Harvey Probber Tables
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 Flip-Top Rosewood Console Table
By Harvey Probber
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Versatile flip-top console table to be used as console or small dining table. 20 inches deep closed,opens to 40 inches. Table surface with stunning rosewood with ebonized walnut legs.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Tables
Materials
Rosewood, Walnut
Pair of Harvey Probber Enameled Copper Flower Motif Side Tables
By Harvey Probber
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Rare 1960s psychedelic flower design side tables with baked enamel on copper inset panels. With era-appropriate vibrant enamel on original mahogany...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Tables
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Harvey Probber Mid Century Terrazzo and Walnut Coffee Table
By Harvey Probber
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Harvey Probber Mid Century Terrazzo and Walnut Coffee Table
This coffee table measures: 60 wide x 21.75 deep x 15.5 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call r...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Tables
Materials
Walnut, Terrazzo
Harvey Probber Set of 3 Tables with "Enamel on Copper" Tops, 1950s
By Harvey Probber, Arpad Rosti
Located in New York, NY
Set of 3 coffee/side tables model No 1145 in mahogany with hand fired white and blue "enamel on copper" tops by Harvey Probber, American 1950s. These studio made enamel tops were created by the noted artist Arpad Rosti. Probber often collaborated with artists to incorporate their works into his pieces.
These coffee tables were part of the retrospective at the New York School of Interior Design: “Making Connections: Harvey Probber Furniture...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Tables
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Flip Top Dining or Console Table by Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pasadena, TX
Flip top dining or console table by Harvey Probber
Versatile Walnut with gatefold base that allows table to expand from console to dining table...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Tables
Materials
Walnut
$3,120 Sale Price
20% Off
Harvey Probber Walnut Chrome Cane End Table
By Harvey Probber
Located in Fraser, MI
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Low double door end table.
Designed by Harvey Probber for Probber Furniture Co.
Walnut and Chrome and Cane.
Category
1960s Vintage Harvey Probber Tables
Materials
Chrome
Harvey Probber Zebrano & Ebonized Mahogany Two Drawer Desk
By Harvey Probber
Located in Bainbridge, NY
American Mid Century American Harvey Probber Inc. Writing Desk, 1960's. Featuring a rectangular form in mixed wood construction with smooth heavily veneered Zebrawood surface and ski...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Zebra Wood
Harvey Probber Extendable Dining Table with Solid Brass Stretchers
By Harvey Probber
Located in Hanover, MA
Magnificent minimalist design on a grand scale, ebonized mahogany dining table designed and produced by Harvey Probber, circa 1968 with solid brass square bar cross-stretchers and sq...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Tables
Materials
Brass
Harvey Probber End Table
By Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
Stunning 1960s Mid-Century Modern end table designed by Harvey Probber, with two drawers and brass and walnut hardware and brass sabots.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Tables
Materials
Brass
$2,400
Pair of Mahogany Wood and Travertine Harvey Probber End Tables/Nightstands 1960
By Harvey Probber
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Mahogany Wood and Travertine Harvey Probber End Tables/Nightstands 1960's
This pair of end tables or nightstands, designed by Harvey Probber, showcases a harmonious blend of ...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Tables
Materials
Travertine
$6,000 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Mid Century Modern Rare Harvey Probber Curved Macassar Corner Tables - A Pair
By Harvey Probber
Located in Morristown, NJ
c. 1960s, USA, a rare pair of Harvey Probber corner tables with Macassar ebony veneer tops and dark stained tapering round wood legs. The triangular tables have a curved longside edge. The tables are unmarked and likely a custom order.
Harvey Probber (1922-2003) was born in Brooklyn, New York, and designed his first sofa at age 16, selling it for $10. By the time he finished high school, he was selling sketches of furniture to companies in Manhattan. Probber was an autodidact, having very little formal training at a time when most designers had formal architectural or art degrees.
