Harvey Probber Seating
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 Knights Bench ca
1950
s
By Harvey Probber
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic "Knights" bench by Harvey Probber ca' 1950's. Mahogany slats with brass supports and an original suede cushion. In very good restored condition, cushion is not attached.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Seating
Materials
Brass
$3,850 Sale Price
30% Off
Mid Century Modern Harvey Probber Spoon-back Slipper Chairs, 1960s, Pair
By Harvey Probber, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Edward Wormley
Located in Raleigh, NC
Beautiful sculptural pair of mahogany slipper chairs from Harvey Probber. A wonderful combination of traditional elegance and modernism. Walnut stained frames with mohair upholstery.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Seating
Materials
Mohair, Mahogany
Pair of Harvey Probber Saber Leg Pull-Up Chairs 1960
s
By Harvey Probber
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Harvey Probber Saber Leg Pull-Up Chairs 1960's
Elegant pair of Harvey Probber pull-up chairs with solid mahogany frames and signature saber legs. Fully restored to original s...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Seating
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Rare Pair of Harvey Probber Lounge Chairs and Ottoman Mid-Century Modern
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pemberton, NJ
This is a rare pair of large scale Harvey Probber lounge chairs with one matching ottoman. These are perfect candidates for your magnificent new upholstery which we can assist you wi...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
$7,600 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Harvey Probber Pair of Modern Swivel Cube Occasional Lounge Club Chairs, #1461
By Harvey Probber
Located in Toledo, OH
Pair of modern swivel cube occasional chairs by Harvey Probber. Original heavy wool Knoll fabric, cube form chairs on a round swivel base. Model # 1461, ci...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Seating
Materials
Wool
Pair of Harvey Probber Tuxedo Sofas in Lee Jofa Upholstery
By Harvey Probber
Located in Dallas, TX
These beautiful sofas have been completely restored. Newly upholstered in a high-quality fabric by Lee Jofa. The fabric has a beautiful pattern, a tight weave with nubby design detai...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Rare Pair of Harvey Probber Sling Chair, circa 1948
By Harvey Probber
Located in St. Louis, MO
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. Be...
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Bentwood
$4,850 / item
Harvey Probber Impressive 16 Foot Angle Sofa
By Harvey Probber
Located in Dallas, TX
This sofa has a wow factor. The upholstery is actually good and we think the seat cushion could be flipped to show the unfaded section. It can also be reupholstered to update. This s...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
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 Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Fabric
6 Harvey Probber Cane Back Dining Chairs
By Harvey Probber
Located in Hanover, MA
Set of six original Harvey Probber dining chairs from the collection of a 35 year employee in Fall River, MA. Nearly in New Old Stock (NOS) condition.
Minimalist design with loose cu...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Seating
Materials
Cane
$3,600 / set
Pair of Harvey Probber Green and Blue Patterned Velvet Cube Armchairs
By Harvey Probber
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of American Mid-Century cube armchairs with bold patterned blue and green velvet upholstery with removable seat and back cushions. (HARVEY PROBBER)(PRICED AS Pair)
Minor wear t...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Gondola Chairs by Harvey Probber Restored
By Harvey Probber
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Simple and elegant pair of Gondola chairs by Harvey Probber. Totally refinished and reupholstered. Black and white Grey tweed style fabric. In e...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Seating
Materials
Hardwood, Fabric
Harvey Probber Mahogany Dining Chairs, 1950s
By Harvey Probber
Located in Southampton, NJ
Set of Four Harvey Probber Blonde Mahogany Dining Chairs; 1950s fully restored with beautifully maintained original finish.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
$4,200 / set
Set of Eight Sabre Leg Dining Chairs by Harvey Probber, 1960s
By Harvey Probber
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of eight dining chairs designed by Harvey Probber. The chairs are constructed with solid mahogany and in good original condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Seating
Materials
Mahogany
Harvey Probber Gold and Orange Patterned Upholstered Sled Base Sofa
By Harvey Probber
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century sofa with orange, yellow, and gold sunburst patterned upholstery, resting on an ebonized wooden sled base. (HARVEY PROBBER)
Scuffing...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Seating
Materials
Wood, Fabric, Upholstery, Ebony
Harvey Probber Mid Century Lounge Chairs, Pair
By Harvey Probber
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Harvey Probber Mid Century lounge chairs - Pair
This chair measures: 26 wide x 26 deep x 29 inches high, with a seat height of 18 and arm height of 25.25 inches
All pieces of f...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Seating
Materials
Chrome
$10,395 / set
Pair of Gondola Lounge Arm Sculptural Side Chairs by Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Wayne, NJ
Pair of gondola lounge arm side chairs by Harvey Probber. If you are in the New Jersey , New York City Metro Area , please contact us with your delivery zip code, as we may be able t...
