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JONAS WAGELL
However, designing a sofa involves so much more than
aesthetics. I am tasked with bringing together a multitude of
factors such as comfort, materials, dimensions, modularity and
construction, as well as price range. Ultimately, the design pro-
cess relies on the designer’s ability to fine-tune the details and
proportions, achieving just the right amount of comfort and
specific character.
Q.
How did you go about referencing L. ERCOLANI’s DNA in
the collection?
JW.
When I think of L. ERCOLANI, natural wood, craftsman-
ship and lasting quality are the first things that come to mind.
Therefore wood was a natural choice for the collection in order
to create a strong visual language. The entire base is made of
refined hardwood, elevating the upholstered body of the sofa.
Q.
How do you and your approach to furniture design reso-
nate with that of L. ERCOLANI?
JW.
As a Swedish designer, I feel a strong connection to the
values and heritage of L. ERCOLANI. We both share a profound
appreciation for simplistic forms and rational solutions. This,
combined with a deep-rooted love for quality materials and
craftsmanship, is what binds our relationship so closely togeth-
er. Most importantly, I find myself inspired by the company’s
story and the enduring spirit of Ercol which persists today, a
century after its inception.
Q.
Being part of L. ERCOLANI’s carefully selected portfolio
of well-renowned designer collaborations, what do you hope
to accomplish through this partnership?
JW.
Firstly, it is a great honour and pleasure to be given this
opportunity. The ability to contribute to L. ERCOLANI’s design
lineage is an outstanding reward in itself. If my contribution
can inspire people, or perhaps even new generations of users,
to discover the quality and craftsmanship of L. ERCOLANI, then
that would be the ultimate accomplishment.
Guided by his experiences both as an architect and furniture designer, Jonas Wagell’s work reflects a personal yet welcoming senti-
ment. Scandinavian yet worldly, classic yet modern; his unique visual identity lends itself to all environments and regions, spanning his
home country of Sweden and abroad.