He did, however, take a few night classes at Pratt Institute and had on- the-job training in furniture production while working for Trade Upholstery. After serving in the Coast Guard during the 1940s, Probber worked briefly as a cabaret singer, but by 1945 he had opened Harvey Probber, Inc. Realizing that post-war families wanted more flexibility in their homes and their lifestyles, he was the frst to introduce modular seating. His pieces had understated modern...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Tables
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Two-Drawer Cocktail Table in Walnut and Brass, Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
This elegant and refined cocktail table was designed by Harvey Probber and handmade in Fall River, Massachusetts circa 1960. Probber believed that "aging gracefully" represented the ...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Tables
Materials
Brass
Taboret Table by Probber from the Architectural Series
By Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
Classic table from the Architectural series, circa 1960s. Hard to find examples from this line by Probber. This diminutive table features a thick ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Tables
Harvey Probber Rosewood Elliptical Glass Coffee Table
By Harvey Probber
Located in Lynn, MA
Rare Rosewood coffee table base with Elliptical Glass by Harvey Probber. This model seldom comes on to the market. Fantastic rosewood grain pattern and shapes. The heavy 0.75 inch th...
Category
20th Century American Harvey Probber Tables
Materials
Glass, Rosewood
Harvey Probber Terrazzo & Bronze Inlay Hexagonal Side Tables
By Harvey Probber
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Harvey Probber Terrazzo & Bronze Inlay Hexagonal Side Tables Sold Individually
Designed by Harvey Probber (1922-2003) USA, Circa 1950s
We are pleased to offer three period Harvey Pr...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Tables
Materials
Bronze
$2,316 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Harvey Probber Non Matching Pair of Walnut 3 Drawers Nightstands End Tables
By Harvey Probber, Paul McCobb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Harvey Probber non matching pair of walnut 3 drawers nightstands end tables mint.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Tables
Materials
Walnut, Mahogany
Pair of Decagon Dry Bar Cabinets by Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Dallas, TX
A stunning pair of rare side cabinets No. 1151 or dry bars designed and produced by Harvey Probber. U.S.A., circa 1950's. Functional and well designed. Decagonal shaped cabinets exec...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Tables
Materials
Wood
$16,750 / set
Harvey Probber MCM Dining Conference Table 2 Leaves
By Harvey Probber
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
1950s MCM Dining or Con...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Tables
Materials
Chrome
Harvey Probber Rosewood Travertine Decagon Bar
By Harvey Probber
Located in Lynn, MA
A special rosewood decagon side cabinet #1151 by Harvey Probber. This rare special order includes original pristine travertine top, a lock for top drawer, and brass, chrome rods for ...
Category
20th Century American Other Harvey Probber Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Rosewood
Harvey Probber Asian Style Coffee Table With Terrazzo Inlays
By Harvey Probber
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
Rare Harvey Probber Asian style coffee table. This piece seldom comes up for sale. This beautiful ebony base coffee table has two terrazzo inserts. The table has great shaped legs wi...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Tables
Materials
Terrazzo, Wood
Harvey Probber Mahogany Corner Triangle Sofa Table
By Harvey Probber
Located in Hanover, MA
Extremely versatile well balanced triangular shaped table by Harvey Probber. Original vintage mid-1950's. Ideally suited as a corner console table behind one of his famous angular Nu...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Card/Dining Table
By Harvey Probber
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber walnut & travertine marble card / dining table. A beautiful octagonal form table designed and produced by Harvey Probber in the 1950s. It features s...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Tables
Materials
Travertine
Pair of Marble-Top Single Drawer End Table by Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of very nice Mid-Century Modern marble tops end tables or nightstands with marble tops.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Tables
Harvey Probber Hex Tables with Terrazzo Tops
By Harvey Probber
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of Three Terrazzo Top Hex Tables, designed by Harvey Probber, American, circa 1960s. They are a versatile size and can be used as end or side tables, or placed together to form a...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Tables
Materials
Terrazzo, Wood
$3,550 / set
Harvey Probber Round Walnut Game Center Table with Travertine Insert
By Harvey Probber
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber round walnut game or center table with travertine insert.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Tables
Materials
Travertine, Brass
Pair of Harvey Probber Travertine Topped Wood Decagon End/Side Tables
By Harvey Probber
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of Mid-Century American modern end/side tables with open work wooden frames and travertine tops. (HARVEY PROBBER)(PRICED AS PAIR)
Condition: Good; Wear consistent with age and use
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Tables
Materials
Wood
Harvey Probber Side Table in Teak and Polished Stainless Steel, 1960s
By Harvey Probber
Located in Dallas, TX
Minimalist Harvey Probber teak end table with inset solid bar mirror polished stainless steel legs. Well constructed and very substantial.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Harvey Probber Hexagon Terrazzo Side Table
By Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
Harvey Probber Terrazzo Hexagon side - end table. Mid century side table terrazzo with inlaid brass detail set on splayed mahogany legs. Nice size perfect for any setting. Very good ...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Tables
Materials
Brass
Harvey Probber, Custom Series 80 coffee table, model 82
By Harvey Probber
Located in Chicago, IL
Harvey Probber
Custom Series 80 coffee table, model 82
Harvey Probber, Inc.
