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Harvey Probber Knights

Harvey Probber Knights Bench
Harvey Probber Knights Bench

Harvey Probber Knights Bench

$3,200

H 21 in W 27 in D 16 in

Harvey Probber Knights Bench

By Harvey Probber

Located in Dallas, TX

A "Knights Bench" in original orange lacquer with brass stretchers. Designed by Harvey Probber.

Category

Vintage 1950s Benches

Materials

Lacquer

Harvey Probber Knights Bench in Mahogany, Brass and Leather, Signed, 1950s
Harvey Probber Knights Bench in Mahogany, Brass and Leather, Signed, 1950s

Harvey Probber Knights Bench in Mahogany, Brass and Leather, Signed, 1950s

$4,000Sale Price|42% Off

H 20.75 in W 26 in D 16 in

Harvey Probber Knights Bench in Mahogany, Brass and Leather, Signed, 1950s

By Harvey Probber

Located in Brooklyn, NY

1950s Harvey Probber 'Knights' bench, model number 1173, with arched base and slatted seat in steam

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Brass

Harvey Probber Knights Bench ca' 1950's
Harvey Probber Knights Bench ca' 1950's

Harvey Probber Knights Bench ca' 1950's

$3,850Sale Price|30% Off

H 20.75 in W 26 in D 16 in

Harvey Probber Knights Bench ca' 1950's

By Harvey Probber

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A classic "Knights" bench by Harvey Probber ca' 1950's. Mahogany slats with brass supports and an

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Brass

Harvey Probber Mahogany Knights Bench
Harvey Probber Mahogany Knights Bench

Harvey Probber Mahogany Knights Bench

$5,200

H 20.5 in W 26 in D 17 in

Harvey Probber Mahogany Knights Bench

By Harvey Probber

Located in Toledo, OH

Beautiful knights bench model 1173 by Harvey Probber with a bent mahogany slatted seat, an arched

Category

Mid-20th Century Benches

Materials

Brass

Pair of Knights Benches, by Harvey Probber
Pair of Knights Benches, by Harvey Probber

Pair of Knights Benches, by Harvey Probber

$12,000 / set

H 20.75 in W 26.75 in D 17 in

Pair of Knights Benches, by Harvey Probber

By Harvey Probber

Located in Greensboro, NC

Pair of "Knights" benches by Harvey Probber. Lacquered mahogany with brass rail details. Very good

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Brass

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Harvey Probber 'Knights' Mid Century 1950’s Bench Ottoman
Harvey Probber 'Knights' Mid Century 1950’s Bench Ottoman

Harvey Probber 'Knights' Mid Century 1950’s Bench Ottoman

By Harvey Probber

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Harvey Probber 'Knights' bench in striped African mahogany, brass and a new white Turkish bouclé

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Brass

Harvey Probber Knights Bench / Stool
Harvey Probber Knights Bench / Stool

Harvey Probber Knights Bench / Stool

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H 23 in W 26 in D 17 in

Harvey Probber Knights Bench / Stool

By Harvey Probber

Located in Dallas, TX

A mahogany "Knights bench" by Harvey Probber.

Category

Vintage 1950s Stools

Materials

Mahogany

Knight's Bench by Harvey Probber
Knight's Bench by Harvey Probber

Knight's Bench by Harvey Probber

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H 20 in W 26 in D 17 in

Knight's Bench by Harvey Probber

By Harvey Probber

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Rare iconic Harvey Probber knight's bench. Mid Century 1950's stool made of bent mahogany and

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Brass

"Knight's Bench" by Harvey Probber
"Knight's Bench" by Harvey Probber

"Knight's Bench" by Harvey Probber

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H 21 in W 27 in D 17 in

"Knight's Bench" by Harvey Probber

By Harvey Probber

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

"Knight's Bench", model No. 1173, in mahogany with brass stretchers and cushion by Harvey Probber

Category

Vintage 1950s American Benches

Harvey Probber Slatted Knight's Bench
Harvey Probber Slatted Knight's Bench

Harvey Probber Slatted Knight's Bench

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H 17 in W 26 in D 20.5 in

Harvey Probber Slatted Knight's Bench

By Harvey Probber

Located in New York, NY

One of Probber's finest seating forms. The bentwood mahogany frame has been lighted restored and

