Calvin Furniture
American
The Grand Rapids, Michigan-based company Calvin Furniture opened its doors in 1953 and became a sought-after contract manufacturer for the day’s top furniture designers and brands. Its appealing mid-century modern and Hollywood Regency offerings — nightstands, dressers and more — graced the showrooms of department stores all over North America during the 1950s and 1960s.
Calvin’s relationship with the work of Massachusetts-born designer Paul McCobb is well known to enthusiasts of mid-century modern furniture. McCobb, whose unadorned and efficient storage pieces, seating and desks drew on Shaker simplicity and Bauhaus minimalism, wasn’t exactly a designer for Calvin — in partnership with New York furniture salesman B.G. Mesberg, McCobb set up the Directional Furniture Company in Manhattan in 1949, and Calvin was one of the manufacturers contracted to produce the furniture he designed for Directional (and later, for pieces designed under his own name).
Among McCobb’s most acclaimed lines made by Calvin Furniture were the Calvin Group and the Irwin Collection. The travertine-topped sideboards and mahogany nightstands of those lines as well as the other Calvin-produced dressers, bookcases and chests of drawers designed by McCobb were elegant and spare, free of unnecessary embellishments.
Calvin also manufactured the very popular American Design Foundation line of furniture that Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougall designed. The Pennsylvania-born, California-raised MacDougall enjoyed a postwar collaboration with West Coast native Stewart that resulted in great success with manufacturers such as Glenn of California and Drexel Furniture. The duo’s celebrated Declaration line for the latter featured streamlined credenzas, dressers and more made in walnut with comely porcelain hardware. The dining chairs, tables and coffee tables manufactured by Calvin flaunt the pair’s signature clean lines, gentle curves and organic shapes.
In the late 1950s and early ‘60s, Calvin Furniture continued its business relationship with B.G. Mesberg National Sales and Directional Furniture. Calvin finally closed their doors during the early 1970s, but their legacy can be found in enduring pieces of modern furniture that remain popular today.
On 1stDibs, find a selection of vintage Calvin Furniture tables, credenzas, chairs and more.
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Creator: Calvin
Paul McCobb for Calvin Midcentury Walnut Sliding Door Credenza, Refinished
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern credenza or media cabinet designed by Paul McCobb for his Linear Group line for Calvin Furniture. The credenza features stunning walnut wood grain w...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Calvin Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Mahogany w Glass Dresser Credenza by Paul McCobb for Calvin
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Simple and elegant 5-drawer credenza with large storage compartment which features a shelf. Refinished in the original stain, waxed and polished. White milk glass top is excellent, m...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Calvin Furniture
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Irwin Group Walnut Dining Table by Paul McCobb for Calvin
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in Dorchester, MA
Paul McCobb designed this striking dining table as part of his Irwin Group Collection for Calvin Furniture. The walnut top perches on slim angled aluminium...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Calvin Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Paul McCobb for Calvin Sideboard and Bar with Leather and Caned Front
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A quite stunning combination sideboard with a bar cabinet on top. The bar has felt on the bottom so it can be easily position to sit anywhere on the credenza top. We have had he piec...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Calvin Furniture
Materials
Wood
Paul McCobb for Calvin Console Table with White Vitrolite Top and Brass Frame
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in St. Louis, MO
Mid-Century Modern console table or server designed by Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture, part of his Irwin collection. Console has two drawers and two lower shelves in mahogany that ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Calvin Furniture
Materials
Brass
Paul McCobb for Calvin Dining Table with Brass X Cross Support, Customizable
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in St. Louis, MO
Philippine Mahogany dining table with brass X stretcher between tapered legs, designed by Paul McCobb, part of his Irwin collection for Calvin. Includes two 15" extension leaves, len...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Calvin Furniture
Materials
Brass
Paul McCobb Calvin Group Ebonized Mahogany and Brass Dining Table, Refinished
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern extension dining table
By Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture "Calvin Group"
USA, 1950s
Ebonized Honduran mahogany, with brass stretchers.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Calvin Furniture
Materials
Brass
Paul McCobb Credenza with Travertine Top
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish midcentury sideboard features the iconic design of Paul McCobb and boasts vintage mahogany finish and a striking travertine top. Tapered brass legs add to the appeal of ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Calvin Furniture
Paul McCobb Gentleman's Tall Chest Irwin Collection for Calvin Furniture, 1956
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in Camden, ME
Paul McCobb's gentleman's walnut chest with a fold down mirror Irwin line for Calvin.
