Vintage Emeco
Navy Chair by Emeco
By Emeco
Located in Meulebeke, BE
First built for use on submarines in 1944, the Navy Chair has been in continuous production ever since.
This is a recent production in a very good condition.
Category
1940s North American Industrial Vintage Emeco
Materials
Aluminum
1970s 33m Grey Chairs by Richard Ogg for Emeco
By Emeco
Located in San Gabriel, CA
1970s 33m chairs by Richard Ogg for Emeco. Perforated plastic. Good condition with some wear to
Category
1970s American Space Age Vintage Emeco
Materials
Chrome
Set of Six Emeco Navy Counter Stools in Brushed Aluminum
By Emeco
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Iconic American set of six navy counter height stools finished in brushed aluminum made by Emeco
Category
20th Century American Modern Vintage Emeco
Materials
Aluminum
Set of 6 Vintage Emeco Style Metal Navy Chairs
By Emeco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Styled after the iconic hand-made aluminium seats originally designed for the US Navy in 1944. Set of 6 very sturdy all metal constructed chairs.
Measures: 17.25 seat height
Bac...
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Emeco
Materials
Steel
FOUR COLLECTABLE ViNTAGE EMECO 111 BRUSHED ALUMINIUM COUNTER BAR STOOLS
By Emeco
Located in GB
vintage RRP £5,600 Emeco 111 Brushed Aluminum Navy Collection bar counter stools
Please note the
Category
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Emeco
Materials
Aluminum
H 42.92 in W 15.75 in D 19.69 in
2 Bar Stools Tall Brushed Aluminum Indoor Outdoor EMECO Barstools Labeled
By Emeco
Located in Monrovia, CA
2 Tall Brushed Aluminum Indoor Outdoor EMECO Bar Stools, Labeled.
These Sturdy Brushed Aluminum
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Emeco
Materials
Aluminum
Original Aluminum and Perforated Vinyl Emeco "Navy" Desk or Armchair, 1965
By Emeco
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage navy chair rendered in aluminum frame and original perforated vinyl upholstery by Emeco
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Emeco
Materials
Aluminum
Set of Six Brushed Aluminum #111 "Navy" Chairs by Emeco with Cushion
By Emeco
Located in San Diego, CA
Set of six brushed aluminum #111 "Navy" chairs by Emeco, circa 1990s. the set is very sturdy and
Category
Late 20th Century American Industrial Vintage Emeco
Materials
Aluminum
Art Deco Pullman Dining Car Chairs, Aluminum and Fabric, Attributed to Emeco
By Emeco
Located in Buffalo, NY
cleaning.
Attributed to Emeco.
Category
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Emeco
Materials
Aluminum
H 34 in W 17.5 in D 18 in
2010s Emeco 1951 Red Counter Stool by Adrian van Hooydonk and BMW Designworks
By Emeco
Located in Philadelphia, PA
design, which was a reinterpretation and reintroduction of a long lost Emeco design from 1951. The
Category
1950s American Modern Vintage Emeco
Materials
Aluminum
H 38 in W 16.5 in D 18.5 in
Set of Three Emeco 1951 Bar Stools by Adrian van Hooydonk and BMW Designworks
By Emeco, Adrian Van Hooydonk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designworks. This is a phenomenal design, which was a reinterpretation and reintroduction of a long lost Emeco
Category
1950s American Modern Vintage Emeco
Materials
Aluminum
H 41.25 in W 18.5 in D 22.25 in
Vintage Tall Brushed Aluminum Bar Stools - Set of 4
By Emeco
Located in Monrovia, CA
4 vintage Tall Brushed Aluminum Indoor Outdoor Bar Stools.
These Sturdy Brushed Aluminum Indoor Outdoor Bar Stools Are Very Comfortable With A Vertical Slat Back.
Each Stool Has So...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Emeco
Materials
Aluminum
Aluminum Pullman Passenger Train Railroad Lounge Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
1960s. The chairs feature tubular aluminum frames and forest-green upholstery.
By Emeco, USA 1930.
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Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Emeco
Materials
Aluminum
Set of 5 Vintage Midcentury French Modern Slickslick Chairs by Philippe Starck
By XO Design, Philippe Starck
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
for Emeco, an anti-waste chair made of materials collected in wood and plastic factories. In 2019, he
Category
1990s French Modern Vintage Emeco
Materials
Plastic
H 31.5 in W 16.93 in D 19.69 in
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Minimalist Curved Front Console with Arches in Edo on Oak by Martin and Brockett
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Martin & Brockett's Arcade Console 72" is a nod to the ancient Roman architectural form- a succession of contiguous arches supported by columns. The console has a slight convex curva...
