Pair of Lounge Chairs by Paul McCobb
View Similar Items
Pair of Lounge Chairs by Paul McCobb
About the Item
- Creator:Paul McCobb (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 32.5 in (82.55 cm)Width: 29 in (73.66 cm)Depth: 31.5 in (80.01 cm)Seat Height: 19 in (48.26 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1950s
- Condition:
- Seller Location:Dallas, TX
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU85185321263
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.
- Pair of Lounge Chairs by Paul McCobbBy Paul McCobbLocated in Dallas, TXA pair of walnut framed lounge chairs designed by Paul McCobb. Fully restored and reupholstered in Holly Hunt / Chalet / True Grey.Category
Vintage 1950s Lounge Chairs
MaterialsUpholstery
Sold$12,500 / set - Pair of Lounge Chairs by Paul McCobbBy Paul McCobbLocated in Dallas, TXA pair of walnut lounge chairs designed by Paul McCobb. Fully restored and reupholstered in Holly Hunt / Alpaca Velvet / Serenity.Category
Vintage 1950s Lounge Chairs
MaterialsWalnut
Sold$12,000 / set - Pair of Lounge Chairs by Paul McCobbBy Paul McCobbLocated in Dallas, TXA pair of walnut lounge chairs designed by Paul McCobb. Fully restored and upholstered in Holly Hunt / Plushy / Soft Light.Category
Vintage 1950s Lounge Chairs
MaterialsWalnut
Sold$12,000 / set - Lounge Chair by Paul McCobbBy Paul McCobbLocated in Dallas, TXA rare lounge chair designed by Paul McCobb for Directional.Category
Vintage 1950s Lounge Chairs
MaterialsFabric
- Paul McCobb Lounge ChairBy Paul McCobbLocated in Dallas, TXA sculptural high-back lounge chair with walnut frame designed by Paul McCobb. Refinished and reupholstered.Category
Vintage 1950s Lounge Chairs
MaterialsWalnut
$5,800 - Pair of Lounge Chairs by Jordan MozerBy Jordan MozerLocated in Dallas, TXA pair of sculptural lounge chairs designed by Jordan Mozer for the Américas Restaurant in Houston, TX. These have been restored and color-matched to the original flat chocolate brow...Category
Late 20th Century Club Chairs
MaterialsResin
$18,000 / set
- Pair of Paul McCobb Lounge ChairsBy Paul McCobbLocated in Chicago, ILIntroducing a stunning pair of Paul McCobb Lounge armchairs, epitomizing the sleek elegance and sophistication of Mid-Century Modern design. These iconic chairs feature a sturdy mapl...Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
MaterialsUpholstery
$8,000 / set - Pair of Paul McCobb "Squirm" Lounge ChairsBy Paul McCobbLocated in St.Petersburg, FLA pair of Paul McCobb "Squirm" chairs for Custom Craft, USA ca' 1950's. Model 3042 with turned walnut legs. These lounge chairs are very comfortable with a distinct mid century flair...Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
MaterialsUpholstery, Walnut
$6,500 / set - Paul McCobb Lounge ChairBy Paul McCobbLocated in Chicago, IL1950s Paul McCobb lounge chair in beautifully restored walnut and reupholstered in an Italian ivory bouclé. This chair is stunning at every angle.Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
MaterialsBouclé, Walnut
$5,200 Sale Price20% Off - Red Lounge Chair by Paul McCobbBy Paul McCobbLocated in Sagaponack, NYAn excellent Mid-Century Modern lounge chair designed by Paul McCobb featuring a vibrant red wool upholstery supported by sculpted sinuous arms and legs. Crafted in the USA, circa 19...Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
MaterialsUpholstery
- Pair of 1960s Lounge Chairs the Manner of Paul McCobbBy Kroehler Mfg. Co., Paul McCobb, Milo BaughmanLocated in Garnerville, NYReupholstered in Crypton "Island" (B8671) fabric, circa 1965. Great lines and profile. Solid ash tapered legs, slightly contoured arms. Made for maximum comfort. Reminiscent of desig...Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
MaterialsUpholstery, Ash
- Pair of Lounge or Slipper Chairs Attributed to Paul McCobbBy Paul McCobbLocated in Dallas, TXPair of lounge or slipper chairs attributed to Paul McCobb, circa 1960.Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
MaterialsWalnut, Fabric