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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Creator: Harvey Probber
Expertly Restored - Harvey Probber Walnut Night Stands
By Harvey Probber
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Curvaceous Harvey Probber Lounge Chairs
By Harvey Probber
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Curvaceous modern lounge chairs, designed by Harvey Probber, American, circa 1960s. They are currently being refinished and reupholstered and can be refinished in your choice...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
$3,850 / set
Harvey Probber Model PUB 70½ Mahogany and Brass Bench
By Harvey Probber
Located in Lynn, MA
Rare luxurious upholstered bench with mahogany legs with solid brass accents. Cataloged as PUB 70 ½ which is the largest version of the model. The bench is robust, heavy and well mad...
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20th Century American Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Brass
Harvey Probber Mid Century Walnut and Terrazzo Coffee Table
By Harvey Probber
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Harvey Probber Mid Century Walnut and Terrazzo Coffee Table
This coffee table measures: 66 wide x 19.5 deep x 15 inches high
Great Vintage Condition - Table has Minor Stain Wear at...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Terrazzo, Walnut
Harvey Probber Chaise Lounge
By Harvey Probber
Located in Middlesex, NJ
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Upholstery
Harvey Probber Rare Slipper Sofa Mahogany Wood and Mohair 1955c
By Harvey Probber
Located in Chicago, IL
Harvey Probber Rare Slipper Sofa in Mahogany and Mohair, c. 1955
A rare slipper-form sofa by Harvey Probber, featuring an elegant low profile and floating seat design. The solid maho...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Mohair, Mahogany
$14,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Mahogany and Brass Daybed by Harvey Probber, C. 1950s
By Harvey Probber
Located in Westport, CT
Mahogany and brass daybed by Harvey Probber, fully restored by Stamford Modern. Reupholstered in refined oatmeal twill for a soft, timeless look. The mahogany frame has been brought ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Brass
Harvey Probber Mid Century Ebonized Mahogany Dining Chairs - Set of 4
By Harvey Probber
Located in Esperance, NY
This is a fantastic set of four mid-century Harvey Probber chairs, featuring two captain chairs and two armless chairs.
Armless chairs measurements are:
38” H 19.75” W 18.25” D
Category
1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Harvey Probber Walnut and Terrazzo Side End Tables - Pair
By Harvey Probber
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Harvey Probber Walnut and Terrazzo Side End Tables - Pair
Each side table measures: 18.75 wide x 29.5 deep x 21 inches high
Great Vintage Condition - Tables have Minor Stain Wear a...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Terrazzo, Walnut
Harvey Probber Lounge Chair 1955
By Harvey Probber
Located in Chicago, IL
Harvey Probber Lounge Chair (1955)
This classic lounge chair by Harvey Probber features gently used mohair upholstery, providing luxurious comfort and style. It includes a loose cush...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Mohair, Walnut
$3,040 Sale Price
20% Off
Harvey Probber Walnut Flip Top Table
By Harvey Probber
Located in Astoria, NY
Harvey Probber Walnut Flip-Top Table, upon ebonized supports. Extended: 27.75" H x 66" W x 40.25" D. Provenance: From a New York City Area Collection.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Rosewood and Mahogany Chests by Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
Pair of tailored chests designed by Harvey Probber, having rosewood drawer fronts, tops and sides with dark mahogany trim, and legs, with brass feet. Both are in good, original condition, showing some cosmetic signs of age and use. Each dresser has three drawers, each drawer front is 7.75 inch H. Originally designed as dressers, these would also function well as large night tables...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Mahogany, Rosewood
Harvey Probber Double Chest and Vanity with Leather and Brass
By Harvey Probber
Located in Hanover, MA
Two beautifully restored complimentary chests flanking a hanging vanity case from Harvey Probber's "Cabinet Series" circa 1957.
Hazelnut finished mahog...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Brass
Mosaic Travertine Occasional / End Table by Harvey Probber, c. 1950
By Harvey Probber
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mosaic Travertine Occasional Table or End Table
by Harvey Probber, circa 1950
10 sided decagon travertine / stone faceted top on ply-wood base (ply-wood is not visible). Top is rem...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Travertine
Harvey Probber American Mid-Century Green Velvet Round Sofa
By Harvey Probber
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century large round sofa with a low curved partial backrest and emerald green velvet upholstery with a button tufted removable seat cush...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Large Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Two-Piece Sectional Sofa, Labeled
By Harvey Probber
Located in St. Louis, MO
Large Mid-Century Modern 1950s Harvey Probber two-piece sectional sofa with mahogany tapered legs. Sofa has original fabric, it needs to be reupholstered and foam replaced. There is ...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Rosewood Drum Side Table by Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in San Francisco, CA
A round occasional table with starburst rosewood veneer top on cylindrical pedestal with castered base. Good condition with light scuffs and wear consistent with age and use, no majo...
