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.
Morro Dining Side Chair by Lawson-Fenning, Leather Sling Seat, Mohair & Oak
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Morro Dining Side Chair is made from a solid American walnut or white oak frame and features an upholstered back cushion and a leather sling seat. The Lawson-Fenning Collection ...
Brass
Morro Dining Side Chair by Lawson-Fenning, Leather Sling Seat, Mohair & Oak
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Morro Dining Side Chair is made from a solid American walnut or white oak frame and features an upholstered back cushion and a leather sling seat. The Lawson-Fenning Collection ...
Brass
Morro Dining Side Chair by Lawson-Fenning, Upholstered Seat, Mohair & Walnut
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Morro Dining Side Chair - Upholstered Seat is made from a solid American walnut or white oak frame and features an upholstered back cushion and seat. Also available with a leathe...
Brass
Skye Dining Chair by DISC Interiors x Lawson-Fenning, Modern Dining Chair
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Skye dining chair features a sculptural silhouette and inspired upholstery details. The DISC Interiors x LF six-piece capsule collection pulls design inspiration from the romanc...
Upholstery, Walnut
Lawson-Fenning Thin Frame Dining Chair, Green Linen & Brass, Modern Side Chair
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The thin frame dining chair features a high back and an armless silhouette that rest atop a thin metal base. The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed and handmade in Los Angeles, ...
Brass
Morro Dining Arm Chair by Lawson-Fenning, Leather Sling Seat, Solid Oak Frame
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Morro dining chair is made from a solid American walnut or white oak frame and features an upholstered back cushion and a leather sling seat. The Lawson-Fenning Collection is de...
Brass
Lawson-Fenning Indoor / Outdoor Cruz Dining Chair, Teak, Modern Garden Chair
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The outdoor version of the Cruz dining chair is made of solid teak featuring a cantilevered shape and matte black powder coated stretchers. The seat is upholstered. Inspired by the ...
Teak
Shoreland Chair by Brian Paquette for Lawson-Fenning, Modern Dining Chair
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Shoreland chair is part of the collaborative collection with interior designer Brian Paquette. The dining chair features a channel tufted back and seat with a solid American waln...
Linen, Oak
Skye Dining Chair by DISC Interiors x Lawson-Fenning, Modern Mohair Dining Chair
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Skye dining chair features a sculptural silhouette and inspired upholstery details. The DISC Interiors x LF six-piece capsule collection pulls de...
Upholstery, Oak, Mohair
Shoreland Chair by Brian Paquette for Lawson-Fenning, Modern Dining Chair
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Shoreland chair is part of the collaborative collection with interior designer Brian Paquette. The dining chair features a channel tufted back and seat with a solid American waln...
Linen, Oak
Shoreland Chair by Brian Paquette for Lawson-Fenning, Modern Dining Chair
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Shoreland chair is part of the collaborative collection with interior designer Brian Paquette. The dining chair features a channel tufted back and seat with a solid American waln...
Velvet, Walnut
$776 / item
H 31.89 in W 18.12 in D 20.08 in
Mosquito Dining Chair, Leaf Green Oak, Wood Frame + Plywood, Mid-Century Modern
By Niko Kralj
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Named after its wing-like seat, the Mosquito chair is a genuine eyecatcher, an elegant piece with a touch of poetry. This innovative design proved too demanding for 1950s manufacturing methods. But thanks to the recent efforts of Rex Kralj...
Oak
$1,210Sale Price / item|15% Off
H 29.75 in W 24.25 in D 20.25 in
Modern Dining Chair in Blackened White Oak with Leather Seat by KLEIN
By Klein Agency
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials - Leather, Wood // Style - Sculptural Modern // Origin - USA // Condition - New, Made to Order We’ve been tasked to design an effortless, elegant, honest and most importantly comfortable dining chair for chef Eric Bost, whose restaurant Auburn, we've been designing for the past few years. After a good year...
Leather, Oak
Set of Four Modern Asian-Inspired Dining Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Four Mid-Century Modern Chinese inspired 3-legged armchairs. The low profile armchairs have wood frames in dark black finish and upholstered in of...
Upholstery, Wood
$22,450 / set
H 30 in W 23 in D 23 in
Eight Green Milo Baughman "Thin Line" Dining Chairs for Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Dallas, TX
Awesome set of eight vintage chrome “Thin Line” dining chairs designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, circa 1970s. The 1188 chair by Milo Baughman is touted as being his favorit...
Chrome
$1,282Sale Price / item|10% Off
H 29.75 in W 24.25 in D 20.25 in
Modern Dining Chair in White Oak with Leather Seat by KLEIN
By Klein Agency
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials - Leather, Wood // Style - Sculptural Modern // Origin - USA // Condition - New, Made to Order We’ve been tasked to design an effortless, elegant, honest and most importantly comfortable dining chair for Chef Eric Bost, whose restaurant Auburn, we've been designing for the past few years. After a good year...
Leather, Oak
Set of Six Rare Brass Dining Side Chairs
By Maison Baguès
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of rare design brass chairs. Low profile HEAVY brass dining chairs.
Brass
$1,210Sale Price / item|36% Off
H 29.75 in W 24.25 in D 17 in
Modern Dining Chair in White Oak with Leather Seat by KLEIN
By Klein Agency
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials - Leather, Wood // Style - Sculptural Modern // Origin - USA // Condition - New, Made to Order Reminiscent of an old farmhouse chair, the dining chair GH2 is second in the collection of chairs designed for the restaurant Auburn in Los Angeles. The piece is handcrafted by our team of local craftsmen and upholstered in any of our standard Klein Home...
Leather, Oak
On Hold|$6,600 / set
H 33.08 in W 20.48 in D 17.33 in
Set of 6 Henning Kjærnulf “Razorblade” Dining Chairs in Oak & Mohair, 1960s
By Nyrup Møbelfabrik, Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Odense, DK
An exceptional set of 6 dining chairs designed by Henning Kjærnulf for Nyrup Møbelfabrik, Denmark, in the 1960s. Known as the celebrated “Razorblade” model, these chairs are distingu...
Wool, Mohair, Oak
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
$1,840 / set
H 30 in W 23 in D 23 in
Outstanding Pair Milo Baughman Chrome Dining/ Lounge Chairs, Mid-Century Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Buffalo, NY
Outstanding pair Milo Baughman chrome dining/ lounge chairs, Mid-Century Modern, classic, elegant lines. Retains original blue/grey velvet upholstery. Extremely comfortable. Hand del...
Chrome
$1,390 / item
H 32 in W 20 in D 20 in
Oak Dining Chair with Green Mohair Velvet Upholstered Seat, Model Razor
By Dusty Deco, Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Razor Blade Chair by Danish designer Henning Kjaernulf (1911–1975) is reintroduced by Dusty Deco in collaboration with the Kjaernulf family. This reissue stays true to the origin...
Fabric, Velvet, Oak, Mohair
$290 / item
H 38.98 in W 20.08 in D 18.12 in
Old Rural Dutch Ladder Back Oak - Rush Seat Dining Chairs
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Beautiful ladderback chairs from the 60s made of oak with wicker woven seats. The chairs have a very nice patina due to the intensive use of recent years. The construction is still ...
Rush, Oak