SHH Tribute to Peter Keen 1944

Peter Keen, the chairman of British bedmaker Hypnos, and a leading figure within the bed industry and husband of SHH Commitee Member Judy Keen he passed away at the age of 81 on the 29th July 2025. The family have requested donations in his memory to be made to SHH - Speen Helping Hospices and you can DONATE HERE at the MuchLoved website below

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The MuchLoved site has a tribute to Peter Keen, who was born on April 28, 1944 and sadly died on 29th July 2025 surrounded by his wife and children. He was much loved by so many and will always be remembered for his humour, kindness and larger than life character.

A Celebration of his life will be held on Friday 17th October 2025 at 1.00pm to 4.00pm at The Crowne Plaza Hotel, Fieldhouse Lane, Marlow, Bucks SL7 1G. Afternoon tea and drinks will be served.All welcome. Please confirm your attendance to Celebrating the life of Peter Keen

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Peter was always keen to help out at SHH fundraising events. This would involve setting up and clearing away before and after and at several Annual SHH Christmas Markets collecting entry money from visitors . Pictured above is Peter in action at the 2023 and 2024 Christmas Markets and taking part in SHH Quiz Nights in 2022 and 2025

Hypnos have permitted the display of SHH event boards at their showroom in Longwick Road, Princes Risborough for several years.The company was also one of the Golf Prize sponsors at SHH Charity Golf Day at Burnham Beeches Golf Club Wednesday 15th March 2023. Peter Keen was an enthusiastic player and enjoyed playing in the Speen and North Dean matches.

On May 2025 The Furniture Makers’ Company is the City of London livery company and charity for the furnishings industry presented Peter presented with their Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of his extraordinary contribution to the British bed and furniture industry.

The Lifetime Achievement Award is presented annually to a leader who has devoted their life to the furtherment of the furnishing industry and left an indelible mark on the trade. Peter was presented the award by the Lord Mayor, the Rt Honourable Alderman Alastair King DL, and Debbie Johnson, the newly installed Master of The Furniture Makers’ Company, at The Mansion House, London on Monday 12 April 2025. More information here

Celebrating the Life of Hypnos Chairman, Peter Keen

Peter Keen spent 58-years as director and chairman of British bed-maker Hypnos, as a staunch figure of the bed industry, and supporter of the local community. He will be fondly remembered for his strong character, determination, kindness and capacity for fun. Peter sadly died on 29th July 2025, aged 81, surrounded by his family.

The Keen family would like to sincerely thank everyone who has been in touch with flowers and messages of condolence and stories of Peter, it has been greatly appreciated at a difficult time.

If you would like to share your experiences of Peter, you can do so via the link provided below. The family have asked that there be no flowers but if you would like to make a donation, please dedicate to Speen Helping Hospices who were a great support. https://peter-keen-1944-2025.muchloved.com/.

Source: Big Furniture Group

Peter Keen dies aged 81

Peter Keen, Hypnos chairman and the man responsible for transforming the family-owned bed manufacture died on 29 July. He was 81.

On behalf of the Keen family and the Hypnos team,

‘It is with very great sadness that we announce the passing of Peter Keen, the much-loved chairman of British bedmaker Hypnos, and a leading figure within the bed industry. A great advocate for the business he inherited in his early thirties, Hypnos’ successes at that time, and the brand’s legacy today, were greatly influenced by the hospitality partnerships Peter introduced, and the many close relationships with retailers and suppliers formed over his 58-years as a director and chairman,’ says a Keen family and Hypnos statement

‘He will be remembered for his strong character, sense of fun, and broad experience. A determined initiator of change, Peter transformed the business to a £60m turnover global brand; and represented the industry on key issues with both the NBF, BFM and The Furniture Makers’ Company. Peter also enjoyed supporting numerous community ventures, charities and conservation groups within Buckinghamshire, with a genuine interest and commitment to its rich furniture-making heritage.