USA, c. 1962
mahogany, white onyx
20 h x 31 w x 31 d in (51 x 79 x 79 cm)
Table features a custom onyx ...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Tables
Materials
Onyx
$3,600 Sale Price
20% Off
2 Harvey Probber White Terrazzo and Bronze Inlay Hexagonal End / Side Tables
By Harvey Probber
Located in Queens, NY
2 American Mid-Century end / side tables with hexagonal white terrazzo tops with a bronze inlaid hexagonal design supported on three curved wooden legs. (HARVEY PROBBER) (PRICED AS P...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Tables
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Harvey Probber Terrazzo and Brass Side Table with Solid Mahogany Frame
By Harvey Probber
Located in Dallas, TX
1960s Harvey Probber Side Table with Mahogany frame and striped top with alternating solid brass bars and terrazzo stone top.
A very unique and understated design.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Harvey Probber Tables
Materials
Brass
Harvey Probber Tall Coffee Table with Terrazzo Top
By Harvey Probber
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A stylish mid-century coffee or cocktail table-tall at 24"H. Walnut top with original Portugese terrazzo top. Shows very well and has a nice warm glow.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Tables
Materials
Brass
Harvey Probber Brass Square Stock and Coquina Marble Cocktail Table Circa 1950s
By Harvey Probber
Located in Chicago, IL
Harvey Probber, coquina and brass coffee table, c. 1950s, USA, round stone top, architectural polished brass base with square tube legs joined by stretchers, model 917B, 20"h x 30"di...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass
$3,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Low Console, TV or Media Table Mahogany Brass
By Harvey Probber, Edward Wormley
Located in St. Louis, MO
Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber minimalist designed low two tier console, TV, Audio or Media table shown in original dark mahogany finish with four round brass legs. Currently fini...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Tables
Materials
Brass
Harvey Probber Blue Enameled Copper and Espresso Mahogany Side Tables 1960s
By Harvey Probber
Located in Dallas, TX
Rare pair of 1960s Harvey Probber solid mahogany side tables finished in a dark espresso stain with a satin lacquer clear coat. The tops are ...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Tables
Materials
Enamel
Harvey Probber Coffee Table
By Harvey Probber
Located in Atlanta, GA
Harvey Probber coffee table, American, circa 1960s. Executed in mahogany, cane, and brass.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Tables
Materials
Brass
Harvey Probber Hexagonal Mahogany and Terrazzo Marble Side Table
By Harvey Probber
Located in Chicago, IL
Three-legged Harvey Probber side or end table with original hexagonal terrazzo top with inlaid brass. Sculpted bleached mahogany legs with bleached mahogany supports.
Category
1950s American Vintage Harvey Probber Tables
Materials
Terrazzo, Walnut
$2,000 Sale Price
20% Off
2 Harvey Probber White Terrazzo and Bronze Inlay Hexagonal End / Side Tables
By Harvey Probber
Located in Queens, NY
2 American mid-century end / side tables with hexagonal white terrazzo tops with a bronze inlaid hexagonal design supported on three curved black lacque...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Tables
Materials
Marble, Metal, Bronze
Harvey Probber Square Chrome Plated Steel and Glass Coffee Table
By Harvey Probber
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century square coffee / cocktail table with a thick square clear glass top resting on an open cube-form chrome plated steel base....
