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.
Glazed Ceramic Table Lamps w/ Natural Linen Shades, United States, 21st Century
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in San Francisco, CA
Known as the Martin Lamp, sold as a pair, these table lamps are custom glazed ceramic in gloss cork are made in upstate New York by Stone and Sawyer for Lawson-Fenning. Barely used ...
Brass
Lawson-Fenning Round Topanga Table Lamp, Modern String Shade Light
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Topanga Table Lamp features a white cotton rope shade and iron frame.
Iron
Post-Modern Brass Table Lamp with Brass Shade
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool and unique Post-Modern brass table lamp with brass shade, circa 1980s. The lamp has heavy solid brass construction with a beaut...
Brass
Doric Column Table Lamp, Art DecoStyle, 21st Century
Located in Paris, FR
A beech table lamp shaped as a stylized Doric column. This superb model is inspired by the iconic models of Jean-Michel Frank. Overall height with shade: 75 cm (29 in.1/2) Diameter...
Beech
Sober Shade Table Lamp
Located in Paris, FR
Table lamp sober shade with metal black chromed base and shade in black glass. With double led disc light, 25W Led, 2700K, CRI>90, Lumen 1770. Measures: In diameter 36cm x height...
Metal, Chrome
Pair Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp with String Shade by Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Toledo, OH
A fantastic pair table lamps by Karl Springer. These great lamps feature three round plaster compressed spheres separated by two Lucite spacers. They have a two light cluster socket ...
Lucite
Modern Ceramic Pineapple Lamp With Large Shade W/ Shade
Located in Van Nuys, CA
New hand painted ceramic pine apple lamp with large white shade and lucite base. Lamp & Shade: 21.5" Tall X 12.5" Diameter Shade: 18" Tall X 12.5" Diameter...
Ceramic
$14,000
H 25 in Dm 13 in
Pair of Karl Springer Chrome and Original Purple String Shade Ball Lamps, 1980s
By Karl Springer, Leviton
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This stunning and very rare pair of iconic midcentury "Ball" lamps was designed in the 1980s by illustrious American designer Karl Springer. This pair features two hemispheres of pol...
Brass, Chrome
$1,509
H 20.08 in Dm 14.18 in
Danish Modern Unique Stoneware Table Lamp w. String Shade by Bartholdy, 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
Danish Modern stoneware table lamp by Bartholdy, Denmark, 1970s. Featuring a richly textured ceramic body with earthy glaze tones and sculptural proportions, this piece retains its o...
Stoneware
$1,357Sale Price|20% Off
H 16.15 in Dm 11.82 in
Mid-Century Modern Brass Table Lamp with Capiz Shade, Italy
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful vintage table lamp from the 70s with a unique charm. The lamp has a brass base with elegant rose flowers and a shade made of beautiful Capiz shells.
Brass
Elegant Mid-Century Modern Brass Table Lamp with Shade
By Stiffel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elegant brass table lamp with recent shade, includes harp, finial, and accommodates modern bulbs. Tested and working with original wiring. In good condition with minimal wear.
Brass
American Designer, Table Lamp, Metal, United States, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A brown metal table lamp designed and produced by an American designer, 1930s. Metal presents with moderate wear as illustrated. Wear consisten...
Metal
Plaster Neoclassical Table Lamp, United States, Contemporary
Located in New York, NY
Handmade plaster table lamps with a geometric, neoclassical form. Available in custom colors and finishes. Two of the pictured variant are available now. H to Top of Harp: 20.5" H t...
Plaster
Vintage Modern Lucite Table Lamp with Cylindrical Shade
Located in Trenton, NJ
This vintage table lamp showcases a refined mix of lucite and suede-wrapped surfaces, creating a piece that feels both grounded and visually light. The rectangular column form gives ...
Textile, Lucite