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.
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
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...
Velvet, Walnut
Lawson-Fenning Cruz Barstool, Solid Oak & Leather, Modern Counterstool
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Cruz Barstool is made from a solid walnut or oak frame that features a cantilevered shape, lacquered brass stretchers and an upholstered seat. Inspi...
Brass
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
Highback Shoreland Chair by Brian Paquette for Lawson-Fenning, Dining Chair
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The highback 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 Amer...
Upholstery, Walnut
Parisiano Dining Chair in Natural Walnut by Stamford Modern
By Ico Parisi, Stamford Modern
Located in Westport, CT
The Parisiano Chair celebrates timeless luxury and design mastery. Inspired by Ico Parisi and crafted in Connecticut, this chair blends sculptural ele...
Linen, Walnut
$8,000
H 17.33 in Dm 12.21 in
Charlotte Perriand Sandoz Stool / Authentic Mid-Century Modern Paris, 1968
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Zürich, CH
This pine stool by Charlotte Perriand, known as the Sandoz stool, was first created in 1955 and later used in her own chalet in Méribel. The design is reduced and solid — a thick, ro...
Pine
$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
$2,000 / set
H 34 in W 19.5 in D 21 in
Modern Italian Marco Maran for Maxdesign Red Ricciolina Dining Chairs, Set of 8
By Marco Maran
Located in Secaucus, NJ
This sleek and elegance Ricciolina chairs are stylish and functional. The distinctive curved connection between the seat and backrest gives the chair flexibility and ergonomics. ...
Steel, Chrome
$16,800 / set
H 36 in W 20 in D 20 in
Set of 8 Chrome Dining Chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin in COM
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in New York, NY
Set of eight (8) dining chairs in COM / COL with tubular frame in polished chrome finish, designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. USA, circa 1960. Price Includes custom re-u...
Chrome
Bertu Barstools, Cicely Modern Walnut Barstools
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Barstools, Cicely Modern Walnut Barstools These Cicely Modern Walnut Barstools are beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. It was style-spotted at the Spring 20...
Wood, Walnut
$7,990 / set
H 29.34 in W 19.3 in D 21.26 in
Eight Restored Kai Kristiansen Teak Dining Chairs Custom Reupholstery Included
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of 8 fully restored 1960s T21 or "Fire" dining chairs by in teak Kai Kristiansen The chairs have Kai Kristiansens typical straight lines and crooked angles that gives the chairs...
Teak
$6,620 / set
H 29.93 in W 18.9 in D 20.08 in
Eight Restored Johannes Andersen Teak Dining Chairs Custom Reupholstery Included
By Johannes Andersen, Vamo Møbelfabrik
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of eight restored Johannes Andersen dining chairs in teak inc. custom reupholstery designed for Vamo Sønderborg The comfortable chairs features a solid minimalistic shaped te...
Teak
$59,000 / set
H 31 in W 14.25 in D 19.75 in
Pierre Jeanneret, French Mid-Century Modern, Six Dining Chairs, Teak, Chandigarh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Stamford, CT
Pierre Jeanneret, French Mid-Century Modern, Six Dining Chairs, Teak, Chandigarh Set of six Pierre Jeanneret armless upholstered dining chairs...
Faux Leather, Teak
$61,642 / set
H 28.35 in W 22.25 in D 18.12 in
12 "Cowhorn" Dining Chairs by Knud Færch for Slagelse Møbelværk, Denmark, 1950s
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Knud Faerch
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Set of twelve “Cowhorn” dining chairs by Knud Færch, made from teak with dark cognac leather seats. Beautifully sculpted backrests in a distinct, undulating form.
Leather, Teak
$2,400Sale Price|20% Off
H 59.85 in W 16.93 in D 13.78 in
Monumental Antique Javanese Sculptural Throne Stool, Modern Organic
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A remarkable antique stool from Java, Indonesia, distinguished by its primitive sculptural form and commanding silhouette reminiscent of a traditional throne. Carved entirely by hand...
Teak
Mario Bellini Cab Side Dining Chair for Cassina
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This iconic design by Mario Bellini for Cassina, designed 1977, Italy, features the original natural toned saddle leather which is wrapped atop a steel frame. The back of each leg fe...
Steel
Super Stylish Modern Lawson Fenning Thin Frame Dining Chairs—Set of 8
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Sophisticated set of 8 thin frame gold finish dining chairs by Lawson Fenning featuring a high back and an armless silhouette that rest atop a thin metal base. Upholstery is a midni...
Metal
$6,900 / set
H 38 in W 18 in D 17 in
Set of Five Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs by Paolo Buffa, 1950
By Paolo Buffa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A green, vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian set of five green, stylish Italian chairs. Designed by Paolo Buffa in good condition. Original leather seat covers, dark shellac polished ...
Leather, Walnut
$1,795 / set
H 35 in W 19 in D 21.5 in
Mid Century Modern Set 4 Dining Chairs by John Stuart & Jack Lenor Larsen
By John Stuart Inc.
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous set of 4 walnut dining chairs with Jack Lenor Larsen fabric. Fabric is worn at the front edge on 3. Otherwise good vintage condi...
Fabric, Walnut