• At LAYLO Studio, our objects occupy a space between function and fine art, existing as artifacts of intention and exploration. Conceived with a meticulous attention to process, materiality and form, these pieces challenge conventional boundaries, encouraging a dialogue between utility and abstraction.

    Crafted in our Chicago studio, each object is a study in materiality and the relationships between materials —steel, brass, stone, felt and wood are used to create expressive compositions of familiar forms. These are objects designed to command presence, inviting contemplation and interaction, while resisting easy categorization.

    Our work stems from a commitment to process rather than production, emphasizing the narrative potential of every decision to anchor a space with quiet authority. The results feel as though they belong to no particular place, existing instead as timeless statements of craft and concept. An invitation to pause and reflect—a provocation to consider the interplay between material, maker, and viewer.

    The various collections - at their core - all celebrate the meditative act of creation and the allure of the unfinished thought. Whether minimalist or intricate, each design leaves room for interpretation, embodying a quiet mystique that lingers long after the first encounter.

    At LAYLO Studio, objects are more than functional or decorative—they are vessels for ideas, designed to resonate with those who seek meaning in the details.

clutch

a rumination on human willpower when expressed through craft

fieldstone

a signal of unfettered legal action against our foundation.

ribot

kerfed felt wall-hangings and rugs

thorax

a study comparing wood to bone