In a collaboration that now spans a full decade, Grammy-winning musician and visionary designer Lenny Kravitz has unveiled his third, and arguably most refined, collection with CB2. This 62-piece capsule, designed by Kravitz Design, Inc., is a masterclass in blending disparate influences, drawing its soul from the sleek precision of European Modernism—citing figures like Mies van der Rohe—while embracing the relaxed, tactile sensibility of California’s iconic Case Study Houses and the Malibu lifestyle. The result is a sculptural and elegant collection of furniture, lighting, and textiles that rejects fleeting trends in favor of enduring design. Centered around a palette of warm, grounded neutrals and luxurious, unconventional materials, the collaboration elevates the home to the status of a meticulously curated sanctuary, balancing a rock-and-roll sensibility with profound architectural reverence.
The Architect’s Gaze: From Rock Star to International Style
Lenny Kravitz’s foray into interiors is far from a celebrity side-hustle; his firm, Kravitz Design, Inc., has spent two decades building a portfolio defined by architectural rigor and sophisticated detail. For this collaboration, Kravitz’s intellectual inspiration was anchored in the mid-20th century’s most profound design movements. He explicitly cited the influence of the International Style and its masters, whose philosophies of functionalism, clean lines, and rejection of ornamentation remain foundational to modern aesthetics.
This high-minded architectural perspective manifests in the collection’s structural integrity and precise silhouettes. The furniture is heavy on geometry and form, often utilizing stainless steel and blackened metal to create strong, clear lines that frame softer materials. By channeling the spirit of architects who sought to democratize good design, Kravitz ensures that each piece—from the Kanan sofa to the Rohe dining table—feels less like decoration and more like a carefully considered spatial element. This is not simply furniture; it is inhabitable architecture distilled for the modern home.
The Geography of Cool: European Sleekness Meets Malibu Ease
The design language of the collection is found at the intersection of European formality and West Coast casualness. Kravitz, whose personal residences span Paris, Brazil, and the Bahamas, translates his global, nomadic lifestyle into pieces that are both chicly refined and supremely lived-in. Where the European modernist influence demands precision, the California spirit introduces comfort, transforming potential museum pieces into items of everyday luxury.
The Kanan Sofa is a perfect illustration of this fusion: its low-slung, mid-century silhouette speaks to a relaxed, lounge-ready sensibility, while its upholstery in custom Italian twill—a sophisticated cousin to the ubiquitous bouclé—introduces a palpable sense of Continental luxury. Similarly, the re-envisioned Rake Suede Chair and Ottoman, a signature piece from the Kravitz Design archive, features a deep, comfortable profile layered in buttery suede. This armless, low-slung form is designed for maximum “slouch-ability,” embodying the effortless ease of a Malibu afternoon while maintaining the elegant curvature of a Parisian salon chair.
A Symphony of Textures: The Rich Material Palette
The soul of the collection resides in its masterful and often surprising use of materials. Kravitz Design places texture at the forefront, creating tactile experiences that anchor the collection in a grounded, organic feel. The palette is dominated by warm neutrals—toffee, sand, ivory, and charcoal—which serve as a sophisticated backdrop for the material play.
Key highlights include the dramatic use of Breccia Fantasique marble, a stone whose natural veining and fossilized embeds ensure that every table is a unique piece of geological art. This luxury stone is frequently paired with cool, industrial stainless steel, creating a dynamic tension between the organic and the man-made. Perhaps the most striking material juxtaposition is found in the Nagara lighting series: here, soft, diffuse rice paper shades—a nod to classic Japanese design—are anchored by polished, space-age stainless steel frames. Accents like hand-knotted viscose rugs, woven Danish cord seats on the Haulm stools, and the soft sheen of polished silver flatware complete this textural symphony, ensuring a rich, multi-layered experience across every category.
Anchoring the Room: Statement Furniture and Sculptural Objects
Beyond its upholstery, the collection is defined by sculptural statement pieces designed to command attention and anchor a room’s composition. The Rohe Tables, available in dining, coffee, and side configurations, are perhaps the most direct architectural homage. Topped with rich Breccia marble and supported by streamlined, blackened steel bases, their clean form and luxurious material composition make them instant heirlooms.
For storage and media, the Kibo Media Console is a standout, featuring Brutalist-inspired, perforated door cutouts set in warm oak wood. This piece brilliantly fuses raw, modernist geometry with a natural warmth, allowing for discreet cable management while offering a stunning visual focal point. Even the collection’s smaller objects exhibit this focus on form. The Furrow flatware set boasts Art Deco-inspired architectural lines, while the glass and stainless steel Cartouche Catchall Dish serves as a functional miniature sculpture. These accessories underscore the depth of the collaboration, proving that the commitment to high design and quality craftsmanship extends to every touchpoint in the home.
The Enduring Design Legacy
This third partnership between Lenny Kravitz and CB2 marks more than a successful commercial venture; it solidifies the musician’s position as a serious, influential force in contemporary interior design. By resisting the temptation of fleeting trends and instead focusing on the principles of classic architecture and high-quality materiality, the collection achieves Kravitz’s stated goal: to create designs that feel truly timeless.
CB2’s role in this legacy is crucial, acting as the democratizing platform that brings such elevated, architecturally inspired design to a broader audience. The collection’s sophisticated elegance provides a blueprint for creating spaces that are not merely stylish, but soulful, comfortable, and enduring. It is a powerful testament to the idea that great design, much like great music, should resonate deeply and last far beyond a single season, transforming the everyday act of coming home into an elevated, effortlessly cool experience.
