Harvey Probber Credenzas
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 Bleached Mahogany Credenza
By Harvey Probber
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bleached Mahogany Credenza by Harvey Probber.
This credenza is in good vintage condition and has a patina commensurate with its age. Four white accent drawers can be revealed by sl...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Credenzas
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Brass
Harvey Probber Dresser, Credenza or Sideboard, c 1960, Refinished, Signed
By Harvey Probber
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This classy and sophisticated dresser, which would also work great as a sideboard or credenza, was crafted by Harvey Probber, circa 1960, just completed restoration, and is signed wi...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Credenzas
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Wood
Harvey Probber Mid Century Walnut Credenza
By Harvey Probber
Located in Countryside, IL
Harvey Probber Mid Century Walnut Credenza
This credenza measures: 88.5 wide x 18.5 deep x 27.5 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored vintage cond...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Credenzas
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Walnut
Harvey Probber for Dunbar Woven Sideboard
By Dunbar Furniture, Harvey Probber
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Lacquered mahogany credenza designed by Harvey Probber. Features woven wood sliding doors with brass strips woven in. Twelve total drawers, this piece can be used in the bedroom or l...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Credenzas
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Brass
Harvey Probber Mid-Century Modern Mahogany and Brass Credenza, Newly Refinished
By Harvey Probber
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern low sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet
By Harvey Probber
USA, 1950s
Beautiful mahogany, with brass trim, and rosewood and brass hardware.
Measures:...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Credenzas
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Brass
Harvey Probber Pair of Ebonized and Etched Brass Doors Cabinets Credenza
By Harvey Probber
Located in Miami, FL
Fantastic pair of Harvey Probber cabinets. Quite versatile as they could be used independently or side by side.
The one with the doors measures 42” long, 18.25” deep and 32.5” hig...
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1950s American Vintage Harvey Probber Credenzas
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Brass
Stunning Midcentury Harvey Probber Credenza Sideboard Audio Cabinet
By Harvey Probber
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Incredibly crafted Harvey Probber Stunning Midcentury credenza, sideboard or audio cabinet. Retains the metal tag inside top drawer. Beautiful bleached walnut wood with 4 ebonized interior...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Credenzas
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Brass
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 Credenzas
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Brass
Exquisite & Rare Harvey Probber Credenza Dresser w. Arpad Rasti Enameled Doors
By Arpad Rosti, Harvey Probber
Located in Hudson, NY
Stunning and rare collaboration between Harvey Probber and Arpad Rosti. This piece has been completely refinished to perfection including the matte white drawer fronts of the interio...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Credenzas
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Metal, Brass, Enamel
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 Credenzas
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Mahogany, Rosewood
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 Credenzas
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Rosewood, Mahogany
Harvey Probber Mahogany and Brass Credenza Storage Cabinet
By Harvey Probber
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large scale credenza or chest, designed by Harvey Probber, American, circa 1960s. This piece is a versatile size and can be used as a credenza, media center, or bar in a living area,...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Credenzas
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Brass
Harvey Probber Wall Mount Credenza
By Harvey Probber
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful four-drawer / sliding door wall mount credenza designed by Harvey Probber. The doors slide open to reveal an adjustable shelf and two sli...
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1960s American Vintage Harvey Probber Credenzas
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Brass
Harvey Probber Mahogany and Cane Credenza, 1970s (Signed)
By Harvey Probber
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This is one absolutely beautiful Harvey Probber mahogany and cane sliding door credenza 1970s. This piece is outfitted with four long drawers on the middle, four smaller drawers on t...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Credenzas
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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 Credenzas
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Aluminum
Harvey Probber Mahogany and Cane Front Credenza, Circa 1950s
By Harvey Probber
Located in Peabody, MA
Mahogany sideboard with cane door fronts by Harvey Probber, made in Fall River, Mass., ca. 1950s.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Credenzas
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Brass
Harvey Probber Mahogany Credenza With sliding Rosewood Doors and Drawers
By Harvey Probber
Located in Ferndale, MI
Large 6 foot five inch long mahogany cabinet housing two rosewood sliding doors alongside four graduated drawers. One door holds adjustable shelv...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Credenzas
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Brass
Harvey Probber Burl and Lucite Credenza
By Harvey Probber
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elegant burl credenza with four storage drawers and two sliding doors which open to a pair of adjustable shelves and four trays. Beautifully detailed, this sleek cabinet...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Credenzas
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Burl
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 Credenzas
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Marble, Aluminum
Harvey Probber Credenza
By Harvey Probber
Located in New Haven, CT
This ca 1960 Harvey Probber Mahogany credenza has been refinished.
