Predictor Group Lounge / Easy Chair by Paul McCobb, 1950s
About the Item
- Creator:Paul McCobb (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 33 in (83.82 cm)Width: 23.5 in (59.69 cm)Depth: 28 in (71.12 cm)Seat Height: 17 in (43.18 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:Ebony,Walnut
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1950s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Kensington, MD
- Reference Number:
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.
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Ships From: Kensington, MD
- Return PolicyA return for this item may be initiated within 7 days of delivery.
- Midcentury Chrome Lounge Chair by Milo BaughmanBy Milo BaughmanLocated in Kensington, MDMidcentury Chrome Lounge Chair by Milo Baughman Additional information: Material: Chrome Dimension: W 30? x D 32.5? x H 26.7...Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
MaterialsChrome
- Rare Brazilian Sofa & Lounge Chairs Set by Jean GillonBy Jean GillonLocated in Kensington, MDMid Century Modern as only the Brazilian designers do it! Rosewood frame with plush tufted leather cushions. Set includes a sofa and two lounge chairs. *Due to time, labor costs, ...Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
MaterialsRosewood, Leather
- Chrome Milo Baughman Lounge ChairBy Milo BaughmanLocated in Kensington, MDHandsome upholstered lounge chrome chair with upholstered seats, attributed to Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. Into an open cube frame of chrome a fully upholstered back and seat ha...Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
MaterialsUpholstery
- Pair of Edward Wormley Lounge ChairsBy Edward WormleyLocated in Kensington, MDPair of Edward Wormley Lounge Chairs Additional information: Material: Wood Featured at Kensington: Beautiful pair of armless slipper chairs designed by Edward Wormley. Solid...Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
MaterialsWood
- Danish Teak Frame + Leather Cushions Lounge Chair by Tove & Edvard Kindt-LarsenBy Tove & Edvard Kindt-LarsenLocated in Kensington, MDWe are pleased to offer this special chair by Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen with a teak frame as beautiful from the back as it is from the front. The arms clutch the back leg which hel...Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
MaterialsLeather
- Italian Modernist Scooped-Back Leather Lounge/Accent Chair by Ico Parisi for MIMBy Ico ParisiLocated in Kensington, MDChair of sculpted wood and vintage brown leather. Designed by Ico Parisi, the experimental mid century modernist designer. The lounge chair fits inside the range of elegant designs t...Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
MaterialsWood
- Paul McCobb Spindle Back Chair, 1950sBy Paul McCobbLocated in New York, NYPaul McCobb (American, 1917-1969) for Winchendon, Spindle Back Planner Group Chair (designed 1950) ca. 1950s or later, the curved backrest on five tapering spindles above a shaped se...Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Windsor Chairs
MaterialsWood
- Original Midcentury Rare Paul McCobb Predictor Group Low Lounge Chair by O'hearnBy Paul McCobbLocated in BROOKLYN, NYOriginal midcentury rare Paul McCobb predictor group low lounge chair by O'Hearn. Solid maple wood construction. Light gray woven upholstery in great ...Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
MaterialsUpholstery, Maple
- Mid Century Paul McCobb for Directional Lounge Chair 1950sBy Paul McCobb, DirectionalLocated in Troy, MIExceptional lounge chair designed by Paul McCobb for Directional circa 1950s Sculpted alnut frame with splayed legs and fluted armrests Uphols...Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
MaterialsFabric, Walnut
- 1950s Racquet Chair by Vestergaard Jensen for Peder PedersenBy Peder Pedersen, Helge Vestergaard-JensenLocated in Sagaponack, NYA rare easy chair designed by the architect Helge Vestergaard Jensen and executed by the cabinet-maker Peder Pedersen for the exhibition in 1955. The Racquet chair...Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Windsor Chairs
MaterialsBrass
- Pair of Mid-Century Lounge Chairs by Paul McCobb for Directional, 1950sBy Paul McCobb, DirectionalLocated in Rosendahl, DEVery comfortable and attractive pair of lounge chairs from the 1950s by Paul McCobb. The armchairs are newly upholstered and covered with a high-quality, off-white wool fabric. Mode...Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
MaterialsWool, Wood
- 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
