Planner Group Dressers
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
Rare Mid century Paul McCobb #1502 Jewelry box 10 Drawer Maple Brass Blonde
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare Clean Paul McCobb #1502 36" small box or chest of drawers in solid maple construction with blonde finish. Very high quality construction with original brass pulls with patina. M...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Dressers
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Brass
$2,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Midcentury Paul McCobb 6 Drawer Dresser Credenza #1509 Blonde Maple T Pulls
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
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 b...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planner Group Dressers
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Steel, Iron
Expertly Restored - Paul McCobb 6-Drawer Dresser for Winchendon Furniture
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Paul McCobb 6-drawer dresser for winchendon furniture.
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back t...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Dressers
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Aluminum
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 Dressers
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Maple
Paul McCobb, Dresser, Maple, Brass, USA, 1950s
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in High Point, NC
A dark-stained maple and brass dresser designed by Paul McCobb and produced by Planner Group, USA, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions: 34.1” H x 48.1” W x 18.2” D
Dresser Dimensions: 24....
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Dressers
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Brass
Paul McCobb Planner Group Blonde with Black Drawers Dresser on Wrought Iron Base
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Ferndale, MI
Master of mid-century American modular design Paul McCobb for Winchedon Planner group six drawer dresser. Maple case holds black lacquered drawers...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planner Group Dressers
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Wrought Iron
$2,900 Sale Price
23% Off
Midcentury Paul McCobb #1559 Hanging Jewelry Chest Mirror Vanity walnut Brass
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare Paul McCobb #1559 small hanging flip up vanity mirror in solid maple construction with dark brown walnut finish. Very high quality construction with original brass pulls. Made t...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Dressers
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Brass
Paul McCobb for Planner Group Mid Century Lowboy Dresser
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Paul McCobb for Planner Group Mid Century Lowboy Dresser
This lowboy measures: 60 wide x 18 deep x 33.25 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored vin...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Dressers
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb 3-Drawer Dresser #1508 Blonde Finish Brass Pulls
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
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, t...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planner Group Dressers
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Maple
Midcentury Paul McCobb Six-Drawer Dresser Credenza #1509 Blonde Maple Brass
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage midcentury super clean Paul McCobb six-drawer dresser credenza Planner Group #1509. Beautiful dresser by Paul McCobb circa 1950s Planner Group, Six drawer, solid maple, Origi...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planner Group Dressers
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Steel, Iron
Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb 3-Drawer Dresser #1508 Blonde Finish Brass Pulls
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
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 Dressers
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Maple
Paul McCobb Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Solid Birch Dresser, Refinished
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish Mid-Century Modern eight-drawer dresser, credenza, or chest of drawers
By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Planner Group"
USA, 1950s
Solid birch, with or...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Dressers
Materials
Brass
Paul McCobb for Planner Group Mid Century 8 Drawer Lowboy Dresser
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Paul McCobb for Planner Group Mid Century 8 Drawer Lowboy Dresser
This lowboy measures: 60 wide x 18 deep x 33.25 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call res...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Dressers
Materials
Wood
Midcentury Paul McCobb Black 6 Drawer Dresser Credenza #1509 Ring 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 Six drawer solid maple. Original aluminum r...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planner Group Dressers
Materials
Aluminum
$3,996 Sale Price
20% Off
Midcentury Paul McCobb Three-Drawer Dresser Credenza #1508 Blonde Maple T Pulls
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage mid century Paul McCobb three-drawer dresser credenza Planner Group #1508. Beautiful dresser by Paul McCobb circa 1950s Planner Group 3 drawer, solid maple black T pulls. Bla...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planner Group Dressers
Materials
Steel, Iron
Paul McCobb Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Birch Six-Drawer Dresser, 1950s
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in South Bend, IN
An iconic Mid-Century Modern six-drawer dresser or credenza
By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Planner Group"
USA, 1950s
Solid birch, with brass hardware.
Measures: 48"W x...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Dressers
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Small Dresser or Tall Night Stand by Paul McCobb in Maple
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A beautiful 1950's small chest of drawers by Paul McCobb and produced by Winchendon. A versatile piece constructed of solid maple with warm patinated brass pulls.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Dressers
Materials
Maple
Paul McCobb for Planner Group Mid Century 6 Drawer Dresser
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Paul McCobb for Planner Group Mid Century 6 Drawer Dresser
This lowboy measures: 48 wide x 18.25 deep x 32.25 inches high
All pieces of ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Dressers
Materials
Wood
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 Dressers
Materials
Birch
Paul McCobb Maple Double Dresser Planner Group by Winchendon Furniture, 1950s
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb, Winchendon
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern vintage six-drawer dresser model no. 1509 designed by Paul McCobb for his modular Planner Group line made by Winchendon Furniture in the 1950s. The cabinet can be ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Dressers
Materials
Aluminum
Paul McCobb Planner Group Winchendon Lacquered Maple Modular Dresser Unit
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern, 2 piece, lacquered black and white, modular, maple dresser unit by Paul McCobb Planner Group Winchendon features a 2-drawer dresser wi...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planner Group Dressers
Materials
Brass
Pair Midcentury Paul McCobb 3 Drawer Dresser Credenza #1508 Blonde Maple T Pulls
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Vintage mid century Paul McCobb 3 - drawer dresser for Planner Group #1508. Beautiful small dresser by Paul McCobb circa 1950s Planner Group 3 drawer solid maple black T pull...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planner Group Dressers
Materials
Steel, Iron
Paul McCobb for Planner Group Winchendon Modular Ebonized Maple Dresser
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern, modular dresser system by Paul McCobb for Planner Group, Winchendon features two 24 x 18 x 8.5 inch dressers with signature aluminu...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planner Group Dressers
Materials
Aluminum
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Mid-Century Modern Small Dresser or Tall Night Stand by Paul McCobb in Maple
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A beautiful 1950's small chest of drawers by Paul McCobb and produced by Winchendon. A versatile piece constructed of solid maple with warm patinated brass pulls.
