Founded on the principle ”Begin with what’s left over, turn it into what will last”, American furniture maker
Emeco has been building chairs from recycled materials for over 77 years. In the throes of World War II,
the U.S. Navy needed a place to sit. Emeco took on the challenge and in 1944 the 1006 Navy Chair was
born. Built by hand at Emeco’s factory in Hanover, Pennsylvania using a unique 77-step process and scrap
aluminum – a wartime necessity. Ever since, Emeco has continued to build chairs from recycled
aluminum, so strong that they are guaranteed for life. To live up to the standards inherited from their
founders, the Emeco team is continuously exploring new solutions for turning waste materials into strong,
simple and useful products. Today, the material can be anything from recycled plastic to eco-concrete and
reclaimed barn wood. Together with some of the world’s leading architects and designers, Emeco makes
the best furniture possible that also sits lightly on the planet.