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
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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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Four Drawer Nightstand Chest by Harvey Probber
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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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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
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Measures: 80"W x 2"D x 35"H.
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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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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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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber More Furniture and Collectibles
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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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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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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
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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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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$535 Sale Price
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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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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
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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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.
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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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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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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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Harvey Probber 3-Drawer Nightstand Ebonized Espresso Mahogany
By Harvey Probber, Dunbar Furniture
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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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
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Unique Harvey Probber 'Artisan' Woven Cane Headboards
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Pair of Four Drawer Chest by Harvey Probber
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Located in Deland, FL
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Mid-Century Modern Nightstands by Harvey Probber
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Located in San Francisco, CA
Mid-Century Modern nightstands designed by Harvey Probber, U.S.A.
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Harvey Probber Mid-Century Modern Black Lacquered 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 hardware.
Measures: 19"W x 14"D x 26"H.
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H 26 in W 19 in D 14 in
Nightstands Designed by Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of nightstands designed by Harvey Probber constructed of walnut and dark mahogany. Excellent restored condition.
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Harvey Probber Teak and Mahogany Nightstands, Newly Refinished
By Harvey Probber
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of Mid-Century Modern nightstands
By Harvey Probber
USA, 1960s
Teak, with ebonized mahogany banding, original mahogany and brass hardware, and brass-capp...
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Harvey Probber Mid-Century Modern Teak and Mahogany Nightstand, Newly Refinished
By Harvey Probber
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern nightstand or side table
By Harvey Probber
USA, 1960s
Teak, with ebonized mahogany banding, original mahogany and brass hardware, and brass...
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Harvey Probber Teak and Mahogany Nightstand or Bachelor Chest, Newly Refinished
By Harvey Probber
Located in South Bend, IN
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Harvey Probber King Size Basket Weave Mahogany and Brass Headboard, circa 1950s
By Harvey Probber
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Modernist Harvey Probber King Size basket weave headboard featuring woven mahogany with brass accents. Headboard measures 80" wide - perfect fit for a ...
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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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