Industrial heritage aluminum furniture, home of the Navy Chair
Emeco embodies 'sustainability through longevity' - creating furniture built to last 150 years rather than embracing planned obsolescence. Founded in 1944 to make torpedo-proof chairs for the U.S. Navy, each piece is handcrafted through a 77-step process using 80% recycled aluminum, turning industrial waste into heirloom-quality seating.
Signature$775
The original 1944 icon. Built by hand from 80% recycled aluminum in a 77-step process, guaranteed to last 150 years. Weighs just 7 pounds yet holds 500 lbs.
Signature$550
Each chair is made from 111 recycled Coca-Cola bottles, keeping 3 million bottles out of landfills annually. Retains the Navy Chair's iconic silhouette.
Signature$550
Designed by Philippe Starck from 75% reclaimed polypropylene and 15% wood fibers. Sweeps up industrial waste before it enters the recycling cycle.
Signature$1,865 - $2,165
Jasper Morrison's softer take on the classic Navy frame. Hand-brushed aluminum or black powder coat with Volo leather upholstery for office comfort.
$1,220
The bar-height version of the legendary Navy Chair. Same 77-step handcrafting process, same 150-year lifespan, elevated for counter seating.
$950 - $1,365
Classic Navy frame paired with a hand-carved solid wood seat in walnut, white oak, or black oak. FSC-certified with natural finish.
🇺🇸 US · $500-$15,000+
Herman Miller pioneered American modernism with a steadfast belief in bringing integrity to design. The company emphasizes human-centered design, durability, and honest materials. Products are designed for repeated use with repair and reassembly using standard parts.
🇨🇭 CH · $500-$15,000+
Vitra's philosophy is 'making homes great through the power of design.' Founded on the belief that design should simplify everyday life and contribute to a better living experience, Vitra produces furniture that avoids the superfluous and lasts for generations. The company emphasizes sustainability, repairability, and inclusive design.
🇺🇸 US · $500-$3,000
Floyd believes furniture should be made for the home, not the landfill. Founded as a reaction to disposable furniture, they design products of lasting quality for how people live today - modular systems that grow, adapt, and evolve with you instead of ending up in landfills. Their mantra 'furniture for keeping' reflects their commitment to thoughtful design, premium materials, and American manufacturing.
🇺🇸 US · $500-$15,000+
Knoll pioneered the 'total design' philosophy, integrating architecture with space planning and furniture design. Founded on Bauhaus principles of industrial design purity combined with Cranbrook's organic craftsmanship, the company brings a synthesis of clean modernist lines, honest materials, and sculptural forms that shaped American corporate and residential interiors.
🇺🇸 US · $500-$2,000
Fyrn advances the tradition of American furniture-making through their patented Stemn system, which marries old-world craftsmanship with modern manufacturing. Their philosophy centers on true circularity: no-glue joinery, replaceable parts, and furniture designed for repair and refurbishment across generations. Every piece combines North American hardwoods with durable metal brackets, enabling flat-pack shipping without sacrificing heirloom quality.
🇺🇸 US · $200-$3,000
Schoolhouse creates modern heirlooms by reimagining heritage forms through thoughtful design and honest materials. Founded on the discovery of vintage cast-iron glass shade molds, the brand honors traditional manufacturing while crafting pieces meant to be used, enjoyed, and passed down for generations.