About A Chair / Story
The AAC 153 Soft Duo counterbalances its soft quilted shell and contrasting materials with the high functionality and modern expression of the five-legged castor base. Retaining the same high backrest and generous seat that characterises the series, the base is designed with a gas lift that can adjust the seat height by a range of 14cm. The base is available in polished or powder-coated aluminium, and the quilted shell is offered with two different textiles or leathers to create a unique look that works equally well in corporate, public, or private contexts. /Please note that more configurations are available than the options shown here.
Hee Welling is a Danish furniture designer who founded his own studio in Copenhagen in 2003. The son of a cabinetmaker, Welling’s fascination with production techniques, materials, and machinery was fired as a child. He went on to study at The University of Art and Design in Helsinki, and received his master’s degree in furniture design from The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts. Centred around the idea of creating technically accomplished products that can reach a wide audience, his designs are characterised by a great sense of proportion and quietly elegant aesthetics.
Welling has received a number of design awards, including the Bo Bedre Award (Denmark), Good Design Award (USA), and has been nominated as Danish designer of the year in 2013 and 2014. For HAY, Welling has designed the About A series and the Hee Collection.