Press Chair – designed by LAYER for MDF Italia – explores the expressive potential of 3D-Veneer. The sculptural, lightweight timber shell is created using a high-pressure pressing process, and it is defined by flowing curves that echo the form of the body. The gentle, seamless lines offer a heightened sense of comfort and versatility, allowing the Press Chair to move fluidly between workplace and domestic settings. Link in the comments for full project information. #LAYER #MDFItalia #PRESSChair #3DVeneer #FurnitureDesign
About us
LAYER is a thought-leading design studio working across strategy, industrial design, engineering, branding, digital, and spatial design. It’s our mission to make the world a better place, and we approach our collaborations thoughtfully with a focus on strategic thinking, inclusivity, sustainability and market success. Our multi-award-winning process transforms ideas into game-changing products and experiences that people love, delivering an impressive return on investment for our partners. With our support, our collaborators have raised over $50 Million in funding and created global bestsellers across diverse product categories. Based in our London studio, our multidisciplinary team collaborates to define holistic experiences and deliver every aspect of your project, from concept to launch strategy. Fueled by our global perspective, we uncover new ways of looking at the world and discover behavioural insights that drive our human-centred approach. This empowers us to achieve captivating results that engage new audiences, investors, and the media. We work with global leaders – including Bang & Olufsen, Nike, Google, Ledger, and Vitra – as well as emerging startups and entrepreneurs. Together, we have created products, brands, services, and spaces that have been recognised by the world’s most prestigious awards bodies in multiple categories ranging from sustainability to technology and workplace. These accolades have been instrumental in our partners’ growth and notoriety on a global stage. To learn more about our process or discuss bringing your ideas to life with LAYER, please reach out to the team at enquiries@layerdesign.com.
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http://www.layerdesign.com
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- Industry
- Design Services
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- London
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2015
- Specialties
- Engineering, UI design, Branding, Digital design, Strategy, Art Direction, Sourcing, Experience Design, Industrial Design, and Ethnographic Research
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445 Hackney Road
London, GB
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AXYL is a distinctive collection of café and contract furniture designed by LAYER for UK brand Allermuir. First launched at London Design Festival, the series began with a stacking chair and quickly expanded into armchairs, barstools, benches, and tables – all unified by a bold recycled aluminium Y-frame. The sculpted shell draws on mid-century references while offering a fresh silhouette and low-impact material palette. The AXYL collection has won a host of awards – including a Red Dot Design Award Best of the Best! Link in the comments for full project information. #LAYER #Allermuir #AXYL #FurnitureDesign #CircularDesign
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O6 by LAYER for Allsteel is a task chair designed to offer a softer, more approachable take on workplace seating. Defined by a sculptural O-shaped frame and six intuitive adjustment points, it delivers ergonomic comfort with minimal visual complexity. Customisable in colour and material, O6 brings personality, affordability and performance to the evolving office landscape. It also received the Best of NeoCon Sustainability Award for its thoughtful approach to materiality and circular design. Link in the comments for full project information. #LAYER #Allsteel #O6Chair #TaskChair #WorkplaceDesign
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Velo is a next-generation task chair designed and engineered by LAYER with Andreu World, powered by a sophisticated weight-activated mechanism that adjusts automatically to the user. The invitingly sculptural frame is made from recycled thermopolymer with a distinctive texture and tactile matte finish – bringing comfort and character to the daily work experience. Link in the comments for full project information. #LAYER #VeloChair #TaskChairDesign #AndreuWorld #ErgonomicDesign
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Velo is a next-generation task chair designed and engineered by LAYER with Andreu World that combines refined materiality with responsive engineering. At the heart of the chair is an intelligent, weight-activated mechanism that responds automatically to the user’s movements. The armrests can be specified as fixed, 2D, or 4D, while lumbar support and seat height are also adjustable. These features allow Velo to adapt to a wide range of working preferences and postures. Link in the comments for full project information. #LAYER #VeloChair #TaskChairDesign #AndreuWorld #ErgonomicDesign
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Are you an organised multi-tasker with an eye for detail and a love of creative energy? We’re looking for a Studio Admin Assistant to join the growing LAYER team in East London. Working closely with our Studio Manager and Directors, you’ll help keep the wheels of our creative studio turning – from day-to-day operations to shaping an organised, inspiring environment where great ideas can thrive. This role offers hands-on experience across every aspect of running a busy design studio, along with a competitive salary, annual bonus, clear career growth, and half-day Fridays. We’re seeking someone with 1+ years of administrative experience, ideally in a creative setting, who brings positivity, initiative, and a passion for seamless organisation. This is a full-time, onsite role based in London. If this sounds like you, send your CV and portfolio to kdo@layerdesign.com — or tag someone who’d be a great fit! #LAYERdesign #adminjob #studioadmin #adminassistant #londonjobs #creativejobs
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Velo is a next-generation task chair designed and engineered by LAYER with Andreu World. The chair stands out in the crowded task chair market thanks to its intelligent ergonomic performance – which responds to users in real time – and visual restraint. The seat features comfortable upholstery to support a variety of sitting positions and the fully flexible backrest is available in mesh or fully upholstered options. Link in the comments for full project information. #LAYER #VeloChair #TaskChairDesign #AndreuWorld #ErgonomicDesign
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LAYER is committed to building long lasting relationships with our creative partners and Triada Lift continues the close collaboration between LAYER and Andreu World – a partnership rooted in shared values of innovation, longevity, and craft. From task chairs to tables, our work together reflects LAYER’s commitment to building lasting creative relationships and designing products that elevate everyday life. Link in the comments for full project information. #LAYER #TriadaLift #AndreuWorld #FurnitureDesign #WorkplaceDesign
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Triada Lift designed by LAYER with Andreu World is a new, height-adjustable occasional table that blends sculptural elegance with everyday performance. Ideal for agile workspaces, lounge areas, and touchdown zones, the table features a column that seamlessly flows into a sculptural three-pronged base. Height control is integrated into the column to support seamless use without visual complexity; and the tabletop is cantilevered to allow for ease of access. Link in the comments for full project information. #LAYER #TriadaLift #AndreuWorld #FurnitureDesign #WorkplaceDesign
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We’re searching for Brand Designers who think big, work smart, and love shaping brands that make a difference. At our East London studio, you’ll join a tight-knit creative team working on everything from new identities for global leaders to bold launches for ambitious start-ups. Expect a competitive salary, annual bonus, clear career growth, and half-day Fridays to recharge and reset. You’ll have 2+ years of experience (excluding internships), a strong body of brand identity and system work, and a design process grounded in storytelling and craft. A positive, proactive mindset is a must. We are looking for both freelance and full-time candidates, and it’s an onsite role based in London. Sound like your next move? Send your CV and portfolio to careers@layerdesign.com — or tag someone who’d be perfect for the role. #LAYERdesign #designjob #branddesigner #branding #londonjobs #creativejobs
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