Paul Mathieu & Paul McCobb

Paul McCobb (1917-1969) was one of the leading contemporary furniture designers in America in the 1950s and 1960s. Over twenty years, he designed an impressive range of multi-functional furniture, accessories and textiles as well as many notable interior design projects. McCobb’s design aesthetic is simplicity of form with a lack of ornamentation. Inspired by his New England upbringing and influenced by the Shaker design principles, McCobb combined slender lines with sculptural forms. Best known for his furniture designs, McCobb also acted as design consultant for many leading corporations including Singer, Alcoa, Goodyear and Columbia Records. McCobb was the recipient of MoMA’s Good Design Award five times between 1950-1955 and the Philadelphia Museum of Arts’ Contribution to Better Design Award in 1959.

French designer Paul Mathieu is based in New York, Aix-en-Provence and India. He gained a reputation through both his international interior design projects as well as his product designs for companies like Ecart International. Graceful lines and elegant modernism are hallmarks of Mathieu’s work, especially in noble materials like bronze. His furniture combines the unassuming harmony of nature, blending rich, sinuous curves with tailored geometry. He had a solo exhibit at the renowned Chateau La Coste in 2019. Mathieu joined RALPH PUCCI in 1999.