Calvin Dressers
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, Dresser, Mahogany, Brass, USA, 1960s
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and mahogany dresser designed by Paul McCobb and produced by Calvin Furniture, USA, c. 1960s.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Calvin Dressers
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Paul McCobb 4 Drawer Cabinet on Brass Base
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful Paul McCobb rare 4 drawer dresser Irwin Collection by Calvin- Irwin Collection. Walnut Chest on a brass base. In wonderful original condition showing nice grain patterns an...
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Brass
Paul McCobb for Calvin Highboy Dresser
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in Charleston, SC
1950s Paul McCobb for Calvin Mid-Century Modern Walnut Highboy Dresser, Newly Refinished
An exceptional mid-century modern six-drawer highboy dresser. Designed by Paul McCobb for C...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Calvin Dressers
Materials
Aluminum
Paul McCobb for Calvin "Linear Group" Long Dresser Credenza Cabinet 8-Drawer
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Made by Calvin Furniture, this piece was designed by American legend Paul McCobb. Out of the thousands of documented designs by McCobb, this line is, in our opinion, one of the best....
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Calvin Dressers
Materials
Aluminum
Six-Drawer Walnut Dresser by Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Dorchester, MA
Designed by Paul McCobb and manufactured by Calvin Furniture, this mid-century six-drawer dresser features aluminum accents and slender drawer pulls that emphasize its clean lines an...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Calvin Dressers
Materials
Aluminum
Paul McCobb Mid-Century Modern Tall Gentleman's Chest of Drawers - Calvin Group
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in St. Louis, MO
One of Paul McCobb's most desirable designs, rare model 1013 gentleman's chest of drawers or tall dresser in mahogany from the Calvin group. Elegant and stately, it is loaded with re...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Calvin Dressers
Materials
Brass
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 Dressers
Materials
Aluminum
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 Dressers
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Marble
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 Dressers
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Paul McCobb Black Lacquer and Brass Dresser or Credenza, Newly Refinished
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern eight-drawer long dresser or credenza
By Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture.
USA, 1950s
Black lacquered walnut, with brass finished trim and ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Calvin Dressers
Materials
Walnut, Lacquer
Paul McCobb Gentlemans High Chest Dresser Calvin Furniture Irwin Collection Mint
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Paul McCobb Gentlemans high chest dresser Calvin Furniture Irwin Collection MINT
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Calvin Dressers
Materials
Brass
Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture Eight Drawer Marble Top Dresser
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Early Paul McCobb designed "Irwin" Collection dresser made by Calvin Furniture of Grand Rapids, MI. Robust walnut construction conceals eight large pull-out drawers behind a pair of ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Calvin Dressers
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Stone, Marble, Brass
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Calvin Dressers
Materials
Walnut, Mirror
Pair of Paul McCobb for Calvin Four Drawer Dressers
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Paul McCobb for Calvin Four Drawer Dressers, Oiled walnut with vertical aluminum edge accents and beveled aluminum pulls.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Calvin Dressers
Materials
Aluminum
Paul McCobb for Calvin Mahogany and Travertine Dresser with Dual Tri-Fold Doors
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
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...
Category
1950s American Vintage Calvin Dressers
Materials
Travertine
Paul McCobb Dresser for Calvin Furniture
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
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 Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Paul McCobb for Calvin Linear MCM Walnut and Aluminum 4 Drawer Highboy Dresser
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb for Calvin Linear Mid Century Walnut and Aluminum Highboy Dresser
This highboy measures: 38 wide x 18 deep x 45 inches high
We take our photos in a controlled lighting ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Calvin Dressers
Materials
Aluminum
Light Walnut Bow Front Drawers Long Brass Pull Hardware Gentleman's Chest Mint
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Light walnut bow front drawers long brass pull hardware gentleman's chest dresser commode mint.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Calvin Dressers
Materials
Brass
Ebonized Mahogany Concealed Dresser By Paul McCobb, Irwin Collection, Calvin
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern, double-wide, credenza configuration, concealed mahogany dresser by Paul McCobb, Irwin Collection for Calvin Furniture features accordian fronts that open to revea...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Calvin Dressers
Materials
Brass
Paul McCobb for Calvin Linear MCM Walnut and Aluminum 4 Drawer Highboy Dresser
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb for Calvin Linear Mid Century Walnut and Aluminum Highboy Dresser
This highboy measures: 38 wide x 18 deep x 45 inches high
We take our photos in a controlled lighting ...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Calvin Dressers
Materials
Aluminum
Paul McCobb for Calvin Concealed Mahogany Dresser
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern, streamlined, mahogany dresser by Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture: The Irwin Collection features bi-fold doors that open to reveal four 5 inch height drawers that...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Calvin Dressers
Materials
Brass
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Calvin dressers for sale on 1stDibs.
Calvin dressers 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 dressers, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original dressers 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 dressers by Johnson Furniture Company, Glenn of California, and Founders Furniture Company. Prices for Calvin dressers can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $2,246 and can go as high as $8,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,625.
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