Harvey Probber Tuxedo Sofa

Category 1950s american mid century modern vintage harvey probber sofas.

Harvey probber tuxedo sofa.

The design was inspired by a chinese robe and ming dynasty embroideries in the collection of the henry art gallery of university of washington where larsen did his. Harvey probber tuxedo sofa 17 500. This upholstery is one of jack lenor larsen s signature fabrics. Harvey probber beautiful raised cabinet in mahogany with inset caned doors 1950s.

A tuxedo three seat sofa circa 1960s by harvey probber. Original green fabric labeled harvey probber. By the time he finished high school he was selling sketches of furniture to companies in manhattan. One of a pair.

Harvey probber was born in brooklyn new york in 1922. 16ʺw 16ʺd 17 5ʺh saint petersburg fl accent tables side tables mid century harvey probber 3 seater cubo sofa with chrome base. Harvey probber 1922 2003 was born in brooklyn new york and designed his first sofa at age 16 selling it for 10. By harvey probber jack lenor larsen.

Each sofa rests on four wood dowel legs. View this item and discover similar for sale at 1stdibs tuxedo three seat sofa by harvey probber model 1257 90 usa circa 1960. Harvey probber tuxedo sofa. Probber sold his first sofa design when he was just 16 for 10.

Harvey probber tuxedo sofa with jack lenor larson happiness upholstery. Raised cabinet in mahogany with inset caned doors on brass legs with lower shelf by harvey probber american 1950 s. 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. 27 h x 90 5 x 32 5 seat height is 15.

This phenomenal mid century modern harvey probber tuxedo sofa is upholstered in jack lenor larson fabric. Two part sofa by harvey probber. Fabric shows signs of wear. Harvey probber tuxedo sofa.

Signed with metal label that reads designed by harvey probber l. 89ʺw 35 5ʺd 28ʺh san francisco ca sofas standard sofas harvey probber enamel square side tables a pair 2 800. Category mid 20th century american mid century modern. A three seat tuxedo sofa by harvey probber recently restored in a square form quilted jab fabric down cushions.