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Lawrence Peabody Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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
Mid Century MODERN Walnut + White Gentlemen's Chest / DRESSER Lawrence Peabody
By Lawrence Peabody
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Mid Century Modern Walnut + White Gentlemen's Chest / dresser by Lawrence Peabody for Child Craft, c. 1960's. This lovely piece offers all the clothing storage you will need in one s...
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Mid Century MODERN Walnut + White Gentlemen's Chest / DRESSER Lawrence Peabody
Mid Century MODERN Walnut + White Gentlemen's Chest / DRESSER Lawrence Peabody

Mid Century MODERN Walnut + White Gentlemen's Chest / DRESSER Lawrence Peabody

Ebonised Black Lacquer Double Dresser with Brass Pulls
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Mid-Century Modern black lacquer ebonized compact double dresser credenza bachelor chest.
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Ebonised Black Lacquer Double Dresser with Brass Pulls
Ebonised Black Lacquer Double Dresser with Brass Pulls

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Lawrence Peabody commodes and chests of drawers for sale on 1stDibs.

Lawrence Peabody commodes and chests of drawers 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 commodes and chests of drawers, although black editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original commodes and chests of drawers by Lawrence Peabody were created in the mid-century modern style in united states during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider commodes and chests of drawers by Calvin, Conant Ball, and Russel Wright. Prices for Lawrence Peabody commodes and chests of drawers can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $5,400 and can go as high as $5,400, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $5,400.

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