USA, 1960s
Set of four walnut dining chairs by Paul McCobb for Calvin. This is a classic mid-century modern profile- flaring out at the top and narrowing at the waist. Like most McCobb designs, you
appreciate the design more the more you look at it. The chairs have fantastic geometry from all angles- straight on, 3/4, top, low, back, and sides. The frames are in solid walnut and the side
chair seat backs are caned. Each seat is upholstered in what appears to be original black vinyl that is in very good condition. Chairs are labeled on the underside 'Calvin Furniture / Designs by
Paul McCobb'.
CONDITION NOTES: Overall in very good condition. Light marks and age appropriate wear- mostly present on the back sides of the chair legs. Chairs, although fine in construction,
do not have structural issues. Three of the side chairs have a round brass rivet at each side of their center stretchers; one chair does not- it may have had a professional repair at some point.
The caned backs show some small breaks in the caning in places and caning is detached on a couple of side chairs from the bottom of the frame containing the caned portion. Detail on all four
chair backs is shown in the second photo.
DIMENSIONS
Side Chairs, 16.5" W x 20.5" D x 35" H; Seat Height, 17.5"