Harvey Probber Seating
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
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 Seating
Materials
Wood, Leather
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 Seating
Materials
Chrome
Harvey Probber Pair of Chairs, Artisan Collection, 1970s
By Harvey Probber
Located in Miami, FL
These chairs are spectacular in their apparent simplicity. Both retain the original removable leather cushions. Seat height is 20" with the cushion.
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1970s American Vintage Harvey Probber Seating
Materials
Cane
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 Seating
Materials
Leather, Foam, Wood
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...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Seating
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Gondola Lounge Arm Sculptural Side Chairs by Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Wayne, NJ
Pair of gondola lounge arm side chairs by Harvey Probber. If you are in the New Jersey , New York City Metro Area , please contact us with your delivery zip code, as we may be able t...
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1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Seating
Materials
Upholstery
Pair of yellow Harvey Probber Lounge Chairs, USA 1960s
By Harvey Probber
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of Harvey Probber lounge chairs in yellow upholstery.
The chairs have vintage upholstery.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Seating
Materials
Upholstery
Set of Six Harvey Probber X-Base Dining Chairs
By Harvey Probber
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of six, Mid-Century Modern, dining chairs by Harvey Probber feature black lacquered, slat mahogany, intersecting, X-bases that look fantastic from all angles. The cushions are re...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Seating
Materials
Brass
Bench by Harvey Probber in Ketchup / Mustard in Oak, USA 1960s
By Harvey Probber
Located in Berlin, DE
Bench by Harvey Probber in red and yellow with oak base. Excellent original condition.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Seating
Materials
Foam, Latex, Rubber, Wood
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 ...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Long Curved Harvey Probber Button Tufted Leather Mid-Century Modern Sofa
By Harvey Probber
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Breathtaking 105" sculptural sofa by Harvey Probber in original leather and button tufted upholstery. Item features clean modern lines, loose cushions, curved solid wood floating fra...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
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...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Set of Four Harvey Probber Mahogany Dining Chairs, 1950s
By Harvey Probber
Located in Southampton, NJ
Set of Four Harvey Probber Mahogany Dining Chairs, 1950s fully restored with beautifully maintained original finish.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Seating
Materials
Mahogany, Upholstery
Harvey Probber Tuxedo Lounge Chair
By Harvey Probber
Located in Chicago, IL
Tuxedo club chair by Harvey Probber. Reupholstered in teal fabric in the 1990s, which is in good condition.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Seating
Materials
Fabric
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...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Harvey Probber Knights Bench in Mahogany, Brass and Leather, Signed, 1950s
By Harvey Probber
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1950s Harvey Probber 'Knights' bench, model number 1173, with arched base and slatted seat in steam-bent mahogany with brass accents, and finished with a channel-tufted cushion. Bras...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Seating
Materials
Brass
Mahogany Gondola Chair, Model 1053, by Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Dorchester, MA
Harvey Probber designed his gondola chair, model no. 1053, with an elegantly curved high-back frame in deep mahogany. The chair has been newly upholstered in Knoll's Classic Bouclé i...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Set of Three Harvey Probber Stools
By Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
Set of three Harvey Probber stools. Has square walnut legs on casters. Off-white and rust embroidered floral cushioned seats. Mid Century Modern.
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
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.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Seating
Materials
Metal
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Cantilevered Chairs
By Harvey Probber
Located in Dallas, TX
Adorable pair of Harvey Probber occasional lounge chairs. Very comfortable chairs with chrome cantilevered frames upholstered in their original light tan color fabric. Can be used as...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Seating
Materials
Chrome
Harvey Probber Chic Lounge Chair 1960s
By Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
Lounge chair No. 1427A with polished aluminum frame and diamond tufted seat and back by Harvey Probber, American 1960’s. Aluminum polished and reupholstered in velvet by Lobel Modern.
This lounge chair was part of the retrospective at the New York School of Interior Design: “Making Connections: Harvey Probber Furniture 1945-85” which opened February 20...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Set of Four Elegant Dining Chairs by Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A set of elegant, high back dining chairs by Harvey Probber. Finished in black lacquer.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Seating
Materials
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...
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Bentwood
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...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of Harvey Probber High Back Chairs Wormley Estate Weston ct
By Harvey Probber
Located in Westport, CT
Pair of Harvey Probber high back wing chairs, important with very few made and from the Edward Wormley estate in Weston ct. Edward Wormley (American, December 31, 1907–November 3, 19...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut, Foam
Harvey Probber Lounge Chair, Restored, Purple Maharam Fabric and Brass Legs
By Harvey Probber
Located in Kansas City, MO
Large and very comfortable lounge chair designed by Harvey Probber. Expertly reupholstered in purple Maharam Hallingdal fabric. Polished brass tubular legs.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Seating
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Ottoman in Mahogany by Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Belmont, MA
Mid-Century Modern 1950s ottoman, designed by Harvey Probber, with a rectilinear mahogany frame and upholstered in a high quality fabric.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Seating
Materials
Mahogany
Gondola Slipper Chairs 'Model 1053' in Mahogany by Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Belmont, MA
Pair of Mid-Century Modern 1950s gondola slipper chairs with a graceful mahogany frame and splayed rear legs designed by Harvey Probber, American. Chairs have sturdy mahogany frames ...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Seating
Materials
Mahogany
Harvey Probber Cube Lounge Chairs
By Harvey Probber
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Harvey Probber cube lounge chairs in original condition with labels.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Seating
Club Chairs by Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Dallas, TX
Lounge chairs by Harvey Probber. Excellent condition, price is for the pair.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Red and Blue Harvey Probber Sofa with Jupe by Jackie Hand Embroidered Fabric
By Jack Lenor Larsen, Harvey Probber
Located in Berlin, DE
Hard to believe, that this art piece is completely hand embroidered by master artisans in India.
The superb color combination of sky blue cotton thread on the deep red silk velvet ba...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Seating
Materials
Cotton, Silk, 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 ...
Category
1960s German Vintage Harvey Probber Seating
Materials
Chenille, Mahogany, Walnut
Large Lounge Chair on Walnut Frame Base by Harvey Probber
By Paul McCobb, Harvey Probber
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Nice large Harvey Probber lounge chairs on walnut base. Good upholstery condition.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Harvey Probber Set of Three Armchairs
By Harvey Probber
Located in Highland, IN
These light, lithe and elegant armchairs by Harvey Probber are scaled perfectly to serve as part of a larger seating group or on their own as occasional chairs. Their proportions and profile make them beautiful from every angle and their intermediate seat height makes them ideal as conversational chairs.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
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 Seating
Materials
Cane, Leather, Mahogany
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Seating
Materials
Upholstery
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 Seating
Materials
Aluminum
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 Seating
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Seating
Materials
Brass
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 Seating
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
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 Seating
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Harvey Probber seating for sale on 1stDibs.
Harvey Probber seating are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of fabric and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Harvey Probber seating, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original seating 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 seating by Charles Eames, Selig, and George Nelson. Prices for Harvey Probber seating 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 $7,800.
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