Originally designed by Niels Jørgen Haugesen in the late ’70s, the X-Line Chair has joined HAY’s collection of timeless, original designs. Crafted from thin metal wire, the chair’s industrial aesthetic and precise steel construction make it a prime example of the high-tech movement of the 1970s. The meticulously considered design offers optimal functionality, with the distinctive X-structure enhancing both flexibility and strength, as well as adding visual appeal.
Now available in new colours and finishes thoughtfully chosen to bridge past and present, the X-Line’s simple and logical design language remains as relevant today as ever. Its minimalist style, combined with durable, stackable qualities, makes it a versatile seating solution for a variety of settings. Depending on the chosen finish, the X-Line is suitable for either indoor use only or both indoor and outdoor use.
50W x 45.5D x 77.5Hcm
45cm seat height
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Solid steel rods with outdoor powder coating or hot dip galvanised treatment
Niels Jørgen Haugesen (1936–2013) was a renowned Danish furniture designer, best known as the creator of the iconic X-line chair collection launched in 1977. After completing his training as a cabinetmaker in 1956 and graduating as a furniture architect in 1961, Haugesen worked for Arne Jacobsen in the late 1960s before venturing out to establish his own design studio in 1971. Alongside his design work, he also shared his expertise as a teacher at the Danish Design School.
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