Layered X Lotta Agaton
Many of you know, we are always inspired by the work of Lotta Agaton. This time, she created a collection of furniture and rugs for the brand Layered – the Lotta Agaton collection offers minimal aesthetics and a distinctly elegant approach, this gorgeously muted collection breathes an essence of timeless poetics.
Underneath you'll find the entire story behind the collection, I love to read these kind of stories, we hope you do too. Enjoy. - Vivian
“We wanted this collection to be as sustainable as possible – from materials to design. To create something to live with for a long time. Neutral colors, neutral design.” - Lotta Agaton
When acclaimed Swedish interior designer Lotta Agaton was first approached by Layered to undertake a furniture and rug collaboration, she was hesitant. Having only designed project-based single pieces in the past, she was well-aware that furniture production is a profession all its own. And yet every time she went to source furniture and rugs for her projects, there were always pieces that were missing. So in a slightly selfish move to satisfy her own desire for chunky rugs and simple yet high-quality furniture, she agreed to the project. An opportunity to experiment with different materials and create all the pieces she’d been searching for but never could find.
A fun period followed, in which Agaton and Layered explored the expanses of a universe in which soft respite and welcoming luxury prevail. Chunky rugs to pad your bare feet upon. Sofas to sink into. Pieces to encourage that timeless sense of home, and above all else, comfort. And comfortable they are. Imagine a sofa made of cushions only, irresistibly oversized. And even though the armchair and loveseat may appear a bit stiff at first glance, they are anything but. Cozy and cushy, they support the lower back by rounding off precisely where it feels the best. An inviting, welcoming collection that provides the perfect building blocks for a place to climb in and cuddle up.
“I am a sneakers person – no matter how gorgeous high heels may look, they’re just too un- comfortable for me. The same goes for furniture. It can’t only look good; it must be comfortable to fill its role.” - Lotta Agaton
Designing the collection in the neutral colors characteristic in her own studio – white, beige, neutral, gray, dark brown – contribute to this timeless essence. And although the color palette and overall design may be minimal, the proportions are what set this collection apart. Each rug contains a different structure – from super chunky braids to stripes – while the sofas are shaped in a style all their own, one square, one nothing more than cushions tied together. Simple, yet anarchic proportions to inspire a sense of bold expression.
Agaton’s design methodology was also entirely in line with Layered’s sustainable approach. High-quality, long-lasting materials play a central role in each piece, while the overall collection is designed with sustainability as its guiding light. Timelessly loveable, each piece was put through a future-proofed filter. To create items to be lived with for a long, long time. Neutral colors that are always in fashion. Shapes that always make sense. Interior pieces to last a lifetime.
“I’m very fond of simple design, graphic shapes, and soft minimalism. It’s been really fun to design these pieces we’ve been missing in our studio.” -Lotta Agaton
As a designer of interiors, Agaton envisions this collection filling homes and purposely designed the pieces in an interconnected fashion. Employing various weaving techniques for each of the rugs, they come together to create a beautiful, unified whole. From sofa to rug, the colors all match. Mix and match taken to a whole new level, this family of pieces joins to create an intimate, inspiring setting.
“My kids always wanted a seal sofa, something to flop on like seals lounging on the cliffs. A place to relax and feel at home. That’s what we’ve created with these sofas.” -Lotta Agaton
Beautiful, minimal, comforting Scandinavian design. Released in mid-May, the Layered & Lotta Agaton collection promises an inspiring sanctuary away from the noise of today.