Rolf and Mette Hay founded HAY to combine the clarity of mid-century Danish design with contemporary materials, colours and industrial production. The company works with a broad international roster of designers.
2002
HAY is founded in Copenhagen.
2008
The first HAY House opens.
2018
Herman Miller acquires a majority stake.
02 / Flagships
Start with these.
Three products that define HAY.
01
Flagship 01
About A Chair
Hee Welling’s adaptable family of shell chairs.
02
Flagship 02
Mags Sofa
A low modular sofa with broad upholstered forms.
03
Flagship 03
Matin Lamp
Inga Sempé’s pleated-shade table lamp.
03 / Origin
What the design claim covers.
The claim follows the product line, not just the logo.
HAY uses factories around the world. Designer nationality, Danish headquarters and European retail do not reveal the manufacturing country of an individual object.