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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
Harvey Probber Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Executive Desk with Travertine Top
By Harvey Probber
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Discover the elegance of the 1960s with our exquisitely restored Harvey Probber Mid-Century Modern Executive Desk. A masterpiece of design and craftsmanship, this desk is constructed...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture

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Marble, Steel, Metal

Stunning Midcentury Harvey Probber Credenza Sideboard Audio Cabinet
By Harvey Probber
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Incredibly crafted Harvey Probber Stunning Midcentury credenza, sideboard or audio cabinet. Retains the metal tag inside top drawer. Beautiful bleached walnut wood with 4 ebonized interior...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture

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Brass

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 maho...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture

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Brass

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

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Hardwood

Mid-Century Dresser Designed by Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handsome Mid-Century Modern highboy dresser designed by Harvey Probber. Dark mahogany exterior throughout. The cabinet doors show an interesting woven pattern with vertical brass acc...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Furniture

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Storage Cabinet
By Harvey Probber
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful rosewood and Mahogany storage cabinet features side by side storage behind elegant sliding doors. Shelf space on one side with set of four drawers on the other, this v...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture

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Rosewood, Mahogany

Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Set of 6 Dining Chairs
By Harvey Probber
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Set of 6 gorgeous Harvey Probber dining chairs. Two armchairs and 4 side chairs. Black ebonized wood frames with upholstered seats and back. Professionally reupholstered. In very goo...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Furniture

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Wood

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

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Chrome

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 frames. V shaped cane back and tapered legs.
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1950s American Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture

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Cane, Leather, Mahogany

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dresser with 6 Drawers by Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Ava, MO
Presenting this gorgeous 6 drawer Walnut Dresser by Harvey Probber (Attributed). Absolutely clean lines, accentuated steel black pulls with chromed plate backing. Elevated by the ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Furniture

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Metal

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

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Brass

Harvey Probber Pair of Circular Side Tables Walnut With Marble Tops Mid Century
By Harvey Probber
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Classic Harvey Probber, this walnut undulating base is a signature Probber design married with a Carrara marble top, these tables are showstoppers!
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Furniture

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Marble

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

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Upholstery, Wood

Mid-Century Nine Drawer Dresser signed Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Trenton, NJ
The stylish vintage elegance of this 1950s bedroom dresser from Harvey Probber features clean mid-century modern design, carved wood handles, and quality manufacture. Perfect nine drawer bedroom storage makes a striking vintage modern dresser...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Furniture

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Wood

Mid-Century Harvey Probber Chest of Drawers
By Harvey Probber
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mahogany six-drawer dresser with brass pulls and two partitioned drawers. Perfect mid-century modern highboy dresser for bedroom storage. Iconic Harvey Probber style drawer pulls, or...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture

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Mahogany

Flip Top Dining or Console Table by Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pasadena, TX
Flip top dining or console table by Harvey Probber Versatile Walnut with gatefold base that allows table to expand from console to dining table...
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Furniture

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Walnut

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

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Leather

Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Walnut with Black Marble Cocktail Table
By Harvey Probber
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber walnut with black marble cocktail table A Mid-Century Modern table designed by Harvey Probber which co...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture

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Marble

Harvey Probber Rosewood Desk, 1960s, Usa
By Harvey Probber
Located in Miami, FL
Restored Harvey Probber rosewood desk.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture

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Rosewood

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

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Burl

Harvey Probber Walnut And Travertine Marble Table
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pasadena, TX
A mid century modern table designed by Harvey Probber which could be used as a coffee table or gaming table. Walnut top with a travertine marble insert and an ebonized wooden base.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture

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Marble

Harvey Probber Writing Desk- Signed
By Harvey Probber
Located in Trenton, NJ
This impressive mid-century modern writing desk from Harvey Probber features a striking yet simple 1950's design in quality manufacture. The vintage mahogany finish, carved wood handles...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Furniture

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Wood

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

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Wood

Set of Four Harvey Probber Mahogany Dining Chairs, 1950s
By Harvey Probber
Located in Southampton, NJ
Set of Four Harvey Probber Mahogany Dining Chairs, 1950s fully restored with beautifully maintained original finish.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Furniture

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Mahogany, Upholstery

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

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Aluminum

Harvey Probber Mid-Century Modern Teak and Walnut Bow Tie Extension Dining Table
By Harvey Probber
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern teak and walnut bow tie dining table designed by Harvey Probber. The table features a gorgeous teak wood top in ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture

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Brass

Handsome Harvey Probber 2-Piece Nuclear Sert Sectional Sofa Mid-Century Modern
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Handsome Harvey Probber 2-piece Nuclear Sert series sofa sectional. This piece will need to be re-upholstered-fabric is worn and dated and foam is hardening. This sectional measure 2...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture

