The Inheritance Collection
Stephen Kenn is a Los Angeles based design studio with a focus on furniture and leather goods. Driven by curiosity, Stephen takes a thoughtful and optimistic approach to his work, believing there is always a way to make things simpler. He begins all design projects by seeking out good materials and experimenting with new processes.
The Inheritance Collection Designed and made in Los Angeles In 2011 Stephen Kenn created The Inheritance Collection with a view to simplify upholstered furniture by exposing the structure and using minimal materials. Each piece begins as a plated steel frame with supporting belts composed of cotton webbing and leather. The feather down pillows and foam seat cushions are upholstered with canvas, wool or leather. In 2016 the collection was expanded to include a dining table and chair, a bed, and several smaller tables. The collection is produced entirely in Los Angeles and Stephen is present for every step of the production process, from first sketch to completed piece. Using sustainable materials and practicing responsible manufacturing have always been essential parts of Stephen s design work with The Inheritance Collection.
A Military Canvas Sofa with quilted military canvas and indigo cotton pillows. A mix of steel & leather and steel & oak Dining Chairs complement the Inheritance Dining Table.
Good design should embody the simplest, most functional form and the materials used should wear well into the future. Stephen Kenn
Inheritance Sofa 104W 36D 30H in
Smoke Leather Two Seat Sofa and vintage indigo cotton pillow alongside a table by Isamu Noguchi and artwork and mirror by Stephen Kenn. Inheritance Two Seat Sofa 82W 36D 30H in
Inheritance Loveseat Inheritance Two Seat Sofa 64W 36D 30H in
Chaise shown here with addition of arm on right side. Inheritance Chaise 34W 64D 30H in
Inheritance Bench 48W 28D 17H in
Inheritance Armchair 32W 36D 30H in
Inheritance Chair 24W 36D 30H in
Inheritance Ottoman White Mongolian Sheepskin and Polished Brass Armchair and Ottoman with vintage lamp by Serge Mouille. 24W 20D 17H in
Inheritance Coffee Table Custom Dimensions Available
Walnut Leather and Military Canvas Sofas with steel and mixed wood Block Tables, and a pair of vintage PK22 chairs by Danish designer Poul Kjærholm.
Inheritance Sectional Sofa 01. Sofa and Loveseat with additional arm on right side. 02. Sofa paired with a Bench, where bench can function as a chaise style extension on either side, or as an ottoman. 03. Loveseat with an arm added to one side and Chaise Lounge with an arm added on opposite side. 04. Loveseat paired with a Chaise Lounge, where Chaise can be positioned on either right or left side of the Loveseat. 05. Loveseat with two Chaise Lounges, each with an arm added. The seating pieces in The Inheritance Collection are all the same depth, allowing for modular configurations. By connecting Loveseats, Sofas, Benches and Chaise Lounges a variety of sectional style sofas can be made. The pieces can be used independently of each other, or connected with leather cuffs on the frames. 06. Two Sofas connected to a Loveseat to create a large C shaped sectional.
Inheritance Three Piece Sofa Created for clients that have small elevators, narrow staircases, or tight doorways, this version of the Inheritance Sofa breaks down into three pieces to allow for easier movement in small spaces. Some light assembly is required to reassemble the frame once in place. 104W 36D 30H in
Inheritance Side Table 20W 12D 25H in
Inheritance Block Table 17W 13D 13H in
Inheritance Wing Table The Wing Table fits on the arm of any Inheritance Sofa, Two Seat Sofa, or Armchair. Easily installed with four thumb screws. 36W 6D 6H in
Inheritance Expandable Dining Table A solid oak and steel dining table with a unique expandable feature. A leaf sits just beneath the table surface, and is easily spun into place allowing for expansion from 60 to 96 and seating 6-10 people comfortably. A white oak top and various frame finish options are also available. 60-96W 40D 30H in
Inheritance Dining Chair 19W 21D 32H in
Inheritance Bed Available in all sizes
Military Canvas and Polished Brass Sofa with mixed wood Block Tables and custom made indigo cotton floor pillow.
Stephen Kenn + Truck Furniture In May of 2014 Stephen Kenn visited Truck Furniture in Osaka, Japan. A longtime fan of the furniture crafted at Truck, Stephen was thrilled to finally meet Truck s owner and designer Tokuhiko Kise. During the course of their conversation they discovered an unusual kinship and likeminded design philosophy. They both believe strongly in using materials that will improve with age and use, and designing pieces that are unique, but feel comfortable and familiar. The opportunity to work together came soon and they created a unique collaborative collection that was originally showcased in the Deus ex Machina store in the Harajuku neighborhood of Tokyo. The collection consists of two unique sofas based on the Inheritance Sofa design but using two signature Truck materials, an olive corduroy and a clay colored suede leather. Also in the collection is a classic Truck chair design, the Boomerang Chair + Ottoman, upholstered in Stephen Kenn s signature vintage military canvas.
Cord Sofa Boomerang Chair Dirt Sofa Stephen Kenn + Truck Furniture This project was a reminder to me that design is about more than making things, it s also about who you get to meet and learn from along the way. Stephen Kenn
Standard Materials. Stephen Kenn Studio offers a variety of standard upholstery, frame, and belt options, but also welcomes the use of COM/COL
Stephen Kenn + Danfield Leather Clay Stephen Kenn has designed a collection for Danfield Leather in Los Angeles. These vegetable tanned leathers are sustainably sourced and ecologically friendly. The rich colors were inspired by a variety of personal objects and natural materials that Stephen has collected over time. Indigo Obsidian Smoke Stone Walnut
Military Indigo Natural Vintage military canvas in a variety of unique shades. Canvas Black
Wool Black Grey
Webbing 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 01. Charcoal 02. White 03. Grey 04. Black 05. Olive 06. Natural 07. Indigo 08. Swiss Military 09. Outdoor
Frame Finishes 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 10. Polished Black Nickel 11. Polished Brass 12. Polished Nickel 13. Polished Copper 14. Marbled Rust 15. Backened Steal 16. Antique Brass 17. Antique Copper 18. Antique Nickel
Belt Leather 19 20 21 22 19. Black 20. Oxblood 21. Cognac 22. Natural
Buckles 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 23. Polished Brass 24. Polished Black Nickel 25. Polished Copper 26. Polished Nickel 27. Antique Brass 28. Blackened Steel 29. Antique Nickel
Stephen Kenn Studio 1250 Long Beach Ave. #120 Los Angeles, CA 90021 +1 323.920.4210 contact@stephenkenn.com stephenkenn.com