Emeco - 1951 Chair

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 BMW Group, DesignworksUSA, in 2005 under the direction of Adrian van Hooydonk, this chair is an update of an original Emeco chair made for Navy hospitals from 1951. These chairs have durable ABS or laminate seats and backs in five colors or three wood tones and a brushed/anodized frame that stacks six high. White and gray ABS chairs are also approved for outdoor use, while the black ABS can also be made fire retardant in compliance with CAL. 133 Code.

Designed by: Adrian Van Hooydonk

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

• Suitable for institutional or home use
• Stays cool to the touch even in hot sun
• Maintenance-free
• Stackable (up to 6 high)
• Brushed aluminum finish available with ABS, fire retardant ABS, or wood laminate
• Brushed aluminum and white/gray ABS approved for outdoor use
• ABS available in five colors
• Three types of wood laminate
• Made in the USA

• 30.25"H x 18.5"W x 20.25"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 1951 Collection is backed by a 7-year 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.
• No sales tax, except on orders shipped to Massachusetts