Lawrence Peabody Dressers
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
Lawrence Peabody, Dressers, Oak, Brass, USA, 1950s
By Lawrence Peabody
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of oak and brass dressers designed by Lawrence Peabody and produced by Richardson Brothers, USA, c. 1950s.
From Richardson Nemschoff Sales Inc.,
Sheboygan Falls, Wisc.
Mercha...
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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...
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2010s American Modern Lawrence Peabody Dressers
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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...
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2010s American Modern Lawrence Peabody Dressers
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$5,250 / item
Lawrence Peabody Oak Dresser, 2201P, Craft Associates Furniture
By Lawrence Peabody, Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
designer: Lawrence Peabody
Manufacturer: Craft Associates® Furniture
Period/Model: Mid Century Modern
Specs: Oak, Brass
dimensions
H: 30.5" (77.47cm)
L: 42.75" (108.59...
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2010s American Modern Lawrence Peabody Dressers
Materials
Brass
Mid Century MODERN Walnut + White DRESSER / Bedroom SET by Lawrence Peabody
By Lawrence Peabody
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Mid Century Modern Walnut + White Bedroom Set / Dresser by Lawrence Peabody for Child Craft, c. 1960's. Tall dresser consists of five deep and spacious drawers offering plenty of sto...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lawrence Peabody Dressers
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Mid Century MODERN Walnut + White DRESSER by Lawrence Peabody for Child Craft
By Lawrence Peabody
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Mid Century Modern Walnut + White Dresser by Lawrence Peabody for Child Craft, c. 1960's. Five deep and spacious drawers offering plenty of storage space. Laminate woodgrain surface....
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lawrence Peabody Dressers
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Wood
Lawrence Peabody for Nemschoff Mid Century Walnut Dresser Chest
By Nemschoff, Lawrence Peabody
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Lawrence Peabody for Nemschoff Mid Century Walnut Dresser Chest
This chest measures: 41.75 wide x 19.25 deep x 30.25 high
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restore...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lawrence Peabody Dressers
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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).
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Lawrence Peabody dressers for sale on 1stDibs.
Lawrence Peabody dressers 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 dressers, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 2 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 3 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original dressers by Lawrence Peabody were created in the modern style in united states during the 21st century and contemporary. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider dressers by Florence Knoll, Knoll, and Unagusta. Prices for Lawrence Peabody dressers can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $3,895 and can go as high as $21,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $5,250.