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Upholstery, Walnut

Harvey Probber Gondola Slipper Chairs
By Harvey Probber
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning pair of Mid-Century Gondola chairs by Harvey Probber makes an elegant statement in any setting. Comfortable high back design is accentuated by beautiful upholstery and ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture

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Upholstery, Mahogany

Pair of Midcentury Harvey Probber Nightstands End Tables
By Harvey Probber
Located in Baltimore, MD
A remarkable pair of midcentury nightstands, end tables by Harvey Probber. These absolute jewels remain in nearly pristine condition. The lines are clean and elegant with exceptional...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Nightstand
By Harvey Probber
Located in Trenton, NJ
This Harvey Probber nightstand offers an upper bedside drawer with lower cubby style storage. Perfect height for use as a bedside table or li...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Furniture

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Wood

Harvey Probber Two-Part Cabinet or Credenza
By Harvey Probber
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant two-part cabinet or credenza, designed by Harvey Probber, circa 1960s. This piece is a versatile size and can be used as a vitrine, display cabinet, credenza, bar, or bookshe...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture

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Metal, Brass

Leather Faced Probber Chest
By Harvey Probber
Located in Dallas, TX
Luxurious Harvey Probber leather faced chest of drawers. Sliding doors open to reveal an abundance of cork lined shelving. Retains original label. Coordinating dresser available from...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Furniture

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Brass

Harvey Probber Hexagonal Mahogany and Terrazzo Marble Side Table
By Harvey Probber
Located in Chicago, IL
Three-legged Harvey Probber side or end table with original hexagonal terrazzo top with inlaid brass. Sculpted bleached mahogany legs with bleached mahogany supports.
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1950s American Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture

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Walnut, Terrazzo

Vintage Rosewood Mahogany Harvey Probber Credenza
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pasadena, TX
Harvey Probber Fall River Mass 77" Harvey Probber credenza Rare Harvey Probber credenza in rosewood and mahogany. Rosewood doors open to white lacquered drawers and open st...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Furniture

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Mahogany, Rosewood

Vintage Modern Walnut Writing Desk by Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern writing desk by Harvey Probber. This desk features walnut construction, ample leg room, and three drawers for storage of files and odds and ends. A beautiful vinta...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture

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Walnut

Vintage Harvey Probber Dresser or Credenza
By Harvey Probber
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This unique side by side storage piece by Harvey Probber features spacious drawers for storage in any room. Perfect Mid-Century Modern piece for use as a credenza or bedroom dresser....
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture

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Mahogany, Rosewood

Harvey Probber Bleached Mahogany Saber Leg Dining Table
By Harvey Probber
Located in Chicago, IL
Bleached and toned mahogany sabre leg dining table by Harvey Probber. Parquetry bordered and exceptional wood grained top with solid carved mahogany s...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture

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Mahogany

Pair of Mid-Century Harvey Probber Slipper Chairs
By Harvey Probber
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning pair of modern lounge chairs by Harvey Probber feature tufted vinyl seat backs with wide slipper seats. Cantilevered heavy chrome frame mak...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture

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Chrome

Pair Harvey Probber Model 915 Chair
By Harvey Probber
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elegant pair of lounge chairs in bleached mahogany with caned sides. The tapered and tailored design easily works in both traditional and ultra-modern interiors.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture

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Cane, Mahogany

Mahogany and Lacquer Sideboard by Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Dorchester, MA
This is a striking version of one of Harvey Probber's 1950s mahogany sideboards. At center are four large drawers with wide inset handles; the top drawer is divided into five section...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture

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Metal

Set of Low-Profile Swivel Chairs by Harvey Probber, C. 1950s
By Harvey Probber
Located in Stamford, CT
A timeless pair of swivel chairs, designed by the iconic Harvey Probber in the 1950s and brought back to life by Stamford Modern through a comprehensive restoration process. These ch...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Furniture

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Twill, Oak

1972 Harvey Probber Mid Century Modern 6 Piece Brown Cubo Tufted Sectional Sofa
By Harvey Probber
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A RARE Harvey Probber 1972 "Cubo" sectional sofa. A timeless design from an incredible designer in Harvey Probber. Probber designed this iconic sofa in 1972 taking inspiration from t...
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1970s Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture

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Fabric

Architectural Harvey Probber Bench Low Etagere Console
By Harvey Probber
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegant architectural Harvey Probber bench etagere. Very thoughtful in all of the proportions and placements of forms. A fine example of Harvey Probber work. Probber craftsmanship is...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Furniture

