KIN & COMPANY

What KIN & COMPANY does

KIN & COMPANY is a Brooklyn-based independent design practice founded in 2017 by cousins Joseph Vidich, a Columbia University-trained architect with deep metalworking and fabrication expertise, and Kira de Paola, an interior designer with a background in high-end furniture. The studio conceives, fabricates, and sells a portfolio of sculptural metal furniture, mirrors, lighting, and home decor organized into named series (Thin, Crescent, Drape, Slip, Wave, Fragment, Step) plus one-off collaborative pieces. The premiere collection debuted in 2017 at Sight Unseen OFFSITE and WantedDesign, and the studio has subsequently exhibited at Maison & Objet, NYCxDesign, and Architectural Digest Design Show, while curating its own exhibitions such as Inside~Out and Materiality Leading Design.

The studio's core technology is precision metalworking in steel, bronze, and copper, anchored by two proprietary surface processes: a heat treatment method that realigns steel molecules to reflect selective wavelengths of light (used in the Wave Table series), and oxidation/patina techniques that use chemical catalysts on metal as a canvas, producing one-of-a-kind finishes akin to watercolor. These processes, combined with curvilinear form-making, produce pieces that are positioned as both functional furniture and art objects. Products are made to order in varied sizes, materials, and finishes, with high-end list prices reaching $32,000 for signature items such as the Geo Table.

The business operates a hybrid revenue model: direct-to-consumer made-to-order sales via the company website and at design trade fairs (geographic scope global), sample-sale inventory clearance with 30–70% discounts, and bespoke architectural metal fabrication services for residential and commercial projects. Target customers are design-conscious consumers and collectors, plus interior designers and architects specifying pieces for high-end projects. Brand reach is amplified by feature coverage in outlets including the New York Times, Architectural Digest, Dezeen, Wallpaper, Dwell, Vogue, and Surface Magazine, and recognition through the 2019 Maison & Objet Rising Talent Award, the NYCxDesign 'Made in the Boroughs' award, and Sight Unseen's American Design Hot List. The studio is privately held by its founders, with no disclosed venture funding or institutional investors.

Name

KIN & COMPANY

Legal name

Kin & Company

Website

https://kinandcompany.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Brooklyn-based independent design practice founded in 2017 by Joseph Vidich and Kira de Paola, creating sculptural metal furniture, mirrors, and lighting using proprietary heat treatment and patina processes, sold direct to design-conscious consumers and via custom fabrication for designers and architects.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Designer Furniture

NAICS

Ornamental and Architectural Metal Work Manufacturing (332323), Custom Architectural Woodwork and Millwork Manufacturing (337212), Interior Design Services (54141)

SIC

Miscellaneous Furniture & Fixtures (2590), Sheet Metal Work (3444)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial/Product & Furniture Design (BPAHAKAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Specialty Finishes & Decorative Installations (Plaster, Stone Veneer, Feature Walls) (IMAFANAM), Stair Parts, Railings & Architectural Woodwork (HSAPAIAJ)

Keywords

• Sculptural metal furniture
• Custom metal fabrication
• Designer furniture collections
• Patinated metal surfaces
• Art furniture objects

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Custom Fabrication Services: Architectural metal design and fabrication services for clients requiring bespoke metalwork.
2. Ready-to-Order Furniture Collections: Pre-designed furniture pieces (Thin Series, Crescent Series, Wave Tables, Drape Mirrors, Slip Mirrors, Fragment Tables, etc.) available made-to-order in various sizes, materials, and finishes. One-time purchase model.
3. Exhibition Curation Services: The company curates and launches design exhibitions such as Inside~Out and Materiality Leading Design, positioning them as curators within the design community.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

KIN & COMPANY designs, fabricates, and sells sculptural, made-to-order furniture, mirrors, lighting, and home decor objects crafted primarily from patinated steel, bronze, and copper, organized around signature series such as Thin, Crescent, Wave, Drape, Slip, Fragment, and Step. The studio also provides bespoke architectural metal fabrication services for residential, hospitality, and commercial projects, and curates design exhibitions (Inside~Out, Materiality Leading Design) that showcase independent designers.

