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 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...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Vintage 1960's Refinished Harvey Probber Dresser with Sliding Doors
By Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
Vintage newly refinished 1960's Mid-Century Modern dresser by American design master Harvey Probber. Marked inside upper drawer. Sliding doors reveal drawers and pull out shelves. 5 ...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Brass
Harvey Probber Rosewood Travertine Decagon Bar
By Harvey Probber
Located in Lynn, MA
A special rosewood decagon side cabinet #1151 by Harvey Probber. This rare special order includes original pristine travertine top, a lock for top drawer, and brass, chrome rods for ...
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20th Century American Other Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Mahogany, Rosewood
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
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Brass Pulls Four-Drawer Nightstands Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Mid-Century Modern 4 drawers nightstands side end tables cabinets with brass pulls by Harvey Probber. Dark brown chocolate mahogany finish.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Gondola Chairs by Harvey Probber Restored
By Harvey Probber
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Simple and elegant pair of Gondola chairs by Harvey Probber. Totally refinished and reupholstered. Black and white Grey tweed style fabric. In e...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
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
Materials
Brass
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....
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Wood
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
Rare Pair of Harvey Probber Sling Chair, circa 1948
By Harvey Probber
Located in St. Louis, MO
Rare pair of Harvey Probber sling chairs. This design was selected for by the Museum of Modern Art in 1948 for their good design exhibit. Be...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Bentwood
Harvey Probber Bleached Mahogany Credenza
By Harvey Probber
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bleached Mahogany Credenza by Harvey Probber.
This credenza is in good vintage condition and has a patina commensurate with its age. Four white accent drawers can be revealed by sl...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair Mid Century Harvey Probber Nightstands End Tables
By Harvey Probber
Located in Baltimore, MD
A remarkable pair of mid-century nightstands, end tables by Harvey Probber. These absolute jewels remain in nearly pristine condition. The lines are clean and elegant with exceptiona...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Brass
Harvey Probber Mid Century Round Ebonized Walnut Terrazzo and Brass Dining Table
By Harvey Probber
Located in Countryside, IL
Harvey Probber mid century round ebonized walnut, terrazzo, and brass dining table
The table measures: 50 wide x 50 deep x 24.5 high, with a chair clearance of 23.25 inches
Re...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Brass
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
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
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Brass
Rare Pair of Off White Boucle Lounge Chairs by Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1970’s Off white boucle and polished aluminum lounge chairs by Harvey Probber.
Newly recovered in a beautiful boucle fabric.
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
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...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Rosewood, Mahogany
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
Stunning Cathedral Style Walnut Kingsize Headboard, Mid-Century Modern
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pemberton, NJ
King-size headboard with walnut arches separated by natural walnut panels. Harvey Probber, circa 1950. Identically finish on the reverse side so may free-s...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Walnut
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.
Category
Mid-20th Century Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
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 mahog...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany
Harvey Probber Hexabloc Chair
By Harvey Probber
Located in Hanover, MA
Original hexagonal chair designed by Harvey Probber for his Hexabloc island seating system with many possibilities for omnidirectional arrangement.
Co...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
Harvey Probber Dining Table for Harvey Probber, Inc. 1955
By Harvey Probber
Located in Chicago, IL
Harvey Probber Bow Tie Dining Table (1955)
Designed for Harvey Probber, Inc.
Material: Mahogany edge, teak wood center, brass feet
Dimensions: 29"...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
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.
Category
1960s Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Marvelous Pair Harvey Probber Swivel Barrel Back Lounge Chair Mid-Century Modern
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Marvelous pair of Harvey Probber barrel back club chairs on wooden swivel platform bases. We love the original small round back cushion. Chairs looks to have been reupholstered in ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
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
Materials
Wood
Harvey Probber Shaped Walnut and Geometric Brown Upholstered Lounge Armchair
By Harvey Probber
Located in Queens, NY
American mid-century lounge armchair with a shaped walnut frame with two wooden armrests, and seat and back cushions upholstered in a geometric patterned fabric in neutral browns and...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Wood, Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut
Harvey Probber MCM Dining Conference Table 2 Leaves
By Harvey Probber
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
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Chrome
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.
