2000
Santa Barbara
Pair of Paul McCobb (1917-1969) for Directional Slipper Chairs
This elegant pair of black lacquer slipper chairs exemplify the simplicity and grace which characterize Paul McCobb's designs for Directional USA. Directional was known for their high-quality, sleek designs using fine materials and featuring elegant functionality and collaborations with other designers. This pair of slipper chairs are covered in medium grey upholstery. Good condition. Each chair H 31.5", W 24", D 28", Seat H 16".
Paul McCobb wanted to make the strategic shift from a European inspired modernism to a new contemporary America. In his time, McCobb’s name became “synonymous with sleek, uncluttered and modular design” (New York Times, 3/12/69). McCobb's work can be found in public museum collections, including at Brooklyn Museum, San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, the Art Institute of Chicago, Cleveland Museum of Art, and Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum.