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.
$2,727 / item
Cruz Barstool by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Cruz barstool is made from a solid American walnut or white oak frame that features a cantilevered shape and lacquered brass stretchers. The seat is ...
Brass
$2,025 / item
Shoreland Chair by Brian Paquette for Lawson-Fenning
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
$2,250 / item
Cruz Dining Chair Outdoor by Lawson-Fenning
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
$1,635 / item
Shoreland Chair by Brian Paquette for Lawson-Fenning
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
$1,925 / item
Shoreland Chair by Brian Paquette for Lawson-Fenning
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
$2,250 / item
Cruz Dining Chair Outdoor by Lawson-Fenning
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 th...
Teak
$5,888 / set
H 30.32 in W 22.05 in D 20.48 in
‘Strip’ Chairs with Armrests in Dark-Brown Ashwood by Gijs Bakker for Castelijn
By Castelijn, Gijs Bakker
Located in Voorburg, NL
Very rare set of ‘Strip’ dining chairs with armrests, designed in 1974 by Gijs Bakker for Castelijn in the Netherlands (marked). Only a limited amount of these chairs were made with ...
Wood
Woven Rush-Backed Dining Side Chair by Mel Smilow
By Mel Smilow
Located in New York, NY
Originally designed by Mel Smilow in 1956 and officially reintroduced by his daughter Judy Smilow in 2018, the woven rush dining side chair is classically midcentury. This collection...
Rush, Walnut
Set of Eames upholstered side chairs by Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Highland, IN
This set of side chairs by Charles and Ray Eames are post-war classics. The seats are elephant hide gray fiberglass with olive green naugahyde upholstery and they sit on cast aluminu...
Aluminum
Set of 4 Vintage Eames Chairs by Herman Miller
By Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 Vintage Eames Chairs by Herman Miller. All original, not a recent edition. Stamped under.
Acrylic
Black Leather 'CAB' Chairs by Mario Bellini for Cassina
By Mario Bellini
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Classic leather CAB chairs by Mario Bellini for Cassina. Great patina to leather. Excellent vintage condition. Priced individua...
Leather
$2,800 / set
H 31 in W 19.75 in D 19 in
Danish Modern Kasper Salto for Fritz Hansen Ice Outdoor Dining Chairs, Set of 8
By Fritz Hansen, Kasper Salto
Located in Secaucus, NJ
This sleek and minimalist Ice chairs are stylish and functional, its equally suited for both indoor and outdoor use. The lightweight design and stacking fe...
Aluminum
Parisiano Dining Chair in Special Walnut by Stamford Modern
By Stamford Modern, Ico Parisi
Located in Westport, CT
Introducing our Exquisite Parisiano Chair – a blend of timeless elegance and modern functionality. Inspired by Ico Parisi's iconic designs, this chair ...
Linen, Walnut
Donald Knorr Chair for Knoll Associates, 1948
By Donald Knorr, Knoll
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration to of six Knorr chairs. Comprised of sheet metal bolted to steel rod legs. This chair is exceptionally rare (a set of six in simply unheard of) Model #132 cha...
Metal
8 DCM Chairs by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DCM chair (Dining metal chair) by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Designed in 1946, this molded plywood + chromed steel chair is a classic design. Sometimes referred to as the "potato chip chair...
Metal
$3,900 / set
H 32.75 in W 20.5 in D 22.25 in
Four Midcentury Side Chairs by Ditte and Adrian Heath for France and Son
By France & Søn, Ditte & Adrian Heath
Located in Chireno, TX
Four midcentury cantilevered side chairs, or dining chairs, designed by female architect Ditte Heath along with her husband Adrian. In original wheat-color cotton-synthetic blend canvas, with olive green and navy stripes over oak cantilevered...
Canvas, Oak
$1,200 / item
H 30 in W 18 in D 18 in
Exotic Solid Wood Outdoor Modern Dining Chair from Costantini, Serrano In Stock
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
This rectilinear solid wood accent or dining chair is an original work by Costantini and inspired by the work of artists like Donald Judd. Available in any wood or finish and for ind...
Wood
Woven Rush Dining Side Chair by Mel Smilow
By Mel Smilow
Located in New York, NY
Originally designed by Mel Smilow in 1956 and officially reintroduced by his daughter Judy Smilow in 2013, the woven rush dining side chair is classically midcentury. This collection...
Rush, Walnut