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Harvey Probber More Furniture and Collectibles

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 American "Arch" King-Size Walnut Headboard
By Harvey Probber
Located in Queens, NY
Mid-Century American wooden "Arch" headboard with Gothic arches separated by natural walnut panels and a smooth dark finish. (HARVEY PROBBER) Wear to finish
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber More Furniture and Collectibles

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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 More Furniture and Collectibles

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Brass

Four Drawer Nightstand Chest by Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful 4-drawer miniature cabinet by Harvey Probber. It would serve perfectly as a nightstand or an end table. The chest consists of a solid mahogany frame finished in espresso lacquer...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber More Furniture and Collectibles

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Brass

Harvey Probber Mid-Century Modern Black Lacquer and Brass King Size Headboard
By Harvey Probber
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional Mid-Century Modern king Size headboard in black lacquered mahogany and brass By Harvey Probber USA, 1950s Measures: 80"W x 2"D x 35"H. Professional...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber More Furniture and Collectibles

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Brass

Harvey Probber Travertine and Mahogany Nightstands or End Tables
By Harvey Probber
Located in Atlanta, GA
Mid Century Travertine and Mahogany Nightstands or End Tables, designed by Harvey Probber, American, circa 1960s. These came out of the same location, but they are not exactly a matc...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber More Furniture and Collectibles

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Travertine

Pair of Mid Century Modern Mahogany Night Stands by Harvey Probber C1965
By Harvey Probber
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Simple and elegant pair of mahogany one drawer night stands by Harvey Probber. Rosewood accents, legs and drawer pulls featured. Very c lol ean and functional lines, large open stora...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber More Furniture and Collectibles

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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.
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Brass

Harvey Probber Queen Size Head Board in Mahogany and Brass, 1950s
By Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
Queen size headboard model no 861-80 with curved mahogany slats and brass frame by Harvey Probber, American, 1950's.
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Brass

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 More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wood

Mid-Century Three Drawer Bedside Dresser by Harvey Probber
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 living room side table. The incredible craf...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wood

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 More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wood

Black Lacquer Three Drawers Brass Pulls Bachelor Chest Nightstand Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern ebonized mahogany three-drawer bachelor chest or extra wide large nightstand end table cabinet.
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Mahogany

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!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber More Furniture and Collectibles

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Walnut

King Size Harvey Probber Headboard
By Harvey Probber
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large king size headboard designed by Harvey Probber. Curved mahogany slats with aged brass frame. Please confirm location NY or NJ
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber More Furniture and Collectibles

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Brass

1950s Harvey Probber Demure Mahogany Nightstand Fall River, Mass
By Harvey Probber
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a Harvey Probber Nightstand with clean modern mahogany 1950s fall river, Mass Dimensions: 23 H x 24 W x 18 D, Drawer 2.5 H x 21 W x 15.5 D Beautiful single s...
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Mahogany

Harvey Probber Black Lacquered Mahogany and Brass Nightstands, Newly Refinished
By Harvey Probber
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of Mid-Century Modern nightstands By Harvey Probber USA, 1960s Black lacquered mahogany, with original brass trim and hardware. Measures: 19"W x 14"D ...
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Brass

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 More Furniture and Collectibles

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 More Furniture and Collectibles

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Walnut

Harvey Probber 3-Drawer Nightstand Ebonized Espresso Mahogany
By Dunbar Furniture, Harvey Probber
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern brass pulls ebonized mahogany bracket feet night bed stand side table by Harvey Probber.
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Mahogany

Harvey Probber Midcentury Mahogany and Brass Nightstand
By Harvey Probber
Located in Franklin Park, 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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Brass

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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Walnut

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Harvey Probber more furniture and collectibles for sale on 1stDibs.

Harvey Probber more furniture and collectibles 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 more furniture and collectibles, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original more furniture and collectibles by Harvey Probber were created in the mid-century modern style in united states during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider more furniture and collectibles by John Stuart, Dunbar, and Knoll. Prices for Harvey Probber more furniture and collectibles can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $880 and can go as high as $21,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,500.

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