Planner Group Furniture
American
Brilliant self-trained American designer Paul McCobb collaborated with New York salesman B.G. Mesberg to create what is now a widely revered collection of mid-century modern furniture called the Planner Group. Produced by renowned manufacturer Winchendon Furniture Company, vintage Planner Group dressers, credenzas, chairs and other pieces bring honesty and heritage into any interior.
More than any other designer beside Russel Wright, the Massachusetts-born 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.
Of McCobb’s cohesive lines of furnishings, his best-known Planner Group gave homes an instant “look.” McCobb designed for several companies, most notably Directional, the New York firm he cofounded with Mesberg that also produced designs by other legends such as Paul Evans and Vladimir Kagan.
Known for their superior quality and affordable prices aimed at new homeowners, vintage Winchendon case furniture, side tables and desks were must-have staples for middle-class Americans in the postwar years. McCobb and Mesberg’s Planner Group for the manufacturer boasts a wide range of furnishings created in woods such as walnut and maple.
McCobb drew on the simplicity of Shaker furniture and Windsor chairs and was an advocate for modular furniture. A new homeowner could plan for properly furnishing each room with the Planner collection — a brochure touted its versatility — beginning with a couple of pieces from the series and gradually introducing more seating, cabinets and tables, stacking and combining as needed.
McCobb shared the limelight with the likes of celebrated American designers Charles and Ray Eames and was supposed to appear in a 1961 issue of Playboy magazine — a mid-century tastemaker of sorts — alongside other designers such as Eero Saarinen, Harry Bertoia, Jens Risom and Edward Wormley. A social and charismatic figure, McCobb can be found in photos from a party that took place the night before, but he was too hungover the next day to join the photo shoot.
For more than a decade beginning in 1950, the Planner designs comprised the best-selling furniture suite in the United States.
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Creator: Planner Group
Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Two-Tier Side Table or Nightstand in Birch
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A simple design by Paul McCobb for his Planner Group line in the 1950s that was produced by Winchendon Furniture. This table features solid maple construction and in well cared for c...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Furniture
Materials
Maple
1950s Paul McCobb Iron Rod Birch Sofa End Tables Vintage Mid-Century
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Hyattsville, MD
1950s rare early Paul McCobb iron rod sofa end tables. Pair of solid staved Canadian Birch surfaces on 1/2 inch iron rod bases and plastic feet on each leg ti...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Furniture
Materials
Iron
1950s Vintage Paul McCobb Iron Rod Planner Group Side Table Abstract Midcentury
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Hyattsville, MD
The early 1950s lesser seen end table model from the Planner Group. Beauty through function and cost-effective materials. The Planner Group Line by Paul McCobb, Model#1305 table, Win...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Furniture
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Iron
Paul McCobb Planner Group White Lacquer and Brass Twin Headboards, Refinished
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Mid-Century Modern twin headboards
By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Planner Group"
USA, 1950s
White lacquered maple, with brass spindles.
Meas...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Furniture
Materials
Brass
Paul McCobb Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Full-Size Headboard Brass and Birch
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome yet simple full-size headboard from the Planner Group designed by Paul McCobb for Winchendon. It is in fabulous original vintage condition with no outstanding flaws we have detected. Please see photos, circa mid-20th century.
Paul McCobb (1917-1969), is a 20th century design genius. He wanted to be an artist from childhood and studied drawing and painting for a time but left his studies to enlist in the Army in 1942. Only serving a short time and was medically discharged in 1943. McCobb’s design genius was first noticed while working as a design and decorating consultant for Martin Feinman’s Modernage Furniture in New York City in 1948. While there he met B.G. Mesberg who later became his business partner in the Planner and Directional furniture lines. He won many awards and is represented in museums around the world. His other well-known furniture lines are Predictor, Calvin Group, Directional, Irwin...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planner Group Furniture
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Brass
Spindle Back Planner Group Chair by Paul McCobb for Winchendon, 1950s
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in La Teste De Buch, FR
Maple spindle back dining chair from the Planner Group series designed by Paul McCobb and manufactured by Winchendon, Massachusetts. Very good condition with a fantastic patina.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Furniture
Materials
Maple
Paul McCobb "Planner Group" Iron & Maple Dining Chairs for Winchendon Furniture
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Paul McCobb "Planner Group" iron and maple dining chairs for Winchendon Furniture.
