Paul McCobb Furniture
American, 1917-1969
The single aesthetic attribute of vintage Paul McCobb furniture is that the designer completely forsook ornament — his pieces have no flourishes. And yet, because they are honest — McCobb’s chairs, desks and dining 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 — his mid-century modern work has warmth and presence.
You could call the Massachusetts-born McCobb a man of parts. As a furniture designer, his work combined the attributes of many of his now better-known peers.
Like the work of 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 besides 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, a repeat recipient of the Good Design Award from the Museum of Modern Art, also designed cohesive lines of furnishings, such as his best-known Planner Group, that gave homes an instant “look.” He designed for several companies, most notably Directional, which was home to McCobb’s Origami chair.
In 1949, in partnership with New York furniture salesman B.G. Mesberg, McCobb set up the Directional Furniture Company, a brand known to vintage mid-century modern furniture collectors everywhere. Directional opened its doors after McCobb created the high-end Directional Modern line of sofas distributed by the New York-based Modernage Company. Directional also produced designs by other legends such as Paul Evans and Vladimir Kagan.
As you can see from the offerings on 1stDibs, McCobb designs are the pin-striped suit, or the little black dress, of a decor: an essential.
Find vintage Paul McCobb credenzas, bookcases, nightstands and other furniture on 1stDibs.
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Creator: Paul McCobb
Paul McCobb Brass Side or End Table with Uncommon Textured Top
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
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 Paul McCobb Furniture
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Brass
Perfect Pair of Paul McCobb for Directional Lounge Chairs, Mid-Century Modern
By Paul McCobb
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Outstanding pair of totally restored Paul McCobb lounge chairs. These chairs are in perfect restored condition with new foam and high end silk velvet. The solid walnut frames have be...
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1950s American Vintage Paul McCobb Furniture
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Silk, Velvet, Walnut
Rattan Shelf Occasional / Side Table by Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
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 Paul McCobb Furniture
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Walnut, Glass
Sideboard by Paul McCobb
By Paul McCobb
Located in Los Angeles, CA
a simple but elegant buffet by Paul McCobb, in person the wood is a little darker, but look lighter on the picture due to the flash of the camera.
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1950s American Vintage Paul McCobb Furniture
Pair of Mid century Paul Mccobb for Lane walnut rosewood nightstands
By Paul McCobb, Lane Furniture
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair Mid century Paul Mccobb for Lane walnut rosewood and cane nightstands. Designed by Paul Mccobb and manufactured by Lane in Alta Vista VA. Walnut with rosewood sections and solid...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Furniture
Materials
Nickel
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.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Furniture
Materials
Travertine, Brass
Paul McCobb Calvin Group Irwin Collection Dresser with Pink Marble Top
By Paul McCobb
Located in San Diego, CA
Paul McCobb Calvin Group Dresser with dark Mahogany case, wood legs and stretcher and awesome pink marble Top. 2 doors open to reveal 4 drawers and an open cabinet with adjustable sh...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Furniture
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Marble
Pair of #1587 Side Tables by Paul McCobb, 1960s
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
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 Paul McCobb Furniture
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Wood, Maple
Heavy Solid Brass Base Reploge Floor Stand Globe Paul McCobb MINT
By Paul McCobb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Heavy Solid Brass Base Reploge Floor Stand Globe Paul McCobb MINT
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Furniture
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Midcentury Paul McCobb 2 Drawer #1503 Nightstands Blonde maple T Pulls
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful pair of Paul McCobb 1950s #1503 blonde maple nightstands end tables double-drawer planner Group. Black steel T pull knobs.Finished in raw blonde maple. Very modern designed...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Furniture
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Steel
Pair of Paul McCobb Planner Group Spindle Back Chairs in black stained maple
By Paul McCobb
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of Paul McCobb Planner Group Chairs in black stained maple, USA - 1950s. Good original condition.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Furniture
Materials
Maple
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 Paul McCobb Furniture
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Brass
1950s Mid Century Maple Double Pedestal Desk by Paul McCobb/Planner Group
