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
Sculptural Modern Walnut Desk by Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sculptural modern "Advent" model walnut desk, designed by Harvey Probber, American, circa 1960s. Beautiful graining to the wood.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Set of 3 Mid-Century Modernist Hexagonal Terrazzo Side Tables by Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
This unique Set of Three Mid-Century Modernist Hexagonal Terrazzo Side Tables W/Brass Inlays & Curved Walnut Supports by Harvey Probber originates from the United States, Circa 1950....
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass
Harvey Probber Pair of Modern Swivel Cube Occasional Lounge Club Chairs, #1461
By Harvey Probber
Located in Toledo, OH
Pair of modern swivel cube occasional chairs by Harvey Probber. Original heavy wool Knoll fabric, cube form chairs on a round swivel base. Model # 1461, ci...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Wool
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...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Brass
A Rare Harvey Probber End Table
By Harvey Probber
Located in San Francisco, CA
Extremely rare Harvey Probber end table in wenge. Features a square tabletop with a trapezoidal base.
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Wenge
Harvey Probber Leather & Brass Bench
By Harvey Probber
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Harvey Probber button tufted leather mahogany and solid brass bench circa mid 1950’s. Newly upholstered and finished.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Brass
Harvey Probber Mid Century Cube Swivel Lounge Chairs - Pair
By Harvey Probber
Located in Countryside, IL
Harvey Probber Mid Century Cube Swivel Lounge Chairs - Pair
Each lounge chair measures: 30 wide x 30.5 deep x 25.5 high, with a seat height of 15.5 and ar...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Metal
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Terrazzo and Walnut Surfboard-Form Coffee Table 'Manner of Harvey Probber'
By Harvey Probber
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century (circa 1950) sculptural cocktail / coffee table with a tapered oval terrazzo top reminiscent of a surfboard and walnut 'post' and 'fin' legs that support and pie...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Marble
Harvey Probber Olive Ash Burl, Rosewood and Mahogany Gentleman's Chest
By Harvey Probber
Located in Chicago, IL
This sleek clean lined Harvey Probber gentleman's bureau features burl wood doors with recessed rosewood pulls. The doors slide to reveal three cork lined trays and four shirt drawer...
Category
1950s American Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Burl, Cork, Lacquer, Mahogany, Rosewood
$5,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Harvey Probber Asian Style Side Table with Dark Travertine Top
By Harvey Probber
Located in St. Louis, MO
Harvey Probber Asian style side table with Italian walnut Roman travertine. The sculptural mahogany base has just been refinished, color matched...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Travertine
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 ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Harvey Probber Green and Blue Patterned Velvet Cube Armchairs
By Harvey Probber
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of American Mid-Century cube armchairs with bold patterned blue and green velvet upholstery with removable seat and back cushions. (HARVEY PROBBER)(PRICED AS Pair)
Minor wear t...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet
Harvey Probber Queen Size Head Board in Mahogany and Brass, 1950s
By Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
Queen size headboard model no 861-80 with curved mahogany slats and brass frame by Harvey Probber, American, 1950's.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Two-Drawer Cocktail Table in Walnut and Brass, Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
This elegant and refined cocktail table was designed by Harvey Probber and handmade in Fall River, Massachusetts circa 1960. Probber believed that "aging gracefully" represented the ...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Brass
Harvey Probber Mid Century Rosewood and Mahogany Armoire Highboy Dresser
By Harvey Probber
Located in Countryside, IL
Harvey Probber Mid Century Rosewood and Mahogany Armoire Highboy Dresser
This highboy measures: 42 wide x 18 deep x 54.5 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we c...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Mahogany, Rosewood
Stylish Harvey Probber Super Deep 3 Seat Sofa Mid-Century Modern
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stylish Harvey Probber 3 seater sofa with super deep cushions. We just love everything about this handsome mid-century sofa from the 37"deep seat cushions to the Dorothy Leibes attri...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
$4,200 Sale Price
20% Off
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...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Brass
Harvey Probber Impressive 16 Foot Angle Sofa
By Harvey Probber
Located in Dallas, TX
This sofa has a wow factor. The upholstery is actually good and we think the seat cushion could be flipped to show the unfaded section. It can also be reupholstered to update. This s...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Stunning Harvey Probber Rosewood 2 leaf Extension Table w Mahogany & Brass Legs
By Harvey Probber, Harvey Probber
Located in Hudson, NY
Excellent example of Harvey Probber's dining table No. 1287. Rare and beautiful completely refinished book-matched Brazilian rosewood top, apron, and leaves. Complimented by elegant...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Brass
Harvey Probber Travertine and Mahogany Nightstands or End Tables
By Harvey Probber
Located in Atlanta, GA
Mid Century Travertine and Mahogany Nightstands or End Tables, designed by Harvey Probber, American, circa 1960s. These came out of the same location, but they are not exactly a matc...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Travertine
Pair of Harvey Probber Saber Leg Pull-Up Chairs 1960's
By Harvey Probber
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Harvey Probber Saber Leg Pull-Up Chairs 1960's
Elegant pair of Harvey Probber pull-up chairs with solid mahogany frames and signature saber legs. Fully restored to original s...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
$6,000 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Midcentury Modern Decagon Cabinet by Harvey Prober, circa 1950
By Harvey Probber
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Midcentury Modern walnut Decagon cabinet by Harvey Probber, circa 1950. With the original label.
