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Traverse Bench
Outdoor bench in die-cast aluminium and heat-treated ash by Erwan Bouroullec for HAY
1140 × 460 × 375 mm
China
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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.
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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).




