Stephen Kenn Lounge Chairs
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.
2010s American Modern Stephen Kenn Lounge Chairs
Cast Stone, Steel
2010s American Modern Stephen Kenn Lounge Chairs
Steel
2010s American Modern Stephen Kenn Lounge Chairs
Steel
2010s American Modern Stephen Kenn Lounge Chairs
Steel
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Stephen Kenn Lounge Chairs
Chrome
1980s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stephen Kenn Lounge Chairs
Steel
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stephen Kenn Lounge Chairs
Wood
2010s American Modern Stephen Kenn Lounge Chairs
Wool, Synthetic, Faux Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Stephen Kenn Lounge Chairs
Metal, Chrome
2010s Asian Modern Stephen Kenn Lounge Chairs
Metal
1980s Vintage Stephen Kenn Lounge Chairs
Velvet
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stephen Kenn Lounge Chairs
PVC
2010s South African Modern Stephen Kenn Lounge Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Stephen Kenn Lounge Chairs
Bentwood
1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stephen Kenn Lounge Chairs
Chrome
2010s Mexican Modern Stephen Kenn Lounge Chairs
Metal