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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
Vintage Harvey Probber Alternating Door Display Cabinets Rosewood & Ebonized Oak
By Harvey Probber
Located in Buffalo, NY
Outstanding set of four rosewood and ebonized oak alternating door display cabinets /bookcase lighted with glass shelves designed by Harvey Probber cir...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Cabinets

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Glass, Wood, Rosewood

Eight Drawer Chest of Drawers or Jewelry Chest in Rosewood by Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Ft Lauderdale, FL
Eight drawer chest of drawers or jewelry chest in rosewood by Harvey Probber. Jewelry, lingerie, silver or chest or drawers with eight drawers, rosewood fronts, ebonized oak sides...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Cabinets

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Chrome

Harvey Probber MCM Bleached Mahogany Cane Front Sliding Door Bar Media Cabinet
By Harvey Probber
Located in Countryside, IL
Harvey Probber Mid Century bleached mahogany and cane front sliding door bar media cabinet. This bar cabinet measures: 42 wide x 18 deep x 33 inches high All pieces of furnitur...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Cabinets

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Cane, Mahogany

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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Aluminum

Harvey Probber Mid Century Mahogany and Cane China Cabinet
By Harvey Probber
Located in Countryside, IL
Harvey Probber mid century mahogany and cane china cabinet The china cabinet bottom measures: 42 wide x 18 deep x 26.5 inches high The china cabinet top...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Cabinets

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Cane, Glass, Mahogany

Harvey Probber Rosewood and Brass Breakfront Bookcase or Bar Cabinet, Refinished
By Harvey Probber
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous mid-century modern breakfront bookcase, sideboard, or bar cabinet By Harvey Probber USA, 1950s Rosewood, with brass trim. Mea...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Cabinets

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Brass

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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Steel

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

Small Mahogany Cabinet with Cane Doors by Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Dorchester, MA
Designed by Harvey Probber, this small midcentury cabinet features a mahogany case on a plinth base. Cane-front sliding doors conceal, on the left, three deep drawers with white lacq...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Cabinets

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Cane, Mahogany, Lacquer

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

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 Cabinets

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Storage Cabinet
By Harvey Probber
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful rosewood and Mahogany storage cabinet features side by side storage behind elegant sliding doors. Shelf space on one side with set of four drawers on the other, this v...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Cabinets

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Rosewood, Mahogany

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 Cabinets

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Brass

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 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 Cabinets

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Metal, 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 Cabinets

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Burl

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 Cabinets

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Leather, Mahogany, Lacquer

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 Cabinets

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Wood, Rosewood

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 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 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.

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