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Stephen Kenn Living Room Sets

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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
Waxed Potomac Tan Leather and Antique Brass Sofa Set
Waxed Potomac Tan Leather and Antique Brass Sofa Set

Waxed Potomac Tan Leather and Antique Brass Sofa Set

By Stephen Kenn

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This set, featuring the two-seat sofa and two ottomans from Stephen Kenn's Inheritance collection, is ideal for apartments or smaller spaces requiring a smaller footprint. This set ...

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2010s American Modern Stephen Kenn Living Room Sets

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Dark Olive Heavy Canvas Sofa and Ottoman Set
Dark Olive Heavy Canvas Sofa and Ottoman Set

Dark Olive Heavy Canvas Sofa and Ottoman Set

By Stephen Kenn

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This Sofa set from the Stephen Kenn Inheritance Collection was designed for maximum comfort and functionality. The Sofa was originally conceived in 2011 as the first piece in The In...

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2010s American Modern Stephen Kenn Living Room Sets

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Steel

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Stephen Kenn living room sets for sale on 1stDibs.

Stephen Kenn living room sets 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 living room sets, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original living room sets by Stephen Kenn were created in the modern style in united states during the 21st century and contemporary. Prices for Stephen Kenn living room sets can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $11,600 and can go as high as $11,800, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $11,700.