Lawson-Fenning East

Good furniture and nice layout. Expensive but you get what you pay for, I suppose.

Still irked from my experience here today. Last month my mother and I stopped into Lawson-​Fenning in Silverlake and had a wonderful experience with Jake. I was ready to hire him as my personal interior design consultant, he couldn’t have been more helpful, and was very knowledgable about everything in the store as well as design. We ended up ordering a $ 300 runner rug for my new apartment. I went back and forth between a few different ones and FINALLY settled on this one. Unfortunately, it was out of stock so I had to order it and was told it wouldn’t be in for two months. I loved the rug so was willing to wait. Well the rug came in early and I picked it up only to find out that it is too small for my hallway. So I brought the rug back today to return, exchange, or get store credit.
First of all, upon walking into the store with the rug, the salesman (works on Sundays and the card he gave me says ‘Daniel’ but not sure if it’s his) didn’t greet me but rather I had to greet him. He just looked at me with a quizzical look on his face when I entered the store. I told him the situation and he said, «I can give you store credit.» Ok, fine I’ll take it. Then he spent some time looking up my order on the computer I think, so I let him do his thing and took a look around the store. When I walked back up to the counter when no one was around, he said «ok I’m going to give you store credit but I need to help this man first.» (guy across the store) Ok, fine. When I walked back up he said, «I am just going to check with one more person since this is a custom order.» He called the owner who said, no I can’t get store credit. I told him I was never made aware of their strict no-​credit no-​return policy and all he had to say was, «well that was the owner.» Never said, «I understand.» «I’m sorry.» «Thanks for coming in.» «Bye, have a nice day.» Just was very condescending, cold, and not sympathetic in any way. I took my receipt and rug and walked out completed defeated.
Do you think I am ever going to shop in this store again? They just lost a customer for life, and this salesperson didn’t seem to care at all. Am I going to recommend this store to anyone? Absolutely not. It doesn’t matter how nice your stuff is, if you can’t be a kind and considerate human being you have nothing. I would never want someone like him representing my brand in any way shape or form, and he totally ruined my Sunday. Obviously it’s a bummer that the rug didn’t work out and since I can’t return it, I am out $ 300. But more than just the money, I am upset with the way that man treated me and how he made me feel.

This is what I wish my home looked like.
It is definitely pricey, but the curation is stunning. I love the mix of vintage and new items, the line between the two is blurred effortlessly. They also have a pinch of a nautical vibe going on. I bought a gorgeous ceramic mug that was on sale and my friend snagged a soy candle with a powerful musky fragrance.
This store may be out of your price range, but it is so worth milling through. Come be inspired!

Came in to Lawson-​Fenning and had picked out a chair we liked online. The salesman Jesse (as scratched out name of Jake’s business card says) seemed less than excited to be selling the high priced pieces… That too cool for school attitude we find so often in our neighborhood… Silverlake.
We spent a while going through fabrics in the books and finally decided that we liked the floor fabric best. Jesse did not know the name of the floor model fabric but said he would find out. Ok, not a problem. So, we gave him our email and phone number, the name of the chair we wanted and he said he would get back to us asap so we could complete our order for the $ 1400 chair. I think we seemed like very serious buyers and we expected to hear back within 48 hours at most. Its been two weeks and we never got a phone call or an email. Really? I’m about to spend $ 1400 on a chair and I can’t even get reasonable customer service?! No thanks. Kinda, gave us the time to decide that we could find a better piece at a reasonable price so I guess it’s a win.

I feel inspired every time I step into this store. The vintage pieces and original Lawson Fenning designs couldn’t be better together. They feel modern and timeless all at once.
The staff here is always very friendly. Knick can always point out a new fashion or design book that they’ve just gotten in. Also, the accessory selection is quite unique. I’ll see an item here first ant then see it in other stores a month later! I have one of the weekender canvas totes and it’s very durable and stylish. As I sit here looking at the Stephen Sprouse book from the store, I’m considering going back for the Rodarte book.
Highly recommended!

