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 Ojai Bench 48", Portola Walnut & Tan Leather Cushion
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Ojai Bench features a solid white oak or solid walnut base and a tufted leather cushion with leather straps. Available in two sizes. The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed an...
Leather, Walnut
Lawson-Fenning Topa Bench, Solid Oak Frame & Velvet Upholstery
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Topa Bench by Lawson-Fenning features a handcrafted roundover frame and secured tufted cushion. The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed and handmade ...
Upholstery, Velvet, Oak
Lawson-Fenning Topa Bench, Solid Oak Frame & Tween Cushion, Modern Bench
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Topa Bench by Lawson-Fenning features a handcrafted roundover frame and secured tufted cushion. The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed and handma...
Upholstery, Walnut
Lawson Fenning 60" Montrose Bench
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Southampton, NY
Lawson Fenning 60" Montrose Bench The Montrose Bench has a steel frame, teak seat and two loose cushions. Suitable for indoor. Cushions are detachable. Retails for $3475 60" wide x 1...
Steel
Lawson-Fenning Indoor / Outdoor Montrose Bench, Modern Garden Bench
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Montrose bench has a steel frame and two loose cushions. Can be used indoors or outdoors, please specify when ordering. The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed and handmade...
Steel
Brian Paquette for Lawson-Fenning Shoreland Bench, Channel Tufting & Solid Oak
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Shoreland Bench is part of the collaborative collection with interior designer Brian Paquette. The bench features a channel-tufted seat and a solid wood base. The Lawson-Fenni...
Oak
George Bench by Brian Paquette for Lawson-Fenning, Beige Linen & Solid Oak
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The George Bench is part of the collaborative collection with interior designer Brian Paquette. The low profile silhouette sits above a sculpted solid wood base and is available with...
Oak, Upholstery
$1,426
H 13 in W 9.85 in D 53.15 in
Brutalist Bench, Black Burnt Wood, Outdoor, Indoor, Organic, Rustic, Logniture
By Logniture
Located in Stara Gradiška, HR
Unique bench with original design by Logniture. Made entirely from oak wood. Protected with the highest quality oils, ensuring durability for generations. Such unique handmade design...
Wood, Oak
Convex Bench Series 60 in Natural Walnut
By Stamford Modern
Located in Westport, CT
Introducing the Convex Bench by Carlos Solano for Stamford Modern—an exquisite blend of timeless craftsmanship and lightweight design. Meticulously crafted from solid oak or walnut, ...
Walnut
$3,850
H 20 in W 30 in D 13 in
Single Custom Channel Tufted Blue Soft Leather Waterfall Stool or Bench, Italy
Located in New York, NY
Single custom made channel tufted blue soft leather waterfall stool or bench, handcrafted in Florence, Italy by an artisan carpenter. One of a kind. Soft Italian leather in a sophist...
Leather, Wood
$8,090 / item
H 15.75 in W 55.12 in D 15.36 in
Collectible Indoor Outdoor Mollettina Cedar Bench by Baldessari for Riva1920
By Baldessari & Baldessari
Located in New York, NY
The Mollettina Bench is designed by Baldessari e Baldessari, a design studio known for its innovative and playful approach. The bench is inspired by the simple form of a clothes peg (or "molletta" in Italian), transformed into a large-scale piece of functional art. The bench takes the familiar shape of a clothes peg and reinterprets it in a bold and humorous way. The Molletta Bench...
Metal
$8,610 / item
H 15.75 in W 55.12 in D 18.12 in
Outdoor/Indoor Bench Made From A Single Block of Scented Cedar
By Matteo Thun
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary handcrafted cedar bench 100% Italian product. If you'd like to learn more about customization options and available finishes, we encourage you to get in touch with us. P...
Cedar
Montgomery Woven Leather Bench 60in
By Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Montgomery Bench by Crump and Kwash Solid wood frame / handwoven vegetable tanned leather seat / no VOC oil finish Dimensions: 18 H x 16 D x 60 ...
Leather, Maple, Oak, Walnut
$3,392
H 19.69 in W 63 in D 18.51 in
Brutalist Style Bench with Solid Oak Pyramid Bases and Ivory Bouclé Upholstery
Located in Madrid, ES
Contemporary Italian bench in a striking Brutalist style, featuring sculptural, architectural lines. The piece consists of two truncated pyramid-shaped bases in solid oak supporting ...
Bouclé, Wood, Oak
$2,956 / item
H 17.72 in W 61.03 in D 13.98 in
handmade solid oak wood Sintra Bench, curved legs and cushion cream
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
"Sintra bench" Designed by Project 213A in 2023 The bench is made by highly skilled craftsmen in Northern Portugal from oak wood and a cream uplholstery fabric. This bench is part ...
Oak
$1,680
H 14.57 in W 13 in D 55.12 in
Brutalist Bench, Black Burnt Wood, Outdoor & Indoor, Handmade, Logniture
By Logniture
Located in Stara Gradiška, HR
Bench crafted from charred walnut wood, showcases the beauty of natural materials combined with artisanal craftsmanship. The rich, dark hues of the wood highlight its unique grain pa...
Wood, Walnut
$1,637 / item
H 17.72 in W 64.97 in D 19.69 in
Organic Modern Éxtasis Bench by Moanne with Velvet Upholstery
By Moanne
Located in Almería, ES
The Éxtasis Bench captures the charged stillness of a moment on the edge—the spark before a revelation, the breath before the leap. With its rounded, organic form and sculptural legs...
Bouclé
Convex Bench Series 48 in Natural Walnut
By Stamford Modern
Located in Westport, CT
The Convex Bench by Carlos Solano is a sculptural homage to mid-century modern design, where gentle curvature and thoughtful proportion meet timeless craftsmanship. Handcrafted from ...
Oak, Walnut
$1,800
H 28.5 in W 81 in D 26 in
Midcentury 1970s Three-Seat Bench in Tubular Chrome, Brian Kane for Metropolitan
By Brian Kane
Located in Pasadena, TX
We are presenting: Midcentury 1970s three-seat sofa in Tubular chrome by Brian Kane for Metropolitan Metro Furniture Series 10 Brian Kane Metropolitan luxe tubular 3-seat sofa The ...
Chrome
Ralph Lauren Regency inspired leather and walnut bench
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a Ralph Lauren Regency inspired leather and walnut bench. This small bench has a tan faux crocodile leather upholstery to the top. The leather upholstery has brass hobnails a...
Leather, Wood
$1,323
H 15.36 in W 11.82 in D 55.12 in
Brutalist Bench, Black Burnt Wood, Outdoor & Indoor, Handmade, Logniture
By Logniture
Located in Stara Gradiška, HR
This exquisite handmade charred oak bench exemplifies the perfect blend of craftsmanship and elegance. Constructed from high-quality charred oak. The...
Wood, Oak
ARC Bench Series 60 in Espresso
By Stamford Modern
Located in Westport, CT
The Arc Bench is a sophisticated reinterpretation of mid-century modern design, where architectural form and modern functionality meet in seamless balance. Inspired by the timeless e...
Brass
Square Brass Bench by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The square brass bench features a solid unlacquered brass base and an upholstered seat with piping. Each leg features a rounded leveler. Available to order in customers own materi...
Brass
Montrose Daybed by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Montrose daybed by Lawson-Fenning. Teak and blackened steel base and velvet cushion with contrast buttons and piping.
Montrose Daybed by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Montrose Daybed has a steel frame, solid teak slatted insert, and a loose tufted cushion. Can be ordered COM.
Steel