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
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...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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...
Category
1950s American Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Brass
Harvey Probber Cube Form Black Textured Fabric Upholstered Lounge / Armchair
By Harvey Probber
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century cube form lounge / armchair with textured black fabric upholstery and a matching removable back cushion. (HARVEY PROBBER)(Available in black: DUF0509A).
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Fabric
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...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery
Pair of Harvey Probber Peacock Blue
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 mahogany frames and peacock blue upholstered seat backs and cushions, ...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Wood, Fabric, Upholstery, Mahogany
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...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany
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...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
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...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany
Fabulous Kingsize Cathedral style Headboard by Harvey Probber Mid-Century Modern
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Ebonized walnut arches separated by natural walnut panels form a rhythmic design for this headboard. Identically finished on the reverse side so may free-s...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Walnut
$2,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Uncommon Architectural Harvey Probber Petite Bench
By Harvey Probber
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Uncommon Architectural Harvey Probber Petite Bench.
Additional images available upon request.
Leather is the original upholstery. Most likely will require either reupholst...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Wood
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 Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Mahogany
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...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Travertine, Brass
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...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
$4,247 / set
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.
Category
Mid-20th Century Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Brass
Marvelous Pair Harvey Probber Swivel Barrel Back Lounge Chair Mid-Century Modern
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Marvelous pair of Harvey Probber barrel back club chairs on wooden swivel platform bases. We love the original small round back cushion. Chairs looks to have been reupholstered in ...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
$5,200 Sale Price
20% Off
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 ...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Glass, Walnut
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.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Upholstery
Set of Three Harvey Probber Stools
By Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
Set of three Harvey Probber stools. Has square walnut legs on casters. Off-white and rust embroidered floral cushioned seats. Mid Century Modern.
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
$6,100 / set
Stunning Cathedral Style Walnut Kingsize Headboard, Mid-Century Modern
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pemberton, NJ
King-size headboard with walnut arches separated by natural walnut panels. Harvey Probber, circa 1950. Identically finish on the reverse side so may free-s...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Walnut
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 Furniture
Materials
Marble
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
$3,000
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...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Steel, Bronze
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.
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
$19,000 / set
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.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
$9,000 / set
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.
Category
1960s Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Brass
$16,000 / set
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 Furniture
Materials
Brass
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 Furniture
Materials
Terrazzo, Mahogany
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Foam, Fabric, 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.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Mahogany, Rosewood
Harvey Probber Dry Bar
By Harvey Probber
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rolling cart for entertaining designed by Harvey Probber. Mahogany wood frame with milk glass top.
Please confirm location.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
$1,200
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...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Furniture
Materials
Steel
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.
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