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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Period: 1950s
Creator: Harvey Probber
Harvey Probber Set of 3 Tables with "Enamel on Copper" Tops, 1950s
By Arpad Rosti, Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
Set of 3 coffee/side tables model No 1145 in mahogany with hand fired white and blue "enamel on copper" tops by Harvey Probber, American 1950s. These studio made enamel tops were created by the noted artist Arpad Rosti. Probber often collaborated with artists to incorporate their works into his pieces.
These coffee tables were part of the retrospective at the New York School of Interior Design: “Making Connections: Harvey Probber Furniture...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Copper, Enamel
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.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Brass
Set of Four Elegant Dining Chairs by Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A set of elegant, high back dining chairs by Harvey Probber. Finished in black lacquer.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Walnut Coffee Table with Stone Insert by Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Atlanta, GA
A circular coffee or center table by Harvey Probber for Harvey Probber, Inc. circa 1958. The walnut top feature a central insert and two stone discs are available: one terrazzo and t...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass
Harvey Probber Mahogany Corner Triangle Sofa Table
By Harvey Probber
Located in Hanover, MA
Extremely versatile well balanced triangular shaped table by Harvey Probber. Original vintage mid-1950's. Ideally suited as a corner console table behind one of his famous angular Nu...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Brass
Sofa by Harvey Probber, USA C. 1955
By Harvey Probber
Located in Jersey City, NJ
96 inch long Sofa designed by Harvey Probber supported on six solid, stained, wooden legs and upholstered in deep purple/plum velvet.
Arm height: 22 inches
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Stunning Pair of Harvey Probber Chunky Leg Slipper Chair Mid-Century Modern
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning Pair of Harvey Probber slipper chairs with simple dark walnut frames. Wedge-shaped, sharp, square back, emphasized by exposed chair frame extending around the entire back- s...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Gondola Slipper Chairs 'Model 1053' in Mahogany by Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Belmont, MA
Pair of Mid-Century Modern 1950s gondola slipper chairs with a graceful mahogany frame and splayed rear legs designed by Harvey Probber, American. Chairs have sturdy mahogany frames ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Harvey Probber Lounge Chair, Restored, Purple Maharam Fabric and Brass Legs
By Harvey Probber
Located in Kansas City, MO
Large and very comfortable lounge chair designed by Harvey Probber. Expertly reupholstered in purple Maharam Hallingdal fabric. Polished brass tubular legs.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Ottoman in Mahogany by Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Belmont, MA
Mid-Century Modern 1950s ottoman, designed by Harvey Probber, with a rectilinear mahogany frame and upholstered in a high quality fabric.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Club Chairs by Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Dallas, TX
Lounge chairs by Harvey Probber. Excellent condition, price is for the pair.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Exceptional Harvey Probber Decagonal Bleached Rosewood Bar Cabinet
By Harvey Probber
Located in Chicago, IL
Seldom seen Harvey Probber bleached rosewood decagonal bar cabinet with single drawer and piano hinged door with integral shelving. Do...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Wood, Rosewood
Rare Harvey Probber Brass and Mahogany Desk
By Harvey Probber
Located in Hanover, MA
Harvey Probber mahogany writing desk with white laminate top with solid brass tubular legs and solid brass flat bar stretchers.
Left side oriented three drawer case with original ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Brass
Large Harvey Probber Mahogany and Brass Dining Table
By Harvey Probber
Located in St. Louis, MO
Classic Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber mahogany dining table with heavy brass cross stretchers and sabots, includes two 16.5" leaves. Table to be refinished as shown, custom color...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Brass
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
Materials
Brass
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
Materials
Metal
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
Materials
Mahogany
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
Harvey Probber Bleached Mahogany & Ivory Leather Tall Cabinet
By Harvey Probber
Located in Chicago, IL
Harvey Probber bleached mahogany tall dresser or gentleman's chest, with ivory leather-clad sliding doors that feature brass flat bar appointments. Behind the doors there are four dr...
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1950s American Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Harvey Probber Bleached Mahogany and Tiffany Blue Leather Front Cabinets
By Harvey Probber
Located in Chicago, IL
Rare pair of Harvey Probber two door cabinets with Tiffany blue leather covered recessed door panels. Bleached and toned mahogany casement, conica...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Leather, Mahogany, Lacquer
Mid-Century Modern 5 Drawer Dresser 2 Door with Leather Brass Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Simple and elegant long mahogany dresser by Harvey Probber. Five graduated drawers with solid brass pulls on the right side. Two leather doors with solid brass strips which conceal four pull out drawers and three pull out shelves...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Brass
Harvey Probber Bleached Rosewood Console Table
By Harvey Probber
Located in Highland, IN
This elegant Probber console table features a top of bleached rosewood supported by a mahogany base with two drawers.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Mahogany, Rosewood
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...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Travertine
Harvey Probber Set of Three 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 profile make them beautiful from every angle and their intermediate seat height makes them ideal as conversational chairs.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
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
Materials
Marble
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 ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
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.
Category
1950s American Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Terrazzo, Walnut
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.
Category
1950s American Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Cane, Leather, 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
Materials
Brass
Harvey Probber Bow Tie Coffee Table
By Harvey Probber
Located in San Francisco, CA
Harvey Probber "Bow Tie" coffee table model #1142. Solid, two-tone Teak waisted top over a solid mahogany plinth base with machined and polished brass runners at each end. High quali...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Brass
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
Harvey Probber Two-Door Cabinet
By Harvey Probber
Located in Highland, IN
Harvey Probber's refined aesthetic is on display in this three-door cabinet. Crafted of mahogany, it has two sliding doors with octagonal leather inserts framed in brass which concea...
Category
1950s 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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