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: 1970s
Creator: Harvey Probber
Harvey Probber 8 Piece Sectional Sofa
By Harvey Probber
Located in Fraser, MI
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Harvey Probber eight piece sectional sofa.
Appears to have wool blend f...
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1970s North American Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Wool
Harvey Probber Mid Century Walnut Credenza
By Harvey Probber
Located in Countryside, IL
Harvey Probber Mid Century Walnut Credenza
This credenza measures: 88.5 wide x 18.5 deep x 27.5 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored vintage cond...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
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Walnut
Harvey Probber Mid Century Walnut Curved Executive Desk
By Harvey Probber
Located in Countryside, IL
Harvey Probber Mid Century Walnut Curved Executive Desk
This desk measures: 92.25 wide x 34.5 deep x 29 high, with a chair clearance of 25.75 in...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
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Walnut
Harvey Probber Asian Style Coffee Table With Terrazzo Inlays
By Harvey Probber
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
Rare Harvey Probber Asian style coffee table. This piece seldom comes up for sale. This beautiful ebony base coffee table has two terrazzo inserts. The table has great shaped legs wi...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
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Terrazzo, Wood
Pair of Rare Harvey Probber Polished Aluminum & Pink Leather Lounge Chairs 1970s
By Harvey Probber
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Looking at the explosion of chromed steel framed chairs in the 1970s, Harvey Probber had a different vision. Rather than using heavy steel, he chose to use more expensive but lighter...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
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Aluminum
Harvey Probber Mid Century Bleached Mahogany and Cane Side Table
By Harvey Probber
Located in Countryside, IL
Harvey Probber Mid Century Bleached Mahogany and Cane Side Table
This side table measures: 20.5 wide x 18 deep x 19.5 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
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Cane, Mahogany
Four Piece Cubo Sectional Sofa by Harvey Probber, circa 1972
By Harvey Probber
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the iconic 4 Piece Cubo Sectional by Harvey Probber, originally designed in 1972. This stunning piece exudes timeless elegance and sophistication, making it a must-have a...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
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Chrome
Harvey Probber Midcentury Walnut and Brass Etagere Shelf
By Harvey Probber
Located in Countryside, IL
Harvey Probber midcentury Walnut and Brass Etagere Shelf
This etagere measures: 60 wide x 13 deep x 62 inches high
All pieces of furniture ca...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Brass
Harvey Probber Hexabloc Chair
By Harvey Probber
Located in Hanover, MA
Original hexagonal chair designed by Harvey Probber for his Hexabloc island seating system with many possibilities for omnidirectional arrangement.
Co...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
Harvey Probber Midcentury Mahogany and Brass Nightstand
By Harvey Probber
Located in Countryside, IL
Harvey Probber midcentury Mahogany and Brass Nightstand
This nightstand measures: 24 wide x 18 deep x 22.75 inches high
All pieces ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Brass
Harvey Probber Midcentury Sectional Sofa
By Harvey Probber
Located in Countryside, IL
Harvey Probber midcentury sectional sofa
This sofa measures: 133 wide x 100 deep x 28 inches high, with a seat height of 1...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Harvey Probber MCM Bleached Mahogany Cane Front Sliding Door Bar Media Cabinet
By Harvey Probber
Located in Countryside, IL
Harvey Probber Mid Century bleached mahogany and cane front sliding door bar media cabinet.
This bar cabinet measures: 42 wide x 18 deep x 33 inches high
All pieces of furnitur...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Cane, Mahogany
Harvey Probber Mahogany and Cane Credenza, 1970s (Signed)
By Harvey Probber
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This is one absolutely beautiful Harvey Probber mahogany and cane sliding door credenza 1970s. This piece is outfitted with four long drawers on the middle, four smaller drawers on t...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Cane, Mahogany
Harvey Probber Mid Century Walnut and Travetine Half Crescent Moon Coffee Table
By Harvey Probber
Located in Countryside, IL
Harvey Probber mid century walnut and Travertine half crescent moon coffee table
This coffee table measures: 47.5 wide x 22 deep x 15 inches high
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
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Travertine
Harvey Probber MCM Saber Leg Bleached Mahogany Extension Dining Table 1 Leaf
By Harvey Probber
Located in Countryside, IL
Harvey probber mid century saber leg bleached mahogany extension dining table with 1 leaf.
