Why Thomas Lavin Is Southern California’s Leading Source for International Design

Welcoming locations in Los Angeles and Laguna offer an array of high-end pieces to a discerning clientele

Modern living room with gray sofa, colorful abstract wall art, geometric chandelier, and decorative cushions.

The Thomas Lavin showroom has been a Southern California trendsetter since its founding in 2000. A Los Angeles native, Lavin was the first to carry designs by Fuse Lighting, Gary Hutton, and Jiun-Ho—and he has since gone on to become a leader in bringing an international range of exclusive high-end home furnishings, textiles, lighting, accessories and art to the region. Over the years, the Pacific Design Center showroom has grown to 19,000 square feet, which also encompasses a stand-alone showroom for French heritage brand LIAIGRE. To better serve his clientele in Orange County, San Diego, and the desert communities, Lavin opened a showroom at the Laguna Design Center in 2014.

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Discover Home Furnishings from Thomas Lavin

Kemizo Rectangle TablenA sculpturally exquisite dining table from Jeff Behnke and Roland Zehetbauer of Altura. The profiled edges and radii soften the angular form of the table base.

Photograph by courtesy of Thomas Lavin

Padus Dining Host ChairnFrom Atelier Purcell, a refined curvilinear light bronze metal base majestically elevates and defines the tipped leather upholstered seat and back, which similarly echoes the vertical reveal of the base.

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Oanh Lounge ChairnDouglas Levineu2019s curvy modern chair for Bright features an upholstered slit back and wood accents.

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RefugenA Casamance linen cloth over-embroidered with appliquu00e9d wool dresses windows with a muted softness. Structured and unmistakably modern, the geometric design melts into the warmth of the material and brings it both elegance and sophistication.

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ModificanLucious textiles from C+C Milanou2019s Roots collection, developed with a nod to tradition and representing a return to a Mediterranean aesthetic and earthly textures.

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Textiles & TrimsnA colorful array of Christopher Farr Cloth print and woven fabrics, wall coverings, and passementeries, made in Europe and designed in-house and with leading 20th century artists and designers, including, as shown here, Kit Kemp.

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Francis CredenzanWalnut and antique brass plays with contrasting colors for a dramatic impact. Handmade in Los Angeles by Douglas Jennings and his team of local artisans.

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Clef de Champs WallcoveringnLayers of translucent washes combined with vibrant hand-painted and embroidered flowers give the illusion of infinite depth, while playful bees and butterflies complete the delicate scene of this Fromental wall covering.

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Vail ChandeliernFuse Lightingu2019s striking patinated steel with light antique brass and smoke clear glass make for a statement centerpiece. Designed by Kevin Kolonowski and handcrafted by his team of highly specialized artisans.

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Bouquet WallpapernA fresh take on traditional florals, the oversized scale of this pattern from Galbraith & Paul is handmade, like all of the companyu2019s textiles and wallpapers, in its Philadelphia studio.

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Horai TablenInspired by Japanese rock gardens, the 12 layers of organic black lacquer that top this Jiun Ho table elegantly convey the intimate essence of nature.

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Radiant Cascading PendantsnThe Radiant Collection from John Pomp is inspired by the creation and refraction of light. Mirroring the celestial bodies that informed these pieces. The rippling and layering of the illuminated fluid glass puddles capture, warp, and refract the energy of light emitting from their core.

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Tidal Cocktail Table nLike all of John Pompu2019s creations, this tableu2014comprised of a meniscus-crystal top on a sculpted baseu2014is crafted by hand in his Philadelphia studio.

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LePentagone ChandeliernTwenty frosted bulbs cap the ends of heavy wall brass tubes create a round circle of light offset from the center pentagonal structure; the design is by Jonathan Browning.

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Archer ArmchairnDirect from the Paris atelier of LIAIGRE, this chair was originally developed for a Michelin-star restaurant. It is shown here in LIAIGRE leather upholstery with an open arm frame available in oak or walnut.

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Malibu SofanLinku2019s Malibu collection, designed by Joseph Jeup, is timeless design at its core with just the right amount of restraint. The natural teak sofa can be finished with any COM.

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Ombre Alpaca DrapesnRenaissance-like colors and textures create depth and vibrancy for these Rosemary Hallgarten drapes, part of her Impasto collection, shown here alongside her drapes, rug, sofa and stool. The baby alpaca is light, soft, and silkyu2014and dipped by hand to produce the ombru00e9 effect.

