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1960s Three-Seat Directional Sofa in Sage Velvet
Lush three-seat sofa by Directional with tubular chrome feet. Newly upholstered in a luxurious striped sage velvet.
W: 80″ x D: 34″ x Height (excluding cushions): 25.5″ Height to top of back cushions: 31″ x Seat Height: 18.25″
Directional Mixed-Wood Dining Table by Milo Baughman
This Milo Baughman dining table was designed for Directional in the early 1960s and is composed of walnut, rosewood and English brown oak banding (original black lacquer on legs and apron is intact and is a matte finish, not polished or glossy). The table includes the two bookmatched leaves that blend seamlessly with the table when in place.
Each leaf measures 18″ long
Without the leaves: 72″ long
With one leaf: 90″ long
With both leaves: 108″ long
When fully extended, the length between the legs (horizontally) is: 77″
The length between the legs (vertically) is: 30.1″
The apron is 2″ high
W: 108ʺ × D: 39″ × H: 29.9″
Geometric Bronze Coffee Table by Milo Baughman for Directional
$7,500.00Early 1970s geometric coffee table by Milo Baughman for Directional. Bronze-finished base with original, octagonal glass top, rare in its complete presentation. Dense, glass is 3/4″ thick, free of chips / scratches. Excellent, vintage condition.
Base alone: 16″ H x 33.5″ L x 33.5″ D
with Glass top: 16.75″ H x 48″ L x 48″ D.
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Bar Cart / Cabinet on Casters by Milo Baughman
$2,600.00This walnut bar cabinet was manufactured by Directional in the 1960s and attributed to both Milo Baughman and Kipp Stewart due to stylistic attributes associated with both designers, but lack of source material to support. Most commonly credited to Milo Baughman.
Features a black laminate top and a corresponding black plinth base elevated by brass caster wheels for easy mobility. The bi-fold doors open to reveal an adjustable shelf and single drawer.
Retains the ‘Rapids’ of Boston tag (the furniture showroom who initially sold the piece).
Few smudges / light wear to laminate surface and light spots of loss to the plinth base, as shown.
Measures: H 32.5″
W 42″
D 20.1″
The depth with the door open is 38.25″.
Milo Baughman Attributed Mixed Wood Expandable Dining Table for Directional
This Milo Baughman attributed dining table for Directional (early 1960s) composed of teak, walnut, and rosewood banding (scarcely seen wood combination for these tables). Additionally, the legs are rosewood — another rare attribute.
The table includes a single bookmatched leaf that blends seamlessly with the table when in place. This example, as evidenced by the space allotted for the leaf, was designed to accommodate only one leaf, not two, equipped with posts that ‘snap’ into place on the rail.
Very nice, refinished condition; only minor wear remains (namely, a scratch to one of the edges, as shown).
The leaf measures: 23.5″ long
Without the leaf, the table measures: 65″ long
With the leaf, the table measures: 88.5″ long
The apron is 2.5″ high
H: 28.5″
Height to the bottom of the apron: 26″
D: 39″.
Pair of Paul Mccobb Calvin Group Mahogany and Brass Nightstands for Directional
$3,900.00Paul Mccobb Calvin Group Model 1047 two-tier nightstands/side tables for Directional (ca. 1954, USA).
Composed of a stained mahogany frame with extendable lower shelf with nickel pull and brass trim supported by crisp, tapered legs and carved stretchers.
Sleek, modernist design with clean lines offering storage/accessibility conveniences like the two surfaces and sliding lower shelf to elevate the otherwise modest form.
Excellent, restored condition (wood has been refinished and metal has been polished). Only minimal wear remains.
Retains the brass manufacturer’s tag to underside: “Calvin Grand Rapids The Calvin Group Designed by Paul McCobb.”
Reference: Directional Designs: Paul McCobb, manufacturer’s catalog, pg. 73.
H: 23.75″ x L: 21″ x D: 22″ / 39.5″ (with lower surface extended)
Lower tier – L: 16″ x D: 19.25″
Height between tiers: 5.75″
Paul Mccobb Calvin Group Mahogany and Brass Five-Drawer Chest / Dresser
Paul Mccobb Calvin Group five-drawer chest (model 1003) manufactured by Directional Furniture (ca. early 1950s, USA).
Composed of a stained mahogany chest with brass tear-drop pulls supported by carved, tapered legs and brass ‘x’ stretchers. Mahogany grain has such vibrance that it appears to move as it is surveyed from different angles (what we call “action”).
The top two drawers are shallow, while the other three are more spacious.
Excellent, restored condition with only minor wear remaining.
Metal manufacturer’s label to interior of one drawer ‘Calvin Grand Rapids/The Calvin Group Designed by Paul McCobb.’
Reference: “Directional Designs / Paul McCobb,” pg. 35 (double dresser version shown).
We have the corresponding double dresser listed separately.
H: 36.13″ x L: 36″ x D: 19.25″ / 20″ (including pulls)
Interior drawer dimensions –
Top Two Drawers: H: 2.88″ x L: 15″ D: 16.88″
All other drawers: H: 6.5″ x L: 32.88″ D: 16.88″
Paul Mccobb Mahogany and Brass 6000 Series Directional Cabinet
1957 Paul McCobb designed Directional chest for Calvin in bleached mahogany and brass. Despite its relatively diminutive size (48″ long), the chest offers multiple storage compartments (four shallow top and six spacious lower drawers). Cabinet has been refinished to mirror the original ‘sand’ finish, and brass trim has been polished. Small chrome pulls for top drawers have been left untouched and show wear / tarnish, as does one of the brass ‘plates’ on which one of the lower mahogany drawer pulls is mounted. Overall, excellent, restored condition sans aforementioned minor wear.
Retains both paper and metal manufacturer’s tag: Calvin Grand Rapids The Calvin Group Designed by Paul McCobb.
H 34.5″ x W 48″ x D 18.5″
Paul McCobb Travertine and Brass Occasional Tables
Pair of 1950s Paul McCobb for Directional side / occasional tables composed of tubular brass frames / brass feet and square, travertine tops. Brass is in beautiful, polished condition; showing only minor wear (light spots remain post-buff and polish that are faint). Travertine is in good, original condition free of chips / cracks / loss.
Travertine tops are a light beige with subtle pink undertones and yellow speckles.
H 15.5″ x W 20.25″ x D 20.25″
Set of Eight Stained Mahogany and Cane Directional Dining Chairs by Paul McCobb
Set of eight (two arm and six side) Paul Mccobb Directional dining chairs produced by H. Sacks & Sons of Boston, MA for their Connoisseur collection in 1956 (model number 7001 side chairs and 7009 arm chairs). Stained mahogany sculptural frames with cane-back head rests and newly upholstered linen seats, which beautifully complement the caning. The base stretchers are adorned with brass accents on both sides.
Excellent, restored condition (frames have been expertly refinished and linen upholstery / foam are new). The caning was replaced within the last decade and is sound.
Armchairs: H 36″ x L 21.5″ x D 25.5″ x seat height 19″ x arm height 24.5″
Side chairs: H 36″ x L 17.5″ x D 22.5″ x seat height 19″.