s Paul McCobb maple dining table #1522 with 4 tapered legs and dowel supports. Original maple tabletop with a blonde tobacco finish in good vintage condition. Leg...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Dining Room Tables

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Maple

Paul McCobb Planner Group Black Lacquered Extension Dinette Table, Refinished

$2,245

Paul McCobb Planner Group Black Lacquered Extension Dinette Table, Refinished

By Planner Group, Paul McCobb

Located in South Bend, IN

A sleek and stylish Mid-Century Modern extension dinette table or game table By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Planner Group" USA, 1950s Solid maple construction, wi...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Dining Room Tables

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Maple, Lacquer

Classic Modern Paul McCobb Extension Dining Table / 42"round - 72" oval

$2,990

Classic Modern Paul McCobb Extension Dining Table / 42"round - 72" oval

By Paul McCobb, Planner Group

Located in Buffalo, NY

Classic Modernist Extension Dining Table designed by Paul McCobb ,,, part or the "Planner Group", Wonderful figured walnut, Very versatile,Measures 42" round .Comes with two 15" le...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Dining Room Tables

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Walnut

Paul McCobb Planner Group Black Drop Leaf Dining Table

$2,500 / item

Paul McCobb Planner Group Black Drop Leaf Dining Table

By Planner Group, Winchendon, Paul McCobb

Located in Bainbridge, NY

American Mid Century Modern Paul McCobb #1524 Black Drop Leaf Table. Featuring a rectangular piano hinged Black enameled solid wooden form on rounded tapered legs. Overall Length Op...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Dining Room Tables

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Birch

Paul McCobb for Planner Group Dining Table in Maple

$2,450

Paul McCobb for Planner Group Dining Table in Maple

By Planner Group, Paul McCobb

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Paul McCobb for Planner Group, dining table model 1522, maple, United States, 1950s Dining table ‘1522’ in maple by designer Paul McCobb. This model features blond maple wood that i...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Dining Room Tables

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Maple

Paul McCobb Planner Group Solid Maple Drop Leaf Dining Table, 1950s

$1,995

Paul McCobb Planner Group Solid Maple Drop Leaf Dining Table, 1950s

By Planner Group, Paul McCobb

Located in South Bend, IN

A sleek and stylish Mid-Century Modern solid maple drop-leaf dining table By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Planner Group" USA, 1950s Measures: 56.5"W x 36"D x 29.5"H. Wit...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Dining Room Tables

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Maple

Paul McCobb Planner Group Black Lacquered Dining or Game Table, Newly Refinished

$2,595

Paul McCobb Planner Group Black Lacquered Dining or Game Table, Newly Refinished

By Planner Group, Paul McCobb

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional Mid-Century Modern game table or dining table By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Planner Group" USA, 1950s Black lacquered solid birch. Measures: 32"W x 32"...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Dining Room Tables

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Birch, Lacquer

Paul McCobb Planner Group Black Lacquered Extension Dining Table, Refinished

$4,995

Paul McCobb Planner Group Black Lacquered Extension Dining Table, Refinished

By Planner Group, Paul McCobb

Located in South Bend, IN

A sleek and stylish Mid-Century Modern extension dining table By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Planner Group" USA, 1950s Maple, with black lacquered finish. Meas...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Dining Room Tables

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Maple, Lacquer

Planner Group Drop-Leaf Table by Paul McCobb for Winchendon

$2,300

Planner Group Drop-Leaf Table by Paul McCobb for Winchendon

By Paul McCobb, Planner Group

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 Dining Room Tables

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Wood, Birch

Paul McCobb for Planner Group Mid Century Expanding Dining Table with 2 Leaves

$3,895 / set

Paul McCobb for Planner Group Mid Century Expanding Dining Table with 2 Leaves

By Planner Group, Paul McCobb

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Paul McCobb for Planner Group mid century expanding dining table with 2 leaves This table measures: 42.5 wide x 41.75 deep x 29 high, with a chair clearance of 28.25 inches, each ...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Dining Room Tables

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Wood

Paul McCobb Planner Group Black Lacquered Dining Table, Newly Refinished

$3,995

Paul McCobb Planner Group Black Lacquered Dining Table, Newly Refinished

By Planner Group, Paul McCobb

Located in South Bend, IN

A sleek and stylish Mid-Century Modern extension dining table By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Planner Group" USA, 1950s Maple, with black lacquered finish. Measures: 54...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Dining Room Tables

