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Rare Pair of Harvey Probber Sling Chair, circa 1948

$4,850per item
£3,628.87per item
€4,211.59per item
CA$6,753.03per item
A$7,595.66per item
CHF 3,939.70per item
MX$92,140.87per item
NOK 49,953.09per item
SEK 47,008.65per item
DKK 31,419.65per item
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Rare pair of Harvey Probber sling chairs. This design was selected for by the Museum of Modern Art in 1948 for their good design exhibit. Bentwood frame with new chocolate brown velvet upholstery. Only one has been reupholstered. Headrest cushion is detachable with hidden snaps. Probber was a contemporary of Edward J. Wormley who worked for Dunbar. Vintage black & white photo is of Harvey Probber in a sling chair.
  • Creator:
    Harvey Probber (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 29.5 in (74.93 cm)Width: 39.5 in (100.33 cm)Depth: 27 in (68.58 cm)Seat Height: 9 in (22.86 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1940s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. New upholstery , touch up to frame.
  • Seller Location:
    St. Louis, MO
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: s15491stDibs: LU820211964371

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