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I N T R O D U C I N G R E LY

A contemporary chair whose sleek shell is crafted from 100% recycled plastic Designer Hee Welling dedicated nearly a year to researching the right materials for his latest piece.

The result is Rely, an environmentally-friendly chair whose modern shell is crafted entirely from recycled plastic.

Intended to suit both public and private spaces, the Rely collection boasts a wide range of options. Its shell is available in an impressive range of contemporary colours, while made-to-order upholstery is available in a variety of fabrics. Its base comes as fixed or swivel.

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HEE WELLING T O T H E L E F T | R E LY H W 9 - B R O N Z E D W. S E R A F I N O L I N O

F R O M C O L L E C T I N G TO C R E AT I N G

The inventive recycling process – which Welling continues to fine-tune – sees the chair’s darker shells crafted from the black plastic panels found in a car’s interior. After being crushed into small pieces, they are mixed with colour and readied for injection moulding. Because the lighter shells require clear materials that will act as as blank canvas, Welling has pioneered a different approach with them, sourcing plastic waste that he is then able to colour accordingly.

“When it comes to the environment, we want to do the best job possible with the best materials available.”

HEE WELLING

This ethos has extended to all aspects of the chair’s design including its construction; should it require a repair, Welling has deliberately made it simple to dismantle so that its lifespan is extended.

TO THE RIGHT | HEE WELLING IN HIS STUDIO

SKETCHES BY HEE WELLING TO THE LEFT | PL ASTIC WASTE USED FOR THE BL ACK PL ASTIC SHELL

HEE WELLING IN HIS STUDIO

HEE WELLING

Renowned for his signature minimalism, Welling’s latest piece continues his legacy of melding simplicity with practicality. Rely’s understated appearance belies the thorough consideration that has been given to its ergonomic design, with each of its curves developed to provide optimal back support.

“When creating a design with a simple visual expression, the details become extremely important because there’s so much focus on them,” “Yet the amazing thing is that when everything – comfort, construction, function, choice of materials, production method, environment and ergonomics – is balanced together, such details slot seamlessly into place.”

HEE WELLING

47cm / 18.8in

HW21

Seat height: 46cm / 18.4in

57cm / 22.8in

55cm / 21.6in

54cm / 21.2in

HW26 | HW27

*With link to connect chairs

PL ASTIC SHEEL & UPHOLSTERED CUSHION

HW7

HW12 | HW17*

HW22

HW8

HW13 | HW18

HW23

HW9 & HW10

HW14–HW15 | HW19–HW20

HW24 & HW25

FULLY UPHOLSTERED

FULLY UPHOLSTERED & UPHOLSTERED CUSHION W. SAME OR DIFFERENT FABRIC

*HW16–HW19 With return function

82cm / 32.8in

47cm / 18.8in

HW11 | HW16

Seat height: 46cm / 18.4in

HW6

57cm / 22.8in

82m / 32.8in

47cm / 18.8in

Seat height: 46cm / 18.4in

55cm / 21.6in

82m / 32.8in

Seat height: 46cm / 18.4in

Colors available: White (RAL 9010), Black (Ral 9005), Stone Grey (RAL 7022), Red Brown (RAL 8012), Beige Sand (RAL 1001), Light Blue ( NCS S 5005-BG20)

82cm / 32.8in

PL ASTIC SEAT & SHEEL

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