JULIEN RENAULT
MEET THE DESIGNER
Designed in collaboration with HAY by French designer Julien Renault, Pastis was made with the intention to stay relevant for decades to come. The result: a series of wooden chairs and tables with a solid presence, built on authenticity, strength, and high-quality craftsmanship. We asked Julien to share his inspiration and intent behind this collection.
“HERE IS A CHAIR THAT WILL LAST, AGE, AND CHANGE THROUGH PATINA AND GOOD USE.”
BEHIND THE DESIGN
WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF PASTIS?
“My challenge was to figure out how to propose not just another chair, but a chair with a strong attitude, in terms of its aesthetic and spirit, and then to suggest an atmosphere in which the chair could thrive and age gracefully. I hope people will buy Pastis with the intention to use and appreciate it for a long time. With its strong, romantic curves, I hope the collection will bring a lot of depth and spirit to any space it furnishes.”
WHAT WAS YOUR INSPIRATION?
“I like to imagine a brasserie, a café, with beautiful woodwork and white tablecloths. It’s a rather romantic vision, and I designed this collection with this kind of atmosphere and space in mind – the type of environment where the furniture is patinated, but the design somehow feels eternally contemporary, always in accordance with our time and place.”
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