Paul McCobb Stools
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 Set of Two Mid-Century Iron Stools with New Leather Upholstery
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in La Teste De Buch, FR
Set of 2 Mid-Century Modern iron stools by Paul McCobb.
Newly reupholstered as they originally were, with no-sag springs, foam and a thick vintage ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Stools
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Iron
Set of Three Paul McCobb Wrought Iron Stools for Planner Group Circa 1950s
By Winchendon, Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Peabody, MA
A set of three wrought iron stools (or ottomans) by Paul McCobb for Winchendon's Planner Group, circa 1950s.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Stools
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Wrought Iron
Paul McCobb for Directional X-Base Brass and Upholstered Stools or Ottomans
By Directional, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish pair of Mid-Century Modern stools, benches, or ottomans
By Paul McCobb for Directional
USA, 1950s
Brass legs and stretchers, with upholstered seat.
Each measu...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Stools
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Brass
Paul McCobb for Calvin Mid Century Brass X Base Stool Ottoman
By Paul McCobb
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Paul McCobb for Calvin mid century brass x base stool ottoman
Ottoman measures: 20 wide x 20 deep x 15.5 inches high.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Stools
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Brass
Paul McCobb for Calvin X Base Foot Stool in Channeled Brass Circa 1960s
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Peabody, MA
A channeled brass foot stool with X form base, desgined by Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture, circa 1960s.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Stools
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Brass
Set of Three Paul McCobb Wrought Iron Stools
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Berlin, DE
Paul McCobb Iron stools with new light leather upholstery.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Stools
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Iron
Paul McCobb for Directional X-Base Brass and Upholstered Stool or Ottoman, 1950s
By Paul McCobb, Directional
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish Mid-Century Modern stool, bench, or ottoman
By Paul McCobb for Directional
USA, 1950s
Brass legs and stretchers, with original turquoise vinyl upholstery...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Stools
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Brass
Paul McCobb Planner Group Iron Base Stool or Side Table
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in South Bend, IN
A newly refinished planner group iron base stool or side table
By Paul McCobb
USA, 1970s
Maple and iron
Measures: 20" W x 20" D x 13.75" H...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Stools
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Iron
Paul McCobb X-Base Stool by Calvin
By Paul McCobb
Located in Highland, IN
A Paul McCobb Classic, his X-base stool, is a timeless design: elegant without being fussy, refined without feeling precious, and like so much of McCobb's work, perfectly proportione...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Stools
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Brass
Paul McCobb Midcentury Iron Stool
By Paul McCobb
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb midcentury iron stool
This stool measures: 20 wide x 20 deep x 16.75 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Stools
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Iron
Paul McCobb Mid Century Iron Stool
By Paul McCobb
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb mid century iron stool.
This stool measures: 21 wide x 21 deep x 18 inches high.
All pieces of furniture can be had in w...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Stools
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Iron
Three Mid Century Wrought Iron Stools Paul McCobb Circa 1950's
By Paul McCobb
Located in Toledo, OH
Three Mid-Century Modern wrought iron stools by Paul McCobb circa 1950's. Black leg cap is missing. Very good condition. Dimensions: 20.5" x 20.5" x 16". Seat height 16".
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Mid-20th Century North American Modern Paul McCobb Stools
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Iron
Vintage Mid-Century American Modern Wrought Iron Stool/Ottoman by Paul McCobb
By Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Wrought iron and white naugahyde "All Round Square" stool/ottoman Model #1305 designed by Paul McCobb (ca. 1960s, USA).
Original condition with wear to the naugahyde from age/use (ti...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Stools
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Iron
(1) Midcentury Tan leather Paul McCobb Calvin Brass X Base stool
By Paul McCobb
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Original Mid Century tan leather Paul McCobb brass X base stool. Only (1) available has newer tan leather upholstery with brass X base with all...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Stools
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Brass
Paul McCobb X-Base Brass and Upholstered Stools or Ottomans, Newly Restored
By Directional, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish pair of Mid-Century Modern stools, benches, or ottomans
By Paul McCobb for Directional
USA, 1950s
Brass legs and stretchers, freshly reupholstered with Herman ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Stools
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Brass
Paul McCobb Brass X Base Stool
By Paul McCobb
Located in Highland, IN
A Paul McCobb classic, his X-base stool, is a timeless design: elegant without being fussy, refined without feeling precious, and like so much of McCobb's work, perfectly proportione...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Stools
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Brass
Paul McCobb for Directional X-Base Brass and Upholstered Stool or Ottoman, 1950s
By Directional, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish Mid-Century Modern stool, bench, or ottoman
By Paul McCobb for Directional
USA, 1950s
Brass legs and stretchers, with original turquoise vinyl upholstery...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Stools
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Brass
Brass X-Form Bench Pal McCobb Style
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in Hanover, MA
Solid brass square bar x-form bench seat in the style of Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture with black leatherette upholstered seat with raised sides and inset brass trimmed handles. ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Stools
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Brass
Paul McCobb for Calvin Mid-Century Brass X Base Stool Ottoman
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb for Calvin mid century brass x base stool ottoman.
