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Paul McCobb Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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 for Winchendon Mid Century Maple Double Pedestal Desk with T Pulls
Paul McCobb for Winchendon Mid Century Maple Double Pedestal Desk with T Pulls

Paul McCobb for Winchendon Mid Century Maple Double Pedestal Desk with T Pulls

$3,295

Paul McCobb for Winchendon Mid Century Maple Double Pedestal Desk with T Pulls

By Paul McCobb, Winchendon

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Paul McCobb for Winchendon Mid Century Maple Double Pedestal Desk with T Pulls This desk measures: 53 wide x 26 deep x 29 high, with a chair clearance of 28.25 inches Good Vintage ...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Maple

Paul McCobb Planner Group Attributed Etagere in White Iron and Light Maple
Paul McCobb Planner Group Attributed Etagere in White Iron and Light Maple

Paul McCobb Planner Group Attributed Etagere in White Iron and Light Maple

$2,560Sale Price|20% Off

Paul McCobb Planner Group Attributed Etagere in White Iron and Light Maple

By Planner Group, Paul McCobb, Winchendon

Located in Charleston, SC

A two piece satin white iron and light toned maple wood bookcase / etagere designed by Mid Century icon Paul McCobb . Sitting on a matching bench styled platform manufactured by the ...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Iron

Paul McCobb Dresser Chest w/Vitrolite Glass Top, Calvin Furniture 1960
Paul McCobb Dresser Chest w/Vitrolite Glass Top, Calvin Furniture 1960

Paul McCobb Dresser Chest w/Vitrolite Glass Top, Calvin Furniture 1960

$8,800 / set

Paul McCobb Dresser Chest w/Vitrolite Glass Top, Calvin Furniture 1960

By Irwin Furniture, Paul McCobb

Located in Chicago, IL

Pair Paul McCobb Dressers w/Vitrolite Glass Top, 1960 for Calvin Furniture. Refinished with Sunshine yellow paint.

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Vitrolite, Wood, Paint

Paul McCobb for Calvin Mid Century Mahogany and Brass Desk
Paul McCobb for Calvin Mid Century Mahogany and Brass Desk

Paul McCobb for Calvin Mid Century Mahogany and Brass Desk

$4,595

Paul McCobb for Calvin Mid Century Mahogany and Brass Desk

By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Paul McCobb for Calvin Mid Century Mahogany and Brass Desk This desk measures: 54 wide x 26 deep x 29 high, with a chair clearance of 28 inches Good Vintage Condition - Areas of St...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Solid Birch Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Credenza Long Dresser Paul McCobb
Solid Birch Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Credenza Long Dresser Paul McCobb

Solid Birch Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Credenza Long Dresser Paul McCobb

$6,000

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 Paul McCobb Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Birch

Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Dresser Glass top Credenza by Paul McCobb for Calvin
Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Dresser Glass top Credenza by Paul McCobb for Calvin

Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Dresser Glass top Credenza by Paul McCobb for Calvin

$3,959

Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Dresser Glass top 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 Paul McCobb Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass, Nickel

1950s McCobb Planner Group 4-Drawer Petite Dressers on Bench
1950s McCobb Planner Group 4-Drawer Petite Dressers on Bench

1950s McCobb Planner Group 4-Drawer Petite Dressers on Bench

$3,500

1950s McCobb Planner Group 4-Drawer Petite Dressers on Bench

By Paul McCobb

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Unrestored condition, procured from original owners. Scratches, Light Fading and patina on all surfaces. Pulls are straight and strong. Numbers on the drawers match both cabinet numb...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Birch

Paul McCobb for Planner Group Espresso-Stained Credenza
Paul McCobb for Planner Group Espresso-Stained Credenza

Paul McCobb for Planner Group Espresso-Stained Credenza

$5,850

Paul McCobb for Planner Group Espresso-Stained Credenza

By Planner Group, Paul McCobb

Located in Dallas, TX

Sleek midcentury credenza/sideboard by Paul McCobb for Planner Group, 1950s. Stained in an espresso-colored stain. The sideboard has brass pulls and a single adjustable shelf on each...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Paul McCobb for Planner Group Winchendon Modular Ebonized Maple Dresser
Paul McCobb for Planner Group Winchendon Modular Ebonized Maple Dresser

