2019

At LAYER, we take inspiration from a diverse range of creative industries and value the opportunity to explore new approaches. The Canopy collection is a close collaboration with RÆBURN, a fashion brand that shares our passion for sustainable and responsible design. Together, we have translated the label’s iconic use of upcycled parachute material into an exciting exploration of form and materiality in furniture.

The limited edition Canopy Collection comprises four rocking chairs and two screens made from welded steel frames with recycled parachute upholstery. The simple, modernist steel structures provide a “blank canvas” for the parachute material, allowing the textile to be the most expressive element of each piece. The fabric has been wrapped, slung and hung within and around the framework to create padding, webbing and cover solutions with simple fixation points.