Category
1960s American Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Harvey Probber Sectional Sofa
By Harvey Probber
Located in Savannah, GA
Sectional corner sofa with integrated end table, 1960s.
Original orange velvet upholstery.
sofa with full back: 84 inches wide by 33 inches deep by 30 inches tall
sofa with half...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
$8,100 Sale Price
25% Off
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...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Mid Century Rosewood Desk Probber c 1950/60's
By Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
Chic, architectural design desk, designed by Harvey Probber, circa 1950/60's. The desk features a vibrant rosewood top, sides, and drawer fronts, with contrasting graphic black trim ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
$1,920 Sale Price
20% Off
Harvey Probber Zebrano & Ebonized Mahogany Two Drawer Desk
By Harvey Probber
Located in Bainbridge, NY
American Mid Century American Harvey Probber Inc. Writing Desk, 1960's. Featuring a rectangular form in mixed wood construction with smooth heavily veneered Zebrawood surface and ski...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Mahogany, Zebra Wood
Harvey Probber Wall Mounted Credenza with Inset Caned Doors, 1950s
By Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
Wall-mounted credenza in mahogany with brass pulls and inset caned doors by Harvey Probber, American, 1950s. “Harvey Probber” label inside the top drawer on right side.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Brass
Seldom Seen 4-piece Modernist Sectional Sofa "CUBO" Fire engine red !
By Harvey Probber
Located in Buffalo, NY
Seldom Seen 4-piece Modernist Sectional Sofa "CUBO" Fire engine red !Can be used in a variety of configurations.. Sofa (4-seater) love-seat a chair.. 4 chairs.. Wonderful original co...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Wool, Walnut
Wonderful 2 Piece Harvey Probber Sectional Sofa Mid-century
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful 2 piece signed Harvey Probber sectional sofa. This piece is in vintage condition with it's original floral tapesty fabric which does show wear. This sofa will definitely n...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Upholstery
$4,160 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair Vintage Harvey Probber Wicker & Chrome Chairs Leather Cushions D43 Model
By Harvey Probber
Located in Toledo, OH
Vintage pair Harvey Probber wicker, tubular chrome and leather side chairs D43 Model. Removable brown leather cushions, and chrome is in fantasti...
Category
20th Century North American Modern Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Mid Century Probber Travertine Top Wood Base Coffee Table c 1950/60's
By Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
Chic architectural Mid Century coffee table having a rectangular travertine style marble top, mounted on an architectural wood base. The table is in good, original condition, showin...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Marble
Harvey Probber Sloped Arm Sofa
By Harvey Probber
Located in Hanover, MA
At last, a mid-century sofa at a comfortable seat height thanks to its 10 inch high legs.
Original Harvey Probber mid-century modern sofa with distinctive sloped arms and square tape...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Brass
Set of Six Wicker and Chrome Dining Chairs att. to Fabricus Kastholm for Probber
By Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius, Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
Chic set of woven wicker and tubular chrome dining chairs, design attributed to Kastholm and Fabricus, for Harvey Probber Inc. made in Denmark circa 1970’s. There is some debate with...
Category
1970s Danish Post-Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Chrome
$6,400 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Harvey Probber Mid Century Barrel Back Chrome Lounge Chairs in Knoll Fabric
By Harvey Probber
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Absolutely stunning, sleek design by Harvey Probber, chrome frame with floating armchair. Gorgeous example of timeless modern styling, and in an enviable pair.
Chrome is in excel...
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Harvey Probber “Arch” King Size Walnut Headboard, 1950
By Harvey Probber
Located in Chicago, IL
Harvey Probber “Arch” King Size Walnut Headboard, 1950s. Great condition.
Measures 39” tall 80.5” wide 2” deep
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Harvey Probber Black Lacquered Mahogany and Brass Nightstands, Newly Refinished
By Harvey Probber
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of Mid-Century Modern nightstands
By Harvey Probber
USA, 1960s
Black lacquered mahogany, with original brass trim and hardware.