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Wood

Unusual Harvey Probber Green Hexagon Terrazzo Top Side Table Mid-century Modern
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Unusual Harvey Probber light green terrazzo hexagon top side table. We have had plenty of these wonderful Probber side tables but we have never had on with a celery green terrazzo ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture

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Bronze

Pair of Decagon Dry Bar Cabinets by Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Dallas, TX
A stunning pair of rare side cabinets No. 1151 or dry bars designed and produced by Harvey Probber. U.S.A., circa 1950's. Functional and well designed. Decagonal shaped cabinets exec...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture

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Wood

Set of Six "Classic Dining Chairs" by Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of six model 1055 side chairs, in dark stained mahogany with padded back and seat upholstered in a vintage patchwork fabric.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture

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Mahogany

Harvey Probber Bench with Brass Accents, 1955
By Harvey Probber
Located in Hamburg, PA
A minimalist designer bench by Harvey Probber, 1955. This modern bench has brass accents and mahogany legs. The solid brass accents can be polished bu...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture

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Brass

Harvey Probber Pair Swivel Cube Lounge Club Chairs, #1461, 1960
By Harvey Probber
Located in Chicago, IL
Harvey Probber Pair Swivel Cube Lounge Club Chairs, #1461, 1960. Original crushed velvet. There is some minor sun fading to the original crushed velvet.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture

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Upholstery

Set of Club Chairs by Harvey Probber, C. 1950s
By Harvey Probber
Located in Stamford, CT
A timeless classic designed by Harvey Probber in the 1950s - a pair of club chairs that exude elegance and sophistication. Crafted with walnut bases, these chairs boast a sleek, stur...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Furniture

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Velvet, Walnut

Harvey Probber Armchairs
By Harvey Probber
Located in Highland, IN
These light, lithe and elegant armchairs by Harvey Probber are scaled perfectly to serve as part of a larger seating group or on their own as occasional chairs. Their proportions and...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture

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Upholstery, Mahogany

Harvey Probber Barrel Back Cane Lounge Chair 1960s
By Harvey Probber
Located in Dallas, TX
Extraordinarily well designed 1960's cane back lounge chair by Harvey Probber. Constructed of solid mahogany and restored with new handwoven raw cane. The frame has been refinished t...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Furniture

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Cane

3 Harvey Probber Terrazzo & Bronze Inlay Hexagonal Side Tables Sold Individually
By Harvey Probber
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
3 Harvey Probber Terrazzo & Bronze Inlay Hexagonal Side Tables Sold Individually Designed by Harvey Probber (1922-2003) USA, Circa 1950s We are pleased to offer three period Harvey ...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Furniture

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Bronze

Stylish Harvey Probber Nucleus 2 Piece Mahogany Circular Coffee Table
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stylish Harvey Probber Nucleus coffee or cocktail table in mahogany, circa 1952. Two semi circle table tops that can connect together to form a circ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture

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Copper

Harvey Probber Pair of Ebonized and Etched Brass Doors Cabinets Credenza
By Harvey Probber
Located in Miami, FL
Fantastic pair of Harvey Probber cabinets. Quite versatile as they could be used independently or side by side. The one with the doors measures 42” long, 18.25” deep and 32.5” hig...
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1950s American Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture

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Brass

Rare and Excellent Harvey Probber Oak and Leather Arm Chair
By Harvey Probber
Located in Hudson, NY
Rare armchair designed by Harvey Probber and coming from Probber's own personal home and collection. This is a basic armchair likely designed later due to the more postmodern design ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Furniture

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Leather, Oak

Harvery Probber Post Modern 3pc Lacquered Credenza with Custom Mirrored Base
By Harvey Probber
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A Harvey Probber post modern 3pc lacquered credenza. This is a super unique and rare piece of furniture from one of the 20th Century's greatest designers in Harvey Probber. This cust...
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Late 20th Century Harvey Probber Furniture

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Wood

Harvey Probber Travertine and Mahogany Pierced Side Table
By Harvey Probber
Located in Dallas, TX
A great looking and high-quality side table with a travertine top and a pierced mahogany base. Would look great in any room.
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Furniture

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Travertine

1950s Harvey Probber Slipper chair boucle solid brass legs mid century modern
By Harvey Probber
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A rare offering from Harvey Probber. Very few examples have surfaced of this chair. Fully restored in white boucle with great curves floating on thin solid brass legs. Condition:...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture

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Brass

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 Florence Knoll, Adrian Pearsall, and Eero Saarinen. Prices for Harvey Probber furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at £645 and can go as high as £27,414, while a piece like these, on average, fetch £4,435.

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