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Traverse Collection

Traverse Bench

Outdoor bench in die-cast aluminium and heat-treated ash by Erwan Bouroullec for HAY

Dimensions

1140 × 460 × 375 mm

Origin

China

Materials
AluminiumAsh
Finishes
Shot-blasted aluminiumHeat treated oiled ash
Colors
Heat treated oiled ash

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Description

Overview

The Traverse Bench is an outdoor bench by Erwan Bouroullec for HAY. It is a member of the Traverse collection, with a slatted seat in heat-treated ash on an aluminium frame, and it is used with other Traverse furniture.

Construction

  • Variants: 1
  • Base: die-cast aluminium that is shot-blasted and given an outdoor lacquer, its die-cast parts are at least 60% recycled aluminium
  • Seat: heat-treated solid ash slats with an outdoor wood wax oil finish

Specifications

  • Overall size: 114 x 37.5 x 46 cm (AE465-E227)
  • Seat depth: 37.5 cm

Story

A bench within the Traverse range

The Traverse Bench is one of the outdoor pieces Erwan Bouroullec drew for HAY, a collection that fits in wherever it is placed. Other Traverse furniture is used alongside it.

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Built to age well

The bench joins a robust aluminium construction to slats of heat-treated ash. With an inviting expression and well-balanced aesthetics, it patinates naturally to become more beautiful over time, in dining and social set-ups, whether private or public.

More by Erwan Bouroullec

Collection

Traverse

Traverse by Erwan Bouroullec for HAY: outdoor chairs, benches, a stool and a table with a die-cast aluminium frame and slats in heat-treated ash (2025).

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