Pair of Model 400 Slipper Chairs for Custom Craft, Circa 1955 Attributed to Paul McCobb

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Pair of Model 400 Slipper Chairs for Custom Craft, circa 1955 Attributed to Paul McCobb

A striking pair of Model … Read more Pair of Model 400 Slipper Chairs for Custom Craft, circa 1955 Attributed to Paul McCobb

A striking pair of Model 400 slipper chairs designed by Paul McCobb for Custom Craft, Inc., USA, circa 1955. These elegant chairs exemplify McCobb’s refined modernist aesthetic—clean lines, balanced proportions, and a harmonious blend of comfort and simplicity.

Each chair features a sculpted walnut frame with subtly tapered legs capped in brass, supporting upholstered cushions in a soft textured teal fabric. The low, open profile and gently reclined back create a graceful silhouette that captures the essence of mid-century American design.

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• Designer: Paul McCobb
• Manufacturer: Custom Craft, Inc.
• Model: 400
• Period: circa 1955
• Origin: United States
• Materials: Walnut, brass, newer upholstery
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition; frames retain a warm original finish with minor age-appropriate wear. Professional reupholstery done in recent years.

Style Note:
A quintessential McCobb design, these chairs combine architectural clarity with inviting comfort—perfect as statement accent chairs in a modern living room, bedroom, or lounge setting.

These are unsigned, like many of McCobb’s pieces, but we do have the catalog of the work he did for Directional showcasing these chairs. See less