Harvey Probber Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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 Mahogany Sideboard Credenza or Bar Cabinet, Newly Restored
By Harvey Probber
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern sideboard credenza or bar cabinet
By Harvey Probber
USA, 1960s
Book-matched mahogany, with original brass and dark mahogany hardware.
Me...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Brass
Harvey Probber Desk in Mahogany 1950s 'Signed'
By Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
Desk in mahogany with alternating grain top and brass sabots by Harvey Probber, American, 1950s (label in drawer reads "designed by Harvey Probber"). This desk is beautifully made.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Brass
Harvey Probber Signed Sideboard in Mahogany with Gold Trim, 1960s
By Harvey Probber
Located in Dallas, TX
Fully restored. Harvey Probber sideboard with two front sliding doors in a gold leaf finish. Interior has four sets of drawers on each side. Right side of sideboard has four sets of ...
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Brass
Harvey Probber Executive Credenza
By Harvey Probber
Located in Hanover, MA
Harvey Probber executive credenza with four drawers, one file drawer and two open cabinets in solid walnut with mahogany edges and legs. Finished o...
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1960s American Vintage Harvey Probber Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Walnut, Mahogany
Mahogany Rosewood Harvey Probber Credenza
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pasadena, TX
Harvey Probber
Fall River Mass
62" Harvey Probber Credenza
Stunning credenza in a combination of rosewood and mahogany with white lacquered drawers and open shelving on lef...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Mahogany, Rosewood
Exceptional Harvey Probber Decagonal Bleached Rosewood Bar Cabinet
By Harvey Probber
Located in Chicago, IL
Seldom seen Harvey Probber bleached rosewood decagonal bar cabinet with single drawer and piano hinged door with integral shelving. Do...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood, Rosewood
Vintage Rosewood Mahogany Harvey Probber Credenza
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pasadena, TX
Harvey Probber
Fall River Mass
77" Harvey Probber credenza
Rare Harvey Probber credenza in rosewood and mahogany. Rosewood doors open to white lacquered drawers and open st...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Mahogany, Rosewood
Rare Harvey Probber Brass and Mahogany Desk
By Harvey Probber
Located in Hanover, MA
Harvey Probber mahogany writing desk with white laminate top with solid brass tubular legs and solid brass flat bar stretchers.
Left side oriented three drawer case with original ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Brass
Harvey Probber Two-Part Cabinet or Credenza
By Harvey Probber
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant two-part cabinet or credenza, designed by Harvey Probber, circa 1960s. This piece is a versatile size and can be used as a vitrine, display cabinet, credenza, bar, or bookshe...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Metal, Brass
Leather Faced Probber Chest
By Harvey Probber
Located in Dallas, TX
Luxurious Harvey Probber leather faced chest of drawers. Sliding doors open to reveal an abundance of cork lined shelving. Retains original label. Coordin...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Brass
Harvey Probber Credenza, 1960s, USA
By Harvey Probber
Located in Miami, FL
Burl wood credenza by Harvey Probber.
Cabinet has four drawers and two doors revealing two adjustable shelves.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Burl
Mahogany and Lacquer Sideboard by Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Dorchester, MA
This is a striking version of one of Harvey Probber's 1950s mahogany sideboards. At center are four large drawers with wide inset handles; the top drawer is divided into five section...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Metal
Vintage Harvey Probber Dresser or Credenza
By Harvey Probber
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This unique side by side storage piece by Harvey Probber features spacious drawers for storage in any room. Perfect Mid-Century Modern piece for use as a credenza or bedroom dresser....
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Mahogany, Rosewood
Pair of Harvey Probber Bleached Mahogany and Tiffany Blue Leather Front Cabinets
By Harvey Probber
Located in Chicago, IL
Rare pair of Harvey Probber two door cabinets with Tiffany blue leather covered recessed door panels. Bleached and toned mahogany casement, conica...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Leather, Mahogany, Lacquer
Ebonized Mahogany and Rosewood Cabinet by Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Dorchester, MA
Designed by Harvey Probber, this ebonized mahogany cabinet features two large brass-trimmed medallions of rosewood on the sliding doors at top. Behind the doors are five shallow draw...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Brass
Harvey Probber Olive Ash Burl, Rosewood and Mahogany Gentleman's Chest
By Harvey Probber
Located in Chicago, IL
This sleek clean lined Harvey Probber gentleman's bureau features burl wood doors with recessed rosewood pulls. The doors slide to reveal three cork lined trays and four shirt drawer...
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1950s American Vintage Harvey Probber Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Burl, Cork, Lacquer, Mahogany, Rosewood
Mid-Century Modern 5 Drawer Dresser 2 Door with Leather Brass Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Simple and elegant long mahogany dresser by Harvey Probber. Five graduated drawers with solid brass pulls on the right side. Two leather doors with solid brass strips which conceal four pull out drawers and three pull out shelves...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Brass
Vintage Midcentury Table Desk by Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pasadena, TX
Harvey Probber
His pieces displayed the same combination of high style and popular appeal: his were no sterile creations in tubular steel; Probber's work shares more in common with Art Deco than with the machine aesthetic...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Aluminum
Harvey Probber Bleached Mahogany & Ivory Leather Tall Cabinet
By Harvey Probber
Located in Chicago, IL
Harvey Probber bleached mahogany tall dresser or gentleman's chest, with ivory leather-clad sliding doors that feature brass flat bar appointments. Behind the doors there are four dr...
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1950s American Vintage Harvey Probber Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Brass
Pair of Wardrobes in Mahogany and Leather by Harvey Probber 1950s
By Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully outfitted wardrobes/chests of drawers in mahogany, doors with inset leather and brass bands, by Harvey Probber, American 1950s (label in drawer reads "designed by Harvey ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Brass
Ebonized Mahogany and Brass Chest or Nightstand by Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Dorchester, MA
Harvey Probber designed this clean-lined mid-century modern nightstand with proportions that allow for its use as side table or chest. The case of ebonized mahogany features a wide b...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Brass
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 Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood
Harvery Probber Post Modern 3pc Lacquered Credenza with Custom Mirrored Base
By Harvey Probber
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A Harvey Probber post modern 3pc lacquered credenza. This is a super unique and rare piece of furniture from one of the 20th Century's greatest designers in Harvey Probber. This cust...
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Late 20th Century Harvey Probber Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood
Harvey Probber Wall Mounted Credenza with Inset Caned Doors, 1950s
By Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
Wall-mounted credenza in mahogany with brass pulls and inset caned doors by Harvey Probber, American, 1950s. “Harvey Probber” label inside the top drawer on right side.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Brass
Harvey Probber Two-Door Cabinet
By Harvey Probber
Located in Highland, IN
Harvey Probber's refined aesthetic is on display in this three-door cabinet. Crafted of mahogany, it has two sliding doors with octagonal leather inserts framed in brass which concea...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Brass
Matching Pair of Three-Drawer Chests by Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Dallas, TX
Matching pair of three-drawer chests by Harvey Probber. Priced per item.
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Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Brass
Modern Credenza Designed by Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Atlanta, GA
Modern Credenza designed by Harvey Probber, American, circa 1960's. It is a versatile size and can be used as a credenza, bar, or media cabinet in a living area, or as a chest or dre...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Brass
Harvey Probber case pieces and storage cabinets for sale on 1stDibs.
Harvey Probber case pieces and storage cabinets 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 case pieces and storage cabinets, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original case pieces and storage cabinets 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 case pieces and storage cabinets by Knoll, Milo Baughman, and Calvin. Prices for Harvey Probber case pieces and storage cabinets can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,820 and can go as high as $24,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,928.
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