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Maple, Lacquer

Paul McCobb Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Black Lacquered Dining Table

$2,495

Paul McCobb Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Black Lacquered Dining Table

By Planner Group, Paul McCobb

Located in South Bend, IN

A sleek and stylish Mid-Century Modern extension dinette table or game table By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Planner Group" USA, 1950s Solid maple construction, with bla...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Dining Room Tables

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Maple, Lacquer

Paul McCobb Planner Group Solid Maple Drop Leaf Dining Table, Newly Refinished

$2,395

Paul McCobb Planner Group Solid Maple Drop Leaf Dining Table, Newly Refinished

By Paul McCobb, Planner Group

Located in South Bend, IN

A sleek and stylish Mid-Century Modern solid maple drop-leaf dining table By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Planner Group" USA, 1950s Measures: 56.5"W x 36"D x 29"H....

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Dining Room Tables

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Maple

Paul McCobb Planner Group Black Lacquered Drop Leaf Dining Table, Refinished

$2,515

Paul McCobb Planner Group Black Lacquered Drop Leaf Dining Table, Refinished

By Planner Group, Paul McCobb

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional Mid-Century Modern black lacquered solid maple drop-leaf dining table By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Planner Group" USA, 1950s Measures: 56.25"W x ...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Dining Room Tables

Materials

Maple, Lacquer

Paul McCobb Planner Group Black Lacquered Extension Dining Table, Refinished

$3,995

Paul McCobb Planner Group Black Lacquered Extension Dining Table, Refinished

By Planner Group, Paul McCobb

Located in South Bend, IN

A sleek and stylish Mid-Century Modern extension dining table By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Planner Group" USA, 1950s Maple, with black lacquered finish. Measures: 54...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Dining Room Tables

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Maple, Lacquer

Beautifully Refinished Paul McCobb Planner Group Coffee Table

$1,799

H 16 in W 54 in D 20 in

Beautifully Refinished Paul McCobb Planner Group Coffee Table

By Paul McCobb, Planner Group

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Beautiful solid wood coffee table. From the Planner Group line designed by Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture Company. Retains original manufacturer’s label and guaranteed authenti...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planner Group Dining Room Tables

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Maple

Modernist Drop leaf Planner Group Bar Cart Table by Paul McCobb . wood & iron

$2,900

H 30 in W 30 in D 18 in

Modernist Drop leaf Planner Group Bar Cart Table by Paul McCobb . wood & iron

By Planner Group, Paul McCobb

Located in Buffalo, NY

Rare Midcentury bar cart #1250 designed by Paul McCobb for planner group collection, circa 1950. Featuring one dove-tail drawer and 2 fold down leaves. Retains Original finish / pati...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Dining Room Tables

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Iron

Paul McCobb Planner Group Iron and Reed Side Table

$1,485

H 21.25 in W 28 in D 18 in

Paul McCobb Planner Group Iron and Reed Side Table

By Paul McCobb, Winchendon, Planner Group

Located in New Windsor, NY

Planner Group side table designed by Paul McCobb for Winchendon. Circa 1955. Featuring a birch top, iron frame and split reed lower shelf. Good overall honest wear and overall condit...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Dining Room Tables

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Iron

Pair of Rare Paul McCobb Nightstands for Planner Group

$6,500 / set

H 22.25 in W 18 in D 18 in

Pair of Rare Paul McCobb Nightstands for Planner Group

By Paul McCobb, Planner Group, Winchendon

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of highly desirable and rare Paul McCobb nightstands from his Planner Group collection for Winchendon, c.1950s. The pair features an exposed wrought iron frame, single maple dra...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Dining Room Tables

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Iron

Midcentury Drop-Leaf Dining Table with Rattan Base

$1,600Sale Price|20% Off

H 30 in W 72 in D 43 in

Midcentury Drop-Leaf Dining Table with Rattan Base

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Danish style Mid-Century Modern drop-leaf dining table featuring an unusual gate leg base that has been covered with split rattan, giving the table an or...

