Harvey Probber Swivel Chairs

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 Swivel Club Chair, circa 1960s, Reupholstered and Refinished

$4,100Sale Price|25% Off

Harvey Probber Swivel Club Chair, circa 1960s, Reupholstered and Refinished

By Harvey Probber

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This Harvey Probber swivel club chair from circa 1960 has been refinished and reupholstered. Featuring a scalloped front end and loose seat cushion over a round wood swivel base whic...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Swivel Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Harvey Probber Pair of Modern Swivel Cube Occasional Lounge Club Chairs, #1461

$7,500 / set

Harvey Probber Pair of Modern Swivel Cube Occasional Lounge Club Chairs, #1461

By Harvey Probber

Located in Toledo, OH

Pair of modern swivel cube occasional chairs by Harvey Probber. Original heavy wool Knoll fabric, cube form chairs on a round swivel base. Model # 1461, ci...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Swivel Chairs

Materials

Wool

Harvey Probber Swivel Lounge Chair in Brown Vinyl, Mid-Century Design

$9,500

Harvey Probber Swivel Lounge Chair in Brown Vinyl, Mid-Century Design

By Harvey Probber

Located in Queens, NY

American Mid-Century cube form swivel lounge / armchair with brown vinyl upholstery. (HARVEY PROBBER).

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Swivel Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Vintage Boho Harvey Probber Swivel Chairs - A Pair

$5,950 / set

Vintage Boho Harvey Probber Swivel Chairs - A Pair

By Harvey Probber

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Elevate your living space with this exceptional pair of Vintage Boho swivel chairs, designed by the iconic Harvey Probber. These chairs embody a sophisticated blend of Boho Chic and ...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Swivel Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Black Leather Harvey Probber Swivel Lounge Chairs

$18,500 / set

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 Swivel Chairs

Materials

Wood, Leather

Set of Swivel Chairs in Walnut and Linen by Harvey Probber, C. 1950s

$9,500 / set

Set of Swivel Chairs in Walnut and Linen by Harvey Probber, C. 1950s

By Harvey Probber

Located in Westport, CT

This refined pair of lounge chairs showcases a beautifully sculpted silhouette upholstered in a sophisticated grey woven linen-polyester textile by Holly Hunt, offering the organic c...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Swivel Chairs

Materials

Linen, Polyester, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chair in Wood and Metal, Germany, 1950s

$706Sale Price|20% Off

H 33.86 in W 14.97 in D 16.93 in

Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chair in Wood and Metal, Germany, 1950s

Located in Berlin, DE

Swivel Chair in Wood with 4-legged base, Germany.

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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Swivel Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Four Leather and Chrome Swivel Chairs by J Robert Scott & Associates

$12,000 / set

H 30 in W 27 in D 30 in

Set of Four Leather and Chrome Swivel Chairs by J Robert Scott & Associates

By Sally Sirkin Lewis, J. Robert Scott 1

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A set of four Patchwork leather chairs with round polished chrome bases that swivel. Designed by Sally Sirkin Lewis and made for J Robert Scot...

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1980s American Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Swivel Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Harvey Probber Gondola Slipper Chairs

Sold|~~$7,800~~

H 38.5 in W 26 in D 25.5 in

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 ...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Swivel Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Mid Century Swivel Lounge Chair in the Style of Probber, Baughman

$1,800

H 30.5 in W 24 in D 30 in

Mid Century Swivel Lounge Chair in the Style of Probber, Baughman

By Harvey Probber, Milo Baughman

Located in New York, NY

Exceptional mid century swivel lounge chair, having a fully upholstered bucket style seat and back, mounted on four spayed tapered pole legs. The frame features an exaggerated and dr...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Swivel Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Pair of Vintage Vladimir Kagan Swivel Chairs

$4,000Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 27 in W 30 in D 31 in

Pair of Vintage Vladimir Kagan Swivel Chairs

By Vladimir Kagan

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A lovely pair of vintage Vladimir Kagan swivel chairs on castors. These chairs feature chrome wrapped bases. One of the chairs retains it's original t...

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20th Century American Harvey Probber Swivel Chairs

Materials

Fabric

1970s Selig of Monroe Swivel and Tilt Chairs- A Pair

$3,900 / set

H 26 in W 31 in D 35 in

1970s Selig of Monroe Swivel and Tilt Chairs- A Pair

By Milo Baughman, Harvey Probber, Selig

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

Great scale and nice presence. Very comfortable with larger width and depth. Reminiscent of works by Milo Baughman and Harvey Probber.

