Image source: HAY — About A Chair AAC 52 (castors)
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About A Chair AAC 52 (castors)
Five-star castor chair with gas lift seat height adjustment and a recycled plastic shell
690 × 875 × 690 mm
Official product information
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Description
Overview
HAY describes AAC 52 as perhaps the most functional chair of the About A Chair series, with a five-legged castor base and a gas lift that can adjust the seat height.
Construction
The post-consumer recycled plastic shell comes with front or fixed seat upholstery options on an aluminium base available in different finishes. The listed variant has a Raisin 2.0 polypropylene shell, Atlas 571 front upholstery and a black powder coated aluminium base on wheels.
Specifications
- Size (item AA277-D133-AA43-01KV): H 87.5 x W 69 x L 69 cm
- Base: 5 star swivel gas lift wheel base
- Upholstery on listed variant: front upholstery, Atlas 571
Story
The Functional One
HAY singles out AAC 52 as perhaps the most functional chair of the About A Chair series.
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Choices
The page lists finishes for the aluminium base, a wide palette of shell colours and a choice of front or fixed seat upholstery, and says these give the series a versatile expression.
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Collection
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HAY About A Chair by Hee Welling: a series of chairs with PP plastic shells on wood, veneer, aluminium or steel bases; 39 models, many upholstery options.