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Planner Group Dining Room Tables

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Brass

Paul McCobb Black Lacquer and Brass Extension Dining Table, Newly Refinished

$8,995

H 29.25 in W 91.75 in D 40.5 in

Paul McCobb Black Lacquer and Brass Extension Dining Table, Newly Refinished

By H Sacks & Sons, Paul McCobb

Located in South Bend, IN

A rare and exceptional Mid-Century Modern extension drop leaf dining table By Paul McCobb for H. Sacks & Sons, "Connoisseur Collection" USA, 1950s Black lacquered Honduran m...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Dining Room Tables

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Brass

Maple Extension Dining Table by Paul McCobb, Planner Group

$2,595

H 29 in W 60 in D 30 in

Maple Extension Dining Table by Paul McCobb, Planner Group

By Paul McCobb, Winchendon

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Maple extension dining table by Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Planner Group". Table with both inserts measure 60" wide. Each extension is 10" wide. Table without extension i...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Dining Room Tables

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Wood, Maple

Paul McCobb Planner Group Solid Maple Drop Leaf Dining Table, Newly Refinished

$2,395

H 29 in W 56.5 in D 36 in

Paul McCobb Planner Group Solid Maple Drop Leaf Dining Table, Newly Refinished

By Paul McCobb, Planner Group

Located in South Bend, IN

A sleek and stylish Mid-Century Modern solid maple drop-leaf dining table By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Planner Group" USA, 1950s Measures: 56.5"W x 36"D x 29"H....

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Dining Room Tables

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Maple

Modern Round Extension Dining Table

$15,057 / item

H 29.5 in W 78 in D 78 in

Modern Round Extension Dining Table

Located in Westwood, NJ

This is a unique European-designed round dining table with six pullout sections and six self-storing fold-out leaves. The table is finished with a warm hewn hazel finish. With 12 lea...

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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Planner Group Dining Room Tables

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Wood

Paul McCobb Planner Group Iron and Maple Coffee Table, Newly Refinished

$4,050

H 16.5 in W 60 in D 24 in

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 Dining Room Tables

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Iron

Low Planner Group Coffee Table by Paul McCobb for Winchendon

$3,823Sale Price|20% Off

H 11.03 in Dm 36.23 in

Low Planner Group Coffee Table by Paul McCobb for Winchendon

By Planner Group, Paul McCobb

Located in Berlin, DE

A rare low round Planner Group coffee table by Paul McCobb, in excellent condition in clear maple.

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Dining Room Tables

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Maple

Paul McCobb Irwin Collection Mahogany and Brass Round Dining Table or Game Table

$4,800

H 29 in W 50 in D 50 in

Paul McCobb Irwin Collection Mahogany and Brass Round Dining Table or Game Table

By Paul McCobb, Directional

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional Mid-Century Modern round dining, table, game table, or center table By Paul McCobb for Directional and produced by Calvin Furniture, "Irwin Collection" USA, 1950...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Dining Room Tables

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Brass

Previously Available Items

Paul McCobb Planner Group Expandable Drop-Leaf Dining Table

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H 29.14 in W 88.98 in D 35.83 in

Paul McCobb Planner Group Expandable Drop-Leaf Dining Table

By Planner Group, Paul McCobb

Located in Berlin, DE

Restored Paul McCobb "Planner Group" drop leaf dining table with for Winchendon Modern with two additional leaves. At its smallest, the table is 36 inch by 54 inch table for four. Ea...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Dining Room Tables

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Maple

Paul McCobb Planner Group Solid Maple Drop Leaf Dining Table, 1950s

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H 29 in W 56.25 in D 36 in

Paul McCobb Planner Group Solid Maple Drop Leaf Dining Table, 1950s

By Planner Group, Paul McCobb

Located in South Bend, IN

A sleek and stylish Mid-Century Modern solid maple drop-leaf dining table By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Planner Group" USA, 1950s Measures: 56.25"W x 36"D x 29"H. With...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Dining Room Tables

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Maple

Paul McCobb Planner Group Black Lacquered Dining Table, Newly Refinished

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H 29.38 in W 84 in D 36 in

Paul McCobb Planner Group Black Lacquered Dining Table, Newly Refinished

By Paul McCobb, Planner Group

Located in South Bend, IN

A sleek and stylish Mid-Century Modern extension dining table By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Planner Group" USA, 1950s Maple, with black lacquered finish. Measures: 54...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Dining Room Tables

