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Harvey Probber Caned Armchair

Harvey Probber, Caning, and Striped Upholstery Armchair
By Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
American mid-century armchair with a curved wood frame, caned sides and back, and a multi-colored
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Fabric

Harvey Probber Dark Wood, Caning, and Striped Upholstery Armchair
By Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
American mid-century armchair with a curved dark wood frame, caned sides and back, and a multi
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Harvey Probber Wood, Caning, and Paisley Fabric Upholstered Hoop Lounge Chair
By Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
American mid-century hoop form lounge armchair with a curved ebonized wooden frame, caned back
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Ebony

Pair of Mid Century Dining Armchairs Attributed to Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
Well designed and crafted pair of Mid-Century Modern armchairs attributed to Harvey Probber. Both
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Wood

Cane Armchair Attributed to Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Dallas, TX
A mahogany and cane armchair attributed to Harvey Probber.
Category

Vintage 1950s Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

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By McGuire
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Mid-Century Modern Armchairs with Caned Backs Seat Attributed to Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century Modern pair of armchairs with caned backs and faux-leather upholstered seats
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Harvey Probber Curved Back Low Arm Chairs
By Harvey Probber
Located in Chicago, IL
Probber for Probber Inc. Set of 4 Curved Coral Arm and Back Easy Chairs. With spayed back legs and
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Pair of Curvaceous Modern Lounge Chairs by Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Curvaceous Modern Lounge Chairs, designed by Harvey Probber, American, circa 1960s. They
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Set 6 Caned Harvey Probber Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
Set 6 Caned Harvey Probber Armchairs
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20th Century American Armchairs

Set 6 Caned Harvey Probber Armchairs
Set 6 Caned Harvey Probber Armchairs
H 35 in W 21.5 in D 17 in
Pair Harvey Probber Mahogany Caned Arm Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Graceful occassional chairs are an iconic Probber design. The original finish is clean, and
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Vintage 1950s American Armchairs

Pair of Harvey Probber Cane-Back Lounge Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
to Harvey Probber. Re-upholstered in baby-blue Donghia fine wool.
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Vintage 1960s American Armchairs

Pair of Harvey Probber Mahogany and Cane Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
One of Probber's most elegant designs. Original cane is fully intact and has lovely patina
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Vintage 1950s American Armchairs

PAIR of Harvey Probber Mahogany and Cane Barrel-Back Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic Probber design. Roomy, comfortable chairs, with attractively odd proportions.
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Vintage 1950s American Armchairs

Versatile Lounge Chair by Harvey Probber.
Located in New York, NY
Low Scaled Lounge Chair of Mahogany Frame w/ Original Caned Back. Elegant Lines and Beautiful Hand
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Vintage 1950s American Armchairs

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Mahogany, Cane

Pair of lounge chairs designed by Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
designed by Harvey Probber, American 1950’s
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Vintage 1950s American Armchairs

Set of Six Dining Chairs designed by Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
A set of six dining chairs designed by Harvey Probber. Includes two armchairs and four side chairs
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Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Chairs

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Harvey Probber (1922-2003) Pair of Leather Lounge chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of mahogany, cane and leather lounge chairs by Harvey Probber. Comfortable wide seat with down
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Vintage 1950s American Armchairs

Set of Six Dining Chairs designed by Harvey Probber in COM
By Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
A set of six dining chairs designed by Harvey Probber. Includes two armchairs and four side chairs
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Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Chairs

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Set of Four Midcentury Tall Cane Back Dining Armchairs
By Harvey Probber
Located in Norwood, NJ
Four Harvey Probber style. Four tall back cane arm chairs with upholstered seats.   
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Set of Four Harvey Probber Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of four sculptural Harvey Probber armchairs in espresso finish with cane back and side panels
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Vintage 1950s American Chairs

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Set of Four Harvey Probber Armchairs
Set of Four Harvey Probber Armchairs
H 32.5 in W 24.25 in D 20.5 in
Ebonized Mahogany & Cane Occasional Chair by Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
Mahogany and cane armchair by Harvey Probber. USA, circa 1950. This occasional
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American Lounge Chairs

Pair of Lounge Chairs by Harvey Probber
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of cane back lounge/armchairs with upholstered seats by Harvey Probber.
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20th Century American Lounge Chairs

Pair of 1950s Edward Wormley for Dunbar Cane Back Brass Armchairs Model 5480
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
, Harvey Probber, Vladimir Kagan, Robsjohn Gibbings etc. Dimensions: 24.5"W x 25"D x 31.5"H with a
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Brass

