Design by Julien Renault
Layout Chair demonstrates a flexible and innovative design, offering a fully customisable range shaped by a commitment to comfort, functionality, and circularity. Defined by its open-back shell, Layout Chair offers a sense of lightness – both visually and physically – while offering natural, responsive support. Crafted from at least 96% post-consumer recycled plastic, it is designed for disassembly, refurbishment, and long-term use. With countless combinations of shells, bases, and legs, it transitions effortlessly between offices, public spaces, and domestic settings.
Material
- Removable upholstery, attached and detached, designed to enable refurbishing and extend the product’s lifespan for long-term use
- Shell colour: cream white, sky grey, black, biscotti, Bordeaux, bottle green, ocean, pastel green
- Tube base: powder coated steel base, chromed steel base
- Wood base: water-based lacquered solid orak base, water based lacquered solid walnut base
- 4-star swivel base: powder coated aluminium, polished aluminium
- 4 versions: plastic seat, oak veneer seat, walnut veneer seat, upholstered seating pad, fully upholstered, water based
- Textile: range from 6 groups
Dimensions
- W 61,5 x D 55 x H 79 cm, seat height 45,5 cm (plastic/ veneer seat pad)
- W 61,5 x D 55 x H 79 cm, seat height 48 cm (upholstered seat pad)
- W 62 x D 56 x H 80 cm, seat height 48 cm (fully upholstered)
About the designer
French designer Julien Renault blends rational methods with artistic freedom in his approach to design. Based in Brussels, he draws inspiration from everyday life, transforming the ordinary into something beautiful. His work for numerous international brands reflects the deep connection between objects and their environments. For HAY, Julien has designed the Pastis Table and Chair series, Compass Lamp Collection, and Layout Chair.
