Harvey Probber Lounge Chairs
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 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 Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel, Chrome
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 Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
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...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Architectural Series lounge chair in leather by Harvey Probber in STOCK
By Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
Measures: 30 x 30 x 30, SH 16”
Leather
Category
2010s American Modern Harvey Probber Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Harvey Probber Swivel Cube Club Lounge Chairs
By Harvey Probber
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of classic swivel chairs by Harvey Probber. The bases are walnut. And the upholstery is a soft boucle. The swivel is 360.
Category
1960s American Vintage Harvey Probber Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
Harvey Probber Pair Swivel Cube Lounge Club Chairs, #1461, 1960
By Harvey Probber
Located in Chicago, IL
Harvey Probber Pair Swivel Cube Lounge Club Chairs, #1461, 1960. Chairs sit on a beautiful walnut plinth swivel base.
Measure 30" wide 31"deep 26" tall, seat 15.5" tall 20" seat depth
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Harvey Probber Lounge Chair, Restored, Purple Maharam Fabric and Brass Legs
By Harvey Probber
Located in Kansas City, MO
Large and very comfortable lounge chair designed by Harvey Probber. Expertly reupholstered in purple Maharam Hallingdal fabric. Polished brass tubular legs.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Harvey Probber Lounge Chair 1955
By Harvey Probber
Located in Chicago, IL
Harvey Probber Lounge Chair (1955)
This classic lounge chair by Harvey Probber features gently used mohair upholstery, providing luxurious comfort and style. It includes a loose cush...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Lounge Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Walnut
Harvey Probber Mid Century Barrel Back Chrome Lounge Chairs in Knoll Fabric
By Harvey Probber
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Absolutely stunning, sleek design by Harvey Probber, chrome frame with floating armchair. Gorgeous example of timeless modern styling, and in an enviable pair.
Chrome is in excel...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Harvey Probber Swivel Club Chair, circa 1960s, Reupholstered and Refinished
By Harvey Probber
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Harvey Probber swivel club chair from circa 1960 has been refinished and reupholstered. Featuring a scalloped front end and loose seat cushion over a round wood swivel base whic...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Lounge Chair by Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
Chic and stylish mid century lounge chair designed by Harvey Probber. This example is in good original condition, showing light cosmetic wear normal and consistent with age.
Measur...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
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 Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Harvey Probber Pair of Leather & Chrome Slipper Lounge Chairs Cantilevered Seats
By Harvey Probber
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This elegant pair of Probber lounge chairs has a dynamic profile acheived by the use of a cantalievered seat supported by polished stainless steel frames...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
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 Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Pair of Harvey Probber Hoop Barrel Back Cane Lounge Chairs
By Paul McCobb, Harvey Probber
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Harvey Probber Hoop Barrel Back Cane Lounge Chairs
Wear to original finish. Cane in nice shape. Pronbably requires reupholstery...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cane
Harvey Probber Lounge Chair and Ottoman c. 1970's
By Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
Chic low slung upholstered lounge chair and ottoman designed by Harvey Probber, circa 1970's. The upholstered elements sit on recessed wood plinth bases. Both the chair and matching...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Mid-Century Club Chair and Ottoman by Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Dorchester, MA
This classic mid-century club chair by Harvey Probber offers a comfortable rest with down-filled cushions on an upholstered frame set on mahogany feet. The corresponding ottoman feat...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Lounge Chairs
Materials
Textile, Down, Mahogany
1950's Harvey Probber Leather Barrel Back Swivel Chairs
By Harvey Probber
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of crisply tailored club/lounge chairs by Harvey Probber, circa 1950's. The chairs feature deep seats with loose seat cushions and enveloping barrel backs making a cozy embrace,...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
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 Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool
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 Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
PAIR Midcentury Cube Lounge Chairs by Harvey Probber -
By Harvey Probber, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll
Located in Decatur, GA
Gorgeous pair of mid century modern cube lounge chairs by Harvey Probber, circa 1960s.
Fully restored with all new foam, straps, batting and a stunning warm gray patterned wool blend...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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 Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
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 Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
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 Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
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 Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Harvey Probber Leather Lounge Chairs
By Harvey Probber
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of cantilevered Harvey Probber leather lounge chairs c.1960s, USA. The leather chairs feature stainless steel chrome frames and tufted seat...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Pair of yellow Harvey Probber Lounge Chairs, USA 1960s
By Harvey Probber
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of Harvey Probber lounge chairs in yellow upholstery.
The chairs have vintage upholstery.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
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 Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
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 Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Bentwood
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 Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
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 Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
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 Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, 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 Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut, Foam
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 Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Pair of Rare Harvey Probber Polished Aluminum & Pink Leather Lounge Chairs 1970s
By Harvey Probber
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Looking at the explosion of chromed steel framed chairs in the 1970s, Harvey Probber had a different vision. Rather than using heavy steel, he chose to use more expensive but lighter...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Harvey Probber Solid Bar Aluminum Lounge Chairs, 1960's
By Harvey Probber
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Pair of Harvey Probber 1427A Solid Bar Aluminum Lounge Chairs. Featuring solid Aluminum bar construction, ergonomic slant back, attached spacious cushions, with tufted Blue, Red, Whi...
Category
1960s American Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Harvey Probber Mid Century Lounge Chairs, Pair
By Harvey Probber
Located in Countryside, 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 Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of "Raphael Lounge Chairs" in Black Leather by Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
Pair of "Raphael Lounge Chairs" model no. 4121 in black leather by Harvey Probber, American, circa 1982 (label on bottom reads "Harvey Probber".) Harvey Probber is synonymous with gr...
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Foam, 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 Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Tufted Aluminum Lounge Chairs by Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Simple and elegant pair of Mid-Century Modern Sculptural tufted lounge chairs by Harvey Probber. Alcoa aluminum is the main material making up the beautiful frames. Button tufted wit...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Harvey Probber Chic Lounge Chair 1960s
By Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
Lounge chair No. 1427A with polished aluminum frame and diamond tufted seat and back by Harvey Probber, American 1960’s. Aluminum polished and reupholstered in velvet by Lobel Modern.
This lounge chair was part of the retrospective at the New York School of Interior Design: “Making Connections: Harvey Probber Furniture 1945-85” which opened February 20...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harvey Probber Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
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 Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
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 Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
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 Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Harvey Probber lounge chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Harvey Probber lounge chairs 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 lounge chairs, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original lounge chairs 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 lounge chairs by Lawrence Peabody, Paul McCobb, and Charles Eames. Prices for Harvey Probber lounge chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $750 and can go as high as $28,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $6,500.
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