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Stephen Kenn Lounge Chairs

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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
Grounded Collection Leather Chaise Lounge
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 commun...
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2010s American Modern Stephen Kenn Lounge Chairs

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Cast Stone, 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...
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2010s American Modern Stephen Kenn Lounge Chairs

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Steel

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...
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2010s American Modern Stephen Kenn Lounge Chairs

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Steel

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...
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2010s American Modern Stephen Kenn Lounge Chairs

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Steel

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Stephen Kenn lounge chairs 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 lounge chairs, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original lounge chairs 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 lounge chairs by LAUN, Jhon Ortiz, and The Tailored Home. Prices for Stephen Kenn lounge chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $2,200 and can go as high as $7,400, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,200.

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