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.
H 32.29 in W 23.23 in D 24.02 in
Pair of Grey Satin Lounge Chairs with Walnut Frame and Brass Feet Caps, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1950s. These lounge chairs feature a walnut frame, a grey satin upholstery and cast brass feet caps. They might show slight traces of use since they are vintage, but t...
Brass
H 34.65 in W 28.75 in D 35.44 in
Burgundy Skai, Brass and Metal Lounge Chair, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1950s. This lounge chair features a varnished metal frame with brass details and a burgundy skai upholstery. It is a vintage piece, therefore it might show slight trac...
Metal, Brass
H 25 in W 27 in D 23 in
1950's Italian Boudoir Chair with Splayed Brass Legs
Located in Hanover, MA
Petite Italian 1950’s sculptural armchair with splayed brass tapered legs newly reupholstered (November 2025) in a navy blue strie velvet. The distinctive silhouette and akimbo legs ...
Brass
H 32.75 in W 31.25 in D 28 in
Federico Munari, Lounge Chair, Vinyl, Brass, Italy, 1950s
By Federico Munari
Located in High Point, NC
A vinyl and brass lounge chair designed by Federico Munari and produced in Italy, 1950s. Seat Height (inches): 15.5" Arm Height (inches): 22.25" All items ship from High Point, No...
Brass
H 30.5 in W 28.75 in D 26.5 in
Pair of Mid-Century Floating Seat Chairs in Lucite Frame
By ARGENTA, Pace Collection
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An unusual pair of vintage modern lounge chairs that feature Lucite sides connected by chrome cylindrical stretchers. The sleek design allows for the Lucite sides to function as a ba...
Fabric, Lucite, Acrylic
H 26.78 in W 24.81 in D 32.29 in
Franco Albini 1933 Triënnale Lounge Chair, Black Frame, Natural Leather
By Franco Albini
Located in Dronten, NL
An icon of early Italian modernism, the Franco Albini Triënnale Lounge Chair (1933) exemplifies the rationalist ethos that defined the progressive design culture of interwar Italy. O...
Steel
H 34.06 in W 27.56 in D 35.44 in
François Letourneur Lounge Chair in Red Velvet and Brass
By François Letourneur, Maurice Mourra Freres
Located in Waalwijk, NL
François Letourneur for Maurice Mourra Freres, lounge chair, velvet upholstery, brass, France, 1950s This armchair presents a striking array of ...
Brass
H 33.67 in W 31.11 in D 28.35 in
Italian Pair of Easy Chairs in Red Velvet and Brass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, velvet, brass, Italy, 1950s These chairs are iconic examples of Italian design from the fifties. Organic and sculptural, these easy chairs are anything but mi...
Brass
H 31.5 in W 27.5 in D 27 in
Dunbar Leather and Brass Lounge Chairs by Edward Wormley, 1960
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Dunbar Leather and Brass Lounge Chairs by Edward Wormley, 1960. Original leather.
Brass
H 31 in W 28 in D 24 in
Mastercraft Asian Inspired Faux Bamboo Brass Lounge Chair, Mid-Century
By Mastercraft
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Asian-inspired Mastercraft modern lounge chair with brass frame and vintage cushions. The curved brass arms and back are faux bamboo, with horizontally scrolled...
Brass
Dillon Chair by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Dillon chair has a solid American walnut or white oak x-based frame that features boxed cushions with piping and buttons on the back cushion. The Lawson-Fenning Collection is ...
Linen, Oak
Dillon Chair by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Dillon chair has a solid American walnut or white oak x-based frame that features boxed cushions with piping and buttons on the back cushion. The Lawson-Fenning Collection is...
Linen, Oak
Inverness Chair by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Inverness chair is a Japanese-inspired spindle chair made of solid oak or walnut. Cushion available in rounded or square. The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed and handmade ...
Upholstery, Walnut
Dillon Chair by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Dillon chair has a solid American walnut or white oak x-based frame that features boxed cushions with piping and buttons on the back cushion. The Lawson-Fenning Collection is ...
Mohair, Walnut
Dillon Chair by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Dillon chair has a solid American walnut or white oak x-based frame that features boxed cushions with piping and buttons on the back cushion. The Lawson-Fenning Collection is ...
Mohair, Walnut
Maker’s Armchair by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Maker’s armchair by Lawson-Fenning. The Maker's Armchair is a solid walnut or oak frame chair with a leather sling that features brass details on the seat and back. Loose seat and ba...
Brass
