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Mccobb Windsor

Predictor Group Lounge / Easy Chair by Paul McCobb, 1950s
By Paul McCobb
Located in Kensington, MD
Paul McCobb for O’Hearn Furniture Predictor Group Arm Chair from the early 1950s. Modernist
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Windsor Chairs

Materials

Ebony, Walnut

1950s Paul McCobb Dr. No Tall Windsor Chair Rustic Farmhouse Boho Abstract Chic
By O'Hearn Furniture 1, Paul McCobb
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Wonderful and rare example of this early McCobb design in original unaltered tobacco finish. Small
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Birch

Vintage Paul McCobb Shovel Chair 1950s
By Winchendon, Paul McCobb
Located in Saint Paul, MN
Paul McCobb has been a bit of a dark horse in the world of Mid-Century Modern. Due to an early
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Maple

Vintage Paul McCobb Shovel Chair 1950s
Vintage Paul McCobb Shovel Chair 1950s
H 34 in W 18.5 in D 20.5 in

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Vintage MCM Paul McCobb for Calvin Side Table
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in west palm beach, FL
Fantastic vintage MCM side table. A chic round shape with an inset leather top and woven rattan second shelf. Made by the iconic Paul McCobb and designed for Calvin. Part of the cove...
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Paul McCobb Irwin Collection Black Lacquer and Brass End Tables or Nightstands
By Calvin Furniture, Directional, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Mid-Century Modern end tables, side tables, or nightstands By Paul McCobb for Directional and produced by Calvin Furniture, "Irwin Collection" USA, 1950s ...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Midcentury Paul McCobb 3 Drawer Cabinet Dresser Credenza Tobacco Maple Brass
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Vintage midcentury Paul McCobb three-drawer dresser credenza with (2) cabinets on each end that has (1) adjustable shelf in each side. Beautiful Credenza by Paul McCobb circa 1950s P...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Brass

Faarstrup 1950 Low Backrest Spindle Back Rocking Chair with Shearling Cushions
By Hans J. Wegner, Farstrup
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Great little low back spindle back rocking chair from Faarstrup Mobler, Denmark made circa 1950. We re-upholstered the chair with new cushions in an exuberant curly sheepskin (s520C ...
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Pair of American Hoopback Windsor Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of 20th century American Windsor chairs with continuous hoop backs, saddles seats, turned legs tapering to narrow feet, and their original black painted finishes. Perfect at a...
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20th Century American American Colonial Windsor Chairs

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Pair of American Hoopback Windsor Chairs
Pair of American Hoopback Windsor Chairs
H 42 in W 24.5 in D 21.5 in
Scandinavian Modern Windsor Chair in Patinated Ash and White Bouclé, 1940s
By Hans J. Wegner, Frits Henningsen
Located in Odense, DK
Amazing "windsor" armchair made by a Danish cabinetmaker in the 1940s. The chair is made from solid ash and is sublimely built with many wonderful details showing great craftsmanship...
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Windsor Chairs

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Bouclé, Ash

Paolo Buffa Large Highboard in Chestnut
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paolo Buffa, wardrobe or armoire, chestnut, Italy, 1940s This rare wardrobe has a subtle decorative character and is created by the talented Italian designer and architect Paolo Buf...
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

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Chestnut

Paolo Buffa Large Highboard in Chestnut
Paolo Buffa Large Highboard in Chestnut
H 70.87 in W 86.42 in D 19.57 in
Italian Sideboard in Birdseye Maple and Birch Burl
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sideboard, birdseye maple veneer, birch burl veneer, brass, Italy, 1950s This truly exceptional sideboard is from Italy, showcasing its excellence in composition, material use, and ...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Brass

Stellar Console Table with Solid Mahogany
Located in Paris, FR
Console table stellar with a veneered solid mahogany top in natural Tobacco finish. With iron forged base in silvered finish. With legs in black matte finish. Also available with v...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Console Tables

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Iron

Stellar Console Table with Solid Mahogany
Stellar Console Table with Solid Mahogany
H 35.44 in W 74.81 in D 19.69 in
Mid 20th Century Cherry Farmhouse Dining Armchairs with Rush Seats - Pair
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of dining armchairs in the Rustic Farmhouse style, unbranded, similar in quality to Ethan Allen. Solid cherry, uniquely carved crestrail, spear shaped stiles & backrest spindl...
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Mid-20th Century American Rustic Dining Room Chairs