By Paul McCobb
Located in Buffalo, NY
Midcentury maple double pedestal desk by Paul McCobb for Planner Group manufactured in the United States, circa 1950s. This modernist desk is beautifully constructed from the finest ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Furniture
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Brass
Paul McCobb for Calvin Mid Century Walnut and Cane Coffee Table
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
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 Paul McCobb Furniture
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Cane, Walnut
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) ca. 1950s or later, the curved backrest on five tapering spindles above a shaped se...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Furniture
Materials
Wood
Paul McCobb Irwin Collection Dining Table and Leaves for Calvin
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
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 Paul McCobb Furniture
Materials
Brass
Lounge Chair by Paul McCobb
By Paul McCobb
Located in Toronto, ON
A very cool and comfortable classic mid century lounge chair with generous curved back by American design icon Paul McCobb….Exposed wood arms and legs. Upholstery is in very good as ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Furniture
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Wood
Rare Midcentury Paul McCobb Bar Tea Serving Cart Maple Iron Planner Group
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
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 Paul McCobb Furniture
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Iron
Paul McCobb Highback Wingback Chair and Ottoman Model 3015
By Paul McCobb, Winchendon
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Paul McCobb Highback Wing Lounge Chair and Ottoman. Hard to find model! Extremely comfortable! Wings slightly wrap around the sitter, newly upholstered in a blue Velvet and legs r...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Furniture
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Upholstery, Maple
Paul McCobb Planner Group Black Lacquered Nightstands, Newly Refinished
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish pair of Mid-Century Modern single drawer nightstands or end tables
By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Planner Group"
USA, 1950s
Black lacquered solid bi...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Furniture
Materials
Brass
Paul McCobb Desk for Calvin
By Paul McCobb
Located in Dallas, TX
A rare brass and mahogany desk with stone top designed by Paul McCobb for Calvin.
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1950s Vintage Paul McCobb Furniture
Materials
Brass
Paul McCobb Marble Top Side Table
By Paul McCobb
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Mid-Century Modern, Paul McCobb for Calvin Marble Top Side Table. Round white marble top over thin brass rod base, unmarked, overall 16.25" h. x 17" dia.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass
Paul McCobb Planner Group Ebonized Maple Side End Tables
By Paul McCobb, Winchendon, Planner Group
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Classic Mid-Century Modern, maple side tables by Paul McCobb for Planner Group, Winchendon feature an ebonized finish.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Furniture
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Maple
Paul McCobb Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Wood and Iron Coffee Table
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Indianapolis, IN
A Planner Group coffee table or bench designed by the American designer Paul McCobb (1917-1969). The table has a light wooden top supported by round iron metal legs. The underside of...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Furniture
Materials
Metal
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 interpretation of the classic Windsor chair has a back with vertical spindles.
Has its ori...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Furniture
Materials
Ebony, Walnut
Midcentury All Black Credenza Paul McCobb Planner Group #1514 Black Lacquer
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
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 Paul McCobb Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
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...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb 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, ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb 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 Paul McCobb Furniture
Materials
Brass
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 Paul McCobb Furniture
Materials
Iron
Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture Company Planner Group Design King Bed Headb
By Paul McCobb
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century king-size Planner Group design walnut headboard with an upper shelf section with an iron structure. (PAUL MCCOBB FOR WINCHENDON FURN...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Furniture
Materials
Metal
Paul McCobb for Winchendon Twenty Drawer Walnut and Iron Dresser
By Paul McCobb
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century walnut 20-drawer dresser with iron T-bar drawer pulls resting on six thin iron legs. (PAUL MCCOBB FOR WINCHENDON FURNITURE).
