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Probber Tuxedo Sofa

Harvey Probber Tuxedo Sofa in Jack Lenor Larsen Velvet
By Harvey Probber, Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Chicago, IL
Harvey Probber tuxedo style sofa in original Jack Lenor Larsen green velvet floral upholstery. This
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Spectacular Harvey Probber Even Arm Tuxedo Sofa Mid-Century Modern
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Spectacular Harvey Probber even arm Tuxedo sofa. This sofa was reupholstered by the original owners
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Harvey Prober Tuxedo Sofa
By Harvey Probber
Located in La Teste De Buch, FR
Tuxedo 3 seater sofa by Harvey Probber. Down feather back cushions. Recently reupholstered in
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wood

Harvey Prober Tuxedo Sofa
Harvey Prober Tuxedo Sofa
H 27 in W 85 in D 35 in
Extraordinary Restored Walnut Probber Style Tuxedo Sofa - Pair Available
Located in Atlanta, GA
is available. An incredible Tuxedo sofa, circa 1970. While no longer marked, the piece is consistent
Category

Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Sofas

Materials

Mahogany, Walnut

1970s Mcm to Modern Harvey Probber Club Chairs Orange 1571 Tuxedo Sleigh Bases
By Harvey Probber
Located in Topeka, KS
Magnificent vintage MCM (a.k.a. Mid-Century Modern) to Modern Harvey Probber orange tuxedo style
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Wood

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Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
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H 31.5 in W 106.3 in D 39.38 in
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By Norell Möbel AB, Arne Norell
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Arne Norell Ilona Sofa, Sweden, 1970s
Arne Norell Ilona Sofa, Sweden, 1970s
H 31.5 in W 63 in D 30.71 in
Mid-Century Modern Parsons Style Sectional Sofa after Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vintage parsons 3 piece sectional from the 1970's. It features a boxy clean line design with its original sage tweed upholstery. Overall depth is 37 inches. Recovering is recommended.
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Pair of Bedside Tables Nightstands Oak, Esko Pajamies for Asko Finland 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf, Esko Pajamies, Børge Mogensen, Alvar Aalto, Asko
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By Michel Ducaroy
Located in Porto, PT
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1980s Modular Ganging ELYSÉE Sofa Unit Sectional by Steelcase
By Thayer Coggin, Steelcase, Milo Baughman
Located in Bensalem, PA
Great six piece Steelcase modular sectional sofa
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Upholstery

1970s Flat-Bar Brass Plated Set of Six Dining Chairs by Brueton
By Brueton
Located in Dallas, TX
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Vintage/MCM Harvey Probber Tuxedo Sofa
By Harvey Probber
Located in Philadelphia, PA
For sale we have a beautiful Harvey Probber Tuxedo sofa. It features brown tweed upholstery. It
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Upholstery, Wood

Harvey Probber Sofa
By Harvey Probber
Located in Montecito, CA
A classic tuxedo style sofa covered in white leather. The legs and surrounding frame are chromed
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20th Century American Sofas

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Harvey Probber Sofa
Harvey Probber Sofa
H 30 in W 79 in D 32 in
Harvey Probber Tuxedo Sofa in Peacock Velvet with Down Cushions, 1960s
By Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
Harvey Probber Tuxedo sofa in peacock velvet with down cushions, 1960s. Completely restored in a
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Down, Velvet

Harvey Probber Tuxedo Sofa
By Harvey Probber
Located in San Francisco, CA
A three-seat Tuxedo sofa by Harvey Probber recently restored in a square-form quilted jab fabric
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Polyester

Harvey Probber Tuxedo Sofa
Harvey Probber Tuxedo Sofa
H 23.5 in W 90 in D 32.5 in
Harvey Probber, Tuxedo Sofa
By Harvey Probber
Located in San Francisco, CA
A long “Tuxedo” sofa from the Harvey Probber for modern collection. Recently restored in a brown
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Harvey Probber, Tuxedo Sofa
Harvey Probber, Tuxedo Sofa
H 28 in W 89 in D 35.5 in
Harvey Probber Tuxedo Sofa
By Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
The three-seat sofa by Harvey Probber reupholstered in mohair.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Mohair, Wood

