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: 20th Century
Creator: Harvey Probber
Pair of "Raphael Lounge Chairs" in Black Leather by Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
Pair of "Raphael Lounge Chairs" model no. 4121 in black leather by Harvey Probber, American, circa 1982 (label on bottom reads "Harvey Probber".) Harvey Probber is synonymous with gr...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Leather, Foam, Wood
Set Four Bleached & Bent Mahogany Dining Chairs Marketed by Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of four bleached mahogany frame and bent plywood back dining chairs with new textured black chenille upholstery. Made in West Germany and sold through Harvey Probber, Fall River ...
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1960s German Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Chenille, Mahogany, Walnut
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
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 ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Terrazzo, Wood, Hardwood, Walnut
Ebonized Mahogany and Brass Chest or Nightstand by Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Dorchester, MA
Harvey Probber designed this clean-lined mid-century modern nightstand with proportions that allow for its use as side table or chest. The case of ebonized mahogany features a wide b...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Brass
Harvey Probber Gondola Slipper Chairs
By Harvey Probber
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning pair of Mid-Century Gondola chairs by Harvey Probber makes an elegant statement in any setting. Comfortable high back design is accentuated by beautiful upholstery and ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
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
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 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
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
Materials
Upholstery
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
Solid Mahogany and Glass Low Table
By Harvey Probber
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A low table with a glass top and three jointed legs form an organic design.
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood
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
X-Chair by Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An "X" base slat chair with upholstered leather seat and back pillow.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Brass
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 Lounge Chairs
By Harvey Probber
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A rarely seen pair of lounge chairs.
Comfortable and stylish.
Category
1960s American Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Harvey Probber Sculptural Set of 6 Mahogany Dining Chairs 1950s
By Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
Set of 6 sculptural dining chairs, 2 arm chairs and 4 sides, models 1048 & 1048A, in ebonized mahogany with upholstered seats and back by Harvey Probber, American 1950's. This is an ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Mahogany, Lacquer
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
Harvery Probber Post Modern 3pc Lacquered Credenza with Custom Mirrored Base
By Harvey Probber
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A Harvey Probber post modern 3pc lacquered credenza. This is a super unique and rare piece of furniture from one of the 20th Century's greatest designers in Harvey Probber. This cust...
Category
Late 20th Century Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Wood
Harvey Probber Modernist Mahogany Coffee Table With Resin Top
By Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
Amazing 1960's modernist well made and very heavy Mahogany coffee table with resin top designed by Harvey Probber, lightly restored with minor ...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Resin, Mahogany
Mid Century Modern Harvey Probber Wicker Dinette Set with 4 Basket Chairs
By Harvey Probber
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A mid century modern Harvey Probber wicker dinette set with 4 basket chairs. An absolutely fantastic wicker dinette dining table set perfect for any sun...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Wicker
Harvey Probber Lounge Chairs
By Harvey Probber
Located in San Francisco, CA
Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber design lounge or arm chairs, U.S.A. Sophisticated looking and the epitome of clean modern design for your architectural home interiors. Warm walnut ...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Harvey Probber Wood, Caning, and Brown Fabric Upholstered Hoop Lounge Chair
By Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
American mid-century hoop form lounge armchair with a curved wooden frame, caned back, seat, and sides, and a dark brown fabric upholstered seat c...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Harvey Probber Midcentury Bleached Mahogany Side Table
By Harvey Probber
Located in Countryside, IL
Harvey Probber midcentury Bleached Mahogany Side Table
This side table measures: 20.75 wide x 28 deep x 22 inches high
All pieces o...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
1960's Harvey Probber Modernist Slipper Chairs
By Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
Stunning pair of 1960's modernist rare slipper chairs designed by Harvey Probber, with aluminum legs and fully restored and re-upholstered in mohair fabric.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, 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...
Category
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 Teak and Chrome Tables
By Harvey Probber
Located in Highland, IN
These large scaled tables by Harvey Probber have teak tops supported by chrome steel bases. The size allows them to serve as both end tables, or as coffee tables either alone or in t...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Steel
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
Matching Pair of Three-Drawer Chests by Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Dallas, TX
Matching pair of three-drawer chests by Harvey Probber. Priced per item.
Category
Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Brass
Modern Credenza Designed by Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Atlanta, GA
Modern Credenza designed by Harvey Probber, American, circa 1960's. It is a versatile size and can be used as a credenza, bar, or media cabinet in a living area, or as a chest or dre...
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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