Category
1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Seating
Materials
Upholstery
$4,550 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Spectacular Harvey Probber Even Arm Tuxedo Sofa Mid-Century Modern
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Spectacular Harvey Probber even arm Tuxedo sofa. This sofa was reupholstered by the original owners in this sensational tropical abstract fabric probably in the 80's-has been well ca...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
$5,480 Sale Price
20% Off
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 Seating
Materials
Wood, Fabric, Upholstery, Mahogany
Sexy lounge chair by Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A sexy 1950's lounge chair by Harvey Probber, the fabric is original and very soft, the color of the fabric is much nicer in person
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Harvey Probber, Caning, and Striped Upholstery Armchair
By Harvey Probber
Located in Queens, NY
American mid-century armchair with a curved wood frame, caned sides and back, and a multi-colored striped seat cushion, resting on four tapered wooden legs. (HARVEY PROBBER)(Similar chair...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Seating
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Twelve Dining Chairs by Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Dallas, TX
A set of twelve mahogany slatted x-base dining chairs designed by Harvey Probber.
We are willing to break up the set. If interested in a smaller set please inquire.
Category
1960s Vintage Harvey Probber Seating
Materials
Mahogany
$24,000 / set
Harvey Probber Bench in Holly Hunt Upholstery with Brass Trim
By Harvey Probber
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover a hard-to-find shorter bench by Harvey Probber, designed for those who appreciate rare mid-century modern furnishings. Unlike most, which are 57", this one is a compact 37" ...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Seating
Materials
Brass
Rare Pair of Signed Harvey Probber Cube Lounge Chairs, Mid-Century Modern
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Outstanding and rare signed Harvey Probber pair of cube lounge chairs. This unusual pair rests on two chunky walnut legs that extend up the back-very handsome! These chairs retains t...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
An original Harvey Probber Vintage Architectural Modern Parsons Bench
By Milo Baughman, Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture, Harvey Probber
Located in Chicago, IL
An Original Harvey Probber Vintage Parsons Bench. A nice, well crafted solid parsons form with soft inside corners to legs. Original brown fabric. This item is best purchased with...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Seating
Materials
Wood
Rare Pair of Off White Boucle Lounge Chairs by Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1970’s Off white boucle and polished aluminum lounge chairs by Harvey Probber.
Newly recovered in a beautiful boucle fabric.
