Stephen Kenn Building and Garden Elements
Canadian
Favoring used materials that wear well and tell a story, Canadian artist and furniture designer Stephen Kenn aims “to create products worthy of repair.” For instance, making comfortable pillows out of vintage, military-issued shelter halves is one way in which Kenn’s pieces facilitate a conversation as rich as the history that inspires them.
Kenn is a passionate designer and entrepreneur. In his early 20s, Kenn set up shop in Los Angeles and co-created two denim companies before selling them to investors. Kenn then focused on constructing men’s travel luggage through his third company. Once again, he went on to sell the company to investors. He shifted to making industrial-style furniture to match his loft apartment. Kenn took apart a vintage sofa and armchair to discover their inner workings and repurposed them into his designs. Through this experimentation, his fourth business, Stephen Kenn Furniture, was born. His wife, Beks Opperman, handled the business end while Kenn advanced his creative process.
Kenn had access to a large array of military fabrics, which became central to his Inheritance Collection. Along with repurposing the fabrics, Kenn welded rusted steel frames covered in a protective coating. Replica “mule belts,” originally used for pack mules in World War II, complemented the tarnished metal and supported the backs of his sofas.
In 2019, Kenn partially opened his downtown Los Angeles loft to the public as an experiential showroom that holds a collection of his work and favorite items from the past. It is open for community events and overnight stays and houses a popular neighborhood coffee shop.
On 1stDibs, find a collection of Stephen Kenn’s seating, tables and more.
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Creator: Stephen Kenn
Outdoor Sunbrella Sand & Marbled Rust Sofa
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Outdoor Collection Sofa was designed to be as comfortable as it is modern and durable. It can be used on its own or paired with other elements of the Outdoor Collection to create a larger sectional. The stretch webbing base creates a soft lounging...
Category
2010s American Modern Stephen Kenn Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
Outdoor Sunbrella Cream & Marbled Rust Sofa
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Outdoor Collection Sofa was designed to be as comfortable as it is modern and durable. It can be used on its own or paired with other elements of the Outdoor Collection to create...
Category
2010s American Modern Stephen Kenn Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
Outdoor Coffee Table with Rust Powdercoat
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Inspired by weekend visits to the stark desert landscapes found a few hours east of Los Angeles, the Stephen Kenn Outdoor Collection is composed o...
Category
2010s American Modern Stephen Kenn Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
$3,400 / item
Outdoor Sunbrella Sage & Black Powdercoat Sofa
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Outdoor Collection sofa was designed to be as comfortable as it is modern and durable. It can be used on its own or paired with other elements of the Outdoor Collection to create a larger sectional. The stretch webbing base creates a soft lounging...
Category
2010s American Modern Stephen Kenn Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
Black & Charcoal Outdoor Lounge Chair
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Inspired by weekend visits to the stark desert landscapes found a few hours east of Los Angeles, the Outdoor Collection by Stephen Kenn is composed of steel frames that have been zin...
Category
2010s American Modern Stephen Kenn Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
$2,200 / item
Antique Nickel Aluminum Compression Bench
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Compression Bench by Stephen Kenn is a celebration of simplicity and strength. The bars are held together without nails or welds, but through compression along steel rods. The Compression Bench can be paired with the matching Compression Table or used as a standalone piece.
Every Stephen Kenn piece is made to order through our Los Angeles studio in partnership with a number of small businesses and fabricators in the LA area.
With this customizable bench...
Category
2010s American Modern Stephen Kenn Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Steel
$4,500 / item
Outdoor Charcoal Coffee Table
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Inspired by weekend visits to the stark desert landscapes found a few hours east of Los Angeles, the Stephen Kenn Outdoor Collection is composed o...
Category
2010s American Modern Stephen Kenn Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
$3,400 / item
Outdoor Cream and Charcoal Chair
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Inspired by weekend visits to the stark desert landscapes found a few hours east of Los Angeles, this collection is composed of steel frames that have been zinc primed and powder coa...
Category
2010s American Modern Stephen Kenn Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
$3,500 / item
Tan & Charcoal Outdoor Lounge Chair
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Inspired by weekend visits to the Stark desert landscapes found a few hours east of Los Angeles, the Outdoor Collection by Stephen Kenn is composed of steel frames that have been zin...
Category
2010s American Modern Stephen Kenn Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
$2,200 / item
Black & Tan Outdoor Lounge Chair
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Inspired by weekend visits to the stark desert landscapes found a few hours east of Los Angeles, this collection is composed of steel frames that have been zinc primed and powder coa...
Category
2010s American Modern Stephen Kenn Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
$2,200 / item
Outdoor Tan and Charcoal Pool Chaise
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Inspired by weekend visits to the stark desert landscapes found a few hours east of Los Angeles, the Outdoor Collection by Stephen Kenn is composed of steel frames that have been zinc primed and powder coated for rust resistance, interwoven stretch webbing for a soft and springy seating experience, and UV and weather resistant Sunbrella Heritage fabric. This version features this version tan webbing and a charcoal powder coated frame; custom dimensions, materials, and finishes are available.
There’s no better place for an outdoor nap than the Pool Chaise...
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2010s American Modern Stephen Kenn Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
$4,500 / item
Blackened Aluminum Compression Bench
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Compression bench by Stephen Kenn is a celebration of simplicity and strength. The bars are held together without nails or welds, but through compression along steel rods. The Compression Bench can be paired with the matching Compression Table or used as a standalone piece.
Every Stephen Kenn piece is made to order through our Los Angeles studio in partnership with a number of small businesses and fabricators in the LA area.
With this customizable bench...
Category
2010s American Modern Stephen Kenn Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Steel
$3,500 / item
Grounded Collection Leather-Wrapped Planter
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Conceived while in lockdown in 2020, the Grounded Collection from Stephen Kenn is a mediation on being grounded in peaceful creative work, while enduring forced isolation from community. The concept of the collection is a play on the dual definitions of the word "grounded," from "not allowed to participate in social or recreational activities" to "well-balanced and sensible."
This piece includes a powder coated basin that has been wrapped in leather and stitched by hand, set in a river rock base. The vegetable tanned leather has been hand-aged to a rich patina using oils and waxes. Planter drains...
Category
2010s American Modern Stephen Kenn Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cast Stone, Steel
Outdoor Charcoal Dining Table
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Inspired by weekend visits to the stark desert landscapes found a few hours east of Los Angeles, this collection is composed of steel frames that have been zinc primed and powder coa...
Category
2010s American Modern Stephen Kenn Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
$2,000 / item
Outdoor Coffee Table with Bone Powdercoat
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Inspired by weekend visits to the stark desert landscapes found a few hours east of Los Angeles, the Stephen Kenn Outdoor Collection is composed o...
Category
2010s American Modern Stephen Kenn Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
$3,400 / item
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Stephen Kenn building and garden elements for sale on 1stDibs.
Stephen Kenn building and garden elements are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of steel and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Stephen Kenn building and garden elements, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original building and garden elements by Stephen Kenn were created in the modern style in united states during the 21st century and contemporary. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider building and garden elements by Ten10, Bertu Furniture, and Rachel Bullock. Prices for Stephen Kenn building and garden elements can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $2,000 and can go as high as $9,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,400.