https://kahen.design kahendesign Mon, 22 Sep 2025 12:45:26 +0000 https://kahen.design en https://kahen.design/Home Tue, 12 Aug 2025 02:09:50 +0000 kahendesign https://kahen.design/Home https://kahen.design/Tagline-Stack Tue, 12 Aug 2025 02:10:22 +0000 kahendesign https://kahen.design/Tagline-Stack Kahen Design is a Brooklyn-born, Detroit-based design practice grounded in architectural methods, the built environment and exploration. Learn More https://kahen.design/Work-Intro-Stack Tue, 12 Aug 2025 11:36:19 +0000 kahendesign https://kahen.design/Work-Intro-Stack Explore Work https://kahen.design/Nonus-Side-Table Fri, 19 Apr 2024 21:32:04 +0000 kahendesign https://kahen.design/Nonus-Side-Table <img width="3300" height="2250" width_o="3300" height_o="2250" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/876171e997c91d1a7272cbb7f947b4dafe50bcfeb02a93f776bc288b572b4edc/site-photos_Nonus-Collection4.jpg" data-mid="209390278" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/876171e997c91d1a7272cbb7f947b4dafe50bcfeb02a93f776bc288b572b4edc/site-photos_Nonus-Collection4.jpg" /><img width="3300" height="2250" width_o="3300" height_o="2250" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/5a9335547089a95e7ce02230630334e161addb3f54e627b256dda9bb84190c37/site-photos_Nonus-Collection6.jpg" data-mid="209390280" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/5a9335547089a95e7ce02230630334e161addb3f54e627b256dda9bb84190c37/site-photos_Nonus-Collection6.jpg" /><img width="3300" height="2250" width_o="3300" height_o="2250" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/4871f5d81f8aabcbbefa82765f57df473b69e158eada0f1f1d5235663ab79757/site-photos_Nonus-Collection5.jpg" data-mid="209390279" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/4871f5d81f8aabcbbefa82765f57df473b69e158eada0f1f1d5235663ab79757/site-photos_Nonus-Collection5.jpg" /><img width="3300" height="2250" width_o="3300" height_o="2250" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/9060e44be8e5b4570facb1a91aad7e5483a4071b2d516451fd4d630e8b75a8e3/site-photos_Nonus-Collection7.jpg" data-mid="209390281" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/9060e44be8e5b4570facb1a91aad7e5483a4071b2d516451fd4d630e8b75a8e3/site-photos_Nonus-Collection7.jpg" /><img width="3300" height="2250" width_o="3300" height_o="2250" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/8f762a1717fef8d950675c938c487744e32e361bac9efe09974de385f1564614/site-photos_Nonus-Collection.jpg" data-mid="209390375" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/8f762a1717fef8d950675c938c487744e32e361bac9efe09974de385f1564614/site-photos_Nonus-Collection.jpg" />Nonus Side Table Brooklyn, NY 2024 An ode to Pluto, the Nonus Collection is an exploration of the unique characteristics of the former ninth planet’s journey around our sun. Drawing inspiration from the eccentric orbit path of Pluto and the asymmetric center of mass shared with its largest moon, each piece of this collection strikes a dynamic balance within their minimal geometries. The Nonus Side Table plays with the geometric nature of planetary orbit paths. At the heart of its design lies a 17-degree sliced plane intersecting an elliptical top surface, a visual representation of the unique tilt of Pluto’s elliptical orbit path relative to the plane of our solar system. Crafted from steel and finished with a blackened patina, the Nonus Side Table evokes the depths of the cosmos. Dimensions: 14” x 15” x 20” Materials: Steel with blackened patina finish Please contact me for more information and custom orders. https://kahen.design/Nonus-Coffee-Table Mon, 22 Sep 2025 12:45:26 +0000 kahendesign https://kahen.design/Nonus-Coffee-Table <img width="3300" height="2250" width_o="3300" height_o="2250" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/c215ff7d0ea58802b3c20fb6e248a8d1bae67a806cd6f8eca83e33431e98b7e1/site-photos_Nonus-Collection02.jpg" data-mid="238503045" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/c215ff7d0ea58802b3c20fb6e248a8d1bae67a806cd6f8eca83e33431e98b7e1/site-photos_Nonus-Collection02.jpg" /><img