Emeco 1006

Emeco for the U.S. Navy, 1944. Made by Emeco A chair designed for warships rather than drawing rooms, which is why it looks so plain and lasts so long. Emeco's patented 77-step construction process was invented to meet a military need for lightweight, corrosion-resistant equipment, and it starts from soft recycled aluminum worked largely by hand. The brushed metal, slim curved back and gently splayed legs are now a staple of restaurants and offices. Many cheaper lookalikes exist; the authorized 1006 still comes from Emeco, the company Wilton Dinges founded in 1944.