Harvey Probber Living Room Sets

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.

Creator: Harvey Probber

Harvey Probber & Jack Lenor Larsen Happiness Sectional Sofa, Lacquer Red 1968

$17,672Sale Price / set|20% Off

Harvey Probber & Jack Lenor Larsen Happiness Sectional Sofa, Lacquer Red 1968

By Harvey Probber, Jack Lenor Larsen

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Harvey Probber & Jack Lenor Larsen Happiness corner sectional sofa, lacquer red, 1968-1972. Gorgeous low slung modern sectional seating set of three. This is a truly extraordinary, museum-worthy set. Certain Larsen designs have captured the public’s imagination and are recognized as “signature” pieces. According to company records, the Happiness design was inspired by a Chinese robe and Ming Dynasty embroideries in the collection of the Henry Art Gallery of the University of Washington, where Larsen did his undergraduate work. It was introduced with four colorways – amethyst quartz, Ming gold...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Living Room Sets

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Textile, Wool, Mohair

Black Leather FK-883 Three-Seat Sofa by Preben Fabricius & Jorgen Kastholm

$9,500Sale Price|32% Off

Black Leather FK-883 Three-Seat Sofa by Preben Fabricius & Jorgen Kastholm

By Harvey Probber, Preben Fabricius, Jørgen Kastholm

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Here's a rarely seen yet documented design - this circa 1970s 'FK-883' sofa in black leather by Preben Fabricius & Jorgen Kastholm for Alfred Kill International and distributed b...

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1970s American Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Living Room Sets

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Steel

Sexy Jack Lenor Larsen Red Velvet Sofa Sectional

$10,000Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 28 in W 114.5 in D 71.5 in

Sexy Jack Lenor Larsen Red Velvet Sofa Sectional

By Milo Baughman

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Super sexy Jack Lenor Larsen abstract red velvet sofa sectional. This is one of a kind masterpiece is attributed to Milo Baughman for Directional...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Living Room Sets

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Upholstery

Magnificent 9-Piece Harvey Probber Caramel Brown Leather 'Cubo' Sectional Sofa

$24,000Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 25 in W 165 in D 99 in

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 Living Room Sets

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Leather, Wood

1970s Milo Baughman in Jack Lenor Larsen Blue Brown Lattice Velvet Sectional

$5,950 / set

H 28 in W 158 in D 37 in

1970s Milo Baughman in Jack Lenor Larsen Blue Brown Lattice Velvet Sectional

By Jack Lenor Larsen

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Extremely rare two pieces sectional by Milo Baughman upholstered in Jack Lenor Larsen fabric.. This beautiful cotton velvet cut lattice sectional is statement piece which is also com...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Living Room Sets

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Velvet, Wood

Large Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Two-Piece Sectional Sofa, Labeled

$7,500

H 28.5 in W 143 in D 87 in

Large Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Two-Piece Sectional Sofa, Labeled

By Harvey Probber

Located in St. Louis, MO

Large Mid-Century Modern 1950s Harvey Probber two-piece sectional sofa with mahogany tapered legs. Sofa has original fabric, it needs to be reupholstered and foam replaced. There is ...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Living Room Sets

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Upholstery, Mahogany

Handsome Harvey Probber 2-Piece Nuclear Sert Sectional Sofa Mid-Century Modern

$6,500 / set

H 29 in W 32 in D 132 in

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 Living Room Sets

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Upholstery, Walnut

COR LÜBKE & ROLF Vintage Modular limegreen Living Room Suite Sectional Sofa

$17,577 / set

H 28.75 in W 26.78 in D 34.26 in

COR LÜBKE & ROLF Vintage Modular limegreen Living Room Suite Sectional Sofa

Located in Munich, Bavaria

This absolute unique and gorgeous modular sectional sofa from the 70ties is manufactured by LÜBKE & ROLF from Rheda in Germany ( later was the Name LÜBKE KG). From the same fa...

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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Living Room Sets

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Mohair, Foam, Latex, Wood, Beech

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Hexagonal Curved Sectional Sofa after Harvey Probber

$4,800

H 31 in W 116 in D 49 in

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...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Living Room Sets

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Fabric

Preben Fabricius & Jørgen Kastholm Sofa in Brown Leather and Steel

$6,950

H 26.78 in W 59.45 in D 31.5 in

Preben Fabricius & Jørgen Kastholm Sofa in Brown Leather and Steel

By Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Preben Fabricius & Jørgen Kastholm for Bo-Ex, sofa model 'BO583', steel and leather, Denmark, 1962. This modern and minimalist slipper sofa by Preben Fabricius & Jørgen Kastholm is...

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Living Room Sets

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Steel

Curved Back 2 Piece Harvey Probber Style Sofa Sectional Table Mid-Century Modern

$3,080Sale Price|20% Off

H 28 in W 102 in D 96 in

Curved Back 2 Piece Harvey Probber Style Sofa Sectional Table Mid-Century Modern

By Harvey Probber

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Stylish 2-piece Harvey Probber style sectional sofa with triangular table. This set will definitely need to be reupholstered as the seat cushions have fossilized and the original fab...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Living Room Sets

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Upholstery, Walnut

Handsome Harvey Probber style 2 Piece Curved Sofa Sectional Mid-Century

$5,500

H 30 in W 123 in D 60 in

Handsome Harvey Probber style 2 Piece Curved Sofa Sectional Mid-Century

By Harvey Probber

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Handsome Harvey Probber attributed 2 piece curved sectional. We just love the original Bohemian linen upholstery in usable vintage condition. It does have some light signs of wear ...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Living Room Sets

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Upholstery

Harvey Probber Three Piece Sectional Sofa 1955c.

