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Lawson-Fenning Armchairs

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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.

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Creator: Lawson-Fenning
Dillon Chair by Lawson-Fenning
Dillon Chair by Lawson-Fenning

Dillon Chair by Lawson-Fenning

By Lawson-Fenning

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The Dillon chair has a solid American walnut or white oak x-based frame that features boxed cushions with piping and buttons on the back cushion.  The Lawson-Fenning Collection is ...

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lawson-Fenning Armchairs

Materials

Mohair, Walnut

Maker’s Armchair by Lawson-Fenning
Maker’s Armchair by Lawson-Fenning

Maker’s Armchair by Lawson-Fenning

By Lawson-Fenning

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Maker’s armchair by Lawson-Fenning. The Maker's Armchair is a solid walnut or oak frame chair with a leather sling that features brass details on the seat and back. Loose seat and ba...

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lawson-Fenning Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Dillon Chair by Lawson-Fenning
Dillon Chair by Lawson-Fenning

Dillon Chair by Lawson-Fenning

By Lawson-Fenning

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The Dillon chair has a solid American walnut or white oak x-based frame that features boxed cushions with piping and buttons on the back cushion.  The Lawson-Fenning Collection is ...

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lawson-Fenning Armchairs

Materials

Mohair, Walnut

Inverness Chair by Lawson-Fenning
Inverness Chair by Lawson-Fenning

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The Inverness chair is a Japanese-inspired spindle chair made of solid oak or walnut. Cushion available in rounded or square. The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed and handmade ...

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lawson-Fenning Armchairs

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Dillon Chair by Lawson-Fenning
Dillon Chair by Lawson-Fenning

Dillon Chair by Lawson-Fenning

By Lawson-Fenning

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The Dillon chair has a solid American walnut or white oak x-based frame that features boxed cushions with piping and buttons on the back cushion.  The Lawson-Fenning Collection is ...

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lawson-Fenning Armchairs

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Maker’s Armchair by Lawson-Fenning
Maker’s Armchair by Lawson-Fenning

Maker’s Armchair by Lawson-Fenning

By Lawson-Fenning

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Maker’s armchair by Lawson-Fenning. The Maker's Armchair is a solid walnut or oak frame chair with a leather sling that features brass details on the seat and back. Loose seat and ba...

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lawson-Fenning Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Dillon Chair by Lawson-Fenning
Dillon Chair by Lawson-Fenning

Dillon Chair by Lawson-Fenning

By Lawson-Fenning

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The Dillon chair has a solid American walnut or white oak x-based frame that features boxed cushions with piping and buttons on the back cushion. The Lawson-Fenning Collection is...

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lawson-Fenning Armchairs

Materials

Linen, Oak

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Lawson-fenning armchairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Lawson-Fenning armchairs are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Lawson-Fenning armchairs, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original armchairs by Lawson-Fenning were created in the mid-century modern style in united states during the 21st century and contemporary. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider armchairs by Fredericia, Bourgeois Boheme Atelier, and Modshop. Prices for Lawson-Fenning armchairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $2,087 and can go as high as $4,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,180.

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