Layout Chair 252
Summary
Designed by Julien Renault, the Layout Armchair 251 – 254 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 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 ARMCHAIR 252
Width 61,5 cm
Depth 55 cm
Height 79 cm
Seat height 45,5 cm
Armrest height 66 cm
Weight 9,2 kg
Product Story
Designed by Julien Renault, Layout Armchair 252 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. A plywood seat brings natural warmth, while the aluminium swivel four-star arc base balances elegant aesthetics and ease of movement, with all components designed for disassembly 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 wide range of colours, with the seat offered in several finishes, making Layout a versatile and durable seating solution ideal for most corporate settings and domestic 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. For HAY, Julien has designed the Pastis Collection, the Layout Collection, the Compass Lamps, and the Deville Collection.