Paul McCobb for Planner Group Winchendon Modular Ebonized Maple Dresser

$2,600

Paul McCobb for Planner Group Winchendon Modular Ebonized Maple Dresser

By Paul McCobb, Planner Group

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-Century Modern, modular dresser system by Paul McCobb for Planner Group, Winchendon features two 24 x 18 x 8.5 inch dressers with signature aluminu...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Aluminum

Paul McCobb Planner Group Cabinet on Bench for Winchendon
Paul McCobb Planner Group Cabinet on Bench for Winchendon

Paul McCobb Planner Group Cabinet on Bench for Winchendon

$2,950 / set

Paul McCobb Planner Group Cabinet on Bench for Winchendon

By Paul McCobb, Planner Group

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 Paul McCobb Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Maple

Mid Century Modern Paul McCobb Planner Group Modular Cabinet
Mid Century Modern Paul McCobb Planner Group Modular Cabinet

Mid Century Modern Paul McCobb Planner Group Modular Cabinet

$2,289

Mid Century Modern Paul McCobb Planner Group Modular Cabinet

By Paul McCobb

Located in Tulsa, OK

Mid Century Modern Paul McCobb Planner Group Modular Cabinet Above average vintage condition and structurally sound. Has some expected slight finish wear and scratching. Has a couple small dings and discolorations on top. Table has some rings...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Maple

Paul McCobb 'Cache Desk Organiser' Wood and Steel by Karakter
Paul McCobb 'Cache Desk Organiser' Wood and Steel by Karakter

Paul McCobb 'Cache Desk Organiser' Wood and Steel by Karakter

$933 / item

Paul McCobb 'Cache Desk Organiser' Wood and Steel by Karakter

By Paul McCobb

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Storage unit designed by Paul McCobb in 1952. The foundation of the Cache series, part of Paul McCobb’s extensive Planner series, is a beautifully simplistic and easy table with ...

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2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Harvey Probber Black Lacquer Mahogany Brass Hardware and Legs 4 Drawer Chest
Harvey Probber Black Lacquer Mahogany Brass Hardware and Legs 4 Drawer Chest

Harvey Probber Black Lacquer Mahogany Brass Hardware and Legs 4 Drawer Chest

$3,400

Harvey Probber Black Lacquer Mahogany Brass Hardware and Legs 4 Drawer Chest

By Harvey Probber, Paul McCobb

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mid-Century Modern black lacquer mahogany brass hardware bachelor chest compact dresser by Harvey Probber.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Dresser by Paul McCobb
Mid-Century Modern Dresser by Paul McCobb

Mid-Century Modern Dresser by Paul McCobb

$6,500

Mid-Century Modern Dresser by Paul McCobb

By Paul McCobb

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A beautiful vintage modern sideboard by Paul McCobb with a sleek marble top. This stunning case piece offers plenty of room for storage within its many drawers hidden by unique foldi...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Maple

Paul McCobb Petite Sideboard Cabinet Dark Walnut Brass Pulls
Paul McCobb Petite Sideboard Cabinet Dark Walnut Brass Pulls

Paul McCobb Petite Sideboard Cabinet Dark Walnut Brass Pulls

$8,900

Paul McCobb Petite Sideboard Cabinet Dark Walnut Brass Pulls

By Paul McCobb, Planner Group

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 Paul McCobb Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany, Walnut

Paul Mccobb case pieces and storage cabinets for sale on 1stDibs.

Paul McCobb case pieces and storage cabinets 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 case pieces and storage cabinets, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 310 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 3 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original case pieces and storage cabinets 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 case pieces and storage cabinets by George Nelson, Baker Furniture Company, and Drexel. Prices for Paul McCobb case pieces and storage cabinets can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $555 and can go as high as $24,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,500.

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Questions About Paul McCobb Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
  • How can I sell Paul McCobb furniture?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    You 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.
  • How do I refinish Paul McCobb furniture?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To 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.
  • How do I identify Paul McCobb furniture?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    The 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.
  • What type of wood finish did Paul McCobb use?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    In 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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