The interior features an open storage space with one top drawer.
Category
1950s Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
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
Mid-Century Harvey Probber Burger Bun Pink Velvet Settee
By Harvey Probber, Adriano Piazzesi
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fantastic Mid-Century Modern settee designed by Italian architect Adriano Piazzesi for Harvey Probber, Inc. Burger bun is a whimsical kidney shaped form des...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Steel
Two-Tier Double Diamond Coffee Table by Harvey Probber with Brushed Brass Base
By Harvey Probber
Located in Dallas, TX
This custom-ordered angular "Double Diamond" coffee table by Harvey Probber was made in the 1960s. It was built to complement the coordinating Probber "Nuclear Sert" sofa that we hav...
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...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Upholstery
Pair of Mid-Century Modernist Hexagonal Terrazzo Side Tables by Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
This unique Pair of Three Mid-Century Modernist Hexagonal Terrazzo Side Tables W/ Brass Inlays & Curved Walnut Supports by Harvey Probber originates from the United States, Circa 195...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass
Harvey Probber Mid Century Bleached Mahogany Expanding Saber Leg Dining Table
By Harvey Probber
Located in Countryside, 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
Set of Low-Profile Swivel Chairs by Harvey Probber, C. 1950s
By Harvey Probber
Located in Westport, 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...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Twill, Oak
Harvey Probber Cantilevered Lounge Chairs
By Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
Dynamic pair of Harvey Probber cantilevered lounge chairs. Extremely comfortable having a wide body with lots of room offering a prefect sitt...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel, Chrome
$4,800 / set
Pair of Attributed to Harvey Probber Hexagonal Swivel Lounge Chairs
By Harvey Probber
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Attributed to Harvey Probber Hexagonal Swivel Lounge Chairs, These chairs feature an Irregular Hexagon shape with six sides of different lengths, with a pillow back. They hav...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Upholstery
$6,000 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Harvey Probber Tuxedo Sofa
By Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
Harvey Probber tuxedo sofa . We have upgraded this sofa with complete new set of springs and upholstered it in Pierre Frey's Chenille Saint ...
Category
20th Century American Modern Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
$10,500
Spectacular Harvey Probber Even Arm Tuxedo Sofa Mid-Century Modern
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Spectacular Harvey Probber even arm Tuxedo sofa. This sofa was reupholstered by the original owners in this sensational tropical abstract fabric probably in the 80's-has been well ca...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
$5,480 Sale Price
20% Off
Harvey Probber Original Oak Parsons Style Lounge Chair a Pair
By Harvey Probber, Hein Stolle, Milo Baughman
Located in Bensalem, PA
Pair of Harvey Probber original solid Oak lounge chairs very solid with very nice lines. Feel free to reach out with any questions.
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Harvey Probber Desk in Mahogany 1950s 'Signed'
By Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
Desk in mahogany with alternating grain top and brass sabots by Harvey Probber, American, 1950s (label in drawer reads "designed by Harvey Probber"). This desk is beautifully made.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Brass
Architectural Series lounge chair in leather by Harvey Probber in STOCK
By Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
Measures: 30 x 30 x 30, SH 16”
Leather
Category
2010s American Modern Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Leather, Oak
$2,295 Sale Price
63% Off
Harvey Probber Side by Side Chifforobe Style Gorgeous Rosewood Dresser MINT
By Harvey Probber, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Harvey Probber Side by Side Chifforobe Style Gorgeous Rosewood Dresser MINT.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
2 Door Mahogany Credenza by Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Los Angeles, CA
2 Door Credenza by Harvey Probber
Dimensions: 42"w x 18"d x 33"h
Designer: Harvey Probber
Material: Mahogany and Bleached Rosewood
Condition: Wear consistent with age and use
VNT1600
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Mahogany, Rosewood
Mid-Century Club Chair and Ottoman by Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Dorchester, MA
This classic mid-century club chair by Harvey Probber offers a comfortable rest with down-filled cushions on an upholstered frame set on mahogany feet. The corresponding ottoman feat...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Textile, Down, Mahogany
Pair of Wardrobes in Mahogany and Leather by Harvey Probber 1950s
By Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully outfitted wardrobes/chests of drawers in mahogany, doors with inset leather and brass bands, by Harvey Probber, American 1950s (label in drawer reads "designed by Harvey ...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Brass
Huge Harvey Probber Walnut and Terrazzo Marble Table
By Harvey Probber
Located in Berlin, DE
Designed by Harvey Probber which could be used as a coffee table or gaming table. Walnut top with a terrazzo insert and an ebonized wooden base with brass feet.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Brass
6 Harvey Probber Cane Back Dining Chairs
By Harvey Probber
Located in Hanover, MA
Set of six original Harvey Probber dining chairs from the collection of a 35 year employee in Fall River, MA. Nearly in New Old Stock (NOS) condition.
