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Stephen Kenn Stools

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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
Military Canvas & Antique Brass Barstool
Military Canvas & Antique Brass Barstool

Military Canvas & Antique Brass Barstool

By Stephen Kenn

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The Inheritance Barstool by Stephen Kenn is comfortable, stackable, and extensively customizable. It has been designed to withstand the rigors of a bar or restaurant environment, while still elegant enough to fit well in a residential home. 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. The design is highly customizable, so you can select from a range of metal finishes and upholstery materials that will complement your space and durability needs - 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 Barstool is upholstered with salvaged vintage military canvas...

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2010s North American Modern Stephen Kenn Stools

Materials

Metal, Brass

Military Canvas & Antique Nickel Barstool
Military Canvas & Antique Nickel Barstool

Military Canvas & Antique Nickel Barstool

By Stephen Kenn

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The Inheritance Barstool by Stephen Kenn is comfortable, stackable, and extensively customizable. It has been designed to withstand the rigors of a bar or restaurant environment, while still elegant enough to fit well in a residential home. 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. The design is highly customizable, so you can select from a range of metal finishes and upholstery materials that will complement your space and durability needs - 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 Barstool is upholstered with salvaged vintage military canvas material. Each piece of canvas is distinctive and will have unique attributes from its long history of use, including small imperfections, stamps, lettering, patches, or markings from the soldiers who used them, as well as shade variations in olives and greens. The foam seat cushion sits atop an antique nickel...

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2010s North American Modern Stephen Kenn Stools

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Metal, Brass

Military Canvas & Blackened Steel Barstool
Military Canvas & Blackened Steel Barstool

Military Canvas & Blackened Steel Barstool

By Stephen Kenn

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The Inheritance Barstool by Stephen Kenn is comfortable, stackable, and extensively customizable. It has been designed to withstand the rigors of a bar or restaurant environment, while still elegant enough to fit well in a residential home. 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. The design is highly customizable, so you can select from a range of metal finishes and upholstery materials that will complement your space and durability needs - 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 Barstool is upholstered with salvaged vintage military canvas...

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2010s North American Modern Stephen Kenn Stools

Materials

Metal, Brass

Black Leather & Blackened Steel Barstool
Black Leather & Blackened Steel Barstool

Black Leather & Blackened Steel Barstool

By Stephen Kenn

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The Inheritance Barstool by Stephen Kenn is comfortable, stackable, and extensively customizable. It has been designed to withstand the rigors of a bar or restaurant environment, whi...

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2010s North American Modern Stephen Kenn Stools

Materials

Metal, Nickel, Steel

Natural Veg Tan Leather & Blackened Steel Barstool
Natural Veg Tan Leather & Blackened Steel Barstool

Natural Veg Tan Leather & Blackened Steel Barstool

By Stephen Kenn

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The Inheritance Barstool by Stephen Kenn is comfortable, stackable, and extensively customizable. It has been designed to withstand the rigors of a bar or restaurant environment, while still elegant enough to fit well in a residential home. 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. The design is highly customizable, so you can select from a range of metal finishes and upholstery materials that will complement your space and durability needs - please message us to see our Customization Guide with all available options. This version of our Inheritance Barstool is upholstered in natural veg tan...

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2010s North American Modern Stephen Kenn Stools

Materials

Metal, Steel

Black Leather & Antique Brass Barstool
Black Leather & Antique Brass Barstool

Black Leather & Antique Brass Barstool

By Stephen Kenn

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The Inheritance Barstool by Stephen Kenn is comfortable, stackable, and extensively customizable. It has been designed to withstand the rigors of a bar or restaurant environment, whi...

Category

2010s North American Modern Stephen Kenn Stools

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Metal, Brass

Natural Veg Tan Leather & Antique Brass Barstool
Natural Veg Tan Leather & Antique Brass Barstool

Natural Veg Tan Leather & Antique Brass Barstool

By Stephen Kenn

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The Inheritance Barstool by Stephen Kenn is comfortable, stackable, and extensively customizable. It has been designed to withstand the rigors of a bar or restaurant environment, while still elegant enough to fit well in a residential home. 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. The design is highly customizable, so you can select from a range of metal finishes and upholstery materials that will complement your space and durability needs - please message us to see our Customization Guide with all available options. This version of our Inheritance Barstool is upholstered in natural veg tan...

Category

2010s North American Modern Stephen Kenn Stools

Materials

Metal, Brass

Natural Veg Tan Leather & Antique Nickel Barstool
Natural Veg Tan Leather & Antique Nickel Barstool

Natural Veg Tan Leather & Antique Nickel Barstool

By Stephen Kenn

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The Inheritance Barstool by Stephen Kenn is comfortable, stackable, and extensively customizable. It has been designed to withstand the rigors of a bar or restaurant environment, while still elegant enough to fit well in a residential home. 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. The design is highly customizable, so you can select from a range of metal finishes and upholstery materials that will complement your space and durability needs - please message us to see our Customization Guide with all available options. This version of our Inheritance Barstool is upholstered in natural veg tan...

Category

2010s North American Modern Stephen Kenn Stools

Materials

Metal, Nickel

Black Leather & Antique Nickel Barstool
Black Leather & Antique Nickel Barstool

Black Leather & Antique Nickel Barstool

By Stephen Kenn

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The Inheritance Barstool by Stephen Kenn is comfortable, stackable, and extensively customizable. It has been designed to withstand the rigors of a bar or restaurant environment, while still elegant enough to fit well in a residential home. 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. The design is highly customizable, so you can select from a range of metal finishes and upholstery materials that will complement your space and durability needs - please message us to see our Customization Guide with all available options. This version of our Inheritance Barstool is upholstered in black leather from the Valhalla Collection by Moore & Giles. The foam seat cushion sits atop an antique nickel...

Category

2010s North American Modern Stephen Kenn Stools

Materials

Metal, Nickel

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Stephen Kenn stools for sale on 1stDibs.

Stephen Kenn stools are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Stephen Kenn stools, although black editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original stools by Stephen Kenn were created in the modern style in north america during the 21st century and contemporary. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider stools by Brett Paulin, STACKLAB, and Crump and Kwash. Prices for Stephen Kenn stools can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,475 and can go as high as $1,900, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,800.