Measures: 19"W x 14"D ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Brass
Harvey Probber Gazelle Mid Century Ebonized Mahogany Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By Harvey Probber
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Harvey Probber Gazelle Mid Century Ebonized Mahogany Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Each armless chair measures: 17.75 wide x 32 deep x 39.25 high, with a seat height of 19 inches
Each ca...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Mahogany
Pair of Harvey Probber - Cane Back Barrel (HOOP) Chairs / Classic Modernist
By Harvey Probber
Located in Buffalo, NY
A pair of barrel back cane lounge chairs by Harvey Probber. Sleek ,elegant ,classic design,, Reupholstered seat cushions.. professional repairs to the caning (see photos) Hand deli...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Naugahyde, Cane, Wood
Harvey Probber Model PUB 70½ Mahogany and Brass Bench
By Harvey Probber
Located in Lynn, MA
Rare luxurious upholstered bench with mahogany legs with solid brass accents. Cataloged as PUB 70 ½ which is the largest version of the model. The bench is robust, heavy and well mad...
Category
20th Century American Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Brass
Harvey Probber & Jack Lenor Larsen Happiness Sectional Sofa, Lacquer Red 1968
By Harvey Probber, Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Harvey Probber & Jack Lenor Larsen Happiness corner sectional sofa, lacquer red, 1968-1972. Gorgeous low slung modern sectional seating set of three. This is a truly extraordinary, museum-worthy set.
Certain Larsen designs have captured the public’s imagination and are recognized as “signature” pieces. According to company records, the Happiness design was inspired by a Chinese robe and Ming Dynasty embroideries in the collection of the Henry Art Gallery of the University of Washington, where Larsen did his undergraduate work. It was introduced with four colorways – amethyst quartz, Ming gold...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Textile, Wool, Mohair
Harvey Probber Mid Century Bleached Mahogany Expanding Saber Leg Dining Table
By Harvey Probber
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Harvey Probber Mid Century Bleached Mahogany Expanding Saber Leg Dining Table with 4 Leaves
This table measures: 47.75 wide x 47.75 deep x 29 inches high, with a chair clearance of ...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Harvey Probber Lounge Chair and Ottoman c. 1970's
By Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
Chic low slung upholstered lounge chair and ottoman designed by Harvey Probber, circa 1970's. The upholstered elements sit on recessed wood plinth bases. Both the chair and matching...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Upholstery
Excellent Harvey Probber Curved Slim Walnut Desk Mid-Century Modern
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Sculptural modern "Advent" model walnut desk, designed by Harvey Probber, American, circa 1960s. Beautiful graining to the wood. This particular desk is in wonderful vintage condit...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Credenza
By Harvey Probber
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage modern hutch featured in rich rosewood grain, Lucite base, four drawers, spacious storage space, and brass trimming.
Please confirm the item location (NY or NJ).
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Wood
Harvey Probber Mid-Century American "Arch" King-Size Walnut Headboard
By Harvey Probber
Located in Queens, NY
Mid-Century American wooden "Arch" headboard with Gothic arches separated by natural walnut panels and a smooth dark finish. (HARVEY PROBBER)
Wear to finish
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Black Leather Harvey Probber Swivel Lounge Chairs
By Harvey Probber
Located in Dallas, TX
If you're looking for a set of classic barrel chairs that'll stand the test of time, consider Harvey Probber, Model 303A swiveling chairs. The chair's solid-body design is perfectly ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Wood, Leather
Black Leather Leather 'Cubo' Sectional Sofa by Harvey Probber, 1970s
By Harvey Probber
Located in Dallas, TX
Thirteen-section black leather 'Cubo' sofa designed by Harvey Probber. The Cubo sectional is comprised of five sections with attached back cushions, one...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Leather
Harvey Probber Brazilian Rosewood Boat-Shaped Extension Dining Table, Restored
By Harvey Probber
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern boat-shaped extension dining table
By Harvey Probber
USA, circa 1950s
Bookmatched Brazilian rosewood, with ebonized solid mahogany legs and...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Harvey Probber Leather Lounge Chairs
By Harvey Probber
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of cantilevered Harvey Probber leather lounge chairs c.1960s, USA. The leather chairs feature stainless steel chrome frames and tufted seat...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel, Chrome
$7,500 / set
Harvey Probber Curved Walnut Desk
By Harvey Probber
Located in Hanover, MA
Impressive and sculptural curved top executive desk in walnut by Harvey Probber.
Panoramic scale 84" wide x 34" deep x 29.5" high.
