Next On Deck: Paul McCobb Modular Credenza

Waiting in the wings for a fresh look by Blue Lamb is this solid maple modular credenza designed by the Massachusetts born, legendary modern furniture designer Paul McCobb.   We adore McCobb's work, and we are excited to give this one some love.  As with a number of our finds, this one is certainly valuable in its original condition, and it would appeal to collectors, but we can't help but drool over the possibilities for redesign.

We have ideas brewing, but wanted to post this piece in the case that there is a buyer out there who would like it to be customized to suit their interior space. This credenza can be broken into three parts. It consists of a chest of drawers with metal ring pulls and a storage cabinet with grass cloth sliding doors which sit atop a bench with tapered legs. The original finish is well worn, but not damaged.  Please contact Phil if you are interested in discussing design customization, restoration, or if you wish to purchase the piece as is, untouched.

After doing some research, we learned that McCobb designed these modular pieces for the Planner Group collection, a collection manufactured by the Winchendon Furniture Company that was among the best selling contemporary furniture lines of the 1950s. It was in continuous production from 1949 until 1964. McCobb's work is now being showcased at the Museum of Modern Art in NYC, and around the world at public institutions and in private collections.

Yellow MCM Dixie Highboy Dresser - SOLD

Yellow mid-century modern highboy dresser.  Simple, classic, clean lines. Beautiful architectural details. Solid build.  Manufactured in North Carolina by the Dixie Furniture Co. circa 1960.  Refinished with two hand-painted coats of Benjamin Moore Advance (a premium semi-gloss paint) over two coats of BIN primer.  The drawers are constructed with dovetail joints. All five slide well.  This dresser measures: 38"W x 19"D x 45 1/2"H.

Yellow MCM Dixie Full-Size Bed Frame - SOLD

Yellow mid-century modern full-size bed frame.  Simple, classic, clean lines. Beautiful architectural details. Solid build.  Manufactured in North Carolina by the Dixie Furniture Co. circa 1960.  Refinished with two hand-painted coats of Benjamin Moore Advance (a premium semi-gloss paint) over two coats of BIN primer.  The bed frame includes a headboard, a foot board, and two side rails. Fully assembled, it measures: 79 1/2 L" x 57"W x 39.5"H.

Navy + Wood MCM Nightstand - SOLD

One-of-a kind, redesigned, mid-century modern nightstand.  Simple, classic, clean lines. Beautiful architectural details. Very solid build.  Refinished with two hand-painted coats of Benjamin Moore Advance (a premium semi-gloss paint) over two coats of BIN primer.  The wooden base with tapered legs has also been refinished.  The drawer is constructed with dovetail joints.  This is a very versatile, statement worthy piece of furniture.  It measures: 22"W x 16"D x 25 1/2"H.  It is part of a bedroom set that includes another nightstand, a lowboy, and a highboy.  We plan to refinish the remaining three pieces to coordinate with this one.  Pieces from this set can be purchased together, or separately.  Please inquire if you would like to see before photos of the rest of the set.

Children's MCM School Desk + Chair Set - SOLD

Darling mid-century modern school desk + chair set.  We freshened up the desk's writing surface by refinishing it, but preserved the beautiful natural patina in the desk's painted metal body.  Our painting technique for the writing surface involved hand-painting two coats of Benjamin Moore Advance (a highly durable, washable, premium semi-gloss paint) over two coats of BIN primer.  The chair is completely original. It has a nice blonde laminate over wood surface with gray painted metal legs, again with a beautiful natural patina.  The desk can be purchased individually for $150, or paired with the vintage chair for $175.  Both pieces were used by the students at the Francis T. Bresnahan School in Newburyport, and were rescued just prior to the building's demolition.  These pieces are great for use in the home, or the classroom. They are strong, sturdy, and fairly heavy.  We have various sizes + styles to suit children in grades 1-3.  This desk measures: 24 1/2"W x 18 1/2"D x 23 1/2"H.  This chair measures: 14"W x 16"D x 23"H.

 

 

White, Charcoal + Wood MCM Lowboy - SOLD

One-of-a kind, redesigned, vintage lowboy dresser/credenza.  Classic clean lines. Beautiful architectural details. Solid build.  Manufactured mid-century, circa 1964.  We selectively refinished parts of the dresser's body.  The stained drawer fronts and tapered legs are their original finish.  Our painting technique involves hand-painting two coats of Benjamin Moore Advance (a highly durable, washable, premium semi-gloss paint) over two coats of BIN primer.  The six drawers on this piece are constructed with dovetail joints. They all slide well.  For a little extra spice, we lined the drawers with a charcoal gray + white, high-end wall covering featuring monkeys swinging on vines.  This is a very versatile, statement worthy piece of furniture. Excellent for storage in any room.  Modestly sized, it measures: 54"W x 18"D x 31 1/2"H.  It is part of a set of two dressers that can be purchased together, or separately.  Here is a link to our listing for the coordinating highboy dresser: http://www.bostonmodernvintagefurniture.com/2014/06/white-charcoal-wood-mcm-highboy-975_26.html.

 

Yellow MCM Dixie Dresser/Credenza - SOLD

Gorgeous yellow mid-century modern dresser/credenza.  Simple, classic, clean lines. Solid build. Manufactured by Dixie circa 1960.  Refinished with two hand-painted coats of Benjamin Moore Advance (a highly durable, washable, premium semi-gloss paint) over two coats of BIN primer.  The drawers are constructed with dovetail joints. All nine slide well.  This dresser/credenza measures: 63 1/2"W x 19"D x 32"H.  It is part of a bedroom set that includes a highboy dresser, and a bed frame, both of which can be purchased separately.