HAY

​HAY is a Danish furniture company founded in 2002 by Mette and Rolf Hay in Copenhagen. The company's mission is to create and offer well-designed furniture that is both accessible and affordable. ​

The Hays serve as the creative directors of the company, with Rolf overseeing the furniture division and Mette managing accessories. They collaborate closely with both in-house designers and international talents, including Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec, Nathalie Du Pasquier, Stefan Diez, Johannes Torpe, and Naoto Fukasawa. ​

In 2018, the U.S. furniture company Herman Miller acquired a 33% equity stake in HAY, and by 2019, increased its ownership to a majority stake. This partnership has facilitated HAY's expansion into the North American market, leading to the opening of stores in cities like Portland, Oregon; Costa Mesa, California; and Chicago, Illinois. ​

HAY's product portfolio includes a variety of furniture and accessories. Notable designs are the Palissade outdoor furniture collection by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec and the "About A" series by Hee Welling, which is among the company's most popular and versatile offerings. ​

The company also engages in collaborations beyond furniture design. For example, HAY partnered with Danish chef Frederik Bille Brahe to release a range of kitchenware in 2017. Additionally, they teamed up with IKEA to launch the YPPERLIG collection, comprising over 60 products such as sofas, tables, mirrors, trays, and tote bags. ​

As of 2022, HAY operates 25 stores across nine countries, continuing its commitment to delivering high-quality, thoughtfully designed products to a global audience. ​