Category
2010s American Vintage Emeco
Materials
Oak
H 30 in W 72 in D 18 in
White Porcelain Vintage Industrial Opaline Glass Wall Lamp Scone
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Industrial ceiling lamp.
White porcelain, white opaline glass.
2 conductors, no ground.
Measures: Diameter foot 10 cm
Suitable for 110 volt USA
new wiring is CE certified (220 volt)...
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Mid-20th Century German Industrial Vintage Emeco
Materials
Porcelain, Glass, Opaline Glass
Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Sofa for B&B Italia, Faux-Fur, 1972
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" three-seater sofa for B&B Italia, faux-fur, foam and metal, Italy, 1972.
The search for a new shape for upholstered furniture: all parts are shaped like a...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Emeco
Materials
Metal
1960s Sergio Mazza Brass 'Delta' Pendant for Artemide
By Sergio Mazza, Artemide
Located in Glendale, CA
1960s Sergio Mazza 'Delta' pendants for Artmeide. Executed in polished brass, opaline and pressed glass. An incredibly warm and refined design from one of Italy's most illustrious mi...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Emeco
Materials
Metal, Brass
Old Rural Dutch Ladder Back Oak - Rush Seat Dining Chairs
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Beautiful ladderback chairs from the 60s made of oak with wicker woven seats.
The chairs have a very nice patina due to the intensive use of recent years.
The construction is still ...
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Emeco
Materials
Rush, Oak
Dietiker Rey Counter Stool with Back, Mid-Century Modern, by Bruno Rey, 1971
By Dietiker, Bruno Rey
Located in Stein am Rhein, CH
Referred to as "the most successful piece of Swiss Furniture of all time" by the Swiss Museum of Design in Zurich, the Rey chair is a Swiss design icon since 1971.
This is the count...
Category
2010s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Emeco
Materials
Aluminum
Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" Chairs for Cassina, 1937, Set of 4
By Cassina, Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" chairs for Cassina, patinated wood and velvet seat, Italy, 1937, set of four.
A timeless design informed by exceptional constructive complexity, the i...
Category
1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Emeco
Materials
Velvet, Wood
1960s Sergio Mazza 'Gamma' Sconces for Artemide
By Artemide, Sergio Mazza
Located in Glendale, CA
1960s Sergio Mazza 'Gamma' sconce for Artemide. Executed in nickeled brass and pressed opaline glass, Italy.
Price is per item. 4 lamps available.
Born in Italy in 1931, Sergio Ma...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Emeco
Materials
Nickel, Brass
Antique French Provincial Carved Oak Bobbin Rush Corner Chair 19th C.
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique 19th c. French Bobbin Rush Corner Chair.
French rush-seat corner chair, Coin du Feu. 19th Century French Provincial-style carved oak armchair with open backs and rush seat.
A...
Category
19th Century French French Provincial Vintage Emeco
Materials
Rush, Oak
Italian post modern iron counter stools by Philippe Starck for Ycami, 1980s
By Philippe Starck, Ycami Collection
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian post modern iron counter stools by Philippe Starck for Ycami, 1980s.
Counter stools with totally iron structure with footrest, square section legs, micro-perforated seat and...
Category
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Emeco
Materials
Iron
Ombra Counter Stool with Backrest, Green by Emiliana Design Studio
Located in Edison, NJ
The Ombra stool has a clean design, with sleek, elegant lines; its comfortable, generously sized ergonomic seat; its range of eye-catching and easy-to-match colours; its different he...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Vintage Emeco
Materials
Steel
Pair of Chrome Steelcase Chairs in Violet
By Steelcase
Located in Redding, CT
Pair of chrome steelcase chairs in violet. The remarkable color and condition of these chairs is amazing. So strong and sturdy! These chairs are kid friendly as well. Perfect to brig...
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Emeco
Materials
Chrome
Kartell Masters Counter Stool in Sage Green by Philippe Starck & Eugeni Quitllet
By Kartell, Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Kartell also offers a stool version of the Masters chair, winner of the Good Design Award 2010 and the Red Dot Award 2013, and a worldwide best seller. The legs are lengthened and th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vintage Emeco
Materials
Plastic
H 39 in W 19.25 in D 20.5 in
Mid-century Office Chairs by Steelcase
By Steelcase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of four armchairs by Steelcase Furniture. Polished chrome frames are sturdy and modern.
Please confirm location NY or NJ
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Emeco
Materials
Chrome
Toshiyuki Kita "Wink" Lounge Reclining Chair for Cassina, Italy, 1980
By Toshiyuki Kita, Cassina
Located in Chicago, IL
Toshiyuki Kita "Wink" Lounge Reclining Chair for Cassina, Italy 1980. Original upholstery in great condition.
Chair reclines back and extends, has a folding footrest that can then co...