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Maple, Lacquer

Paul McCobb Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Birch Dining Table, Newly Restored

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H 28.63 in W 69 in D 36 in

Paul McCobb Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Birch Dining Table, Newly Restored

By Planner Group, Paul McCobb

Located in South Bend, IN

A sleek and stylish Mid-Century Modern birch extension dining table By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Planner Group" USA, 1950s Measures: 54"W x 36"D x 28.63"H. Exte...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Dining Room Tables

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Birch

Paul McCobb For Planner Group Maple Dining Table

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H 29.25 in W 54 in D 36 in

Paul McCobb For Planner Group Maple Dining Table

By Planner Group, Paul McCobb, Winchendon

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Model 1522, maple dining table by Paul McCobb for Planner Group, Winchendon, is iconic midcentury design that never goes out of style. The table can accept leaves but no leaves are p...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planner Group Dining Room Tables

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Maple

Paul McCobb Maple Dining Room Set/ Table, 2 Leaves and 6 Chairs

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H 28.75 in W 54 in D 36 in

Paul McCobb Maple Dining Room Set/ Table, 2 Leaves and 6 Chairs

By Paul McCobb, Planner Group

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture Company, dining room set. Bought from the Original owners and newly refinished. 1 Captain's chair, measuring 22" wide. 32" high, 21" deep. 3 of t...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Dining Room Tables

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Maple

Paul McCobb Planner Group Dining Table

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H 29 in W 40.5 in D 30 in

Paul McCobb Planner Group Dining Table

By Planner Group, Paul McCobb

Located in Kalamazoo, MI

This is a beautiful example of an early extending dining table designed by Paul McCobb for his Planner group in the early 1950s. Made by Winchendon from solid maple, this table is in...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planner Group Dining Room Tables

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Maple

Paul McCobb Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Extension Dinette Table

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H 29 in W 60.25 in D 30 in

Paul McCobb Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Extension Dinette Table

By Planner Group, Paul McCobb

Located in South Bend, IN

A sleek and stylish Mid-Century Modern solid maple extension dinette table or game table By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Planner Group" USA, 1950s Measures: 40.25"...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Dining Room Tables

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Maple

Paul McCobb Planner Group Solid Maple Drop Leaf Dining Table, 1950s

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H 29 in W 56 in D 36 in

Paul McCobb Planner Group Solid Maple Drop Leaf Dining Table, 1950s

By Planner Group, Paul McCobb

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional Mid-Century Modern solid maple drop-leaf dining table By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Planner Group" USA, 1950s Measures: 56"W x 36"D x 29"H. With l...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Dining Room Tables

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Maple

Paul McCobb Planner Group Black Lacquered Dining or Game Table, Newly Refinished

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H 29.25 in W 32 in D 32 in

Paul McCobb Planner Group Black Lacquered Dining or Game Table, Newly Refinished

By Planner Group, Paul McCobb

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional Mid-Century Modern game table or dining table By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Planner Group" USA, 1950s Black lacquered solid birch. Measures: 32...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Dining Room Tables

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Birch, Lacquer

Paul McCobb for Planner Group Mid Century Dining Table with 2 Leaves

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H 29 in W 72 in L 29 in

Paul McCobb for Planner Group Mid Century Dining Table with 2 Leaves

By Planner Group, Paul McCobb

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Paul McCobb for planner group mid-century dining table with 2 leaves The table measures: 42 wide x 42 deep x 29 high, with a chair clearance of 27.5 inches; each leaf is 15 inches...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Dining Room Tables

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Wood

Paul McCobb Planner Group Black Lacquered Dining Table, Newly Refinished

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H 29 in W 84 in D 36 in

Paul McCobb Planner Group Black Lacquered Dining Table, Newly Refinished

By Planner Group, Paul McCobb

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional Mid-Century Modern extension dining table By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Planner Group" USA, 1950s Birch, in black lacquered finish. Measures: 5...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Dining Room Tables

Materials

Birch, Lacquer

Planner Group dining room tables for sale on 1stDibs.

Planner Group dining room 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 dining room tables, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original dining room tables 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 dining room tables by Calvin, Heywood-Wakefield Co., and Adrian Pearsall. Prices for Planner Group dining room tables can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $2,300 and can go as high as $9,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,900.