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Emeco · Dining Chairs

Emeco 1006 Navy Chair

Emeco · 1944

Restaurants and busy homes wanting a hand-built aluminum chair made to last.

$815 – $2,195

  • 150-year warranty
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Summary

The 1944 aluminium chair built for the US Navy, still made by hand in Pennsylvania.

Best for

  • Kitchens, cafés and dining rooms that want a light metal chair.
  • Outdoor spaces; Emeco lists it as outdoor approved.
  • Buyers who want a chair to last; Emeco guarantees it for life.

Good to check first

  • Seat height is 18"; check it against your table.
  • Choose the finish first: brushed and polished finishes differ widely in price.
  • Standard glides are soft plastic; hard-floor and carpet glides cost extra.

The trade-off

A lifetime chair in recycled aluminium, at a premium for a side chair.

Value check

Lists at $815 (Hand Brushed) to $2,195 (Hand Polished) at Emeco's US store.

Price
$815 – $2,195
Warranty
150 years

What Emeco highlights

  • Built for the Navy

    The chair was created in 1944 for US Navy ships and submarines. Emeco says it was made light, non-corrosive, fire resistant and very strong.

  • Recycled aluminium, by hand

    It is built by hand from 80% recycled aluminium in Hanover, Pennsylvania.

  • Indoors and out

    Emeco lists it as approved for outdoor use, with soft TPU glides as standard.

  • Lifetime warranty

    Emeco guarantees it for life, indoors and outdoors, excluding the glides.

As described by Emeco on its official pages; not a Chairpedia assessment.

Before you buy

Fit (official)

  • Seat height 18" (45.5 cm).
  • Overall 15.5" W × 19.5" D × 34" H.
  • Seat 15.5" W × 15" D.

Delivery and setup

  • Delivered fully assembled.
  • Weighs 7 lb (3 kg).
  • Lifetime warranty, excluding glides.

Sources: Emeco, 1006 Navy Chair ↗ (checked Oct 11, 2026)

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Specs

Size and fit
Sizes
Width 15.5" / 39.5cm; Depth 19.5" / 49.5cm; Height 34" / 86.5cm
Seat height
18 in (45.5 cm (brand also lists 45.5cm))
Seat depth
15 in (38 cm (brand also lists 38cm))
Seat width
15.5 in (39.5 cm (brand also lists 39.5cm))
Build and warranty
Warranty
Lifetime warranty with a long life expectancy of at least 150 years (excl. glides); outdoor use: lifetime, excluding glides
Chair weight
7 lb (3 kg (brand also lists 3kgs))
Made in
USA (Hanover, Pennsylvania)

About Emeco

Founded
1944, in Hanover, Pennsylvania, by Wilton Carlyle Dinges
Based in
Hanover, Pennsylvania, USA

Wilton Carlyle Dinges founded the Electrical Machine and Equipment Company (Emeco) in Hanover in 1944. Its first chair, the 1006 Navy, was built for the US Navy during World War II.

Questions

How much does the Emeco 1006 Navy Chair cost?

It costs $815 – $2,195 at the Emeco Store (US) (1006 chair only: Hand Brushed $815 to Hand Polished $2,195; excludes counter/bar stools, seat pads and glide upgrades), checked Sep 2026.

What sizes or versions of the Emeco 1006 Navy Chair are there?

It comes in width 15.5" / 39.5cm; Depth 19.5" / 49.5cm; Height 34" / 86.5cm.

Where can I buy the Emeco 1006 Navy Chair?

You can buy it from Amazon or the Emeco Store (US). Check the configuration, price and return terms before ordering.

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