width="3300" height="2250" width_o="3300" height_o="2250" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/7fcd5e297463b1ea3e767e810760e89de890ee81b0c90355e2aaa035e3639174/site-photos_Nonus-Collection03.jpg" data-mid="238503047" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/7fcd5e297463b1ea3e767e810760e89de890ee81b0c90355e2aaa035e3639174/site-photos_Nonus-Collection03.jpg" /><img width="3300" height="2250" width_o="3300" height_o="2250" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/f962c0f57073376664fec19bb01d1c4888c7a01aa523829259fd8361852c3d67/site-photos_Nonus-Collection0.jpg" data-mid="238503043" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/f962c0f57073376664fec19bb01d1c4888c7a01aa523829259fd8361852c3d67/site-photos_Nonus-Collection0.jpg" /><img width="3300" height="2250" width_o="3300" height_o="2250" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/2da71ede0a4326a96d92536af0978c8339c06d6eecac8d0ca0d4626e59decd59/site-photos_Nonus-Collection04.jpg" data-mid="238503049" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/2da71ede0a4326a96d92536af0978c8339c06d6eecac8d0ca0d4626e59decd59/site-photos_Nonus-Collection04.jpg" />Nonus Coffee Table Detroit, MI 2025 An ode to Pluto, the Nonus Collection is an exploration of the unique characteristics of the former ninth planet’s journey around our sun. Drawing inspiration from the eccentric orbit path of Pluto and the asymmetric center of mass shared with its largest moon, each piece of this collection strikes a dynamic balance within their minimal geometries. The Nonus Coffee Table explores the orbital relationship between Pluto and Charon, where its two core elements—the top surface and base—balance around an off-center barycenter. With a play of dualities, a blackened steel base supports a cantilevered aluminum surface, creating an asymmetrically arranged yet balanced composition. Dimensions: 24” x 32” x 16” Materials: Steel with blackened finish and brushed aluminum Please contact me for more information and custom orders. https://kahen.design/Nonus-Wall-Light Sat, 20 Apr 2024 19:50:07 +0000 kahendesign https://kahen.design/Nonus-Wall-Light <img width="3300" height="2250" width_o="3300" height_o="2250" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/aa17e69fd8328466c866199d8aba76fb75eadcad5f8018129d49ec3c35eb31c3/site-photos_Nonus-Collection9.jpg" data-mid="209390368" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/aa17e69fd8328466c866199d8aba76fb75eadcad5f8018129d49ec3c35eb31c3/site-photos_Nonus-Collection9.jpg" /><img width="3300" height="2250" width_o="3300" height_o="2250" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/71affe0fcee42cc04a87369d411b60263cea34aba4295f808cbb0a1044e62413/site-photos_Nonus-Collection10.jpg" data-mid="209390369" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/71affe0fcee42cc04a87369d411b60263cea34aba4295f808cbb0a1044e62413/site-photos_Nonus-Collection10.jpg" /><img width="3300" height="2250" width_o="3300" height_o="2250" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/0ef1dd5b089b52bbb3be791819b72896a9958ed1faa11eaf7e603ecfa6cb2d22/site-photos_Nonus-Collection.jpg" data-mid="209390370" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/0ef1dd5b089b52bbb3be791819b72896a9958ed1faa11eaf7e603ecfa6cb2d22/site-photos_Nonus-Collection.jpg" />Nonus Wall Light Brooklyn, NY 2024 An ode to Pluto, the Nonus Collection is an exploration of the unique characteristics of the former ninth planet’s journey around our sun. Drawing inspiration from the eccentric orbit path of Pluto and the asymmetric center of mass shared with its largest moon, each piece of this collection strikes a dynamic balance within their minimal geometries. The Nonus Wall Light draws on the gravitational dance shared between Pluto and its largest moon, Charon. Two circular geometries—one solid, one outlined—intersect to create an asymmetric balance of weight. A hand bent neon light casts a soft glow, mimicking Pluto’s atmospheric