The Traverse Collection designed by French designer Erwan Bouroullec

TRAVERSE COLLECTION | ERWAN BOUROULLEC FOR HAY

The Traverse Collection, designed by French designer Erwan Bouroullec for HAY, seamlessly integrates into any outdoor environment through its balanced proportions and natural materials. Featuring a die-cast aluminum frame combined with heat-treated ash slats, each piece embodies durability with an inviting expression that becomes more beautiful as it patinates over time. The ergonomic design ensures comfort while maintaining visual lightness, making the collection—comprising chairs, armchairs, tables, benches, and stools—ideal for both residential settings and public spaces. Bouroullec’s technically minded approach results in a versatile, weather-resistant collection that honors Scandinavian design principles while offering contemporary functionality for outdoor living.

Traverse Armchair with ergonomic design showing natural wood patination and durable aluminum construction Erwan Bouroullec's Traverse bench with heat-treated ash slats in public garden setting Traverse Collection dining setup with chairs and table showcasing minimalist Scandinavian outdoor furniture design Complete Traverse Collection by HAY featuring chairs, armchairs, benches, stool and tables in harmonious arrangement Erwan Bouroullec featuring heat-treated ash slats and die-cast aluminum frame in outdoor setting

Designer
Erwan Bouroullec is a French designer and artist based in Paris. He attended the École Nationale Supérieure des Arts in Cergy before starting Bouroullec Studio with his brother. Together the design duo has transformed the design industry, offering new perspectives of materiality and purpose with an international portfolio that includes furniture, architecture, and artworks. Erwan uses a technically minded approach to create flexible, functional designs in his collaborations with other artists and creatives on multifaceted projects. For HAY, he has designed the Traverse Collection.

Detail of Traverse stool showing the craftsmanship of heat-treated ash slats and aluminum frame connection Close-up of Traverse Chair's heat-treated ash slats showing natural patination and weathering process