The catalyst for Hay‘s Weekday collection by Hannes & Fritz may sound familiar to some – a convivial dinner party with not enough seating. Designers Hannes Breur and Fritz Gräber (who work collectively but remotely, with Breur in Stuttgart and Gräber in Zurich) cobbled a bench by hastily screwing together leftover wooden planks.

Surprisingly pleased with the result – which reminded them of picnic benches in public parks – the two continued to refine the proportions to be even more charming and accessible.

Made from solid pine, the Weekday collection for Hay is comprised of tables and benches defined by their rounded edges (and offered in multiple sizes) that have a casual and friendly personality. Suitable for private and public settings, the pieces are treated with a weather-proof coating and are available in a selection of colourful water-based lacquers; optional seat cushions in a curated portfolio of textiles are also available.