This table measures: 48.25 wide x 48.25 deep x 29 high, with a chair clearance of 25 inc...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Harvey Probber Mid Century Mahogany and Cane China Cabinet
By Harvey Probber
Located in Countryside, IL
Harvey Probber mid century mahogany and cane china cabinet
The china cabinet bottom measures: 42 wide x 18 deep x 26.5 inches high
The china cabinet top...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Cane, Glass, Mahogany
Harvey Probber Pair of Chairs, Artisan Collection, 1970s
By Harvey Probber
Located in Miami, FL
These chairs are spectacular in their apparent simplicity. Both retain the original removable leather cushions. Seat height is 20" with the cushion.
Category
1970s American Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Cane
Harvey Probber Mid Century Round Ebonized Walnut Terrazzo and Brass Dining Table
By Harvey Probber
Located in Countryside, IL
Harvey Probber mid century round ebonized walnut, terrazzo, and brass dining table
The table measures: 50 wide x 50 deep x 24.5 high, with a chair clearance of 23.25 inches
Re...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Brass
Harvey Probber Burl and Lucite Credenza
By Harvey Probber
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elegant burl credenza with four storage drawers and two sliding doors which open to a pair of adjustable shelves and four trays. Beautifully detailed, this sleek cabinet...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Burl
Harvey Probber Pair of Modern Swivel Cube Occasional Lounge Club Chairs, #1461
By Harvey Probber
Located in Toledo, OH
Pair of modern swivel cube occasional chairs by Harvey Probber. Original heavy wool Knoll fabric, cube form chairs on a round swivel base. Model # 1461, ci...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Wool
Harvey Probber Mid Century Square Side Table
By Harvey Probber
Located in Countryside, IL
Harvey Probber mid century square side table
The table measures: 30 wide x 30 deep x 16 inches high
All pieces of furniture c...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Wood
Harvey Probber Mid-Century Brass and Bleached Mahogany Rolling Serving Bar Cart
By Harvey Probber
Located in Countryside, IL
Harvey Probber mid-century brass and bleached mahogany rolling serving bar cart.
This cart measures: 49.5 wide x 17.5 deep x 32 inches high.
All pieces of furniture can be had ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Brass
Harvey Probber Mid Century Lounge Chairs, Pair
By Harvey Probber
Located in Countryside, IL
Harvey Probber Mid Century lounge chairs - Pair
This chair measures: 26 wide x 26 deep x 29 inches high, with a seat height of 18 and arm height of 25.25 inches
All pieces of f...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Harvey Probber Cane Stool
By Harvey Probber
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
A great example from Probber's Artisan Collection. This stool is a prototype of a design. We like to use it as a side table.
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Cane, Wood
Magnificent 9-Piece Harvey Probber Caramel Brown Leather 'Cubo' Sectional Sofa
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Harvey Probber caramel brown leather 'Cubo' sectional sofa nine sections of Harvey Probber designed 'CUBO' modular seating. Set includes six seating units and three ottomans. The sec...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
Harvey Probber Mid-Century Modern Asian Style Travertine and Brass Coffee Table
By Harvey Probber
Located in Miami, FL
Chinoiserie inspired Mid-Century Modern rectangular coffee table by Harvey Probber.
The table features a wooden frame with two heavy travertine tops.
The legs have brass covers.
L...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Travertine, Brass
Exquisite Mid-Century Modern Marble-Top Sideboard by Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This handsome vintage modern sideboard features plenty of room for storage within its hefty drawers and large hidden compartment with a shelf....
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Wood
Vintage Midcentury Table Desk by Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pasadena, TX
Harvey Probber
His pieces displayed the same combination of high style and popular appeal: his were no sterile creations in tubular steel; Probber's work shares more in common with Art Deco than with the machine aesthetic...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Solid Mahogany and Glass Low Table
By Harvey Probber
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A low table with a glass top and three jointed legs form an organic design.
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood
6 Harvey Probber Cane Back Dining Chairs
By Harvey Probber
Located in Hanover, MA
Set of six original Harvey Probber dining chairs from the collection of a 35 year employee in Fall River, MA. Nearly in New Old Stock (NOS) condition.
Minimalist design with loose cu...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Cane
Harvey Probber Midcentury Bleached Mahogany Side Table
By Harvey Probber
Located in Countryside, IL
Harvey Probber midcentury Bleached Mahogany Side Table
This side table measures: 20.75 wide x 28 deep x 22 inches high
All pieces o...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Harvey Probber Teak and Chrome Tables
By Harvey Probber
Located in Highland, IN
These large scaled tables by Harvey Probber have teak tops supported by chrome steel bases. The size allows them to serve as both end tables, or as coffee tables either alone or in t...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Steel
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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