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 Cruz Counterstool, Solid Oak & Leather, Modern Barstool
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
Levi Christiansen x Lawson-Fenning, El Cap Counterstool, Modern Barstool
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The El Cap Barstool has a sturdy, detail-rich, hardwood frame topped with a channel tufted seat that resembles an ocean swell. The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed and handmade...
Upholstery, Oak
Lawson-Fenning Elysian Low Back Barstool, Modern Leather Counterstool
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Elysian low back barstool features an upholstered seat and back with strap details and a plated steel base. Available to order in counter height....
Brass
Lawson-Fenning Ojai Swivel Barstool, Solid Walnut & Green Mohair Cushion
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Ojai barstool features a sculptural wood base, powdercoated metal footrest and an upholstered swivel seat. The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed and handmade in Los Angeles...
Mohair, Walnut
Lawson-Fenning Elysian Barstool, Leather & Solid Steel Base, Modern Counterstool
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Elysian Barstool is a modern take on the classic stool. Available to order in counter height. The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed and handmade in Los Angeles, California....
Steel
Lawson-Fenning Petite Moreno Ottoman, Green Wool & Solid Walnut, Modern Stool
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Petite Moreno Ottoman by Lawson-Fenning features a round solid wood base with four cylindrical legs and an upholstered top. Available in American wa...
Wool, Walnut, Upholstery
Lawson-Fenning Petite Moreno Ottoman, Mohair & Solid Oak, Modern Stool
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Petite Moreno Ottoman by Lawson-Fenning features a round solid wood base with four cylindrical legs and an upholstered top. Available in American walnut or white oak. The Laws...
Mohair, Oak
DISC Interiors x Lawson-Fenning Skye Barstool, Mohair & Solid Oak, Modern Stool
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Skye Barstool features a sculptural silhouette and inspired upholstery details. The DISC Interiors x LF capsule collection pulls design inspiration from the romance of cross-con...
Upholstery, Oak
Lawson-Fenning Morro Counterstool, Leather Sling Seat, Mohair & Solid Oak
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Morro Barstool is made from a solid walnut or oak frame and features an upholstered back cushion and a morro leather sling seat. Also available with an upholstered back cushion &...
Brass
Lawson-Fenning Petite Moreno Ottoman, White Wool & Solid Oak, Modern Stool
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Petite Moreno Ottoman by Lawson-Fenning features a round solid wood base with four cylindrical legs and an upholstered top. Available in American walnut or white oak. The Lawso...
Wool, Oak
Lawson-Fenning Morro Counterstool, Leather Sling Seat, Mohair & Solid Oak
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Morro Barstool is made from a solid walnut or oak frame and features an upholstered back cushion and a morro leather sling seat. Also available with an upholstered back cushion &...
Brass
Lawson-Fenning Moreno Barstool, Leather & Walnut, Modern Counterstool
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Moreno Barstool by Lawson-Fenning sits low with Italian inspired arms and incised details on a solid walnut or oak base. Available to order in coun...
Mohair, Walnut
Levi Christiansen x Lawson-Fenning, El Cap Counterstool, Modern Barstool
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The El Cap Barstool has a sturdy, detail-rich, hardwood frame topped with a channel tufted seat that resembles an ocean swell. The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed and handmade...
Upholstery, Oak
Lawson-Fenning Petite Moreno Ottoman, White Bouclé & Solid Walnut, Modern Stool
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Petite Moreno Ottoman by Lawson-Fenning features a round solid wood base with four cylindrical legs and an upholstered top. Available in Amer...
Bouclé, Walnut
Lawson-Fenning Orsini Barstool, Leather Cushion, Modern Counterstool
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Orsini barstool is made with a solid brass spun base that features rounded feet and an upholstered seat. Shown here in matte black. The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed ...
Leather
Lawson-Fenning Moreno Barstool, Mohair & Oak, Modern Counterstool
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Moreno Barstool by Lawson-Fenning sits low with Italian inspired arms and incised details on a solid walnut or oak base. Available to order in coun...