Made in Massachusetts designed by one of Americas Prominent Furniture Designers of the time.
The center has fou...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Credenzas
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Mahogany
Magnificent Burl Harvey Probber Credenza Mid-Century Modern
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fantastic burl wood credenza by Harvey Probber. This cabinet has four drawers and two burled front sliding doors revealing two adjustable shelves.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Credenzas
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Brass
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 Credenzas
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Mahogany
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 Credenzas
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Steel
Harvey Probber Black Lacquer Mahogany Brass Hardware and Legs 4 Drawer Chest
By Paul McCobb, Harvey Probber
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern black lacquer mahogany brass hardware bachelor chest compact dresser by Harvey Probber.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Credenzas
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Brass
Harvey Probber Mahogany Sideboard Credenza or Bar Cabinet, Newly Restored
By Harvey Probber
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern sideboard credenza or bar cabinet
By Harvey Probber
USA, 1960s
Book-matched mahogany, with original brass and dark mahogany hardware.
Me...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Credenzas
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Brass
Scrumptious Harvey Probber Enameled Door Credenza Mid-Century Modern
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Cabinet or dresser featuring inset high-fired enamel-on-copper doors with a richly colored floral decorative motif. Dark mahogany case with brass pulls and sabots; white-lacquered in...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Credenzas
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Brass, Enamel
Exquisite Mid-Century Modern Marble-Top Sideboard by Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This handsome vintage modern sideboard features plenty of room for storage within its hefty drawers and large hidden compartment with a shelf....
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Credenzas
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Wood
Mahogany Rosewood Harvey Probber Credenza
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pasadena, TX
Harvey Probber
Fall River Mass
62" Harvey Probber Credenza
Stunning credenza in a combination of rosewood and mahogany with white lacquered drawers and open shelving on lef...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Credenzas
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Mahogany, Rosewood
Harvey Probber Executive Credenza
By Harvey Probber
Located in Hanover, MA
Harvey Probber executive credenza with four drawers, one file drawer and two open cabinets in solid walnut with mahogany edges and legs. Finished o...
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1960s American Vintage Harvey Probber Credenzas
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Walnut, Mahogany
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 Credenzas
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Brass
Vintage Rosewood Mahogany Harvey Probber Credenza
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pasadena, TX
Harvey Probber
Fall River Mass
77" Harvey Probber credenza
Rare Harvey Probber credenza in rosewood and mahogany. Rosewood doors open to white lacquered drawers and open st...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Credenzas
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Mahogany, Rosewood
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 Credenzas
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Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern 5 Drawer Dresser 2 Door with Leather Brass Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Simple and elegant long mahogany dresser by Harvey Probber. Five graduated drawers with solid brass pulls on the right side. Two leather doors with solid brass strips which conceal four pull out drawers and three pull out shelves...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Credenzas
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Brass
Vintage Harvey Probber Dresser or Credenza
By Harvey Probber
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This unique side by side storage piece by Harvey Probber features spacious drawers for storage in any room. Perfect Mid-Century Modern piece for use as a credenza or bedroom dresser....
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Credenzas
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Mahogany, Rosewood
Harvery Probber Post Modern 3pc Lacquered Credenza with Custom Mirrored Base
By Harvey Probber
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A Harvey Probber post modern 3pc lacquered credenza. This is a super unique and rare piece of furniture from one of the 20th Century's greatest designers in Harvey Probber. This cust...
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Late 20th Century Harvey Probber Credenzas
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Wood
Modern Credenza Designed by Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Atlanta, GA
Modern Credenza designed by Harvey Probber, American, circa 1960's. It is a versatile size and can be used as a credenza, bar, or media cabinet in a living area, or as a chest or dre...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Credenzas
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Brass
Harvey Probber credenzas for sale on 1stDibs.
Harvey Probber credenzas 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 credenzas, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original credenzas by Harvey Probber were created in the mid-century modern style in united states during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider credenzas by Calvin, Knoll, and John Widdicomb. Prices for Harvey Probber credenzas can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $2,240 and can go as high as $24,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $6,000.
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