Layout Chair 112

Designed by Julien Renault

Product Overview

The HAY Layout Chair 112, 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 chair combines ergonomic support with a visually lightweight architectural silhouette. Crafted using a minimum of 96% post-consumer recycled plastic, Layout Chair 112 introduces material warmth and tactile contrast through its veneer seat while maintaining the clean Scandinavian aesthetic and long-term durability associated with the HAY Layout collection.

Key Features

• Designed by Julien Renault
• Part of the HAY Layout seating collection
• Open-back shell enhances comfort and visual transparency
• Plywood seat introduces warmth and tactile material contrast
• Shell crafted from at least 96% post-consumer recycled plastic
• Slim tubular steel four-leg base with refined industrial aesthetic
• Fully disassemblable construction designed for refurbishment and long-term use
• Lightweight yet structurally durable design
• Suitable for dining spaces, offices, hospitality and public interiors
• Offered in multiple shell colours and veneer seat options, including oak and black oak finishes

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, Biscotti, Bordeaux, Bottle Green, Ocean, Pastel Green and Black
• Construction: Four-leg steel base with interchangeable recyclable components
• Durable, easy-clean surfaces suitable for high-use interiors
• Designed for disassembly and circular product longevity

Why Choose the HAY Layout Chair 112?

The Layout Chair 112 combines Julien Renault’s restrained industrial design language with HAY’s contemporary approach to sustainable furniture production. The open-back shell introduces visual lightness and ergonomic flexibility, while the addition of the plywood seat softens the chair’s technical silhouette with natural texture and warmth. 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 practicality, sustainability and understated contemporary elegance.

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