Élémentaire Chair / Story
With Élémentaire, Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec have created an adaptable chair defined by precise proportions and strong character. Produced in Denmark from 80% recycled PP and 20% fibreglass, it features a matt, slightly textured surface for durability and tactile comfort. Designed for everyday living, Élémentaire combines elegant form with exceptional resilience, using UV-resistant materials that make it ideally suited to outdoor use. Available in a range of colours, this harmonious chair makes a bold statement alone or in groups, seamlessly fitting into a variety of indoor and outdoor spaces across both private and public settings.
Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec the Paris-based design brothers from Brittany have been working together since 1998. Ronan is a graduate of the École Supérieure des Arts Décoratifs in Paris and Erwan attended the École Nationale Supérieure des Arts in Cergy before starting their own studio.They have transformed the design industry and offered new perspectives of materiality and purpose. For HAY, they have designed the Palissade Collection, Palissade Cord Collection, Balcony Collection, CPH Collection, Can Collection, Passerelle Collection, Élémentaire Chair and Pier System.