A collaborative studio that celebrates classic mid-century modernism alongside groundbreaking contemporary style, Lawson-Fenning and its designs for lounge chairs, side tables, sofas and other furniture epitomize the eclectic vibrancy of Southern California.
Design students Glenn Lawson and Grant Fenning met at Pasadena’s ArtCenter College of Design in the 1990s. They shared a love of vintage furniture and, inspired by the area’s welcoming atmosphere and furniture-filled flea markets, the pair set down roots.
Lawson and Fenning rented out a studio space in Old Town Pasadena to develop new furnishings for the home as well as rework vintage pieces. Soon, passersby took notice of their original designs and wandered into the space to buy them. The pair later turned their studio into a retail outfit — initially calling it Rm. 107 before they later changed their name to Lawson-Fenning — and expanded their business to become the sophisticated design powerhouse it is today.
Lawson-Fenning’s flagship store sits on trendy Melrose Avenue in Los Angeles, California, where both original, handmade furniture and 20th century vintage pieces are on offer. A warm simplicity and a laid-back SoCal vibe radiates from the company’s signature works, and their own sought-after sofas, bar stools and desks pair cozily in any living room alongside vintage Moroccan rugs, bentwood lounge chairs by Arne Norell or sculptural lamps by Greta Magnusson Grossman. The studio also takes pride in a range of partnerships it has forged with other designers and brands — while Lawson-Fenning offers a collection of pieces from the likes of Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Allied Maker, Bradley Duncan and others, many of their partners have collaborated on exclusive lines of furniture with LF, too.
On 1stDibs find Lawson-Fenning seating, tables, lighting and case pieces.
Lawson-Fenning Rolled Perforated Sconce in White, Modern Wall Light
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The rolled perforated sconce features a single sheet of rolled perforated steel powder-coated in white or black with a rounded brass backplate...
Brass, Metal
Lawson-Fenning Rolled Perforated Sconce in Black, Modern Wall Light
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Rolled Perforated Sconce features a single sheet of rolled perforated steel powdercoated in white or black with a rounded brass backplate. Shown here in Black Powdercoat. The L...
Brass, Metal
Lawson-Fenning Double Cone Sconce, Modern White & Brass Wall Light
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The double cone sconce features two tapered cones, in either black or white, with small perforations at both ends with a brass backplate and spacer. Shown here in white powdercoat an...
Brass, Steel
Lawson-Fenning Pruckel Sconce, Modern Solid Brass Wall Light
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Pruckel sconce features a circular backplate with a conical perforated brass Shade. The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed and handmade in Los Angeles, California.
Brass
Lawson-Fenning Double Cone Sconce, Modern Black & Brass Wall Light
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black and Brass Double Cone Sconce by Lawson-Fenning. The double cone sconce features two tapered cones, in either black or white, with small perforations at both ends with a brass b...
Brass, Steel
Lawson-Fenning Hexagon Perforated Sconce, Modern Black & White Wall Light
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Hexagon Perforated Sconce features a hexagonal backplate with a curved perforated steel shade and brass details.
Metal
Lawson-Fenning Perforated Scoop Sconce, Modern Black & Brass Wall Light
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black Perforated scoop sconce by Lawson-Fenning. The Scoop Perforated Sconce features a perforated shade and brass hardware. The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed and handmade...
Brass
Lawson-Fenning Perforated Scoop Sconce, Modern White & Brass Wall Light
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White perforated scoop sconce by Lawson-Fenning. The scoop perforated sconce features a perforated shade and brass hardware. The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed and handmade i...
Brass
White Opaline Glass Brass Sconce Wall Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Cast Iron Industrial wall light white opaline glass with brass top Diameter cast iron wall piece: 10.5 cm / 4”, 2 holes to secure Weight: 2.70 kg / 6 lb Priced per individual item...
Brass, Iron
$829 / item
H 11.8 in Dm 4.7 in
Serenity Sofie Organic Modern Contemporary Wall Sconce/Light, White Plaster
By Hannah Woodhouse
Located in London, GB
Handmade Serenity Sofie wall light or sconce, in silky smooth white plaster, created by artist Hannah Woodhouse in her London studio. Contemporary desig...
Plaster
$1,108 / item
H 15.7 in W 5.5 in D 4.7 in
Curl Organic Modern Wall Sconce / Wall Light in Soft White Plaster
By Hannah Woodhouse
Located in London, GB
Handmade Curl wall light or sconce, in silky smooth white plaster, created by artist Hannah Woodhouse in her London studio. Contemporary design inspir...
