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.
Muhly Outdoor Side Table in Sage Powdercoat with Cool White Glass
By LAUN
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Muhly side table's name is taken from the native Californian Muhly grass found in the San Bernardino mountain range. It can also be spotted at th...
Stainless Steel
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
Itá Outdoor Side Table by Myface - Modern Cast Aluminum Design
By Myface
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
Itá Outdoor Side Table Inspired by the timeless strength of stone, the Itá Side Table is an essential element in any space, carrying the marks of the earth and history. With irregul...
Aluminum
$10,511 / item
H 21.26 in Dm 23.63 in
Jean White Bronze Lost Wax Cast Butterfly Indoor or Outdoor Side Table
By Fred&Juul
Located in Fiesole, Florence
A swarm of butterflies as delicate as a lace table cloth forms an everlasting tabletop in white bronze, lost wax cast by Italian master craftsmen. A s...
Metal, Brass, Bronze
New Metal Fleur Side Table with Oak Wood Top Indoor and Outdoor
Located in Miami, FL
New metal fleur side table with wood top indoor and outdoor. You can choose color base and top materials like glass, marble, wood or metal.
Metal
$2,844 / item
H 17.72 in W 17.72 in D 19.69 in
Stainless Steel Outdoor Accent Table with White Lacquered Top
By Myface
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
Noa Side Table Big Designed with lightweight, weather-resistant stainless steel, the Noa side table embodies durability and modern elegance. Its tabletop, resistant to scratches, heat, and stains, maintains its flawless appearance year after year. Compact yet versatile, it’s the ideal solution for effortless outdoor living, ready to adapt to every moment with style and grace. The whole design of this sophisticated outdoor side table...
Stainless Steel, Gold Plate
Round Side Tables in Minimalist Design for Outdoor Use
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
These nesting side tables, made ins olid wood and metal are designed for outdoor use. The round side table, minimalist design for outdoors is a side table that combines thin solid wo...
Metal
Outdoor Stump Side Tables
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Due to the size of red cedar trees we need to accomplish this square shape, these could have more character than our maple squares. Please view all photos to see what you can expect. Please scroll down to read IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS ABOUT OUR STUMPS before purchase! Please note, we have upgraded to a more durable outdoor...
Hardwood
All-Weather Outdoor Side Table with Emperador Marble
By Myface
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
Rem Side Table Inspired by the iconic Casa da Música building in Porto, the Rem table is the perfect fusion of elegant and distinctive design. With a faceted base, fine lines, and a simple top, it honors Rem Koolhaas' central idea – the integration of interior and exterior. This side table embodies this concept, making it the perfect piece for both interior and exterior spaces. The whole design of this contemporary outdoor side...
Marble, Stainless 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
$1,950 / item
H 16.93 in W 14.97 in D 14.97 in
Indoor/Outdoor Modern Sculptural Ramen Side Table/ Stool White
By Corinna Warm, WARM
Located in Santa Monica, CA
The Ramen side table creates a unique sculptural presence in the space it inhabits. Equally at home in living rooms, libraries or galleries, standing alone, it provides a pedestal to...
Steel
Outdoor Wood Side Table
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Due to the size of red cedar trees we need to accomplish this square shape, these could have more character than our maple squares. Please view all photos to see what you can expect. Please scroll down to read IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS ABOUT OUR STUMPS before purchase! Please note, we have upgraded to a more durable outdoor finish with extra UV protection. With the extra durability comes more of a glossier finish. Please refer to photo #2 which shows the true new outdoor finish. These stumps are handmade from our family to yours! Our stumps are now kiln dried! This process helps with major cracking, moisture issues, and bugs! PLEASE NOTE : These stumps will age naturally, and even more so being outdoors and exposed to the elements. Each is a solid log with its own unique character so we can not guarantee the finish won't fade or discolor as this varies per climate and log. This outdoor wood...
Hardwood
$1,950 / item
H 16.93 in W 14.97 in D 14.97 in
Indoor/Outdoor Modern Sculptural Ramen Side Table/ Stool Black In Stock
By Corinna Warm, WARM
Located in Santa Monica, CA
The Ramen side table creates a unique sculptural presence in the space it inhabits. Equally at home in living rooms, libraries or galleries, standing alone, it provides a pedestal to...
Steel