Stephen Kenn Chaise Longues

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.

Creator: Stephen Kenn

Outdoor Tan and Charcoal Pool Chaise

$4,500 / 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 Chaise Longues

Materials

Steel

Vintage Military Canvas and Marbled Rust Chaise Longue

$4,800 / item

Vintage Military Canvas and Marbled Rust Chaise Longue

By Stephen Kenn

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The Inheritance Chaise Lounge by Stephen Kenn is as comfortable as it is unique. The design features an exposed construction composed of three elements - a steel frame, plush upholst...

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2010s American Modern Stephen Kenn Chaise Longues

Materials

Steel

Vintage Military Canvas and Marbled Rust Chaise Longue

$4,800 / item

Vintage Military Canvas and Marbled Rust Chaise Longue

By Stephen Kenn

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Part of the original Inheritance collection, the Chaise Lounge is a great standalone piece or as part of a modular sectional. It is ideal for stretching out and lounging with its ge...

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2010s American Modern Stephen Kenn Chaise Longues

Materials

Steel

Vintage Military Canvas and Blackened Steel Chaise Lounge

$4,800 / item

Vintage Military Canvas and Blackened Steel Chaise Lounge

By Stephen Kenn

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The Inheritance Chaise Lounge by Stephen Kenn is as comfortable as it is unique. The design features an exposed construction composed of three elements - a steel frame, plush upholstery, and supportive belts. The deep seating area is perfect for a relaxing lounge experience. 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 highly customizable chaise lounge you can select from a wide range of finishes and materials to complement your home and lifestyle - please message us to see our Customization Guide with all available options. Since the development of the Inheritance Collection, Stephen Kenn has been inspired by the history inherent in vintage military-issue materials. This version of our Inheritance chaise lounge is upholstered with salvaged vintage...

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2010s American Modern Stephen Kenn Chaise Longues

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Steel

Black Wool and Antique Brass Chaise Lounge

$6,000 / item

Black Wool and Antique Brass Chaise Lounge

By Stephen Kenn

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The Inheritance Chaise Lounge by Stephen Kenn is as comfortable as it is unique. The design features an exposed construction composed of three elements - a steel frame, plush upholst...

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2010s American Modern Stephen Kenn Chaise Longues

Materials

Steel

Natural Canvas & Tarnished Brass Chaise Lounge

$5,700 / item

Natural Canvas & Tarnished Brass Chaise Lounge

By Stephen Kenn

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The Inheritance Chaise Lounge by Stephen Kenn is as comfortable as it is unique. The design features an exposed construction composed of three elements - a steel frame, plush upholst...

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2010s American Modern Stephen Kenn Chaise Longues

Materials

Steel

Black Wool and Antique Nickel Chaise Lounge

$6,000 / item

Black Wool and Antique Nickel Chaise Lounge

By Stephen Kenn

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The Inheritance Chaise Lounge by Stephen Kenn is as comfortable as it is unique. The design features an exposed construction composed of three elements - a steel frame, plush upholst...

Category

2010s American Modern Stephen Kenn Chaise Longues

Materials

Steel

Black Canvas and Antique Brass Chaise Longue

$4,800 / item

Black Canvas and Antique Brass Chaise Longue

By Stephen Kenn

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The Inheritance Chaise Lounge by Stephen Kenn is as comfortable as it is unique. The design features an exposed construction composed of three elements - a steel frame, plush upholst...

Category

2010s American Modern Stephen Kenn Chaise Longues

Materials

Steel

Italian Chaise Longue silk

$9,800

H 25 in W 53 in D 24 in

Italian Chaise Longue silk

Located in Long Island, NY

Italian Chaise Longue .Elegant and Timeless. Beautiful Reds and Gold Colors in Silk .

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Early 2000s Italian International Style Stephen Kenn Chaise Longues

Materials

Silk

Vintage Brown Leather Chaise Longue

$7,275 / item

H 36.62 in W 69.3 in D 25.99 in

Vintage Brown Leather Chaise Longue

By Enrico Pellizzoni

Located in Milan, IT

Showcasing a fluid silhouette crafted of bronzed cylindrical steel, padded in expanded polyurethane, and upholstered in vintage brown leather, this elegant chaise longue makes for th...

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2010s Italian Modern Stephen Kenn Chaise Longues

Materials

Leather

French Antique Swan Neck Recamier Chaise Lounge

$3,800

H 34.25 in W 62 in D 24 in

French Antique Swan Neck Recamier Chaise Lounge

Located in Hopewell, NJ

A fine antique French walnut recamier or chaise lounge with carved swan heads at posts, lovely neutral vintage upholstery and bolster pillow, circa 1930. The chaise rests on four ca...

