{"product_id":"paul-mccobb-shovel-chair-planner-group-winchendon-painted-jan-miller-1950","title":"FUR-021 Paul McCobb — \"Shovel Chair\" Planner Group for Winchendon, Painted by Jan Miller, c.1950, MCM \/ SFMOMA Collection Design","description":"\u003cp\u003eA rare and unique example of \u003cstrong\u003ePaul McCobb's iconic \"Shovel Chair\"\u003c\/strong\u003e (Model 1533) from his celebrated \u003cstrong\u003ePlanner Group for Winchendon Furniture, c.1950\u003c\/strong\u003e — distinguished by the addition of original decorative painting by \u003cstrong\u003eJan Miller\u003c\/strong\u003e, transforming a classic American MCM production piece into a one-of-a-kind art object.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eShovel Chair\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the defining designs of American Mid-Century Modernism — named for its distinctive sculpted saddle seat with spindle back, set on a minimal iron frame. Paul McCobb (1917–1969) designed the Planner Group to bring sophisticated modern design to a broad market, and the Shovel Chair's elegant simplicity earned it a place in the permanent collection of the \u003cstrong\u003eSan Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA)\u003c\/strong\u003e. It remains one of the most collected and recognizable American MCM chairs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example is singular: at some point the chair was decorated by \u003cstrong\u003eJan Miller\u003c\/strong\u003e, whose painted embellishments transform the wooden seat and spindle back into something between furniture and folk art — a personalized object with a story, and a genuine example of the American tradition of decorating functional pieces as a form of creative expression. The Potomack Company, which offered this chair, is one of the East Coast's most respected auction houses for serious MCM material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesigner:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paul McCobb (American, 1917–1969)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shovel Chair, Model 1533\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Winchendon Furniture, Massachusetts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Planner Group\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArtist Decoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Painted by Jan Miller\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maple\/wood seat and spindle back; metal legs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 33.75\"H × 18.5\"W × 24.25\"D\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e c.1950\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minor stains and chips consistent with age and use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #f5f0e8; border-left: 4px solid #c8a96e; padding: 16px 20px; margin-top: 24px; font-family: sans-serif;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #1a1a2e;\"\u003eContact Us for Pricing \u0026amp; Availability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eThis is a one-of-a-kind piece from our curated collection. Please use the \u003cstrong\u003ePrice Inquiry\u003c\/strong\u003e button above or \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\" style=\"color: #c8a96e; font-weight: 600;\"\u003econtact us here\u003c\/a\u003e for current pricing and availability.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Spatial Art-Works","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54082418376988,"sku":"FUR-021","price":685.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/3877\/8396\/files\/FUR-021-Paul-McCobb-Shovel-Chair-Planner-Group-01_watermarked.jpg?v=1781722311","url":"https:\/\/spatial-art-works.com\/products\/paul-mccobb-shovel-chair-planner-group-winchendon-painted-jan-miller-1950","provider":"Spatial Art-Works","version":"1.0","type":"link"}