Layout Chair 131

Designed by Julien Renault

Product Overview

The HAY Layout Chair 131, designed by Julien Renault for HAY, is a contemporary swivel chair developed around the principles of comfort, functionality and circular design. Defined by its distinctive open-back shell and refined four-star aluminium swivel base, the chair combines ergonomic support with a visually lightweight architectural silhouette. Designed for flexibility across residential, workplace and hospitality environments, Layout Chair 131 integrates recycled materials with fully disassemblable construction, creating a durable and adaptable seating solution suited to modern interiors.

Key Features

• Designed by Julien Renault
• Part of the HAY Layout seating collection
• Open-back shell enhances comfort and visual lightness
• Aluminium four-star swivel base for flexibility and mobility
• Shell crafted from a minimum of 96% post-consumer recycled plastic
• Fully disassemblable construction for refurbishment and long-term use
• Lightweight yet structurally durable design
• Suitable for offices, dining spaces, hospitality and collaborative environments
• Available in polished or powder-coated aluminium base finishes
• Wide selection of shell colour options, including Cream White, Sky Grey, Biscotti, Bordeaux, Bottle Green, Ocean and Black

Materials & Finish

• Shell Material: Recycled polypropylene
• Base Material: Aluminium
• Base Finish Options: Polished aluminium or black powder-coated aluminium
• Shell Colours: Cream White, Sky Grey, Biscotti, Bordeaux, Bottle Green, Ocean, Pastel Green, Black
• Construction: Swivel four-star aluminium base with recyclable shell components
• Glider Options: Standard or felt gliders available
• Durable, easy-clean surfaces suitable for high-use interiors

Why Choose the HAY Layout Chair 131?

The Layout Chair 131 combines Julien Renault’s restrained industrial design language with HAY’s contemporary approach to sustainable furniture production. The open-back shell introduces both ergonomic flexibility and visual transparency, allowing the chair to feel lightweight without sacrificing comfort or durability. Its swivel aluminium base enhances movement and adaptability, making it particularly effective in collaborative workspaces, dining settings and hospitality interiors where flexibility is essential. Designed for disassembly and refurbishment, the chair reflects a long-term circular design philosophy while maintaining the clean Scandinavian aesthetic and refined material palette associated with HAY’s contemporary collections.

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