aura. Dimensions: 17” x 17” x 4.5” Materials: Steel with a blackened patina finish with 15mm Satin White coated glass filled with argon with mercury + blackout paint Please contact me for more information and custom orders. https://kahen.design/Neon-Stitch_Walnut Sat, 29 May 2021 17:26:47 +0000 kahendesign https://kahen.design/Neon-Stitch_Walnut <img width="3300" height="2250" width_o="3300" height_o="2250" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/ae1f85b1732d2589dae156c6ae6bb9d1c0b5c052b134051e5d0d304a1d0569e9/site-photos_Neon-Stitch.jpg" data-mid="114103654" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/ae1f85b1732d2589dae156c6ae6bb9d1c0b5c052b134051e5d0d304a1d0569e9/site-photos_Neon-Stitch.jpg" /><img width="3300" height="2250" width_o="3300" height_o="2250" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/9524b6941ad5b9bc1d81cde65cc3bb92fe26b4a1cf9fe4a7fa08245117c5384b/site-photos_Neon-Stitch2.jpg" data-mid="116430963" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/9524b6941ad5b9bc1d81cde65cc3bb92fe26b4a1cf9fe4a7fa08245117c5384b/site-photos_Neon-Stitch2.jpg" /><img width="3300" height="2250" width_o="3300" height_o="2250" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/2a732468b48179d77325680f43e2f8e706a873863394ffedb8fb5e5bb6127622/site-photos_Neon-Stitch3.jpg" data-mid="114103656" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/2a732468b48179d77325680f43e2f8e706a873863394ffedb8fb5e5bb6127622/site-photos_Neon-Stitch3.jpg" /><img width="3300" height="2250" width_o="3300" height_o="2250" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/eb8fed704474f63e54df35c60bf274f91b98141d1ee820ed9ef921adfe0983e7/site-photos_Neon-Stitch4.jpg" data-mid="114103657" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/eb8fed704474f63e54df35c60bf274f91b98141d1ee820ed9ef921adfe0983e7/site-photos_Neon-Stitch4.jpg" /><img width="3300" height="2250" width_o="3300" height_o="2250" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/d453bd43e4ce601acaf90dfb9678ff502980e0cfbcbd85a51773d2380d26809a/site-photos_Neon-Stitch5.jpg" data-mid="114103658" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/d453bd43e4ce601acaf90dfb9678ff502980e0cfbcbd85a51773d2380d26809a/site-photos_Neon-Stitch5.jpg" />Neon Stitch_Walnut Brooklyn, NY 2021 Neon Stitch is a one-of-a-kind light piece that creates a design language between its two materials: wood and light. Inspired by traditional woodworking joinery methods used to reinforce naturally occurring checks, Neon Stitch uses bent neon to join two walnut slabs. While butterfly joints are typically used to reinforce cracks within wood, this approach is revisited to replace and augment the joints with a contrasting material—neon tubes—thus, ‘stitching’ together two live edges of walnut. The precise bends of the neon tubing interact with the live edges of the walnut, creating a synergy between natural and handmade. The end result is a sculptural light piece that adds dimension and light to any environment. Shown @raaadiator coinciding with NYCxDesign's Design Days Dimensions: 36” x 17” x 2 1/2” Materials: Walnut with natural hard wax oil finish / 10mm Satin White coated glass filled with argon and mercury Please contact me for more information and custom orders. https://kahen.design/Neon-Stitch_Maple Sat, 20 Apr 2024 20:07:05 +0000 kahendesign https://kahen.design/Neon-Stitch_Maple <img width="3300" height="2250" width_o="3300" height_o="2250" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/b609e047a234fc2c7bceb8b3e05167bbaaafbddc5403ea964a0183a8caf29498/site-photos_Neon-Stitch.jpg" data-mid="209390469" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/b609e047a234fc2c7bceb8b3e05167bbaaafbddc5403ea964a0183a8caf29498/site-photos_Neon-Stitch.jpg" /><img width="3300" height="2250" width_o="3300" height_o="2250" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/e298e6baf586ffad7c50996bed5f3b3b6335b004d64fdebf5a403bfb57c77d3e/site-photos_Neon-Stitch2.jpg" data-mid="209390470" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/e298e6baf586ffad7c50996bed5f3b3b6335b004d64fdebf5a403bfb57c77d3e/site-photos_Neon-Stitch2.jpg" />Neon