Category

Vintage 1950s American Benches

Materials

Brass

Slatted Knights Bench by Harvey Probber

Slatted Knights Bench by Harvey Probber

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H 16 in W 26.5 in D 16 in

Slatted Knights Bench by Harvey Probber

By Harvey Probber

Located in Ferndale, MI

Slatted Knights Bench by Harvey Probber for Harvey Probber.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Benches

Knight's Bench in Mahogany by Harvey Probber
Knight's Bench in Mahogany by Harvey Probber

Knight's Bench in Mahogany by Harvey Probber

By Harvey Probber

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Knight's Bench, model No. 1173, in mahogany with brass stretchers and cushion by Harvey Probber

Category

Vintage 1950s American Benches

Rare Knights Throne Bench By Harvey Probber
Rare Knights Throne Bench By Harvey Probber

Rare Knights Throne Bench By Harvey Probber

By Harvey Probber

Located in Dallas, TX

This is one of Harvey Probber's Most unusual and sophisticated designs. It is also one of the

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Brass

Wood with Brass Slatted Knights Bench by Harvey Probber
Wood with Brass Slatted Knights Bench by Harvey Probber

Wood with Brass Slatted Knights Bench by Harvey Probber

By Harvey Probber

Located in Ferndale, MI

Wood with Brass Slatted Knights Bench by Harvey Probber for Probber Co.. 15.5" tall at center

Category

Vintage 1970s American Benches

Harvey Probber Mid-Century Modern Knights Bench in Mahogany
Harvey Probber Mid-Century Modern Knights Bench in Mahogany

Harvey Probber Mid-Century Modern Knights Bench in Mahogany

By Harvey Probber

Located in Astoria, NY

Mid-Century Modern 'Knights' bench model 1173 designed by Harvey Probber in the 1950s. The piece is

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Brass

Harvey Probber Pair of "Knights" Benches
Harvey Probber Pair of "Knights" Benches

Harvey Probber Pair of "Knights" Benches

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H 23.25 in W 27 in D 17 in

Harvey Probber Pair of "Knights" Benches

Located in Astoria, NY

Harvey Probber (American, 1922 - 2003), Pair of Mahogany and Brass "Knight's" Benches with original

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Brass

Harvey Probber dining table called Knight Reduced 20%
Harvey Probber dining table called Knight Reduced 20%

Harvey Probber dining table called Knight Reduced 20%

Located in Los Angeles, CA

lacquered dining table by Harvey Probber. This table has 2 leaves and a half, consisting of 22

Category

Vintage 1960s American Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

Sculptural Pair of Harvey Probber Slatted "Knights" Benches
Sculptural Pair of Harvey Probber Slatted "Knights" Benches

Sculptural Pair of Harvey Probber Slatted "Knights" Benches

Located in North Miami, FL

Stunning and classic pair of ebonized and high gloss clear lacquered slatted benches with polished brass connecting bars. Perfect in virtually any setting. Sold as a pair.

Category

20th Century American Benches

Harvey Probber Knights Benches
Harvey Probber Knights Benches

Harvey Probber Knights Benches

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H 21.5 in W 26.5 in D 17 in

Harvey Probber Knights Benches

By Harvey Probber

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of Harvey Probber bench's.     

Category

Vintage 1950s American Benches

Materials

Brass

Harvey Probber Knights Bench in Mahogany and Brass with Provenance, 1950s
Harvey Probber Knights Bench in Mahogany and Brass with Provenance, 1950s

Harvey Probber Knights Bench in Mahogany and Brass with Provenance, 1950s

By Harvey Probber

Located in Brooklyn, NY

1950s Harvey Probber 'Knights' bench, model number 1173, with arched base and slatted seat in steam

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Brass

Harvey Probber Knights Mahogany Bench with Original Orange Cushion, circa 1959
Harvey Probber Knights Mahogany Bench with Original Orange Cushion, circa 1959

Harvey Probber Knights Mahogany Bench with Original Orange Cushion, circa 1959

By Harvey Probber

Located in Saint Louis, MO

Uniquely made of steam bent mahogany slats with brass stretchers, this Harvey Probber midcentury

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Brass

Harvey Probber King Size "Knights Headboard"
Harvey Probber King Size "Knights Headboard"

Harvey Probber King Size "Knights Headboard"

