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.
$5,700 / item
Ebonized Oak and Antique Copper Small Dining Table
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A solid oak top with an ebonized finish and antique copper steel frame dining table with simple and modern lines. Pairs well with the Inherita...
Steel
$6,000 / item
Walnut and Antique Nickel Small Dining Table
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A newer addition to Stephen Kenn's The Inheritance Collection-dining. A solid walnut and steel dining table with simple, minimal and modern lines. Pairs well with the Inheritance Din...
Steel
Modern Burl Dining Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Modern burl wood dining table, with Parsons style legs, one drawer, a 'rustic' warm brown finish with subtle distressing and a hand-rubbed finish. Dimen...
Wood
Sunset Dining Table, 8 ft, in Dark Walnut by August Abode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing our artisan-made Sunset Dining Table. A new piece with a timeworn feel--the solid wood top is paired with lathe-turned legs, which taper down to ball feet. The design melds vintage-inspired details with a contemporary scale. Inspired by candle-lit dinners perched atop Lookout Mountain...
Oak, Walnut
$3,700
H 30.25 in W 75 in D 31.75 in
Antique English Country Farm Dining Breakfast Table Farmhouse 75" Wide Oak 19thC
Located in Tyler, TX
CHARMING Antique English Country Farmhouse Oak Breakfast Dining Table ~~75" Wide~~Late 19th C. This table has "the look"~~one of our most often requested items~~Versatile size~~turn...
Oak
Antique Hand Carved Oak Jacobean Dining Table, Circa 1910s
Located in Germantown, MD
Gorgeous Hand carved oak Jacobean style dining table. Use as a library/office table or desk. Beautiful oak top with substantial hand carved...
Oak
Fine French Art Deco Rectangular Oak Dining Table
Located in Long Island City, NY
Rectangular top is supported by four legs with brass details and a dual arc-shaped base.
Brass
Christian Liaigre Ebonized Oak "Courier" Dining Table
By Christian Liaigre
Located in Philadelphia, PA
We are pleased to present a Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt "Courier" Dining Table. This table features an open grain ebonized oak wood that has aged gracefully over time. It is not pitch black, but a dark espresso brown table with black undertones. Very good overall condition with minor imperfections. This table was originally designed by Liaigre for his own house in Ile de Re, France, showcasing his impeccable taste and attention to detail. This long dining table is a stunning piece that blends minimalist design with rustic farmhouse charm. The rectangular top of the table features beveled sides, adding an elegant touch to the overall design. The trestle-style base, with its thick x-form legs, provides sturdy support and creates a striking visual statement. The excellent joinery and craftsmanship can be seen throughout. Ships from Philadelphia. We have the largest collection in the US of previously-owned Liaigre pieces. While this example does not retain the makers stamp, it is unmistakably an authentic Courier table...
Oak
$27,161 / item
H 29.5 in W 132 in D 48 in
Pebble Edge English Walnut Dining oval Table by Jonathan Field
By Jonathan Field
Located in London, GB
The Pebble Edge Oval Table on Chapel Legs: The pebble edge refers to the tabletop edge, which takes inspiration from the perfect skimming stone, a stone that has been smoothed and made tactile by natural forces. The photographs show it with the Carol Bentwood walnut chairs. The two pieces of English walnut used for the top are joined centrally along the live edge and held in place with butterfly ties on the underside. The tabletop stands...
Walnut
$3,200
H 29.93 in Dm 47.25 in
Round Brutalist Dining Table in Oak, Mid Century Modern, Made in France, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A stunning solid oak round dining table in the brutalist style, crafted in France during the 1960s by a French cabinetmaker. This mid-century modern piece features a robust and minim...
Oak
Antiqued Gold Finish Baroque Style Dining Table Base
Located in Sheffield, MA
Glam up your dining experience with this antiqued gold "gilt" toned Baroque Hollywood Regency styled metal and glass dining table. Be it ...
Iron
$15,613Sale Price|37% Off
H 28.5 in W 91.5 in D 40 in
Maison Jansen Carved Stone, Oak and Lacquered Vellum Dining Table, c. 1940
By Maison Jansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful Maison Jansen carved stone, oak and lacquered vellum dining table, circa 1940s, made in France. One base element marked "2184" in wax p...
Stone
$1,800
H 29 in W 60 in D 42 in
Organic Mid Century Oak Dining Table by Jack Van der Molen for Jamestown
By Jamestown Lounge Company, Jack Van der Molen
Located in New York, NY
Sophisticated and chic organic modern extension dining table from the Americana Casual series designed by Jack Van der Molen for the Jamestown Lounge ...
Oak
$2,648
H 28.75 in W 51.19 in D 27.37 in
Antique Gothic Style English Oak Victorian Library Table Desk Dining Table
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale lovely gothic style antique Victorian English oak library table or desk that can be used as a four person dining table A decorative and well mad...
Oak