Planner Group Commodes and Chests of Drawers
American
Brilliant self-trained American designer Paul McCobb collaborated with New York salesman B.G. Mesberg to create what is now a widely revered collection of mid-century modern furniture called the Planner Group. Produced by renowned manufacturer Winchendon Furniture Company, vintage Planner Group dressers, credenzas, chairs and other pieces bring honesty and heritage into any interior.
More than any other designer beside Russel Wright, the Massachusetts-born 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.
Of McCobb’s cohesive lines of furnishings, his best-known Planner Group gave homes an instant “look.” McCobb designed for several companies, most notably Directional, the New York firm he cofounded with Mesberg that also produced designs by other legends such as Paul Evans and Vladimir Kagan.
Known for their superior quality and affordable prices aimed at new homeowners, vintage Winchendon case furniture, side tables and desks were must-have staples for middle-class Americans in the postwar years. McCobb and Mesberg’s Planner Group for the manufacturer boasts a wide range of furnishings created in woods such as walnut and maple.
McCobb drew on the simplicity of Shaker furniture and Windsor chairs and was an advocate for modular furniture. A new homeowner could plan for properly furnishing each room with the Planner collection — a brochure touted its versatility — beginning with a couple of pieces from the series and gradually introducing more seating, cabinets and tables, stacking and combining as needed.
McCobb shared the limelight with the likes of celebrated American designers Charles and Ray Eames and was supposed to appear in a 1961 issue of Playboy magazine — a mid-century tastemaker of sorts — alongside other designers such as Eero Saarinen, Harry Bertoia, Jens Risom and Edward Wormley. A social and charismatic figure, McCobb can be found in photos from a party that took place the night before, but he was too hungover the next day to join the photo shoot.
For more than a decade beginning in 1950, the Planner designs comprised the best-selling furniture suite in the United States.
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Creator: Planner Group
Pair of Paul McCobb Planner Group Maple Six Drawer Double Dressers
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Pair of Paul McCobb planner group maple & black six drawer dressers, 1950's. Featuring classic Paul McCobb modular design including four rectangula...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Paul McCobb Planner Group Sliding Door Credenza with Early Branded Signature
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Ferndale, MI
From the Paul McCobb Modular Planner Group line of Winchendon Furniture. Solid maple cabinet holds three drawers on one side single drawer with adj...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planner Group Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Maple
Paul McCobb for Planner Group MCM Blond or Ebony Maple Three-Drawer Chest
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb, Winchendon
Located in St. Louis, MO
Single Paul McCobb Planner Group chest / dressers for Winchendon. Three drawers with solid brass cone pulls on angled tapered legs. The chest is shown sold, but have another in a mor...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Maple
Nicely Refinished Paul McCobb for Winchedon Planner Group Blond Chest of Drawers
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Ferndale, MI
Nicely refinished McCobb for Winchendon blonde maple chest of drawers with aluminum ring pulls . Early branded mark inside drawer.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planner Group Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Aluminum
Planner Group Three-Drawer Chest on Low Table by Paul McCobb for Winchendon
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Dorchester, MA
Designed by Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture's Planner Group line, this chest comprises a three-drawer maple case piece that sits atop a low detached maple table that could also ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Aluminum
Paul McCobb Planner Group Solid Birch Dresser or Chest of Drawers, 1950s
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish Mid-Century Modern three-drawer dresser or chest of drawers
By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Planner Group"
USA, 1950s
Solid birch, with original bras...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Brass
Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb 3-Drawer Dresser #1508 Blonde Finish Brass Pulls
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Vintage midcentury Paul McCobb 3-drawer dresser Planner Group #1508. Beautiful dresser by Paul McCobb circa 1950s Planner Group, 3 drawer, solid maple, blonde finish, brass pulls, Wood tapered legs...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planner Group Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Maple
Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb 3-Drawer Dresser #1508 Blonde Finish Brass Pulls
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Vintage mid-century Paul McCobb 3-drawer dresser Planner Group #1508. Beautiful dresser by Paul McCobb circa 1950s Planner Group, 3 drawer, solid maple, blonde finish, brass pulls, W...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planner Group Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Maple
Paul McCobb for Planner Group Mid Century 3 Drawer Chest Dresser
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb for Planner Group Mid Century 3 Drawer Chest Dresser
This chest measures: 36 wide x 18.25 deep x 33.5 high
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood
Paul McCobb Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Bachelor Chests, Newly Refinished
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in South Bend, IN
An iconic pair of Mid-Century Modern bachelor chests or large beside chests
By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Planner Group"
USA,...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Brass
1950s Paul McCobb 4-Drawer Correspondence Letter Chest Jewelry Box Dresser
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Hyattsville, MD
A wonderful tabletop letter cabinet for desktop or atop a dresser. It is in original unrestored condition and finish. Some wear to top surface and nor...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Steel
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 Planner Group Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Mahogany, Walnut
Pair of Modern Chests by Paul McCobb for Planner Group, USA, Circa 1950s
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Norwalk, CT
An iconic pair of McCobb chests, manufacturers by Planner Group circa 1950s. Distinctive modern legs. Original solid brass custom pulls. This pair has b...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Maple
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Planner Group commodes and chests of drawers for sale on 1stDibs.
Planner Group commodes and chests of drawers 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 Planner Group commodes and chests of drawers, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original commodes and chests of drawers by Planner Group were created in the mid-century modern style in united states during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider commodes and chests of drawers by Harvey Probber, Lane Furniture, and Conant Ball. Prices for Planner Group commodes and chests of drawers can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,950 and can go as high as $8,900, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,950.