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Mid-Century Dresser Cabinet Attributed to Paul McCobb
By Jack Cartwright, Paul McCobb
Located in New York, NY
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Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb 3-Drawer Dresser #1508 Blonde Finish Brass Pulls
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Brooklyn, NY
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H 33 in W 36 in D 18 in
White Lacquered Paul McCobb Dresser
By Paul McCobb
Located in Pasadena, CA
This elegant white lacquer Paul McCobb dresser features 8 drawers with simple chromed knobs.
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Planner Group Dressers
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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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Paul McCobb Perimeter Group Dresser
By Paul McCobb, Winchendon
Located in Fulton, CA
A nice, original example of a Paul McCobb "Perimeter Group" 5 drawer dresser. Original finish and original pulls. Made of birch with rosewood and aluminum hardware. Drawers glide eff...
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Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture Eight Drawer Marble Top Dresser
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Early Paul McCobb designed "Irwin" Collection dresser made by Calvin Furniture of Grand Rapids, MI. Robust walnut construction conceals eight large pull-out drawers behind a pair of ...
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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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$3,300
H 33 in W 36 in D 18 in
Paul McCobb for Calvin "Linear Group" Long Dresser Credenza Cabinet 8-Drawer
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Planner Group Dressers
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$3,600
H 34 in W 66 in D 18 in
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Mid-Century Dresser by Paul McCobb for Planner Group by Winchendon
By Winchendon, Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic mid-century modern dresser designed by Paul McCobb for the Planner Group by Winchendon. Crafted from solid maple with a light blonde finish, this piece features clean lines, ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planner Group Dressers
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Brass
Midcentury Paul McCobb 3 Drawer Black Dresser Aluminum Ring Pulls
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid Century Modern black lacquer three-drawer dresser by Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture Company. Part of the Planner Group. Located in NYC.
Measures: 36” W x 33.5” H x 18.25” ...
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Midcentury Paul McCobb Maple 20-Drawer Dresser #1510 Tobacco Finish brass Pulls
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century American Designer Paul McCobb Maple 20-drawer dresser #1510 Tobacco finish Brass Pulls. Original patina finish in vintage condition - Has original brass Pulls - All solid...
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H 33 in W 72 in D 18 in
Midcentury Paul McCobb #1559 Hanging Jewelry Chest Mirror Vanity Maple Brass
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare Paul McCobb #1559 small hanging flip up vanity mirror in solid maple construction with maple Tobacco Blonde finish. Very high quality construction with original brass pulls. Mad...
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H 6 in W 24.5 in D 18 in
Midcentury Modern Paul McCobb 3-Drawer Dresser #1508 Walnut Finish Pull Handles
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, Walnut finish, Wood handle pul...
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H 33 in W 36 in D 18 in
Midcentury Paul McCobb 3 Drawer Black Dresser T Pulls and Iron Base
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern black lacquer three-drawer dresser by Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture Company. All Original Black Lacquer paint finish with Blonde maple drawer insides. Black...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planner Group Dressers
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Pair of Midcentury Paul McCobb 3 Drawer Black Lacquer Dressers Brass Knobs
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern black lacquer three-drawer dresser by Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture Company. Part of the Planner Group. Labeled. Beautiful original black lacquer wi...
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H 33.5 in W 36 in D 18.25 in
Mid century Paul McCobb 8 Drawer Dresser Credenza #1507 Blonde Maple T 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 dresser solid maple with black Ste...
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Steel, Iron
Paul McCobb for Planner Group Mid Century 6 Drawer Dresser
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Paul McCobb for Planner Group Mid Century 6 Drawer Dresser
This lowboy measures: 48 wide x 18.25 deep x 32.25 inches high
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Paul McCobb Planner Group Black Lacquered Three-Drawer Dresser, Newly Refinished
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
An iconic Mid-Century Modern three-drawer dresser or bachelor chest of drawers
By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Planner Group"
USA, 1950s
Black lacquered solid birch, wit...
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Brass, Iron
H 33.13 in W 36.13 in D 18.13 in
Paul McCobb Planner Group Solid Birch Dresser or Chest of Drawers, 1950s
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish Mid-Century Modern six-drawer dresser or chest of drawers
By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Planner Group"
USA, Circa 1950s
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H 33.5 in W 48 in D 18.13 in
Paul McCobb Black Lacquered 20-Drawer Dresser or Credenza, Newly Refinished
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional Mid-Century Modern 20-drawer long dresser or credenza
By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Planner Group"
USA, 1950s
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H 33.5 in W 72 in D 18 in
Planner Group dressers for sale on 1stDibs.
Planner Group dressers 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 dressers, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original dressers 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 dressers by Herman Miller, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, and John Widdicomb. Prices for Planner Group dressers can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $2,100 and can go as high as $7,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,500.
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