The accordion doors are bookmatched veneer opening to 18 shirt shelves and five graduated drawe...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Calvin Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Mirror
Paul McCobb Dresser for Calvin Furniture
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning vintage modern dresser was designed by Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture. Sleek compact design with eight large drawers, unique metal pulls, and metal trim on the fronts...
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Calvin Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Side Table/Night Stand with Drawer by Paul McCobb for Calvin
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Kansas City, MO
Single occasional table/nightstand designed by Paul McCobb for Calvin. Very good original condition.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Calvin Furniture
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Expandable Walnut Coffee Table by Directional
By Calvin Furniture, Milo Baughman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Rectangular Mid-century modern parson walnut coffee table on 4 square legs.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Calvin Furniture
Materials
Laminate, Walnut
Paul McCobb Calvin Group Bachelor Chest/Media Centre
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Wilmington, DE
Offered is bachelor chest made by Paul McCobb for the Calvin Group. It is made of walnut with aluminum inserts. It has been completely restored/refinished.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Calvin Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Étagères by Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A well scaled Mid-Century Modern étagère in bleached walnut designed by Paul McCobb. The cabinet or shelf set is constructed in solid walnut wood and brass and features two separate ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Calvin Furniture
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Paul McCobb Calvin Group Dining Set
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This vintage dining set features the unique Mid-Century design of Paul McCobb produced for the Calvin group. Stylish aluminum trim contrasts with the rich walnut finish of this expan...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Calvin Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Pair Vintage Modern Paul McCobb Dining Chairs
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish pair of Paul McCobb dining chairs feature's sculpted walnut frames with contoured seat backs and tapered legs. Rich original finish is the perfect compliment to Mid-Cent...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Calvin Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Paul McCobb Eight-Drawer Dresser Marble Top for Calvin Furniture, 1950s
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in Camden, ME
Paul McCobb eight-drawer walnut dresser is part of McCobb's Irwin line manufactured by Calvin Furniture of Grand Rapids during the 1950s.
The cabinet has 2 folding doors of three pa...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Calvin Furniture
Materials
Marble
Paul McCobb for Calvin Mahogany and Travertine Dresser with Dual Tri-Fold Doors
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Chicago, IL
Dual tri-fold door mahogany and travertine dresser by Paul McCobb for Calvin's Irwin Collection. Beautifully grained walnut tri-fold doors and solid mahogany stretchers with a creamy slab of travertine, this iconic piece of elegant modern design could also work as a clean lined credenza...
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1950s American Vintage Calvin Furniture
Materials
Travertine
Paul McCobb Model 1047 Nightstands or End Tables by Calvin
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in Highland, IN
This Paul McCobb model 1047 design was intended to serve as either a nightstand or an end table. The legs taper as they shift from square to round an...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Calvin Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Paul McCobb Brass Side or End Table with Uncommon Textured Top
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in Highland, IN
The Paul McCobb side or end table features a brass base and a most unusual top with a wonderful textured pattern. This table is more commonly seen with a travertine or vitrolite top....
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Calvin Furniture
Materials
Brass
Rattan Shelf Occasional / Side Table by Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A Mid-Century Modern side table with shelf designed by Paul McCobb. Constructed in light walnut wood with a round top of opaque Vitrolite glass and features a rattan lower shelf. Cra...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Calvin Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Glass
Paul McCobb, Nightstands, Brass, Walnut, Travertine, USA, 1960s
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass, walnut and travertine nightstands designed by Paul McCobb and produced by Calvin Furniture, USA, 1960s.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Calvin Furniture
Materials
Travertine, Brass
Paul McCobb for Calvin Round Mahogany Table with Reed Shelf & Brass Edge Trim
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Southampton, NY
Paul McCobb for Calvin Round Mahogany Table with Reed Shelf & Brass Edge Trim.
