Layout Chair 133

Designed by Julien Renault

Product Overview

The HAY Layout Chair 133, designed by Julien Renault for HAY, is a contemporary upholstered swivel chair developed around the principles of comfort, functionality and circular design. Defined by its distinctive open-back shell, upholstered seat and refined four-star aluminium swivel base, the chair combines ergonomic support with a visually lightweight architectural silhouette suited to offices, dining environments, hospitality interiors and collaborative workspaces. Crafted using a minimum of 96% post-consumer recycled plastic, Layout Chair 133 balances industrial precision with tactile comfort while maintaining the refined Scandinavian aesthetic that defines 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
• Upholstered seat for added comfort and softer tactile expression
• The aluminium four-star swivel base provides flexibility and ease of movement
• Shell crafted from a minimum of 96% post-consumer recycled plastic
• Fully disassemblable construction designed for refurbishment and long-term use
• Lightweight yet structurally durable design
• Suitable for offices, meeting rooms, dining areas and hospitality interiors
• Available with polished or black powder-coated aluminium base finishes
• Offered in multiple shell colours including Cream White, Sky Grey, Black, Biscotti, Bordeaux, Bottle Green, Ocean and Pastel Green
• Upholstery available in a range of fabrics and olive-leaf tanned leather options, including Mode, Remix, Relate and Grano leather

Materials & Finish

• Shell Material: Recycled polypropylene
• Seat Upholstery: Fabric or olive-leaf tanned leather upholstery options
• Base Material: Aluminium
• Base Finish Options: Polished aluminium or black powder-coated aluminium
• Base Type: Four-star swivel base with standard gliders
• Upholstery Options: Mode, Remix, Relate, Vidar and Grano leather selections
• Construction: Fully disassemblable, recyclable component system
• Durable, easy-clean surfaces suitable for high-use interiors
• Designed for circular longevity and refurbishment

Why Choose the HAY Layout Chair 133?

The Layout Chair 133 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 upholstered seat softens the chair’s technical silhouette with added comfort and material richness. Its four-star swivel aluminium base enhances mobility and adaptability, making it particularly suited to collaborative workspaces, meeting rooms and flexible hospitality interiors. Designed for disassembly and refurbishment, the chair reflects a long-term circular design philosophy while maintaining the clean Scandinavian aesthetic and refined proportions associated with HAY’s contemporary furniture collections.

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