Initially designed for submarine use in 1944, the Navy® Chair, Wood Seat's iconic design has withstood the test of time. Like its Navy® Collection counterparts, the modern side chair maintains the same recognizable silhouette as it shares a recycled aluminum frame that's been made using the same 77 step process involving hand molding, tempering and anodizing it for strength. But, what discerns this seat from the rest within its collection is the natural wood seat; giving the chair an aesthetic balance between metal and wood. Whether it's used in the dining room, the kitchen or the home office the Navy® Chair, Wood Seat does well to offer a timelessness to any space it occupies.
Timeless, U.S. handmade chairs, eco-friendly. Emeco boasts an established history that begins with in 1944 with the design of the Navy Chair; a straightforward chair designed to withstand the rough environment on a naval submarine. Legend has it, the seat of the Emeco 1006 Navy Chair was modeled after the seat of actress Betty Grable. Since then, Emeco has added new editions to their growing collection, many of which were designed in collaboration with designers like: Philippe Starck, Jasper Morrison, and Nendo. The creative process behind the development of Emeco products is one that is organic, intuitive, and subtle. Rooted in a philosophy in which the search for quality design is equally as important as the manufacturing process and their environmental impact. From hand welding, to using recycled goods, to producing a durable and iconic piece, Emeco's seating ensures a lasting design found in its construction and minimal profile. Emeco is a leader when it comes to chair fabrication. Chairs admired today and indefinitely. Chairs that span generations and cultures.