Mid-Century Brass Mirrors by Paul McCobb, Calvin Group
View Similar Items
Mid-Century Brass Mirrors by Paul McCobb, Calvin Group
About the Item
- Creator:Paul McCobb (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 43.5 in (110.49 cm)Width: 29 in (73.66 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1950s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Westport, CT
- Reference Number:Seller: SM3851stDibs: LU92894815183
Paul McCobb
You could call Paul McCobb a man of parts. As a furniture designer, his work combined the attributes of many of his now better-known peers. Like 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 beside 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 also designed cohesive lines of furnishings, such as his best-known Planner Group, that gave homes an instant “look.” McCobb designed for several companies, most notably Directional, the New York firm that also produced designs by other legends, such as Paul Evans and Vladimir Kagan.
The signal aesthetic attribute of McCobb designs is that he completely forsook ornament — his pieces have no flourishes. And yet, because they are honest — the chairs, desks and 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 — McCobb’s mid-century modern work has warmth and presence.
As you can see from the offerings on 1stDibs, vintage Paul McCobb designs are the pin-striped suit, or the little black dress, of a décor: an essential.
- Connoisseur Collection Side Chair by Paul McCobb, C. 1950sBy Paul McCobbLocated in Westport, CTThe highly sought-after Connoisseur Collection side or desk chair, designed by Paul McCobb, circa 1950-1959. Executed in walnut, fully restored, and reupholstered in taupe leather, s...Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
MaterialsBrass
- Set of Armchairs by Paul McCobb, Connoisseur Collection, 1950sBy Paul McCobbLocated in Westport, CTPair of armchairs designed by the iconic Paul McCoob for his Connoisseur Collection, circa 1950-1959. Completely restored mahogany framework, reupholstered in taupe leather, brass st...Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
MaterialsBrass
- Bleached Mahogany Desk by Paul McCobb, Connoisseur Collection, C. 1950sBy Paul McCobbLocated in Westport, CTIntroducing the Bleached Mahogany Desk from Paul McCobb's Connoisseur Collection, meticulously restored by Stamford Modern. Crafted in the 1950s, this mid-century icon boasts minimal...Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
MaterialsBrass
- Set of Bronze Frame End Tables by Paul McCobbBy Paul McCobbLocated in Westport, CTAn important set of fully restored bronze side tables designed by Paul McCobb, circa 1950s. Bronze frames have been fully restored and sit in mint condition, hand-polished brass hard...Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
MaterialsBrass
$8,800 / set - Occasional Table in Mahogany by Paul McCobb, Connoisseur Collection, C. 1950sBy Paul McCobbLocated in Westport, CTAn occasional table executed in mahogany, featuring Paul McCobb's signature brass accents, book shelve,s and a single large drawer that provides ample storage space. Completely resto...Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
MaterialsMahogany
- Dining Room Set by Paul McCobb, Irwin Collection, Circa 1950sBy Paul McCobbLocated in Westport, CTElevate your dining experience with our exquisite seven-piece dining set, a vintage masterpiece designed by the renowned Paul McCobb for The Calvin Group, dating back to the illustri...Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
MaterialsBrass
- Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb for Planner Group White Wall MirrorBy Planner Group, Paul McCobbLocated in Wilmington, DEOffered is a vintage Mid-Century Modern mirror by Paul McCobb for Planner Group. This piece came with a matching and signed bedroom set. Has a hanger on the back. It was painted by the previous owner, but still in good condition with a few scratches and age wear. It is not signed. See our other listings for a matching headboard...Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
MaterialsMirror, Wood
- Paul McCobb Brass x Wall MirrorBy Paul McCobbLocated in Chicago, ILPAUL MCCOBB Brass X Mirror. One of Mccobb's strongest Mirror Designs. Brass Pegs at each corner to suspend the mirror off the wall. Large brass X form on front of mirror. Decorative ...Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
MaterialsBrass
- Paul McCobb for Calvin Mid Century Brass Framed MirrorBy Paul McCobbLocated in Countryside, ILPaul McCobb for Calvin Mid Century Brass Framed Mirror This mirror measures: 20.25 wide x 1.25 deep x 48.5 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored v...Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Mirrors and Full-Length ...
MaterialsBrass
- Paul McCobb for Calvin Mid Century Brass Framed MirrorBy Paul McCobbLocated in Countryside, ILPaul McCobb for Calvin Mid Century Brass Framed Mirror This mirror measures: 20.25 wide x 2.25 deep x 55 inches high All pieces of fu...Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Mirrors and Full-Length ...
MaterialsBrass
- Paul McCobb Planner Group Wall Mirror in WalnutBy Paul McCobbLocated in Berlin, DEThat mirror is in excellent condition with a solid walnut frame. Simple and beautiful.Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
MaterialsWalnut
- Mid Century Walnut Brass Hexagon Beveled Glass Mirrors after Paul McCobbBy Paul McCobbLocated in W Allenhurst, NJQuality vintage solid walnut frame wall mirrors. Features an inset brass border, hexagon solid wood frame, and beveled glass mirror. The construction is very nice and the design is s...Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
MaterialsBrass