Stool measures: 20 wide x 20 deep x 15.5 inches high.
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Stools
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Brass
Pair of Paul McCobb Brass Stools Silver Shagreen Leather
By Paul McCobb
Located in Westport, CT
Pair of Paul McCobb brass stools, shagreen silver leather, with brass criss-cross bases, adjustable feet.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Stools
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Brass
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Planner for Group Dining Chairs
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Charleston, SC
A set of four dining chairs Designed by Paul McCobb's iconic for Winchendon Furniture Planner Group series, manufactured from 1950-1964. These chairs have been professionally resto...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Stools
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Maple
Mid-Century Modern Planner Group Dining Chairs Paul McCobb for Winchendon Set 5
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous set of five Mid-Century Modern Planner Group style #1534 dining chairs by Paul McCobb for Winchendon. Comprised of a dark walnut finished maple. They have been newly upholstered at some point in their recent past in a brown background fabric with chenille squiggly undulating lines in gold and turquoise or teal. Beautiful condition with age-appropriate wear as you would expect with vintage pieces. Two of the chair backs do have small nicks. One has been repaired. All chairs have been re-glued. We have used restore-a-finish on the original finish to bring back its original shine. Please see photos. Circa 1949-1964.
Simply Amazing!! What a fabulous set of five Mid-Century Modern dining chairs! They are part of the Planner Group for Winchendon designed by internationally known and revered designer Paul McCobb. They are style number 1534, and they are comprised of a beautiful maple frame with a dark walnut finish. The foam seats are covered in a brown chenille fabric with raised fiber squiggly undulating lines in colors of gold and turquoise or maybe its teal. The fabric is so awesome it reminds us of a comfy chenille bedspread...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Stools
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Fabric, Maple
H 35.25 in W 21 in D 19.5 in
Pair of Paul McCobb Brass Stools Silver Shagreen Leather
By Paul McCobb
Located in Westport, CT
Pair of Paul McCobb brass stools, shagreen silver leather, with brass criss-cross bases, adjustable feet.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Stools
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Brass
Paul McCobb Planner Group Tobacco Finish Birch & Iron Coffee Table, Bench
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Early Paul McCobb Winchendon Planner Group high Coffee Table, Bench. Bed End Bench. Nightstand, 1950s. Featuring an open sturdy rectangular, braced thre...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Stools
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Iron
Paul McCobb Planner Group Iron and Maple Coffee Table, Newly Refinished
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern coffee table or bench
By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture "Planner Group"
USA, 1950s
Iron frame and solid maple top, with black lacquered drawers...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Stools
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Iron
Vintage french wrought iron bar stools, 1960s - set of 4
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage bar stools made from a round oak seat and a beautiful wrought iron twisted base with elegant feet.
1960s - France
Very good, sturdy condition
Dimensions:
Height: 79cm
Dia...
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1960s French Rustic Vintage Paul McCobb Stools
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Wrought Iron
Paul McCobb Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Sofa, 1950s
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern sofa
By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Planner Group"
USA, 1950s
Cream Mohair velvet upholstery, with tapered solid walnut legs.
Measures: 7...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Stools
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Mohair, Walnut
Paul McCobb Planner Group Black Lacquered T-Back Dining Chair
By Winchendon, Paul McCobb
Located in Denton, TX
Very sturdy with worn black lacquer makes this chair a great companion for a desk or in a corner of a room, Original finish.
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Stools
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Maple, Lacquer
Paul McCobb Planner Group Pair Dining Chairs
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Fraser, MI
Please message us for a cost effective shipping quote to your location.
