Designed by renowned French designers Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec, the HAY Élémentaire Chair explores the relationship between simplicity, durability and everyday functionality.
Created with carefully balanced proportions and a distinctive, understated profile, the chair offers a contemporary seating solution that feels equally suited to residential and commercial environments. Its gently contoured seat and supportive backrest provide a comfortable sitting experience, while the clean, uninterrupted silhouette allows it to complement a wide variety of interior styles without demanding attention.
Manufactured in Denmark, the Élémentaire Chair is produced using an innovative combination of 80% recycled polypropylene and 20% fibreglass. This carefully developed material composition creates a strong, durable structure with a subtly textured matt surface, offering resilience for regular everyday use. The polypropylene construction is also UV-resistant, making the chair suitable for outdoor environments as well as indoor settings. Its weather-resistant qualities and robust construction make it a practical option for gardens, terraces, balconies, kitchens and dining areas.
Available in a selection of contemporary colours, the Élémentaire Chair can be used individually as a subtle design feature or arranged in multiples to create a cohesive seating arrangement. Its stackable design also makes it particularly practical for spaces where flexibility and efficient storage are important. Combining recycled materials, versatile functionality and the distinctive design approach of the Bouroullec brothers, the HAY Élémentaire Chair demonstrates how considered design can deliver both visual appeal and lasting everyday performance.
Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec were born in France in the 1970's, they studied at the École Nationale des Arts Décoratifs in Paris and at the École des Beaux-Arts in Cergy-Pontoise. The brothers are noted for their design work, which has been featured in publications and museums globally — and spans a wide range from tables and chairs to tableware, rugs, textile walls, office furniture, ceramics, art objects and urban projects.
They have a fantastic relationship with Hay in Denmark, as well as Vitra in Switzerland who let them create their unique, innovative designs. Without doubt the Boroullec's designs are set to become Design Classics of the future.
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