Planner Group Coffee and Cocktail 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
1940s Paul McCobb for Planner Group Round Coffee Table, Unmarked
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb, Winchendon
Located in Charleston, SC
Newly refinished Early solid maple 36” round coffee table. Designed by Paul McCobb for his Planner Group Collection, 1948.
Rare leg configuration...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planner Group Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Maple
Mid-Century Coffee Table by Paul McCobb for Planner Group
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Raleigh, NC
Mid-century minimalistic coffee table designed by Paul McCobb for Planner Group, USA. This low-profile coffee table is made from beautifully crafted solid maple wood. Flared long leg...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Wood, Maple
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 Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Maple
Paul McCobb Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Wood and Iron Coffee Table
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
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 Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Metal
Blonde Paul McCobb Planner Group for Winchendon Cocktail Table with Drawer
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb, Winchendon
Located in Ferndale, MI
Maybe the cleanest original finish Paul McCobb coffee table I have ever seen. Part of the Planner Group for Winchendon Furniture. One long drawer below nicely grained maple top suppo...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planner Group Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Maple
Paul McCobb Raymond Loewy Coffee Table
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in South Charleston, WV
Unique table produced by Planner Group with Genuine vintage (not later re-issued pattern) formica top design "skylark" by Raymond Loewy and Brooks Stevens...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Iron
Coffee Table by Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Textbook mid-century modern style and quality from one of America's most legendary designers, Paul McCobb. Made of top quality maple for the Planner Group by the Winchendon Furniture...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planner Group Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Maple
Paul McCobb Planner Group Black Lacquered Coffee Table or Bench, Refinished
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish Mid-Century Modern coffee table or bench
By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Planner Group"
USA, 1950s
Black lacquered solid birch
Measures: 60"...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Birch, Lacquer
Paul McCobb for Planner Group Mid Century Coffee Table
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb for Planner Group mid century coffee table
The table measures: 60 wide x 18 deep x 15 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored vintag...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Wood
Paul McCobb Planner Group Tobacco Finish Coffee Table, Bench
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
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 Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Iron
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 Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Iron
Midcentury Paul McCobb #1546 Coffee Table Bench Blonde Maple Finish
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
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 Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Maple
Paul McCobb for Planner Group Mid Century Square Coffee Table
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
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 Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
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 Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Iron
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 Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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 Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Maple
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 Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Wrought Iron
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 Coffee and Cocktail 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 Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Maple
Rare Mid-Century Paul McCobb #1584 Coffee Table Bench All Black
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
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 Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
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Located in Charleston, SC
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Planner Group coffee and cocktail tables for sale on 1stDibs.
Planner Group coffee and cocktail 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 coffee and cocktail tables, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original coffee and cocktail 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 coffee and cocktail tables by Drexel, John Widdicomb, and Henredon. Prices for Planner Group coffee and cocktail tables can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,120 and can go as high as $4,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,973.
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