Stahl Tactics

STAHL + BAND 2308 Abbot Kinney Boulevard Venice, CA 90291 Ph. 424.228.4134 jeffery@stahlandband.com

Whirling dervish Spin pendants from Prague’s Lucie Koldova illuminate cast bronze pieces by Henry Wilson, on a boulder table designed by Jeffery Molter. S+B also carries the Drikolor line of organic paint.

Peter De Jong designed the cutting board and salt and pepper shakers on the S+B kitchen island; the sconces are from Materia Designs.

The solid walnut De Jong hutch holds Mirena Kim ceramics and a table lamp by Elizabeth Parker.

The art and design destination Stahl + Band is housed on a quiet section of Abbot Kinney, in a building with a rich artistic history—for many years it served as a studio for the actor, artist, and Venice resident Dennis Hopper. A brainchild of creative director and designer Jeffery Molter, the studio is a Zen mecca for artisanal furniture, lighting, and contemporary fine art. He created a peaceful, organic environment with poured concrete, metal, and warm accents of wood and stone. With no areas off-limits to clients, the space is equal parts showroom and gallery. S+B features emerging and established artists, and carries a globally sourced inventory that includes pieces of Molter’s own design. He started his career in New York working for the Ferragamo family, and later moved to Los Angeles and developed the first sustainable line of upholstery and case goods in the country, launched exclusively at ABC Carpet & Home. He then focused on commercial and residential design projects, and the desire to collaborate with and celebrate like-minded creators led him to open Stahl + Band in November of 2015. Inspired by his German ancestry, Molter chose the words Stahl (steel) and Band (ribbon) as an homage to his favorite artist, Richard Serra, and Serra’s trademark sculptural fluidity. The importance of organic materials, harmonious proportions, and top-notch craftsmanship defines S+B’s aesthetic, and the results are inspirational.