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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
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...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture

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Brass

Espresso Harvey Probber Sliding Doors Compartment 12 Drawers Credenza Dresser
By Harvey Probber
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Large Espresso Harvey Probber Sliding Doors Compartment 12 Drawers Credenza Dresser MINT.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Furniture

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Mahogany

Harvey Probber American Mid-Century Purple Velour and Brass Slipper Chair
By Harvey Probber
Located in Queens, NY
"American Mid-Century slipper chair with crushed purple velour upholstery resting on four brass legs with stretchers connecting the front and back legs, ending in circular feet. (HAR...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Furniture

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Metal, Brass

Harvey Probber Brown Vinyl Upholstered Swivel Cube Lounge / Armchair
By Harvey Probber
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century cube form swivel lounge / armchair with brown vinyl upholstery. (HARVEY PROBBER).  
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Furniture

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Upholstery

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...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture

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Rosewood, Mahogany

Harvey Probber Mahogany Knights Bench
By Harvey Probber
Located in Toledo, OH
Beautiful knights bench model 1173 by Harvey Probber with a bent mahogany slatted seat, an arched base, and brass rods. 26" wide x 17" deep x 20 1/2" high. Excellent condition.
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Mid-20th Century Harvey Probber Furniture

Materials

Brass

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

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Travertine

Harvey Probber Mahogany Coffee Table
By Harvey Probber
Located in Highland, IN
A simple form with subtle details, this coffee table by Harvey Probber has a mahogany top which floats over the black base courtesy of a slim reveal. 16"h X 48"w X 18"d
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture

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Mahogany

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 Mid Century Rosewood and Mahogany Lowboy Dresser
By Harvey Probber
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Harvey Probber Mid Century Rosewood and Mahogany Lowboy Dresser This lowboy measures: 77.25 wide x 18 deep x 32.75 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call re...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture

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Mahogany, Rosewood

Pair of Marble-Top Single Drawer End Table by Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of very nice Mid-Century Modern marble tops end tables or nightstands with marble tops.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Furniture

Harvey Probber Midcentury Walnut and Brass Etagere Shelf
By Harvey Probber
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Harvey Probber midcentury Walnut and Brass Etagere Shelf This etagere measures: 60 wide x 13 deep x 62 inches high All pieces of furniture ca...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture

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Brass

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

Magnificent Burl Harvey Probber Credenza Mid-Century Modern
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fantastic burl wood credenza by Harvey Probber. This cabinet has four drawers and two burled front sliding doors revealing two adjustable shelves.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture

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Brass

Harvey Probber Brass Frame Bench, 1960
By Harvey Probber
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautiful brass frame bench by Harvey Probber circa 1960s. Fully restored, and reupholstered
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Furniture

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Brass

Harvey Probber Mid Century Rosewood and Mahogany Credenza and Hutch
By Harvey Probber
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Harvey Probber Mid Century Rosewood and Mahogany Credenza and Hutch The credenza measures: 65.25 wide x 18.25 deep x 32.5 inches high The hutch measures: 42 wide x 13 deep x 29.5 in...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture

Materials

Glass, Mahogany, Rosewood

Harvey Prober Expandable Rolling Serving Two Tier Cart Table Console
By Harvey Probber
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Harvey Prober two tier two drawers serving cart on wheels. Opens up to 59" long.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Harvey Probber Knights Bench
By Harvey Probber
Located in Dallas, TX
A "Knights Bench" in original orange lacquer with brass stretchers. Designed by Harvey Probber.
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1950s Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture

Materials

Lacquer

Harvey Probber, Custom Bench, Alder, Hickory, USA, 1962
By Harvey Probber
Located in High Point, NC
A custom alder and hickory bench designed and produced by Harvey Probber for his own residence in Eastcliff, Rye, New York, USA, c. 1962. Wood top presents with light areas of wear ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture

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Wood

Harvey Probber, Custom Bench, Alder, Hickory, USA, 1962
By Harvey Probber
Located in High Point, NC
A custom alder and hickory bench designed and produced by Harvey Probber for his own residence in Eastcliff, Rye, New York, USA, c. 1962. Wood top presents with very light areas of ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 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

Custom Harvey Probber Rosewood / Lacquer and Steel Bi-Fold Door Cabinet
By Harvey Probber
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning cabinet custom made for M&T Corporate office's,,,downtown Buffalo NY,, Wonderful book-matched rosewood,,left and right b-fold doors /shelves.. center door /four drawers.. Bl...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture

