Emeco

The original aluminium 'Navy' 1006 chair was designed to be used in submarines in 1944 by Emeco (The Electric Machine and Equipment Co.)

The company's manufacturing process is the result of a collaboration between Emeco and the US navy to develop a seaworthy chair for military use.

Today, Emeco designs include Hudson, Icon and Broom by Philippe Stark, Superlight by Frank Gehry, 1951 chair by BMW Designworks USA, 20-06 chair by Foster & Partners, Nine 0 chair by the late Ettore Sottsass, Morgans chair by the late Andree Putman, and Parrish Chair by Konstantin Grcic.

The 1006 chairs are still handmade in Hanover from 80% recycled aluminium and designed to last 150 years. Furniture doesn't get more sustainable than that.

Visit Emeco's website www.emeco.net

New from Emeco:

Detailed to perfection with a classic appearance, the Parrish Collection by Emeco and German designer Konstantin Grcic was first made for the Parrish Art Museum in Water Mill, New York. The Parrish Art Museums grand opening was in November 2012, followed by the Emeco Parrish Collection release at Salone del Mobile, Milan, April 2013.
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