Lawrence Peabody Buffets
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
Modern Walnut Credenza the Peabody Collection
By Lawrence Peabody, Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Designer: Lawrence Peabody
Manufacturer: Craft Associates Furniture
Period/model: Mid-Century Modern
Specs: Black walnut, Claro walnut veneer, brass
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This Lawren...
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Lawrence Peabody Mid Century Walnut and Cane Buffet with Hutch
By Lawrence Peabody
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Lawrence Peabody Mid Century Walnut and Cane Buffet with Hutch
The buffet measures: 58 wide x 19.25 deep x 30 inches high
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Lawrence Peabody for Nemschoff Walnut and Cane Credenza and Hutch
By Lawrence Peabody, Nemschoff
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Lawrence Peabody for Nemschoff Walnut and Cane Credenza and Hutch
The credenza measures: 59 wide x 19 deep x 30 inches high
The hutch measures: 57 wide x 18 deep x 51 inches high
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Cane, Glass, Walnut
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L 58.875" (149.54cm)
D 14.5" (36.83cm)
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Lawrence Peabody buffets for sale on 1stDibs.
Lawrence Peabody buffets 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 buffets, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 2 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 1 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original buffets by Lawrence Peabody were created in the mid-century modern style in united states during the 1970s. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider buffets by Dunbar, Amuneal, and Lane Furniture. Prices for Lawrence Peabody buffets can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $3,895 and can go as high as $8,250, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,595.