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Furniture
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Iron
Paul McCobb Perimeter Group Ebonized Double-Sided Room Divider, Newly Refinished
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional Mid-Century Modern ebonized birch double sided wall unit or room divider
By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture "Perimeter Group"
USA, 1950s
Measures...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Furniture
Materials
Birch
Paul McCobb Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Black Lacquered Dining Table, 1950s
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish Mid-Century Modern extension drop leaf dining table
By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture "Planner Group"
USA, 1950s
Solid maple construction with blac...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Furniture
Materials
Maple, Lacquer
Full-Size Maple Planner Group Bookcase Headboard by Paul McCobb for Winchendon
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Dorchester, MA
Paul McCobb designed this solid maple headboard, model 1553, as part of the Planner Group line for Winchendon Furniture. The frame fits a full-size bed...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Furniture
Materials
Iron
Midcentury White Door Credenza Paul McCobb Planner Group #1514 Black Lacquer
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful mid century tall credenza by Paul McCobb circa 1950 Planner Group #1514 has 1 adjustable shelves with pins with 1 drawer on the left side and 3 drawers on the right side. Solid maple construction with an original black lacquer finish. All original rare white cloth sliding front doors with brass...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planner Group Furniture
Materials
Brass
Paul McCobb for Planner Group Mid Century Square Coffee Table
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb for Planner Group mid century square coffee table
Coffee table measures: 32 wide x 32 deep x 20.25 high
All piec...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Furniture
Materials
Wood
Paul McCobb Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Solid Maple Nightstand, 1950s
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish Mid-Century Modern nightstand or side table
By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture "Planner Group"
USA, 1950s
Solid maple, with original brass drawer pu...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Furniture
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Paul McCobb #1546 Coffee Table Bench Blonde Maple Finish
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful Paul McCobb Planner Group #1546 solid maple 60 inch coffee table bench blonde maple finish - Minimalist refinished in original raw blond...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planner Group Furniture
Materials
Maple
Paul McCobb Writing Desk for Winchendon
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Mid-Century Modern writing desk by Paul McCobb features a wonderful maple finish with unique brass drawer pulls. Tapered legs and spacious four drawer design make this a stylish...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Furniture
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb for Planner Group White Wall Mirror
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Wilmington, DE
Offered 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...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planner Group Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Original Paul McCobb Planner Group Model 1580 Maple & Wrought Iron Coffee Table
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Vintage Paul McCobb Planner Group for Winchendon Model 1580 Maple & Iron Coffee Table. Featuring a professionally refinished sturdy, balanced and Black enameled Wrought Iron x framew...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Furniture
Materials
Iron
Paul McCobb Sectional Corner Sofa Custom Craft/ Planner Group Newly Upholstered
By Planner Group, Custom Craft Inc., Paul McCobb
Located in Berlin, DE
Sectional corner sofa by Paul McCobb for Custom craft or Planner Group, US.