Category
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Emeco
Materials
Upholstery
Pair of French Provincial Country Style Distressed Chairs
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Pair of Provincial French Country style rush seat distressed chairs.
These vintage distressed chairs would give the perfect French European Folk Country provincial look.
Rustic style...
Category
Late 20th Century French Country Vintage Emeco
Materials
Rush, Pine
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Streamline Emeco Garden Set, Mid-Century Modern
Located in North Beninngton, VT
The coolest streamline Mid-Century Modern patio or garden set, by the Emeco company, maker of the
Category
1950s American Vintage Emeco
Rare Model Rolling Desk Chair by Emeco
By Emeco
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage desk chair by prominent chair manufacturer Emeco. Designed with a completely tilting back
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Emeco
Three Emeco Industrial Age Secretarial Desk Chairs
By Emeco
Located in Pasadena, TX
A set of three Industrial Age desk chairs made by Emeco. Aluminum frames on casters with burgundy
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Emeco
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Industrial, Emeco Navy Chair, Original & Made in USA
By Emeco
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage Industrial, Emeco Navy Chair, Original & Made in USA
Category
20th Century American Vintage Emeco
Materials
Metal
1950's Original Aluminium Emeco Swivel Office Chair '1334'
By Emeco
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s original aluminium Emeco swivel office chair (1334)
1950’s original aluminium Emeco
Category
1950s Central American Vintage Emeco
Materials
Aluminum
1950's Original Aluminium Emeco Swivel Office Chair '1334.2'
By Emeco
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Original Aluminium Emeco Swivel Office Chair (1334.2)
1950’s Original Aluminium Emeco
Category
1950s European Vintage Emeco
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Industrial, Emeco Navy Chair, Original & Made in USA
By Emeco
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage industrial, Emeco Navy Chair, Original & Made in America many years ago. This is an
Category
20th Century American Vintage Emeco
Materials
Metal
Vintage Industrial, Emeco Navy Chair Pair, Original & Made in USA
By Emeco
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage Industrial, Emeco Navy Chair Pair, Original & Made in USA
Category
20th Century American Vintage Emeco
Materials
Metal
Contemporary Modernist Emeco Superlight Brushed Aluminum Chair by Frank Gehry
By Frank Gehry, Emeco
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Gehry for Emeco. In excellent condition. The dimensions are 16.5" W x 26" D x 31" B.H. x 17" S.H.
Category
Late 20th Century Vintage Emeco
Materials
Aluminum
H 31 in W 16.5 in D 26 in
Pair of Brushed Aluminum Bar Stools by Philippe Starck for Emeco
By Philippe Starck, Emeco
Located in San Diego, CA
Sleek pair of brushed aluminum bar stools by Philippe Starck for Emeco, circa 1990s. Very sturdy
Category
Late 20th Century American Industrial Vintage Emeco
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Sleek Chrome Benches by Emeco
Located in Peabody, MA
Pair of chrome benches by Emeco, ca. 1970s. Priced as a pair.
Category
1970s American Vintage Emeco
Materials
Chrome, Steel
Vintage Emeco Hudson by Starck Aluminum Desk Chair
By Philippe Starck
Located in Palm Beach, FL
, marked Emeco by Starck. French designer Philippe Starck created and named this model for the Hudson Hotel
Category
20th Century American Vintage Emeco
1950's Original Aluminium Emeco Swivel Office Chair '1334.1'
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Original Aluminium Emeco Swivel Office Chair (1334.1)
1950’s Original Aluminium Emeco
Category
1950s Vintage Emeco
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Industrial, Emeco Navy Chair. Original and Made in USA
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage Industrial, Emeco Navy Chair. Original and Made in USA. Other similar chairs available.
Category
20th Century American Vintage Emeco
Materials
Metal
Pair of Bar Stools Designed by Ettore Sottsass
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Belmont, MA
Pair of Emeco bar stools designed by Ettore Sottsass (1917-2007), brushed aluminum with orange
Category
1990s American Modern Vintage Emeco
Materials
Aluminum
Set of Ten Industrial Dining Chairs ca. 1950s
Located in Peabody, MA
Set of ten industrial aluminum "Navy" side chairs. Four are by Goodform and six by Emeco. All
Category
1950s American Vintage Emeco
Materials
Aluminum
Three Emeco Bar Stools
By Emeco
Located in Sheffield, MA
From the movie set of 'The Upside', these classic Emeco aluminum Navy bar stools designed by
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Vintage Emeco
Materials
Aluminum
Swivel Desk Chair by Emeco
By Emeco
Located in New York, NY
, normal and consistent with age, it retains the original EMECO label, and is dated 1983.
