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Selig Modern Lounge Chair — Luxury Lounge Chair in Walnut by Craft Associates®

$ 6,150.00

The Selig is a modern luxury lounge chair — a Lawrence Peabody design reintroduced under license by Craft Associates®, the artisan manufacturer, and offered here through The Swanky Abode, our curated marketplace for modern, top-end furniture. Its low, easy proportions and sculptural solid-walnut base trace back to the collection Peabody created for Selig Manufacturing, the partnership that first put his modern furniture on the map.

Every chair is made to order in the United States. The hardwood frame is built by hand rather than by machine, seated on high-density foam that is hand-cut for a clean, tailored line. The walnut base is shaped by artisans and finished with a hand-applied oil or commercial-grade finish, and the frame breaks down and ships flat. The result is a handcrafted lounge chair meant to stand the test of time.

The price reflects a COM price (client's own material). If you provide the fabric, there is no additional charge for upholstery.

designer: Lawrence Peabody

Manufacturer: Craft Associates® Modern Furniture
Period/Model: Modern
Specs: Walnut (oil finish), Hardwood Frame, High Grade Commercial Fabric
Yardage: 5 Yards (1 chair; 4.5 Meters); 7 Yards (2 Chairs; 6.5 Meters)

**Please note, if the fabric has a repeating pattern, extra fabric is required**

dimensions

H: 28 (71.12cm)
W: 30.25 (76.84cm)
D: 32 (81.28cm)
Arm Height: 21.25 (54.61cm)
Seat Height: 17.5 (44.45cm)
Seat Width: 22.5 (57.15cm)
Seat Depth: 19.25 (48.895cm)

pricing

Pricing to trade: Yes

International Shipping: Yes (please leave your address and phone number)

** Please note, pricing available upon request. No purchases on this website are valid.*

representation

We are very proud to have partnered with theSwankyAbode.com and Carter Inc. to bring these products to market.

**photography compliments of addisonjonesphotography.com**

about the designer

Lawrence Peabody, an architect, interior designer, and furniture designer, was born in 1924 in Haverhill, MA. Mr. Peabody often preferred the name "Larry" instead of Lawrence although he tended to use the name Lawrence professionally. He was known to be a flaming extrovert and was rarely reserved in his opinions. He had a clear love of design even choosing the Navy because he liked the uniforms. After serving in WWII he was able to take advantage of the GI Bill. This allowed him to study at the Rhode Island School of Design. At RSID he was heavily influenced by Ernst Lichtblau who was part of the Austrian Werbund. At the time there was a heavy Bauhaus influence due to many Europeans who had fled to the US for WWII. After RISD the story goes that he wandered around Europe and ended up taking courses at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen. While there he met his wife Bette who he wed in 1952. She was originally from Norway, a bit older and extremely interesting in her own right. She was part of the Danish resistance during the war, helping out as a nurse. She had also studied psychology and was a teacher. During a trip to Haiti, Lawrence became friends with Dewitt Peters, the founder of Haiti's Le Centre d'Art. Together they promoted interest in primitive Haitian art by corresponding with museums overseas. Lawrence bought a beautiful home in Port-Au-Prince, Haiti in which he split his time later in life.

This piece ships free in the continental United States! Price includes FREE white glove shipping. *There may be an additional charge on pieces shipped to the West Coast* Contact us for designer/trade pricing.

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Craft Modern Chaise Lounge

$ 5,500.00

Craft Modern Chaise Lounge

This modern chaise lounge is expertly crafted and upholstered. The chaise boasts hand cut high-density foam and thick weave fabric. The chaise's frame is constructed by hand from a combination of wood and steel bracing. This is not made from a machine. The walnut legs are then shaped by artisans and finished with a hand applied oil OR commercial grade finish.

Craft Associates® Furniture is proud each piece is made in the US. We strive to craft a product that will stand the test of time. We use the best materials and have the best craftsman and upholstery in the business. We stand 100% behind our product.

The price reflects a COM price (client's own material). If you provide the fabric, there is no additional charge for upholstery.

"Mid-century modern is a style of furniture design, product design, and architecture that began after World War II and continued into the 1960's. Often called "mod" and most definitely retro, this style is marked by simplicity, clean lines, organic forms, and materials such as wood, metal, and plastic. Though color is used quite a bit in post-war design, mid-century modern is typically less cutesy than the more pop-art offerings of the later 1960's." - Casasugar - hubpages

designer: Vintage Catalogue (Craft Associates, Inc.)

