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The Ease Collection by Stephen Kenn

A Study in Comfort and Contemporary Luxury

In the world of contemporary furniture, few challenges are as persistent as reconciling truly luxurious comfort with the clean, sculptural lines that define modern design. Too often, the market presents a trade-off: pieces that look striking but feel uninviting, or sofas that offer deep comfort at the cost of elegance and architectural presence. With The Ease Collection, Stephen Kenn set out to eliminate that compromise entirely. After three years of prototyping, refining, and reimagining what modern upholstery can be, the result is a collection that embodies its name—an effortless balance of form and comfort, softness and structure, clarity and warmth.

A Purpose Three Years in the Making

The collection began with a simple question: Why must contemporary furniture ask us to choose between beauty and comfort?
Designers, homeowners, and hospitality clients alike frequently encounter the same frustration—minimal, tailored silhouettes tend to come with firm seating that prioritizes aesthetics over the lived experience. Meanwhile, plush sofas with inviting proportions often lose the visual sharpness needed for high-end interiors.

Stephen Kenn and his Los Angeles studio approached this disconnect with patience and curiosity. Over the course of three years, they developed a modular system that would honor the crisp architectural presence of modern furniture while delivering a seating experience so soft and inviting that it feels like a gentle exhale.

The result is The Ease Collection—a modular series of 40" x 40" building blocks that offer infinite possibilities without sacrificing refinement.

A Soft, Structured, and Modular Vision

At first glance, The Ease Collection reads as thoughtfully minimal and beautifully composed. Its silhouette is calm and structured, with quiet curves that soften its presence and eliminate harsh edges. But the moment you sit, the experience transforms. What appears tailored and architectural is, in fact, profoundly soft—lounge-worthy, enveloping, and designed for long moments spent unwinding.

Each module is meticulously crafted so multiple pieces can join together to create everything from intimate apartment-sized sofas to expansive U-shaped sectionals for great rooms, lobbies, creative spaces, and luxury residences. The 40" x 40" format was chosen intentionally; it provides the perfect architectural proportion while allowing clients to create custom configurations effortlessly.

Whether used as a singular armless lounge, a sculptural corner module, a chaise, or part of a large sectional, the collection adapts with remarkable ease to its environment. Designers can build symmetrical or asymmetrical arrangements, shift modules as needs evolve, or reconfigure the seating entirely for new spaces—an ideal solution for both residential and commercial environments that demand durability, longevity, and flexibility.

A High-Performance Fabric That Redefines Upholstery

A defining feature of the collection is its upholstery: a high-performance wool-blend textile from Kvadrat, one of Denmark’s most respected fabric mills. Specifically sourced from Kvadrat’s vibrant Febrik collection, the fabric offers qualities rarely found in modern upholstery.

The Febrik line is renowned for its four-way stretch, a technical achievement that allows the fabric to wrap each module smoothly and precisely. This stretch creates a beautifully tailored surface without visible tension, puckering, or wrinkles—preserving the collection’s clean, modern silhouette even under daily use. It also ensures the soft, rounded edges remain sculptural regardless of configuration or movement.

Beyond its visual refinement, Kvadrat’s Febrik textile is exceptionally durable, making it suitable for high-traffic commercial settings such as boutique hotels, lounges, workspaces, and luxury retail environments. Its high abrasion resistance, dimensional stability, and gentle tactile quality ensure the pieces not only look beautiful but perform beautifully over time.

Every module in The Ease Collection is slipcovered, allowing the covers to be replaced or professionally cleaned as needed—an essential feature for designers specifying pieces for hospitality or families seeking longevity paired with refined aesthetics.

While the collection is shown here in a rich botanical green, a soft textured grey, and a deep wine hue, the palette of available textiles from Kvadrat is wide-ranging. Designers may choose from an extensive spectrum of neutrals, brights, muted tones, and textured blends to suit any interior story. For clients with highly specific visions, the studio also accommodates COM (Customer’s Own Material), allowing the furniture to integrate seamlessly into bespoke interior concepts.

Where Comfort Meets Contemporary Luxury

The Ease Collection is designed for clients who appreciate the sophisticated simplicity of modern design but refuse to sacrifice comfort. Its silhouette is clean and architectural, yet the seating experience feels warm, soft, and deeply inviting. Curved corners offer a gentle softness against the eye, while the structured geometry ensures each configuration remains visually balanced and refined.

This duality makes it especially well suited for high-end residential interiors—living rooms, media spaces, lounges, and expansive open-concept homes where flexibility and comfort are woven into daily life. At the same time, its high-performance textiles, modularity, and durable construction allow it to transition effortlessly into commercial settings, from boutique hotel lobbies to cultural institutions, private offices, and hospitality suites.

Designers often seek pieces that deliver both a sculptural presence and tactile comfort—a combination that can anchor a room while still inviting people to gather, relax, and stay. The Ease Collection offers this balance with unusual clarity, making it a versatile choice for both curated interiors and highly trafficked environments.

Handcrafted in Los Angeles

Every piece of The Ease Collection is made in Los Angeles, carved from the ethos of small-scale craft and local production. The collection is produced in Stephen Kenn’s studio and in collaboration with a network of small, immigrant-owned fabrication partners across the city. These relationships are central to the studio’s philosophy—celebrating the skilled artisans who bring each design to life.

Working locally ensures not only exceptional quality control but also an ethical and sustainable manufacturing process. By keeping production within Los Angeles, the studio reduces transportation impact, supports local craft communities, and maintains close involvement with every detail—from selecting materials to hand-finishing upholstery.

This commitment to craft is felt in the details: the even tension of the slipcovers, the crispness of each seam, the hand-built frames, and the integrity that comes from intentional, human-scale production.

An Invitation to Live in Ease

The Ease Collection is not simply a line of furniture—it is an experience of comfort realized through thoughtful design. It represents a shift away from the idea that modern living must be austere or rigid. Instead, it invites softness, hospitality, and a sense of release into every environment it inhabits.

It is for the homeowner who wants a living room that feels serene and composed but also warm and deeply livable. It is for the designer seeking modular solutions that can be tailored to both footprint and function. It is for hospitality and luxury commercial clients who need furniture that is durable, elegant, and endlessly reconfigurable. It is for those who appreciate clean lines but crave the invitation of softness.

Each piece embodies the belief that comfort and modernity can—and should—coexist without compromise.

Design Flexibility for Evolving Spaces

One of the most valuable advantages of The Ease Collection is its inherent adaptability. The 40" x 40" modules can be combined in countless ways, allowing designers and homeowners to build the exact configuration they envision. As needs shift—whether moving homes, redesigning spaces, or simply refreshing the layout—modules can be rearranged with ease.

This reconfigurability allows the collection to grow with its environment. A compact sofa may someday transform into a corner sectional; a chaise may be added for lounging; modules can be separated into standalone pieces for gatherings or entertaining.

For clients who appreciate long-term investment pieces, this flexibility ensures the collection remains relevant and functional through many seasons of life.