Hay Layout Armchair

Designed by Julien Renault, the Layout Armchair offers a flexible and innovative design shaped by a commitment to comfort, functionality, and circularity. Characterised by the opening in the backrest, this defining feature provides greater comfort while giving its appearance a sense of lightness and transparency. The base features slim tubular legs that combine stability with an elegant aesthetic, rounded wooden legs that provide stability and a timeless appeal or a sleek swivel four-star base designed for stability and ease of movement. With all chair components designed to be fully disassembled to extend the lifespan and enable refurbishment for long-term use. The shell is crafted from a minimum of 96% post-consumer recycled plastic and offered in a variety of colours, which can be combined with different seat options or a fully upholstered seat for added comfort, making Layout a versatile and durable seating solution ideal for offices, restaurants, public institutions, and domestic settings.

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Part of a cohesive seating collection offering versatility across various settings and configurations

Distinctive backrest opening adds comfort and visual lightness 

The shell and seat are crafted from a minimum of 96% post-consumer recycled plastic and offered in a variety of colours 

With circularity in mind, all components can be fully disassembled, featuring removable upholstery and replaceable parts

Available with plastic shell and seat, with plywood seat, upholstered seat or fully upholstered shell in a large selection of fabrics and olive-leaf tanned leather

Available with rounded wooden legs in different finishes, 4-star swivel base and 4-leg steel base

Suitable for a wide variety of private and public environments

Julien Renault

French designer Julien Renault grew up near Paris before studying industrial design in ESAD Design & Art School in Reims, France, and ECAL in Switzerland. These two different educations have helped to form his approach to his work – a combination of objective and rational methods with artistic and personal freedom. Currently based from his studio in Brussels, Julien’s ability to find inspiration everywhere means he is not afraid to beautify the ordinary. Convinced that all objects have a subconscious effect on our daily lives, Julien manifests the interconnection between objects and their surroundings in his designs, which he creates for a number of international brands.