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Harvey Probber Bronze Base Sofa
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pasadena, TX
A Mid-Century Modern sofa designed by Harvey Probber. Mint green upholstery with a button tufted back and two detached seat cushions on a bronze anodized base. Size: 7.5ft.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Seating
Materials
Metal
$7,120 Sale Price
20% Off
Purple 1960s Harvey Probber Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair in Purple
By Harvey Probber
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Purple 1960s Harvey Probber Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair in Purple
A striking and rare lounge chair designed by Harvey Probber in the 1960s, showcasing the timeless appeal of Mid-...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Seating
Materials
Chrome
Large Harvey Probber Bench in Mohair Upholstery with Brass Trim
By Harvey Probber
Located in Dallas, TX
A hard to find extra long bench by Harvey Probber. Most are only 57". This one is 71.5" wide. We have reupholstered in a yellow/mustard mohair. The bras...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Seating
Materials
Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Cantilevered Chairs
By Harvey Probber
Located in Dallas, TX
Adorable pair of Harvey Probber occasional lounge chairs. Very comfortable chairs with chrome cantilevered frames upholstered in their original light tan color fabric. Can be used as...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Seating
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Mid-Century Harvey Probber Slipper Chairs
By Harvey Probber
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning pair of modern lounge chairs by Harvey Probber feature tufted vinyl seat backs with wide slipper seats. Cantilevered heavy chrome frame mak...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Seating
Materials
Chrome
Harvey Probber Set of Eight Chairs
By Harvey Probber
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of eight dining chairs designed by Harvey Probber. Four side chairs and two throne chairs.
Side chairs: 38 1/4" h x 20 1/4" w x 21 3/4" d
Armchairs: 39 1/8" h x 23 7/8" w x 26" d...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Seating
Materials
Wood
$3,300 / set
Large Lounge Chair on Walnut Frame Base by Harvey Probber
By Paul McCobb, Harvey Probber
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Nice large Harvey Probber lounge chairs on walnut base. Good upholstery condition.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Harvey Probber Knights Bench in Mahogany, Brass and Leather, Signed, 1950s
By Harvey Probber
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1950s Harvey Probber 'Knights' bench, model number 1173, with arched base and slatted seat in steam-bent mahogany with brass accents, and finished with a channel-tufted cushion. Bras...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Seating
Materials
Brass
$4,000 Sale Price
42% Off
Harvey Probber Gazelle Mid Century Ebonized Mahogany Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By Harvey Probber
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Harvey Probber Gazelle Mid Century Ebonized Mahogany Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Each armless chair measures: 17.75 wide x 32 deep x 39.25 high, with a seat height of 19 inches
Each ca...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Mahogany
Harvey Probber, Large Bench, Mahogany, Brass, USA, 1960
By Harvey Probber
Located in High Point, NC
A large mahogany and brass bench designed and produced by Harvey Probber, USA, c. 1960.
Provenance: A Tommi Parzinger Furnished Home, Westfield NJ
Minor tabletop surface scratches ...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Seating
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Daybed Sofa by Harvey Probber with Lavender Leather Cushions
By Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional, chic, voguish and rare mid century sofa, daybed, designed by Harvey Probber. This stunning example features an architectural frame constructed of solid brass and mahogan...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Seating
Materials
Brass
Harvey Probber Gondola Slipper Chairs
By Harvey Probber
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning pair of Mid-Century Gondola chairs by Harvey Probber makes an elegant statement in any setting. Comfortable high back design is accentuated by beautiful upholstery and ...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
$7,800 / set
Pair of Knights Benches, by Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Greensboro, NC
Pair of "Knights" benches by Harvey Probber. Lacquered mahogany with brass rail details. Very good to excellent condition, with minimal crazing to lacquer, see photos for detail.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Seating
Materials
Brass
$12,000 / set
Set of Three Harvey Probber Biscuit Tufted Ottomans / Stools
By Harvey Probber
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Set of Three Harvey Probber Biscuit Tufted Ottomans / Stools
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Seating
Materials
Metal
Pair of Mid-Century Modernist Stools with Button Detailing by Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
This elegant and refined pair of stools were designed by the legendary Harvey Probber and handmade in Fall River, Massachusetts circa 1960. Probber believed that "aging gracefully" r...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Seating
Materials
Walnut
Harvey Probber Original Oak Parsons Style Lounge Chair a Pair
By Harvey Probber, Milo Baughman, Hein Stolle
Located in Bensalem, PA
Pair of Harvey Probber original solid Oak lounge chairs very solid with very nice lines. Feel free to reach out with any questions.
