Skip to main content

Lawson-Fenning Bookcases

American

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.

to
Height
to
Width
to
Depth
to
5
5
5
5
5
3
3
3
2
5
5
593
80
76
42
38
Creator: Lawson-Fenning
Oak Maker's Bookcase by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Maker's bookcase is a freestanding bookcase made of American walnut or white oak. The frame rests on a blackened steel base and features two shelves and a perforated steel detail...
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lawson-Fenning Bookcases

Materials

Steel

San Rafael Bookshelf by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The San Rafael Bookshelf - Tall is robust in construction with graceful contours. With the ability to add drawers, it has a high level of versatility. The Lawson-Fenning Collection ...
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lawson-Fenning Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

San Rafael Bookshelf by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The San Rafael Bookshelf is robust in construction with graceful contours and a high level of versatility of use. The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed and handmade in Los Angel...
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lawson-Fenning Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Oak Maker’s Console by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Maker's console is made of American walnut or white oak and rests on a blackened steel base. Features two shelves and a perforated steel detail on the back.  
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lawson-Fenning Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Walnut Maker’s Console by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Maker's console is made of American walnut or white oak and rests on a blackened steel base. Features two shelves and a perforated steel detail on the back. The Lawson-Fennin...
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lawson-Fenning Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Related Items
Red Oak Library by Rejo Studio
By REJO design studio
Located in Riyadh, SA
Dark pastel Red to accommodate a robust personal library. This piece with an extended lines and layered step design will give you the freedom to align your...
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Lawson-Fenning Bookcases

Materials

Oak, Burl

Red Oak Library by Rejo Studio
Red Oak Library by Rejo Studio
$4,815 Sale Price
10% Off
H 57.09 in W 70.87 in D 17.72 in
Traditional Oak Bookcase
Located in Bradenton, FL
A traditional wooden bookcase made of oak with oak veneers. The solid oak frame supports four oak veneered shelves behind two glass doors. The doors open with round brass mushroom kn...
Category

Late 20th Century Lawson-Fenning Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Oak

Traditional Oak Bookcase
Traditional Oak Bookcase
$1,495
H 60.25 in W 36.25 in D 12.25 in
Yellow Oak Library by Rejo Studio
By REJO design studio
Located in Riyadh, SA
Stunning yellow step bookcase made out of oak veneer by Rejo studio. The bookcase has a very smooth finish which enhances the appearance of the natural o...
Category

2010s Saudi Arabian Lawson-Fenning Bookcases

Materials

Oak, Burl

Yellow Oak Library by Rejo Studio
Yellow Oak Library by Rejo Studio
$4,860 Sale Price
10% Off
H 66.93 in W 70.87 in D 26.78 in
Danish Teak Low Console Cabinet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern Danish made cabinet with sliding glass doors. Teak wood with white back. Great for living room storage. Please confirm location NY or NJ
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lawson-Fenning Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Danish Teak Low Console Cabinet
Danish Teak Low Console Cabinet
$1,400
H 20 in W 48 in D 12 in
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Walnut Credenza/Bookcase by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman, Glenn of California
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Expertly Refinished With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage desig...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lawson-Fenning Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Mogens Koch Bookcase System in Solid Oak by Rud. Rasmussen
By Rud Rasmussen, Mogens Koch
Located in Kastrup, DK
Mogens Koch (Danish, 1898–1992). Bookcase system consisting of four cabinets and two bases, executed in solid oak by Rud. Rasmussen, Copenhagen, ca. 1950–1960. With manufacturer’s la...
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lawson-Fenning Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Mogens Koch Bookcase System in Solid Oak by Rud. Rasmussen
Mogens Koch Bookcase System in Solid Oak by Rud. Rasmussen
$5,743 / set
H 29.53 in W 29.93 in D 10.63 in
Mid-Century Modern “1st Edition” Walnut Bookcase Hutch by Lane
By Lane Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition Materials: Walnut, Original Glass Doors This rare “1st Edition” walnut bookcase hutch by Lane, crafted in the 1950s, exemplifies the sleek ele...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lawson-Fenning Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Diana Bookshelf
By India Foster, Shizen Studio
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This bookshelf is made from Florida mahogany using traditional joinery. The mortise and tenon joint is visible from the side of the bookshelf. I work with a master woodworker to crea...
Category

2010s American Organic Modern Lawson-Fenning Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Diana Bookshelf
Diana Bookshelf
$18,000
H 72 in W 72 in D 12 in
Midcentury "China" Bookcase in Oak by Børge Mogensen, 1960s
By Børge Mogensen, C.M. Madsen
Located in Lejre, DK
Low China bookcase in oak. Designed by MAA. Børge Mogensen in 1958, this piece is made by CM Madsen cabinetmakers Denmark in the 1960s. Great original condition. More shelves available.
Category

1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lawson-Fenning Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Bespoke Asymmetrical Bookcase of solid walnut by Jonathan Field.
By Jonathan Field
Located in London, GB
Low curved bookcase in English walnut with panelled back, can be used centrally in a room or placed against a wall. Each end of the bookcase is made fr...
Category

2010s English Modern Lawson-Fenning Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

oak console bookcase, Charlotte Perriand, 1970s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Milano, MI
Bookcase cabinet of 1970s production attributed to Charlotte Perriand, composed of large 160 cm long oak shelves resting on black metal corners. The 85 cm height and distinctive sha...
Category

Late 20th Century French Post-Modern Lawson-Fenning Bookcases

Materials

Sheet Metal

oak console bookcase, Charlotte Perriand, 1970s
oak console bookcase, Charlotte Perriand, 1970s
$4,504 Sale Price
50% Off
H 33.67 in W 63 in D 12.21 in
Original Modernist corner bookcase in Mahogany by Danish Cabinet maker 1920s.
Located in København K, 84
This original 1920s Danish Funkis corner bookcase, crafted in solid mahogany by a master cabinetmaker, is a rare and refined example of early Scandinavian functionalist design. Roote...
Category

1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lawson-Fenning Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Lawson-fenning bookcases for sale on 1stDibs.

Lawson-Fenning bookcases are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Lawson-Fenning bookcases, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original bookcases by Lawson-Fenning were created in the mid-century modern style in united states during the 21st century and contemporary. Prices for Lawson-Fenning bookcases can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $3,350 and can go as high as $3,485, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,485.

Recently Viewed

View All