Product overview

KIN & COMPANY is a Brooklyn design practice creating sculptural furniture and home decor. The portfolio is organized around signature series including the Thin Series (Thin Chair, Thin Table 1 & 2, Thin Stool, Thin Tête-à-Tête, Thin Check collection, Thin Shelf variants, Thin Bookends), Crescent Series (Crescent Table, Crescent Console), Drape Mirror series, Slip Mirror series, Wave Table series, Fragment Table series, and Step Series. The company also offers lighting (Remains Light, Phase Pendant), home decor (Remains Urn, Eclipse Mirror, Cascade Mobile), curatorial exhibitions (Inside~Out, Kin X VSOP Projects, Concept House), custom fabrication services, and wallpaper collaborations with Wallpaper Projects. Founded by cousins Joseph Vidich and Kira de Paola, the studio specializes in precision metalworking with dramatic curvilinear transformations and rich surface textures through oxidation and patina processes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Thin Series furniture collection A signature collection of sculptural furniture and accessories featuring razor-thin continuous steel plates with playful, anthropomorphic forms. Includes Thin Chair, Thin Tables 1 and 2, Thin Stool, Thin Tête-à-Tête, Thin Check lounge chairs and side tables, Thin Shelf Single and Double variants, and Thin Bookends. Made to order in a variety of sizes, materials, and finishes for design-conscious residential and commercial buyers.
• Crescent Series (Crescent Table and Crescent Console) Sinuous marble-and-steel furniture inspired by overlapping circles, arcs, and planes of Russian Constructivism. Crescent Table bends and interlocks marble and steel into a form that is simultaneously grounded and ethereal; Crescent Console features blackened steel, Nero Marquina marble, and Absolute Black granite slabs. Made to order.
• Wave Table series (Wave Table 1 and Wave Table 2) Coffee and occasional tables where rolled steel sheets curl beneath a transparent glass surface to capture the dynamic moment of a cresting wave. Surfaces display multicolored steel created through a proprietary heat treatment process. Made to order.
• Drape Mirror series (Drape Mirror 1, 2, and 3) Three sculptural mirrors with patinated steel, bronze, or copper surfaces that drape over the mirror, evoking tapestry or a rolling landscape while partially obscuring the reflection. Made to order.
• Slip Mirror series (Rose Gradient, Verdigris, Peach) Sculptural mirrors with thin blackened stainless steel frames and contrasting patinated bronze gradient reveals (Rose Gradient, Verdigris, Peach), available with round or oblong mirrors and a contrasting shelf that hints at hidden layers. Made to order.
• Fragment Table series (Fragment Table 1 and 2) Tables whose cylindrical metal volumes are gesturally carved away to create dialogue between rolled form and negative space, shifting from solid to void as the viewer moves around the piece. Made to order.
• Step Series (Step Chair and Step Stair) Composite metal objects formed from bold folded steel plates with minimal rolled bronze tube, serving as chair, table, stair, or storage. Step Stair is a collaboration with Henrik Ødegaard featuring dark blue powder coat with silver sparkle top-coat and verdigris patina handrail. Made to order.
• Geo Table Table inspired by geological plates slipping past one another, featuring cutaway arches, parabolic curves, a chunky volumetric metal base, and a patterned marble top created from three seamlessly joined stones. Made to order.
• Squares Table Table with a heavy yet floating design combining bright red oxide metalwork with deep green marble veins, harmonized through a repeating square motif. Made to order.
• A-Table Minimalist table with clean lines and a simple form conveying lightness and precision; a small reveal at the corners expresses the connection between top and hidden structure. Made to order.
• Bow Tie Table Table whose top and base appear to meet in a single plane from one angle, then reveal an unexpected detail as the viewer turns. Made to order.
• Thin Table 2 Sculptural side table in the Thin Series with a smooth bent steel frame, a whisper touch to the floor, and a hovering shelf that creates the illusion of floating. Made to order.
• Thin Tête-à-Tête Attenuated, playful sculptural seating piece in the Thin Series that creates an intimate connection between users as they negotiate its delicate balance. Made to order.
• Eclipse Mirror Sculptural mirror formed from a pair of offset tempered steel arches that frame two eclipsing mirrors, shifting to reveal textured patina plates and suspending the mirrors within the frame.
• Cascade Mobile Hanging sculpture composed of undulating discs, rings, and half moons cascading from sweeping arcs, with surface textures recalling illuminated stars and dusty planet surfaces.
• Thin Bookends Miniature variation of the iconic Thin Chair, designed as sculptural bookends that also pair with plants or small accessories and play with perceptions of scale.
• Phase Pendant Hanging pendant light combining acrylic, resin, and steel in a circular frame, developed collaboratively with resin artist Kim Markel.
• Remains Light Light combining a patinated bronze, blackened steel, and marble stand with hand-cast glass that shifts from purple to pink when illuminated; developed in collaboration with Bianco Light & Space.
• Remains Urn Decorative object combining bold geometric forms in bronze, blackened steel, and marble that lean against one another in contrapposto to create an asymmetrical composition.
• Custom Fabrication Bespoke architectural metal design and fabrication services for residential and commercial projects, including stairs, doors, kitchen fixtures, and decorative installations. Engaged by interior designers, architects, and developers on high-end commissions.
• Inside~Out Exhibition Curated design exhibition of outdoor furniture launched by Kin & Company, bringing independent American designers' outdoor work to public view; positioned as a service to the design community and brand-building platform for the studio.
• Kin X Wallpaper Projects ('Patina Studies') Two special collections of wallpaper translating the studio's patinated and tempered metal surface studies into wallpaper form, produced in collaboration with Wallpaper Projects and winner of the NYCxDesign 'Made in the Boroughs' award.
• Concept House Curated townhouse interior by Kin & Company highlighting furniture, art, and accessories from independent designers and artists, demonstrating the studio's interior curation capability.
• Materiality Leading Design Exhibition (Kin X VSOP Projects) Group exhibition curated by Kin & Company for VSOP Projects, showcasing works in which material innovation and experimentation drive the design process; a curatorial service positioning the studio within the design community.
• Sample Sale Discounted sample furniture and decor items sold at 30-70% off original prices (e.g., Geo Table, Step Stair, Thin Table, Cascade Mobile, Eclipse Mirror, Orbit Objet).

