Lawrence Peabody

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.

Average Sold Price

$5,173

Styles

Materials

Related Creators

Mid Century Modern Restored Velvet Barrel Chair Pair by Lawrence Peabody

$4,300 / set

H 25.75 in W 28.5 in D 27 in

Mid Century Modern Restored Velvet Barrel Chair Pair by Lawrence Peabody

By Lawrence Peabody, Richardson Nemschoff

Located in Lutz, FL

Iconic and seldom seen Lawrence Peabody design for Richardson Nemschoff. The sculptural walnut frames allow the seats to have a floating aspect to them while also providing ample sup...

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lawrence Peabody

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Lawrence Peabody Wicker Lounge Chair for Craft Associates Furniture

$5,750 / item

H 29.5 in W 28.75 in D 30.5 in

Lawrence Peabody Wicker Lounge Chair for Craft Associates Furniture

By Lawrence Peabody

Located in Oak Harbor, OH

Designer: Lawrence Peabody Manufacturer: Craft Associates® Furniture Period/Model: Mid-Century Modern Specs: Walnut, leather Lawrence Peabody wicker lounge chair...

Category

2010s North American Mid-Century Modern Lawrence Peabody

Materials

Teak

CraftAssociates Credenza, Peabody Modern Walnut Credenza, Cane

$3,000

H 30.25 in W 34.5 in D 18 in

CraftAssociates Credenza, Peabody Modern Walnut Credenza, Cane

By Craft Associates, Lawrence Peabody

Located in Oak Harbor, OH

CraftAssociates Credenza, Peabody Modern Walnut Credenza, Cane The CraftAssociates Credenza, Peabody Modern Walnut Credenza, Cane is expertly hand crafted. The Peabody collection pieces are licensed reintroductions for Craft Associates®. This cabinet is built with a solid oak frame, door fronts, interior shelf and legs. It features beautiful cane front door that have slide left to right covering an adjustable shelf. This cabinet is amazing and has perfect proportions to be used in multiple settings. It is available in custom wood and variations (different sizes). Craft Associates® Furniture is proud each modern piece is made in the US. We strive to craft a product that will stand the test of time. We use the best materials and have the best craftsman and upholstery in the business. We stand 100% behind our product. 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 chair...

Category

2010s American Modern Lawrence Peabody

Materials

Cane, Oak

CraftAssociates Chair, Peabody Oak Occasional Chair, Upholstered

$4,150 / item

H 31.25 in W 27.5 in D 27 in

CraftAssociates Chair, Peabody Oak Occasional Chair, Upholstered

By Lawrence Peabody, Craft Associates

Located in Oak Harbor, OH

CraftAssociates Chair, Peabody Oak Occasional Chair, Upholstered This Lawrence Peabody occasional chair is expertly handcrafted and upholstered. These Peabody chairs are licensed reintroductions for Craft Associates®. The chair is shown here in solid oak, 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. We strive to craft a product that will stand the test of time. We use the best materials and have the best craftsman and upholstery in the business. We stand 100% behind our product. The price reflects a COM price (client's own material). If you provide the fabric, there is no additional charge for upholstery designer: Lawrence Peabody Manufacturer: Craft Associates® Furniture Period/Model: Mid Century Modern Indoor/Outdoor...

Category

2010s American Modern Lawrence Peabody

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Oak

Lawrence Peabody Mid Century Cane Wicker Lounge Chair

$3,995

H 30 in W 28.5 in D 30 in

Lawrence Peabody Mid Century Cane Wicker Lounge Chair

By Lawrence Peabody

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Lawrence Peabody Mid Century Cane or Wicker Lounge Sculptural Chair. Hand Woven Wicker. Cushions not original.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lawrence Peabody

Materials

Wicker, Wood

Lawrence Peabody Teak Dresser 2202P for Craft Associates Furniture

$22,500 / item

H 30.5 in W 75 in D 20 in

Lawrence Peabody Teak Dresser 2202P for Craft Associates Furniture

By Craft Associates, Lawrence Peabody

Located in Oak Harbor, OH

designer: Lawrence Peabody Manufacturer: Craft Associates® Furniture Period/Model: Mid-Century Modern Specs: Teak, brass Dimensions H: 30.5...

Category

2010s American Modern Lawrence Peabody

Materials

Brass

Craftassociates Chairs, Peabody Modern Lounge Chairs in Boucle, Wingback, Oak

$8,250 / item

H 37 in W 30.25 in D 34.5 in

Craftassociates Chairs, Peabody Modern Lounge Chairs in Boucle, Wingback, Oak

By Lawrence Peabody, Craft Associates

Located in Oak Harbor, OH

Craftassociates Chairs, Peabody Modern Lounge Chairs in Boucle, Wing, Oak, White This Lawrence Peabody wing chair for Craft Associates...

Category

2010s American Modern Lawrence Peabody

Materials

Bouclé, Oak

Modern Dresser in Oak by Lawrence Peabody, 6 Drawer

$6,750 / item

H 30.5 in W 42.75 in D 19 in

Modern Dresser in Oak by Lawrence Peabody, 6 Drawer

By Lawrence Peabody, Craft Associates

Located in Oak Harbor, OH

Lawrence peabody oak dresser - 2201P : The Peabody Collection This Lawrence Peabody Oak dresser for Craft Associates Furniture is expertly hand crafted. The Peabody collection pi...

Category

2010s American Modern Lawrence Peabody

Materials

Oak

Browse all Furniture from Lawrence Peabody

Shop Now

Lawrence Peabody Sale Prices

Sold Date

Sold Price

Category

Material

Creation Year

2026	$9,500	Lounge Chairs	Teak	2019
2025	$4,400	Lounge Chairs	Upholstery, Walnut	Unknown
2025	$1,620	Lounge Chairs	Wood, Oak	1955

$5,173

Average sold price of items in the past 12 months

$1,620-$9,500

Sold price range of items in the past 12 months

Creators Similar to Lawrence Peabody

Richard Schultz

Shop All Richard Schultz

Nicos Zographos

Shop All Nicos Zographos

Mel Smilow

Shop All Mel Smilow

Steelcase

Shop All Steelcase

Bernhardt

Shop All Bernhardt

Phase Design

Shop All Phase Design

Barbara Barry

Shop All Barbara Barry

Kipp Stewart

Shop All Kipp Stewart

Tomlinson

Shop All Tomlinson

Lawrence Peabody furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Lawrence Peabody furniture 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 furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 54 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 36 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture by Lawrence Peabody 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 furniture by Steelcase, Richard Schultz, and Bernhardt. Prices for Lawrence Peabody furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,250 and can go as high as $21,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,595.