High-Back Lounge Chair, Model 314, by Paul McCobb for Directional
View Similar Items
High-Back Lounge Chair, Model 314, by Paul McCobb for Directional
About the Item
- Creator:Paul McCobb (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 41.5 in (105.41 cm)Width: 30.5 in (77.47 cm)Depth: 32.5 in (82.55 cm)Seat Height: 15.5 in (39.37 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:Mid-1950s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Newly reupholstered.
- Seller Location:Dorchester, MA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU83785526603
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.
- Ebonized High Back Karen Lounge Chair by Aksel Bender Madsen for BovenkampBy Bovenkamp, Aksel Bender MadsenLocated in Dorchester, MADanish designer Aksel Bender Madsen created this striking lounge chair, called Karen, for Dutch manufacturer Bovenkamp. It was sold in the early 1960s by U.S. retailer of Scandinavia...Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
MaterialsUpholstery, Wood
- Danish Adjustable Teak High-Back Lounge ChairLocated in Dorchester, MAMade in Denmark in the 1960s, this high-back teak-framed lounge chair features adjustable dowels that can be set in different positions, moving the seat forward and reclining the bac...Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
MaterialsUpholstery, Teak
- Oak and Leather High Back Lounge Chair, GE-260A, by Hans Wegner for GETAMABy GETAMA, Hans J. WegnerLocated in Dorchester, MAHans Wegner designed this minimalist lounge chair, model GE-260A, for GETAMA in 1950. The solid oak frame supports a striking high back to which the tapered arms are attached with br...Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
MaterialsBrass
- Pair of Lounge Chairs, Model 5681, by George Nelson for Herman MillerBy George Nelson, Herman MillerLocated in Dorchester, MADesigned by George Nelson, this pair of clean-lined model 5681 lounge chairs were produced by Herman Miller from 1956 to 1967. Raised on square chrome legs, the upholstered club seat...Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
MaterialsChrome
- Maple and Walnut Lounge Chair, Model 645, by Lewis Butler for Knoll AssociatesBy Knoll, Lewis Butler for KnollLocated in Dorchester, MACreated in 1955 by Lewis Butler, senior designer and later head of Knoll’s Planning Unit, this lounge chair, model 645, features a dynamic but clean-lined frame of maple into which are set angled planks of walnut plywood to form the seat and backrest. Upholstered pillows...Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
MaterialsTextile, Foam, Maple, Walnut
- Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Model 4410, by Folke Ohlsson for Fritz HansenBy Folke Ohlsson, Fritz HansenLocated in Dorchester, MASwedish designer Folke Ohlsson produced this striking lounge chair, model 4410, and ottoman for Danish manufacturer Fritz Hansen in 1957. The chair's wide angular frame creates a dee...Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
MaterialsUpholstery, Beech
- Paul McCobb Directional 314 Model High Back Lounge ChairsBy Paul McCobbLocated in Dallas, TXAn extremely rare set of matching high back lounge chairs model 314 by the legendary American designer Paul McCobb for Directional Furniture, circa 1950s. With its stylish pointed wi...Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
MaterialsUpholstery, Wood
- Paul McCobb for Directional 314 Model High Back Lounge Chair in Grey VelvetBy Paul McCobb, DirectionalLocated in Culver City, CAAvailable right now we have this absolutely gorgeous Paul McCobb for Directional, model 314 wingback lounge chair. This lounge chair is stunning-- very large in scale, and clad in fine cotton velvet that has a slight sheen. This gorgeous wingback was designed in the 1950's by Paul McCobb for Directional furniture, which is known for its high quality manufacturing. Many famed designers such as Milo Baughman, Paul Evans and even Vladimir Kagan have designed for Directional furniture, as it's truly a furniture dynasty producer of legacy furniture...Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
MaterialsVelvet, Walnut
- Paul McCobb for Directional Model 1322 Black Rim Lounge ChairBy Paul McCobb, DirectionalLocated in Bainbridge, NYPaul McCobb for Directional Furniture 1322 lounge chair, loose seat cushion. Circa 1950s. Featuring a Black ebonized Walnut frame, tapered legs and comfortable curved and cushioned b...Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
MaterialsFabric, Walnut
- Original Paul McCobb High Back Lounge ChairBy Paul McCobbLocated in Chicago, ILOriginal Paul McCobb lounge chair in umber, gray and taupe striped loose weave wool upholstery and long tapered maple legs. Great front view as well as profile with M-shaped back and...Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
MaterialsMaple, Wood, Wool
- Paul McCobb Directional Nº 314 Wingback Lounge Chair Ottoman Mid-Century RetroBy Paul McCobbLocated in Hyattsville, MDRe-Upholstery required. Not usable as-is. Please ship directly to your Upholsterer, reupholstery is necessary. No woodworking necessary, the framing on chair and ottoman are tight, ...Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
MaterialsBirch
- Paul McCobb Lounge Chair by Custom Craft for DirectionalBy Paul McCobbLocated in Highland, INA fine example of Paul McCobb's tailored aesthetic and refined sense of proportion, this great lounge chair is in excellent original condition. The upholstery is the original black v...Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
MaterialsStainless Steel, Chrome