Pair Paul McCobb dining chairs.
Both chairs have full labels.
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1960s Vintage Paul McCobb Stools
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Birch
Set of Three Wrought Iron Bar Stools After Frederick Weinberg
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Chicago, IL
ONLY THREE STOOLS LEFT.
Very much like the "hair pin" stools by Frederick Weinberg Inc, with the square raised foot rest and black lacquered wrought iron bent rod bases. Heathered co...
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1950s American Vintage Paul McCobb Stools
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Wrought Iron
1950s Paul McCobb Planner Group Sofa
By Paul McCobb
Located in Dallas, TX
Early Planner Group sofa designed by Paul McCobb. This design is not common and seldom found. Original upholstery and finish intact.
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1950s American Vintage Paul McCobb Stools
Mid Century Mustard Yellow Velvet Foot Stool, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stool from the turn of the 1960s and 1970s. Beautiful mustard velor upholstery. The stool consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, characteristic ...
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Stools
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Velvet, Wood
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Paul McCobb Mid-Century Iron Stool with New Leather Upholstery
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in La Teste De Buch, FR
Mid-Century Modern iron stool by Paul McCobb.
Newly reupholstered as they originally were, with no-sag springs, foam and a thick brown leather.
...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Stools
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Iron
Paul McCobb Brass Ottomans, a Pair
By Paul McCobb
Located in Raleigh, NC
Restored pair of Paul McCobb stools by Calvin Furniture. Brass X-frame bases with new velvet upholstery.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Stools
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Brass
Pair of Wrought Iron Paul McCobb Stools/Ottomans
By Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of wrought iron and blue naugahyde "All Round Square" stools/ottomans Model #1305 designed by Paul McCobb (ca. 1960s, USA).
Original condition with wear to the naugahyde from ag...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Stools
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Wrought Iron
Paul McCobb X Base Brass Stools, Pair
By Paul McCobb
Located in North Miami, FL
These X-base design brass stools by Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture are truly classic and perfect for any space.
Newly upholstered seats by Gustavo Olivieri Antiques, original pati...
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1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Stools
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Brass
Pair of Wrought Iron Stools by Paul McCobb, US, 1950s
By Paul McCobb
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of wrought iron stools, designed in the 1950s by Paul McCobb and manufactured by Winchendon Furniture (Planner Group), great fabric Mi...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Stools
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Iron
Brass X-Base Stools by Paul McCobb
By Paul McCobb
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of brass X-base stools by Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture. New cushions covered in new velvet, over polished brass bases.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Stools
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Brass
Pair of Wrought Iron Stools by Paul McCobb, US, 1950s
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of wrought iron stools, designed in 1950s by Paul McCobb and manufactured by Winchendon Furniture (Planner Group) in US.
Newly uphols...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Stools
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Wrought Iron
Pair of Paul McCobb Brass X-Base Stools
By Paul McCobb
Located in Highland, IN
A Paul McCobb Classic, his X-base stool, is a timeless design: elegant without being fussy, refined without feeling precious, and like so much of McCobb's work, perfectly proportione...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Stools
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Brass
Paul McCobb Leather and Iron Stool for Custom Craft Inc.
By Paul McCobb, Custom Craft Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful modern stool designed by Paul McCobb for Custom craft, Inc. in the United States, circa 1950s. The iconic model no. 1305 stool is well known for...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Stools
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Iron
Paul McCobb Black Iron Occasional Stool, 1950s
By Paul McCobb
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Classic American Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb red upholstered wrought iron ottoman. Featuring an open black iron framework in original condition with original Red vinyl upholstery ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Stools
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Wrought Iron
Paul McCobb Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Iron Stool or Ottoman, Newly Restored
By Paul McCobb, Winchendon Furniture (Planner Group), Planner Group
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern stool or ottoman designed by Paul McCobb. The stool has been newly reupholstered with cream Knoll fabric and has new feet tips. A fine example of Mc...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Stools
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Iron
H 16 in W 20.75 in D 20.75 in
Brass X-Base Stool by Paul McCobb
By Paul McCobb
Located in Chicago, IL
Brass X-base stool by Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture. New cushions covered in new velvet, over polished brass base.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Stools
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Brass
Paul Mccobb stools for sale on 1stDibs.
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- 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, 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, 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, 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.