Kimberly Denman Inc. was launched in 2015 in Los Angeles by Interior designer and art collector Kimberly Denman Rebuffel and husband Laurent Rebuffel.

Delving into her experience with new furniture as an interior designer and as a buyer for Habite of Continental antiques and European and American 20th century furniture, the line was created over a few years.

Kimberly opened a space to house a small group of highly skilled craftsmen in Los Angeles. She uses well-constructed solid hardwood frames; the springs are hand tied and the seat cushions are feather and down wrapped foam. She prides herself in the quality of her frames. The cuts have to be perfect for the longevity of the furniture, there are no staples to hold it together, the secondary woods are quality alder. Her metal work is done using solid brass, stainless steel or bronze. She does not like plating and requires all the metal to be authenticated. The finishes are all hand done focusing on the depth of the color and texture. Having the proximity of these artisans allows her to have a better control over the production quality and details.

Her focus is on ease and comfort with beautiful, quality materials, attention to details and elegance. Each upholstered piece is as beautiful from the back, the sides or the front. Her time spent in Europe and a certain joie de vivre pushes her to create pieces where her clients will spend time, either reading and drinking coffee or socializing over a glass of wine or cocktails.

Dining chairs were designed in the hope that people will stay longer around the table, maybe even enjoy an after dinner drink.

She imagines her pieces being passed down and in turn be reupholstered and given a new life down the road. This is why she is uncompromising on the quality of the craftsmanship to the point of obsessiveness. Being able to customize pieces is also in her mind when designing, as she well knows that each residence has very specific needs.

“An interior is the natural projection of the soul” is one of Kimberly’s favorite quotes by Coco Chanel.