Layout Chair 163
Summary
Designed by Julien Renault, the Layout Chair 161-164 variants offer 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
aluminium swivel four-star arc base with wheels balances elegant aesthetics and
ease of movement, with all chair components designed to be fully disassembled to
extend its 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 environments.
Dimensions
LAYOUT CHAIR 163
Width 48,5 cm
Depth 55 cm
Height 79 cm
Seat height 48 cm
Weight 8,5 kg
Product Story
Designed by Julien Renault, Layout Chair 163 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. Featuring an upholstered seat for a warm, inviting expression and an aluminium swivel four-star arc base with castors that balances elegant aesthetics and ease of movement, all chair components can be fully disassembled to extend its 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 wide range of colours, with the upholstered seat available in a variety of fabric and olive-leaf tanned leather options, making Layout a versatile and durable seating solution ideal for most corporate
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. For HAY, Julien has designed the Pastis Collection, the Layout Collection, the Compass Lamps, and the Deville Collection.