Manufacturer: Craft Associates® Modern Furniture
Period/Model: Mid Century Modern
Specs: Walnut (oil finish), Bent Wood, Steel, Thick Weave Fabric
Yardage: 7 Yards

**Please note, if the fabric has a repeating pattern, extra fabric is required**

dimensions

H: 32.75 (83.19cm)
L: 56 (142.24cm)
D:40.5 (102.87cm)
Seat Height: 15 (38.1cm)

pricing

Pricing to trade: Yes

International Shipping: Yes (please leave your address and phone number)

** Please note, pricing available upon request. No purchases on this website are valid.*

representation

We are very proud to have partnered with theSwankyAbode.com and Carter Inc. to bring these products to market.

**photography compliments of addisonjonesphotography.com**

This piece ships free in the continental United States! Price includes FREE white glove shipping. *There may be an additional charge on pieces shipped to the West Coast* Contact us for designer/trade pricing.

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Percival Modern Black Leather Lounge Chairs

$ 7,750.00

Percival Modern Black Leather Lounge Chairs

These Percival Lafer Lounge Chairs MP-41 lounge chairs are expertly handcrafted and upholstered. The MP-41 Percival Lafer line is a licensed reintroduction for Craft Associates®. The chairs bases shown are in solid walnut, with each frame being hand built. Additional wood species are available. The chair pricing includes high grade leather, with additional colors available.

Craft Associates® Furniture is proud each modern piece is made in the US. We strive to Craft a product that will stand the test of time. We use the best materials and have the best craftsman and upholstery in the business. We stand 100% behind our product.

designer: Percival Lafer

Manufacturer: Craft Associates® Furniture
Period/Model: Mid Century Modern
Specs: Walnut, Leather
Yardage: 2 leather hides for 1 chair: 3 hides for 2 chairs

dimensions

H: 28" (71.12cm)
W: 41" (104.14cm)
D: 41" (104.14cm)
Seat Height: 16" (40.64cm)
Seat Width: 20" (50.8cm)
Seat Depth: 22" (55.88cm)
Arm Height: 20" (50.8cm)

shipping

International Shipping: Yes (please leave your address and phone number)

history

Percival Lafer is one of the most prolific Brazilian furniture designers from the early 1960s to the mid-1980s. He was born in 1936, and graduated with a degree in Architecture from Universidade Mackenzie in São Paulo. Ironically, Lafer never intended to be a furniture designer. Upon graduating college, he had to take up, along with his brothers, his late father's furniture company, Lafer. Although his passion was architecture, he transitioned well info furniture design to make sure the company was successful.

When he began making furniture in 1961, his vision was to "bring good design to everyone, not just the intellectual elite" with modern, well-made pieces that were mass-produced. "Percival's furniture not only captured the modern aesthetic of the moment, but was exquisitely crafted using gorgeous, solid hardwoods that were novel to U.S. consumers." With burnished leather upholstery and meticulous finishing details, Lafer's pieces were also big sellers in Western Europe and Scandinavia.

Percival Lafer's work has always been marked by boldness and originality. For him, each project should reflect the state of the art applied to innovative ideas. Through all of successes, he still doesn't necessarily consider himself a furniture designer: "I love to make physical objects, and I'm constantly thinking about all the ways I can improve them."

representation

We are very proud to have partnered with theSwankyAbode.com to bring these products to market.

**photography compliments of addisonjonesphotography.com**

**this price is per chair

This piece ships free in the continental United States! Price includes FREE white glove shipping. *There may be an additional charge on pieces shipped to the West Coast* Contact us for designer/trade pricing.

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Canadian Modern Lounge Chairs - 1519

$ 4,750.00

This piece ships free in the continental United States! Price includes FREE white glove shipping. *There may be an additional charge on pieces shipped to the West Coast* Contact us for designer/trade pricing.

Canadian Modern Lounge Chairs - 1519

These Canadian modern lounge chairs for Craft Associates® Furniture are expertly crafted and upholstered. Each chair boasts hand cut foam and high grade commercial fabric. The chair's frame and base are constructed by hand from premium walnut and not machine. The legs are then hand turned by artisans and finished with a hand applied oil.

Craft Associates® Furniture is proud each piece is made in the US. We strive to craft a product that will stand the test of time. We use the best materials and have the best craftsman and upholstery in the business. We stand 100% behind our product.

The price reflects a COM price (client's own Material). If you provide the fabric, there is no additional charge for upholstery. We do have a full program which can be discussed for an additional price.