Harvey Probber Tuxedo Sofa
Harvey Probber Tuxedo Sofa
H 23 in W 96 in D 33 in
Harvey Probber Tuxedo Sofa with Oak Legs
By Harvey Probber
Located in Chicago, IL
Harvey Probber three-seat clean-lined modern tuxedo sofa with oak legs, circa 1960s. Two 3" wide
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Harvey Probber Tuxedo Sofa for John Stuart
By Harvey Probber
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This beautiful 1960s Harvey Probber sofa has been completely refinished and reupholstered in a
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Outstanding Harvey Probber Tuxedo Sofa in Taupe Mohair
By Harvey Probber
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Exemplar of Mid Century Modern design, this sofa measures nearly 8 feet in length. It has classic
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20th Century American Sofas

Harvey Probber Tuxedo Sofa in Quality Couture Fabric
By Harvey Probber
Located in Dallas, TX
Newly upholstered in a high quality chenille weave fabric that works with many color schemes - blacks, tans, whites, off-white, khaki. Beautiful lines. A Classic. Six walnut legs.   
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Tuxedo Sofa by Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Chicago, IL
Tuxedo sofa by Harvey Probber. Original upholstery circa 1950s.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Tuxedo Sofa by Harvey Probber
Tuxedo Sofa by Harvey Probber
H 25 in W 102 in D 34 in
tuxedo sofa by Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
A tuxedo-style, low-profile, three-seater sofa with back cushions, on an ebonized wood plinth base
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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tuxedo sofa by Harvey Probber
tuxedo sofa by Harvey Probber
H 29 in W 34 in D 100 in
Signed Tuxedo Sofa by Harvey Probber, 1960s
By Harvey Probber
Located in Hamburg, PA
A three-seat Tuxedo sofa, circa 1960s by Harvey Probber. Original green fabric labeled Harvey
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Upholstery, Wood

Gorgeous Mohair Tuxedo Sofa in the Style of Harvey Probber, 1960s
By Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous Blue-Gray mohair tuxedo sofa in the style of Harvey Probber, 1960s. Newly restored and in
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Mohair, Walnut

Exceptional Harvey Probber 1960s Long Tuxedo Sofa in Velvet
By Harvey Probber, Edward Wormley
Located in Miami, FL
Exceptional Tuxedo sofa in a cut silk velvet attributed to Harvey Probber. A three-seater, it is
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Wormley Probber Style Three-Seat Tuxedo Sofa
By Harvey Probber, Edward Wormley
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Beautiful and comfortable three-seat tuxedo sofa in the style of Edward Wormley or Harvey Probber
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Harvey Probber Sofa
By Harvey Probber
Located in Chicago, IL
Probber for Harvey Probber Inc. Tuxedo sofa, features seven tufted button back with lumbar support
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Harvey Probber Sofa
Harvey Probber Sofa
H 29 in W 96 in D 31 in
Harvey Probber Leather Sofa
By Harvey Probber
Located in San Diego, CA
Tuxedo sofa with all original dark green leather upholstery designed by Harvey Probber. Circa early
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Harvey Probber Leather Sofa
Harvey Probber Leather Sofa
H 25 in W 102 in D 34 in
Even Arm Tuxedo Sofa In Ribbed Haitian Cotton After Probber
Located in Chicago, IL
Even arm tuxedo sofa with loose seat and back cushions in a thick ribbed Haitian cotton upholstery
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Vintage 1960s American Sofas

Materials

Wood

Even Arm Tuxedo Sofa In Ribbed Heathered Wool After Probber
Located in Chicago, IL
Even arm tuxedo sofa with loose seat and back cushions clad in a taupe and ivory ribbed heathered
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Vintage 1960s American Sofas

Materials

Wood, Wool, Upholstery

1960s Harvey Probber Black Raw Silk Tuxedo Sofa - Fully Restored
Located in Dallas, TX
This sofa was designed by Harvey Probber and was purchased through famed Texas designer Howard
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Vintage 1960s American Sofas

Tuxedo Sofa in the Style of Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley
Located in Philadelphia, PA
1960s tuxedo sofa upholstered in lovely shade of green velvet. The generous size of this sofa makes
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Early Milo Baughman Tuxedo Sofa, Thayer Coggin in Buttercream Mohair
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Culver City, CA
epitomizes chic mid century modern at its finest. This tuxedo style sofa features clean lines, defined arms
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Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Mohair, Walnut