Stitch_Maple Brooklyn, NY 2024 Neon Stitch is a one-of-a-kind light piece that creates a design language between its two materials: wood and light. Inspired by traditional woodworking joinery methods used to reinforce naturally occurring checks, Neon Stitch uses bent neon to join two wood slabs. While butterfly joints are typically used to reinforce cracks within wood, this approach is revisited to replace and augment the joints with a contrasting material—neon tubes—thus, ‘stitching’ together two live edges of maple. The precise bends of the neon tubing interact with the live edges of the maple, creating a synergy between natural and handmade. The end result is a sculptural light piece that adds dimension and light to any environment. Dimensions: 32” x 12” x 2 1/2” Materials: Spalted Maple with black dye and natural hard wax oil finish / 10mm Satin White coated glass filled with argon and mercury Please contact me for more information and custom orders. https://kahen.design/Tilt-Table Mon, 20 Mar 2023 12:43:50 +0000 kahendesign https://kahen.design/Tilt-Table <img width="3300" height="2250" width_o="3300" height_o="2250" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/2b3054be9742321a9635dfdccde0fdc6e1c70bcc64457bd9967b3b4688c08696/Kahen-Design_Tilt-Table_01.jpg" data-mid="172368165" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/2b3054be9742321a9635dfdccde0fdc6e1c70bcc64457bd9967b3b4688c08696/Kahen-Design_Tilt-Table_01.jpg" /><img width="3300" height="2250" width_o="3300" height_o="2250" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/06789270b1a065a8f609ecb0c26bd8d82de192a37629d23324395587e8a86bc7/Kahen-Design_Tilt-Table_02.jpg" data-mid="172368168" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/06789270b1a065a8f609ecb0c26bd8d82de192a37629d23324395587e8a86bc7/Kahen-Design_Tilt-Table_02.jpg" /><img width="3300" height="2250" width_o="3300" height_o="2250" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/08ff942bfc89238c52afbc5d8272947a85f49bda553e07303eec66e0bd26b737/Kahen-Design_Tilt-Table_04.jpg" data-mid="172368170" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/08ff942bfc89238c52afbc5d8272947a85f49bda553e07303eec66e0bd26b737/Kahen-Design_Tilt-Table_04.jpg" /><img width="3300" height="2250" width_o="3300" height_o="2250" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/19b4767419f867030d4beaff66cd32e6a8c12b151067f01d386a7ae7af9b921f/Kahen-Design_Tilt-Table_06.jpg" data-mid="172368180" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/19b4767419f867030d4beaff66cd32e6a8c12b151067f01d386a7ae7af9b921f/Kahen-Design_Tilt-Table_06.jpg" /><img width="3300" height="2250" width_o="3300" height_o="2250" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/bb00ead4f0ceb2d46dd1ed9029762a2a90c6ee73b06104b6bf9648108c769c33/Kahen-Design_Tilt-Table_07.jpg" data-mid="172368181" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/bb00ead4f0ceb2d46dd1ed9029762a2a90c6ee73b06104b6bf9648108c769c33/Kahen-Design_Tilt-Table_07.jpg" /><img width="3300" height="2250" width_o="3300" height_o="2250" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/9f1f3ffdaf97fc510b610bcc0dfdbd2c4c4739aa4f7ad10f3ea067c7eba8049e/Kahen-Design_Tilt-Table_010.jpg" data-mid="172368182" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/9f1f3ffdaf97fc510b610bcc0dfdbd2c4c4739aa4f7ad10f3ea067c7eba8049e/Kahen-Design_Tilt-Table_010.jpg" /><img width="3300" height="2250" width_o="3300" height_o="2250" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/096d6ddda78814a82cc54d3cab38e8420e103afaca4e69f71d379e03daaf8592/Kahen-Design_Tilt-Table_011.jpg" data-mid="172368187" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/096d6ddda78814a82cc54d3cab38e8420e103afaca4e69f71d379e03daaf8592/Kahen-Design_Tilt-Table_011.jpg" />Tilt Table Brooklyn, NY 2022 As we adapt to a new normal with our homes now serving multiple functions, with kitchens and living rooms becoming offices