Plaster
$2,447 / item
H 11.8 in W 11.8 in D 7.5 in
Tulip Organic Modern Contemporary Wall Sconce, Wall Light in White Plaster
By Hannah Woodhouse
Located in London, GB
Handmade Tulip organic modern wall light/ wall sconce, in silky smooth white plaster, created by artist Hannah Woodhouse in her London studio. Contemporary organic modern design inspired by nature and midcentury European sculpture. The Tulip wall sconce not only provides soft ambient illumination, but is also a beautiful sculpture. Uplighter with one bulb. IP20 (interior use) (can be converted to IP44 use). Height 11.8" (30 cm). *IMPORTANT: the FOOTPRINT of Tulip is H. 3.9” (100 mm) x W. 2.8” (70 mm). Please ensure that the footprint of our wall light is large enough to cover your j-box before placing an order.* All our plaster wall sconces can be custom colored to a color of your choice if you supply a paint color reference (for an additional charge quoted on an individual order basis). If you do not request our color service, the lights are shipped in our trademark calm white color. Although our lights are wired using UL listed components, each light fitting is not UL listed. If required, we are happy to supply the name of someone in New York who can do this for USA clients. Tulip Wall Sconce © Hannah Woodhouse/2006 (date of design). SHIPPING We do not supply fixed shipping quotes to the USA or Europe as shipping costs will vary depending on how many pieces you order, and your location. We are able to offer very competitive shipping prices, so please ask us for a quotation. Our shipping cost includes insurance of the goods in transit. We run plaster casting workshops in our London studio during which participants can cast maquettes (small artist models) of our iconic wall sconces Shell, Tulip and Ovoid. Client Testimonials We have been creating and selling our products to discerning clients all over the world for 20 years, and have worked successfully with a wide range of high-end interior designers. The following represent just a small selection of the testimonials we have received, which demonstrate the quality of our work and the excellent level of client service...
Plaster
Serenity Organic Modern Wall Sconce, Wall Light, White Plaster
By Hannah Woodhouse
Located in London, GB
Handmade “Serenity” organic modern wall light/wall sconce, in silky smooth white plaster, created by artist Hannah Woodhouse in her London studio. Con...
Plaster
$1,418 / item
H 20 in W 4 in D 3 in
Formation Wall Sconce LED Aluminum Marble Light Fixture, Black, White
By Jonathan Ben-Tovim
Located in Broadmeadows, Victoria
Formation wall sconce is a luxury wall mounted LED light fixture ideally suited for hallways, powder rooms and other domestic and commercial spac...
Marble, Aluminum
Modern Diabolo Sconce Stilnovo Style, Wall Light
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Large Italian modern diabolo sconce. The lampshades are adjustable and can light in different directions. Two bulbs per lampshade E14 and E27 Excellen...
Metal, Brass
Italian Modern Diabolo Sconce Stilnovo Style, Wall Light
By Stilnovo
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Italian modern diabolo sconces. The lampshades are adjustable and can light in different directions. Two bulbs per lampshade. Excellent condition, bea...
Brass
$2,039 / item
H 15 in W 8.3 in D 6.3 in
Organic Modern Contemporary Shell Wall Light/Wall Sconce in White Plaster
By Hannah Woodhouse
Located in London, GB
Handmade Shell organic modern sculptural wall sconce/ wall light in silky smooth white plaster, created by artist Hannah Woodhouse in her...
Plaster
Pair of Italian Modern Sconces Stilnovo Style, Wall Light
By Stilnovo
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Pair of modern Italian wall lights. Also, could be used as a bedside sconce. Made with brass and painted sheet metal. Lampshades are...
Brass, Sheet Metal
Double Cone Sconce
By Early Electrics Design Studio
Located in Peekskill, NY
We designed these double cone hourglass style sconces to work in the with Mid-Century Modern style. Each cone is cast brass and heaver than the stamped tin...
Brass
$850 / item
H 15.5 in W 5.5 in D 2.25 in
Modern Sconce / POST Full Sconce/ Daikon Studio / Modern Minimal Wall Light
By Austin Daikon
Located in Tuscon, AZ
Daikon Studio POST Full Sconce The Post Full Sconce celebrates the poetic dialogue between light and form to create a fixture that leans into the timeless and iconic. Meticulously...
Brass, Stainless Steel
Pruckel Sconce by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Pruckel Sconce features a circular Backplate with a conical perforated brass Shade. The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed and handmad...
Brass
Rolled Perforated Sconce by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rolled perforated sconce by Lawson-Fenning. Available to order n white or black.
Steel
Rolled Perforated Sconce by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rolled perforated sconce by Lawson-Fenning. In stock. Available to order in white or black with a 6-8 week lead time.
Double Cone Sconce by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Double cone sconce by Lawson-Fenning.
Brass