Newly upholstered with fabric by Chase Erwin.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planner Group Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Paul McCobb Planner Group Winchendon Lacquered Maple Modular Dresser Unit
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern, 2 piece, lacquered black and white, modular, maple dresser unit by Paul McCobb Planner Group Winchendon features a 2-drawer dresser wi...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planner Group Furniture
Materials
Brass
Planner Group Three-Drawer Chest on Low Table by Paul McCobb for Winchendon
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Dorchester, MA
Designed by Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture's Planner Group line, this chest comprises a three-drawer maple case piece that sits atop a low detached maple table that could also ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Paul McCobb Planner Group Iron Base Stool or Side Table
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
A newly refinished planner group iron base stool or side table
By Paul McCobb
USA, 1970s
Maple and iron
Measures: 20" W x 20" D x 13.75" H...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Furniture
Materials
Iron
1950s Maple and Steel Planner Group Desk Organizer by Paul McCobb for Winchendon
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A small table top maple storage unit with two drawers supported by a black steel frame base. This desk organizer is a product from the Planner Group, a coordinated contemporary furni...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Furniture
Materials
Steel
Paul McCobb for Winchendon Wrought Iron Coffee Table
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern, coffee table by Paul McCobb for Winchendon features a minimal wrought iron frame with maple top.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planner Group Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Set of Eight Stained Maple Dining Chairs by Paul McCobb for Perimeter
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of eight stained maple dining chairs designed by Paul McCobb for his Perimeter Group and manufactured by Winchendon Furniture (circa 1957). Shapely backrests and long tapered leg...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Furniture
Materials
Leather, Maple
Set of Three Paul McCobb Wrought Iron Stools
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Berlin, DE
Paul McCobb Iron stools with new light leather upholstery.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Furniture
Materials
Iron
Nicely Refinished Paul McCobb for Winchedon Planner Group Blond Chest of Drawers
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Ferndale, MI
Nicely refinished McCobb for Winchendon blonde maple chest of drawers with aluminum ring pulls . Early branded mark inside drawer.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planner Group Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Four Paul McCobb Dark Maple Spindle-Back Dining Chairs
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of four Planner Group dark maple spindle back dining chairs by Paul McCobb for Winchendon. An iconic McCobb design.
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1950s American Vintage Planner Group Furniture
Materials
Maple
Four Paul McCobb Winchendon Open Back Dining Chairs
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Chicago, IL
Rarely offered set of four Paul McCobb for Winchendon maple dining chairs with open back and large curved top rail. Free of ornamentation, the clean lined shape is only broken up by ...
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1950s American Vintage Planner Group Furniture
Materials
Maple
Paul McCobb Petite Sideboard Cabinet Dark Walnut Brass Pulls
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Westport, CT
Paul McCobb for Planner Group, midsize dark walnut four draw brass pull elegant sideboard cabinet.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planner Group Furniture
Materials
Mahogany, Walnut
Solid Birch Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Credenza Long Dresser Paul McCobb
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Nice wooden handles three compartments three drawers Paul McCobb credenza. Nice TV base cabinet. Excellent original vintage condition with beautiful wood grain.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planner Group Furniture
Materials
Birch
Planner Group Drop-Leaf Table by Paul McCobb for Winchendon
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
Solid dining table with two leaves by Paul McCobb as part of the Planner Group of furniture for Winchendon. A straightforward, egalitarian dining ta...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Furniture
Materials
Wood, Birch
Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table with Bookcase Topper by Paul McCobb
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This combination coffee table and bookcase make a unique Mid-Century Modern statement to home or business, offering versatility as a table and bookshelf. Designed by Paul McCobb for ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Furniture
Paul McCobb Beech wood and Leather cocktail table.Perimeter Group, Winchendon
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture Company, 1950."Perimeter Group" beech wood and leather cocktail table.Stunning table,classic mid century modern design.. This line was very ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planner Group Furniture
Materials
Leather, Beech
Set of Five Different Paul McCobb Planner Group Chairs for Winchendon
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Berlin, DE
Curated set of five chairs by Paul McCobb planner group for Wichendon.
Chairs are in good condition with a vintage patina. All chairs are recently glued.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Furniture
Materials
Iron
Paul McCobb End Tables Perimeter Group for Winchendon Furniture Co. 1950
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture Company, 1950."Perimeter Group" beech wood and leather end tables.Stunning tables,classic mid century modern design.. This line was very lim...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planner Group Furniture
Materials
Leather, Beech
Paul McCobb Planner Group Coffee Table
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Chicago, IL
Clean-lined coffee table by Paul McCobb for Winchendon. Solid rock maple top with four conical legs.
