HAY’s outdoor furniture ranges address different kinds of space, from compact balconies to larger dining and lounge areas. The useful comparison is not which collection is most popular, but which has the right footprint, posture and storage needs for your setting.
What should you decide before comparing collections?
Measure the usable space, mark routes and decide whether dining, lounging or flexible seating is the priority. Record weather exposure and where furniture or cushions will be stored during prolonged bad weather.
What is Palissade best suited to?
Designed by Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec, Palissade is a broad family of steel outdoor seating and tables with a consistent slatted expression. It can support coordinated dining and lounge areas, but check the footprint and posture of each model individually.
When does Balcony make sense?
Balcony uses perforated metal and includes compact furniture intended to make efficient use of smaller outdoor settings. It is worth comparing where space is limited, while still measuring chairs in use and checking access around the table.
What is different about Weekday?
Weekday takes the familiar picnic-table idea into a range of outdoor tables and benches. Its communal format suits informal dining, but fixed or closely related bench seating changes how people enter and leave the table. Check the complete occupied footprint.
Where does Crate fit?
Originally designed by Gerrit Rietveld, the Crate family has a direct timber construction and includes seating and tables. Its visual and material character differs from HAY’s metal families, bringing its own care and weathering considerations.
Do you need cushions?
Some seating benefits from model-specific cushions. Confirm fit, fastening, outdoor specification and storage guidance. Cushions should be fully dried and cared for according to HAY’s instructions.
Can HAY outdoor collections be mixed?
Yes, where scale, colour and function work together. Using one dining family and a different lounge chair can feel more natural than forcing every piece to match. Compare finishes in person where possible.
Choosing HAY outdoor furniture
Choose the family around available space and activity, then compare individual chairs and tables by dimensions, comfort and maintenance.
Find the right HAY collection for your outdoor space. Explore HAY outdoor furniture, or contact us with your measurements.
