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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
Dealer: ReMod Gallery
Scrumptious Pair Harvey Probber Butterscotch Even Arm Sofas Mid-Century Modern
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Scrumptious pair of Harvey Probber even arm sofas. These wonderful sofas were reupholstered sometime in the past and still look amazing! The fabric is a heavyweight butterscotch-colo...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture

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Upholstery, Walnut

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

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

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

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Brass

Stunning Pair Harvey Probber Cube Lounge Chairs Mid-Century Modern
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning pair of Harvey Probber cube chairs with plinth base. The original fabric has some minor stains-we do recommend reupholstery. They m...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture

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Upholstery, Wood

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

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Upholstery, Walnut

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

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Walnut, Upholstery

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.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture

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Aluminum

Fabulous Kingsize Cathedral style Headboard by Harvey Probber Mid-Century Modern
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Ebonized walnut arches separated by natural walnut panels form a rhythmic design for this headboard. Identically finished on the reverse side so may free-s...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture

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Walnut

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...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture

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Walnut

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

Stunning Harvey Probber 4-Seat Sofa Mid-Century Modern
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning Harvey Probber 4-seat sofa. This stylish sofa was re-upholstered about 15 years ago and still looks great-light cleaning recommended.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture

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

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Upholstery, Walnut

Stunning Pair of Harvey Probber Brass Inlaid Terrazzo Top Side Tables Midcentury
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful pair of three-legged Harvey Probber side or end tables with original hexagonal terrazzo top with inlaid brass. Sculpted bleached mahogany legs with bleached mahogany suppor...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture

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Terrazzo, Mahogany

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

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Upholstery, Mahogany

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

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...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture

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Leather, 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

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Upholstery, Walnut

Wonderful Harvey Probber Terrazzo Brass Inlay Top Mid-Century Modern
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful three-legged Harvey Probber side or end table with original hexagonal terrazzo top with inlaid brass. Sculpted bleached mahogany legs with bleached mahogany supports. We do...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture

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Terrazzo, Mahogany

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

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Upholstery, Walnut

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Set of Four Mid Century Dining Chairs Attributed to Harvey Probber
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Stylish set of Mid-Century Modern dining chairs, attributed to Harvey Probber. These chairs are solid walnut, with metallic vinyl upholstered seats, wood finish, and upholstered seat...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Furniture

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Harvey Probber Tuxedo Sofa in Jack Lenor Larsen Velvet
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Harvey Probber tuxedo style sofa in original Jack Lenor Larsen green velvet floral upholstery. This sofa is in incredible original condition showing very minimal wear for its age and sits very comfortably with good cushions and spring support. It was displayed in a North shore Chicago...
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Harvey Probber Dining Chairs Set of Six
By Harvey Probber
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of six curvaceous dining chairs, designed by Harvey Probber, American, circa 1960s. These chairs are currently being refinished and reuphol...
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Harvey Probber Dining Chairs Set of Six
Harvey Probber Dining Chairs Set of Six
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By Harvey Probber
Located in San Francisco, CA
A three-seat sofa by Harvey Probber. Curved front. Loose cushions on the seat, back and sides. Sofa sits on 6 wooden feet.
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Harvey Probber Sofa
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1960's Harvey Probber Style Modern Coffee Table With Terrazzo Top & Walnut Base
By Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
1960's mid-century modern organic shape terrazzo top with walnut base coffee table in the style of Harvey Probber, lightly restored with minor wear and patina due to age and use, the...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture

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Nuclear Coffee Table by Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Dallas, TX
Nuclear” coffee table, model number 201 designed by Harvey Probber in 1949 and manufactured by Harvey Probber Inc, NY. The table is in excellent ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Furniture

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Harvey Probber Style Marble Top Coffee Table
By Harvey Probber
Located in Charleston, SC
I’m offering this excellent Harvey Probber long coffee table at this exceptional price because the original top seems to have been replaced with a marble top. I would even say that i...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Furniture

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Marble

Harvey Probber Style Marble Top Coffee Table
Harvey Probber Style Marble Top Coffee Table
No Reserve
H 17.75 in W 70.75 in D 24 in
Harvey Probber Asian Modern End Side Tables by Henredon
By Henredon, Harvey Probber
Located in Southampton, NJ
Scarcely seen Henredon Fine Furniture single drawer side end tables or nightstands in Mahogany wood USA circa 1950s. Features include oversized...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Furniture