Materials

Steel

Harvey Probber Mid Century Mahogany Coffee Table
By Harvey Probber
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Harvey Probber Mid Century Mahogany Coffee Table This coffee table measures: 60 wide x 24 deep x 15 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored vintage ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture

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Mahogany

Harvey Probber Sideboard Cabinet, 1970's
By Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
Harvey Probber Sideboard interior fitted with banks of enameled sliding shelves and drawers. Sliding fire-enameled copper doors and exterior drawers. This cabinet is newly refinished...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Furniture

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Copper

Pair of Harvey Probber Floral Print 'Gondola' Mahogany Pull Up Side Chairs
By Harvey Probber
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of American mid-century 'Gondola' pull up / side chairs with curved light mahogany frames and beige, brown, green, and blue floral print f...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Furniture

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Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, 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

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Marble, Brass

Harvey Probber Bowtie Coffee Table
By Harvey Probber
Located in Dallas, TX
A large Harvey Probber walnut and mahogany bowtie shaped coffee table with brass cleats.
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1960s Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture

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Walnut

Large Lounge Chair on Walnut Frame Base by Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber, Paul McCobb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Nice large Harvey Probber lounge chairs on walnut base. Good upholstery condition.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Pair of Harvey Probber Chests or Nightstands in style of Edward Wormley Dunbar
By Harvey Probber
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Harvey Probber Chest of Drawers or Nightstands. Elegant crafted wood visor handles. Brass caps on feet.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Furniture

Materials

Wood

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

Scrumptious Harvey Probber Enameled Door Credenza Mid-Century Modern
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Cabinet or dresser featuring inset high-fired enamel-on-copper doors with a richly colored floral decorative motif. Dark mahogany case with brass pulls and sabots; white-lacquered in...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture

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Brass, Enamel

Harvey Probber Extendable Dining Table, US, 1950s
By Harvey Probber
Located in Antwerp, BE
Harvey Probber; United States; Wooden Table; dining table; US; Mahogany; Brass; Extendable Table; Mid-Century Modern; 1950s; Woodworking; ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture

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Brass

Harvey Probber Espresso Mahogany Sliding Doors 10 Drawers Gentlemen's Chest Mint
By Harvey Probber
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Harvey Probber Espresso mahogany sliding doors 11 drawers gentlemen's chest highboy dresser mint Cork lined drawers.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Furniture

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Mahogany

Harvey Probber X Base Side Table
By Harvey Probber
Located in Dallas, TX
A mahogany and teak table designed by Harvey Probber.
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1960s Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture

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Teak

Pair of Knights Benches, by Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Greensboro, NC
Pair of "Knights" benches by Harvey Probber. Lacquered mahogany with brass rail details. Very good to excellent condition, with minimal crazing to lacquer, see photos for detail.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Furniture

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Brass

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Cantilevered Chairs
By Harvey Probber
Located in Dallas, TX
Adorable pair of Harvey Probber occasional lounge chairs. Very comfortable chairs with chrome cantilevered frames upholstered in their original light tan color fabric. Can be used as...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture

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Chrome

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

Harvey Probber Sectional Sofa, circa 1955
By Harvey Probber
Located in Raleigh, NC
An extraordinary 1950s two piece sectional from Harvey Probber. Fully restored with new foam and upholstery. This magnificent sofa sits atop walnut legs with brass sabots. Clearly ha...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Furniture

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Upholstery

Oiled Walnut Base Terrazzo Top Side Table
By Harvey Probber
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern walnut base terrazzo top occasional side table.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Furniture

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Terrazzo, Walnut

Harvey Probber Flip-Top Bar Cabinet, 1950s, Refinished
By Harvey Probber
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This unique flip-top bar cabinet by Harvey Probber, circa 1950s, is packed full of useful features and is beautifully crafted from bleached Mahogany, doors with contrasting grain whi...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Furniture

Materials

Formica, Wood, Lacquer

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

Materials

Chrome

Rare Pair of Harvey Probber Lounge Chairs and Ottoman Mid-Century Modern
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pemberton, NJ
This is a rare pair of large scale Harvey Probber lounge chairs with one matching ottoman. These are perfect candidates for your magnificent new upholstery which we can assist you wi...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