Harvey Probber Attr. 10' Long Button Tufted Cream Velvet Sofa
Located in Chicago, IL
Outstanding Harvey Probber attr. button tufted even arm sofa measuring one hundred and twenty one
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Vintage 1950s American Sofas

Materials

Wood

Midcentury Sofa by Selig, Tuexdo Style, Polished Chrome Cylinder Drum Legs
By Selig, Harvey Probber, Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Decatur, GA
Mid-Century Modern tuxedo style sofa by Selig - for their "Imperial" line circa late 1960s
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Vintage Harvey Probber Style Tuxedo Loveseat Length Sofa
By Harvey Probber
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber style tuxedo loveseat length sofa in striped Jack Lenor
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Outstanding Jack Lenor Larsen Probber Tuxedo Sofa Mid-Century Modern
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Outstanding Harvey Probber tuxedo sofa covered in amazing Jack Lenor Larsen velvet-oh how dreamy
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Tuxedo Sofa by Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Chicago, IL
Tuxedo sofa by Harvey Probber, circa 1950s. Fully restored. Reupholstered in red 100% angora mohair.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Tuxedo Sofa by Harvey Probber
Tuxedo Sofa by Harvey Probber
H 27 in W 97 in D 35 in
Tuxedo Sofa by Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
Tuxedo, three-seat sofa by Harvey Probber, model #1257/90, USA, circa 1960. Original beige fabric
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Tuxedo Sofa by Harvey Probber
Tuxedo Sofa by Harvey Probber
H 26 in W 90 in D 36 in
Harvey Probber Tuxedo Style Sofa
By Harvey Probber
Located in Miami, FL
of Harvey Probber, and dating from the 1950s. The couch features a long and simple profile with
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Harvey Probber Tuxedo Style Sofa
Harvey Probber Tuxedo Style Sofa
H 31 in W 97 in D 33.75 in
Harvey Probber Midcentury Tuxedo Sofa, circa 1950s
By Harvey Probber
Located in St. Louis, MO
Harvey Probber even arm sofa with dark mahogany base, t-shaped seat cushion with buttons and three
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Tuxedo Sofa with Lucite Legs by Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage modern Harvey Probber sofa with lucite slab legs. This sofa has original Jack Lenor Larsen
Category

Vintage 1960s American Sofas

Materials

Lucite, Upholstery

Velvet Tuxedo Sofa with Button Detail by Harvey Probber, Signed
By Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
Lavish Velvet Tuxedo Sofa with Button Detail by Harvey Probber, Signed. This sofa is newly
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Handsome Harvey Probber Even Arm Tuxedo Sofa Mid-Century Modern
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Handsome tuxedo, three-seat sofa by Harvey Probber, model #1257/90, USA, circa 1960. This piece
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Upholstery, Wood

Sleek & Stunning Harvey Probber Two-Piece Tuxedo Decorator Sectional
By Harvey Probber
Located in Hudson, NY
Stunning and sleek sectional by Harvey Probber. Measures just over 9 feet on each side. Upholstery
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

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Upholstery, Walnut

Green Velvet Lawson Style Three-Cushion Sofa Vintage, Mid-Century Modern
By Harvey Probber, Milo Baughman
Located in Topeka, KS
which drop down slightly from the back height unlike the tuxedo style sofa where the back and arms are
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Velvet

Harvey Probber Tuxedo Settees
By Harvey Probber
Located in Chicago, IL
Tuxedo sofa settees by Harvey Probber. Original velvet fabric on rosewood legs. Pair available
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Settees

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Fabric, Wood

Harvey Probber Tuxedo Settees
Harvey Probber Tuxedo Settees
H 23 in W 72 in D 32 in
Harvey Probber Tuxedo Sofa with Jack Lenor Larson "Happiness" Upholstery
By Jack Lenor Larsen, Harvey Probber
Located in Tucson, AZ
This phenomenal Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Tuxedo sofa, is upholstered in Jack Lenor Larson
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Cotton, Mohair, Wood

Harvey Probber Sofa On Wood Legs With Brass Sabots
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Harvey Probber tuxedo sofa on wood legs with brass sabots. Sofa retains the original fabric and all
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Vintage 1950s American Sofas