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Hans Wegner Peacock Chair
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A PP550 ‘Peacock’ chair designed by Hans Wegner in 1947 for Johannes Hansen. Modeled after a traditional American Windsor chair, Hans Wegner’s Peacock chair strips the form to rev...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Hans Wegner Peacock Chair
Hans Wegner Peacock Chair
H 41.75 in W 27.5 in D 20.5 in
19th Century Low-Back Windsor Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
This charming mid-19th century English low back Windsor chair is a testament to the craftsmanship and enduring style of the era. The chair features a distinctive bent yew wood crest ...
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Country Windsor Chairs

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Elm, Yew

19th Century Low-Back Windsor Chair
19th Century Low-Back Windsor Chair
H 27 in W 22 in D 20.5 in
Vittorio Dassi Italian Mid-Century Walnut & Maple Vitrine Cabinet
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in New York, NY
Italian Mid-Century (1950s) walnut and maple vitrine cabinet with a Pair of sliding glass doors and 2 interior shelves with a blue glass top (Attributed to VITTORIO DASSI) (Enzo Ferr...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vitrines

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Glass, Maple, Walnut

Vintage Paul McCobb Credenza: A Masterpiece of Mid-Century Modern Elegance
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Step into the realm of mid-century modern elegance with our vintage Paul McCobb credenza from the iconic "Irwin Collection" by Calvin Group, dating back to the 1950s. This piece is a...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Marble, Brass

Pair Night Stands by Paul McCobb for Calvin, Mahogany w/ White Milk Glass Tops
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Kansas City, MO
Pair of Paul McCobb nightstands / end tables with a single drawer, shelf, original brass pulls, and white Vitrolite tops. Both are in very good condition and were recently profession...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass

Frontier Mirror
Located in Paris, FR
Mirror frontier with hand carved solid wood frame hand painted in antique gold finish and with glass mirror. Also available with frame in tobacco finish.
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21st Century and Contemporary English Wall Mirrors

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Wood, Glass, Mirror

Frontier Mirror
Frontier Mirror
H 41.34 in W 27.56 in D 1.97 in

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Paul McCobb Maple Armchairs for Winchendon
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
A gorgeous pair of all original Paul McCobb armchairs from the Winchendon "Planner Group" line. A
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Pair of Paul McCobb Windsor Chairs
Located in East Hampton, NY
Paul McCobb windsor style chairs
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Vintage 1950s American Side Chairs

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Wood

Pair of Paul McCobb Windsor Chairs
Pair of Paul McCobb Windsor Chairs
H 43.5 in W 21 in D 23 in
Paul McCobb High Back Windsor Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
McCobb for O'Hearn modern take on classic Windsor chair. This Chair has been restored and covered
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Windsor Chairs

Paul McCobb High Back Windsor Chair
Paul McCobb High Back Windsor Chair
H 44 in W 23.5 in D 22 in
Paul McCobb Spindle Back Chair, 1950s
By Paul McCobb
Located in New York, NY
Paul McCobb (American, 1917-1969) for Winchendon, Spindle Back Planner Group Chair (designed 1950
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Windsor Chairs

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Wood

Paul McCobb Spindle Back Chair, 1950s
Paul McCobb Spindle Back Chair, 1950s
H 30 in W 20 in D 17.5 in
Danish Modern Windsor Style Spindle Back Armchair in Leather Seat
By Paul McCobb
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and unique armchair, solid maple frame in a chocolate stain finish with Italian leather seat, circa 1950s the chair has been totally restored refinished and has new leather...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Windsor Chairs

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Leather, Maple

Paul McCobb Planner Group Windsor Chair
By Paul McCobb
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
Classic Windsor style chair by Paul McCobb. This is a for a set of 4 solid Mable chairs. This chair
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Maple

Paul McCobb Planner Group Windsor Chair
Paul McCobb Planner Group Windsor Chair
H 30 in W 17 in D 17.38 in
High Back Windsor Chair Designed by Paul McCobb
By Paul McCobb
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
High back windsor chair designed by Paul McCobb.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Birch

Paul McCobb Planner Group Windsor Style Spindle Back Chairs
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of 6, Mid-Century Modern, Windsor style, spindle back, solid maple chairs by Paul McCobb for
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Maple

Paul McCobb Planner Group Windsor Style Spindle Back Chair
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern, Windsor style, spindle back, maple chair by Paul McCobb for Planner Group
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

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Maple

Pair of Paul McCobb Dark Maple Modern Windsor Style Armchairs
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Chicago, IL
take on the traditional style Windsor chair, barrel back with the McCobb "shovel" seat and double
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Vintage 1950s American Armchairs

