Bringing a more architectural expression to contemporary seating, the HAY Layout Armchair 231 by Julien Renault combines a distinctive four-star swivel base with an elegantly sculpted recycled polypropylene shell.
Its balanced proportions, understated detailing and practical versatility make it a considered choice for modern dining spaces, collaborative work environments and contemporary interiors.
Rather than relying on traditional upholstery or elaborate detailing, the Layout 231 allows its form and materials to define its character. The gently contoured shell features an integrated opening through the backrest, creating a distinctive visual profile while allowing for comfortable, responsive support. Manufactured using at least 96% post-consumer recycled polypropylene, the shell offers a durable and lightweight seating solution with a more responsible approach to material use.
A defining element of this particular model is its four-star swivel base, available in polished or black powder-coated aluminium. The rotating base provides freedom of movement while maintaining a clean, refined appearance, making the chair especially well suited to meeting tables, contemporary dining settings and flexible working spaces. Standard gliders provide a stable footing, allowing the chair to sit comfortably within a variety of interior environments.
Designed with longevity in mind, the Layout Armchair 231 can be fully disassembled, allowing individual components to be repaired, refurbished or recycled when required. Its combination of adaptable construction, contemporary colour options and enduring functionality reflects HAY's commitment to creating furniture that works beyond passing trends. A distinctive alternative to conventional dining and meeting chairs, the HAY Layout Armchair 231 brings together innovative material thinking, intelligent engineering and modern European design.
Material: Shell - Made from at least 96% post-consumer recycled polypropylene. Powder coated or chromed steel 4 star base. Gliders - Plastic or Felt gliders for hard floors.
Dimensions: Height: 79cm x Width: 61.5cm x Depth: 55cm (Seat Height: 45.5cm)
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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