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Sunbreaker Side Cabinet | Storage by Laylo Studio. Item composed of wood & steel
Sunbreaker Side Cabinet | Storage by Laylo Studio. Item composed of wood & steel
Sunbreaker Side Cabinet | Storage by Laylo Studio. Item composed of wood & steel
Sunbreaker Side Cabinet | Storage by Laylo Studio. Item composed of wood & steel
Sunbreaker Side Cabinet | Storage by Laylo Studio. Item composed of wood & steel
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Sunbreaker Side Cabinet | Storage by Laylo Studio. Item composed of wood & steel

Created and Sold by Laylo Studio

Laylo Studio

Sunbreaker Side Cabinet - Storage

Price $7,760

Creation: 9-10 weeks
Shipping: Mainfreight 5-7 days
Estimated Arrival: January 30, 2025

Handmade

Made In USA

Made To Order

Natural Materials

Locally Sourced

DimensionsWeight
24H x 24W x 18D in
60.96H x 60.96W x 45.72D cm
45.36 kg
100 lb

Carved antique oak lattice with burnished blue lacquered steel case

shown with:
2 drawers, measures: 24" W x 24" H x 18" D (listing price reflects this size)
3 drawers, measures: 36" W x 32" H x 24" D
6 drawers, measures: 72” W x 32” H x 24” D

Inspired by brise-soliel, an architectural feature designed to break the sun by casting shadows, SUNBREAKER references this at furniture scale. Hand-carved wood lattice creates a continuous grid that doubles as drawer pulls. The seamlessly welded steel case stands on nine pilotis. We cite the modernist paradigm Gustavo Capanema Palace as a precedent to provide a point of reference for the project although it certainly isn’t the first example of an architectural sun breaker. See historic examples such as jaali, mashrabiya, kumiko, and other “openwork” that creates shaded, permeable architecture for air to flow. Similar to these traditional constructions, the lattice is hand joined, carved and finished.

Open edition available in custom dimensions and finishes.

Item Sunbreaker Side Cabinet
Created by Laylo Studio
As seen in Creator's Studio, Chicago, IL
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Laylo Studio
Meet the Creator
Wescover creator since 2020
Custom furniture handmade in Chicago

LAYLO is the studio practice of Sam and Lydia Link.

  Founded with the intention of building through the exploration and integration of traditionally siloed crafts, the partners design and independently produce limited edition, functional works in their Chicago workshop using both contemporary and age-old equipment and techniques. Metal fabrication methodologies revolutionized by the last century of industrialization convene with imaginative woven elements and detailed woodwork to culminate in contemporary pieces that span eras and disciplines.

  Sam and Lydia are deeply committed to creating each piece themselves, believing firmly that this hands-on approach imbues their creations with a tangible essence of their presence as both artisans and artists. Their work is a testament to their dedication and passion, an ode to the meticulous and diligent process of creation. They adopt a "slow-cooker" approach to design and manufacturing, a deliberate counter-narrative to the relentless 24/7 production schedule that has dominated the market since the mid-19th century referencing the contrarian Arts and Craft and Studio Craft movement that emerged.

  As a result of their methods, each piece in their collection is not merely an object but a narrative of Sam and Lydia’s personal journey through the manual manipulation of materials. Their work is informed not just by their creative vision but also by external references that guide their labor. In an age of mass production, LAYLO stands out as a beacon of individuality and craft, offering pieces that are not just made but are brought into existence with intention, care, and a profound connection to the history and significance of making.