Lawrence Peabody Armchairs
American, 1924-2002
American designer Lawrence Peabody imbued his mid-century modern furniture with flair and style. His vintage lounge chairs, side tables and credenzas feature sleek silhouettes and chic curves. At the same time, every piece has an easy and comfortable appeal reflective of a designer known to be humble and pragmatic.
Peabody was born in 1924 in Haverhill, Massachusetts. As a young man, the story goes, he joined the Navy partly because he found the uniforms aesthetically appealing. After World War II, Peabody used the benefits offered by the G.I. Bill to attend the Rhode Island School of Design. There, he studied under Austrian designer Ernst Lichtblau, who introduced Peabody to the Bauhaus style.
After completing his studies in America, Peabody moved to Denmark and attended the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts. Here, he met his wife, Bette, who he married in 1952. By 1955, Peabody had moved back to America and settled in Boston, where he created Danish-inspired seating for the Selig furniture company and opened a design firm called Lawrence Peabody & Associates.
One of the firm's earliest designs was a walnut and rattan cradle chair for Richardson Nemschoff, which earned the 1962 International Design Award. Peabody became known for using walnut in his work and drew on Scandinavian modernist influences in his designs.
For the next three decades, Lawrence Peabody & Associates developed an extensive client list that included names like Kohler, Richardson Brothers, Chapman Lamps and Boyd Lighting.
Throughout his life and career, Peabody also developed a love of Haiti and Haitian art. On one trip to Port-Au-Prince, he met and befriended a man named Dewitt Peters, founder of Le Centre d'art, a haven for local artists. Peabody and Dewitt collaborated to promote handcrafted Haitian art and furniture at overseas museums. Peabody even became one of the organization's directors. He eventually purchased a home in Port-Au-Prince and spent much time there later in life.
Today, Craft Associates Furniture holds the license to produce Peabody designs.
On 1stDibs, find vintage Lawrence Peabody seating, tables, storage cabinets and other furniture.
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Creator: Lawrence Peabody
CraftAssociates Armchairs, Peabody Modern Cane Back Armchairs, Walnut, Caneback
By Craft Associates, Lawrence Peabody
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
CraftAssociates Armchairs, Peabody Modern Cane Back Armchairs, Walnut, Caneback
These Lawrence Peabody modern cane back arm chairs for Craft Associates Furniture are expertly handcrafted and upholstered. These Peabody chairs are a licensed reintroduction for Craft Associates. The chairs are shown here in solid walnut and leather, but each is hand built and made to order so wood species and fabric can be customized. Craft Associates has a full fabric program available.
Craft Associates Furniture is proud each modern piece is made in the US. They strive to Craft a product that will Stand the test of time. They use the best materials and have the best craftsman and upholstery in the business. We Stand 100% behind our product.
Designer: Lawrence Peabody
Manufacturer: Craft Associates Furniture
Period/Model: Mid-Century Modern
Specs: Walnut, cane, leather
Dimensions:
H 32" (81.28cm)
W 24" (60.96cm)
D 26.25" (66.68cm)
Arm height 22.5" (57.15cm)
Seat height 16" (40.64cm)
Seat width 21" (53.34cm)
Seat depth 20" (50.8cm)
"The U.S. would profit by the example of the Danes, whose great work in furniture design is the result of combining proficient craftsmanship, Fine design and technical skill. The Danes do more than sell arts and crafts in their distinguished work, they sell Denmark." - Lawrence Peabody, 1957
History
Lawrence “Larry” Peabody (1924-2002) was an architect, interior designer, and furniture designer. As an American born in Haverhill, Massachusetts, his distinctive design were often influenced by his Scandinavian roots. Lawrence studied at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen, Denmark and at the Rhode Island School of Design. His early career with Selig Mfg. Co. was prolific and helped put both himself and Selig on the map for modern furniture. He then started Lawrence Peabody & Associates in 1955, a design firm in Boston which included a vast client list (Sears, Roebuck & Co., Kohler, Regal Rugs, Boyd Lighting, Chapman Lamps, and Richardson Brothers).
In 1961, Mr. Peabody won a Citation for Merit for his Peabody Collection for Richardson/ Nemschoff. Winner of the 1962 International A.I.D. design award for his wood frame rattan cradle...
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Yellow Leather Lawrence Peabody for Selig Danish Modern Danish Lounge Chairs
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Pair of Mid-Century Modern Number 596 lounge chairs designed by Lawrence Peabody for Selig. Professionally reupholstered in full grain flaxen-yellow leather. These timeless lounge ch...
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Peabody Cane Back Chairs, Walnut and Cane in black, Modern, Craft Associates
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Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Peabody cane back chairs, walnut and Cane in black, Modern, Craft Associates
These Peabody Cane Back Chairs in handcrafted in solid walnut and fur. However, each is made to order. Wood species and fabric can be customized. Craft Associates has a full fabric program available.. In addition, the chairs are a licensed reintroduction by the estate of Lawrence Peabody and built by Craft Associates.
Craft Associates Furniture is proud each modern piece is made in the US. They strive to craft a product that will Stand the test of time. They use the best materials and have the best craftsman and upholstery in the business. We Stand 100% behind our product.
Designer: Lawrence Peabody
Manufacturer: Craft Associates Furniture
Period/Model: Mid-Century Modern
Specs: Walnut, cane, leather
Dimensions:
H 32" (81.28cm)
W 24" (60.96cm)
D 26.25" (66.68cm)
Arm height 22.5" (57.15cm)
Seat height 16" (40.64cm)
Seat width 21" (53.34cm)
Seat depth 20" (50.8cm)
"The U.S. would profit by the example of the Danes, whose great work in furniture design is the result of combining proficient craftsmanship, Fine design and technical skill. The Danes do more than sell arts and crafts in their distinguished work, they sell Denmark." - Lawrence Peabody, 1957
History
Lawrence “Larry” Peabody (1924-2002) was an architect, interior designer, and furniture designer. As an American born in Haverhill, Massachusetts, his distinctive design were often influenced by his Scandinavian roots. Lawrence studied at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen, Denmark and at the Rhode Island School of Design. His early career with Selig Mfg. Co. was prolific and helped put both himself and Selig on the map for modern furniture. He then started Lawrence Peabody & Associates in 1955, a design firm in Boston which included a vast client list (Sears, Roebuck & Co., Kohler, Regal Rugs, Boyd Lighting, Chapman Lamps, and Richardson Brothers).
In 1961, Mr. Peabody won a Citation for Merit for his Peabody Collection for Richardson/ Nemschoff. Winner of the 1962 International A.I.D. design award for his wood frame rattan cradle...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lawrence Peabody Armchairs
Materials
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Lawrence Peabody armchairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Lawrence Peabody armchairs 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 Lawrence Peabody armchairs, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 2 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 2 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original armchairs by Lawrence Peabody were created in the modern style in united states during the mid-20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider armchairs by Mel Smilow, Pace Collection, and Brown Jordan. Prices for Lawrence Peabody armchairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,800 and can go as high as $7,750, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $7,273.