Lawrence Peabody Building and Garden Elements

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.

Creator: Lawrence Peabody

Classic Mid Century Modern Fiberglass Rocking Lounge Chair by Lawrence Peabody

$1,180

Classic Mid Century Modern Fiberglass Rocking Lounge Chair by Lawrence Peabody

By Lawrence Peabody

Located in Buffalo, NY

Classic Mid Century Modern Fiberglass Wingback Rocking Lounge Chair by Lawrence Peabody.. Exterior or interior,, Great in the garden , porch or patio / deck,, but also would be amazi...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lawrence Peabody Building and Garden Elements

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Chrome

8 Pc Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Spun Fiberglass Dining Set by Russell Woodard

$1,895 / set

H 30.5 in W 21.75 in D 25 in

8 Pc Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Spun Fiberglass Dining Set by Russell Woodard

By Russell Woodard

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous 8pc indoor outdoor dining set of spun fiberglass by Russell Woodard. Set includes table with a glass top, not pictured, glass is per...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lawrence Peabody Building and Garden Elements

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Paint, Fiberglass

Mid-Century Modern Orange Slice Iron with Sailcloth Lounge Chairs by Salterini

$1,995 / set

H 27.25 in W 22.5 in D 24 in

Mid-Century Modern Orange Slice Iron with Sailcloth Lounge Chairs by Salterini

By John Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous and rare to find radar chairs by Maurizio Tempestini with Sailcloth as the seating material. Actual sails were cut and installed professionally. Chairs need a good cleaning ...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lawrence Peabody Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Homecrest Iron Patio Swivel Rocking Chair Black Mid-Century Modern

$550

H 32.5 in W 27.13 in D 25.5 in

Homecrest Iron Patio Swivel Rocking Chair Black Mid-Century Modern

By Russell Woodard, Homecrest

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a mid-century modern patio swivel rocking chair, in Iron painted black by Homecrest. USA circa the 1960s. Dimensions: 32.5" H x 25.5" D x 27.13" W, Seat 14...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lawrence Peabody Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Mid Century Modern Sculptura Lounge Rocking Chair by Russell Woodard

$1,395

H 30 in W 27 in D 28.5 in

Mid Century Modern Sculptura Lounge Rocking Chair by Russell Woodard

By Russell Woodard

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous and totally restored rocking lounge chair by Russell Woodard. Sand blasted and powder coated silver with new plastic tips on the ends of the rockers. Very comfy and super st...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lawrence Peabody Building and Garden Elements

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Steel

Pair of Brazilian Modern Fiberglass Lounge Chairs, circa 1960s

$4,700Sale Price / set|30% Off

H 28.5 in W 30.75 in D 25.5 in

Pair of Brazilian Modern Fiberglass Lounge Chairs, circa 1960s

By Percival Lafer

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This incredible pair of fiberglass lounge chairs were sourced in Rio, Brazil and recently imported and then restored here in Los Angeles. We are unsure the designer of these chairs, they were acquired along with a set of Percival Lafer fiberglass...

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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lawrence Peabody Building and Garden Elements

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Fiberglass

Mid-Century Modern Iron Hoop Lounge Chair by Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini

$995

H 29.25 in W 32 in D 25.75 in

Mid-Century Modern Iron Hoop Lounge Chair by Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini

By John Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous iron hoop chair designed by Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini c1955. In very good condition needing a spray job. New plastic feet glides. Poss...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lawrence Peabody Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Pair of Mid Century Modern Spun Fiberglass Chairs by Russell Woodard 1960-1969

$1,250 / set

H 32 in W 22 in D 21 in

Pair of Mid Century Modern Spun Fiberglass Chairs by Russell Woodard 1960-1969

Located in Stamford, CT

Mid Century Modern pair of chairs by Russel Woodard. Made from a strong durable spun fiberglass which can be used either in or outdoors. The two chairs came from a Greenwich Ct. esta...

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Mid-20th Century American Lawrence Peabody Building and Garden Elements

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Fiberglass

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Rocking Chair by Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini

$1,799

H 28 in W 31 in D 32 in

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Rocking Chair by Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini

By John Salterini

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Spectacular and rare piece in outstanding condition. Radar rocking chair designed by Maurizio Tempestini for John Salterini. Unmistakable design and we have some accompanying pieces ...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lawrence Peabody Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Mid Century Modern Sculptural Spun Fiberglass Chaise Lounge by Russell Woodard

$1,150

H 42 in W 75 in D 26.5 in

Mid Century Modern Sculptural Spun Fiberglass Chaise Lounge by Russell Woodard

By Russell Woodard

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous Mid Century Modern Sculptural Spun Fiberglass Chaise Lounge by Russell Woodard. 3 positions for back rest. In excellent vint...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lawrence Peabody Building and Garden Elements

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Fiberglass, Paint

Mid Century Modern Sculptura Chaise Lounge Chair by Russell Woodard C1955

$1,495

H 33 in W 26 in D 77 in

Mid Century Modern Sculptura Chaise Lounge Chair by Russell Woodard C1955

By Russell Woodard

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fantastic chaise lounge chair, Sculptura by Russell Woodard c1955. Iron mesh formed over a steel & iron frame. Old paint with age rela...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lawrence Peabody Building and Garden Elements

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Steel, Iron

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Sculptura Outdoor Loveseat Lounge Chairs by Woodard

$2,995 / item

H 27 in W 52 in D 29 in

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Sculptura Outdoor Loveseat Lounge Chairs by Woodard

By Russell Woodard

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous matching pair of sculptura lounge settees by Russell Woodard in old paint. Priced and sold separately, this pair has not been restored yet. Otherwise the metal is in excelle...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lawrence Peabody Building and Garden Elements

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Steel, Iron

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural 3 Lounge Chairs by Solair "Motel Chairs " Canada

$1,495 / set

H 25 in W 28.5 in D 23.5 in

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural 3 Lounge Chairs by Solair "Motel Chairs " Canada

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fantastic set of 3 original Solair Motel Chairs in a vibrant orange with a black iron frame. One of the chairs has a crack on the back portion of a chair. ...

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1970s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lawrence Peabody Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Lawrence Peabody building and garden elements for sale on 1stDibs.

Lawrence Peabody building and garden elements are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of plastic and are designed with extraordinary care. Many of the original building and garden elements by Lawrence Peabody were created in the mid-century modern style in united states during the 1950s. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider building and garden elements by Russell Woodard, Paolo Soleri, and Meadowcraft. Prices for Lawrence Peabody building and garden elements can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,180 and can go as high as $1,180, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,180.