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.
Set of Four '4' Teak Dining Chair by D-SCAN Newly Upholstered, c. 1970s
By D-Scan
Located in Deland, FL
Equal parts comfort and style this visually stunning set of dining chairs, produced by D-SCAN and styled after Johannes Andersen are the epitome of Scandinavian Minimalism...
Teak
Set of 4 Restored Chairs in Walnut, Milo Baughman for Dillingham, USA, c. 1960s
By Milo Baughman
Located in Deland, FL
This elegant set of mid-century modern high-back dining chairs by Milo Baughman for Dillingham exemplifies the clean sophistication and refined proportions that defined 1960s America...
Walnut
Set of 4 Dining Chairs in Walnut in the Manner of Edward Wormley, USA, c. 1960s
By Edward Wormley
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a gorgeous set of four, 60's era Mid-Century Modern dining chairs in the manner of Edward Wormley. Constructed from frames of solid American black walnut, replete with st...
Felt, Walnut
Set of 4 Dining Chairs in Walnut, Milo Baughman for Directional Furniture, 1960s
By Milo Baughman
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing an ultra-rare set of cane-back dining chairs designed by the influential Milo Baughman for Directional made in the early 1960's. Constructed from a frame of solid America...
Walnut
Set of 4 Model 83 Chair by Niels Otto Møller for J.L. Møller, Denmark, c. 1970's
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Deland, FL
This exquisite set of four Model 83 dining chairs by Niels Otto Møller for J.L. Møller epitomizes the timeless elegance of Danish design from the 1970s. Crafted from solid teak, each chair showcases the wood’s warm, rich grain and smooth finish, with gracefully sculpted backrests featuring vertical slats that provide both support and visual lightness. The original oatmeal knit fabric upholstery, with its subtle texture and neutral tone, complements the teak’s natural beauty while offering a tactile warmth that enhances the chairs’ inviting aesthetic. Tapered legs and a minimalist silhouette reflect Møller’s dedication to functional beauty, making this set a perfect addition to a modern dining space or a collector’s curated interior. These chairs embody the enduring appeal of Scandinavian craftsmanship, blending form and function with understated sophistication. Niels Otto Møller (1920–1982) was a renowned Danish furniture designer and the driving force behind J.L. Møller Møbelfabrik. Trained as a cabinetmaker before studying at the Danish Design School in Copenhagen, Møller founded the company in 1944 with a vision to create furniture that combined traditional craftsmanship with modernist principles. His designs, including the iconic Model 83 chair...
Teak
Set of 6 (2 Arm + 4 Side) "Centennial" Chairs, Kipp Stewart, Drexel, USA, 1960's
By Kipp Stewart
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a rare, expansive set of six visually captivating "Centennial" dining chairs designed by the iconic design duo of Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougal for the lauded Drexe...
Walnut
Set of 4 dining chairs in teak, Denmark - 1960s
Located in Uccle, Bruxelles
Magnificent set of four Scandinavian chairs dating from the 1960s. These chairs have teak frames and seats upholstered in vinyl in very good condition. Each chair features beautifu...
Teak
Lawrence Peabody Mid Century Walnut Arm Chairs - Set of 6
By Lawrence Peabody
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Lawrence Peabody Mid Century Walnut Arm Chairs - Set of 6 Each chair measures: 23.25 wide x 21 deep x 29.75 inches high, with a sea...
Upholstery, Walnut
Guillerme et Chambron, Set of Four Chairs, Oak, France, 1950s
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, HR
Attributed to Guillerme et Chambron, set of four dining chairs, solid oak and leatherette, France, 1950s. The crest rail of each chair describes a broad biomorphic arch, its profile ...
Fabric, Oak
Dining Chairs in Teak by Hans Olsen, 1960s, Set of 4
By Hans Olsen
Located in Nørre Aaby, DK
A striking set of four dining chairs attributed to renowned Danish designer Hans Olsen, dating from the 1960s. These chairs feature a beautifully sculptural form, combining elegant d...
Teak
1950s Set of Four Dining Chairs, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Carefully refurbished - Newly upholstered - Made of Beech wood
Wood, Beech
Villy Schou Andersen Mid Century Danish Teak Dining Chairs - Set of 4
By V. Schou Andersen
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Villy Schou Andersen Mid Century Danish Teak Dining Chairs - Set of 4 Each chair measures: 20 wide x 19.5 deep x 31.75 inches high, with a seat height/chair clearance of 18.5 inches...
Upholstery, Teak
