Layout Armchair 211

Designed by Julien Renault

Product Overview

The HAY Layout Armchair 211, designed by Julien Renault for HAY, is a contemporary seating design developed around the principles of comfort, functionality and circular design. Defined by its distinctive open-back shell and refined tubular steel frame, the armchair combines ergonomic support with a visually lightweight architectural silhouette. Crafted using a minimum of 96% post-consumer recycled plastic, Layout Armchair 211 delivers a durable and adaptable seating solution suited to dining spaces, offices, hospitality interiors and collaborative environments while maintaining HAY’s refined Scandinavian aesthetic.

Key Features

• Designed by Julien Renault
• Part of the HAY Layout seating collection
• Open-back shell enhances flexibility, comfort and visual transparency
• Integrated armrests with slim tubular steel four-leg frame
• Shell and seat crafted from at least 96% post-consumer recycled plastic
• Fully disassemblable construction for refurbishment and long-term circular use
• Lightweight yet structurally durable design
• Suitable for dining areas, offices, hospitality and public interiors
• Available with chrome or powder-coated steel frame finishes
• Offered in multiple contemporary shell colours, including Cream White, Sky Grey, Biscotti, Bordeaux, Bottle Green, Ocean, Pastel Green and Black
• Available with standard or felt gliders, depending on flooring requirements

Materials & Finish

• Shell Material: Recycled polypropylene
• Seat Material: Recycled polypropylene
• Frame Material: Tubular steel
• Frame Finish Options: Chrome or black powder-coated steel
• Shell Colours: Cream White, Sky Grey, Black, Biscotti, Bordeaux, Bottle Green, Ocean and Pastel Green
• Construction: Four-leg steel base with recyclable interchangeable components
• Glider Options: Plastic or felt gliders available
• Durable, easy-clean surfaces suitable for high-use interiors
• Designed for disassembly and long-term circular product lifespan

Why Choose the HAY Layout Armchair 211?

The Layout Armchair 211 reflects Julien Renault’s restrained industrial design approach, combining ergonomic practicality with refined architectural simplicity. The defining open-back shell introduces visual lightness and flexibility while improving everyday comfort, allowing the chair to feel welcoming without visual bulk. Its integrated armrests and slim steel frame create a balanced contemporary silhouette suited to dining rooms, collaborative workspaces and hospitality interiors, while the recycled material construction and fully disassemblable design support long-term sustainable furniture principles. The broad range of colours and frame finishes allows the chair to integrate effortlessly into both minimalist and expressive interior schemes while maintaining exceptional versatility and durability.

This product is made to order. Lead time is typically within 3-6 weeks.