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Large Harvey Probber Sideboard in Rosewood
By Harvey Probber
Located in Dallas, TX
A spectacular large sideboard by Harvey Probber. This sideboard offers plenty of storage. The design is dramatic with a rosewood finish and book matched drawers. This is hard to find...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Oiled Walnut Base Terrazzo Top Side Table
By Harvey Probber
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern walnut base terrazzo top occasional side table.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Terrazzo, Walnut
Harvey Probber MCM Saber Leg Bleached Mahogany Extension Dining Table 1 Leaf
By Harvey Probber
Located in Countryside, IL
Harvey probber mid century saber leg bleached mahogany extension dining table with 1 leaf.
This table measures: 48.25 wide x 48.25 deep x 29 high, with a chair clearance of 25 inc...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
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
Architectural Harvey Probber Sideboard Credenza Cabinet
By Harvey Probber
Located in Chicago, IL
Architectural Harvey Probber Sideboard Credenza Cabinet
More photos available upon request
Requires restoration to original finish
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Wood
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.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
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.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Wood
Rare Pair of Signed Harvey Probber Cube Lounge Chairs, Mid-Century Modern
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Outstanding and rare signed Harvey Probber pair of cube lounge chairs. This unusual pair rests on two chunky walnut legs that extend up the back-very handsome! These chairs retains t...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Harvey Probber Rosewood Top & Mahogany Legs Rectangular Parson Coffee Table
By Harvey Probber
Located in St. Louis, MO
Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber rosewood top with contrasting mahogany legs rectangular coffee table. Label
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
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.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Furniture
Harvey Prober Ebonized Solid Mahogany Lacquered Queen Size Headboard Bed Mint!
By Harvey Probber
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Harvey Prober Ebonized solid mahogany lacquered queen size headboard bed mint!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Set of Six Harvey Probber Ebonized X-Base Dining Chairs, Mid-Century Modern
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Set of six X-base dining chairs by Harvey Probber. Brass hardware contrasts and compliments the dark ebonized mahogany. Cushions are in nice vintage condition and are easily reuphols...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Brass
Wonderful Signed Harvey Probber Wall Mounted Credenza Mid-Century Modern
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wall-mounted credenza by Harvey Probber, American, 1950s. “Harvey Probber” label inside the top drawer on right side. This piece measures 22.5"t x 77.25"l x 18"d.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Set of six Harvey Probber slatted dining X chairs
By Harvey Probber
Located in Ferndale, MI
Seldom seen as a set of six Harvey Probber slatted chairs with X profile . Frames are fresh from the refinisher . Upholstery has been left as is original allowing client to choose ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Walnut
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
Materials
Rosewood, Mahogany
1950's Harvey Probber Leather Barrel Back Swivel Chairs
By Harvey Probber
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of crisply tailored club/lounge chairs by Harvey Probber, circa 1950's. The chairs feature deep seats with loose seat cushions and enveloping barrel backs making a cozy embrace,...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Brass
Harvey Probber Mid Century Bleached Mahogany and Cane Side Table
By Harvey Probber
Located in Countryside, 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
Materials
Cane, 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
Materials
Chrome
Harvey Probber Walnut Chrome Cane End Table
By Harvey Probber
Located in Fraser, MI
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Low double door end table.
Designed by Harvey Probber for Probber Furniture Co.
Walnut and Chrome and Cane.
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1960s Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Harvey Probber Bronze Base Sofa
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pasadena, TX
A Mid-Century Modern sofa designed by Harvey Probber. Mint green upholstery with a button tufted back and two detached seat cushions on a bronze anodized base. Size: 7.5ft.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Metal
Harvey Probber Midcentury Mahogany and Brass Nightstand
By Harvey Probber
Located in Countryside, IL
Harvey Probber midcentury Mahogany and Brass Nightstand
This nightstand measures: 24 wide x 18 deep x 22.75 inches high
All pieces ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Brass
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.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Marble
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
Materials
Brass
Pair of Black Leather Harvey Probber Swivel Lounge Chairs
By Harvey Probber
Located in Dallas, TX
If you're looking for a set of classic barrel chairs that'll stand the test of time, consider Harvey Probber, Model 303A swiveling chairs. The chair's solid-body design is perfectly ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Wood, Leather
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 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
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.
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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