Minimalist design with loose cu...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Cane
$3,600 / set
Magnificent Harvey Probber Decagon Bar Cabinet Table Mid-Century
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Magnificent Harvey Probber bleached rosewood decagon bar cabinet. Highly figured bleached rosewood veneer on both the inside and outside case, with mahogany top, handles and plinth...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Rosewood, Mahogany
$5,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Harvey Probber Chest of Drawers
By Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern chest of drawers by Harvey Probber. Harvey Probber chest of drawers in bleached mahogany with four drawers brass sabots to the feet. Inside two top drawers have wh...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
Harvey Probber Mid Century Lounge Chairs, Pair
By Harvey Probber
Located in Countryside, IL
Harvey Probber Mid Century lounge chairs - Pair
This chair measures: 26 wide x 26 deep x 29 inches high, with a seat height of 18 and arm height of 25.25 inches
All pieces of f...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Chrome
$10,395 / set
Sculptural Walnut and Terrazzo Coffee Table by Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Iconic sculptural coffee table by American design master Harvey Probber. A substantial terrazzo stone top resists even the toughest coffee stains while Persian inspired cutouts help ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Terrazzo, Wood, Hardwood, Walnut
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 hardeni...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Harvey Probber Mid Century Brass Sectional Sofa
By Harvey Probber
Located in Countryside, IL
Harvey Probber Mid Century Brass Sectional Sofa
This sofa measures: 117.5 wide x 104.25 deep x 30 inches high, with a seat height of 16 inches
All pieces of furniture can be had in...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Brass
Harvey Probber Chaise Lounge
By Harvey Probber
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Upholstery
Pair of yellow Harvey Probber Lounge Chairs, USA 1960s
By Harvey Probber
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of Harvey Probber lounge chairs in yellow upholstery.
The chairs have vintage upholstery.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Upholstery
Harvey Probber Marble Top Rectangular Coffee Table w/ Brass Rectangular stretche
By Harvey Probber, Knoll
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice Mid-Century Modern rectangular coffee table by Harvey Probber. Nice around perimeter solid brass stretcher.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass
Brass Framed Biscuit Tufted Ottoman in Original Black Leather by Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Square, brass-framed ottoman on casters with its original biscuit tufted, black leather upholstery, designed by Harvey Probber. A scarcely seen example of this form in all original c...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Brass
$2,500 Sale Price
26% Off
Harvey Probber Occasional Table with Terrazzo Top
By Harvey Probber
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic Harvey Probber occasional table with terrazzo top and brass inlay.
Walnut octagonal base with decorative cut outs.
Category
1960s American Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Vintage Harvey Probber Mid Century Modern Ebonized Cane Hiprest Side Chair
By Harvey Probber
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Harvey Probber Mid Century Modern Ebonized Cane Hiprest Side Chair. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 33.5" H x 23.5" W x 22" D x 19" Seat height.
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Harvey Probber Blackened Walnut & Inlaid Travertine Coffee Table
By Harvey Probber
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Harvey Probber Blackened Walnut & Inlaid Travertine Coffee Table
USA, !950s
A rare find, designed by Harvey Probber in the 1950s, constructed in two parts, the octagonal top with in...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Travertine
$4,760 Sale Price
20% Off
Harvey Probber Extendable Dining Table with Solid Brass Stretchers
By Harvey Probber
Located in Hanover, MA
Magnificent minimalist design on a grand scale, ebonized mahogany dining table designed and produced by Harvey Probber, circa 1968 with solid brass square bar cross-stretchers and sq...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Steel
Harvey Probber Black Enamel X Base End Table, Circa 1960
By Harvey Probber
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Sculptural Harvey Probber Black Enameled Model 1216 Rectangular Side Table. Featuring a Black enameled rectangular beveled Teak surface, steam bent Mahogany curved slat x base with ...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
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 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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