Description
Mid century modern fiberglass chair designed by Paul McCobb for St. John Seating Corporation in the 1950s. This version has the exposed screw heads visible on the seat and I'm not sure if that means it's an earlier or later production compared to the design that doesn't have the exposed screw heads on the seat. The fiberglass threads are very noticeable on this chair which adds to its mid century modern aesthetics in my opinion. Color is somewhere between rose and orange and on the muted side.
Condition:
Alterations: Restored
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: 3 of the 4 screws visible on the seat have been replaced with new screws but the rear left screw is original and wouldn't come off. There are some cracks on the seat right at the two front screws but they do not affect the chair structurally at all. All legs have some oxidation but the front right one has the most (see photo). Missing original rubber feet but one can purchase new ones at any hardware store.
Origin:
United States
Creator:
Designer: Paul McCobb
Materials & Techniques:
Fiberglass, Metal
Details:
Number of Seats: 1
Seat Height: 17.0in
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Country of Origin: United States
Condition:
Alterations: Restored
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: 3 of the 4 screws visible on the seat have been replaced with new screws but the rear left screw is original and wouldn't come off. There are some cracks on the seat right at the two front screws but they do not affect the chair structurally at all. All legs have some oxidation but the front right one has the most (see photo). Missing original rubber feet but one can purchase new ones at any hardware store.
Origin:
United States
Creator:
Designer: Paul McCobb
Materials & Techniques:
Fiberglass, Metal
Details:
Number of Seats: 1
Seat Height: 17.0in
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Country of Origin: United States
Condition
Restored; Some Imperfections; 3 of the 4 screws visible on the seat have been replaced with new screws but the rear left screw is original and wouldn't come off. There are some cracks on the seat right at the two front screws but they do not affect the chair structurally at all. All legs have some oxidation but the front right one has the most (see photo). Missing original rubber feet but one can purchase new ones at any hardware store.
Buyer's Premium
20%
Dimensions
31 x 21 x 24 in
1950s MCM Paul McCobb Orange Fiberglass Origami Chair
Estimate $800-$1,490
Starting Bid
$400
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November Antiques & Global Design Edit
Nov 3, 2026, 4:00 PM ESTNew York, NY, United States
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