Paul McCobb

The No-Nonsense Mid-Century Designer

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Paul McCobb (June 5, 1917 – March 10, 1969) was a modern furniture and industrial designer.

McCobb first came to prominence in 1948 as a design and decorating consultant for Martin Feinman’s Modernage Furniture in New York City. While employed at Modernage, McCobb met B. G. Mesberg, his later business partner in the Planner and Directional furniture lines.

Best known for his furniture designs, he also designed radios and televisions for CBS-Columbia, Hi-Fi Consoles for Bell & Howell, and other household items.

Paul Mccobb for Planner Group Mid Century Maple and Wrought Iron Side Table

Paul McCobb for Planner Group Mid Century Maple and Wrought Iron Side Table

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Paul Mccobb for Planner Group Mid Century 8 Drawer Lowboy Dresser

Paul McCobb for Planner Group Mid Century 8 Drawer Lowboy Dresser

$3,495

Paul Mccobb for Planner Group Mid Century Maple and Iron Shovel Dining Chairs - Set of 6

Paul McCobb for Planner Group Mid Century Maple and Iron Shovel Dining Chairs – Set of 6

$5,995

Paul Mccobb Mid Century Iron Base Credenza with Hutch

Paul McCobb Mid Century Iron Base Credenza with Hutch

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His Planner Group, manufactured by Winchendon Furniture Company, was among the best-selling contemporary furniture lines of the 1950s and was in continuous production from 1949 until 1964.

Other well-known furniture lines designed by McCobb include Predictor by O’Hearn Furniture, The Irwin Group by Calvin Furniture, The Connoisseur Collection by H. Sacks and Sons, The Calvin Group by Calvin Furniture, and Directional by Calvin Furniture.

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Paul Mccobb for Calvin mid Century Walnut and Brass Dining Table with 6 Leaves

Paul McCobb for Calvin Mid Century Walnut and Brass Dining Table with 6 Leaves

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Paul Mccobb Connoisseur Collection Mid Century Mahogany and Cane Secretary Bar Cabinet

Paul McCobb Connoisseur Collection Mid Century Mahogany and Cane Secretary Bar Cabinet

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Paul Mccobb for Directional Model 302 Mid Century Walnut Lounge Chairs - Pair

Paul McCobb for Directional Model 302 Mid Century Walnut Lounge Chairs - Pair

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Paul Mccobb for Widdicomb Mid Century Walnut Lounge Chairs - Pair

Paul McCobb for Widdicomb Mid Century Walnut Lounge Chairs - Pair

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Paul Mccobb for Widdicomb Symmetric Group Mid Century Lounge Chairs

Paul McCobb for Widdicomb Symmetric Group Mid Century Lounge Chairs

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Paul Mccobb for Widdicomb Symmetric Group Mid Century Channel Back Sofa

Paul McCobb for Widdicomb Symmetric Group Mid Century Channel Back Sofa

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Paul Mccobb for Calvin Irwin Collection Mid Century Walnut and Brass Dining Chairs - Set of 8

Paul McCobb for Calvin Irwin Collection Mid Century Walnut and Brass Dining Chairs - Set of 8

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Paul Mccobb for Planner Group Mid Century Maple and Wrought Iron Side Table

Paul McCobb for Planner Group Mid Century Maple and Wrought Iron Side Table

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Paul Mccobb for Calvin Linear Mid Century Walnut and Aluminum Nightstand

Paul McCobb for Calvin Linear Mid Century Walnut and Aluminum Nightstand

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Paul Mccobb for Calvin Linear Mid Century Walnut and Aluminum 4 Drawer Highboy Dresser

Paul McCobb for Calvin Linear Mid Century Walnut and Aluminum 4 Drawer Highboy Dresser

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Paul Mccobb for Planner Group Mid Century 8 Drawer Lowboy Dresser

Paul McCobb for Planner Group Mid Century 8 Drawer Lowboy Dresser

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Paul Mccobb for Planner Group Mid Century Maple and Iron Shovel Dining Chairs - Set of 6

Paul McCobb for Planner Group Mid Century Maple and Iron Shovel Dining Chairs - Set of 6

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Paul Mccobb for Calvin Linear Mid Century Walnut Credenza

Paul McCobb for Calvin Linear Mid Century Walnut Credenza

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Paul Mccobb for Calvin Linear Mid Century Walnut Credenza

Paul McCobb for Calvin Linear Mid Century Walnut Credenza

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Paul Mccobb for Calvin Irwin Collection Mid Century Walnut Gentleman's Chest Dresser

Paul McCobb for Calvin Irwin Collection Mid Century Walnut Gentleman's Chest Dresser

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Paul Mccobb for Calvin's Irwin Collection Mid Century Leather Dining Chairs - Set of 8

Paul McCobb for Calvin's Irwin Collection Mid Century Leather Dining Chairs - Set of 8

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Paul Mccobb for Directional Mid Century Walnut and Cane Lounge Chair

Paul McCobb for Directional Mid Century Walnut and Cane Lounge Chair

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Paul Mccobb for Planner Group Mid Century 6 Drawer Dresser

Paul McCobb for Planner Group Mid Century 6 Drawer Dresser

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