Emeco Hudson Mid-Back Swivel Office Chair

About the Designer
Philippe Starck France (1949 - )

He remembers having spent his childhood under his father's drawing tables, passing hours stitching, cutting, gluing and grinding, disassembling bicycles, motorbikes and other objects. Endless hours, an entire life spent dismantling and reassembling anything that fell into his hands, reconstructing his surrounding world. In 1982 he renovated Palais de l'?lys?e at President Mitterrand's request, in 1984 Caf? Costes became Le Caf?, between 1988 and 1990 he transformed the Royalton and the Paramount in New York into the new classics of the hotel world, and in the following years he promoted architectonic tours de force in Japan that saw him become the leading exponent of expressionist architecture. His respect for humanity and the environment has also been recognised in France, where in 1995 he designed the Ecole Nationale Sup?rieure des Arts D?coratifs in Paris and in 1997 the control tower of Bordeaux Airport. Abroad, he continues to shake the traditions and culture of the world's major cities, with the interior design of the restaurant at Hong Kong's Peninsula Hotel (1994), the Teatron in Mexico (1995), the Delano Hotel a Miami (1995), the Modrian in Los Angeles (1996), the Asia de Cuba restaurant in New York (1997), as well as an entire series of ongoing projects in London and elsewhere. His skill lies in being able to transform instantly the object of the commission into a place filled with charm, pleasure and encounters. He tirelessly modifies everyday life, exalting the deepest roots of existence in his changes. He applies himself to the design of ashtrays, lamps, handles, cutlery, candleholders, teapots, vases, watches, scooters, mopeds, desks, beds, taps, bathsà in short, life. His increasing fascination with life has now led him to create clothes, underwear, footwear, glasses, food, and always with the conviction that his design respects nature and the future of humankind. In the exhibits of museums all around the world, in Paris, New York, Munich, London, Chicago, Kyoto and Barcelona, his work is considered to be that of a master. He has received numerous prizes and awards: designer of the year, the Oscar de luminaire (1980), the title of Officier des Artes et des Lettres (1985), the Grand Prix National de la Cr?ation Industrielle (1988), Compasso d'Oro ADI (2001), Show Boats in Munich (2003), and many others. Philippe Starck began his collaboration with driade in 1985.

Emeco chairs began in 1944 with a collaboration between Emeco and ALCOA to develop a seaworthy chair for military use. ALCOA's scientists and Navy engineers consulted with Emeco to produce the Navy Chair in Emeco's Hanover, PA workshops where all of their chair collections are still made today. Built individually by a handful of craftsmen, 77 painstaking steps at a time. The Hudson chair is a spectacular update backed by an iconic bloodline. Philippe Starck created and named it for Ian Schrager's Hudson Hotel in New York. The Hudson is included in the design collection of the Museum of Modern Art, and was selected by the Chicago Athenaeum as one of the top 100 designs for 2000, winning the prestigious "Good Design Award."

Designed by: Philippe Starck

Design Features:

• Hand-crafted using signature 77-step process
• Built on the vision of sculptured masterworks: one piece construction without connections
• Soft aluminum provides smooth bends without distortion and total comfort
• Proprietary thermal treatment makes lightweight products three times stronger than steel
• Hand-brushed finish improves with age and resists rust
• Non-absorbing and sanitary: Resists bacteria, mildew, stains and odor
• Eco-friendly: Uses recycled materials and is itself recyclable
• Non-flammable: Meets or exceeds all applicable fire codes

Product Features:

• Can be used indoors or outdoors
• Suitable for institutional or home use
• Stays cool to the touch even in the hot sun
• Maintenance-free
• Lasts a lifetime
• Swivel/tilt base with tension and pneumatic height adjustment
• Made in the USA

Dimensions:

• Seat height: 17.5" - 20"
• Overall dimensions: 32.5" - 35" H x 24" W x 24" D

Order with Confidence:

• Emeco puts environmental safety at the forefront of design. Between 75% and 80% of the aluminum used in Emeco products is recycled and the estimated lifespan of most Emeco chairs is 150 years or more
• Hudson Collection is backed by a lifetime warranty These chairs and stools are warranted to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and conditions
• Should you discover shortly after receiving your Emeco product that parts are either damaged or missing, please call us immediately, and we will be happy to send you replacement parts as soon as possible and at no additional cost

Please Note:

• Hand polished finish ships in 8 weeks
• All other finish options ship in 4-6 weeks

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