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Maple

4 Paul McCobb Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Windsor Spindle Dining Chairs Mcm
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Dayton, OH
Set of four Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb for Planner Winchendon dining chairs. These sleek
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Maple, Lacquer

Pair of Tallback Windsor Armchairs by Paul McCobb
Located in North Miami, FL
Part of Paul McCobb's Predictor Group, a thoroughly modern pair of ebonized maple, highback
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Vintage 1950s American Armchairs

Pair of Paul McCobb Predictor High Back Armchairs
By Paul McCobb
Located in North Miami, FL
Pair of Paul McCobb Predictor high back armchairs. A Modernist take on the classic Windsor chair
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Paint

Paul McCobb Style Black Spindle Back Chair (Three Available)
By Paul McCobb
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Three black spindle back farm windsor chairs in the style of Paul McCobb. Sold individually.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Paul McCobb Planner Group Dining Chairs, Set of Eight, 1950s
By Paul McCobb
Located in Dallas, TX
Mid-Century Modern set of 8 Paul McCobb dining chairs, American, 1950 Stunning set of eight dining
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Maple

Mid-Century Modern Set of 4 Paul McCobb Dining Chairs, American, 1950s
By Paul McCobb
Located in Richmond, Surrey
Mid-Century Modern set of 4 Paul McCobb dining chairs, American, 1950 Stunning set of four
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Maple

Set of 4 Model 1531 Dining Chairs by Paul McCobb for Planner Group & Winchendon
By Paul McCobb
Located in Deland, FL
McCobb for the Planner Group, has recently undergone an exhaustive restoration and the results are
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Maple

Solid Maple "Planner Group" Paul McCobb Armchair for Winchendon
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Berlin, DE
Mid-Century Modern, maple wood, spindle back, windsor style chair by Paul McCobb for Planner Group
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Paul McCobb Planner Group Solid Maple Spindle Back Armchair
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
minimalist midcentury design. A modern take on the classic Windsor chair, a fine example of McCobb's iconic
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

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Maple

Set of Four Planner Group Chairs by Paul McCobb
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A set of four dining chairs in solid maple from Paul McCobb's iconic Planner Group, manufactured
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Maple

Stained Solid Maple "Planner Group" Paul McCobb Armchair for Winchendon
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Berlin, DE
Mid-Century Modern, maple wood, spindle back, windsor style chair by Paul McCobb for Planner Group
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Maple

Ercol Chairs, Set of 6 Classic English Midcentury Spindle Back Windsor Chairs
By Ercol, Paul McCobb, Lucian Ercolani
Located in Chattanooga, TN
. Lucian Ercolani for Ercol Furniture Ltd. Classic, elegant "Windsor" chairs with beautiful, rich patina
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Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Beech, Elm

Set of Four Planner Group Chairs by Paul McCobb
By Winchendon Furniture Company, Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A set of four dining chairs in solid maple from Paul McCobb's iconic Planner Group, manufactured
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Maple

Classic Modern Windsor Style Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
SOLD AUGUST'09 With a nod to Nakashima and McCobb who both updated the Windsor chair, this pair too
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Vintage 1950s American Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Classic Modern Windsor Benches / Loveseats
Located in Miami, FL
..SOLD JANUARY 2011...With a nod to Nakashima and McCobb who updated the Windsor chair, these
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Vintage 1950s American Benches

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Upholstery, Wood

Pair McCobb Dowel Arm Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handsome Windsor-Style dowel-back armchairs in walnut with orginal tobacco stain. For Planner Group
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Vintage 1950s American Armchairs

Black Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Windsor Dining Chairs Planner Winchendon
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Set of four Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb for Planner Winchendon dining chairs. These sleek
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Wood, Lacquer

Set of Four Mid Century Modern American Windsor Style Chairs
By Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of four mid-century walnut chairs with spindle backs and tapered legs. Please confirm item location (NY or NJ).
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Windsor Chairs

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Walnut

Paul McCobb Spindle Back Windsor Style Armchairs
By Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern, maple wood, spindle back, windsor style chairs by Paul McCobb for
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Maple

Four Paul McCobb Planner Group Dining Chairs Windsor Style
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Miami, FL
Iconic set of four Windsor style chairs by Paul McCobb for Winchedon, part of the Planner Group
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Maple

Pair of Paul McCobb Planner Group Dining Chairs Windsor Style
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of original mint condition Paul Mccobb spindle back chairs.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Maple

Paul McCobb Armchair for Planner Group
By Paul McCobb
Located in Chicago, IL
One Windsor style Arm chair
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Vintage 1950s American Armchairs

