About Us
Kerns-Wilcheck is a design firm and a manufacturing facility. All aspects of design, fabrication and finishing are executed in house.
Kerns-Wilcheck caters to a high-end clientele and is known for it's classically influenced designs which were honed from a history of importing antiques as well as our craftsmen's attention to detail and the artistry of our finishing department.
Kerns-Wilcheck caters to a high-end clientele and is known for it's classically influenced designs which were honed from a history of importing antiques as well as our craftsmen's attention to detail and the artistry of our finishing department.
Our History
Kerns-Wilcheck was founded in Memphis, TN in 1985. In the early 80's, designer Lou Kerns imported architectural elements (such as entire paneled rooms, fire and door surrounds, store fittings and the like) from England and Europe to use as signature pieces in his commercial interior projects.
Kerns developed a studio shop devoted to refurbishing and reproducing these antique gems. Frank Wilcheck joined Kerns in 1989 and grew the fabrication capabilities. Fewer and fewer items were imported until all products were fully designed and manufactured and Kerns-Wilcheck for use in both commercial and then primarily residential.
Our reputation was established by our large architectural projects that include libraries, kitchens, stairways and large furniture pieces. design, Over the years we developed an extensive line of wood mantels, trumeaus and over-mantels, bath and kitchen cabinetry. In 1995, our original line of Powder Room Furnishings was shown at the National Kitchen & Bath Show which brought us national acclaim. We have since added our mantels and other furniture products to our nationally marketed items. Each item is built to order.
Kerns-Wilcheck was established with a unique design mission - to design and develop interior architectural elements and furnishings that stand out as much as those fabulous images of antiquities.
Recently, to help augment our bespoke pieces, we now represent top tier lines of windows, doors, marble mantels, hardware etc.
Kerns developed a studio shop devoted to refurbishing and reproducing these antique gems. Frank Wilcheck joined Kerns in 1989 and grew the fabrication capabilities. Fewer and fewer items were imported until all products were fully designed and manufactured and Kerns-Wilcheck for use in both commercial and then primarily residential.
Our reputation was established by our large architectural projects that include libraries, kitchens, stairways and large furniture pieces. design, Over the years we developed an extensive line of wood mantels, trumeaus and over-mantels, bath and kitchen cabinetry. In 1995, our original line of Powder Room Furnishings was shown at the National Kitchen & Bath Show which brought us national acclaim. We have since added our mantels and other furniture products to our nationally marketed items. Each item is built to order.
Kerns-Wilcheck was established with a unique design mission - to design and develop interior architectural elements and furnishings that stand out as much as those fabulous images of antiquities.
Recently, to help augment our bespoke pieces, we now represent top tier lines of windows, doors, marble mantels, hardware etc.