Vintage Harvey Probber Style Tuxedo Loveseat Length Sofa

Handsome Mid-Century Modern love seat length sofa in black vinyl faux leather upholstery and walnut base in the style of Wormley for Dunbar or Harvey Probber. It is in wonderful vintage condition. We believe the black vinyl to be fairly new. The walnut base does have age appropriate little nicks and dings. Please see photos, circa 1960s. It is hard to say who designed and produced this fabulously gorgeous and simple streamline Mid-Century Modern style sofa first. Was is Edward Wormley for Dunbar? Was it Harvey Probber or Florence Knoll? Or, did Taylor Chair Company, the maker of this particular love seat, actually make their rendition first? Does it matter? You will love the lines and materials used in this two-seat love seat Lawson shape sofa with a tight back and two loose seat cushions. It is covered in a very nice and natural looking black faux leather vinyl. So close to the real thing its is hard to tell the difference. And sets on a walnut Parsons’ style base. Simple but very handsome. Taylor Chair Company was founded by Benjamin Fitch in 1816 Bedford, Ohio. He originally made split-bottom chairs in his cabin. In 1841 one of Mr. Fitch’s employees, William O. Taylor, married Mr. Fitch’s daughter. William quickly took over active management of the company and by late 1940s the company became known as W.O. Taylor Factory. After a fire in the original location the factory moved. In 1871 W.O. Taylor’s son, Vincent A. Taylor, took the helm and the name was changed to W.O. Taylor and Son as they became an award-winning company. In 1885 the company incorporated becoming a public company known as The Taylor Chair...

Splendid vintage Boho Chic rattan and wicker tuxedo style upholstered loveseat sofas, a pair. Comprised of rattan & wicker frames and both loveseats wear a beautiful contemporary fabric with colors of blue, green, pink, & white. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. The wicker has inherent color variations. The righthand upper corner has a very small fray in the fabric and the wicker was repaired on the lower right side of one loveseat. There may be a couple of stubborn stains in the fabric but nothing outstanding and some of the decorative stitching in the quilting is missing in the seat cushions. It’s hard to see. They have been professionally cleaned. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. circa, Late 20th century. Don’t these loveseats look like they belong in an episode of The Golden Girls?? We sure think so… and we absolutely LOVE them!! (And The Golden Girls too, of course!!) This is a pair of tuxedo style loveseat...

Wonderful modern to postmodern channeled sectional loveseat or lounge chairs in the style of Jay Spectre. Comprised of foam seats, feather down back ...

Gorgeous Mid-Century Modern (a.k.a. MCM) to modern tuxedo sofa by Henredon comprised of a fully upholstered frame including three loose seat & three l...

Magnificent vintage MCM (a.k.a. Mid-Century Modern) to Modern Harvey Probber orange tuxedo style 1571 club chairs with black painted sleigh bases, a pair. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that they are vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. They have been professionally shampooed and are in wonderful condition. There is a slight sun fading to the fabric that cannot be detected unless you remove the cushions, and we did some slight touch up to the legs. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, 1970’s. Are oranges named oranges because oranges are orange OR is orange called orange because oranges are orange??? Hmmmmmmm???? We may never know… BUT we DO know that this pair of orange club chairs by Harvey Probber is PHENOMENAL!!! Double your seating pleasure with this dynamic duo comprised of fully upholstered tuxedo style frames, deep seats hosting loose zippered foam filled seat and back cushions, fabulous black painted sleigh bases, PLUS they are wearing their original orange large weave hopsacking fabric. WOW!! They are stunning in their simplicity, extremely comfortable, and ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS!! They will be fabulous in the corner of your bedroom, in the living room across from your sofa, in the sitting room with a wonderful accent table in between, or in the den facing the fireplace. They are mid-century modern with a modern feel and will blend in beautifully with many styles of décor. This pair of club chairs is ready to be your new favorite vintage pieces and make a bold statement in any room you choose! Harvey Probber was born on September 17, 1922, in Brooklyn, New York. He began his love for furniture early and while attending high school he took a part-time job in a used furniture store and was inspired to try his hand at drawing ideas for furniture. Probber sold his first sofa design when he was just 16, for $10. After high school graduation, he accepted a job as designer for Trade Upholstery which was a small manufacturing facility. The 1940’s was the beginning of American modernism, a time characterized by young designers with talent, initiative, and a willingness to take risks with new ideas. Probber was one of an early band of pioneer designers in a field that included iconic names such as D.J. DePree of Herman Miller, Hans Knoll, Georg Tanier, and Jack Lenor Larsen. Probber established Harvey Probber, Inc., in 1945 and in the mid years of the twentieth century, Harvey Probber became one of America's leading designers. He favored exotic woods, highly polished lacquer, hand-rubbed finishes, and extravagant upholstery fabrics. In little over a decade, Harvey Probber, Inc. became one of the country’s leading contemporary furniture firms. His most significant design breakthrough was his modular seating concept. It was the first of its kind. He also introduced the “sling chair” and “nuclear furniture” which could be clustered and had interchangeable pieces. By the 1970s, Harvey Probber, Inc. had opened trade showrooms in major design centers across the country. His work was awarded two "Best of Neocon" Gold Awards from the Resources Council of the Institute of Business Designers for the Houston Chair...

Wonderful vintage MCM (a.k.a.) Mid-Century Modern to modern tuxedo style custom sectional sofa by Classic Gallery. This listing price is for frame only. It...

A Tuxedo style loveseat sofa beautifully upholstered in a toile jacquard titled “L' Abreuvoir” or ‘The Drinking Trough’ designed by Jean-Baptiste...

Octagonal / round seating unit / sofa / loveseat that we are attributing to Harvey Probber. Eight walnut legs around the perimeter plus a center walnut leg. Expertly restored and reu...

Mid-Century Modern chrome sofa in the manner of Harvey Probber, circa 1960s. Professionally reupholstered in a beautiful Olympic blue color by our team of expert craftsmen. It sits o...

Harvey Probber tuxedo style sofa in original Jack Lenor Larsen green velvet floral upholstery. This sofa is in incredible original condition showing very minimal wear for its age and sits very comfortably with good cushions and spring support. It was displayed in a North shore Chicago...

Large four seater vintage sofa in an off-white fabric with light mauve and sky blue accents of geometric stripes and floral patterns with rose motifs. The midcentury couch features a...

A three-seat sofa by Harvey Probber. Curved front. Loose cushions on the seat, back and sides. Sofa sits on 6 wooden feet.