The result of an eight-year journey, Daniel Rybakkens Petit Standard chair for Hay is a study of precision and well-thought-out details. To create a highly stackable chair, where stackable features would actually improve the chair design, Petit Standard combines elegance and functionality in an emblematic design. Using cast aluminium and steel tubes that connect in a three-dimensional triangle, the lightweight frame has a distinctly geometric shape, which is balanced by the warmth and natural quality of the oak veneer seat and back. The Petit Standard's high back and curved seat offer great comfort, while the rigid tubes optimise the strength and stacking capabilities of the chair, making it ideal for business environments, educational institutions and private spaces.
Hay was founded in 2002 to promote Danish design, and instead of strictly adhering to the style of the old masters, Hay reinvents their work in a more contemporary context. The company Hay reinterprets classic Nordic design forms in a modern setting, offering friendly, aesthetic, and functional designs. Hay draws inspiration from three main sources: art, architecture, and fashion, while paying particular attention to the surrounding environment and contemporary culture. The goal of Hay is to revive Danish design furniture from the 1950s and 60s. The Hay chairs perfectly embody this spirit: a timeless and minimalist design that combines comfort and functionality with modern lines.