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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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Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Credenza/Media Console
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Credenza/Media Console Offered is a vintage credenza designed by Paul McCobb for Planner Group. Features sliding doors and adjustable shelving inside....
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Credenzas

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Maple

Paul McCobb for Planner Group Mid Century Sliding Door Credenza
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb for Planner Group Mid Century Sliding Door Credenza This credenza measures: 60 wide x 18.25 deep x 25.5 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call r...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Credenzas

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Wood

Mid century Paul McCobb 8 Drawer Dresser Credenza #1507 Blonde Maple T Pulls
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Vintage Mid century Paul McCobb 8 drawer dresser credenza Planner Group #1507. Beautiful dresser by Paul McCobb circa 1950s Planner Group, 8 drawer dresser solid maple with black Ste...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planner Group Credenzas

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Steel, Iron

Paul McCobb Planner Group Birch Sliding Door Sideboard Credenza, 1950s
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Planner Group" USA, 1950s Solid birch, with sliding grass cloth doors. ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Credenzas

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Birch, Grasscloth

Midcentury Paul McCobb 6 Drawer Dresser Credenza #1509 Blonde Maple T Pulls
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Vintage midcentury Paul McCobb six-drawer dresser credenza Planner Group #1509. Beautiful dresser by Paul McCobb circa 1950s Planner Group, 6 drawer, solid maple, black T pulls and black iron base. Original vintage condition. Paul McCobb Planner Group dresser. Good vintage condition - Raw blonde maple finish. Labeled. Located in Brooklyn NYC. Measures 48” x 18...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planner Group Credenzas

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Steel, Iron

Midcentury Small Maple Cabinet by Paul McCobb Planner Group #1512 B&W Doors
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful midcentury small cabinet by Paul McCobb circa 1950 Planner Group #1512 has 1 fixed shelf - solid maple construction has a blonde la...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planner Group Credenzas

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Iron

Midcentury 4 Drawer Low Dresser Paul McCobb Planner Group #1504 Rare Iron Base
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Rare midcentury low dresser credenza by Paul McCobb circa 1950 Planner Group #1504 with 4 low drawers - Solid maple construction has a raw blonde maple lacquered finish. All original Black Steel T Pulls. Sits on a 60" x 18" matching maple platform bench table with rare original early 1950s iron Base. Good vintage Condition inside and out. Labeled burn mark in drawer. Labeled and Documented. Very rare original Paul McCobb unit...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planner Group Credenzas

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Iron

Midcentury 4 Drawer Black Low Dresser Paul McCobb Planner Group #1504 Rare Base
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Rare midcentury low dresser credenza by Paul McCobb circa 1950 Planner Group #1504 with 4 low drawers - Solid maple construction has an Original Black lacquered finish. All original Black Steel T Pulls. Sits on a 60" x 18" matching Blonde maple platform bench table with rare original early 1950s iron Base. Good vintage Condition inside and out. Labeled burn mark in drawer. Labeled and Documented. Very rare original Paul McCobb unit...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planner Group Credenzas

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Iron

Mid-Century Credenza by Paul McCobb Planner Group #1513 Blonde Doors Maple
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful mid-century low credenza cabinet with blonde maple sliding doors by Paul McCobb circa 1950 planner group #1513 has 2 adjustable shelves with pins - solid maple construction...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planner Group Credenzas

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Brass

Paul McCobb Planner Group Sliding Door Credenza with Drawers, Classic Modernist
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Buffalo, NY
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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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Credenzas

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Grasscloth, Maple

Paul McCobb Planner Group Sliding Door Credenza with Early Branded Signature
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
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 Credenzas

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Maple

Midcentury Paul McCobb 3 Drawer Cabinet Dresser Credenza Tobacco Maple Brass
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Vintage midcentury Paul McCobb three-drawer dresser credenza with (2) cabinets on each end that has (1) adjustable shelf in each side. Beautiful Credenza...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planner Group Credenzas

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Brass

Paul McCobb Planner Group Black and White Lacquered Credenza or Record Cabinet
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern credenza, bar cabinet, or record cabinet By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Planner Group" USA, 1950s Black lacquered solid birch, w...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Credenzas

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Brass

Midcentury Low 4 Drawer Dresser by Paul McCobb Planner Group #1504 All Black
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful mid century low dresser credenza by Paul McCobb circa 1950 Planner Group #1504 with 4 drawers - solid maple construction has a ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planner Group Credenzas

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Aluminum

Mid-Century Tall Credenza by Paul McCobb circa 1950 Planner Group #1514 Walnut
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful mid-century tall credenza by Paul McCobb circa 1950 Planner Group #1514 has 1 adjustable shelves w/pins with 1 drawer on the left side and 3 drawers on the right side. Soli...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planner Group Credenzas

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Maple

Mid-Century Modern Credenza by Paul McCobb for Planner Group #1513
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Boynton Beach, FL
Time capsule condition low credenza/hutch by Paul McCobb for The Planner Group. Model #1513. Mostly solid wood construction with some veneer on the trim. A nice rich walnut finish. T...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planner Group Credenzas

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Glass, Wood

Paul McCobb Planner Group Black Lacquered Sideboard Credenza, Newly Refinished
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Minimalist Mid-Century Modern sliding door sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture "Planner Group" USA, 1950s Black lacque...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Credenzas