Materials

Brass

Pair of Vintage Tuxedo Sofas by Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Hudson, NY
a matched pair of vintage 1950's even arm Tuxedo 2 seat sofas/ settees by Harvey Probber. in their
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Tuxedo Sofa by Harvey Probber
Located in San Francisco, CA
Rectilinear sofa on polished chrome inset base, single boxed seat cushion with baseball stitch
Category

Vintage 1960s American Sofas

Tuxedo Sofa by Harvey Probber
Tuxedo Sofa by Harvey Probber
H 28 in W 85 in D 36 in
Modern Tuxedo Sofa in Custom Made Fabric
By Harvey Probber
Located in New London, CT
Tuxedo sofa in the manner of Harvey Probber. Newly reupholstered in custom fabric designed by New
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Late 20th Century American Modern Sofas

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Fabric

Harvey Probber Sofa
Located in Miami, FL
Flared arm sofa featuring wrap around black wood base intersected by square brass legs. Long
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Vintage 1950s American Sofas

Materials

Brass

Harvey Probber Sofa
Harvey Probber Sofa
H 29 in W 103 in D 34 in
Harvey Probber Mohair down filled sofa
Located in New York, NY
Harvey Probber down filled tuxedo sofa reupholsted in a pewter mohair.
Category

20th Century American Sofas

Materials

Mohair, Foam

Donghia Sofa
By Angelo Donghia
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fine sofa by Donghia. Finely crafted, modern, tuxedo style gray velvet sofa with six (6) side and
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sofas

Materials

Wood, Upholstery, Feathers, Down, Foam, Velvet

Donghia Sofa
Donghia Sofa
H 29.5 in W 89 in D 37 in
Leather Tuxedo Sofa by Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Hadley, MA
Leather tuxedo sofa by Harvey Probber. Original saddle leather upholstery. Walnut dowel legs
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

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Probber Tuxedo Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the probber tuxedo sofa you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each probber tuxedo sofa for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wood and upholstery. Your living room may not be complete without a probber tuxedo sofa — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A probber tuxedo sofa is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are sought with frequency. Harvey Probber and Jack Lenor Larsen each produced at least one beautiful probber tuxedo sofa that is worth considering.

How Much is a Probber Tuxedo Sofa?

Prices for a probber tuxedo sofa start at $1,750 and top out at $26,500 with the average selling for $6,400.

Finding the Right sofas for You

Black leather, silk velvet cushions, breathable bouclé fabric — when shopping for antique, new or vintage sofas, today’s couch connoisseurs have much to choose from in terms of style and shape. But it wasn’t always thus. 

The sofa is typically defined as a long upholstered seat that features a back and arms and is intended for two or more people. While the term “couch” comes from the Old French couche, meaning to lie down, and sofa has Eastern origins, both are forms of divan, a Turkish word that means an elongated cushioned seat. No matter how you spell it, sofa just means comfort, at least it does today.

In the early days of sofa design, upholstery consisted of horsehair or dried moss. Sofas that originated in countries such as France during the 17th century were more integral to decor than they were to comfort. Like most Baroque furnishings from the region, they frequently comprised heavy, gilded mahogany frames and were upholstered in floral Beauvais tapestry. Today, options abound when it comes to style and material, with authentic leather offerings and classy steel settees. Plush, velvet chesterfields represent the platonic ideal of coziness

Vladimir Kagan’s iconic sofa designs, such as the Crescent and the Serpentine — which, like the sectional sofas of the 1960s created by furniture makers such as Harvey Probber, are quite popular among mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts — showcase the spectrum of style available to modern consumers. Those looking to make a statement can turn to Studio 65’s lip-shaped Bocca sofa, which was inspired by the work of Salvador Dalí. Elsewhere, the furniture of the 1970s evokes an era when experimentation ruled, or at least provided a reason to break the rules. Just about every area of society felt a sudden urge to be wayward, to push boundaries — and buttons. Vintage leather sofas of that decade are characterized by a rare blending of the showy and organic.

With so many options, it’s important to explore and find the perfect furniture for your space. Paying attention to the lines of the cushions as well as the flow from the backrest into the arms is crucial to identifying a cohesive new piece for your home or office.

Fortunately, with styles from every era — and even round sofas — there’s a luxurious piece for every space. Deck out your living room with an Art Deco lounge or go retro with a nostalgic '80s design. No matter your sitting vision, the right piece is waiting for you in the expansive collection of unique sofas on 1stDibs.