HAY’s About A Stool collection applies the About A family’s simple shell language to counter and bar seating. The decisive measurement is the gap between the seat and the underside of the surface, followed by shell, base and upholstery.
Who designed About A Stool?
About A Stool is part of HAY’s About A collection by Hee Welling. It includes related shells on different bases and in different seat heights, with selected upholstery options.
Do you need counter or bar height?
Measure from the floor to the underside of the worktop or table, not the top surface. Then compare this with the exact stool seat height, allowing a comfortable gap for the sitter’s thighs. Do not choose solely from the terms ‘counter’ or ‘bar’.
How much space does each stool need?
Check the overall shell width and the spread of the base or footrest. Allow space between neighbouring stools and keep them clear of cupboard doors, appliances and routes behind the seated person.
Which shell is most comfortable?
Back height, arms and upholstery change how supported the stool feels. A compact shell is easy to approach and may tuck more neatly under a surface; a more enclosing shell can suit longer sitting but needs greater width and clearance.
Which base should you choose?
Wood and steel bases create different visual weight and floor contact. Check the location and shape of the footrest, the supplied glides and the complete base footprint. The footrest should be easy for the intended users to reach.
Should the stool be upholstered?
Upholstery adds softness for longer meals but needs to suit a kitchen setting. Review textile care, request samples and consider whether an unupholstered shell or separate seat pad would be more practical.
What does the AAS model number tell you?
The code distinguishes particular shell, base and height combinations. Confirm the full number and specification because related models can look similar in photographs.
Choosing your About A Stool
Resolve seat height and spacing first, then choose shell, base and upholstery. Recheck the complete product code before ordering a set.
Find the right stool for your counter. Explore our HAY collection and bar stools, or contact us with your worktop measurement.
