k studio

Contemporary, sustainable, hand-crafted products for the home, created by artist/designer Shelly Klein and inspired by her paintings.

Artist/designer Shelly Klein and her mom, furniture industry veteran Mary Klein, founded k studio in 2004. The company's stylish collection of graphic patterns and curious family of characters has expanded every year since. They find their way onto pillows and ceramics and and pouches and wall art. But for Shelly (an established fine artist with a BFA in Painting) the images are more important tha

n the actual artifacts on which they appear.

“I say I'm an artist before I'm a designer,” Shelly said. “I think design is important, but to me, what we do is really about creating images, and you can put those images on any number of things. When we make a pillow, I'm using that as a canvas.”

This approach results in a more personal collection every year, adding layers of depth to the fresh design aesthetic which already has garnered the attention of national publications and major commissions. In 2004, Shelly was among a group of four exhibiting designers profiled by the New York Times as examples of the changing face of contemporary design. For the ICFF 2006, Herman Miller selected Shelly along with three other international designers to each create a one-of-a-kind Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman to commemorate of the 50th anniversary of this design icon. In 2009, Shelly completed a 10x60 foot mural for the lobby of the Affinity Shelburne Hotel in Manhattan. NY Now (formerly the New York International Gift Fair) honored k studio in 2011 with its Best Collection Award. And in 2012, Shelly received the Distinguished Alumni Award from Kendall College of Art & Design (her alma mater).

02/05/2026

The anti-valentine gift edit.

02/04/2026

Valentine’s Day gift guide!

01/23/2026

Wholesale customers, this is your last chance to receive 10% off your wholesale order. Faire Market ends today! Please be kind and use my Faire direct link in bio. 😁

01/21/2026

New dogs and cats waxed canvas pouches are now available for wholesale and retail! ❤️

12/15/2025

Last chance! Place your order today or (maybe)tomorrow for Christmas delivery. Free shipping with code HOLIDAY2025

12/13/2025

12/07/2025

Last day of the One of a Kind Show! Chicago friends, come see me. 🌲 🌲 🌲

12/05/2025

Day 2 of the One of a Kind Show!
Come see me in booth 2069. Added bonus: my sister is here!

12/04/2025

Chicago! Come see me at the One of a Kind Show at the Merchandise Mart today through Sunday.

11/27/2025

I’m thankful for all of you this season. 🥰 Happy Thanksgiving to you all.

11/22/2025

I’m at Made Market at Goei Center in Grand Rapids! Today only til 5:00! Local friends, come see me!!

11/14/2025

Our most popular sachet set this season. Biota features snakes, swans, and all of the other delightful flora and fauna that I love about my Michigan life.

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222 W Merchandise Mart Plz
Chicago, IL

Website

https://kstudiohome.com/

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