About A Chair AAC 08 stacking chair by Hee Welling

HAY describes the AAC 08 as "an open frame in bent steel that brings lightness to the design," and with a "straight yet rounded" shell that "combines functional stackability with great comfort and a welcoming expression." The brand intends it for the home as well as the office and public spaces.

The shell: recycled polypropylene, what HAY calls "2.0"

The seat and backrest form a single injection-molded shell made from post-consumer plastic waste: this is what the "2.0" in the color names refers to. The material is solution-dyed: a scratch does not reveal a different color underneath, and maintenance is limited to soapy water. On light colors, slight variations in shade are inherent to recycled material.

The sled base: an open, bent steel frame

HAY describes this base as "an open frame in bent steel that brings lightness to the design." A single continuously bent tube that rests on the floor via two skids instead of four legs: the floor is not marked at four points, and the chair slides rather than catching. Two powder-coated steel finishes: black and white.

This model is stackable. HAY puts it in writing: the straight and rounded shell "combines functional stackability with great comfort." This is what makes it suitable for multipurpose rooms and community spaces, where chairs are stored between uses.