Lawson-Fenning’s Earthy New Collection Creates an Everyday Escape at Home
An expression of its enduring love affair with California, Lawson-Fenning unveils an exclusive collection for CB2 celebrating organic forms and honest craftsmanship.
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First meeting in art school, Los Angeles-based design-maker duo Glenn Lawson and Grant Fenning immediately connected over a shared interest in California’s rich architectural and design history. Through run-ins at the wood shop and conversations about furniture and design, a blossoming friendship eventually led to a thriving design practice. Their new collection for CB2 builds on a decades-long passion for working and creating in California, bringing their unique design sensibilities—honed over years of practice—to a new audience.
The Bishop Credenza’s strong form and striking color finds balance with its gently rounded corners. "The idea was to take a common form and soften the edges," says Lawson of the design. "We like playing with this idea of hard edges and soft edges."
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CB2 Bishop Ebonized Wood Credenza
Credenza by designer-maker duo Lawson-Fenning reinterprets a simple shape, focusing on the subtle details of its geometry. Made of FSC ®-certified ebonized oak, rounded, softened edges create an organically inspired silhouette. Doors sport solid brass handles, opening to reveal adjustable shelves that hold flatware, linens, media and more—a grounding piece for a variety of living spaces. CB2 exclusive.
ShopCB2 Cove Tall Ceramic Table Lamp
Table lamp by Lawson-Fenning honors the California craft movement and the natural materials used within it. Brown ceramic base features a matte finish and reactive glaze, accented by discs of white oak layered in between. On top, a white linen shade with matching diffuser and an oak finial provide finishing touches. CB2 exclusive.
ShopCB2 Descanso Brown and White Vase
Earthenware vase from Lawson-Fenning builds on the California craft movement. Clay base is raw and textured while a mushroom reactive glaze provides contrast and smoothness on top. Striking when layered with other vases in the collection, or as an artistic vessel on its own. CB2 exclusive.
ShopThe Muir Grey Curved Sofa is paired with the Anacapa Saddle Leather Lounge Chair to create an inviting seating grouping. "For the Anacapa Chair, we took a really popular scale of chair and exposed the construction," shares Lawson. "We’re really seeing the detailing, the joints, the way it comes together."
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CB2 Muir Grey Woven Curbed Sofa
Sofa by Lawson-Fenning has a graceful arching silhouette, mirrored by bent-wood legs that follow its curve. Semi-detached cushions are comfortable and plush, creating an inviting spot to unwind for hours. Satisfyingly chunky wool fabric, developed specifically for this piece, has accents of charcoal and white and feels pleasing to the touch. CB2 exclusive.
ShopCB2 el Verano Travertine Coffee Table
Coffee table by designer-maker duo Lawson Fenning hones a hard material into a soft, organic shape. Three legs made of ash and oak certified sustainable by the Forest Stewardship Council support a weighty travertine top with raised edge detail. Due to the inherent variation of natural stone, each table will have unique coloring and small pits, adding to its unique character. CB2 exclusive.
ShopCB2 Anacapa Saddle Leather Lounge Chair
In exposing the structure of a lounge chair, design duo Lawson-Fenning reveals the details often overlooked. Oak frame, certified sustainable by the Forest Stewardship Council ®, has clean, considered joinery and gorgeous wood grain that contrasts with metal arms in blackened plated finish. The seat and backrest are woven of Danish paper cord, typically used in Scandinavian and midcentury furniture for its aesthetic and durability. Cushions are crafted with luxurious Moore & Giles saddle leather that will wear beautifully in the years ahead. CB2 exclusive.
ShopFor their CB2 collection, Lawson-Fenning drew inspiration from the California Craft Movement of the 1950s, 60s, and 70s, exploring the intersection of artisanal craftsmanship and utilitarian function. "They were doing pieces that bordered on art, but were so functional," says Lawson of the midcentury movement. "You could live with these things and use them every day."
Another reference point was the work of iconic California modernists like Rudolph Schindler and Richard Neutra. "We both really love the early California designers and the lack of excess in design," adds Fenning. "The simplicity and the idea of indoor/outdoor—it was a revelation to see how some of these architects worked, and it’s still inspiring us today." Taking cues from these architectural icons, Lawson and Fenning strove to honor honest forms in their collection of indoor and outdoor furniture, including seating, tables, storage, lighting, and accessories.
Stripping away excess, the Refugio Daybed is designed to expose the basics of the structure. "We used the fluidity of the metal to express the form, and then we wrapped the metal with leather to soften the edges," says Fenning. "The leg becomes the back becomes the arm."
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Crafted from FSC-certified walnut, the Half Moon Dining Chair features channel-tufted cotton velvet upholstery and brass detailing on the back and legs. The Point Dume Game table can be reversed to reveal a chess/checkers board.