1950s Harvey Probber Travertine and Ebonized Wood Dining or Game Table
By Harvey Probber
Located in Dallas, TX
Bold, geometric dining or game table designed and manufactured by Harvey Probber for Modern. With cross-hatching legs and an octagonal top of travertine outlined by a thick beveled e...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture

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Travertine

Harvey Probber Original Oak Parsons Style Lounge Chair a Pair
By Milo Baughman, Hein Stolle, Harvey Probber
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.
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture

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Upholstery, Oak

Harvey Probber Mid Century Bleached Mahogany and Cane Side Table
By Harvey Probber
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Harvey Probber Mid Century Bleached Mahogany and Cane Side Table This side table measures: 20.5 wide x 18 deep x 19.5 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture

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Cane, Mahogany

Harvey Probber Set of Eight Chairs
By Harvey Probber
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of eight dining chairs designed by Harvey Probber. Four side chairs and two throne chairs. Side chairs: 38 1/4" h x 20 1/4" w x 21 3/4" d Armchairs: 39 1/8" h x 23 7/8" w x 26" d...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Furniture

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Wood

1950s Harvey Probber Dining Chairs
By Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
1950s Harvey Probber dining chairs. Nicely designed chairs with curved backs, splayed legs and newly fabric covered cushioned seats. Mahogany frames.
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber for Lord and Taylor Moorish Chairs
By Harvey Probber
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fantastic pair of vintage MCM dining chairs. Designed by Harvey Probber for Lord and Taylor. Beautiful Moorish design with raspberry velvet with deep ebony wood. Acquired from a Pa...
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Late 20th Century North American Moorish Harvey Probber Furniture

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Velvet, Ebony

Harvey Probber Mahogany Credenza With sliding Rosewood Doors and Drawers
By Harvey Probber
Located in Ferndale, MI
Large 6 foot five inch long mahogany cabinet housing two rosewood sliding doors alongside four graduated drawers. One door holds adjustable shelv...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Furniture

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Brass

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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Upholstery, Mahogany

Adorable Pair of Harvey Probber Club Chairs
By Harvey Probber
Located in Chicago, IL
Adorable pair of Harvey Probber club chairs. Can be used as occasional chairs, game chairs or slipper chairs. Proportions are compact, low in height and comfortable. We have six tota...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Furniture

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Upholstery

Harvey Probber Bench in Holly Hunt Upholstery with Brass Trim
By Harvey Probber
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover a hard-to-find shorter bench by Harvey Probber, designed for those who appreciate rare mid-century modern furnishings. Unlike most, which are 57", this one is a compact 37" ...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Furniture

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Brass

Set of Three Harvey Probber Stools
By Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
Set of three Harvey Probber stools. Has square walnut legs on casters. Off-white and rust embroidered floral cushioned seats. Mid Century Modern.
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Harvey Probber MCM Dining Conference Table 2 Leaves
By Harvey Probber
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on CONTINUE READING at the bottom of this page. Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A 1950s MCM Dining or Con...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture

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Chrome

Harvey Probber Hex Tables with Terrazzo Tops
By Harvey Probber
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of Three Terrazzo Top Hex Tables, designed by Harvey Probber, American, circa 1960s. They are a versatile size and can be used as end or side tables, or placed together to form a...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture

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Terrazzo, Wood

Minimalist 1960s Harvey Probber Credenza with Calacatta Marble Top
By Harvey Probber
Located in Dallas, TX
Well proportioned credenza designed by Harvey Probber with Minimalist polished solid flat bar aluminum base and rectangular block hardware. The calacatta gold marble top has a really...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Furniture

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Marble, Aluminum

Solid Mahogany and Glass Low Table by Harvey Probber, 1970s
By Harvey Probber
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A low table with a glass top and three jointed legs form an organic design.
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture

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Glass, Wood

Pair of Harvey Probber Solid Bar Aluminum Lounge Chairs, 1960's
By Harvey Probber
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Pair of Harvey Probber 1427A Solid Bar Aluminum Lounge Chairs. Featuring solid Aluminum bar construction, ergonomic slant back, attached spacious cushions, with tufted Blue, Red, Whi...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture

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Aluminum

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

Harvey Probber Pair of Chic Raphael Lounge Chairs in Black Leather 1982 (Signed)
By Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
Clean line pair of "Raphael Lounge Chairs" Model No. 4121 in black leather by Harvey Probber, American ca. 1982 (label on bottom reads "HARVEY PROBBER FALL RIVER, MASS.") Harvey Pro...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture

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Leather, Foam, Wood

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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