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Emeco 1006 Navy Chair — Recycled Aluminium, USA

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1006 Navy by Emeco, 1944

The original. The 1006 Navy Chair® was first created in 1944 for the US Navy. The brief: a lightweight, non-corrosive, fire-resistant and extremely robust chair to equip ships and submarines. It is still hand-crafted from 80 % recycled aluminium in Hanover, Pennsylvania. Outdoor approved. Low carbon footprint. Lifetime warranty. Standard glides: soft TPU plastic glides for versatile use, including outdoors. Other glide types are available for an additional charge.

Discover also the Navy 1006 stool, the 111 Navy in recycled plastic, the Starck Broom and the Morrison Alfi. Matching tables: Run and SU Café.

WARRANTY (INDOOR USE) Lifetime warranty, with a life expectancy of at least 150 years (glides excluded).

WARRANTY (OUTDOOR USE) Same. Lifetime, glides excluded.

WIDTH 39.5 cm
DEPTH 49.5 cm
HEIGHT 86.5 cm
SEAT WIDTH 39.5 cm
SEAT DEPTH 38 cm
SEAT HEIGHT 45.5 cm
WEIGHT 3 kg

GLIDES TPU plastic. Optional glides for hard floors and carpets are available.

MATERIAL 80% recycled aluminum, hand-brushed (clear anodized).

PLACE OF MANUFACTURE Made in Hanover, PA (USA).

CARBON FOOTPRINT 14.88 kg CO2e

FIRE RESISTANCE Aluminum is naturally non-flammable.

STRENGTH AND STABILITY ANSI/BIFMA X5.1 standard

SHIPPING DIMENSIONS (L X D X H IN CM, WEIGHT IN KG) FOR 1 ITEM 56 x 51 x 94 cm — 6.4 kg (Converted from imperial measurements)

ASSEMBLY Delivered fully assembled.

END OF LIFE The 1006 Navy comes with a 150-year warranty and a long life expectancy. Should recycling become necessary, aluminum is 100% recyclable and can be recycled indefinitely.

Shipping: free.

RECEIVING YOUR PARCEL Despite all the care taken with the packaging, it is essential to check the outside of the parcel in the presence of the delivery driver.

If the box is visibly damaged, crushed or open, please refuse the parcel and record a specific reservation on the delivery slip (e.g. "Box crushed", "Opened"). Then contact us immediately so that we can exchange your item.

RETURNS AND EXCHANGES In accordance with the legislation in force, you have 14 days from receipt to exercise your right of withdrawal. Return costs are borne by the customer, except in the event of a proven product defect. Items must be returned in their original packaging, complete and in perfect condition.
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The original. Hand-built from recycled aluminium in Hanover, Pennsylvania, since 1944. Tested to last 150 years.

Close-up of the brushed aluminium back of the 1006 Navy chair, with the engraved Emeco logo

Nobody else makes chairs this way. Nobody else can. It takes a human eye to know when the work is done. And it takes human hands to get there.

Worker in a protective suit in front of a furnace at the Emeco factory, aluminium chairs on a rack
Emeco factory worker rinsing an aluminium chair frame above a bath
Emeco factory worker lifting an aluminium Navy chair out of a water tank
Emeco factory craftsman inspecting an aluminium seat before assembly
Fists tattooed with the word “HANDMADE”, a nod to Emeco's handmade production
Worker in helmet and mask treating an aluminium chair in a wire basket at the Emeco factory
Emeco boxes moved on a hand truck through the factory warehouse
Drum marked “ALUM ONLY” in front of racks of aluminium profiles at the Emeco factory
The aluminium 1006 Navy family: chairs, armchair and stools lined up on a white background
Close-up of the Emeco logo engraved in brushed aluminium

Choosing aluminium is smart

Aluminium is super strong, light and fire-resistant. It is also corrosion-resistant, non-magnetic and antibacterial. And it can be recycled endlessly.

Black-and-white archive photo: a submarine in front of the Manhattan skyline

It wasn't about style

In the middle of the Second World War, the US Navy needed seating. They ordered a chair that was to be light, non-corrosive, fire-resistant and "torpedo-proof". Emeco rose to the challenge.

Worker spraying a suspended Navy chair in a cloud of steam at the Emeco factory

With clear purpose

We began by making chairs for US Navy ships during the Second World War. The Navy needed a chair that was light, non-corrosive, fire-resistant, non-magnetic and torpedo-proof. With the help of Alcoa experts, we developed a unique 77-step process that turns reclaimed aluminium into chairs of extraordinary strength. Today we still make them the same way, as approved by the US Navy in 1944, at our Hanover, Pennsylvania factory.

Gloved hand working a perforated aluminium sheet with a tool at the Emeco factory

Lifetime warranty

Our all-aluminium chairs and stools come with a lifetime warranty. Their estimated lifespan is 150 years or more. Their longevity — both in design and manufacture — means they can be passed down from generation to generation.

Offcuts of aluminium tubing set aside for recycling, on a black background

Recycled. Recyclable. Endlessly

Most of the aluminium produced in the late 1800s is still very much alive today. In cans, in computer parts — and in Emeco furniture. Recycling aluminium saves 95 % of the energy required to produce the same quantity from virgin source.

Back of an aluminium Navy chair with a carbon footprint tag

Low carbon footprint

Recycled aluminium keeps the carbon footprint of our products exceptionally low, from as little as 8.42 kg CO2e. For context, a chair made from virgin materials typically has a footprint of 30 to 60 kg CO2e. Combined with the long lifespan of our products, this ensures that our furniture rests lightly on the planet.

Two grey 111 Navy chairs and a white 2 Inch café table on a wooden terrace

Approved for outdoor use

Aluminium is non-corrosive. Perfect for outdoor use in all weather, including by the sea. Aluminium does not heat up in the sun, which means you will not burn your hands or legs on contact. We guarantee our hand-brushed anodised finish and our powder-coated finishes for outdoor applications.

Brushed aluminium Navy chair with a cleaning spray and cloth on the seat

Easy to clean

Aluminium is easy to maintain and retains its appearance over time. Its antibacterial properties make it particularly suited to sensitive environments such as healthcare facilities. Our durable anodised finish can be cleaned with bleach and pressure-washed.

Naoto Fukasawa holding an aluminium Za stool in one hand

Light

Aluminium is light, which makes handling, moving, cleaning beneath, as well as setting up and reconfiguring flexible spaces, easier. Many of our chair models are also stackable for efficient storage. For roof terraces and other wind-exposed applications, we can add weight to the product without changing its appearance.

Two grey 111 Navy chairs and a white 2 Inch café table on a wooden terrace
Two grey 111 Navy chairs at a light wood Run table
Aluminium Navy chairs around a large light wood Run table, outdoors
Aluminium Navy chairs around a round white table with a cross base, in a bright dining corner
Aluminium Navy counter stool at a dark wood high table
Brushed aluminium Navy chairs around a round walnut table, with a banquette behind
Aluminium Navy chairs around a white 2 Inch café table in a bright interior
Grey 111 Navy chair, aluminium Za stools and a 2 Inch café table along a banquette