Photograph by COURTESY OF ROSEMARY HALLGARTEN

Le Mans LeatherwallnGrove Studio was inspired by the diagonal alignment of cars on the track at the start of a race when creating this Studioart wall covering. Metal inserts create a striking effect with their arrangement giving the surface ever-changing patterns.

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Mari Swivel Lounge ChairnGracious walnut-frame chairs offer a warm embrace and epitomizes the modern ethos of the Troscan designers, wife-and-husband team Deirdre Jordan and Bob Robinson.

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Albion Table LampsnCast into bronze from driftwood, these lamps concisely capture the rugged textural beauty of the coast. They are handmade in California by Tuell & Reynolds using lost-wax casting and finished with a laminated silk shade.

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Modern wooden dining table with a sculptural base and a decorative plate with pears on top.
Blue modern chair with metallic base next to a geometric mirror and decorative wall sconce on wooden flooring.
Pair of modern gray armchairs with curved backrests and wooden legs, positioned to showcase front and back views.
Modern living room with a large window, patterned curtain, beige sectional sofa, and woven decor elements.
Blue and white bed setup with patterned pillows and a throw blanket in a bright, minimalistic bedroom setting.
Colorful decorative pillows with various geometric patterns and fringes stacked together.
Modern beige sideboard with black metal legs and circular center design, placed against a white background.
Beautiful floral wallpaper featuring colorful wildflowers, including red poppies and white daisies, with a soft background.
Modern chandelier with multiple dark glass cone-shaped lampshades against a neutral background.
Bedroom with blue floral wallpaper, white bedding, and colorful decorations on a nightstand.
Modern lounge with two white sofas, decorative cushions, a black coffee table, wood slat walls, and a chandelier.
Modern chandelier with circular glass discs on a dark background, creating a striking and artistic lighting effect.
Modern oval coffee table with a two-tone design, featuring a gold metallic base and a wooden tabletop, in a minimalist room.
Modern geometric chandelier with multiple glowing bulbs and a sleek, angular design against a plain background.
Modern chair with a black frame, white cushion, and brown leather accents, showcasing details of the armrest and seat.
Modern wooden-frame sofa with navy blue cushions against a plain white background.
Modern living room with green sofa, abstract art, wooden furniture, and large window with green gradient curtains.
Modern bedroom with dark walls, geometric gold accents, a cozy bed, and a glowing lamp on a bedside table.
Two modern beige armchairs with a plush texture and wooden frame, shown from different angles on a white background.
Two modern wood table lamps with square white lampshades on dark bases, featuring unique rustic driftwood designs.
Modern wooden dining table with a sculptural base and a decorative plate with pears on top.
Blue modern chair with metallic base next to a geometric mirror and decorative wall sconce on wooden flooring.
Pair of modern gray armchairs with curved backrests and wooden legs, positioned to showcase front and back views.
Modern living room with a large window, patterned curtain, beige sectional sofa, and woven decor elements.
Blue and white bed setup with patterned pillows and a throw blanket in a bright, minimalistic bedroom setting.
Colorful decorative pillows with various geometric patterns and fringes stacked together.
Modern beige sideboard with black metal legs and circular center design, placed against a white background.
Beautiful floral wallpaper featuring colorful wildflowers, including red poppies and white daisies, with a soft background.
Modern chandelier with multiple dark glass cone-shaped lampshades against a neutral background.
Bedroom with blue floral wallpaper, white bedding, and colorful decorations on a nightstand.
Modern lounge with two white sofas, decorative cushions, a black coffee table, wood slat walls, and a chandelier.
Modern chandelier with circular glass discs on a dark background, creating a striking and artistic lighting effect.
Modern oval coffee table with a two-tone design, featuring a gold metallic base and a wooden tabletop, in a minimalist room.
Modern geometric chandelier with multiple glowing bulbs and a sleek, angular design against a plain background.
Modern chair with a black frame, white cushion, and brown leather accents, showcasing details of the armrest and seat.
Modern wooden-frame sofa with navy blue cushions against a plain white background.
Modern living room with green sofa, abstract art, wooden furniture, and large window with green gradient curtains.
Modern bedroom with dark walls, geometric gold accents, a cozy bed, and a glowing lamp on a bedside table.
Two modern beige armchairs with a plush texture and wooden frame, shown from different angles on a white background.
Two modern wood table lamps with square white lampshades on dark bases, featuring unique rustic driftwood designs.