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Harvey Probber Game Chairs

Harvey Probber Mid Century Red X Chairs - Pair
By Harvey Probber
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Harvey Probber Mid Century Red X Chairs - Pair Each chair measures: 20 wide x 21 deep x 36.25
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Harvey Probber Mid Century Red X Chairs - Pair
Harvey Probber Mid Century Red X Chairs - Pair
$5,195 / set
H 36.25 in W 20 in D 21 in
Pair of Harvey Probber Arch Back Side Chairs
By Harvey Probber
Located in St. Louis, MO
Pair of high arch back side chairs in dark mahogany with beige upholstery.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Pair of Harvey Probber Arch Back Side Chairs
Pair of Harvey Probber Arch Back Side Chairs
$1,800
H 39 in W 21 in D 21.5 in
Harvey Probber Painted Black Wood "Scissor" Lounging Deck Chair
By Harvey Probber
Located in Queens, NY
back plus embedded brass rod support at top. (HARVEY PROBBER) Wear to finish and losses
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Brass

Harvey Probber 'Gondola' Wood and Striped Upholstery Side Chair
By Harvey Probber
Located in Queens, NY
. (HARVEY PROBBER)  
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Harvey Probber Tiffany Blue Leather and Mahogany Side Chair
By Harvey Probber
Located in Chicago, IL
Harvey Probber side chair, or desk chair, with Tiffany blue leather seats and bleached mahogany
Category

Vintage 1950s American Side Chairs

Materials

Cane, Leather, Mahogany

Harvey Probber Tiffany Blue Leather and Mahogany Side Chair
Harvey Probber Tiffany Blue Leather and Mahogany Side Chair
$1,400 Sale Price
20% Off
H 35.5 in W 20 in D 21 in
Pair of Harvey Probber Extra Wide Black Upholstered Slipper Chairs
By Harvey Probber
Located in Queens, NY
strong, squared-off tubular shaped posts and gently sloped half backrests. (HARVEY PROBBER) (PRICED AS
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Harvey Probber Aluminum and Beige Fabric Upholstered Slipper / Side Chair
By Harvey Probber
Located in Queens, NY
upholstered seat and back. (HARVEY PROBBER)  
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Harvey Probber American Mid-Century Purple Velour and Brass Slipper Chair
By Harvey Probber
Located in Queens, NY
legs with stretchers connecting the front and back legs, ending in circular feet. (HARVEY PROBBER
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Harvey Probber 'Gondola' Mahogany and Striped Upholstery Pull Up Side Chair
By Harvey Probber
Located in Queens, NY
legs. (Harvey Probber).   
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany

Harvey Probber Scissor Form Ebonized Wood and Black Leather Side Chair
By Harvey Probber
Located in Queens, NY
back cushion, resting on a three slat scissor-form base. (HARVEY PROBBER) Leather strap on back pillow
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Upholstery, Ebony

Harvey Probber 'Gondola' Mahogany and Gold Woven Upholstery Pull Up Side Chair
By Harvey Probber
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century 'Gondola' pull up / side chair with a curved light mahogany frame and gold
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany

Pair of Harvey Probber Peacock Blue 'Gondola' Mahogany Pull Up Side Chairs
By Harvey Probber
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of American mid-century 'Gondola' pull up / side chairs with curved mahogany frames and
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric, Upholstery, Mahogany

Pair of Harvey Probber Floral Print 'Gondola' Mahogany Pull Up Side Chairs
By Harvey Probber
Located in Queens, NY
tapered mahogany dowel legs. (HARVEY PROBBER)(PRICED AS PAIR)(Similar pieces: DUF0423-DUF0426)  
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany

Pair of Harvey Probber Beige Zig-Zag Textured Upholstery and Brass Slipper Chair
By Harvey Probber
Located in Queens, NY
. (HARVEY PROBBER)(PRICED AS PAIR)  
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid Century Chrome Armchair in Gray circa 1960s in the Style of Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Newly-upholstered vintage chrome chair in the style of Milo Baughman or Harvey Probber. Fabric is a
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Harvey Probber Slat Back Wood and Caned Seat Side Chairs
By Harvey Probber
Located in Queens, NY
and a caned seat. (HARVEY PROBBER)(PRICED AS PAIR)  
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Recent Sales

