BALCONY STOOL HAY — Design by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec

There’s something undeniably refreshing about furniture that feels both effortless and intentional – a piece that slips seamlessly into outdoor living while quietly elevating it. HAY’s new Balcony Stool, designed by the iconic French duo Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec, does exactly that.

Clean-lined yet full of character, the Balcony Stool takes a deceptively simple silhouette and infuses it with thoughtful detail. Its gently dished rectangular seat offers just enough contour to feel comfortable, while the pattern of punched holes introduces both structural strength and a playful, instantly recognisable graphic language. It’s the kind of design that proves practicality needn’t be plain.

Crafted from powder-coated steel and finished with an outdoor primer for resilience against the elements, the Stool is built to withstand life outside, from sun-drenched balconies to breezy verandahs and sprawling gardens. And because outdoor spaces are as personal as the homes they belong to, it comes in a vibrant palette of colourways that invite mixing, matching, and experimenting.

The Stool joins HAY’s growing Balcony collection of chairs, benches, and tables – a family known for its strength, simplicity, and sculptural charm. Whether you’re creating a quiet reading nook on a compact balcony or curating a large, flexible entertaining zone, this piece slots in with ease.

Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec, two brothers from Brittany working in Paris.

In South Africa, the Balcony Stool is exclusively available through Inova Contracts, one of the country’s most trusted names in contemporary contract furniture. With decades of experience, a strong local and international client base, and teams in both Cape Town and Johannesburg, Inova brings deep product knowledge and an unwavering commitment to thoughtful, impartial advice. Their consultancy-driven approach ensures designers, architects, and homeowners alike receive the best possible solutions for their spaces.