Harvey Probber Furniture
American, 1922-2003
A popular designer who had his heyday from the late 1940s into the 1970s, Harvey Probber is one of the post-war American creative spirits whose work has been recently rediscovered by collectors. His designs are by-and-large simple and elegant, but his signal achievement was to pioneer one of the key innovations of mid-20th century furniture: sectional, or modular, seating.
Even as a teenager, the Brooklyn-born Probber was making sketches of furniture designs — and selling them to Manhattan furniture companies. He began working as a designer for an upholsterer once he finished high school and, apart from a few evening classes he took as an adult at Pratt Institute, he was self-taught about design and furniture making.
After wartime service — and a stint as a lounge singer — Probber founded his own company in the late 1940s. A lifelong familiarity with the needs of New York–apartment dwellers doubtless sparked his most noteworthy creation: a line of seating pieces in basic geometric shapes — wedges, squares, half-circles — that could be arranged and combined as needed. Modular furniture remained the core idea of Probber’s business throughout his career.
As a self-trained designer, Probber was never wed to any particular aesthetic. He preferred the simple lines now associated with mid-century modernism for their inherent practicality, but often used hardware to enliven the look of his pieces, or added elements — such as a ceramic insert in the center of a round dining table — that was visually interesting and could serve as a trivet. He gravitated toward bright fabrics with attractive, touchable textures that might be satin-like or nubbly. Above all, Probber insisted that the sofas, case goods and other products that came out of his Fall River, Massachusetts, factory be built to last.
“The quality of aging gracefully,” Probber once told an interviewer, is “design's fourth dimension.” This quality he realized: Probber furniture is just as useful and alluring now as it was when made — and maybe even more stylish.
Find a collection of vintage Harvey Probber side tables, sectional sofas, chairs and other furniture on 1stDibs.
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Period: 1960s
Creator: Harvey Probber
Custom Harvey Probber Rosewood / Lacquer and Steel Bi-Fold Door Cabinet
By Harvey Probber
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning cabinet custom made for M&T Corporate office's,,,downtown Buffalo NY,, Wonderful book-matched rosewood,,left and right b-fold doors /shelves.. center door /four drawers.. Bl...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
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Steel
Harvey Probber Teak and Ebonized Mahogany Extension Dining Table, Refinished
By Harvey Probber
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern extension dining table
By Harvey Probber
USA, 1960s
Book-matched teak top, with ebonized mahogany trim and legs and brass-capped feet.
Measu...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Brass
Harvey Probber Coffee Table with Travertine Top
By Harvey Probber
Located in Highland, IN
This handsome cocktail table by Harvey Probber has a mahogany base and travertine top. The warm palate and natural materials are a pleasing compliment to any interior.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
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Travertine
Handsome Harvey Probber 2-Piece Nuclear Sert Sectional Sofa Mid-Century Modern
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Handsome Harvey Probber 2-piece Nuclear Sert series sofa sectional. This piece will need to be re-upholstered-fabric is worn and dated and foam is hardeni...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
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Upholstery, Walnut
Harvey Probber Teak and Mahogany Nightstand or Bachelor Chest, Newly Refinished
By Harvey Probber
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern four-drawer nightstand or bachelor chest
By Harvey Probber
USA, 1960s
Teak, with ebonized mahogany banding, original mahogany and brass har...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Brass
Harvey Probber Teak and Mahogany Nightstands, Newly Refinished
By Harvey Probber
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of Mid-Century Modern nightstands
By Harvey Probber
USA, 1960s
Teak, with ebonized mahogany banding, original mahogany and brass hardware, and brass-capp...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Gondola Lounge Arm Sculptural Side Chairs by Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Wayne, NJ
Pair of gondola lounge arm side chairs by Harvey Probber. If you are in the New Jersey , New York City Metro Area , please contact us with your delivery zip code, as we may be able t...
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1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Upholstery
Pair of yellow Harvey Probber Lounge Chairs, USA 1960s
By Harvey Probber
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of Harvey Probber lounge chairs in yellow upholstery.
