Set of aluminium chairs with pressed seats and slatted backs, attributed to Emeco Navy Classic 1006 chair, created for the US Navy in 1940’s.
A simple, durable construction with a naturally worn finish.
40cm wide
38cm deep
46cm SH
83cm H
Wilton Dinges, who founded Emeco in 1944, compared the 1006 Navy Chair to a Rodin Sculpture – a hand crafted piece of art. The chairs were first built for the US Navy in World War II. It takes 77 individual steps to make the 1006 Navy Chair. It is guaranteed for Life. 100% Aluminium (80% recycled) with a hand brushed finish.
Condition: These chairs carry a worn surface, expressive of the soft aluminium materiality. Condition reflected in price
Set of aluminium chairs with pressed seats and slatted backs, attributed to Emeco Navy Classic 1006 chair, created for the US Navy in 1940’s.
A simple, durable construction with a naturally worn finish.
40cm wide
38cm deep
46cm SH
83cm H
Wilton Dinges, who founded Emeco in 1944, compared the 1006 Navy Chair to a Rodin Sculpture – a hand crafted piece of art. The chairs were first built for the US Navy in World War II. It takes 77 individual steps to make the 1006 Navy Chair. It is guaranteed for Life. 100% Aluminium (80% recycled) with a hand brushed finish.
Condition: These chairs carry a worn surface, expressive of the soft aluminium materiality. Condition reflected in price
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