
Jasper Morrison’s Latest Seats for Emeco Radiate a Warm, Tactile Presence
The made-to-last Utility collection features chairs, armchairs, and stools with steam-bent, hand-shaped wood seats and backs.
June 21, 2022
2 minute read
- Share:
Among all the significant seats in the design canon, few are as recognizable as Emeco’s 1006 Navy Chair, which was designed in 1944, in the midst of World War II, for the U.S. Navy. Resourcefully made from scrap aluminum and built by hand in Emeco’s Hanover, Pennsylvania, factory, the chairs have since become enduring symbols of industriousness and perseverance, and of timeless design intended to last a lifetime.
Subscribe to get exclusive access to our stories, newsletters, events, and more.
Already a subscriber? Sign in