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Maple, Lacquer

Midcentury Credenza Paul McCobb Planner Group #1514 Blonde Maple
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful midcentury tall credenza by Paul McCobb circa 1950 Planner Group #1514 has 1 adjustable shelves with pins with 1 drawer on the left side and 3 drawers on the right side. Solid maple construction with a Original Blonde Maple...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planner Group Credenzas

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Brass

Midcentury White Door Credenza Paul McCobb Planner Group #1514 Black Lacquer
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful mid century tall credenza by Paul McCobb circa 1950 Planner Group #1514 has 1 adjustable shelves with pins with 1 drawer on the left side and 3 drawers on the right side. Solid maple construction with an original black lacquer finish. All original rare white cloth sliding front doors with brass...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planner Group Credenzas

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Brass

Paul McCobb Planner Group 20-Drawer Dresser or Credenza, Newly Restored
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional Mid-Century Modern 20-drawer long dresser or credenza designed by Paul McCobb for his Planner Group line for Winchendon Furniture. The credenza features solid ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Credenzas

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Brass

Rare Midcentury Paul McCobb #1562 Drop Lid Desk on Low Credenza Maple White
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful Paul McCobb planner group #1562 drop lid desk and sliding white doors 2 adjustable shelves blonde maple finish solid maple. This desk is refini...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planner Group Credenzas

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Steel

Solid Birch Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Credenza Long Dresser Paul McCobb
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Nice wooden handles three compartments three drawers Paul McCobb credenza. Nice TV base cabinet. Excellent original vintage condition with beautiful wood grain.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planner Group Credenzas

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Birch

Paul McCobb Credenza by Winchendon Perimeter Group
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This vintage Paul McCobb Perimeter Group credenza features double-sided cabinets, drawers for storage, and unique ebonized finish. Classic McCobb drawe...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Credenzas

Mid-Century Paul McCobb 8-Drawer Dresser Credenza #1507 Blonde Maple Brass Pulls
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Vintage Mid-century Paul McCobb 8-drawer dresser credenza Planner Group #1507. Beautiful dresser by Paul McCobb circa 1950s Planner Group 8-drawer Blonde Maple finish over solid mapl...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planner Group Credenzas

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Brass

Midcentury All Black Credenza Paul McCobb Planner Group #1514 Black Lacquer
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful midcentury tall credenza by Paul McCobb circa 1950 Planner Group #1514 has 1 adjustable shelves with pins with 1 drawer on the left...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planner Group Credenzas

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Aluminum

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Paul McCobb Planner Group Model 1507-S Dresser and Mirror for Winchendon
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Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Style Cane / Wicker Front Credenza
By Paul McCobb
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Mid-Century Modern Walnut, Brass and Glass Credenza Console Cabinet
Located in Miami, FL
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Mid-Century Credenza by Paul McCobb Planner Group #1513 Blonde Doors Maple
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
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Beautiful mid-century low credenza cabinet with blonde maple sliding doors by Paul McCobb circa 1950 planner group #1513 has 2 adjustable shelves with pins - solid maple construction...
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Paul McCobb Black Lacquer and Brass Dresser or Credenza, Newly Refinished
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Mid Century Modern Paul McCobb for Planner Group Credenza
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Mid-Century Paul McCobb 8-Drawer Dresser Credenza #1507 Blonde Maple Brass Pulls
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Vintage Mid-century Paul McCobb 8-drawer dresser credenza Planner Group #1507. Beautiful dresser by Paul McCobb circa 1950s Planner Group 8-drawer Blonde Maple finish over solid mapl...
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Midcentury All Black Credenza Paul McCobb Planner Group #1514 Black Lacquer
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Paul McCobb Planner Group Black and White Lacquered Credenza, Newly Refinished
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
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Paul McCobb Planner Group Birch Sliding Door Sideboard Credenza, 1950s
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Planner Group" USA, 1950s Solid birch, with sliding grass clo...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Credenzas

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Grasscloth, Birch

Paul McCobb Planner Group Birch Sliding Door Sideboard Credenza
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Planner Group" USA, 1950s Solid birch, with sliding grass clo...
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Grasscloth, Birch

Paul McCobb Planner Group Mid Century 1514 Iron Base White Cloth Door Credenza
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb Planner group mid century 1514 iron base white cloth door credenza This credenza measures: 60 wide x 18 deep x 33 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Credenzas

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Iron

Midcentury Paul McCobb 8-Drawer Dresser Credenza #1507 Blonde Maple Brass Pulls
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Vintage Mid century Paul McCobb 8-drawer dresser credenza Planner Group #1507. Beautiful dresser by Paul McCobb circa 1950s Planner Group 8-drawer Blonde Maple finish over solid mapl...
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Midcentury Paul McCobb 6 Drawer Dresser Credenza #1509 Walnut finish Brass pulls
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Located in BROOKLYN, NY
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Brass

Paul McCobb Planner Group Black Lacquered Six-Drawer Dresser, Newly Refinished
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
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Planner Group credenzas for sale on 1stDibs.

Planner Group credenzas 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 credenzas, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original credenzas 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 credenzas by John Widdicomb, Drexel, and Calvin. Prices for Planner Group credenzas can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $2,995 and can go as high as $9,950, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,796.

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