HAY J Series Dining Chair (J77)

The HAY J77 Chair, originally designed by Folke Pålsson this spindle-back chair evokes memories for many people who have encountered this chair in homes all over Scandinavia. The chair sparks an immediate sense of nostalgic recognition, but HAY’s updated colour version J77 Chair proves its contemporary value and relevance in the 21st century.

The HAY J-Series Chairs are designed to recreate the classic FBD furniture collection, they offer functional design born out of industrial development. The concept was created by FDB in 1933, and it was under Børge Mogensen’s leadership as design director from 1942, the FDB furniture linked industrial production closely with architectural furniture design.

The primary focus was not on detailing, but on making well-designed furniture accessible to the general population. The industrial approach eliminated the need for special components and all chairs featured identical legs. FDB revolutionised the industry as a precursor of many of the design icons that Denmark is acknowledged for today around the world.