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1930s French Empire Vintage Stephen Kenn Chaise Longues

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Una 'Articolo Indeterminativo' Wood Chaise Longue

$23,363

H 33.47 in W 88.59 in D 33.86 in

Una 'Articolo Indeterminativo' Wood Chaise Longue

By Stefano Marolla

Located in Roma, IT

The chaise longue is the third piece of the collection Una (Articolo Indeterminativo) by Stefano Marolla. The name of the collection comes from the Italian grammar where the indeterminative article precedes a non-identified noun. The objects play on the ambiguity of the matter than can deceive the eye: a sturdy element like wood, hand-curved and levigated, looks like a light tapestry. The curves and the soft drapery of the wood are inspired by a long and attentive study on the usage of drapery in art’s history, going back from the ancient Greece to Bernini’s sculptures...

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2010s Italian Modern Stephen Kenn Chaise Longues

Materials

Wood

Upholstered Daybed Chaise Longues

$2,400

H 34 in W 70 in D 32 in

Upholstered Daybed Chaise Longues

Located in Sheffield, MA

Graceful and inviting, the recamier chaise with arched back and rolled arm. The fainting couch is upholstered but it does show some ware. Although made in the Victorian period, it ...

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Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique Stephen Kenn Chaise Longues

Materials

Upholstery

Penelope Green Chaise Longue

$4,930 / item

H 28.35 in W 61.42 in D 21.26 in

Penelope Green Chaise Longue

By Pier Luigi Frighetto by Black Tie

Located in Milan, IT

The curved Silhouette of this superbly elegant chaise longue provides a chic and comfortable seat that will highlight the decor of any bedroom or...

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2010s Italian Stephen Kenn Chaise Longues

Materials

Metal, Other

Vintage Bamboo & Rattan Chaise Lounge

$1,950

H 30 in W 76 in D 26 in

Vintage Bamboo & Rattan Chaise Lounge

Located in Dallas, TX

Vintage bamboo and rattan chaise lounge/divan. Good, sturdy condition with some wear due to normal age and use. No cushions included.

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1970s Other Vintage Stephen Kenn Chaise Longues

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Modern Oversized Chaise Lounge

$7,200

H 28 in W 87 in D 31 in

Modern Oversized Chaise Lounge

Located in New York, NY

Modern Oversized Chaise Lounge / Daybed. Upholstered in an off-white fabric.

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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Stephen Kenn Chaise Longues

Materials

Fabric

19th Century French Garden Chaise

$1,280Sale Price|20% Off

H 30.5 in W 20.5 in D 35 in

19th Century French Garden Chaise

Located in Charleston, SC

Rare 19th century iron French garden chaise. A delightful piece made of hand-forged iron -now patinated with rust with natural colored antique linen.

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Late 19th Century French Antique Stephen Kenn Chaise Longues

Materials

Wrought Iron

Forged Steel Chaise Longue

On Hold|~~$3,600~~

H 29 in W 25 in D 76 in

Forged Steel Chaise Longue

Located in Chireno, TX

Forged steel chaise longue, adorned in brass detail. Sold with newly-made tie-on upholstered cushion in antique hand-loomed French thistle and natural canvas. All...

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Early 2000s French French Provincial Stephen Kenn Chaise Longues

Materials

Steel, Brass

Vintage Woven Rattan Ikea Chaise Lounge

$1,250

H 34.75 in W 30.25 in D 38 in

Vintage Woven Rattan Ikea Chaise Lounge

By IKEA

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This vintage IKEA "Karlskrona" chaise lounge, designed by Nike Karlsson, is a masterclass in Scandinavian modern design, merging sculptural fluidity with organic materiality. Hand-wo...

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Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stephen Kenn Chaise Longues

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

Vintage Bent Rattan Chaise Lounge - A Pair

$2,750 / set

H 31.25 in W 25.75 in D 42.75 in

Vintage Bent Rattan Chaise Lounge - A Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

These exceptional vintage chaise lounges represent the height of 1970s organic modernism. Expertly crafted from high-quality bent rattan, the frames feature a striking concentric rin...

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Late 20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Stephen Kenn Chaise Longues

Materials

Rattan

Stephen Kenn chaise longues for sale on 1stDibs.

Stephen Kenn chaise longues 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 chaise longues, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original chaise longues 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 chaise longues by and Susan Hornbeak-Ortiz . Prices for Stephen Kenn chaise longues can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $4,500 and can go as high as $6,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,800.

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