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Harvey Probber 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
Pair of Harvey Probber Bleached Mahogany and Tiffany Blue Leather Front Cabinets
Pair of Harvey Probber Bleached Mahogany and Tiffany Blue Leather Front Cabinets

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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Midcentury Modern Decagon Cabinet by Harvey Prober, circa 1950
Midcentury Modern Decagon Cabinet by Harvey Prober, circa 1950

Midcentury Modern Decagon Cabinet by Harvey Prober, circa 1950

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Located in Philadelphia, PA

A Midcentury Modern walnut Decagon cabinet by Harvey Probber, circa 1950. With the original label. The interior features an open storage space with one top drawer.

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1950s Vintage Harvey Probber Cabinets

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Walnut

Harvey Probber Bleached Mahogany & Ivory Leather Tall Cabinet
Harvey Probber Bleached Mahogany & Ivory Leather Tall Cabinet

Harvey Probber Bleached Mahogany & Ivory Leather Tall Cabinet

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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 Cabinets

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Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Credenza
Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Credenza

Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Credenza

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Located in Brooklyn, NY

Vintage modern hutch featured in rich rosewood grain, Lucite base, four drawers, spacious storage space, and brass trimming. Please confirm the item location (NY or NJ).  

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Custom Harvey Probber Rosewood / Lacquer and Steel Bi-Fold Door Cabinet
Custom Harvey Probber Rosewood / Lacquer and Steel Bi-Fold Door Cabinet

Custom Harvey Probber Rosewood / Lacquer and Steel Bi-Fold Door Cabinet

By Harvey Probber

Located in Buffalo, NY

Stunning cabinet custom made for M&T Corporate office's,,,downtown Buffalo NY,, Wonderful book-matched rosewood,,left and right b-fold doors /shelves.. center door /four drawers.. Bl...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Cabinets

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Magnificent Harvey Probber Decagon Bar Cabinet Table Mid-Century
Magnificent Harvey Probber Decagon Bar Cabinet Table Mid-Century

Magnificent Harvey Probber Decagon Bar Cabinet Table Mid-Century

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Located in Pemberton, NJ

Magnificent Harvey Probber bleached rosewood decagon bar cabinet. Highly figured bleached rosewood veneer on both the inside and outside case, with mahogany top, handles and plinth...

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Wonderful Signed Harvey Probber Wall Mounted Credenza Mid-Century Modern
Wonderful Signed Harvey Probber Wall Mounted Credenza Mid-Century Modern

Wonderful Signed Harvey Probber Wall Mounted Credenza Mid-Century Modern

By Harvey Probber

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Wall-mounted credenza by Harvey Probber, American, 1950s. “Harvey Probber” label inside the top drawer on right side. This piece measures 22.5"t x 77.25"l x 18"d.

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Cabinets

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Harvey Probber Signed Sideboard in Mahogany with Gold Trim, 1960s
Harvey Probber Signed Sideboard in Mahogany with Gold Trim, 1960s

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 Cabinets

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Brass

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Harvey Probber cabinets for sale on 1stDibs.

Harvey Probber 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 cabinets, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original 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 cabinets by Milo Baughman, Thomasville, and John Widdicomb. Prices for Harvey Probber cabinets can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $2,240 and can go as high as $9,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,595.