‘Peter was always very aware and incredibly proud of what individuals and the team at Hypnos achieved. Indeed, the sense of family within the company today, owes great thanks to his generous, playful nature, and time spent with people in every area of the business.

‘Always passionate about the company’s relationship with the royal households, he was delighted to see our reappointment, after 96 years, with a Royal Warrant from His Majesty The King. Over the last few months, he was greatly honoured to host a royal visit to the Hypnos factory, and in May, to have been recognised with a Lifetime Achievement Award by his friends and peers at The Furniture Makers Company.

‘Recently celebrating his 81st birthday, Peter remained ‘Chairman (soon to be retired)’ right up to the end, a beloved husband to Judith, father to James, Sarah and Rick and much-loved grandfather. The Hypnos board and whole team offer their condolences to the Keen family and their friends that knew Peter at this very sad time.’

Keen is pictured with wife Judith, and children Rick, James and Sarah after receiving his Lifetime Achievement Award from The Furniture Makers Company at Mansion House earlier this year.

Source: Interiors Monthly

Remembering Peter Keen, Hypnos' Chairman and fourth generation company owner - Jul 31 2025

On behalf of the Keen Family and the Hypnos Team, it is with very great sadness that we announce the passing of Peter Keen, the much-loved Chairman of British bedmaker, Hypnos, and a leading figure within the bed industry.

A great advocate for the family-owned PeterKeenPLaceholder1.jpgbusiness Peter inherited in his early thirties, Hypnos’ successes at that time, and the brand's legacy today, were greatly influenced by the hospitality partnerships he introduced and the many close relationships he formed with retailers and suppliers over his fifty-eight years as a director and chairman.

He will be remembered for his strong character, sense of fun, and broad experience. A determined initiator of change, Peter transformed the business to a £60m turnover global brand, and represented the industry on key issues with both the NBF, BFM and The Furniture Makers’ Company. Peter also enjoyed supporting numerous community ventures, charities and conservation groups within Buckinghamshire, with a genuine interest and commitment to its rich furniture-making heritage.

Peter was always very aware and incredibly proud of what individuals and the team at Hypnos achieved. Indeed, the sense of family within the company today owes great thanks to his generous, playful nature and time spent with people in every area of the business.

Always passionate about the company's relationship with the Royal households, he was delighted to see our reappointment, after 96 years, with a Royal Warrant from His Majesty The King. Over the last few months, he was greatly honoured to host a Royal visit to the Hypnos factory, and in May, to have been recognised with a Lifetime Achievement Award by his friends and peers at The Furniture Makers Company.

Peter Keen with wife Judith, and children Rick James and Sarah, ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’, The Furniture Makers Company, Mansion House

Recently celebrating his 81st birthday, Peter remained ‘Chairman (soon to be retired)’ right up to the end, a beloved husband to Judith, father to James, Sarah and Rick and much-loved grandfather.

The Hypnos board and whole team offer their condolences to the Keen family and their friends who knew Peter at this very sad time.

Source: Hypnos

Celebrating the Life of Hypnos Chairman, Peter Keen 1944- 2025

The Keen family would like to sincerely thank everyone who has been in touch with flowers and messages of condolence and stories of Peter, it has been greatly appreciated at a difficult time.

A celebration of his life will take place at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Marlow on the afternoon of Friday 17th October 2025 which is open to all those who knew him. We would kindly request that those wishing to attend RSVP via the link below so numbers can be managed.

Friday 17th October 2025, 1.00pm – 4.00pm Crowne Plaza Hotel, Fieldhouse Lane, Marlow SL7 1GJ RSVP by 26th September: https://www.hypnosbeds.com/uk/RSVP-Celebrating-The-Life-of-Peter-Keen

Afternoon tea and drinks will be served

Whilst this is a sad occasion, Peter lived a life very much full of fun and colour, therefore in the spirit of Peter, the wearing of black is optional and a splash of colour is welcomed from those in attendance.

Source: Commercial Interiors UK

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