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. Designed by Frank Gehry in 2004 and tested to carry 750 pounds, Superlight weighs only 6.5 pounds. The brushed/anodized shell and frame are connected by a hinge, allowing them to flex independently and move with the sitter. Superlight won the 2004 “Good Design” Award and was one of Architectural Record Magazine’s top products of 2004.
Designed by: Frank Gehry
Design Features:
- Hand-crafted using signature 77-step process (watch it here! )
- Built on the vision of sculptured masterworks: one piece construction without connections
- Soft aluminum provides total comfort and smooth bends without distortion
- 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
- Tested to carry up to 750 lbs
- Can be used indoors and outdoors
- Suitable for institutional or home use
- Stays cool to the touch even in hot sun
- Non-flammable
- Maintenance-free
- Comes in a brushed aluminum finish
- Made in the USA
- 31.8"H x 16.5"W x 20.47"D
- Seat Height: 18"
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.
- The Superlight Chair is backed by a 7-year warranty. This chair is 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.
- No sales tax, except on orders shipped to Massachusetts
- The Superlight Chair is backed by a 7-year warranty. This chair is warranted to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and conditions.
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| Superlight Chair | 31.8" H x 16.5" W x 20.47" D | 6.5 lbs |
Emeco builds great chairs. Since 1944, Emeco has been focused on a single goal: combining the best materials with the highest skilled craftsman. Quality hasn't been an accident. It's about process and people. Emeco chairs have become universal within the design community. The Naval Chair and its descendants grace fashion spreads, hotels, restaurants, offices, television, and feature-length films. They have played an integral role in great spaces for over half a century.
Emeco (The Electric Machine and Equipment Co.) was founded in 1944 by Wilton C. Dinges. Emeco’s manufacturing process is the result of a collaboration with ALCOA to develop a seaworthy chair for military use. ALCOA’s scientists and Navy engineers consulted with Emeco to produce the chairs in the Hanover, PA workshops and they’re still made there today. Emeco's founder, Wilton C. Dinges, was a master tool and die maker, with an engineering background. His engineering ability was complemented by an appreciation for sculpture, specifically Rodin. He portrayed these two passions in an advertising campaign which expressed his original vision – the Emeco chair as a one piece sculptured masterwork. Today Emeco is led by CEO Gregg Buchbinder who sums up their vision as: design plus craftsmanship.
- 1951 by DesignworksUSA (BMW Group) - Hooydonk
- 20-06™ by Foster and Partners
- Cafe Tables by Philippe Starck
- Emeco Stools by Philippe Starck
- Heritage by Philippe Starck
- Hudson by Philippe Starck
- Icon by Philippe Starck
- Kong by Philippe Starck
- Navy
- Nine-0 by Ettore Sottsass
- Occasional Tables by Philippe Starck
- Superlight by Frank Gehry
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