By Harvey Probber

Located in Chicago, IL

Bone white lacquered "Knights Headboard" by Harvey Probber, king-size.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Pair of "Knights" Benches by Harvey Probber
Pair of "Knights" Benches by Harvey Probber

Pair of "Knights" Benches by Harvey Probber

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H 18 in W 26.5 in D 17 in

Pair of "Knights" Benches by Harvey Probber

By Harvey Probber

Located in Pawtucket, RI

Pair of "Knights" benches by American designer Harvey Probber. Intricate frame of lacquered wood

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Brass

Knight's Bench by Harvey Probber
Knight's Bench by Harvey Probber

Knight's Bench by Harvey Probber

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H 21 in W 26.75 in D 15.75 in

Knight's Bench by Harvey Probber

By Harvey Probber

Located in New York, NY

. Designed by Harvey Probber and produced by his company c. 1960. The wood has been refinished and the whole

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Brass

Harvey Probber Knights Bench
Harvey Probber Knights Bench

Harvey Probber Knights Bench

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Bent mahogany slatted bench with brass stretchers is an elegant and sculptural Probber design

Category

Vintage 1950s American Benches

Harvey Probber "Knight's Bench"
Harvey Probber "Knight's Bench"

Harvey Probber "Knight's Bench"

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H 20.75 in W 26.75 in D 16 in

Harvey Probber "Knight's Bench"

Located in Chicago, IL

This is a beautiful as well as sculptural bench. It is one of Probbers' best designs. Laminated

Category

Vintage 1960s American Benches

Materials

Brass

Harvey Probber knight's Table
Harvey Probber knight's Table

Harvey Probber knight's Table

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H 21 in W 20 in D 23 in

Harvey Probber knight's Table

Located in Portland, OR

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Category

Vintage 1950s American End Tables

Materials

Brass

Pair of  Harvey Probber Knight Chairs
Pair of  Harvey Probber Knight Chairs

Pair of Harvey Probber Knight Chairs

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H 36 in W 20 in D 22 in

Pair of Harvey Probber Knight Chairs

Located in New York, NY

Iconic Probber Dining Chair. Claremont Fabric.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Upholstery

Pair of Harvey Probber "Knights" Benches
Pair of Harvey Probber "Knights" Benches

Pair of Harvey Probber "Knights" Benches

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H 21 in W 27 in D 18 in

Pair of Harvey Probber "Knights" Benches

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Bent Wood Slats with Brass Strechers

Category

Vintage 1960s American Stools

Materials

Brass

Set of 10 Harvey Probber Knight Chairs

Set of 10 Harvey Probber Knight Chairs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Iconic Probber Dining Chairs, Original Walnut Finish We will refinish and upholster COM

Category

Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Upholstery

Harvey Probber Set of 6 Knight Chairs
Harvey Probber Set of 6 Knight Chairs

Harvey Probber Set of 6 Knight Chairs

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H 36 in W 20 in D 22 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

Harvey Probber Set of 2 Knight Chairs
Harvey Probber Set of 2 Knight Chairs

Harvey Probber Set of 2 Knight Chairs

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H 36 in W 20 in D 22 in

Harvey Probber Set of 2 Knight Chairs

By Harvey Probber

Located in New York, NY

Set of 2 Harvey Probber Knight dining chairs, newly restored in a high polished dark walnut finish

Category

Vintage 1960s American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet

"Knight's Bench" by Harvey Probber
"Knight's Bench" by Harvey Probber

"Knight's Bench" by Harvey Probber

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H 21 in W 27 in D 17 in

"Knight's Bench" by Harvey Probber

By Harvey Probber

Located in New York, NY

Iconic 1950s design by Harvey Probber in ebonized walnut and brass. Superb original condition of

Category

Vintage 1950s American Benches

Materials

Brass

"Knight" Chair by Harvey Probber
"Knight" Chair by Harvey Probber

"Knight" Chair by Harvey Probber

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H 36 in W 20 in D 22 in

"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

Harvey Probber Knight's Bench
Harvey Probber Knight's Bench

Harvey Probber Knight's Bench

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H 16 in W 26.5 in D 17 in

Harvey Probber Knight's Bench

By Harvey Probber

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Harvey Probber knight's bench. Great form. Bent mahogany and brass. Refinished in ebony brown.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Stools

Materials

Brass

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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.

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