Two Teapots or Pitchers by Paul McCobb

View Similar Items

Paul McCobb Pitcher

19th Century, Ironstone Teapot and Pitcher

Jug or Pitcher by Ugo Zaccagnini

1950s Kenji Fujita for Tackett Associates Cane Handled Teapot Water Pitcher Vase

T J & J Mayers Parian Jug or Pitcher

Midcentury Colored Stoneware Ceramic Pitcher or Vase by Schlichenmaier handmade

Two Vintage Copper Pitchers by Harald Buchrucker, Germany, 1950s

Paul McCobb Set of Contempri 40 piece plus

Gorham Sterling Silver Pitcher or Jug

Eric Jourdan - Brown-it-or Pitcher

Two English Ironstone Dairy Pitchers, circa 1920

Vintage Copper Pitcher or Vase with Handle by Harald Buchrucker

1 of 7

Two Teapots or Pitchers by Paul McCobb

About the Item

Two stylish contemporary pitchers or teapots by Paul McCobb for Jackson Internationale. Made in Japan. Dimensions are for the larger pitcher. A few important notes about all items available through this 1stdibs dealer: 1. We list all our items as being in "good" condition with "wear consistent with age and use," even when they may be viewed subjectively as being in "very good" or "excellent" condition. We would rather our customers be pleasantly surprised than rudely awakened. We have not yet had an item returned. If we have found significant flaws that go beyond age appropriate wear, we describe them in the Condition section, so please be sure to check. 2. We are what we call "glass agnostic." If we are offering the perfect table base with a glass top that is not the size, shape, or edge treatment you prefer, just let us know before you place your order. If we have what you want, we'll supply it. We can also ship most items without the glass, if you would like to have it made locally or want to save on shipping. 3. If we have had an item restored or polished, we always ask our specialists to make it look "old but well cared for" rather than "new." Most people prefer vintage items to have some patina, or what we like to call "attractive defects." However, if you would prefer an item to look new, please let us know. We may be able to have it polished further for an additional charge. 4. 1stdibs shipping quotes tend to be the best. While there are rare circumstances when we may be able to beat them -- and we can almost always get it to you faster for an additional charge -- usually we cannot ship it for less. The exception is items 1stdibs believes should be shipped freight but you believe can be shipped in a box. If so, let us know. We'll be happy to help. 5. We care about our customers and want to give you the best service possible. We try to respond to messages within minutes, but in no event does it take more than a few hours. Sometimes, though, messages get lost. If you haven't received a reply to your inquiry, price request, or order within 24 hours, please contact us by telephone. There is a link on every 1stdibs item page. Either way, if you first saw the item here rather than on our website or at our retail store, we will ask you to complete your transaction on 1stdibs.

Creator:
Paul McCobb (Designer),Jackson Internationale (Manufacturer)
Dimensions:
Height: 11.5 in (29.21 cm)Width: 9 in (22.86 cm)Depth: 6 in (15.24 cm)
Style:
Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Ceramic
Place of Origin:
Japan
Period:
Mid-20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
1960s
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. The spout of one pitcher is a bit rough. See last image.
Seller Location:
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Reference Number:
Seller: 28951stDibs: LU1695210903451

Shop All Paul McCobb

Paul McCobb

The single aesthetic attribute of vintage Paul McCobb furniture is that the designer completely forsook ornament — his pieces have no flourishes. And yet, because they are honest — McCobb’s chairs, desks and dining tables are made of solid wood, usually maple or birch, often paired with frames and legs of wrought iron; the cabinets are traditionally scaled; the seating pieces have historic antecedents such as the Windsor chair — his mid-century modern work has warmth and presence.

You could call the Massachusetts-born McCobb a man of parts. As a furniture designer, his work combined the attributes of many of his now better-known peers.

Like the work of Bauhaus designers such as Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Marcel Breuer, McCobb's furniture had purity of form and line. Like the designs of Florence Knoll and George Nelson and his associates, McCobb’s work was efficient and purposeful. And even like George Nakashima, he was adept at interpreting traditional forms, in particular those of chairs, for the 20th century.

More than any other designer besides Russel Wright, with his ubiquitous ceramic tableware, 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.

McCobb, a repeat recipient of the Good Design Award from the Museum of Modern Art, also designed cohesive lines of furnishings, such as his best-known Planner Group, that gave homes an instant “look.” He designed for several companies, most notably Directional, which was home to McCobb’s Origami chair.

In 1949, in partnership with New York furniture salesman B.G. Mesberg, McCobb set up the Directional Furniture Company, a brand known to vintage mid-century modern furniture collectors everywhere. Directional opened its doors after McCobb created the high-end Directional Modern line of sofas distributed by the New York-based Modernage Company. Directional also produced designs by other legends such as Paul Evans and Vladimir Kagan.

As you can see from the offerings on 1stDibs, McCobb designs are the pin-striped suit, or the little black dress, of a decor: an essential.

Find vintage Paul McCobb credenzas, bookcases, nightstands and other furniture on 1stDibs.