"I haven't changed my mind about modernism from the first day I ever did it... it means integrity; it means honesty; it means the absence of sentimentality and the absence of nostalgia; it means simplicity; it means clarity. That's what modernism means to me." - Paul Rand

designer: Vintage Catalogue (Craft Associates, Inc.)

Manufacturer: Craft Associates® Modern Furniture
Period/Model: Mid Century Modern
Specs: Walnut, Hardwood Frame, Plush Velvet
Yardage: 5 Yards, 4.75 Meters

**Please note, if the fabric has a repeating pattern, extra fabric is required**

dimensions

Chair
H: 27.5 (69.85cm)
W: 32 (81.28cm)
D: 32 (81.28cm)
Arm Height: 21.5 (54.61cm)
Seat Height: 15 (38.1cm)
Seat Width: 24 (60.96cm)
Seat Depth: 21.5 (54.61cm)

pricing

** Price is for 1 Chair not a pair **

Pricing to trade: Yes

International Shipping: Yes (please leave your address and phone number)

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Modern Pillow Top Stools - Craft Associates® Furniture

$ 1,200.00

Modern Pillow Top Stools - Craft Associates® Furniture

These Modern Pillow Top Stools for Craft Associates® Furniture are expertly crafted and upholstered. Each include hand cut foam and high grade commercial fabric. The stools frame are constructed by hand from hard wood and not machine. The base is wrought iron and powder coated to provide a beautiful finish.

Craft Associates® Furniture is proud each modern piece is made in the US. We strive to craft a product that will stand the test of time. We use the best materials and have the best craftsman and upholstery in the business. We stand 100% behind our product.

"Modern furniture design, also referred to as midcentury modern for it's popularity during the mid-20th century, was influenced by the idea that craftsmen and artists could work together to create functional furniture with a more artistic appeal. In the design sense, modern does not refer to the current day, but to a particular aesthetic."- homeguides.com

designer: Anthony Littleton

Manufacturer: Craft Associates® Furniture
Period/Model: Mid Century Modern
Specs: Iron, fabric of your choice

dimensions

H: 20.75 (52.705cm)
W: 17 (43.18cm)
D: 17 (43.18cm)

pricing

Pricing to trade: Yes

International Shipping: Yes (please leave your address and phone number)

representation

We are very proud to have partnered with theSwankyAbode.com and Carter Inc. to bring these products to market.

**photography compliments of addisonjonesphotography.com**

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Peabody Modern White Dining Chair

$ 2,175.00

Peabody Modern White Dining Chair

These Lawrence Peabody Dining Chairs (Side) P-1709 are expertly hand crafted and upholstered. These Peabody chairs are licensed reintroductions for Craft Associates®. These chairs are solid walnut with each frame hand steamed and bent. The price includes our standard leather seat.

Craft Associates® Furniture is proud each modern piece is made in the US. We strive to craft a product that will stand the test of time. We use the best materials and have the best craftsman and upholstery in the business. We stand 100% behind our product.

"The U.S. would profit by the example of the Danes, whose great work in furniture design is the result of combining proficient craftsmanship, fine design and technical skill. The Danes do more than sell arts and crafts in their distinguished work, they sell Denmark." - Lawrence Peabody, 1957

designer: Lawrence Peabody

Manufacturer: Craft Associates® Furniture
Period/Model: Mid Century Modern
Specs: Walnut, Leather
Yardage: 1 50+ sq. foot hide per 4 chairs or 1 yard per chair

**please note, if pattern has a repeat more fabric is required**

dimensions

H: 29.5" (74.93cm)
W: 20.5" (52.07cm)
D: 21" (53.34cm)
Seat Height: 18" (45.72cm)
Seat Width: 18" (45.72cm)
Seat Depth: 17.5" (44.45cm)

pricing

Pricing to trade: Yes
International Shipping: Yes (please leave your address and phone number)

history

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).

In 1961, Mr. Peabody won a Citation for Merit for his Peabody Collection for Richardson/ Nemschoff. Winner of the 1962 International A.I.D. design award for his wood frame rattan cradle chair, he also received the Walnut Classic Award for outstanding established collection of furniture executed in walnut. Craft Associates® Furniture is honored to have acquired the rights to produce licensed Lawrence Peabody designed furniture.

representation

We are very proud to have partnered with theSwankyAbode.com to bring these products to market.

**photography compliments of addisonjonesphotography.com**

This piece ships free in the continental United States! Price includes FREE white glove shipping. *There may be an additional charge on pieces shipped to the West Coast* Contact us for designer/trade pricing.