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Stephen Kenn Dining 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
Ebonized Oak and Antique Brass Large Dining Table
Ebonized Oak and Antique Brass Large Dining Table

Ebonized Oak and Antique Brass Large Dining Table

By Stephen Kenn

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A solid oak and steel dining table, perfect for seating 6-10 people comfortably. This version has an antique brass frame finish and an ebonized oak tabletop. White oak, walnut, or ma...

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2010s American Modern Stephen Kenn Dining Room Sets

Materials

Steel

Blackened Steel Dining Chair with Black Leather Upholstered Seat
Blackened Steel Dining Chair with Black Leather Upholstered Seat

Blackened Steel Dining Chair with Black Leather Upholstered Seat

By Stephen Kenn

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A steel and leather chair with a comfortable seat, easily stackable to save space when needed. This tonal version has a blackened steel frame with a black leather upholstered seat. S...

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2010s American Modern Stephen Kenn Dining Room Sets

Materials

Steel

Ebonized Oak and Antique Copper Dining Set
Ebonized Oak and Antique Copper Dining Set

Ebonized Oak and Antique Copper Dining Set

By Stephen Kenn

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Clean lines and high quality materials are the basis of Stephen Kenn's Inheritance Collection. This simple yet elegant dining set features a solid ebonized oak tabletop with an antiq...

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2010s American Modern Stephen Kenn Dining Room Sets

Materials

Steel

Granite Leather and Antique Brass Dining Chair with Blackened Steel Frame
Granite Leather and Antique Brass Dining Chair with Blackened Steel Frame

Granite Leather and Antique Brass Dining Chair with Blackened Steel Frame

By Stephen Kenn

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A steel and leather chair with a comfortable seat, easily stackable to save space when needed. This version has a blackened steel frame, am antique brass backrest, and a granite leat...

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2010s American Modern Stephen Kenn Dining Room Sets

Materials

Steel

Walnut and Antique Nickel Dining Set with Four Dining Chairs
Walnut and Antique Nickel Dining Set with Four Dining Chairs

Walnut and Antique Nickel Dining Set with Four Dining Chairs

By Stephen Kenn

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Dining goods are one of the newest additions to Stephen Kenn's The Inheritance collection. A solid walnut and steel dining table with simple and modern lines, with a set of four matc...

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2010s American Modern Stephen Kenn Dining Room Sets

Materials

Steel

Ebonized Oak and Polished Nickel Large Dining Table
Ebonized Oak and Polished Nickel Large Dining Table

Ebonized Oak and Polished Nickel Large Dining Table

By Stephen Kenn

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Clean lines and high quality materials are the basis of Stephen Kenn's Inheritance Collection. This simple yet elegant dining table can comfortably seat up to 10 guests, and features...

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2010s American Modern Stephen Kenn Dining Room Sets

Materials

Nickel

Antique Brass, Blackened Steel & Sunbrella Cream Canvas Dining Chair
Antique Brass, Blackened Steel & Sunbrella Cream Canvas Dining Chair

Antique Brass, Blackened Steel & Sunbrella Cream Canvas Dining Chair

By Stephen Kenn

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A steel and canvas chair with a comfortable seat, easily stackable to save space when needed. This version has a blackened steel frame, an antique brass backrest, and a Sunbrella cre...

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2010s American Modern Stephen Kenn Dining Room Sets

Materials

Steel

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Stephen Kenn dining room sets for sale on 1stDibs.

Stephen Kenn dining room sets 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 dining room sets, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original dining room sets by Stephen Kenn were created in the modern style in united states during the 21st century and contemporary. Prices for Stephen Kenn dining room sets can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,325 and can go as high as $9,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $8,500.