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

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App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor and major.

• Avdoo & PartnersminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Partnership for Inside~Out exhibition live shows in 2021 and 2024.
• Duyi HanminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Artist who created otherworldly virtual landscapes for the virtual presentation of Inside~Out exhibition in 2020 during the Coronavirus pandemic.
• Asa PingreemajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Co-curated the Inside~Out exhibition at The William Vale Hotel in Brooklyn, showcasing outdoor furniture from independent American designers. The exhibition was the first and only NYCxDesign show to feature exclusively outdoor work.
• Wallpaper ProjectsmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Collaboration on 'Patina Studies' collection - two special collections of wallpaper based on the rich textural qualities of patinated and tempered metal. Won NYCxDesign award in 'Made in the Boroughs' category.
• Kim MarkelminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Collaborative investigation for the Phase Pendant - combining acrylic, resin, and steel with iterative design process guided by both designers' native materials.
• Bianco Light & SpaceminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Collaboration on Remains Light - combining patinated bronze, blackened steel, and marble with hand cast glass that shifts from purple to pink when illuminated.
• Dusen DusenminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Textile designer whose checkerboard patterns were used to perforate the Thin Check collection of lounge chairs and side tables.
• Vale Park / William Vale HotelminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Venue partner for the Inside~Out exhibition at the elevated green space adjacent to Brooklyn's William Vale hotel.
• Henrik ØdegaardmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Norwegian designer collaboration for the Sight Unseen project Norway x New York. Created the Step Stair and Step Chair pieces that blend Kin & Company's signature curves with Ødegaard's waves.
• VSOP ProjectsmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Guest curators for VSOP Projects' exhibition 'Materiality Leading Design' - featuring works where material innovation and experimentation inform the design process. Featured Christopher Prinz, Facture Studio, Chiaozza, Humble Matter, and others.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Holly Hunt: Long-established luxury furniture, lighting, and accessories brand serving the interior design trade with high-end, design-forward pieces. Comparable to KIN in designer-driven premium positioning and trade-show distribution, but with far broader portfolio and scale.
• Christian Liaigre: Paris-based luxury furniture and interior design house known for sculptural, minimalist furniture and full residential commissions. Overlaps with KIN in high-end furniture craftsmanship, custom residential projects, and Paris showroom/fair presence.
• Tom Dixon: London-based designer brand producing sculptural furniture, lighting, and home accessories with a strong metalwork heritage. Overlaps with KIN in sculptural metal furniture, Made-to-Order customization, and international design fair presence.

Direct peers

• Apparatus Studio: New York-based design studio producing sculptural lighting and furniture with hand-finished metalwork and patinated surfaces. Highly comparable to KIN in craft, signature metal finishes, and trade-show-led brand building.
• Lindsey Adelman Studio: Brooklyn-based lighting and objects studio producing hand-finished, sculptural pieces with metal and glass, sold through galleries and fairs. Highly comparable to KIN in Brooklyn origin, craft-driven sculptural work, and gallery/fair distribution.
• Gabriel Scott: New York-based design studio producing sculptural lighting and furniture with metal and glass, blending architecture and craft. Comparable to KIN in sculptural metal design language, made-to-order model, and high-end residential/hospitality client base.
• Duffy London: UK-based sculptural furniture design studio creating limited-edition, art-furniture pieces. Comparable to KIN in sculptural, collectible furniture positioning and brand-led, design-press-driven distribution.
• BDDW: Philadelphia-based maker of sculptural, handmade furniture and objects, often using metal and wood in limited editions. Closely comparable to KIN & Company's bespoke, craft-driven, small-batch model and direct-to-collector positioning.

Others

• Friedman Benda: New York gallery representing collectible design and limited-edition furniture from independent designers. Comparable as a distribution/visibility channel rather than a maker — KIN's curatorial exhibitions and collector base align with the Friedman Benda ecosystem.
• Maison & Objet (organizer): Paris-based international design trade fair where KIN has exhibited and received the Rising Talent Award. Included as a channel/ecosystem participant because KIN's GTM relies materially on this and similar fairs rather than retail distribution.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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