the inheritance collection - stephen kenn · and designer tokuhiko kise. during the course of their...
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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.
TheInheritanceCollection
Designed and made in Los Angeles In 2011 Stephen Kenn created The InheritanceCollection with a view to simplify upholstered furniture by exposing the structure and using minimal materials.
Each piece begins as a plated steel frame withsupporting belts composed of cotton webbing andleather. The feather down pillows and foam seatcushions 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 andStephen is present for every step of the productionprocess, from first sketch to completed piece.
Using sustainable materials and practicing responsible manufacturing have always been essential parts ofStephen’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
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Inheritance Sofa
104W × 36D × 30H in
Inheritance Two Seat Sofa
82W × 36D × 30H in
Smoke Leather Two Seat Sofaand vintage indigo cotton pillow alongside a table by Isamu Noguchi and artwork and mirror by Stephen Kenn.
Inheritance Two Seat SofaInheritance Loveseat
64W × 36D × 30H in
Inheritance Chaise
34W × 64D × 30H in
Chaise shown here with addition of arm on right side.
Inheritance Bench
48W × 28D × 17H in
Inheritance Armchair
32W × 36D × 30H in
Inheritance Chair
24W × 36D × 30H in
Inheritance Ottoman
24W × 20D × 17H in
White Mongolian Sheepskinand Polished Brass Armchair and Ottoman with vintage lamp by Serge Mouille.
Inheritance Coffee Table
Custom Dimensions Avai lable
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 bepositioned on either right or left side of the Loveseat.
05. Loveseat with two Chaise Lounges, each with an arm added.
06. Two Sofas connected to aLoveseat to create a large “C” shaped sectional.
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.
Inheritance Three Piece Sofa
104W × 36D × 30H in
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.
Inheritance Side Table
20W × 12D × 25H in
Inheritance Block Table
17W × 13D × 13H in
Inheritance Wing Table
36W × 6D × 6H in
The Wing Table fits on the arm of any Inheritance Sofa, Two Seat Sofa, or Armchair.
Easily installed with four thumb screws.
Inheritance Expandable Dining Table
60-96W × 40D × 30H in
A solid oak and steeldining table with a unique expandable feature. A leafsits 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 arealso available.
Inheritance Dining Chair
19W × 21D × 32H in
Inheritance Bed
Avai lable in al l s izes
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 wasoriginally 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 Truckmaterials, 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.
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This project was a reminder to me that designis about more than making things, it’s alsoabout who you get to meet and learn fromalong the way.“
— Stephen Kenn
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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 has designeda 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.
Stephen Kenn + Danfield Leather
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Nat
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Canvas
Vintage military canvas in a variety of unique shades.
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Wool
Webbing
01. Charcoal 02. White 03. Grey 04. Black
05. Olive 06. Natural 07. Indigo 08. Swiss Military 09. Outdoor
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Frame Finishes
10. Polished Black Nickel 11. Polished Brass 12. Polished Nickel13. Polished Copper 14. Marbled Rust 15. Backened Steal16. Antique Brass 17. Antique Copper 18. Antique Nickel
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
Belt Leather
19. Black 20. Oxblood21. Cognac 22. Natural
19 20 21 22
23. Polished Brass 24. Polished Black Nickel 25. Polished Copper26. Polished Nickel 27. Antique Brass 28. Blackened Steel 29. Antique Nickel
Buckles
23 24 25 26
27 28 29