Harvey Probber Occasional Chair
By Harvey Probber
Located in Southampton, NY
Harvey Probber occasional chair, original condition; USA, circa 1950.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Harvey Probber Occasional Chair
Harvey Probber Occasional Chair
H 30.5 in W 19.5 in D 18.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Pull-Up/Side Upholstered Chairs by Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Hudson, NY
This handsome pair are chairs by Harvey Probber are uniquely made of three materials, solid
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Harvey Probber Pull-Up Side Chairs
By Harvey Probber
Located in Hudson, NY
These upholstered pull-up chairs are designed by Harvey Probber for the living room or office
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Game Table and Set Four Slipper Chairs
By Harvey Probber
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
cap feet, and four matching chairs, upholstered in black vinyl. The set is by Harvey Probber, circa
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Game Tables

Harvey Probber Game Table and Chairs
Located in Amarillo, TX
Excellent example of the form. Five piece set consisting of a round game or bridge table and four
Category

Vintage 1950s American Game Tables

Materials

Walnut

Four Harvey Probber Game Table Chairs
By Harvey Probber
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of four restored and reupholstered Harvey Probber low game table chairs. Ebonized mahogany
Category

20th Century American Slipper Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Upholstery

Four Harvey Probber Game Table Chairs
Four Harvey Probber Game Table Chairs
H 30.5 in W 24.5 in D 26 in
Four Harvey Probber Game Table Chairs
By Harvey Probber
Located in Chicago, IL
used with a game table, as dining chairs, as pull-up chairs, or as slipper chairs. They
Category

Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Upholstery

Four Harvey Probber Game Table Chairs
Four Harvey Probber Game Table Chairs
H 30.5 in W 24.5 in D 26 in
Walnut Chair Designed by Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Stamford, CT
Walnut chair designed by Harvey Probber. Newly upholstered. Measures: Seat height 18.5".
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Pair of Game Slipper Chairs Wood Handles
By Harvey Probber
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
pulls at the top of the back, by Harvey Probber, circa the 1950s. Just came back from being
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Set of Four Game Slipper Chairs, 1950s
By Harvey Probber
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
or pulls at the top of the back, by Harvey Probber, circa the 1950s. Just came back from being
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Fabric

A Set of 12 Harvey Probber Chairs
By Harvey Probber
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A set of twelve (12) Harvey Probber saber leg dining chairs. Mahogany with natural medium finish
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Upholstery

A Set of 12 Harvey Probber Chairs
A Set of 12 Harvey Probber Chairs
H 38 in W 19.5 in D 21 in
Harvey Probber Attributed "Gondola" Oak Side Chair
By Harvey Probber
Located in Astoria, NY
Harvey Probber Attributed "Gondola" Oak Side Chair, with floral blue and cream fabric covered seat
Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Vintage Harvey Probber Rocking Chair Restored in Brazilian Sheepskin
By Harvey Probber
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
This rocker rocks! Simple lines, built to last, elegant the hallmarks of Harvey Probber. Our master
Category

Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin

Harvey Probber "Classic" Dining Side Chairs Model 1055 in Ebonized Mahogany
By Harvey Probber
Located in Southampton, NJ
An elegant set of 3 original model 1055 “Classic” Harvey Probber cane back dining side chair
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Four Wicker Chrome Cantilever Bucket Chairs
By Harvey Probber
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a fabulous, set of four Harvey Probber bucket dining armchairs, made of
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Elegant Stylized Folding Table and Chairs Mfg. by Stakmore Furniture Co.
By Stakmore Company, Harvey Probber
Located in Buffalo, NY
Elegant stylized folding table and chairs mfg by Stakmore Furniture Co., amazing quality and
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Game Tables

Materials

Naugahyde, Wood

Set Of Four Harvey Probber Game Table Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
used with a game table, as dining chairs, as pull-up chairs, or as slipper chairs.
Category

20th Century American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Upholstery

Midcentury Harvey Probber Style Boudoir Chair
Located in Wilmington, DE
Midcentury Harvey Probber style Boudoir chair Offered is a vintage midcentury Harvey Probber style
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Teak

Pair Of Harvey Probber Oversized Side Chairs
Located in Pasadena, TX
A pair of mid century modern oversized side chairs designed by Harvey Probber and made by his
Category

