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Harvey Probber Sideboards

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 Sideboard with Sliding Grasscloth Doors
Harvey Probber Sideboard with Sliding Grasscloth Doors

Harvey Probber Sideboard with Sliding Grasscloth Doors

By Harvey Probber

Located in Hanover, MA

Mid-Century Modern sideboard/cabinet of drawers by Harvey Probber in original grain painted blonde mahogany with four matching large center drawers having distinctive Probber recessed pulls and two sliding doors paneled...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Sideboards

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Harvey Probber Rosewood and Ebonized Mahogany Credenza
Harvey Probber Rosewood and Ebonized Mahogany Credenza

Harvey Probber Rosewood and Ebonized Mahogany Credenza

By Harvey Probber

Located in Denton, TX

Harvey Probber rosewood and ebonized mahogany twelve-drawer dresser recently restored.

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

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Mahogany, Rosewood

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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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Sideboards

Materials

Leather, Mahogany, Lacquer

Large Harvey Probber Sideboard in Rosewood
Large Harvey Probber Sideboard in Rosewood

Large Harvey Probber Sideboard in Rosewood

By Harvey Probber

Located in Dallas, TX

A spectacular large sideboard by Harvey Probber. This sideboard offers plenty of storage. The design is dramatic with a rosewood finish and book matched drawers. This is hard to find...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Sideboards

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Rosewood

American Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Dresser / Sideboard by Harvey Probber 1960s
American Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Dresser / Sideboard by Harvey Probber 1960s

American Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Dresser / Sideboard by Harvey Probber 1960s

By Harvey Probber

Located in Stamford, CT

American Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Dresser / Sideboard by Harvey Probber 1960s Harvey Probber Dresser in Rosewood and Ebonized Mahogany United States c. 1960's. Six drawer dresser ...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Sideboards

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Mahogany, Rosewood

Minimalist 1960s Harvey Probber Credenza with Calacatta Marble Top
Minimalist 1960s Harvey Probber Credenza with Calacatta Marble Top

Minimalist 1960s Harvey Probber Credenza with Calacatta Marble Top

By Harvey Probber

Located in Dallas, TX

Well proportioned credenza designed by Harvey Probber with Minimalist polished solid flat bar aluminum base and rectangular block hardware. The calacatta gold marble top has a really...

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

Materials

Marble, Aluminum

Harvey Probber Bleached Ribbon Mahogany Long Cabinet
Harvey Probber Bleached Ribbon Mahogany Long Cabinet

Harvey Probber Bleached Ribbon Mahogany Long Cabinet

By Harvey Probber

Located in Chicago, IL

Harvey Probber long, low credenza or sideboard with four ascending height drawers and pair of shelved cabinets measuring 16.5" wide x 21" high. Sleek conical brass pulls and dark mah...

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1950s American Vintage Harvey Probber Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Harvey Probber Sideboard Cabinet, 1970's
Harvey Probber Sideboard Cabinet, 1970's

Harvey Probber Sideboard Cabinet, 1970's

By Harvey Probber

Located in New York, NY

Harvey Probber Sideboard interior fitted with banks of enameled sliding shelves and drawers. Sliding fire-enameled copper doors and exterior drawers. This cabinet is newly refinished...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Sideboards

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Copper

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 Sideboards

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Brass

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Harvey Probber sideboards for sale on 1stDibs.

Harvey Probber sideboards 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 sideboards, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original sideboards 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 sideboards by Calvin, George Nelson, and Milo Baughman. Prices for Harvey Probber sideboards can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $3,400 and can go as high as $17,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $6,500.