Paul McCobb Desk

Planner Group

Winchendon Furniture Co.

1950s

Iconic Desk 

Partially Ebonized Solid Maple Wood Construction

Single Column with Two Large, Deep Drawers  

 Solid Brass Cone Pulls

Beautiful Architectural Form to the Splayed Tapered Pencil Legs

 48" x 24.25" x 29" H 

In Overall Excellent Vintage Condition

SOLD


HISTORY:

Paul McCobb (June 5, 1917 – March 10, 1969) was a modern furniture and industrial designer. McCobb was born in Medford, Massachusetts. Knowing from a very early age that he wanted to be an artist, McCobb studied art, drawing and painting at the Vesper George School of Art in Boston. 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, along with other household items.

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.

Paul McCobb Credenza, Buffet or Bar with Removable Hutch or Bookcase

Planner Group

Winchendon Furniture Co.

1950s

Partially Ebonized Solid Maple Wood Construction  

Bottom Portion with Sliding Doors Covered in McCobb's Signature Grasscloth with Zinc Hardware

Interior fitted with a Single Adjustable Shelf whose Finish Matches the Removable Hutch or Bookcase

Can Be Used With or Without the Upper Portion that Could be Mounted on a Wall

Beautiful Architectural Form to the Splayed Danish Style Shortened Tapered Pencil Legs

Makes a Great Media Console or Bar

Lower Portion 36" x 18.25" x 29.5" H 

In Overall Excellent Vintage Condition

SOLD

HISTORY:

Paul McCobb (June 5, 1917 – March 10, 1969) was a modern furniture and industrial designer. McCobb was born in Medford, Massachusetts. Knowing from a very early age that he wanted to be an artist, McCobb studied art, drawing and painting at the Vesper George School of Art in Boston. 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, along with other household items.

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.

Russel Wright Desk

Conant Ball

1950s

Solid Prestigious Walnut Wood Desk  

Solid Beautifully Grained Walnut Wood Construction

Column at Left Features Three Drawers Including File Drawer with Removable Dividers at the Bottom

A Single Horizontal Drawer with Divided Sections Spans the "Keyhole" 

Four Drawers Total for Ample Storage Space

Beautifully Sculpted and Angled Solid Walnut Pulls

Long Tapered Pencil Legs 

Amazing Hues of Flowing, Rich Walnut Grains Throughout

Backside is Completely Finished Allowing the Piece to be Able to Float Anywhere in a Room

Ideal for Separating Spaces in all Types of Floor Plans

In Excellent Original Vintage Condition

48" x 25.5" x 29" H

SOLD

HISTORY:

The Conant Ball Furniture Company was founded in the late 1800s in Gardner, Massachusetts, and was well known for manufacturing wooden Colonial Revival furniture. Originally the company specialized in crafting Colonial furniture reproductions and cane seat chairs, however, as time went on the company manufactured bedroom and dining chairs as well. Many of the company's most popular furniture items were designed by Russel Wright, a famous American Industrial furniture designer. Authentic Conant Ball Furniture Company items which were designed by Wright typically feature the words "American Modern Built by Conant-Ball Co." or "Designed by Russel Wright." The Conant Ball Furniture Company closed in 1980.

Russel Wright Desk or Side Chair

Conant Ball

1950s

Solid Prestigious Walnut Wood Desk or Side Chair 

Solid Beautifully Grained Walnut Wood Construction

 All Original Coral Vinyl Upholstery on a Well Padded Seat

 Angled Front Legs and Curved Back Support Very Reminiscent of Designs by Hans Wegner

 The Marquis Shaped Backrest is Solid Walnut with a Gracious Flow and Offers Good Support

In Excellent Original Vintage Condition

18" x 29" H

Approx Seat Height: 17.25"

SOLD

HISTORY:

The Conant Ball Furniture Company was founded in the late 1800s in Gardner, Massachusetts, and was well known for manufacturing wooden Colonial Revival furniture. Originally the company specialized in crafting Colonial furniture reproductions and cane seat chairs, however, as time went on the company manufactured bedroom and dining chairs as well. Many of the company's most popular furniture items were designed by Russel Wright, a famous American Industrial furniture designer. Authentic Conant Ball Furniture Company items which were designed by Wright typically feature the words "American Modern Built by Conant-Ball Co." or "Designed by Russel Wright." The Conant Ball Furniture Company closed in 1980.

Danish Modern Teak Credenza, Bar, Sideboard or Buffet

Made in Denmark

1960s

Exceptional & Incredibly (7.5 feet!) Long Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Credenza / Buffet / Sideboard / Bar

Features Clean, Scandinavian Straight Lines with a Very Minimalistic Design

Superior Construction and Craftsmanship

Features Three Sliding Doors with Sculpted Solid Teak Handles

Ample Storage Space with "Triple Bay" Configuration

Doors are Easy Gliding Allowing Effortless Access to the Interior

Left and Middle Sections Feature Wide Open Cabinet Space, Each Containing a Single Adjustable Teak Shelf

Right Side Contains Single Felt Lined Sleek Drawer with Dividers at the Top and Storage Space Below

Solid Teak Wood Banding Quarter-Rounds the Perimeter of the Unit

Splayed Danish Modern Tapered Legs Give Off an Airy Feel

Very Reminiscent of Designs by Ib Kofod Larsen, Poul Hundevad, Gunni Oman or Hans Wegner

A Prime Example of Scandinavian Modern, Minimalist, Smart Design

In Overall Good Original Vintage Condition.

91.25" x 18.5" x 31"

SOLD