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Brass

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Hexagonal Curved Sectional Sofa after Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sleek modern sofa in a hexagonal form circa 1970's. It features a two section design with low profile feet. Fabric is original and needs recovering. Foam and padding are fine. Seat...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture

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Fabric

Harvey Probber Coffee Table
By Harvey Probber
Located in Atlanta, GA
Harvey Probber coffee table, American, circa 1960s. Executed in mahogany, cane, and brass.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture

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Brass

Harvey Probber Coffee Table
Harvey Probber Coffee Table
H 14 in W 48 in D 16 in
Harvey Probber Onyx, Marble, Terrazzo and Walnut Side Table
By Harvey Probber
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Harvey Probber Onyx, Marble, Terrazzo and Walnut Side Table USA, Circa 1960s A rare Mid-Century Modern round end or occasional table designed by Harvey Probber, made in the 1960s. ...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Furniture

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Harvey Probber American Mid-Century Green Velvet Round Sofa
By Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century large round sofa with a low curved partial backrest and emerald green velvet upholstery with a button tufted removable seat cush...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Furniture

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Brass, Metal

Previously Available Items
Ultra Rare Harvey Probber Brass Marble Side Table Mid-Century Modern
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Ultra rare Harvey Probber brass and marble side table. This table is beyond rare with no other examples to compare to. The top is a rich black marble with a thick solid brass band pi...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture

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Magnificent Harvey Probber Nuclear Sert Curved Sofa Ottoman Table Midcentury
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Magnificent Harvey Probber Nuclear Sert curved sofa with matching circular ottoman and triangular table. This sofa set is to die for fabulo...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture

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Walnut, Upholstery, Mirror

Magnificent Harvey Probber Rosewood Decagon Bar Table Mid-Century Modern
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Magnificent Harvey Probber rosewood decagon bar lamp table. This piece is in wonderful vintage condition-possibly the nicest one we have ever seen in original condition. The rosewood...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture

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Rosewood

Handsome Harvey Probber Two-Piece Nuclear Sert Sectional Sofa Mid-Century Modern
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Handsome Harvey Probber 2-piece Nuclear Sert sectional sofa. This piece will definitely need to be reupholstered but all those wonderful Probber bones are in good condition. This sof...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture

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Upholstery, Walnut

Handsome Harvey Probber Small Chest Cabinet Nightstand Mid-Century Modern
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Handsome small-scale chest or side table designed by Harvey Probber.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture

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Mahogany

Handsome Harvey Probber Even Arm Tuxedo Sofa Mid-Century Modern
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Handsome tuxedo, three-seat sofa by Harvey Probber, model #1257/90, USA, circa 1960. This piece retains it's original fabric upholstery resting on six wood dowel legs. The fabric doe...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture

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Upholstery, Wood

Outstanding Jack Lenor Larsen Probber Tuxedo Sofa Mid-Century Modern
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Outstanding Harvey Probber tuxedo sofa covered in amazing Jack Lenor Larsen velvet-oh how dreamy! This sofa is upholstered in my absolute favourite fabric by Mr. Larsen-Caravan. The ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture

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Upholstery, Walnut

Rosewood Decagon Dry Bar Cabinet by Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pemberton, NJ
A ten-sided rosewood dry bar cabinet or lamp table with solid rosewood trapezoidal pulls. One drawer over door compartment and round wood plinth. Door incorporates two galleries for ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture

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Rosewood

Rosewood Decagon Dry Bar Cabinet by Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pemberton, NJ
A ten-sided rosewood dry bar cabinet or lamp table with solid rosewood trapezoidal pulls. One drawer over door compartment and round wood plinth. Door incorporates two galleries for ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture

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Rosewood

Fabulous Seven-Piece Signed Harvey Probber 'Cubo' Sectional Sofa
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Cubo sectional sofa designed by Harvey Probber. Measurements are per piece. Seven sections comprised of, four straight, two corners and one ottoman. Mea...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture

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Upholstery, Wood

Scrumptious Harvey Probber Hot Pink Crescent Sofa, Mid-Century Modern
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning Harvey Probber crescent shaped sofa in amazing vintage condition. You mind will be blown with how fabulous this piece really is. It was r...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture

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Upholstery, Walnut

Handsome Set of Four Harvey Probber "x" Dining Chairs Mid-Century Modern
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Set of four X-base dining chairs by Harvey Probber. Brass hardware contrasts and compliments the dark ebonized mahogany. Original black leather cushions are in nice vintage condition...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture

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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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