Layout Armchair 212

Designed by Julien Renault

Product Overview

The HAY Layout Armchair 212, 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, natural plywood seat 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 212 introduces warmth and tactility through its veneer seat while maintaining the clean Scandinavian aesthetic and durability associated with the wider Layout collection.

Key Features

• Designed by Julien Renault
• Part of the HAY Layout seating collection
• Open-back shell enhances comfort, flexibility and visual transparency
• Plywood veneer seat introduces warmth and tactile contrast
• Shell crafted from a minimum of 96% post-consumer recycled plastic
• Slim tubular steel four-leg frame with refined industrial profile
• Fully disassemblable construction designed for refurbishment and circular use
• Lightweight yet structurally durable design
• Suitable for dining areas, offices, hospitality and collaborative interiors
• Available with chrome or powder-coated steel frame finishes
• Offered in multiple shell colours, including Cream White, Sky Grey, Biscotti, Bordeaux, Bottle Green, Ocean, Pastel Green and Black
• Available with oak veneer or black oak veneer seating options

Materials & Finish

• Shell Material: Recycled polypropylene
• Seat Material: Water-based lacquered oak veneer or black oak veneer plywood
• 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: Standard or felt gliders available
• Durable, easy-clean surfaces suitable for high-use environments
• Designed for disassembly and long-term circular product lifespan

Why Choose the HAY Layout Armchair 212?

The Layout Armchair 212 combines Julien Renault’s restrained industrial design language with HAY’s contemporary approach to sustainable furniture production. The defining open-back shell introduces visual lightness and ergonomic flexibility, while the addition of the plywood veneer seat softens the chair’s technical silhouette with natural warmth and texture. Its slim tubular steel frame creates a refined architectural profile suited to dining rooms, collaborative workspaces and hospitality interiors, while the fully disassemblable construction supports refurbishment and long-term circular use. The result is a versatile seating design that balances sustainability, practicality and understated contemporary elegance.

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