Paul McCobb for Calvin “Irwin Collection” Diminutive Bi-Fold Cabinet or Dry Bar

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Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture “Irwin Collection” Diminutive Bi-Fold Cabinet or Bar
USA, circa 1950s

A refined and increasingly scarce … Read more Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture “Irwin Collection” Diminutive Bi-Fold Cabinet or Bar
USA, circa 1950s

A refined and increasingly scarce diminutive cabinet designed by Paul McCobb for the celebrated “Irwin Collection,” produced by Calvin Furniture under the Directional label during the 1950s. Exemplifying McCobb’s disciplined modernist vocabulary, the cabinet combines architectural restraint with elegant functionality through its clean rectilinear form, warm walnut casework, and finely detailed bronze-toned metal framework.

The standout feature is its unusual pair of bi-fold doors, which open with a sculptural accordion-like movement to reveal a shelved interior, allowing the piece to function equally well as a compact sideboard, bar cabinet, console, or media cabinet. Raised on a slender open metal base, the cabinet possesses an airy visual lightness uncommon in storage furniture of the period, making it ideal for smaller interiors, apartments, or sophisticated modernist settings.

The rich walnut grain is complemented by subtly patinated brass or bronze-toned hardware and framing elements, reflecting the elevated craftsmanship associated with McCobb’s higher-end Directional productions. Its restrained proportions and multifunctional scale make it particularly versatile while remaining unmistakably mid-century in spirit.

A rare and highly usable Paul McCobb form with exceptional presence despite its compact scale.

Dimensions:
36 inches wide x 19 inches deep x 34 inches high
Interior shelf: 34 inches wide x 17 inches deep See less