The chairs have vintage upholstery.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Upholstery
Bench by Harvey Probber in Ketchup / Mustard in Oak, USA 1960s
By Harvey Probber
Located in Berlin, DE
Bench by Harvey Probber in red and yellow with oak base. Excellent original condition.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Foam, Latex, Rubber, Wood
Stunning Harvey Probber 4-Seat Sofa Mid-Century Modern
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning Harvey Probber 4-seat sofa. This stylish sofa was re-upholstered about 15 years ago and still looks great-light cleaning recommended.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Harvey Probber End Table
By Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
Stunning 1960s Mid-Century Modern end table designed by Harvey Probber, with two drawers and brass and walnut hardware and brass sabots.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Brass
Rare Pair of Harvey Probber Lounge Chairs and Ottoman Mid-Century Modern
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pemberton, NJ
This is a rare pair of large scale Harvey Probber lounge chairs with one matching ottoman. These are perfect candidates for your magnificent new upholstery which we can assist you wi...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Harvey Probber Tuxedo Lounge Chair
By Harvey Probber
Located in Chicago, IL
Tuxedo club chair by Harvey Probber. Reupholstered in teal fabric in the 1990s, which is in good condition.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
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Fabric
Harvey Probber Teak and Mahogany Side Table
By Harvey Probber
Located in Brooklyn, NY
American, the rectangular teak top on dark stained mahogany curved slat X-base, with brass pin hardware, circa 1960. Model 1216 in the Harvey Probber catalog.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Mahogany, Teak
Harvey Probber Executive Credenza
By Harvey Probber
Located in Hanover, MA
Harvey Probber executive credenza with four drawers, one file drawer and two open cabinets in solid walnut with mahogany edges and legs. Finished o...
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1960s American Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Mahogany
Harvey Probber Mahogany Sideboard Credenza or Bar Cabinet, Newly Restored
By Harvey Probber
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern sideboard credenza or bar cabinet
By Harvey Probber
USA, 1960s
Book-matched mahogany, with original brass and dark mahogany hardware.
Me...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Brass
Scrumptious Harvey Probber Enameled Door Credenza Mid-Century Modern
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Cabinet or dresser featuring inset high-fired enamel-on-copper doors with a richly colored floral decorative motif. Dark mahogany case with brass pulls and sabots; white-lacquered in...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Brass, Enamel
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 Kvadrat Maharam fabric.
Labeled.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Cantilevered Chairs
By Harvey Probber
Located in Dallas, TX
Adorable pair of Harvey Probber occasional lounge chairs. Very comfortable chairs with chrome cantilevered frames upholstered in their original light tan color fabric. Can be used as...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Harvey Probber Bronze Base Sofa
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pasadena, TX
A Mid-Century Modern sofa designed by Harvey Probber. Mint green upholstery with a button tufted back and two detached seat cushions on a bronze anodized base. Size: 7.5ft.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Metal
Long Curved Harvey Probber Button Tufted Leather Mid-Century Modern Sofa
By Harvey Probber
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Breathtaking 105" sculptural sofa by Harvey Probber in original leather and button tufted upholstery. Item features clean modern lines, loose cushions, curved solid wood floating fra...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
Harvey Probber Chic Lounge Chair 1960s
By Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
Lounge chair No. 1427A with polished aluminum frame and diamond tufted seat and back by Harvey Probber, American 1960’s. Aluminum polished and reupholstered in velvet by Lobel Modern.
This lounge chair was part of the retrospective at the New York School of Interior Design: “Making Connections: Harvey Probber Furniture 1945-85” which opened February 20...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Huge Harvey Probber Walnut and Terrazzo Marble Table
By Harvey Probber
Located in Berlin, DE
Designed by Harvey Probber which could be used as a coffee table or gaming table. Walnut top with a terrazzo insert and an ebonized wooden base with brass feet.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Brass
Harvey Probber Mid-Century Modern Wenge Wood Pyramid Occasional Side Table
By Harvey Probber
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Harvey Probber Mid-Century Modern wenge wood pyramid end table. Item features a sculptural pyramid form, beautiful wood grain, clean modernist lin...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Wenge
1960s Tiered Console Table by Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A Mid-Century Modern walnut console table / coffee table designed by Harvey Probber with a single shelf and brass through tenon legs. Made in the USA, circa 1960s.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Harvey Probber Slipper Chairs
By Harvey Probber
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning pair of modern lounge chairs by Harvey Probber feature tufted vinyl seat backs with wide slipper seats. Cantilevered heavy chrome frame mak...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Harvey Probber Two-Part Cabinet or Credenza
By Harvey Probber
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant two-part cabinet or credenza, designed by Harvey Probber, circa 1960s. This piece is a versatile size and can be used as a vitrine, display cabinet, credenza, bar, or bookshe...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Harvey Probber Rosewood Desk, 1960s, Usa
By Harvey Probber
Located in Miami, FL
Restored Harvey Probber rosewood desk.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Harvey Probber Rosewood Top & Mahogany Legs Rectangular Parson Coffee Table
By Harvey Probber
Located in St. Louis, MO
Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber rosewood top with contrasting mahogany legs rectangular coffee table. Label
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
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Mahogany, Rosewood
Harvey Probber Extendable Dining Table with Solid Brass Stretchers
By Harvey Probber
Located in Hanover, MA
Magnificent minimalist design on a grand scale, ebonized mahogany dining table designed and produced by Harvey Probber, circa 1968 with solid brass square bar cross-stretchers and sq...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Brass
Harvey Probber Credenza, 1960s, USA
By Harvey Probber
Located in Miami, FL
Burl wood credenza by Harvey Probber.
