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 Stacked Box Chest, Oak w/ Three Drawers, Modern American Dresser
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The stacked box chest by Lawson-Fenning is a larger modified version of the stacked box nightstand. The piece features three drawers and an inset det...
Oak
Lawson-Fenning Stacked Box Nightstand, Oak w/ Two Drawers, Modern Bedside Table
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The stacked box nightstand with Metal Inset is a bedside table with two drawers that is available in either American walnut, or white oak and features a metal inset detail between th...
Oak
Lawson-Fenning Stacked Box Nightstand, Oak w/ Two Drawers, Modern Bedside Table
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Stacked Box Nightstand with Metal Inset is a bedside table with two drawers that is available in either American walnut, or white oak and features a me...
Brass
Lawson-Fenning Aquidneck Nightstand, Cerused Oak, Modern Dresser
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Aquidneck Nightstand is part of the collaborative collection with interior designer Brian Paquette and features four drawers with solid wood knobs. This piece is available in exc...
Oak
Lawson-Fenning Stacked Box Dresser, Clear Oak, Modern Chest of Drawers
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The stacked box dresser features six drawers and is made in American walnut or white oak. The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed and handmade...
Oak
Lawson-Fenning 4-Drawer Arcadia Chest, Oiled Oak Dresser with Blackened Brass
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The 4-drawer Arcadia Chest by Lawson-Fenning features four drawers, cast brass hardware, and a sculptural solid American walnut or white oak base. The Lawson-Fenning Collection is ...
Brass
Italian Mid-Century Black Oak Ceruse Drawer with Nickeled Handle Recesses 1960s
Located in Salzburg, AT
Italian Mid-Century Black Oak Ceruse Drawer with Nickeled Handle Recesses 1960s This chest of drawers with 4 spacious drawers impresses with its fine details and chic finish. The b...
Metal, Nickel
Mid-Century Modern Chest of Drawers in Blackened Oak Veneer - France, 1950
Located in Girona, Girona
Chest of drawers with blackened oak veneer, six drawers with sloping fronts. Waxed shellac finishing. France c. 1950.
Oak
Gavina Mid-Century Modern Chest of Drawers, Black Wood, Italy, 1977
By Gavina
Located in Naples, IT
Vintage Gavina chest of drawers. Structure, top and drawers in polyester varnished wood and glossy black finish. Four drawers of different sizes, the...
Wood
Five Drawers Black Lacquer Mahogany High Chest Dresser by John Stuart
By John Stuart, Knoll
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern five drawers black lacquer high chest dresser by John Stuart.
Mahogany
Black Oak Mid Century Three Drawer Chest
Located in Troy, MI
Found in Italy, this circa 1970 chest or commode has three drawers. Made of oak, this piece has a black finish and an unusual, sculptural shape with a flared sides at the top, built ...
Oak
Raymond Loewy for Mengel Ebonized Four Drawer Dresser, USA, c. 1950's
By Raymond Loewy, Mengel Furniture Co.
Located in Deland, FL
Simple. Understated. This exquisite dresser was designed by Raymond Loewy, one of the most famous industrial designers of the mid-century era, and manufactured by Mengel. It is const...
Oak