I like this place a lot. It’s great for little things… cute key chains, good candles, books, pillows. You can find a lot of great gifts for under 50 bucks. I’d say due to both my age and my attitude when I walk in that it’s pretty clear I won’t be dropping 8 grand on a couch (gorgeous furniture, by the way. one day, one day) but the sales people are friendly to me all the same. True, it’s NOT CHEAP, but I don’t have a problem with that. You get what you pay for, and from the furniture to the accessories, it’s all pretty amazing. Who ever does the buying has pretty fabulous taste.

very innovative furniture created by very nice and talented designers.

Earthy, modern, well-​designed home décor & accessories at surprisingly reasonable prices. I’m in love with their iron/​steel light fixtures. It’s a fun store to peruse after a Lamill coffee break. They have a great back room full of quality coffee table books and these amazing hand-​crafted canvas & leather weekender bags that I just had to have. It’ll last me for ages with its classic style. After all, who needs a Louis Vuitton that has become less & less exclusive with all the knock offs and posers when you can have a Lawson-​Fenning that most likely no one in the room besides you will be carrying?
More style for less dough. That’s how I roll.

Stepped foot in Lawson Fenning for my very first time yesterday afternoon, and seriously, I was salivating all over the store like a labrador over a biscuit…
I’d read much about LF online and had browsed the shop’s vintage offerings via 1stdibs, but never have I dropped by either of its shops. Seeing that my hubby and I just bought our first home — in Silver Lake no less — we decided (er, I decided) to go check out LF’s options in person.
According to «Knick,» (the very helpful sales consultant working at the Silver Lake shop when I was in) the West and East side shops tend to carry different items (more LF furniture at the Beverly shop and more vintage items at the Silver Lake shop)… but lucky me, there was a sample Trousdale couch sitting in the East side shop when I was in, and after several test sits, I found myself declaring it «PERFECT!»
Knick patiently pored over stacks of swatches with me (for my custom order), and provided some excellent tips and advice. Looking forward to receiving a quote for the couch and plan to return this weekend to officially place an order for our new home’s first piece of furniture. You best bet that I’ll be picking up a few additional vintage finds while I’m at it! It’s unavoidable to leave empty-​handed…

After finishing a cup of coffee from their neighbor, I couldn’t help but walk into this store because of it’s gorgeous storefront.
Not only does this store have awe-​inspiring furniture, but a great selection of affordable gifts for everyone in the family. The owner Mr. Lawson, personally greeted me which is surprising compared to the other snooty furniture stores in LA.

A home décor shop that makes you wish you had interminable rooms to fill with their exquisitely-​curated pieces.
From the perspex bookends to the slate desk, they have some gorgeous pieces. Not cheap, but have items in the reasonable range, perfect for gifts. I picked up a wood and brass tape dispenser today that set me back $ 23 before tax.
Also love the book shop within, Ivanhoe Books, just a well-​chosen selection of art books.

Walking into this store, you are immediately struck by its simplicity and openness. You aren’t overwhelmed by items crammed everywhere. Each thing is given it’s own space. Natural objects like dried palm fruit branches make dramatic design statements on book cases with new and vintage vases and objets d’arts.
The vintage chairs and sofas are all unique design pieces chosen with an eye for both comfort and style. The beautiful wood coffee tables and occasional tables have a richness of form & functionality. I wanted it all! Especially the tangerine orange Asian cabinet off to the side… so many great pieces!
If you want some inspiration for your home, you should definitely come here to browse and maybe pick up that one special item that will be both a conversation piece and a usable furnishing. If you’re uncertain of your ability to choose the right piece, then this may be the perfect place for you, because someone with great taste has already put the best things around into one store. All you have to do is come and get it!
When Ant & I get a bigger place, we’re definitely coming back here! Hopefully that tangerine cabinet is still there…