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Harvey Probber Dressers

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
Mid Century Harvey Probber long Rosewood 9 drawer dresser credenza
Mid Century Harvey Probber long Rosewood 9 drawer dresser credenza

Mid Century Harvey Probber long Rosewood 9 drawer dresser credenza

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Rare Three-Drawer Mahogany Dresser by Harvey Probber, USA, c. 1960's
Rare Three-Drawer Mahogany Dresser by Harvey Probber, USA, c. 1960's

Rare Three-Drawer Mahogany Dresser by Harvey Probber, USA, c. 1960's

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Dressers

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Harvey Probber Chest of Drawers

Harvey Probber Chest of Drawers

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Mid-Century Modern chest of drawers by Harvey Probber. Harvey Probber chest of drawers in bleached mahogany with four drawers brass sabots to the feet. Inside two top drawers have wh...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Dressers

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Mid-Century Dresser Designed by Harvey Probber
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Handsome Mid-Century Modern highboy dresser designed by Harvey Probber. Dark mahogany exterior throughout. The cabinet doors show an interesting woven pattern with vertical brass acc...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Dressers

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Harvey Probber Olive Ash Burl, Rosewood and Mahogany Gentleman's Chest
Harvey Probber Olive Ash Burl, Rosewood and Mahogany Gentleman's Chest

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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Espresso Harvey Probber Sliding Doors Compartment 12 Drawers Credenza Dresser

Espresso Harvey Probber Sliding Doors Compartment 12 Drawers Credenza Dresser

By Harvey Probber

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Large Espresso Harvey Probber Sliding Doors Compartment 12 Drawers Credenza Dresser MINT.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Dressers

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Mahogany

Harvey Probber Chest of Drawers / Tall Dresser 1965
Harvey Probber Chest of Drawers / Tall Dresser 1965

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By Harvey Probber

Located in Chicago, IL

Harvey Probber Chest of Drawers / Tall Dresser 1965 Add a touch of elegance and functionality to your space with this exquisite Harvey Probber chest of drawers, showcasing a masterfu...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Dressers

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Brass

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Harvey Probber Bleached Mahogany & Ivory Leather Tall Cabinet

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 Dressers

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Brass

Harvey Probber Espresso Mahogany Sliding Doors 10 Drawers Gentlemen's Chest Mint
Harvey Probber Espresso Mahogany Sliding Doors 10 Drawers Gentlemen's Chest Mint

Harvey Probber Espresso Mahogany Sliding Doors 10 Drawers Gentlemen's Chest Mint

By Harvey Probber

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Harvey Probber Espresso mahogany sliding doors 11 drawers gentlemen's chest highboy dresser mint Cork lined drawers.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Dressers

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Vintage 1960's Refinished Harvey Probber Dresser with Sliding Doors
Vintage 1960's Refinished Harvey Probber Dresser with Sliding Doors

Vintage 1960's Refinished Harvey Probber Dresser with Sliding Doors

By Harvey Probber

Located in New York, NY

Vintage newly refinished 1960's Mid-Century Modern dresser by American design master Harvey Probber. Marked inside upper drawer. Sliding doors reveal drawers and pull out shelves. 5 ...

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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Dressers

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Harvey Probber dressers for sale on 1stDibs.

Harvey Probber dressers 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 dressers, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original dressers 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 dressers by Founders Furniture Company, Conant Ball, and Broyhill Brasilia. Prices for Harvey Probber dressers can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,820 and can go as high as $12,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,900.