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Furniture
Materials
Metal, Iron
Expertly Restored - Paul McCobb “Irwin Collection” Travertine Night Stands
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
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...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Furniture
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Travertine, Brass
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 Paul McCobb Furniture
Materials
Iron
Paul McCobb Pair of Dark Brown Mid-Century Modern Tables with Brass Bases
By Paul McCobb
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Paul McCobb end tables comprised of dark brown, lacquered rectangular tops resting on a polished and lacquered four legged bra...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb 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 Paul McCobb Furniture
Materials
Iron
Paul McCobb Perimeter Group Black Lacquered Highboy Dresser, Newly Refinished
By Paul McCobb, Winchendon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern seven-drawer highboy dresser
By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Perimeter Group"
USA, 1950s
Black lacquered solid birch, with original sculpte...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Furniture
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Birch, Rosewood, Lacquer
Paul McCobb "Planner Group" Dresser
By Paul McCobb
Located in Dallas, TX
Timeless mid-century modern 6 drawer dresser designed by Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, circa 1950s. Maple wood construction sits on a b...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Furniture
Materials
Iron
Paul McCobb Mid-Century Modern Planner Group Desk Organizer
By Paul McCobb, Winchendon, Planner Group
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 Paul McCobb Furniture
Materials
Iron
Paul McCobb Lounge Chair Model 302 and Matching Ottoman by Directional
By Directional, Paul McCobb
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
USA, 1960s
Paul McCobb Lounge Chair Model 302 and ottoman by Directional. Chair is a nice, larger scale and clean lined though with nice detail. The back is rounded and the legs are tapered and long. The ottoman is full sized. Chair was reupholstered at some...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Furniture
Materials
Linen, Hardwood
Pair of Mid-century Paul McCobb Bench or Stools
By Paul McCobb
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
All original mid-century Paul Mccobb stools. When placed together make a bench. Original and unrestored. Price for the pair
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Furniture
Materials
Steel
Set 4 Asian Modernist Side Dining Chairs, "PAGOTA" Designed by Paul McCobb
By Paul McCobb
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning set 4 Pagota side chairs designed by Paul McCobb. Retains original black lacquer finish. Minor wear, also retains original caning, seats recently reupholstered. Classic desi...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Cane, Wood
Midcentury Paul McCobb #1567 four drawer Desk Maple black Finish brass Pulls
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful Paul McCobb Planner Group #1567 four drawer desk solid maple black finish brass pulls solid maple. Desk is in original vintage condition. Ve...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Furniture
Materials
Brass
Beautiful Midcentury Headboard by Paul McCobb for Calvin King Bed
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture bed headboard #8699 in wonderful vintage condition. finely crafted walnut wood with Aluminum trim details. Fits a King sized mattress. Bed ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Furniture
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Aluminum
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 Paul McCobb Furniture
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Maple, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dining Table by Paul McCobb for Calvin 2 Leaves
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
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...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Furniture
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Aluminum
Pair of Paul McCobb Storage Cabinets for Use with or Without the Top Section
By Paul McCobb
Located in Kansas City, MO
Pair of Paul McCobb storage cabinets with disappearing bifold doors. Each unit is two pieces with finished backs so these can be used as a pair of room dividers...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Furniture
Materials
Brass
Paul McCobb Two-Tier Corner Table with Iron Frame
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
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 Paul McCobb Furniture
Materials
Iron
Paul McCobb Model 1047 Nightstands or End Tables by Calvin
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
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 Paul McCobb Furniture
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Mahogany
Paul McCobb Lounge Chair for Calvin, 1950s
By Paul McCobb
Located in New York, NY
Iconic, single walnut chair, designed by Paul McCobb and produced by Calvin - 1950s.
Walnut frame is beautifully refinished in natural and complemented by a peacock blue linen uphol...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Paul Mccobb furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Paul McCobb 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 Paul McCobb furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 901 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 16 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture by Paul McCobb 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 Dunbar, George Nelson, and John Widdicomb. Prices for Paul McCobb furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $195 and can go as high as $25,995, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,826.
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Questions About Paul McCobb Furniture
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022You can sell Paul McCobb furniture in a number of ways. Options include selling directly to someone else by advertising on social media or in the newspaper or going to a vintage furniture shop. You can also work with an auction house or choose a reputable online platform. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Paul McCobb furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022The best way to identify Paul McCobb furniture is to look for the signature hallmarks of his style. He didn't sign or add a brand marker to his pieces. McCobb preferred clean, simple lines with no ornamentation. Slightly angled legs and boxy drawers and chair backs are indicative of his work. On 1stDibs, find a variety of expertly vetted Paul McCobb furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022To refinish Paul McCobb furniture, start by stripping away the old finish with a chemical stripper. Then, use a fine wire brush and steel wool to remove any lingering chemicals. Sand every surface and apply a wood conditioner. Finally, apply three to five coats of lacquer. Find a collection of Paul McCobb furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022In most cases, Paul McCobb used a natural lacquer wood finish. In doing so, he emphasized the natural color and grain of the hardwoods used to build his tables, desks, cabinets and other furniture. Shop a collection of Paul McCobb on 1stDibs.
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