Seven bands of walnut in alternating grain directi...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Harvey Probber Pair of Leather & Chrome Slipper Lounge Chairs Cantilevered Seats
By Harvey Probber
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This elegant pair of Probber lounge chairs has a dynamic profile acheived by the use of a cantalievered seat supported by polished stainless steel frames...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
Pair Of Harvey Probber Hexagonal Terrazzo Side Tables
By Harvey Probber
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of mid-century modern, Moroccan influenced, side/end tables by Harvey Probber feature hexagonal shaped, terrazzo stone tops with brass inlay on three sloping mahogany legs. The ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Brass
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
Tuxedo Sofa by Harvey Probber with Original Tags for Reupholstery, circa 1950
By Harvey Probber
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Tuxedo Sofa by Harvey Probber with Original Tags
for Reupholstery - Extra Long
"you pick the fabric / make it your own"
"current fabric is not the original fabric"
"current fabric...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Upholstery
Harvey Probber Deep Tufted Sectional from the Nuclear Sert Series Early 1950s
By Harvey Probber
Located in Dallas, TX
This two-piece Harvey Probber Nuclear Sert sectional sofa is one of his earliest designs and was fabricated in the early 1950s.
This is a beaut...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Harvey Probber Midcentury Saber Leg Extension Dining Table
By Harvey Probber
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stylish Mid-Century Modern dining table designed by Harvey Probber featuring two 16 inch extending leaves for a total of 98 inches. The iconic table has sabre formed legs with a dram...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
$4,500 Sale Price
33% Off
Taboret Table by Probber from the Architectural Series
By Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
Classic table from the Architectural series, circa 1960s. Hard to find examples from this line by Probber. This diminutive table features a thick ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Furniture
Red and Blue Harvey Probber Sofa with Jupe by Jackie Hand Embroidered Fabric
By Jack Lenor Larsen, Harvey Probber
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
$13,930 Sale Price
30% Off
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...
Category
1960s American Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Mahogany
Pair of Harvey Probber Tuxedo Sofas in Lee Jofa Upholstery
By Harvey Probber
Located in Dallas, TX
These beautiful sofas have been completely restored. Newly upholstered in a high-quality fabric by Lee Jofa. The fabric has a beautiful pattern, a tight weave with nubby design detai...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Harvey Probber Credenza
By Harvey Probber
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Harvey Probber Credenza with 2 vinyl and brass sliding doors and pull out drawers. Formica Top is very convincing! In fact I will admit I thought it was wood when I bought the piec...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Brass
$2,400
Mid Century Modern Rare Harvey Probber Curved Macassar Corner Tables - A Pair
By Harvey Probber
Located in Morristown, NJ
c. 1960s, USA, a rare pair of Harvey Probber corner tables with Macassar ebony veneer tops and dark stained tapering round wood legs. The triangular tables have a curved longside edge. The tables are unmarked and likely a custom order.
Harvey Probber (1922-2003) was born in Brooklyn, New York, and designed his first sofa at age 16, selling it for $10. By the time he finished high school, he was selling sketches of furniture to companies in Manhattan. Probber was an autodidact, having very little formal training at a time when most designers had formal architectural or art degrees.
He did, however, take a few night classes at Pratt Institute and had on- the-job training in furniture production while working for Trade Upholstery. After serving in the Coast Guard during the 1940s, Probber worked briefly as a cabaret singer, but by 1945 he had opened Harvey Probber, Inc. Realizing that post-war families wanted more flexibility in their homes and their lifestyles, he was the frst to introduce modular seating. His pieces had understated modern...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Steel
Harvey Probber Rosewood Travertine Decagon Bar
By Harvey Probber
Located in Lynn, MA
A special rosewood decagon side cabinet #1151 by Harvey Probber. This rare special order includes original pristine travertine top, a lock for top drawer, and brass, chrome rods for ...
Category
20th Century American Other Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Mahogany, Rosewood
Harvey Probber Mid-Century Modern Black Lacquer and Brass King Size Headboard
By Harvey Probber
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional Mid-Century Modern king Size headboard in black lacquered mahogany and brass
By Harvey Probber
USA, 1950s
Measures: 80"W x 2"D x 35"H.
Professional...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Harvey Probber Hoop Barrel Back Cane Lounge Chairs
By Harvey Probber, Paul McCobb
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Harvey Probber Hoop Barrel Back Cane Lounge Chairs
Wear to original finish. Cane in nice shape. Pronbably requires reupholstery...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Cane
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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