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Harvey Probber Set Of 6 Dining Chairs
By Harvey Probber
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Harvey Probber set of 6 Dining Chairs with big ample seats and caned backs. Probably reupholstered about 10 years ago. Cane is in great shape! Finish on legs were touched up at th...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
$2,500 / set
Black Leather FK-883 Three-Seat Sofa by Preben Fabricius
Jorgen Kastholm
By Preben Fabricius, Jørgen Kastholm, Harvey Probber
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Here's a rarely seen yet documented design - this circa 1970s 'FK-883' sofa in black leather by Preben Fabricius
Jorgen Kastholm for Alfred Kill International and distributed b...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Seating
Materials
Steel
$9,800 Sale Price
30% Off
Harvey Probber, Custom Bench, Alder, Hickory, USA, 1962
By Harvey Probber
Located in High Point, NC
A custom alder and hickory bench designed and produced by Harvey Probber for his own residence in Eastcliff, Rye, New York, USA, c. 1962.
Wood top presents with very light areas of ...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Seating
Materials
Wood
Harvey Probber, Custom Bench, Alder, Hickory, USA, 1962
By Harvey Probber
Located in High Point, NC
A custom alder and hickory bench designed and produced by Harvey Probber for his own residence in Eastcliff, Rye, New York, USA, c. 1962.
Wood top presents with light areas of wear ...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Seating
Materials
Wood
Pair of Lounge Chairs by Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of curved lounge chairs on ebonized wooden bases designed by Harvey Probber. Newer upholstery in very good condition.
Category
1960s Vintage Harvey Probber Seating
Materials
Fabric
$12,000 / set
Harvey Probber Tall Back Orange Fabric Upholstered Arm / Lounge Chair
By Harvey Probber
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century arm / lounge chair with a tall back and button tufted textured orange upholstery, resting on four tapered wooden legs. (HARVEY PROBBER)
light staining to uphols...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Seating
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Harvey Probber Tiffany Blue Leather and Mahogany Side Chair
By Harvey Probber
Located in Chicago, IL
Harvey Probber side chair, or desk chair, with Tiffany blue leather seats and bleached mahogany frames. V shaped cane back and tapered legs.
Category
1950s American Vintage Harvey Probber Seating
Materials
Cane, Leather, Mahogany
$1,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Harvey Probber Mid Century Brass Sectional Sofa
By Harvey Probber
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Harvey Probber Mid Century Brass Sectional Sofa
This sofa measures: 117.5 wide x 104.25 deep x 30 inches high, with a seat height of 16 inches
All pieces of furniture can be had in...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Seating
Materials
Brass
Harvey Probber Cantilevered Lounge Chairs
By Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
Dynamic pair of Harvey Probber cantilevered lounge chairs. Extremely comfortable having a wide body with lots of room offering a prefect sitt...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel, Chrome
$4,800 / set
Harvey Probber “Series 70” Solid Oak Bench, Circa 1940s
By Harvey Probber
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Very rare Mid Century Modern, plinth base, solid oak bench designed by Harvey Probber for his ‘series 70’ line.
Believe this to be a prototype and one of the earliest iterations of...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Set of Three Harvey Probber Black Camelback Dining Chairs, 1950s
By Harvey Probber
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Set of 3 Harvey Probber black enameled wood
cream leather dining chairs. Featuring a graphic Black lacquered Wood framework, saber le...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Harvey Probber Mid Century Gondola Slipper Side Chair
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Milo Baughman, Harvey Probber
Located in Chicago, IL
Original Vintage Harvey Probber Mid Century Gondola Slipper Side Chair. Require reupholstery. Would be best to refinish.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Seating
Materials
Wood
Harvey Probber Cane Stool
By Harvey Probber
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
A great example from Probber's Artisan Collection. This stool is a prototype of a design. We like to use it as a side table.
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Seating
Materials
Cane, Wood
Harvey Probber Lounge Chairs
By Harvey Probber
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A rarely seen pair of lounge chairs.
Comfortable and stylish.
