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Harvey Probber Furniture

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
Pair of Harvey Probber High Back Chairs Wormley Estate Weston ct
By Harvey Probber
Located in Westport, CT
Pair of Harvey Probber high back wing chairs, important with very few made and from the Edward Wormley estate in Weston ct. Edward Wormley (American, December 31, 1907–November 3, 19...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Furniture

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Foam, Fabric, Walnut

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 Furniture

Materials

Brass

Harvey Probber Mid Century Mahogany and Brass Credenza and Hutch
By Harvey Probber
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Harvey Probber Mid Century Mahogany and Brass Credenza and Hutch The credenza measures: 70.5 wide x 18 deep x 30.25 inches high The hutch measures: 56.75 wide x 14 deep x 52.75 inch...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture

Materials

Brass

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...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture

Materials

Terrazzo, Wood

Harvey Probber Knights Bench
By Harvey Probber
Located in Dallas, TX
A "Knights Bench" in original orange lacquer with brass stretchers. Designed by Harvey Probber.
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1950s Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture

Materials

Lacquer

1950s Harvey Probber Dining Chairs
By Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
1950s Harvey Probber dining chairs. Nicely designed chairs with curved backs, splayed legs and newly fabric covered cushioned seats. Mahogany frames.
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Pair of Harvey Probber Extra Wide Black Upholstered Slipper Chairs
By Harvey Probber
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Mid-Century American extra wide slipper chairs upholstered in black fabric supported by strong, squared-off tubular shaped posts and gently ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Furniture

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Fabric

Pair of Harvey Probber Floral Print Gondola Mahogany Pull Up Side Chairs
By Harvey Probber
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of American mid-century 'Gondola' pull up / side chairs with curved light mahogany frames and beige, brown, green, and blue floral print f...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Furniture

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Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany

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....
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Furniture

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Metal, Steel, Chrome

Set of Six Harvey Probber Ebonized X-Base Dining Chairs, Mid-Century Modern
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Set of six X-base dining chairs by Harvey Probber. Brass hardware contrasts and compliments the dark ebonized mahogany. Cushions are in nice vintage condition and are easily reuphols...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture

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Brass

Harvey Probber Painted Black Wood "Scissor" Lounging Deck Chair
By Harvey Probber
Located in Queens, NY
Mid-Century American painted black wood X-base "Scissor" lounging deck chair with a 3-plank curved back plus embedded brass rod support at top. (HARVEY PROBBER) Wear to finish and l...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Furniture

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 ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture

Materials

Brass

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...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Furniture

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Mahogany, Rosewood

Harvey Probber Mahogany Knights Bench
By Harvey Probber
Located in Toledo, OH
Beautiful knights bench model 1173 by Harvey Probber with a bent mahogany slatted seat, an arched base, and brass rods. 26" wide x 17" deep x 20 1/2" high. Excellent condition.
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Mid-20th Century Harvey Probber Furniture

Materials

Brass

Harvey Probber Dark Wood, Caning, and Striped Upholstery Armchair
By Harvey Probber
Located in Queens, NY
American mid-century armchair with a curved dark wood frame, caned sides and back, and a multi-colored striped seat cushion, resting on four tapered wooden legs. (HARVEY PROBBER)(Similar chair...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Harvey Probber MCM Dining Conference Table 2 Leaves
By Harvey Probber
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on CONTINUE READING at the bottom of this page. 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 Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Harvey Probber American Mid-Century Purple Velour and Brass Slipper Chair
By Harvey Probber
Located in Queens, NY
"American Mid-Century slipper chair with crushed purple velour upholstery resting on four brass legs with stretchers connecting the front and back legs, ending in circular feet. (HAR...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Furniture

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Metal, Brass

Harvey Probber Shaped Walnut and Geometric Brown Upholstered Lounge Armchair
By Harvey Probber
Located in Queens, NY
American mid-century lounge armchair with a shaped walnut frame with two wooden armrests, and seat and back cushions upholstered in a geometric patterned fabric in neutral browns and...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Furniture

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Wood, Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut

Harvey Probber Aluminum and Beige Fabric Upholstered Slipper / Side Chair
By Harvey Probber
Located in Queens, NY
American mid-century slipper / side chair with a polished aluminum frame and a beige fabric upholstered seat and back. (HARVEY PROBBER)  
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Furniture

