Originally designed for U.S. Navy submarines in 1944, the Navy chair has been in continuous production ever since. In a 77-step process, Emeco workers manually shape and weld the recycled aluminium, then treat it in salt baths to ensure its strength. Finally, the chair is anodised for a durable finish. The result is a lightweight, very sturdy, flame-proof, non-corrosive chair for indoor or outdoor use.This piece will work well in a variety of spaces, enhancing them with its iconic character.Emeco guarantees the 1006 Navy for life.
American furniture company Emeco was founded in 1944 to manufacture lightweight, non-corrosive, fire-resistant and anti-torpedo chairs for the US Navy. The classic 1006 Navy Chair was a result of this aim. Made to last for at least 150 years, lightweight, intelligent, functional and solid - because "it was the best we could do". Today, Emeco’s craftsmen in Hanover, Pennsylvania, continue to make chairs that are so resistant they are passed on from generation to generation - Emeco defines the concept of sustainability. Emeco leads the industry, explores and innovates in terms of industrial waste and environmentally-friendly resources to create and build simple and timeless furniture.