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HAY's Rey chair is a fresh reinterpretation of the iconic chair designed by Bruno Rey in 1971. The classic collection, re-invented and re-released in collaboration with the original manufacturer, Swiss Dietiker, charms with its softly rounded lines and simple but detailed design. The timeless appeal of the Rey chair makes it an impressive addition to all spaces private and public alike.
In the Rey collection, the wooden frame and seat are combined in an innovative way with die-cast aluminium brackets. The unique mechanism also gives the chair its distinctive look: the seat looks almost as if it is floating, perfecting the robust design with an irresistibly attractive lightness.
- Width: 44 cm
- Depth: 49 cm
- Height: 80 cm
- Seat depth: 44 cm
- Seat height: 46.5 cm
- Colour Bright red
- Seat material Moulded plywood with beech top and outer veneer, water-based lacquer.
- Base material Solid beech, water-based lacquer. Die-cast aluminium brackets.
- Stackable Yes, up to 4 units.
- Notes Pre-assembled. Plastic gliders as standard on all variants. Suitable for most floorings that are not too sensitive.
- Product ID: HA945311-120
Bruno Rey (1935–2019) was a highly regarded Swiss designer, best known for the Rey chair he created for furniture manufacturer Dietiker in the 1970s – a design now produced by the Danish brand HAY.
Rey’s work is defined by a deeply functional approach and a timeless aesthetic, brought to life through softly rounded forms and gently curved, playful lines.
Bruno Rey: The Swiss master of chairs
Swiss designer Bruno Rey began his career at a time when modern design was still searching for the balance between industrial production and user-centred thinking. Rey’s approach was practical and technically precise: form was always driven by functional structure and genuine need.
Rey originally trained as a cabinetmaker before moving into design and enrolling at the Kunstgewerbeschule Zürich, where he also attended interior design courses led by designer Willy Guhl. He established his own studio focused on architecture and design in 1968.
The innovative Rey chair
Designed in 1971 in collaboration with Swiss manufacturer Dietiker, the Rey chair introduced a patented screwless wood-to-metal connection – a remarkable technical innovation at the time. This allowed for exceptional durability and easy maintenance. Its clean silhouette, rounded edges and stackable design made it ideal for public spaces, schools and homes alike.
The Rey chair has remained in continuous production since the 1970s and has become perhaps the most recognisable Swiss chair design. Today, it is produced by Danish HAY, with the collection also including tables and stools that echo its distinctive design language.
Who: Bruno Rey
- Swiss designer (1935–2019).
- Gained international recognition with the Rey chair in the 1970s, which became one of Switzerland’s most successful furniture designs.
- His work combines soft, rounded forms with a practical, functional approach.
- Notable designs: Rey chair and tables (HAY).
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