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Swivel Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Vintage Pair of Milo Baughman Style Swivel Chairs

$3,400 / set

H 27.5 in W 29 in D 28 in

Vintage Pair of Milo Baughman Style Swivel Chairs

By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman

Located in Roanoke, VA

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman style swivel chairs in textured leopard upholstery with fabric-wrapped bases. Chairs are very comfortable and swivel nicely, heavy and and g...

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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Swivel Chairs

Materials

Textile

Pair of Overman Pod Swivel Chairs

$1,600 / set

H 29 in W 33 in D 28 in

Pair of Overman Pod Swivel Chairs

By Overman

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Two vintage modern overman swivel chairs featuring black vinyl upholstery and five legged chrome base. Stylish swivel seating adds Mid-Century Mod...

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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Swivel Chairs

1970's Mid-Century Modern Swivel Lounge Chairs - a Pair

$2,319Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 31 in W 31 in D 30 in

1970's Mid-Century Modern Swivel Lounge Chairs - a Pair

By Selig, Ib Madsen, H.W. Klein

Located in Burbank, CA

Mid-century Modern lounge chairs for sale. They have been completely restored, and look incredible once again. They have a star atomic base that has been professionally sandblasted a...

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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Swivel Chairs

Materials

Metal

Harvey Probber Swivel Cube Club Lounge Chairs

On Hold|~~$5,000 / set~~

H 26 in W 29 in D 30 in

Harvey Probber Swivel Cube Club Lounge Chairs

By Harvey Probber

Located in Miami, FL

A pair of classic swivel chairs by Harvey Probber. The bases are walnut. And the upholstery is a soft boucle. The swivel is 360.

Category

1960s American Vintage Harvey Probber Swivel Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

Pair of Contemporary Modern Scalloped Swivel Lounge Chairs

$2,500 / set

H 31 in W 32 in D 32 in

Pair of Contemporary Modern Scalloped Swivel Lounge Chairs

By Milo Baughman

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This pair of unique modern lounge chairs make an elegant addition to any living room or office setting. Swivel bases and scalloped rounded s...

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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Swivel Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery

Pair of 1970s Low Profile Barrel Back Club Chairs, Style of Harvey Probber

$2,920Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 27 in W 27 in D 29 in

Pair of 1970s Low Profile Barrel Back Club Chairs, Style of Harvey Probber

By Harvey Probber

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of 1970s Low Profile Barrel Back Club Chairs, Style of Harvey Probber Each one of sleek proportions, raised on trellis blackened wood frame fitted with castors. Upholstered in n...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Swivel Chairs

Materials

Brass, Steel

Previously Available Items

Set of Low-Profile Swivel Chairs by Harvey Probber, C. 1950s

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H 24 in W 29.5 in D 33 in

Set of Low-Profile Swivel Chairs by Harvey Probber, C. 1950s

By Harvey Probber

Located in Westport, CT

A timeless pair of swivel chairs, designed by the iconic Harvey Probber in the 1950s and brought back to life by Stamford Modern through a comprehensive restoration process. These ch...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Swivel Chairs

Materials

Twill, Oak

Harvey Probber Swivel Lounge Chairs Upholstered in Camel Teddy Bear C. 1955

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H 27 in W 27 in D 31 in

Harvey Probber Swivel Lounge Chairs Upholstered in Camel Teddy Bear C. 1955

By Harvey Probber

Located in Saint Louis, MO

This pair of swiveling lounge chairs Model 303A by Harvey Probber is Mid Century Modern royalty. Any esteemed designer or lover of designer mid century furnishings will immediately spot these swivel lounge chairs - Harvey Probber! This esteemed design is part of a small group that defined that mid century modern look and sensibility. Lux mid century. Barrel back that envelops like a hug of support and soft comfort. Iconic Probber bow front frame...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Swivel Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery, Walnut

Harvey Probber Midcentury Swivel Barrel Chairs - Brown Boucle - Walnut Slipper

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H 29 in Dm 30 in

Harvey Probber Midcentury Swivel Barrel Chairs - Brown Boucle - Walnut Slipper

By Harvey Probber, Edward Wormley, Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Decatur, GA

