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.

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$4,055

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Mid Century Lounge Chair designed by Lawrence Peabody for Craft Associates

$1,800

H 32 in W 36 in D 26 in

Mid Century Lounge Chair designed by Lawrence Peabody for Craft Associates

By Craft Associates, Lawrence Peabody

Located in New York, NY

Mid Century lounge chair designed by Lawrence Peabody for Crafts Associated, as part of the Holiday series, circa 1950's. The chair is structurally sound and sturdy, the fabric show...

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

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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 Craft Associates, Lawrence Peabody

Located in Oak Harbor, OH

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

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2010s American Modern Lawrence Peabody

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Bouclé, Oak

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...

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2010s North American Mid-Century Modern Lawrence Peabody

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Teak

Mid century Lawrence Peabody for Nemschoff Walnut Bench or Coffee Table

$2,400Sale Price|20% Off

H 16 in W 60 in D 19 in

Mid century Lawrence Peabody for Nemschoff Walnut Bench or Coffee Table

By Lawrence Peabody, Nemschoff

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid century modern Lawrence Peabody for Nemschoff Walnut Bench or Coffee Table. Has lower slatted shelf. Good vintage condition. Made is USA circa 1960. Located in Brooklyn NYC. Di...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lawrence Peabody

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Walnut

CraftAssociates Danish Chairs, Peabody Danish Modern Lounge Chairs, Boucle, Oak

$11,500 / set

H 35 in W 35 in D 32.5 in

CraftAssociates Danish Chairs, Peabody Danish Modern Lounge Chairs, Boucle, Oak

By Lawrence Peabody, Craft Associates

Located in Oak Harbor, OH

CraftAssociates Danish Chairs, Peabody Danish Modern Lounge Chairs, Boucle, Oak This modern lounge chair by Lawrence Peabody : Holiday Series for Craft Associates Furniture is exper...

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lawrence Peabody

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Wood, Bouclé, Oak

Modern Walnut Bookcase by Lawrence Peabody

$6,000 / item

H 49 in W 58.875 in D 14.5 in

Modern Walnut Bookcase by Lawrence Peabody

By Craft Associates, Lawrence Peabody

Located in Oak Harbor, OH

Designer: Lawrence Peabody Manufacturer: Craft Associates Furniture Period/Model: Mid-Century Modern Specs: Black walnut, Claro walnut veneer This Lawrence Peabody modern boo...

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2010s American Modern Lawrence Peabody

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Walnut

Peabody Cane Back Chairs, Walnut and Cane in black, Modern, Craft Associates

$7,750 / set

H 32 in W 24 in D 26.25 in

Peabody Cane Back Chairs, Walnut and Cane in black, Modern, Craft Associates

By Craft Associates, Lawrence Peabody

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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2010s American Modern Lawrence Peabody

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Leather, Walnut

Lawrence Peabody Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Lounge Chair With Ottoman, 1960s

$3,595 / set

H 37.5 in W 31 in D 38 in

Lawrence Peabody Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Lounge Chair With Ottoman, 1960s

By Lawrence Peabody, Richardson Nemschoff

Located in South Bend, IN

A rare Mid-Century Modern upholstered lounge chair with ottoman By Lawrence Peabody for Richardson Nemschoff USA, 1960s Sculpted ash frame, with upholstered seat and back. Measur...

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Lawrence Peabody Sale Prices

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2026	$3,912	Lounge Chairs	Upholstery, Wood	Unknown
2026	$3,200	Rocking Chairs	Mohair, Wood	circa 1960s
2026	$1,700	Benches	Naugahyde, Walnut	Circa 1960s
2026	$9,500	Lounge Chairs	Teak	2019
2025	$4,400	Lounge Chairs	Upholstery, Walnut	Unknown
2025	$1,620	Lounge Chairs	Wood, Oak	1955

$4,055

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$1,620-$9,500

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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.