Layout Chair 124
Designed by Julien Renault
Product Overview
The HAY Layout Chair 124, designed by Julien Renault for HAY, is a contemporary, fully upholstered dining and multipurpose chair developed around the principles of comfort, functionality and circular design. Defined by its distinctive open-back shell, fully upholstered seat and backrest, and refined solid wood four-leg base, the chair combines ergonomic support with a visually lightweight architectural silhouette. Crafted using a minimum of 96% post-consumer recycled plastic, Layout Chair 124 delivers enhanced comfort and material richness while maintaining the sustainability-focused construction and Scandinavian design language that define the wider Layout collection.
Key Features
- Designed by Julien Renault
- Part of the HAY Layout seating collection
- Distinctive open-back shell enhances comfort and visual transparency
- Fully upholstered seat and backrest for enhanced comfort and a warm, inviting expression
- Rounded solid wood legs provide stability and timeless appeal
- Shell crafted from a minimum of 96% post-consumer recycled plastic
- Fully disassemblable construction designed for refurbishment and long-term circular use
- Lightweight yet structurally durable design
- Suitable for offices, restaurants, public institutions and residential interiors
- Designed to support long-term sustainability through repair, refurbishment and component replacement
Materials & Finish
- Shell Material: Recycled polypropylene (minimum 96% post-consumer recycled content)
- Upholstery: Fabric or olive-leaf tanned leather upholstery options
- Base Material: Water-based lacquered solid oak or black lacquered solid oak
- Construction: Fully upholstered shell with solid wood four-leg base
- Durable contract-grade surfaces suitable for high-use environments
- Designed for disassembly and long-term circular product lifespan
Why Choose the HAY Layout Chair 124?
The Layout Chair 124 represents the most refined and comfort-focused interpretation of the wooden-base Layout chair family. Julien Renault’s signature open-back shell introduces visual lightness and ergonomic flexibility, while the fully upholstered seat and backrest provide a softer, more welcoming seating experience. The rounded wooden legs add warmth and a timeless character that suits both residential and hospitality environments. Combined with fully disassemblable construction and recycled materials, the chair delivers a thoughtful balance of comfort, sustainability and understated contemporary elegance, making it equally suited to dining rooms, meeting spaces, restaurants and collaborative workplaces.
This product is made to order. Lead time is typically within 3-6 weeks.