Vintage 1960s American Side Chairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Modernist Wing Back Chair Designed by Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
/> in a woven Dongia fabric in hues of browns and camel, and has orignal Harvey Probber
Category

20th Century Wingback Chairs

Pair Harvey Probber Tiffany Blue Leather & Mahogany Side Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Harvey Probber side chairs with Tiffany blue leather seats and bleached mahogany frames. V
Category

20th Century American Side Chairs

Materials

Cane, Leather, Mahogany

1960s Mid-Century Modern Wicker and Chrome Cantilever Barrel Lounge Chairs
By Harvey Probber
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer an organic, sculptural pair of Italian, barrel chairs, circa the 1960s
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Cane Back Walnut Frame Wide Seat Slipper Lounge Chair
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Harvey Probber
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Cane back walnut frame wide seat slipper lounge chair.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Walnut

Regency Macassar Ebony Entryway/Center or Game Table by Hickory Chair Company
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company, Harvey Probber, Henredon
Located in Southampton, NJ
curved legs over brushed nickel casters manufactured by Hickory Chair Company. In outstanding condition
Category

2010s American Regency Center Tables

Materials

Nickel

Pair of Harvey Probber Cube Chairs, 1960s
By Harvey Probber
Located in Amarillo, TX
Pair of Harvey Probber chairs in walnut. Architectural series, model #248. USA, circa 1960
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

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
Category

Vintage 1960s Side Chairs

Pair of Harvey Probber Armchairs
Pair of Harvey Probber Armchairs
H 29.5 in W 26.5 in D 24 in
Mid-Century Harvey Probber Leather Chairs
By Harvey Probber
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Harvey Probber Leather Chairs with Tubular chrome frames in excellent condition
Category

20th Century American Side Chairs

Harvey Probber X Based Side Chairs
By Harvey Probber
Located in Portland, OR
Fresh from the 1957 Probber NYC showroom are these elegant side chairs.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Side Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Leather

Harvey Probber X Based Side Chairs
Harvey Probber X Based Side Chairs
H 36 in W 19 in D 15.5 in
Ebonized Walnut Chairs by Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
An unusual pair of high-backed side chairs in ebonized walnut with rosewood backsplats and caned
Category

Vintage 1960s American Side Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Rosewood

Ebonized Walnut Chairs by Harvey Probber
Ebonized Walnut Chairs by Harvey Probber
H 39.25 in W 21.5 in D 23 in
Harvey Probber Set of 6 Knight Chairs
By Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
Set of 6 Harvey Probber Knight dining chairs, newly restored in a high polished dark walnut finish
Category

Vintage 1960s American Side Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Set of Six Harvey Probber Side Chairs
By Harvey Probber
Located in Hudson, NY
Set of 6 Probber chrome and vinyl side chairs.
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Set of Four Harvey Probber Side Chairs
By Harvey Probber
Located in Hudson, NY
Nice set of four chairs. Mahogany frames with new upholstery.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set of Four Harvey Probber Side Chairs
Set of Four Harvey Probber Side Chairs
H 32 in W 21.75 in D 24 in
Set of Four Handwoven Rattan Chairs by Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Great set of four chairs from the 1980s by Harvey Probber.
Category

20th Century Haitian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

"Knight" Chair by Harvey Probber
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Single "Knight" chair designed by Harvey Probber. Great as a desk chair or for extra seating.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Side Chairs

Materials

Brass

"Knight" Chair by Harvey Probber
"Knight" Chair by Harvey Probber
H 36 in W 20 in D 22 in
1950s Black Metal Base and Maple Side Chairs by Paul McCobb
By Harvey Probber, Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE
Side chairs in maple, metal base, USA, 1955. This set of eight side chairs are designed by Paul
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

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Harvey Probber Game Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of harvey probber game chairs available for sale. Each of these unique harvey probber game chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and mahogany. Harvey probber game chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of harvey probber game chairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern harvey probber game chairs are of considerable interest. Harvey probber game chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Harvey Probber, Paul McCobb and Stakmore Company are consistently popular.

How Much are Harvey Probber Game Chairs?

Prices for harvey probber game chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, harvey probber game chairs begin at $400 and can go as high as $15,407, while the average can fetch as much as $3,200.

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.