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Tables
Materials
Metal, Steel, Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Flip-Top Dining Table Console By Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Mid-Century Modern flip-top dining console table was designed by the popular American designer Harvey Probber during the 1960s. This table is true to Probber's aesthetic - simpl...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Rosewood
Harvey Probber Mid Century Square Side Table
By Harvey Probber
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Harvey Probber mid century square side table
The table measures: 30 wide x 30 deep x 16 inches high
All pieces of furniture c...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Tables
Materials
Wood
Harvey Probber Rosewood Top & Mahogany Legs Rectangular Parson Coffee Table
By Harvey Probber
Located in St. Louis, MO
Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber rosewood top with contrasting mahogany legs rectangular coffee table. Label
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Rosewood
Vintage Modern Walnut Writing Desk by Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern writing desk by Harvey Probber. This desk features walnut construction, ample leg room, and three drawers for storage of files and odds and ends. A beautiful vinta...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Tables
Materials
Walnut
$2,800 Sale Price
30% Off
Harvey Probber 3-Drawer Nightstand Ebonized Espresso Mahogany
By Dunbar Furniture, Harvey Probber
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern brass pulls ebonized mahogany bracket feet night bed stand side table by Harvey Probber.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Pr Harvey Probber Mid Century Ribbon Mahogany and Cane Side Tables
By Harvey Probber
Located in Buffalo, NY
Matched pair (mirror image) Modernist Tables designed by Harvey Probber,, Probber Originals. in richly grained ribbon mahogany and cane with brass detailing, both retain one drawer. ...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Tables
Materials
Brass
Harvey Probber Midcentury Mahogany and Brass Nightstand
By Harvey Probber
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Harvey Probber midcentury Mahogany and Brass Nightstand
This nightstand measures: 24 wide x 18 deep x 22.75 inches high
All pieces ...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Tables
Materials
Brass
Unusual Harvey Probber Green Hexagon Terrazzo Top Side Table Mid-century Modern
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Unusual Harvey Probber light green terrazzo hexagon top side table. We have had plenty of these wonderful Probber side tables but we have never had on with a celery green terrazzo ...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Tables
Materials
Bronze
$2,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Wonderful Harvey Probber Terrazzo Brass Inlay Top Mid-Century Modern
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful three-legged Harvey Probber side or end table with original hexagonal terrazzo top with inlaid brass. Sculpted bleached mahogany legs with bleached mahogany supports. We do...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Tables
Materials
Terrazzo, Mahogany
Mid Century Modern Harvey Probber Walnut with Black Marble Cocktail Table
By Harvey Probber
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Harvey Probber Walnut with Black Marble Cocktail Table
Elevate your home decor with this timeless piece.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Tables
Materials
Marble
Stunning Pair of Harvey Probber Brass Inlaid Terrazzo Top Side Tables Midcentury
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful pair of three-legged Harvey Probber side or end tables with original hexagonal terrazzo top with inlaid brass. Sculpted bleached mahogany legs with bleached mahogany suppor...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Tables
Materials
Terrazzo, Mahogany
Harvey Probber Bleached Rosewood Console Table
By Harvey Probber
Located in Highland, IN
This elegant Probber console table features a top of bleached rosewood supported by a mahogany base with two drawers.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Rosewood
Harvey Probber Hexagonal Terrazzo Side Table
By Harvey Probber
Located in Dallas, TX
A wonderful design by Harvey Probber, great as a side table, in front of a sofa or just about anywhere. Has an inlaid brass detail on top.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Tables
Materials
Brass
Low Console Table by Harvey Probber, 1960s
By Harvey Probber
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A Mid-Century Modern walnut console table / coffee table designed by Harvey Probber with a single shelf and brass through tenon legs. Made in the USA, circa 1960s.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Tables
Materials
Brass
Solid Mahogany and Glass Low Table by Harvey Probber, 1970s
By Harvey Probber
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A low table with a glass top and three jointed legs form an organic design.
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Harvey Probber tables for sale on 1stDibs.
Harvey Probber tables 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 tables, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original tables 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 tables by John Widdicomb, Widdicomb Furniture Co., and Florence Knoll. Prices for Harvey Probber tables can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $800 and can go as high as $28,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,500.
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