and meeting spaces, our boundaries between work and life have blurred. Our furniture now takes on an added role to perform beyond their original intentions. The Tilt Table is a response to its performative need, offering a way to flip the switch and enter a new mindset. The Tilt Table is a minimally designed side table with geometric cuts carved into its boxy form. In its upright position, the side table provides a flat surface suitable for working. When tilted on its sliced corner only a small shelf is available for use, sized to fit a single glass. Through the physical act of tilting your furniture, you're able to provide a new function, elevating each ritual. Dimensions: 10.5” x 10.5” x 18” Materials: Shown in ash veneer with hardwax oil finish. Please contact me for more information or custom orders. https://kahen.design/Patchwork-Table Fri, 15 Mar 2024 19:45:35 +0000 kahendesign https://kahen.design/Patchwork-Table <img width="3300" height="2250" width_o="3300" height_o="2250" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/7c38afb19489d75c84eb698ec4be5610cd13c5819f56018027f80800044fa1fb/site-photos_Patchwork-Coffee-Table.jpg" data-mid="206885095" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/7c38afb19489d75c84eb698ec4be5610cd13c5819f56018027f80800044fa1fb/site-photos_Patchwork-Coffee-Table.jpg" /><img width="3300" height="2250" width_o="3300" height_o="2250" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/33c61d954b66cb61d585fb8d7f3d284b06fdb4313caf4b2a87450c0db980fdea/site-photos_Patchwork-Coffee-Table2.jpg" data-mid="206885096" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/33c61d954b66cb61d585fb8d7f3d284b06fdb4313caf4b2a87450c0db980fdea/site-photos_Patchwork-Coffee-Table2.jpg" /><img width="3300" height="2250" width_o="3300" height_o="2250" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/26f9aaca62c634c9ef23e1a349f298f9863b97f5663c7455bc909ef46de89f4c/site-photos_Patchwork-Coffee-Table6.jpg" data-mid="206885100" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/26f9aaca62c634c9ef23e1a349f298f9863b97f5663c7455bc909ef46de89f4c/site-photos_Patchwork-Coffee-Table6.jpg" /><img width="3300" height="2250" width_o="3300" height_o="2250" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/494fcc2490af2eda66408c6c0884642eda755abe2e335c44a9b376d8f45a76c4/site-photos_Patchwork-Coffee-Table8.jpg" data-mid="207050848" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/494fcc2490af2eda66408c6c0884642eda755abe2e335c44a9b376d8f45a76c4/site-photos_Patchwork-Coffee-Table8.jpg" /><img width="3300" height="2250" width_o="3300" height_o="2250" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/bfb57130d4b079fadb25472cd38f6ccc441b52d66f100a40aa695c989f53272b/site-photos_Patchwork-Coffee-Table5.jpg" data-mid="206885099" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/bfb57130d4b079fadb25472cd38f6ccc441b52d66f100a40aa695c989f53272b/site-photos_Patchwork-Coffee-Table5.jpg" /><img width="3300" height="2250" width_o="3300" height_o="2250" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/7b4a9af6025003299705675eeb4cbfc3ef0080f8992e20f0a29325fbc8959260/site-photos_Patchwork-Coffee-Table7.jpg" data-mid="206885101" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/7b4a9af6025003299705675eeb4cbfc3ef0080f8992e20f0a29325fbc8959260/site-photos_Patchwork-Coffee-Table7.jpg" />Patchwork Table Brooklyn, NY 2024 A study in inlays—The Patchwork Table draws inspiration from the traditional woodworking joinery method used to reinforce and mend inherent flaws in wood.&nbsp; A series of wooden inlays set at varying depths are routed into the tabletop, creating an interlocking patchwork that is both structural and aesthetic. The table’s base, featuring two drawers and an inset glass top surface, mimics the structural wood inlays as it intersects the cantilevered walnut slab. 40” x 22” x 15” Solid walnut with hardwax oil finish Smoked glass&nbsp; This piece was designed and fabricated for a private residence. Please contact me for more information and custom orders.