Los Angeles-based design company LAUN creates furniture that brings joy to today’s homes, whether you’re furnishing a garden area or a living room. The studio’s durable modern pieces — lounge chairs, side tables, patio furniture and more — are frequently framed in anodized aluminum or powder-coated stainless steel and feature fun designs that bring a bit of glitz and glamour to today’s exterior spaces as well as to interiors.
LAUN was founded in 2018 by friends Molly Purnell and Rachel Bullock. Establishing a studio served as the ideal merging of their shared backgrounds in design, metalworking and architecture. Both hold master’s degrees in the latter from the University of Texas at Austin, and both founders manage projects for LAUN’s furniture-focused Object line as well as the firm's Studio arm, which is focused on architecture and interior design.
Bullock told Introspective that the idea to start a company came to them at a mutual friend's thirtieth-birthday pool party. As they surveyed the outdoor furniture, they realized there weren't as many options as for interiors. "We thought people should have pieces that are as appealing for outside as they have for inside," Bullock explained.
The pair got to work and taught themselves to weld. Among their first creations were the powder-coated stainless-steel DeMille chair and the colorful terrazzo Confetti table, both just as suitable for the outside and the inside. They debuted the chair and the table at the 2018 Sight Unseen Offsite fair.
Speaking to Sight Unseen magazine in 2020, Purnell and Bullock noted that much of the inspiration for their work comes from the natural and architectural sights of California (itself a hub of modernist outdoor furniture design in the postwar era) — not only flora and fauna but also the exciting and eclectic buildings, from storybook cottages to Moorish palaces.
The growing company has also brought on Austin-based architect Meegan Beddoe as a partner of LAUN Studio. The three women now at the helm remain committed to offering chic and sturdy furniture to enhance interior and exterior spaces.
On 1stDibs, find LAUN seating, tables and garden furniture.
Customizable Eggplant Powdercoat Aluminum Ribbon Outdoor Lounger by Laun
By LAUN
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Simultaneously delicate and bold, the Ribbon lounge chair is a playful addition to Laun's outdoor furniture catalog. The layered aluminum tubes stack...
Aluminum
DeMille Outdoor Lounge Chair in Sage Powder-Coat with Cream Cushions
By Molly Purnell, LAUN, Rachel Bullock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Powder coated stainless steel chair frame with removable cushions upholstered in an outdoor fabric, this chair looks great inside or out. The frame is fully welded and has a perforat...
Stainless Steel
DeMille Outdoor Lounge Chair in Matte Cream Powdercoat w/ Coffee Striped Fabric
By Molly Purnell, LAUN, Rachel Bullock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Powder coated stainless steel chair frame with removable cushions upholstered in an outdoor fabric, this chair looks great inside or out. Designed by Rachel Bullock and Molly Purnell...
Stainless Steel
$2,195 / set
H 27.25 in W 27.5 in D 24 in
Mid Century Modern Sculptura Outdoor Dining Chairs by Russell Woodard
By Russell Woodard
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous set of 4 original Sculptura chairs, 2 arm, 2 side in white paint. Molded mesh which conforms to the body. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear and lots of coatin...
Metal, Wire
Outdoor Coffee Table with Rust Powdercoat
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Inspired by weekend visits to the stark desert landscapes found a few hours east of Los Angeles, the Stephen Kenn Outdoor Collection is composed o...
Steel
$632Sale Price / item|44% Off
H 30 in W 27 in D 22 in
M C Home Tulum Outdoor Woven Dining Chair NATURAL
By Foley & Cox
Located in Hudson, NY
The Tulum dining chair was inspired by the classic Miller Fong chair and updated for outdoor use and comfort. The chair is constructed with a metal frame and woven polypropylene seat...
Metal
Teak Outdoor Lounge Chair in Olive Green Fabric, Beluga Collection
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
A Beluga teak wood outdoor lounge chair with olive green fabric. *Please check availability prior to purchase*. A refined balance of form and function, the Beluga outdoor lounge chair brings contemporary elegance to exterior spaces. Designed by Uultis, this sculptural chair features a solid teak wood frame with tapered legs, highlighting the natural variations of the wood grain. The backrest, inspired by the graceful movement of the Arctic Beluga whale, introduces a dynamic textural contrast, complementing the monochromatic olive green fabric seat and plush pillow. Designed for both comfort and durability, the Beluga chair...
Upholstery, Teak
$1,295
H 28 in W 30 in D 24 in
Mid Century Garden Patio Poolside Radar Lounge Chair by Salterini Powder Coated
By Salterini
Located in New York, NY
Chic garden, patio, poolside chair from the desirable Radar series, by Salterini. This example is newly powder coated in voguish black satin finish. Clean, ready to use condition.
Wrought Iron
Pair of Large Powder Coated Armchairs by Outdoor Classics
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Beautiful design and so well constructed, these chairs are powder coated aluminum straight from the factory. Minimal wear and presently have no cushions. Seat height is 14.75. A very large seating...
Aluminum
$745Sale Price / item|44% Off
H 29 in W 36 in D 36 in
M C Home Esperanza Outdoor Lounge Chair in Natural
By Foley & Cox
Located in Hudson, NY
Our Esperanza outdoor lounge chairs are made for style, comfort and durability. Inspired by the classic Willy Guhl Loop chair, the Esper...
Metal
$3,043 / item
H 29.53 in W 32.29 in D 32.29 in
Refined Patio Ribbon Chair in Black Fabric and Resilient Brown Leather
By Myface
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
Ribbon Black Outdoor Lounge Armchair A minimalist yet very modern outdoor lounge armchair that will ensure all the comfort and functionality needed outdoors. The whole design of th...
Stainless Steel
$2,200 / set
H 33.5 in W 20 in D 20 in
Pair of Art Deco Garden Patio Porch Lounge Chairs Newly Powder Coated
By Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful pair of patio, garden, porch chairs in cut out swirl pattern steel with tubular steel frames. These a=chairs are circa 1930s and have been newly restored with semi gloss bl...
Steel
Outdoor Sunbrella Sage & Black Powdercoat Sofa
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Outdoor Collection sofa was designed to be as comfortable as it is modern and durable. It can be used on its own or paired with other elements of the Outdoor Collection to create a larger sectional. The stretch webbing base creates a soft lounging...
Steel
Modern Outdoor Lounge Chair for the Bali Collection
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
The modern outdoor lounge chair for the Bali Collection is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. This silhouette is simple,...
Mahogany
Outdoor Biomorphic Dining Chair in Matte White Finish
By Albino Miranda
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Contemporary dining chairs built with resin reinforced fiberglass. This highly resistant material is very durable and requires no maintenan...
Resin, Fiberglass