Designed by French designer Julien Renault for HAY, the Layout Armchair 224 reimagines contemporary seating through a thoughtful combination of comfort, considered proportions and responsible material choices.
Defined by its distinctive open-back silhouette, this upholstered designer armchair brings a sense of visual lightness to interiors while providing supportive, comfortable seating for everyday use.
The Layout Armchair 224 features a sculpted shell made from at least 96% post-consumer recycled polypropylene, complemented by an upholstered seat and backrest for a softer, more inviting finish. Its subtle backrest opening is both a defining design detail and an ergonomic feature, offering natural support while creating an interesting interplay between form and function. Rounded solid wood legs complete the design, introducing warmth and stability with a choice of carefully considered finishes. Sustainability is central to the Layout collection.
Designed for disassembly, the chair's individual components can be separated for refurbishment, repair or recycling, helping to extend its lifespan and reduce unnecessary waste. Upholstery options include a wide selection of contemporary fabrics and olive-leaf tanned leather, allowing the chair to be tailored to different interior schemes and practical requirements. Versatile enough for a home dining space, contemporary office, meeting room or hospitality setting, the HAY Layout Armchair 224 combines modern Scandinavian-inspired design with everyday functionality.
A distinctive addition to the Layout collection, it offers an enduring seating solution for interiors where comfort, craftsmanship and considered design matter.
Material: Shell - Made from at least 96% post-consumer recycled polypropylene. Water-based lacquered solid wood legs (Oak or Walnut) with aluminium support plate. Gliders - Plastic or Felt gliders for hard floors. Various different fabrics and leathers (click on link below to see Hay's complete Fabirc & Leather range)
Dimensions: Height: 80cm x Width: 62cm x Depth: 56cm (Seat Height: 46cm)
Julien Renault is a French designer known for uncovering beauty in the everyday. Born and raised in Paris, he studied industrial design at ESAD in Reims before refining his approach at ECAL in Switzerland - a blend of structured functionality and creative freedom that continues to define his work.
Now based in Brussels, Renault draws daily inspiration from his surroundings, believing that even the most familiar objects can shape how we feel, move, and connect with space. His work explores those quiet, often overlooked interactions between objects and their environments - resulting in designs that are both thoughtful and intuitive
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