Milo Baughman Set of Eight Dining Chairs for Directional, 1960s
By Directional, Milo Baughman
Located in Hamburg, PA
flair similar to other furniture designers such as Harvey Probber, Edward Wormley, etc. Armchair
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

Pair of Caned Back Armchairs by Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Pair of ebonized caned back armchairs by Harvey Probber. The seats are a light cream colored
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Pair of Harvey Probber Cane and Mahogany Occasional Armchairs w White Upholstery
By Harvey Probber
Located in Hudson, NY
Beautiful pair of Harvey Probber chairs. Stained mahogany frame. Freshly upholstered cream colored
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Cane, Mahogany, Upholstery

Harvey Probber Lounge Chair
By Harvey Probber
Located in Rochester, NY
Harvey Probber designed walnut lounge chair in beautiful all over original finish to wood and cane
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Harvey Probber Lounge Chair
Harvey Probber Lounge Chair
H 30 in W 26 in D 26 in
Harvey Probber Wood, Caning, and Brown Fabric Upholstered Hoop Lounge Chair
By Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
American mid-century hoop form lounge armchair with a curved wooden frame, caned back, seat, and
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Harvey Probber Wood, Caning, and Green Fabric Upholstered Hoop Lounge Chair
By Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
American mid-century hoop form lounge armchair with a curved wooden frame, caned back, seat, and
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Pair of Ebonized and Cane Open Armchairs Attributed to Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
Pair of handsome Mid-Century mondern ebonized and cane open armchairs attributed to Harvey Probber
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Vintage 1960s American Armchairs

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Pair of Harvey Probber Side Chairs in Bouclé
By Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Harvey Probber side or lounge chairs. The chairs have mahogany and caned frames, splayed
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Bouclé, Cane, Mahogany

Stunning Harvey Probber Cane and Mahogany Occasional Armchair
By Harvey Probber
Located in Hudson, NY
Beautiful Harvey Probber chair. Stained mahogany frame. Freshly upholstered cream colored
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Mahogany, Upholstery, Cane

Pair of Cane and Walnut Armchairs, circa 1960
By Harvey Probber
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gracefully curved pair of two armchairs. The frame is fabricated from walnut with beautiful curved
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Harvey Probber Pair of 'Oval' Armchairs in Mahogany and Cane
By Harvey Probber
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Harvey Probber, pair of 'Oval' easy chairs, model '1066', mahogany, cane, off-white velvet, United
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Tall Caned Back Arm Chair with Sculptural Legs
By Harvey Probber
Located in Atlanta, GA
Tall Caned Back Arm Chair with Sculptural Legs, in the manner of Harvey Probber, circa 1960's. The
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Cane, Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Harvey Probber Armchairs
By Harvey Probber
Located in Norwalk, CT
Designed by Harvey Probber and manufactured by Probber, Inc., a graceful pair of chairs. Frame is
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Pair of Harvey Probber Armchairs
Pair of Harvey Probber Armchairs
H 29.5 in W 26.5 in D 24 in
Dramatic Set of 5 High Back Dining Chairs
By Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
very good original condition, design attributed to Harvey Probber. Armchair dimensions as follows
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Upholstery, Cane, Wood

1950s Set of Eight Mid Century Modern Dining Chairs
By Harvey Probber
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An extraordinary 1950s set of eight Mid-Century Modern dining chairs by Harvey Probber that are
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Mahogany, Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer, Fabric, Velvet, Cane, Foam

Pair of Harvey Probber Lounge Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Elegant pair of bleached mahogany armchairs with seats reupholstered in brown suede and newly caned
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Cane, Suede, Mahogany

Pair of Harvey Probber Lounge Chairs
Pair of Harvey Probber Lounge Chairs
H 30 in W 26.5 in D 23 in
Pair Chromcraft Armchairs Brown Seat & Wicker Backrest Mid-Century Modern, 1970
By Harvey Probber, Chromcraft
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Harvey Probber attributed armchairs or dining room chairs in brown seat upholstery and
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Chrome

Vintage Modern Cane Back Dining Chairs- set Six
By Harvey Probber, Bernhardt
Located in Trenton, NJ
Embrace the timeless elegance of mid-century design with this set of six Harvey Probber-style cane
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Late 20th Century Unknown Regency Dining Room Chairs

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Upholstery, Cane, Wood

pair of mid century Harvey Probber Walnut And Cane hoop chairs
By Harvey Probber
Located in Canaan, CT
Classy and Ellegant This pair of Harvey Probber armchairs are waiting for that simple update to
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Cane, Upholstery, Walnut

