At its conception in 2002, HAY were a Danish design company with international ambitions. By travelling the world and keeping affordable, accessible design at the heart of its ethos, HAY have grown to be a worldwide, award winning brand. It champions the everyday but always achieves imaginative Scandi designs, putting a 1950s and 60s style into a contemporary context. Country of originSelected awardsFeatured designers Table Lamps and Bedside LightsWhether you're after a design classics, a pop of colour or a bit of Scandi cool, put the finishing touches to a breakfast bar or kitchen island (or an actual bar, if you're lucky) with our round-up. 1. Hot Mesh Bar Stool: £165, heals.co.uk This stool by US-based studio Blu Dot updates the traditional steam-bent wood bistro chair. In laser-cut and tubular metal, its lightweight, stacking design is ideal for bringing a cool coffee shop feel to your kitchen. Hot Mesh comes in a range of six bright colours. 2. Kartell Charles Ghost Bar Stool: from £85.85, nest.co.uk
The Louis Ghost chair is one of design superstar Philippe Starck’s most famous products. The Charles stool is from the same family, and is made from a single block of transparent coloured plastic. In a range of pop colours, this stool would look equally good at a breakfast bar or outdoors on wooden decking. 3. Nicolle Chair: £225, conranshop.co.uk Nicolle was first developed in the 1930s as a robust stool for French factories. It became an icon of industrial design, loved for its characterful backrest often described as a “swan neck” with a “whale tail.” It comes in two heights: 90cm which is good for high bars, and 60cm for kitchen counters. 4. Cappellini Ribbon stool: from £319.60, utilitydesign.co.uk The base of this elegant stool, by Japanese studio Nendo, is laser cut to mimic a gymnast’s swirling ribbon. The thin metal seat and base are folded together and lacquered in a range of bright primary colours and a foam seat can be attached by magnets.
There’s something a bit retro about this wooden bar stool. Its splayed legs and circular footrest hark back to 1970s when having a bar at home was the height of cool. It’s a simple design is lifted by characterful details, like the doughnut-shaped padded seat. This industrial-style stool is handmade in India by a family-run business and is a great price for a beautifully designed piece. It has a solid mango wood seat and pale blue lacquered iron frame, but you can also get it with a plain steel frame or a copper-clad seat. All Swoon designs are limited-edition, so you won't find your next door neighbour with them, too. 7. Hay Copenhague Bar Stool: £186.15, nest.co.uk An understated choice from the Danish furniture design company, this one was originally designed for the University of Copenhagen (hence the name). We love the butterfly-style moulded seat and this hard-wearing lacquered oak finish – though it also comes in pale soaped beech and black or grey stained oak.
8. Tolix H Bar Stool: £164, madeindesign.co.uk This 1930s chair has become an industrial design classic (and we don’t use the term lightly, it’s been exhibited in the Vitra Design Museum, MOMA and the Pompidou) and chances are you’ve sat on a knock-off at least once in your life. Get the real thing with this glossy red bar stool version, which is coated in galvanised steel, just as it was when it was first created by Xavier Pauchard. Rattan isn’t just for the garden. Combined with powder-coated metal, it makes a chic indoor option. The seat on this one is made from a long-lasting imitation of the natural palm. It’s more compact than some of the stools with a back rest on the list, making it ideal for smaller breakfast bars. Ikea can be relied upon for durable, functional kitchenware. This simple, steel-framed seat is made from hard-wearing leather and has just enough padding not to be uncomfortable. It also comes in yellow if white is a bit too minimal-looking.
If it's a design classic you're after, the Kartell and the Tolix are both beautiful, timeless investments that aren't eye-wateringly expensive. For a bit of a bargain, we love the soft industrial looks of the Swoon Editions Orson stool; the variations on the legs are a great way to add a pop of colour without going OTT and you can pretty much guarantee no one else will have them. IndyBest product reviews are unbiased, independent advice you can trust. On some occasions, we earn revenue if you click the links and buy the products, but we never allow this to bias our coverage. The reviews are compiled through a mix of expert opinion and real-world testing (for other countries click here) Versions which are in stock and immediately available (click here) *incl. VAT, incl. shipping (Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Luxembourg, Netherlands) Seat height: 37 cm Galvanized steel, powder coated Suitable for outdoor use Stackable up to 15 objects
To clean, wiping with a damp cloth and a mild detergent is recommended. Click for more information (ca. 1,3 MB). The Hee Lounge Chair belongs to the series of Hee chairs from HAY, and which all owe their name to their designer Hee Welling. In the spirit of Scandinavian design the HAY lounge chair impresses with its clean lines and intricate, geometric shapes, in this case formed from galvanized steel. Unlike the Hee Bar Stool and Hee Dining Chair the Hee Lounge Chair has at 37 cm a relatively low seat height and is in the seat to backrest relation wider than other members of Hee family. Since up to 15 chairs of this model can be stacked, the Hee Lounge Chair by HAY is a genuine space saver. The robust material allows its use in residential areas, but also in the garden or on the terrace, where the chair with its reduced look is guaranteed to attract positive attention. You may also like these articles:ABOUT A CHAIR / AAC 22 DESIGN BY HEE WELLING FOR HAY The About series is HAY’s most versatile furniture series.
It began with a chair and blossomed into a series with virtually unlimited potential. With the About series, Hee Welling has proven that a single strong idea can hold a wealth of development options. Today, the series includes dining and conference chairs, office chairs, bar stools, lounge chairs, tables, a foot stool and, as the latest addition, a sofa, and it is equally perfect for private and public settings. The About series is a true pragmatist, able to blend in or stand out, depending on the task it is assigned. Dramatize the silhouette with heavier upholstery, or opt for more subtle materials and colours. The many colour, upholstery and frame options are a particularly strong feature that allows you to tweak the design without compromising the basic concept. This curvy version of About a Chair is designed to be supportive, so you can just sit back and let the chair do the work.PLEASE USE COMMENT FIELD. W 59 x D 52 x H 46/79 cm Customers who bought this product also bought