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1950s American Vintage Planner Group Furniture
Materials
Maple
Paul McCobb Planner Group Cabinet on Bench for Winchendon
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Berlin, DE
Rare combination of a green and black McCobb Cabinet on a white McCobb Bench. Original very good condition with some lacquer chips.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Furniture
Materials
Maple
Paul McCobb Credenza by Winchendon Perimeter Group
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This vintage Paul McCobb Perimeter Group credenza features double-sided cabinets, drawers for storage, and unique ebonized finish. Classic McCobb drawe...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Furniture
Pair of #1587 Side Tables by Paul McCobb, 1960s
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Toronto, CA
Pair of Paul McCobb Planner Group #1587 maple nightstands. McCobb’s furniture designs have been called efficient and purposeful, with a certain “purity of form”. This delicate pair o...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Furniture
Materials
Wood, Maple
Midcentury Paul McCobb #1560 Double Drawer Desk Black Lacquer Finish
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful Paul McCobb planner group #1560 double drawer desk Black Lacquer on maple with aluminum ring knobs solid maple. Desk is in great condition. Very beautiful designed desk on ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planner Group Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Paul McCobb 8-Drawer Dresser Credenza #1507 Blonde Maple Brass Pulls
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Vintage Mid-century Paul McCobb 8-drawer dresser credenza Planner Group #1507. Beautiful dresser by Paul McCobb circa 1950s Planner Group 8-drawer Blonde Maple finish over solid mapl...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planner Group Furniture
Materials
Brass
Midcentury All Black Credenza Paul McCobb Planner Group #1514 Black Lacquer
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful midcentury tall credenza by Paul McCobb circa 1950 Planner Group #1514 has 1 adjustable shelves with pins with 1 drawer on the left...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planner Group Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Paul McCobb Planner Group Black and White Lacquer Double Pedestal Desk and Chair
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern double pedestal executive writing desk and spindle back chair
By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Planner Group"
USA, 1950s
Solid bla...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Furniture
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Paul McCobb Single Bookcase with Jewelry Cabinet
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Vintage midcentury Paul McCobb single bookcase #1516 or display cabinet. Solid maple with on iron base. Beautiful bookcase by Paul McCobb, circa 195...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planner Group Furniture
Materials
Iron
Rare Mid-Century Paul McCobb #1584 Coffee Table Bench All Black
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful Paul McCobb Planner Group #1584 - 60 inch coffee table bench all original black Lacquer finish, Minimalist Iron structure with 2 drawers...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planner Group Furniture
Materials
Iron
Midcentury Paul McCobb Single Bookcase with Jewelry Cabinet
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Vintage midcentury Paul McCobb single bookcase #1516 or display cabinet. Solid maple with on iron base. Beautiful bookcase by Paul McCobb, circa 195...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planner Group Furniture
Materials
Iron
Paul McCobb Mid-Century Modern Planner Group Desk Organizer
By Planner Group, Winchendon, Paul McCobb
Located in Saint Paul, MN
Paul McCobb Planner group desk organizer by Winchendon Furniture. Made in the 1950s.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planner Group Furniture
Materials
Iron
Midcentury Paul McCobb Single Bookcase with Jewelry Cabinet
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Vintage midcentury Paul McCobb single bookcase #1516 solid maple with original tobacco finish on wood base. Beautiful bookcase by Paul McCobb, circa 19...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planner Group Furniture
Materials
Maple, Wood
Paul McCobb Two-Tier Corner Table with Iron Frame
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Highland, IN
McCobb's graphic sensibility and command of line is most evident in his design with iron frames. Designs like this large two-tiered corner table with...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Furniture
Materials
Iron
Planner Group furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Planner Group furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Planner Group furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Planner Group were created in the mid-century modern style in north america during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by John Widdicomb, American of Martinsville, and Paul Frankl. Prices for Planner Group furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $495 and can go as high as $16,199, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,450.
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