Cabinet has four drawers and two doors revealing two adjustable shelves.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Burl
Vintage Harvey Probber Dresser or Credenza
By Harvey Probber
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This unique side by side storage piece by Harvey Probber features spacious drawers for storage in any room. Perfect Mid-Century Modern piece for use as a credenza or bedroom dresser....
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Mahogany, Rosewood
Harvey Probber Occasional Table with Terrazzo Top
By Harvey Probber
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic Harvey Probber occasional table with terrazzo top and brass inlay.
Walnut octagonal base with decorative cut outs.
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1960s American Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Stunning Pair of Harvey Probber Brass Inlaid Terrazzo Top Side Tables Midcentury
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful pair of three-legged Harvey Probber side or end tables with original hexagonal terrazzo top with inlaid brass. Sculpted bleached mahogany legs with bleached mahogany suppor...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Terrazzo, Mahogany
Red and Blue Harvey Probber Sofa with Jupe by Jackie Hand Embroidered Fabric
By Harvey Probber, Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Berlin, DE
Hard to believe, that this art piece is completely hand embroidered by master artisans in India.
The superb color combination of sky blue cotton thread on the deep red silk velvet ba...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Silk, Wood
Wonderful Harvey Probber Terrazzo Brass Inlay Top Mid-Century Modern
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful three-legged Harvey Probber side or end table with original hexagonal terrazzo top with inlaid brass. Sculpted bleached mahogany legs with bleached mahogany supports. We do...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Terrazzo, Mahogany
Ebonized Mahogany and Rosewood Cabinet by Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Dorchester, MA
Designed by Harvey Probber, this ebonized mahogany cabinet features two large brass-trimmed medallions of rosewood on the sliding doors at top. Behind the doors are five shallow draw...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Two-Drawer Cocktail Table in Walnut and Brass, Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
This elegant and refined cocktail table was designed by Harvey Probber and handmade in Fall River, Massachusetts circa 1960. Probber believed that "aging gracefully" represented the ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Brass
Harvey Probber Gondola Slipper Chairs
By Harvey Probber
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning pair of Mid-Century Gondola chairs by Harvey Probber makes an elegant statement in any setting. Comfortable high back design is accentuated by beautiful upholstery and ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Set Four Bleached & Bent Mahogany Dining Chairs Marketed by Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of four bleached mahogany frame and bent plywood back dining chairs with new textured black chenille upholstery. Made in West Germany and sold through Harvey Probber, Fall River ...
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1960s German Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Chenille, Mahogany, Walnut
Ebonized Mahogany and Brass Chest or Nightstand by Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Dorchester, MA
Harvey Probber designed this clean-lined mid-century modern nightstand with proportions that allow for its use as side table or chest. The case of ebonized mahogany features a wide b...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Brass
X-Chair by Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An "X" base slat chair with upholstered leather seat and back pillow.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Brass
Rare Pair of Signed Harvey Probber Cube Lounge Chairs, Mid-Century Modern
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Outstanding and rare signed Harvey Probber pair of cube lounge chairs. This unusual pair rests on two chunky walnut legs that extend up the back-very handsome! These chairs retains t...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Harvey Probber Lounge Chairs
By Harvey Probber
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A rarely seen pair of lounge chairs.
Comfortable and stylish.
Category
1960s American Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Harvey Probber Modernist Mahogany Coffee Table With Resin Top
By Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
Amazing 1960's modernist well made and very heavy Mahogany coffee table with resin top designed by Harvey Probber, lightly restored with minor ...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
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Resin, Mahogany
Harvey Probber Lounge Chairs
By Harvey Probber
Located in San Francisco, CA
Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber design lounge or arm chairs, U.S.A. Sophisticated looking and the epitome of clean modern design for your architectural home interiors. Warm walnut ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Chrome
1960's Harvey Probber Modernist Slipper Chairs
By Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
Stunning pair of 1960's modernist rare slipper chairs designed by Harvey Probber, with aluminum legs and fully restored and re-upholstered in mohair fabric.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Modern Credenza Designed by Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Atlanta, GA
Modern Credenza designed by Harvey Probber, American, circa 1960's. It is a versatile size and can be used as a credenza, bar, or media cabinet in a living area, or as a chest or dre...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Brass
Harvey Probber furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Harvey Probber furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Harvey Probber furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Harvey Probber were created in the mid-century modern style in north america during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall, and Florence Knoll. Prices for Harvey Probber furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $750 and can go as high as $35,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $5,491.
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