$8,500

H 28 in W 152 in D 78 in

Harvey Probber Three Piece Sectional Sofa 1955c.

By Harvey Probber

Located in Chicago, IL

Harvey Probber Three-Piece Sectional Sofa, circa 1955 Upholstery and solid walnut. Large-scale three-piece sectional sofa by Harvey Probber, circa 1955. The sectional features a swee...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Living Room Sets

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Upholstery, Walnut

Harvey Probber “Cubo” Nuclear Seating Modular Sofa

$13,500 / set

H 26.5 in W 32 in D 32 in

Harvey Probber “Cubo” Nuclear Seating Modular Sofa

By Harvey Probber

Located in Bensalem, PA

Original Harvey Probber tagged sofa.Circa 1970s from the Cubo line 10 pieces included, comes with original black plinth bases as seen please look at pictures and video for overall de...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Living Room Sets

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Upholstery

Previously Available Items

Mid Century Modern Harvey Probber Wicker Dinette Set with 4 Basket Chairs

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H 28 in Dm 54 in

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 Living Room Sets

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Wicker

Harvey Probber Sectional Sofa in Cognac Leather 1970s Modular Deep Tuft Series

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H 26 in W 93 in D 33 in

Harvey Probber Sectional Sofa in Cognac Leather 1970s Modular Deep Tuft Series

By Harvey Probber

Located in Dallas, TX

This three-piece Harvey Probber sectional seating arrangement includes a three-seater sofa, a two-seater settee, and an armless lounge chair in the original Cognac Leather. This is the sexiest and most iconic design from Probber, who is often credited for inventing the custom order sectional sofa. The mirrored chrome base reflects the floor giving the sofa the illusion that it is floating. Very Similar in Style to the B&B italia Mario Bellini designed Camaleonda Sofa. The Deep Tuft Sofa...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Living Room Sets

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Chrome

Custom Angular Sofa by Harvey Probber with Sofa Table / Writing Desk

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H 29.5 in W 100 in D 33 in

Custom Angular Sofa by Harvey Probber with Sofa Table / Writing Desk

By Harvey Probber

Located in Dallas, TX

Custom angular sofa designed by Harvey Probber with custom sofa table writing desk with two drawers. This beautiful set is in excellent-restored condition with new upholstery.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Living Room Sets

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Brass

Harvey Probber Seating Group Vintage Modern Sofa and Loveseat in Purple Floral

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H 29.5 in W 108 in D 31 in

Harvey Probber Seating Group Vintage Modern Sofa and Loveseat in Purple Floral

By Harvey Probber

Located in Houston, TX

Stunning and rare custom seating group by Harvey Probber. Seating group includes three seat sofa, loveseat. Both sofas feature criss cross stretchers with brass accents and bolster p...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Living Room Sets

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Brass

Harvey Probber 'Cubo' Leather Sectional Sofa or Lounge Chairs, Set of 4 (Four)

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H 24 in W 33 in D 32 in

Harvey Probber 'Cubo' Leather Sectional Sofa or Lounge Chairs, Set of 4 (Four)

By Harvey Probber

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Designed by Harvey Probber, circa 1960, this set of 4 modular seating components can be arranged in endless ways around the room. The tan leather upholstery and low, relaxed stature ...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Living Room Sets

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Leather, Upholstery

Pair of Harvey Probber Sofas

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H 31 in W 73 in D 32.5 in

Pair of Harvey Probber Sofas

By Harvey Probber

Located in Gladstone, NJ

Pair of Harvey Probber sofas with dark walnut legs.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Living Room Sets

Freestanding Harvey Probber Sectional with Table and Console

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H 27 in W 117 in D 132 in

Freestanding Harvey Probber Sectional with Table and Console

By Harvey Probber

Located in Dallas, TX

This enormous Harvey Probber two-piece sectional sofa with custom integrated console and corner table has been extremely well preserved and was acquired from the original owners. The...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Living Room Sets

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Brass

Enormous Custom Harvey Probber Sofa

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H 27 in W 134 in D 38 in

Enormous Custom Harvey Probber Sofa

By Harvey Probber

Located in Dallas, TX

This Harvey Probber Sofa is over eleven feet long. It was a custom order for an exquisite mid century residence and was very well cared for over the years. We have recently recovered...

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1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Living Room Sets

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Textile, Wood

Harvey Probber "Cube" Sofa

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H 23 in W 89.5 in D 31.5 in

Harvey Probber "Cube" Sofa

By Harvey Probber

Located in New York, NY

An original sleek modern classic sofa by noted American designer, Harvey Probber. This sofa represents modern at it's best with clean modern lines....

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Living Room Sets

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Cotton, Walnut

Harvey Probber living room sets for sale on 1stDibs.

Harvey Probber living room sets are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wool and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Harvey Probber living room sets, although beige editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original living room sets by Harvey Probber were created in the mid-century modern style in united states during the mid-20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider living room sets by Knoll, Herman Miller, and Ficks Reed. Prices for Harvey Probber living room sets can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $2,400 and can go as high as $11,520, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $6,960.