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Type Chair
Stackable aluminium chair by Jonas Trampedach, HAY's first chair made of aluminium
475 × 785 × 475 mm
Official product information
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Description
Overview
The Type Chair is a stackable aluminium chair designed for HAY by Jonas Trampedach. HAY calls it its first-ever chair made of aluminium, with a distinctively shaped back and a name derived from the perception of an archetypal chair.
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Construction
It is made from a minimum of 60% recycled aluminium with a silicone coating, merging craft with industrial processes to give a smooth, closed surface. The variant page lists shell and frame in silver grey silicone coated aluminium.
Specifications
- Size: W 47.5 x D 47.5 x H 78.5 cm
- Variant: Silver grey (AE005-D360)
- Optional seat cushion, sold separately
Story
An archetypal chair
HAY says the chair's name and aesthetics derive from the perception of an archetypal chair, and that its distinctively shaped back gives it a uniform sculptural expression. Jonas Trampedach, who worked with HAY before, says the chair has been years in the making.
Aluminium for HAY
In HAY's news article the chair is the company's first made of aluminium. Co-founder Rolf Hay says aluminium does not rust, which suits outdoor spaces, and that lightness is essential for furniture that is moved around outdoors.