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CB2 Refugio Grey Upholstered Daybed
Daybed by design duo Lawson-Fenning strips away excess, focusing on its essential structure. Metal frame has blackened plated finish, with legs fluidly bending to become the sides of the daybed. Removable side pillows give extra cushioning to complement the channel tufted seat in grey upholstery. Leather sides sourced from noted leather purveyors Moore and Giles softens the edges. CB2 exclusive.
ShopCB2 Half Moon Ivory Velvet Dining Chair
Crafted of FSC ®-certified solid black American walnut, Lawson-Fenning's statement-making chair mixes materials for an elevated look. Channel-tufted cotton velvet upholstery and ornamental solid brass detailing make beguiling accents against the depth and richness of the wood. Daring, oversized silhouette has visual impact at the head of the dining table, but the chair's generous scale makes it a prized piece for living rooms as well. CB2 exclusive.
ShopCB2 Inyo Wall Art 24"X24"
A frequent collaborator with design studio Lawson-Fenning, Los Angeles artist Todd Magill favors clear compositions and confident colors. With this screenprint, he draws inspiration from the mountains, wilderness and waters of the Inyo National Forest. Screenprinted in Chicago, each work is complemented by an FSC ®-certified frame with rounded corners and jointed detail. CB2 exclusive.
ShopRich, warm, textures and earthy hues dominate the collection—with colors pulled straight from nature. "We actually looked at topographic aerial photographs of the California coastline," shares Lawson. "We were using the vernacular of California visually and substantially." Extracting blues, greens, and browns directly from the natural landscape, these earth tones became a connective thread in the collection. Wood species— including pine and oak—were chosen for their simplicity, allowing space to focus on the detail of a joint, or the shape of a chair leg. "We’re really excited by details that highlight the material, details that show what the material can do," explains Fenning.
An eye-catching anchor piece, the modular Terrain Ivory Sectional features generous proportions and flexible adaptability. "The Terrain Collection was super fun to design because it’s basically a collection of pieces that can work in a ton of different ways," shares Lawson. "It really creates an entire environment."
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CB2 Strand Brass Floor Lamp
Well-proportioned lamp by Lawson-Fenning casts a welcoming, lantern-like glow. Textured raw silk shade has an organic texture that's less formal—yet no less luxurious—than traditional silk. Over time, the unlacquered polished brass frame will develop a unique patina. Solid rod base is designed to provide sturdiness and includes a thoughtful notched detail for the cord. CB2 exclusive.
ShopCB2 Norte Walnut Wood and Brass Sputnik Chandelier
Designed by Lawson-Fenning, this multi-arc chandelier updates a classic midcentury silhouette. Its center rod, made of American walnut, holds four linear arms—each crafted of brass with a matte black finish, with polished unlacquered adjustable brass hoods and balls at their ends. Adjustable shades allow for precise direction of light. CB2 exclusive.
ShopCB2 Descanso Bowl
Ceramic bowl by Lawson-Fenning features raw clay details alongside a gorgeous grey and white reactive glaze. Each piece sports its own unique speckling and texture. No two will be identical. CB2 exclusive.
ShopInspired by California living, the Lawson-Fenning collection is designed to blur boundaries from room to room, indoors to out.
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CB2 Seahaven Teak Outdoor Sofa with Sand Cushions
A personal collection favorite of California design duo Lawson-Fenning, outdoor sofa captures the beautiful tension between substance and negative space. Crafted from wood certified sustainable by the Forest Stewardship Council, chair's teak vertical slats have a curved bullnose edge for style and comfort. Black powder-coated iron tubes provide connection and support, while plush removable cushions are covered with textured outdoor performance fabric for superior durability and resistance to weather and fading. Due to the nature of teak, wood can vary in color; if left uncovered, wood will patina to a beautiful silver grey color. CB2 exclusive.
ShopCB2 Drakes Bay Solid Acacia Outdoor Accent Table
Named for one of Northern California's most scenic bays, side table by Lawson-Fenning is individually crafted from a single acacia stump and waxed by hand to finish. Each piece is imbued with unique textural characteristics and tonal variations inherent to wood, ensuring that no two tables are alike. Ideal for use on patios and other outdoor spaces, but its unique design is just as enticing inside. CB2 exclusive.
ShopCB2 Falls Travertine Dining Table
Travertine, a signature stone featured in California midcentury modernism, is an ever-inspiring material for the design duo behind Lawson-Fenning. Dining table features a slab of travertine, in warm tones of brown and ivory, resting atop an angular base of solid pine certified sustainable by the Forest Stewardship Council ®. Naturally porous travertine retains small pits and color variation, only adding to the piece's character; no two will be alike. CB2 exclusive.
ShopAnother objective of the collection was to feel aspirational: "People are looking for things that are soft, comfortable, and useful, but they also want to feel transported," Lawson adds. "How can I be in my living room but feel like I’m not? What will take me somewhere else?"
The beauty of the collection lies in this design duality—grounding and transportive, familiar and new, comfortable and indulgent—bringing a sense of California escapism to any home in an understated way.
Learn more about the Lawson-Fenning collection and grab your favorite piece at cb2.com.
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