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Metal, Aluminum

Pair of Harvey Probber Beige Zig-Zag Textured Upholstery and Brass Slipper Chair
By Harvey Probber
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of American mid-century slipper / side chairs with zig-zag textured beige button tufted fabric upholstered seats and backs, resting on a brass square tube stretcher base with le...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Furniture

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Metal, Brass

Pair of Similar Harvey Probber American Gilt Metal Moroccan Drum Table Lamps
By Harvey Probber
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of similar Mid-Century American gilt metal Moroccan Style table lamps; the taller in hour glass form and the shorter, barrel-shaped. Both feature cylindrical wood stems, brass s...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Furniture

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Metal, Brass

1950s Harvey Probber Travertine and Ebonized Wood Dining or Game Table
By Harvey Probber
Located in Dallas, TX
Bold, geometric dining or game table designed and manufactured by Harvey Probber for Modern. With cross-hatching legs and an octagonal top of travertine outlined by a thick beveled e...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture

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Travertine

Harvey Probber Gondola Wood and Striped Upholstery Side Chair
By Harvey Probber
Located in Queens, NY
American mid-century 'Gondola' form chair with a curved dark stained wooden frame and muted pink, green, and beige vertically striped upholstered seat and back, resting on four taper...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Harvey Probber Bright Yellow Fabric Upholstered Ebonized Lounge
By Harvey Probber
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of American Mid-Century lounge / armchairs with bright yellow fabric upholstery with removable back and seat cushions, one square, and one circular matching throw pillow, restin...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Furniture

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Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Ebony

Harvey Probber Cube Form Blue Textured Fabric Upholstered Lounge / Armchair
By Harvey Probber
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century cube form lounge / armchair with textured royal blue fabric upholstery and a matching removable back cushion. (HARVEY PROBBER)(Available in black: DUF0509B) Wea...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Furniture

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Fabric, Upholstery

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 Furniture

Materials

Brass

Harvey Probber Mid-Century Modern Asian Style Travertine and Brass Coffee Table
By Harvey Probber
Located in Miami, FL
Chinoiserie inspired Mid-Century Modern rectangular coffee table by Harvey Probber. The table features a wooden frame with two heavy travertine tops. The legs have brass covers. Love...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture

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Travertine, Brass

Magnificent Harvey Probber Decagon Bar Cabinet Table Mid-Century
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Magnificent Harvey Probber bleached rosewood decagon bar cabinet. Highly figured bleached rosewood veneer on both the inside and outside case, with mahogany top, handles and plinth...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture

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Rosewood, Mahogany

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.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Furniture

Materials

Travertine, Brass

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber for Lord and Taylor Moorish Chairs
By Harvey Probber
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fantastic pair of vintage MCM dining chairs. Designed by Harvey Probber for Lord and Taylor. Beautiful Moorish design with raspberry velvet with deep ebony wood. Acquired from a Pa...
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Late 20th Century North American Moorish Harvey Probber Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Ebony

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...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture

Materials

Terrazzo, Mahogany

Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Rosewood Bar Cabinet
By Harvey Probber
Located in Minneapolis, MN
A rosewood dry bar designed by American designer Harvey Probber. Decagon design with outward swinging door with inner storage. Restoration of this piece will be completed upon purcha...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Furniture

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Rosewood

Pair of Harvey Probber Slipper Chairs on Brass Bases
By Harvey Probber
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of beautifully restored lounge chairs designed by Harvey Probber. Sculpted seats with tailored buttons and polished brass base.
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1960s Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture

Materials

Brass

Stunning Pair Harvey Probber Cube Lounge Chairs Mid-Century Modern
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning pair of Harvey Probber cube chairs with plinth base. The original fabric has some minor stains-we do recommend reupholstery. They m...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Harvey Probber Mid Century Red X Chairs - Pair
By Harvey Probber
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Harvey Probber Mid Century Red X Chairs - Pair Each chair measures: 20 wide x 21 deep x 36.25 inches high, with a seat height/chair clearance of 20.25 inches All pieces of furnitur...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Harvey Probber Set of Three Armchairs
By Harvey Probber
Located in Highland, IN
These light, lithe and elegant armchairs by Harvey Probber are scaled perfectly to serve as part of a larger seating group or on their own as occasional chairs. Their proportions and profile make them beautiful from every angle and their intermediate seat height makes them ideal as conversational chairs.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture

