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Erwan Bouroullec // HAY

Traverse Outdoor Collection

The Traverse outdoor furniture series, designed by Erwan Bouroullec for HAY, blends harmoniously into any environment. The die-cast aluminum frame and heat-treated ash slats combine robust construction with an inviting aesthetic that becomes even more beautiful over time with a natural patina. Thanks to its balanced aesthetics and ergonomic design, the Traverse collection of chairs, tables, benches, and a stool can be effortlessly integrated into a wide variety of private and public spaces.

Weatherproof Premium Materials

Traverse is made for the outdoors: the die-cast aluminum frame is lightweight, extremely sturdy, and reliably weather-resistant. The heat-treated ash seating and table surfaces are significantly more resistant to moisture and temperature fluctuations and remain dimensionally stable. This gives you outdoor furniture that looks good season after season – and feels effortlessly uncomplicated in everyday use.

Natural patina

The heat-treated ash wood lives with you: Over time, it develops a natural patina outdoors, which makes each piece even more individual. Small color changes and nuances are not a flaw, but rather precisely what gives the wood character. In this way, Traverse does not appear "worn out", but rather gains warmth and personality from season to season.

Ergonomic Comfort

Traverse is immediately comfortable: The form is ergonomically designed, so you can stay outside longer in comfort—without the furniture appearing clunky. The back and seat support you exactly where it counts, and at the same time feel pleasantly light. This gives you the comfort of an indoor chair, but weather-resistant for your patio and garden.

Versatility in all areas

Traverse adapts to your outdoor space – not the other way around: From chairs and armchairs to benches, tables, and stools, you get a consistent series that can be flexibly combined. This allows you to furnish everything from a small balcony to a large terrace in the same style, without compromising on function or design. And because the designs are so clear and understated, they work equally well in private gardens as in cafés, hotels, or public areas.

Sustainable Quality

Traverse is not just beautiful, it's also consciously crafted: The frame is largely made from recycled aluminum, and the wood is FSC-certified – so you get durable materials with a better origin. Because the furniture is designed for many seasons, you're not buying "for one summer" but investing in lasting quality. And thanks to its flat packaging, less volume is moved during transport – saving resources and reducing the CO₂ footprint.

Erwan Bouroullec

Traverse is a design by Erwan Bouroullec – a French designer and artist from Paris (born 1976), who trained at ENSAPC (École Nationale Supérieure d’Arts de Paris-Cergy). After graduating, he worked closely with his brother Ronan for many years from the late 1990s onwards; since their separation, he has pursued his own projects, refining an even more focused, practical design style. This is exactly what you feel with Traverse: a calm, timeless design language and a technically precise construction that blends into any environment instead of being "loud." With it, you're not just getting outdoor furniture, but a piece of modern design that isn't dependent on trends – and will function exceptionally well for years to come.

Erwan Bouroullec on Traverse
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