Join us on February 20, 2020 at 6pm for the opening of Making Connections: Harvey Probber Furniture, 1945 - 1985 with a celebration honoring the designer’s work, life, and influence.
Making Connections: Harvey Probber Furniture, 1945 – 1985 will shed new light on the many aspects of this multi-faceted man, who began his career at an age when most young men would still be in school, and, while designing and producing furniture, pursued a parallel profession as a cabaret singer. He was not only an imaginative designer and successful businessman, but a skilled draftsman, and a competent amateur cartoonist.
Celebrating the diverse connections as integral to his story, this exhibition will paint a broader picture of a man whose influence on design, and on the furniture industry, has never been fully appreciated. It will feature period examples of his best-known furniture pieces, including his groundbreaking modular seating units and distinctive seating and storage furniture in rich woods and luxurious fabrics, along with original sketches and renderings, vintage photographs, catalogs, and ephemera from the Harvey Probber Design Archive.
Exhibition curator, Judith Gura. Associate curator, Evan Lobel. Exhibition design by Darling Green. Sponsored by the Harvey Probber Design Archive, M2L, Lobel Modern, and Chairish. Paint generously donated by Farrow & Ball. Opening reception sponsored by New York Design Center, Inc.
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Lobel Modern was established by Evan Lobel. His vision was to promote important 20th century design that focuses on exceptional craftsmanship and materials with an emphasis on furniture that crosses over into art. He has specialized in Harvey Probber’s designs since he opened his showroom in New York City in 1998.
M2L was founded nearly 30 years ago with a clear mission: to provide fresh yet timeless modern design solutions to the design professional and the clients they serve.
M2L holds the exclusive worldwide license rights to manufacture and sell Harvey Probber designs, including: Deep Tuft, Nuclear Sert, Architectural Series Seating, Architectural Series case-goods, Mayan, Cubo series, and the 303 & 1461 chairs.
On loan from M2L, Inc: Deep Tuft®, Cubo Sectional, Architectural Series armchair, and Mayan Sofa.
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Exhibitions are open to the public, no reservation is required. Gallery hours are Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm, closed for major holidays. For more information or questions please email rsvp@nysid.edu or call 212-472-1500, ext. 405.