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Upholstery, Mahogany

Mid-Century Walnut and Glass Biomorphic Coffee Table by Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A striking mid-century biomorphic coffee table designed by Harvey Probber in the 1960s. The sculptural walnut base showcases Probber’s mastery of organic form, featuring soft, fluid ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture

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Glass, Walnut

Harvey Probber Bowtie Coffee Table
By Harvey Probber
Located in Dallas, TX
A large Harvey Probber walnut and mahogany bowtie shaped coffee table with brass cleats.
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1960s Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture

Materials

Walnut

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 Furniture

Materials

Copper

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.
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Mid-20th Century American Harvey Probber Furniture

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 ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture

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Onyx

Sleek Modern Harvey Probber Six Flat Bar Dining Chairs
By Harvey Probber
Located in Dallas, TX
Absolutely stunning, sleek design by Harvey Probber model no. 1427A, circa 1960's. These chairs combine mid-century details with a modern silhouette to create an eye-catching accent around your dining table. These square-seat chairs with their clean lines and seamless polished aluminum frames adding the perfect balance to the chair's dark blue color are just some of the unique highlights of this design. The seats are wrapped in velvet for a luxe look and is filled with foam for just the right amount of support as you sit. Whether you are looking for a punctuation mark on your already compelling decor or wanting drama.....these are for you. Harvey Probber was the Godfather of Modern Modular Seating...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture

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Steel

Pair of Harvey Probber Side Chairs with Cast Brass Handles
By Harvey Probber
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Harvey Probber side chairs with elegant cast brass handles. Can possibly ship UPS in 2 separate boxes. Need to look into.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Furniture

Materials

Upholstery

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...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture

Materials

Terrazzo, Mahogany

Stunning Pair of Harvey Probber Chunky Leg Slipper Chair Mid-Century Modern
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning Pair of Harvey Probber slipper chairs with simple dark walnut frames. Wedge-shaped, sharp, square back, emphasized by exposed chair frame extending around the entire back- s...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture

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Upholstery, Walnut

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.  
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture

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Mahogany, Rosewood

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.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture

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Brass

Pair of Harvey Probber model 1055 Sculptural Dining or Side Chairs
By Harvey Probber
Located in Hudson, NY
Stunning pair of Harvey Probber model 1055 side chairs. Missoni style upholstery on the comfortable padded back and seat. The frame is constructed of solid walnut or mahogany. These ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Furniture

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Upholstery, Walnut

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.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Furniture

Materials

Brass

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.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Furniture

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Marble

Adorable Pair of Harvey Probber Club Chairs
By Harvey Probber
Located in Chicago, IL
Adorable pair of Harvey Probber club chairs. Can be used as occasional chairs, game chairs or slipper chairs. Proportions are compact, low in height and comfortable. We have six tota...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Furniture

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Upholstery

1977 Pair of Harvey Probber Cube Swivel Lounge Chairs in Woven Latania Palm Cane
By Harvey Probber
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of Rattan Cube Swivel Chairs, designed by Harvey Probber for his Artisan Collection in 1977. The listed price includes the pair of two chairs as shown. Probber visited...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture

Materials

Steel, Bronze

Harvey Probber Gondola Mahogany and Gold Woven Upholstery Pull Up Side Chair
By Harvey Probber
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century 'Gondola' pull up / side chair with a curved light mahogany frame and gold woven fabric upholstered seat back and cushion, resting on four tapered mahogany dowel...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Furniture

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Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany

Harvey Probber Gondola Mahogany and Striped Upholstery Pull Up Side Chair
By Harvey Probber
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century 'Gondola' pull up / side chair with a curved mahogany frame and blue and beige and pink striped fabric upholstered seat backs and cushions, resting on four taper...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Furniture

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Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany

X Chair by Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An "X" base slat chair with upholstered leather seat and back pillow.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture

Materials

Brass

Harvey Probber Mid Century Bleached Mahogany and Cane Side Table
By Harvey Probber
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Harvey Probber Mid Century Bleached Mahogany and Cane Side Table This side table measures: 20.5 wide x 18 deep x 19.5 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture

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Cane, Mahogany

Harvey Probber Armchairs
By Harvey Probber
Located in Highland, IN
These light, lithe and elegant armchairs by Harvey Probber are scaled perfectly to serve as part of a larger seating group or on their own as occasional ...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Harvey Probber furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Harvey Probber furniture 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 furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture 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 furniture by Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall, and Florence Knoll. Prices for Harvey Probber furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $750 and can go as high as $35,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $5,491.