Whass
Whass is a family of multi-purpose contract chairs, designed by Nacar Strategic Design Agency for Actiu. Shell: 5 mm recycled fibre-glass PP, optional seat pad. Size: H 81.3 × W 51.7 × D 55.8 cm, seat height 45.5 cm. The same shell sits on four metal legs, a sled base, four beech legs, a four-spoke swivel base, and a five-spoke base with castors and a gas lift; there is also a draughtsman stool, two bar stools and beam seating. Choose a tab below for its options, finishes and specifications.
At a glance
- 10-year warranty
FEMB level 2- Lead time 12–14 weeks
Indicative RRP$319 – $545Depends on the version and fabric or finish grade; choose them below for the exact price. Including GST. Indicative only. Enquire for a project quote.
Choose a series (9)
The Whass shell on four metal legs — the stacking chair of the range, 10 high or 30 on a trolley.
Sizesrequired1 size
Finishesrequired70 finishes
Frame
Shell
Seat pad · optional
Colours shown are indicative and screens vary. Ask us for samples.
Metal sled base frame, for meeting and visitor settings. Stacks.
Sizesrequired1 size
Finishesrequired70 finishes
Frame
Shell
Seat pad · optional
Colours shown are indicative and screens vary. Ask us for samples.
Four beech legs, lacquered or black. The softest-looking version of the range.
Sizesrequired1 size
Finishesrequired70 finishes
Frame
Shell
Seat pad · optional
Colours shown are indicative and screens vary. Ask us for samples.
Key features (5)
- Shell — 5 mm recycled fibre-glass PP, optional seat pad
- Frames — steel, sled base, beech or swivel bases
- Size — H 81.3 × W 51.7 × D 55.8 cm, seat height 45.5 cm
- Use — heavy-use contract and work spaces
- Stacking — 10 high, 30 on a trolley
Four aluminium spokes with glides: a fixed seat at 46 cm, or a gas lift adjusting 42.5–48.5 cm.
Sizesrequired2 sizes
Finishesrequired70 finishes
Frame
Shell
Seat pad · optional
Colours shown are indicative and screens vary. Ask us for samples.
Five polyamide spokes with castors and a gas lift, 42–53 cm — the version for a desk. Self-braking, anti-static and hollow castors, or caps, all to order.
Sizesrequired1 size
Finishesrequired70 finishes
Frame
Shell
Seat pad · optional
Colours shown are indicative and screens vary. Ask us for samples.
Draughtsman height on five polyamide spokes with a chromed footring, 52.2–75.7 cm.
Sizesrequired1 size
Finishesrequired70 finishes
Frame
Shell
Seat pad · optional
Colours shown are indicative and screens vary. Ask us for samples.
Bar height on a metal sled base frame, seat at 76 cm.
Sizesrequired1 size
Finishesrequired70 finishes
Frame
Shell
Seat pad · optional
Colours shown are indicative and screens vary. Ask us for samples.
Key features (7)
- Stool · Shell — recycled fibre-glass PP, optional seat pad
- Stool · Size — H 112 cm, seat height 77.3 cm
- Stool · Note — does not stack
- Draughtsman stool · Shell — 5 mm fibre-glass PP
- Draughtsman stool · Base — Ø67.5 cm 5-star polyamide, chromed footrest
- Draughtsman stool · Mechanism — swivel and gas lift
- Draughtsman stool · Size — height 86.9–113.5 cm, seat height 50.9–77.5 cm
Bar height on four beech legs with a chromed footring, seat at 76 cm.
Sizesrequired1 size
Finishesrequired70 finishes
Frame
Shell
Seat pad · optional
Colours shown are indicative and screens vary. Ask us for samples.
Beam seating on four aluminium legs, two to four seats, with or without a side table.
Sizesrequired4 sizes
Finishesrequired70 finishes
Frame
Shell
Seat pad · optional
Colours shown are indicative and screens vary. Ask us for samples.
Key features (3)
- Shell — 5 mm fibre-glass PP (recycled)
- Beam — steel tube with aluminium legs
- Option — upholstered seat pad
- Use
- Indoor
- Lead time
- 12–14 weeks
Sustainability & certification
The European furniture sustainability standard, levels 1 to 3.
Conditions: Excludes chrome coatings, painted black plastic and varnished finishes. Covers upholstery from these collections only: Chili, Felicity, Hallingdall 65, Remix 3, Step, Step & Melange, Spin, Synergy, Steelcut Trio 3, Tale and Tonal.
Certificate TEC-LEV-0100404 · Valid to 2 Oct 2027 · Certificate ↗
Actiu also holds, at company level (these describe the manufacturer, not this product):
FSC · to 22 June 2031 · Certificate ↗
PEFC / Responsible Wood · to 9 May 2029 · Certificate ↗
ISO 14001 · to 19 June 2027 · Certificate ↗
B Corp · to 21 Mar 2028 · Certificate ↗
ISO 9001 · to 19 June 2027 · Certificate ↗
Need the certificates for a submission? Ask us and we will get them from Actiu.
Designer files
CAD, BIM and specification files for Whass, direct from Actiu.
For presentation boards and printed schedules — we'll get the print-resolution files from Actiu.
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