Materials

Maple

Paul McCobb Planner Group Chairs, Set of 5
By Paul McCobb
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
Nice set of 5, Paul McCobb Planner Group Windsor chairs. A midcentury Classic.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Maple

Paul McCobb Planner Group Chair
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic McCobb Midcentury Windsor chair in all original, good vintage condition.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Paul McCobb Planner Group Chair
Paul McCobb Planner Group Chair
H 31.25 in W 19.5 in D 19.75 in
Paul McCobb Travertine Top Dresser with Brass Base for Calvin Group
By Paul McCobb
Located in San Diego, CA
pieces have historic antecedents such as the Windsor chair — McCobb’s mid-century modern work has warmth
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Travertine, Brass

Paul McCobb Model 1530 Mid-Century Chair
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bring home authentic Mid-Century Modern design with this fantastic chair by Paul McCobb for the
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Wood, Maple

Paul McCobb Model 1530 Mid-Century Chair
Paul McCobb Model 1530 Mid-Century Chair
H 30.5 in W 21.5 in D 20 in
Paul McCobb Planner Group Solid Maple Spindle Back Armchair
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
Minimalist midcentury design. A modern take on the Classic Windsor chair, a Fine example of McCobb's iconic
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Maple

Set Four Paul McCobb Planner Group Maple Captains Chairs, Model 1532
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Bainbridge, NY
windsor. Fine design. As seen in Planner Group Designed by Paul McCobb, 1953, manufacturer’s catalog.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Maple

Set of Six Ebonized Planner Group Chairs by Paul McCobb for Winchendon
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in North Miami, FL
Paul McCobb Planner Group solid maple dining chairs. A timeless take on the traditional Windsor
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Maple

Single Paul McCobb Spindle Back Chair in Dark Maple
Located in Miami, FL
Reduced from $850. Iconic Paul McCobb Planner Group windsor style side chair, dining chair or desk
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Maple

Set of Four Russel Wright Conant Ball Captains Dining or Side Chairs
By Russel Wright, Conant Ball
Located in Chicago, IL
A good matched set of four American Windsor inspired chairs by Russel Wright for Conant Ball
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Paul McCobb High Back Windsor Chair
By Paul McCobb
Located in Chicago, IL
Paul McCobb for O'Hearn. This chair features a beautiful hand rubbed lacquer finish.
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Vintage 1950s American Windsor Chairs

Paul McCobb High Back Windsor Chair
Paul McCobb High Back Windsor Chair
H 44 in W 23.5 in D 22 in
Paul McCobb Predictor Highback Armchair
By Paul McCobb
Located in New York, NY
Rare Paul McCobb Predictor solid maple high back arm chair Ca. 1950s.Windsor styling in a modernist
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Vintage 1950s American Armchairs

Materials

Maple

Paul Mccobb Predictor Highback Armchair
By Paul McCobb
Located in New York, NY
Rare Paul McCobb Predictor solid maple high back arm chair Ca. 1950s.Windsor styling in a modernist
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Maple

Paul Mccobb Predictor Highback Armchair
Located in New York, NY
Rare Paul McCobb Predictor solid maple high back arm chair Ca. 1950s.Windsor styling in a modernist
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20th Century American Armchairs

Materials

Maple

Modernist Chair by Paul McCobb
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Providence, RI
Modernist comb-back windsor chair in black lacquer, designed by Paul McCobb, circa 1955. Arm
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Maple

Modernist Chair by Paul McCobb
Modernist Chair by Paul McCobb
H 31 in W 21.75 in D 22.25 in
Paul Mccobb Predictor Highback Armchair
Located in New York, NY
Rare Paul McCobb Predictor solid maple high back arm chair Ca. 1950s.Windsor styling in a modernist
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Vintage 1950s American Armchairs

Materials

Maple

Shaker Lacquered Bench
By Paul McCobb
Located in Southampton, NY
A Windsor style, high-back, black lacquered bench. Complimentary shipping within Hamptons.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

Shaker Lacquered Bench
Shaker Lacquered Bench
H 42.5 in W 53 in D 24 in
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Mccobb Windsor For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic mccobb windsor available at 1stDibs. Each mccobb windsor for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, maple and birch. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect mccobb windsor — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right mccobb windsor, those designed in Mid-Century Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are of considerable interest. A well-made mccobb windsor has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Paul McCobb, Planner Group and Winchendon Furniture (Planner Group) are consistently popular.

How Much is a Mccobb Windsor?

The average selling price for a mccobb windsor at 1stDibs is $2,500, while they’re typically $598 on the low end and $6,080 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.