Mohair, Oak
Levi Christiansen x Lawson-Fenning, El Cap Counterstool, Modern Barstool
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The El Cap Barstool has a sturdy, detail-rich, hardwood frame topped with a channel tufted seat that resembles an ocean swell. The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed and handmade...
Upholstery, Walnut
Lawson-Fenning Moreno Barstool with Swivel, Leather & Oak, Modern Counterstool
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Moreno Barstool with swivel by Lawson-Fenning sits low with Italian inspired arms and incised details on a solid walnut or oak base. Available to order in counter height. The L...
Leather, Oak
Lawson-Fenning Ojai Swivel Barstool, Solid Walnut & Orange Mohair Cushion
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Ojai barstool features a sculptural wood base, powdercoated metal footrest and an upholstered swivel seat. The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed and handmade in Los Angeles...
Mohair, Walnut
Lawson-Fenning Orsini Barstool, Tan Leather & Brass, Modern Counterstool
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Orsini barstool is made with a solid brass spun base that features rounded feet and an upholstered seat. The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed and handmade in Los Angeles, ...
Brass
Lawson-Fenning Elysian Barstool, Leather w/ Brass Base, Modern Counterstool
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Elysian barstool is a modern take on the classic stool. Available to order in counter height. The Lawson-Fenning collection is designed and handm...
Brass
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
Lawson-Fenning Morro Counterstool, Leather Sling Seat, Mohair & Solid Oak
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Morro Barstool is made from a solid walnut or oak frame and features an upholstered back cushion and a morro leather sling seat. Also available with an upholstered back cushion &...
Brass
Vintage Marge Carson Brass Stools/Ottomans
By Marge Carson
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Experience the allure of authentic 1970s American design with this exquisite pair of brass poufs by celebrated designer Marge Carson. Each piece showcases a stunning brass base that ...
Brass
Danish Modern Teak Stool / Ottoman
Located in Denton, TX
Solid thick teak wood with dovetailed corners can be also used for a side table.
Teak
$1,111
H 16.54 in W 20.48 in D 20.48 in
Italian Vintage Piano Stool, Solid Wood & Brass, Velvet, 1950s
Located in Paris, FR
An Italian vintage 20th-century stool or piano stool, reupholstered in a soft velvet taupe grey seat with a subtle floral pattern. It is composed of solid wood, beautiful brass criss...
Brass
$2,516
H 16.15 in W 15.75 in D 16.74 in
Mid Century Modern Organic Rattan Black Metal Stool or Ottoman 1950s Austria
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage organic stool or ottoman or footstool from rattan and black lacquered metal frame 1950s Austria. While the slightly curved seat shows wonderful organic ra...
Metal
French Country Barstools Faux Bois Swivel Set of 3
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...
Rush, Wood
$5,900 / set
H 14 in W 22 in D 22 in
Jacques Charpentier Mid-Century Modern Tufted Leather Ottoman Stool Pair
By Jacques Charpentier
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Jacques Charpentière Mid-Century Modern 1970 French stool, ottoman side tables in original tufted brown leather upholstery and polished chrome base. Very good original condi...
Chrome
$2,200 / item
H 24 in W 35 in D 19 in
Solid Bentwood Side Chair Stool, Velvet Upholstery by Raka Studio
By Raka Studio
Located in Cape Girardeau, MO
A side/filler chair made in solid ashwood by bending wood. Three of the legs have been made using the wood-turning technique to adopt an abstract natural wave-like design. It has bee...
Velvet, Ash, Bentwood
Inez Modern Barstool or Counter Stool with Swivel
By Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Inez Stool by Crump and Kwash Carved solid wood seat and base / hand rubbed zero VOC oil finish / solid steel construction / 360 degree rotating seat top....
Bronze
$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
$3,000
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
Pair of Silk Parsons Ottomans or Stools
By Milo Baughman
Located in Redding, CT
Pair of Silk Parson Ottomans or stools. Gingham silk upholstery covers the pair. very good condition. In the Billy Baldwin style with button top. This ...
Fabric, Silk, Upholstery, Wood
Handsome Pair of Mid-Century Modern Woven Rattan Barstools
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A cool woven rattan pair of Mid-Century Modern barstools having comfy curved backs and ring shaped foot rests.
Rattan