A great looking side table or round coffee table. Brass edging around round top. Mahogany top and frame...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Calvin Furniture
Materials
Brass
Paul McCobb for Calvin Mid Century Walnut and Cane Coffee Table
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb for Calvin Mid Century Walnut and Cane Coffee Table
This coffee table measures: 32 wide x 32 deep x 20.25 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Calvin Furniture
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Paul McCobb Irwin Collection Dining Table and Leaves for Calvin
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Garnerville, NY
Mahogany and Brass dining table with leaves designed by Paul McCobb for Calvin. Signed with brass plate on the table top runners, Calvin, Grand Rapids, The Irwin Collection, Designed...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Calvin Furniture
Materials
Brass
Rare Midcentury Paul McCobb Bar Tea Serving Cart Maple Iron Planner Group
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Rare Midcentury bar cart #1250 designed by Paul McCobb for planner group collection, circa 1950's. This gorgeous piece is all original and complete. Featuring one small drawer and 2 ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Calvin Furniture
Materials
Iron
Expertly Restored - Paul McCobb “Irwin Collection” Chest of Drawers
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Paul McCobb "Irwin Collection" chest of drawers with brass accents for Calvin Furniture
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furnitur...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Calvin Furniture
Materials
Brass
Paul McCobb Mid-Century Modern King Headboard for Calvin with Caned Panels
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in St. Louis, MO
Paul McCobb king size headboard for Calvin with caned panels. Aluminum edge, mahogany frame and caned panels. Caning has a few losses, ...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Calvin Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Expertly Restored - Paul McCobb “Irwin Collection” Travertine Night Stands
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Paul McCobb "Irwin Collection" Travertine & brass night stands for Calvin Furniture.
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture i...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Calvin Furniture
Materials
Travertine, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dining Table by Paul McCobb for Calvin 2 Leaves
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
A Mid-Century Modern walnut extension dining table designed by Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture. The table features dark walnut wood grain and aluminum stretchers. The table is in or...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Calvin Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Calvin furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Calvin 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 Calvin furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Calvin 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 Brown Saltman, Kipp Stewart, and Glenn of California. Prices for Calvin furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $350 and can go as high as $21,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,495.
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- Why is Calvin Klein so popular?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024Calvin Klein is popular for a few reasons. Known for his minimalist, comfortable womenswear as well as a range of sexually provocative ad campaigns that continue to generate conversation decades later, Klein led the designer jeans craze of the late 1970s. The brand’s skirts, jackets, day dresses and shirts, sold at modest prices and frequently created in soft fabrics and understated neutral hues, are still versatile components of everyday wear. Controversial marketing helped broaden the label’s reach, too. During the 1980s, Klein’s jeans were promoted in scandalous ads featuring Brooke Shields and others that were banned by television stations and challenged by politicians. More eye-catching ad campaigns with up-and-coming models and celebrities like Kate Moss and Mark Wahlberg followed in the ‘90s, also bringing fresh attention to the brand. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Calvin Klein apparel and accessories.
- Why is Calvin Klein famous?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024Calvin Klein is famous for his work as a fashion designer. He is known for his minimalist, comfortable womenswear. During the 1970s, the American designer helped lead the denim craze, and he became the youngest-ever recipient of the Coty American Fashion Critics' Award in 1973. His jeans continued to dominate the market during the 1980s, a decade that also saw the Calvin Klein brand expand into men's and women's underwear. The brand Klein founded remains one of the best-known American fashion labels today. Shop a range of Calvin Klein apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024Yes, Calvin Klein is considered designer. Generally, a designer brand is any that features pieces produced by a particular fashion designer. Calvin Klein fits the definition, having been founded by designer Calvin Klein in 1968. Following Klein's retirement in 2004, other designers, such as Eric Sedeño and Jessica Lomax, have served as creative directors for Calvin Klein. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Calvin Klein apparel and accessories.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022The Calvin Klein brand is known for their sensual ads featuring well-known celebrities as well as for producing simple, understated fashions. Among the brand's most popular offerings are fragrances, men's underwear and jeans for men, women and children. Find a range of Calvin Klein apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
- Is Calvin Klein a good brand?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024Yes, Calvin Klein is a good brand. Known for minimalist, comfortable womenswear as well as sexually provocative ad campaigns that continue to generate conversation decades later, Klein led the designer jeans craze of the late 1970s. The brand’s skirts, jackets, day dresses and shirts, sold at modest prices and frequently created in soft fabrics and understated neutral hues, are versatile components of everyday wear. Shop a range of Calvin Klein apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.