KETCHUM
Understatement.
Timeless style.
Universal appeal.
Is this a description of the Ernest Hemingway craft?
Or McKinley Leather Furniture?
It is both. And therein lies the genius of pairing these two brands to create a line of exciting and exquisite home furnishings.
Our shared values include dedication to excellence, elegant simplicity, and long-lasting quality.
HEMINGWAY® FOR THE HOME is comprised of well-designed pieces, inspired by Hemingway, the man. We captured his classic style, strong character, and bold charm. We embraced his love of international travel and day-to-day life in remote and tropical places, as well as sophisticated cities.
Come take a journey through the Hemingway collection, curated and made by McKinley Leather Furniture.
Mid-Century Modern
The enduring mid-century modern design approach was ushered in after WW II, when people hoped for a fresh start and a new outlook. They wanted to leave behind dark, heavy, and ornate home styles and embrace uncluttered, light-filled open spaces. The home furnishings of the new era featured clean lines and organic shapes. Today, the mid-century modern aesthetic still promotes function, minimalism, warmth, and natural materials. It embraces beauty in simplicity. Ernest and Mary Hemingway’s home in Ketchum, Idaho, built in 1953, exemplifies the design form, inside and out.
The Great Adventurers
Inspired by Ernest Hemingway’s adventures with his sons, I felt a challenge to visit Ketchum with my own sons, Joseph and Nicholas. Even though Hemingway had traveled and lived in many exotic places, he frequently returned to Idaho for inspiration and freedom, feeling that open fields and majestic mountains can fuel the soul. We explored Hemingway’s home and property, biked Wood River Trail, attended Sun Valley Music Festival, hiked the Sawtooth mountains and enjoyed the friendly people of Ketchum. Although we didn’t hunt or fish, we found our own sense of wonder and awe — it was a magical adventure! XOXO, Lori Sadowski
Papa’s Lodge
Situated on more than 13 pristine acres, the Hemingways’ striking Ketchum home features large, wide windows that beckon the outside in. While the surroundings are rugged, the home is refined — certainly more mid-century modern than rustic mountain lodge. With sleek architectural design, subtle textures, and the latest technology, the home was well-suited for these sophisticated world travelers. Ernest spent his final years here, 1959-1961, writing, fishing, and exploring, with the rush of the nearby Big Wood River in the background.
