Since 1944, chairs built to last
Emeco has been making chairs in Hanover, Pennsylvania, since 1944, using a 77-step manual process. The 1006 Navy Chair was commissioned by the US Navy: a lightweight, non-corrosive, fire-resistant and “torpedo-proof” chair.
It is still produced today to the same drawings, in 80% recycled aluminium, hand-polished, approved for outdoor use, guaranteed for life with an expected service life of 150 years. Three kilos, two hundred kilos of load, no maintenance.
Durability across six models
The 111 Navy, launched in 2010, transposes the 1006's robustness into rPET — at least 170 recycled bottles per chair, nine colourways, stackable. The Alfi, designed by Jasper Morrison, combines recycled polypropylene, wood fibres and solid ash legs.
Philippe Starck's Broom is made of 90% recycled polypropylene and sawmill scraps — stackable six high, frost-resistant. Morrison's 1 Inch completes the entry-level range. The French Blocmetal, in aluminium, adds a European alternative.
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Frequently asked questions
The dining chair is the most used object in a home — sat in daily, moved around, stacked, cleaned. The Emeco aluminum editions shown here (1006 Navy, 1 Inch Reclaimed) have one peculiarity: they're guaranteed 150 years, and the 1944 originals are still in service.
Three material sources. Recycled aluminum for the 1006 Navy Chair (1944) and the 1 Inch Reclaimed — sober shapes, indoor or outdoor without precaution. Recycled PET for the 111 Navy (170 plastic bottles per chair). Recycled polypropylene for the Alfi by Jasper Morrison and the Broom by Philippe Starck.
In wood, the Karimoku New Standard chairs, made in Japan: the Castor designed by Big-Game (chair, Plus, Low, Armchair Plus and bench), the Panorama, the Polar and the Chesa. Solid Japanese hardwood, cabinetmaking joinery, natural or stained finishes. Each piece is made to order, with a lead time of 16 to 20 weeks. Antifer offers them for your projects in Europe.
The Emeco chairs all stack except the Alfi (solid ash legs); they are made in the USA and distributed in Europe by Antifer. Pro tariff on request.
Can the 1006 Navy stay outdoors year-round?
Yes. Anodised aluminium is non-corrosive, non-magnetic and naturally fireproof. The 1006 is approved for outdoor use with no restriction; only the TPU glides may be replaced after several years of use.
How many bottles in a 111 Navy?
At least 170 recycled plastic bottles per chair under the current specification. The name "111" refers to the original 2010 spec — the process has since integrated more recycled material.
Where are these chairs made?
All Emeco production remains in Hanover, Pennsylvania, at the historic factory. Karimoku New Standard chairs are made in Japan, in Karimoku's workshops.
What is the lead time for a Karimoku New Standard chair?
Allow 16 to 20 weeks: each chair is made in Japan for your order, in the finish you choose. As with any made-to-order piece, the order is final once production starts, so we confirm finish and quantities with you beforehand.
Are the chairs stackable?
The 1006, 111 Navy, 1 Inch and Broom all stack six high. The Alfi is not stackable — its solid ash frame is built for single placement.
What conditions apply to professional projects?
From a dozen chairs onwards we provide a named quote and adapted project terms. Factory lead times remain unchanged. Direct contact for a project review.