About Lawton Mull
Cordelia Lawton and Patrick Mull met over 30 years ago at the Iowa Writers’ Workshop, where we discovered a shared obsession with beautiful things. We are dealers and designers of furniture, but we remain first and always storytellers, who build a compelling narrative in which furniture, art, and objects are the living elements. Although we focus on Nordic design of the first half of the 20th century, our collection includes Italian, French and American furniture, artworks and objects from Asia and Africa, contemporary Japanese ceramics and Swedish glassware...anyt...Read More
Established in 20101stDibs seller since 2025
Featured Pieces
Danish Cabinetmaker's Occasional Table
Located in Long Island City, NY
An occasional table made of solid beech with a top in book-matched radiating walnut veneer. The additional shelf is delicately attached to the legs with brass struts –a detail that m...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Brass
Imperial Cut Silk Velvet and Metal-Thread Kang Carpet
Located in Long Island City, NY
A large and rare imperial cut silk velvet and metal-thread Kang carpet
Qing dynasty, Yongzheng period
This magnificent carpet is composed of three joined panels of rich amber-col...
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Antique Early 18th Century Chinese Textiles
Materials
Silk, Velvet
Masayaki Kurokawa Desk Lamp
Located in Long Island City, NY
Masayaki Kurokawa’s work spans architectural design to industrial and product design, and interior design. He received his doctorate in Tokyo in 1967, subsequently opening his own de...
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Vintage 1980s Japanese Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
Paavo Tynell 'R3/1703' Chandelier for Taito Oy, Finland
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Long Island City, NY
This chandelier is an early Tynell design produced by Taito Oy in the 1930s. The serrated leaves arch over the bulbs, and subtly reflect light. A smaller, diamond-shaped leaf dangles...
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Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron, Tin
Scandinavian Modern Einar Bäckström Table Lamp, Brass and Leather, 1940s
By Einar Backstrom
Located in Long Island City, NY
We find the design of this classic table lamp irresistible. With its black, matte-lacquered shade, and tactile leather-wrapped stem, it casts a lovely down light, perfect on a desk o...
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Meiji Period Japanese Cedar Tansu Chest with Bronze Hardware
Located in Long Island City, NY
In Japan, the tansu was developed during the Edo and Meiji periods as mobile and modular storage. Generally, they were lightweight, sturdy and stackable, with iron handles that would...
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Scandinavian Modern Armchair by Knud Andersen, Teak & Leather, 1950s
By Knud Andersen, J.C.A. Jensen
Located in Long Island City, NY
A comfortable carved teak armchair in its original leather with unusual runners connecting the legs. The leather has developed an attractive patina, and the loose cushion is covered ...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
18th Century Venetian Armchair, Hand-Carved Walnut, Straw Seat
Located in Long Island City, NY
A handsome provincial armchair with a woven straw seat and loose tasseled cushion covered in antique cut velvet. The carved walnut has a wonderful hand and a warm, polished surface.
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Armchairs
Materials
Straw, Walnut
1960s Jens Harald Quistgaard Richard Nissen Teak Folding Bar Cart
By Richard Nissen, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Long Island City, NY
A rare design from Jens Harald Quistgaard, produced by Richard Nissen in the 1960s. Constructed of solid teak, with wheels inset with teak hubs. Like Quistgaard’s household items, th...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Teak
1950s Perforated Metal Wall Lamps, Manner of Pierre Gauriche
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Long Island City, NY
The red, perforated metal shades of these sconces appear to float above the black metal lamps. Together they are suspended from a bent steel arm and held away from the wall. In their construction and design, they bear a striking resemblance to Pierre Guariche’s “G25...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Steel
Pair of Mahogany Lounge Chairs by Carl Malmsten, Sweden, 1950s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Long Island City, NY
A handsome pair of “Erik Gustav/Jonas Love” chairs by Carl Malmsten, produced by his own studio. The barrel back opens generously, and the mahogany frame subtly flares where the arms...
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Curved Three-Seater Settee by Carl-Johan Boman
By Carl-Johan Boman
Located in Long Island City, NY
This sumptuous settee exemplifies Carl-Johan Boman’s mastery of furniture design. A work of functional sculpture, restored and reupholstered in a shiitake-colored mohair.
After grad...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Mohair, Upholstery, Birch