Pair of Harvey Probber Arm or Side Chairs
By Harvey Probber
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of curved back armchairs by Harvey Probber. Harvey Probber's designs and use of quality
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Wood, Cane

Pair of Harvey Probber Arm or Side Chairs
Pair of Harvey Probber Arm or Side Chairs
H 29.75 in W 26.5 in D 23.5 in
a Pair of Wonderful Harvey Probber Hoop Chairs
By Harvey Probber
Located in Canaan, CT
This pair of Harvey Probber chairs have been meticulously restored. The frames are tight. The
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Cane, Fabric, Wood

Pair of Elegant Armchairs in Cane and Leather in the Style of Probber
By Harvey Probber
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a very handsome pair of 1950's armchairs in the style of Harvey Probber, with ebonized frames, cane
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Vintage 1950s American Armchairs

Harvey Probber armchairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of dark mahoghany armchairs with cane backs, seat upholstered in original fabric.
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20th Century American Armchairs

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Mahogany

Harvey Probber armchairs
Harvey Probber armchairs
H 30 in W 26.5 in D 24 in
Pair of Harvey Probber Caned Arm Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Harvey Probber solid wood high gloss lacquered frame arm chairs with newly added caning to
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20th Century American Armchairs

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Cane, Mahogany

Pair of Caned Chairs Attributed to Harvey Probber
Located in Hudson, NY
An amazing set of mid-century chairs attributed to Harvey Probber. The cane, walnut and upholstery
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20th Century American Armchairs

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Walnut, Cane

Pair of 50's Harvey Probber Mahogany & Cane Arm Chairs
Located in Kensington, MD
Pair of 1950's Harvey Probber Mahogany Arm Chairs with Inset Cane Panels on back and arms & Black
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Vintage 1950s American Armchairs

PAIR HARVEY PROBBER CHAIRS
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of metal wrapped cane chairs designed by Harvey Probber
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Vintage 1970s Armchairs

PAIR HARVEY PROBBER CHAIRS
PAIR HARVEY PROBBER CHAIRS
H 35 in W 21.5 in D 17 in
Pair of Harvey Probber Lounge Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Probber Cane Back Lounge Chairs
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Vintage 1950s American Armchairs

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Mahogany, Cane

Pair of Harvey Probber Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Harvey Probber, model No. 1066.
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20th Century American Armchairs

Pair of Harvey Probber Chairs
Pair of Harvey Probber Chairs
H 27 in W 32 in D 28 in
Ebonized arm chairs in the style of Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
Ebonized arm chairs with cane arches in the style of Harvey Probber Original Jack Lenore Larson
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Vintage 1960s American Armchairs

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Wood, Cane

Bleached Mahogany Dining Room Set Designed by Harvey Probber, C.1950s
By Harvey Probber
Located in Palm Springs, CA
by Harvey Probber in the 1950s. The wood on all of the pieces in the set is a combination of solid
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

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Cane, Mahogany

Pair Of Cane Armchairs By Harvey Probber c. 1960
Located in New York, NY
Pair of ebonized armchairs with cane backs and velvet upholstery by Harvey Probber, c. 1960
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Vintage 1960s American Lounge Chairs

Edward Wormley Captain Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
561.659.0403. Sorry for any inconvenience. (key: Harvey Probber, Widdicomb, T.H. Robsjohn
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Vintage 1950s American Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Edward Wormley Captain Chair
Edward Wormley Captain Chair
H 32 in W 23 in D 25 in
Edward Wormley Captains Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
561.659.0403. Sorry for any inconvenience. (key: side/desk chair, seating Harvey Probber)
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Vintage 1940s American Armchairs

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Wood, Upholstery, Cane

Edward Wormley Captains Chair
Edward Wormley Captains Chair
H 32.5 in W 22 in D 20 in
Set of Eight Dining Chairs by Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
This is one of Probber's most sculptural dining chair designs. Every chair in the set of eight is
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Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Cane, Upholstery

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Harvey Probber Caned Armchair For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal harvey probber caned armchair for your home. Each harvey probber caned armchair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wood and upholstery. There are many kinds of the harvey probber caned armchair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each harvey probber caned armchair bearing mid-century modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one harvey probber caned armchair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Harvey Probber and Chromcraft produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Harvey Probber Caned Armchair?

A harvey probber caned armchair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $9,000, while the lowest priced sells for $750 and the highest can go for as much as $9,800.

Finding the Right seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.