Category
1960s American Vintage Harvey Probber Seating
Materials
Aluminum
$6,900 / set
Post Modern “Mayan” Sofa Designed By Harvey Probber, 1980s
By Harvey Probber
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Original 1983 Harvey Probber “Mayan” Sofa. This iconic design epitomizes the expressiveness of postmodernism in the 1980s. The original black...
Category
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Seating
Materials
Mohair, Foam, Wood
1970s Mcm to Modern Harvey Probber Club Chairs Orange 1571 Tuxedo Sleigh Bases
By Harvey Probber
Located in Topeka, KS
Magnificent vintage MCM (a.k.a. Mid-Century Modern) to Modern Harvey Probber orange tuxedo style 1571 club chairs with black painted sleigh bases, a pair. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that they are vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. They have been professionally shampooed and are in wonderful condition. There is a slight sun fading to the fabric that cannot be detected unless you remove the cushions, and we did some slight touch up to the legs. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, 1970’s.
Are oranges named oranges because oranges are orange OR is orange called orange because oranges are orange??? Hmmmmmmm???? We may never know… BUT we DO know that this pair of orange club chairs by Harvey Probber is PHENOMENAL!!! Double your seating pleasure with this dynamic duo comprised of fully upholstered tuxedo style frames, deep seats hosting loose zippered foam filled seat and back cushions, fabulous black painted sleigh bases, PLUS they are wearing their original orange large weave hopsacking fabric. WOW!! They are stunning in their simplicity, extremely comfortable, and ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS!! They will be fabulous in the corner of your bedroom, in the living room across from your sofa, in the sitting room with a wonderful accent table in between, or in the den facing the fireplace. They are mid-century modern with a modern feel and will blend in beautifully with many styles of décor. This pair of club chairs is ready to be your new favorite vintage pieces and make a bold statement in any room you choose!
Harvey Probber was born on September 17, 1922, in Brooklyn, New York. He began his love for furniture early and while attending high school he took a part-time job in a used furniture store and was inspired to try his hand at drawing ideas for furniture. Probber sold his first sofa design when he was just 16, for $10. After high school graduation, he accepted a job as designer for Trade Upholstery which was a small manufacturing facility. The 1940’s was the beginning of American modernism, a time characterized by young designers with talent, initiative, and a willingness to take risks with new ideas. Probber was one of an early band of pioneer designers in a field that included iconic names such as D.J. DePree of Herman Miller, Hans Knoll, Georg Tanier, and Jack Lenor Larsen. Probber established Harvey Probber, Inc., in 1945 and in the mid years of the twentieth century, Harvey Probber became one of America's leading designers. He favored exotic woods, highly polished lacquer, hand-rubbed finishes, and extravagant upholstery fabrics. In little over a decade, Harvey Probber, Inc. became one of the country’s leading contemporary furniture firms. His most significant design breakthrough was his modular seating concept. It was the first of its kind. He also introduced the “sling chair” and “nuclear furniture” which could be clustered and had interchangeable pieces. By the 1970s, Harvey Probber, Inc. had opened trade showrooms in major design centers across the country. His work was awarded two "Best of Neocon" Gold Awards from the Resources Council of the Institute of Business Designers for the Houston Chair...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Seating
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Wood
Pair Harvey Probber Mid Century Asian Modernist Walnut and Upholstered Stools
By Harvey Probber
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of Mid-Century iconic Architectural Design Asian Modernist Stools with Button Detailing by the legendary Harvey Probber. Lacquered walnut and Clean, firm upholstery.
Measure 16...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair Armless Lounge / Slipper Chairs with Brass Frames by Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Kansas City, MO
Rare pair of Harvey Probber lounge chairs with brass frames. All original brass feet are intact. The original blue upholstery shows wear, stains and imperfections and is priced acc...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Seating
Materials
Brass
Harvey Probber seating for sale on 1stDibs.
Harvey Probber seating are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of fabric and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Harvey Probber seating, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original seating 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 seating by Charles Eames, Selig, and George Nelson. Prices for Harvey Probber seating 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 $7,800.
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