Pair of stunning Mid-Century Modern swivel slipper style barrel chairs with walnut plinth bases by Harvey Probber. Ultra soft sherpa boucle in a warm chocolatey brown - kind of like ...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Swivel Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut, Bouclé

Harvey Probber Midcentury Tufted Swivel Barrel Chairs, Walnut Plinth Base

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H 29 in Dm 30 in

Harvey Probber Midcentury Tufted Swivel Barrel Chairs, Walnut Plinth Base

By Thayer Coggin, Dunbar Furniture, Harvey Probber, Edward Wormley, Milo Baughman

Located in Decatur, GA

Pair of stunning Mid-Century Modern tufted swivel slipper style barrel chairs with walnut plinth bases by Harvey Probber. Boucle style nubby white upholstery is in good condition and...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Swivel Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

1960's Harvey Probber Swivel Chair

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H 24 in W 30 in D 30 in

1960's Harvey Probber Swivel Chair

By Harvey Probber

Located in Southampton, NJ

Exceptionally well maintained 1960's Harvey Probber classic inverted curved front swivel lounge chair with bentwood swivel base. Unusually well maintained upholstery in rarely used c...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Swivel Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Bentwood

Harvey Probber Modern Swivel Lounge Club Chairs in Boucle

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H 26 in W 31 in D 31 in

Harvey Probber Modern Swivel Lounge Club Chairs in Boucle

By Harvey Probber

Located in Miami, FL

A pair of Harvey Probber swivel lounge chairs. New boucle upholstery. Medium walnut bases.

Category

1960s American Vintage Harvey Probber Swivel Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Harvey Probber Swivel Lounge Chairs, 1980

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H 30 in W 28 in D 26 in

Harvey Probber Swivel Lounge Chairs, 1980

By Harvey Probber

Located in Chicago, IL

Harvey Robber swivel lounge chair, 1970. All original.

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1970s Vintage Harvey Probber Swivel Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

1950's Harvey Probber Leather Barrel Back Swivel Chairs

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H 30 in W 28.5 in D 29 in

1950's Harvey Probber Leather Barrel Back Swivel Chairs

By Harvey Probber

Located in Dallas, TX

Pair of crisply tailored club/lounge chairs by Harvey Probber, circa 1950's. The chairs feature deep seats with loose seat cushions and enveloping barrel backs making a cozy embrace,...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Swivel Chairs

Materials

Brass

Cube Swivel Chairs by Harvey Probber, Model no. 1461

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H 28 in W 28 in

Cube Swivel Chairs by Harvey Probber, Model no. 1461

By Harvey Probber

Located in Westport, CT

Extremely rare low-wide profile swivel lounge chairs designed by Harvey Probber, circa 1950s. Newly upholstered in natural velvet. Walnut swivels fully restored.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Swivel Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Pair of Harvey Probber Swivel Lounge Chairs

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H 26 in W 31 in D 31 in

Pair of Harvey Probber Swivel Lounge Chairs

By Harvey Probber

Located in Dallas, TX

Mid-Century Modern comfortable pair of swiveling lounge chairs designed by Harvey Probber, Model 303A. The chairs professionally re-covered in a black leatherette upholstery with dec...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Swivel Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Harvey Probber Swivel Club Chair in Original Fabric, circa 1960, Signed

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H 23 in W 30 in D 30 in

Harvey Probber Swivel Club Chair in Original Fabric, circa 1960, Signed

By Harvey Probber

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This incredibly cool signed Harvey Probber swivel club chair from circa 1960 possesses its original fabric, which remains in fantastic original vintage condition and ready to be used...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Swivel Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Olive Green Mohair Swivel Lounge Chairs by Harvey Probber

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H 24 in W 31 in D 31 in

Pair of Olive Green Mohair Swivel Lounge Chairs by Harvey Probber

By Harvey Probber

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A spectacular pair of swivel lounge chairs designed by Harvey Probber in the 1950s. The chairs have been newly recovered in a beautiful olive green mohair fabric. The base is dark br...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Swivel Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Oak

Harvey Probber swivel chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Harvey Probber swivel chairs 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 swivel chairs, although black editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original swivel chairs 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 swivel chairs by Michael Wolk, Selig, and Craft Associates. Prices for Harvey Probber swivel chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $6,500 and can go as high as $18,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $11,250.