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 Niguel Writing Desk, Walnut w/ Brass Details, Modern Office Desk
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Niguel writing desk features solid turned legs, brass cap feet and lacquered interior drawers. The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed and handmade in Los Angeles, California....
Brass
Lawson-Fenning Niguel Desk, Oak with Brass Details, Modern Writing Desk
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Niguel desk features brass cap feet and a brass cross-stretcher with lacquered interior drawers. The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed and handmade in Los Angeles, Californ...
Brass
Lawson-Fenning Niguel Desk, Oak with Brass Details, Modern Writing Desk
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Niguel desk features brass cap feet and a brass cross-stretcher with lacquered interior drawers. The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed and handmade in Los Angeles, Californ...
Brass
Lawson-Fenning Niguel Writing Desk, Oak w/ Brass Details, Modern Office Desk
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Niguel writing desk features solid turned legs, brass cap feet and lacquered interior drawers. The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed and handmade in Los Angeles, Californi...
Brass
Lawson-Fenning Niguel Writing Desk, Oak w/ Brass Details, Modern Office Desk
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Niguel writing desk features solid turned legs, brass cap feet and lacquered interior drawers. The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed and handmade in Los Angeles, California....
Brass
Lawson-Fenning Maker's Desk, Walnut w/ Peforated Metal, Modern Writing Desk
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Maker's desk is made of American walnut or white oak and has three push-to-open drawers. The case rests on a matte black powder-coated base, and features perforated steel detail ...
Steel
Jules Leleu- A French 1950s 3 Drawer Walnut Writing Table with Brass Details
By Jules Leleu
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jules Leleu - A fine French Mid-Century three drawer walnut desk with brass details. A similar desk is shown page 137 of the book "Jules et Andre Leleu" by Vivianne Jutheau - Edited...
Brass
Walnut desk with two drawers with brass fronts in mid century modern style
Located in SULECHÓW, -
Desk in mid-century style with two drawers with brass fronts. The tapered legs are finished with brass plated aluminum feet. Desk made of solid American walnut wood and wood covered ...
Brass
Large walnut desk with brass fronts in mid century modern style
Located in SULECHÓW, -
Desk in mid-century style with three drawers with brass fronts. The tapered legs are finished with brass plated aluminum feet. Desk made of solid American walnut wood and wood covere...
Brass
Walnut desk with three drawers with brass fronts in mid century modern style
Located in SULECHÓW, -
Desk in mid-century style with three drawers with brass fronts. The tapered legs are finished with brass plated aluminum feet. Desk made of s...
Brass
Large walnut desk with shelf and brass fronts in mid century modern style
Located in SULECHÓW, -
Desk in mid-century style with two drawers, shelf and brass fronts. The tapered legs are finished with brass plated aluminum feet. Desk made of solid American walnut wood and wood co...
Brass
Walnut desk with two drawers, shelf and brass fronts in mid century modern style
Located in SULECHÓW, -
Desk in mid-century style with two drawers, shelf and brass fronts. The tapered legs are finished with brass plated aluminum feet. Desk made of solid American walnut wood and wood co...
Brass