Category
Late 20th Century American Art Deco Vintage Emeco
Materials
Steel
Emeco Set of Four Vintage Navy Chairs
By Emeco
Located in Westport, CT
Emeco aluminum Navy chairs set of four, in very fine condition with original lables.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Vintage Emeco
Materials
Aluminum
1 Vintage Emeco Side Chair in Brushed Aluminum
By Emeco
Located in Pasadena, TX
The Emeco navy aluminum chair, developed in collaboration with Alcoa in 1944, was designed for US
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Emeco
Materials
Aluminum
Aluminum Office Chairs Made by Emeco Co.
By Emeco
Located in Hudson, NY
Great American classic office chairs featuring square tube solid aluminium frame and cast aluminium. Base is adjustable in height and has tilt and swivel functionality. New black lea...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Emeco
Materials
Aluminum
Set of 4 EMECO Dining Chairs with Steel Frames and Blue Vinyl Upholstery
By Emeco
Located in New York, NY
Set of four dining height chairs by EMECO having polished steel frames with blue vinyl seats and
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Emeco
Materials
Steel
Pair of Phillippe Starck Emeco Stools
By Philippe Starck, Emeco
Located in Pasadena, TX
Pair of Phillippe Starck Emeco stools.
Aluminum.
Stamped.
24" H
Category
1990s North American Modern Vintage Emeco
Materials
Aluminum
Set of Eight Mid-Century Modern Emeco Model 1814 Chrome / Vinyl Dining Chairs
Located in Lafayette, IN
brushed chrome finish as opposed to the brushed aluminum of most Emeco products. With their chrome finish
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Emeco
Materials
Chrome
H 31 in W 20.75 in D 22 in
Emeco Two Chairs 1006 Navy Aluminium
By Emeco
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
First built for use on submarines in 1944, the navy chair has been in continuous production ever since. With the famous 77 step process, our craftsmen take soft, recycled aluminum, h...
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Emeco
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Emeco Aluminum Solid Back Armchairs, 1950s
By Emeco
Located in Alhambra, CA
Lightly used set of two Emeco aluminum solid back armchairs. Black faux leather upholstery. A great
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Emeco
Materials
Aluminum
Emeco Solid Back Aluminum Steno Chair, circa 1955
By Emeco
Located in Alhambra, CA
Classic Emeco aluminum steno chair. Refreshed and sealed aluminum. New leather like blue vinyl
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Emeco
Materials
Aluminum
1940's Industrial Age Secretarial Desk Chair by Emeco Co
By Emeco
Located in Chicago, IL
Great 1940's American Industrial Age Desk by Emeco. Base is aluminum with vinyl upholstery
Category
1940s American Vintage Emeco
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Emeco NAVY Counter Stools in Brushed Aluminum
By Emeco
Located in Bridport, CT
First built for use on submarines in 1944, the Navy Chair has been in continuous production ever since. With the famous 77 step Process, our craftsmen take soft, recycled aluminum, h...
Category
Late 20th Century American Vintage Emeco
Vintage Emeco Navy Sofa
Located in Alhambra, CA
Extremely rare 1940's Emeco navy sofa.
Category
1940s American Vintage Emeco
Materials
Steel
1950s Steel and Deerskin Leather Armchair, Refinished
By Emeco
Located in Alhambra, CA
Wonderfully articulated armchair from the early 1950s. Uncommon frame design with atomic styling. Newly refinished steel in Metallic Gray (GR02), red deerskin seat and black leather ...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Emeco
Materials
Steel
1950's Emeco Aluminum Arm Chairs
Located in Alhambra, CA
A beautiful pair of 1950's Emeco Aluminum Slat Back Arm Chairs in black leather.
Sold as a pair
Category
1950s American Vintage Emeco
Materials
Aluminum
Phillip Starck Hudson Barstool for Emeco 2000
Located in San Francisco, CA
“Hudson Barstool:" tall polished solid aluminum barstool by Phillip Starck for Emeco. Museum of
Category
Late 20th Century American Vintage Emeco
Aluminium Hudson Chair by Philippe Starck for Emeco
By Philippe Starck
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Aluminium Hudson Chair by Philippe Starck for Emeco, designed for the Hudson hotel in New York
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Emeco
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Drafting Stool by Cramer, Circa 1940's
By Steelcase, Cramer Company, Emeco
Located in Alhambra, CA
This 1940's industrial "Air Flow Posture" stool by Cramer is composed of newly reupholstered mustard leather with brown leather piping on a steel frame. Unusual cast aluminum seat pl...
Category
1940s American Industrial Vintage Emeco
Materials
Steel
Aluminum Armed Steno Chair, Refinished, Circa 1950's
By Emeco, General Fireproofing Company
Located in Alhambra, CA
Brushed aluminum slat-back steno chair with light brown chenille upholstery and dark brown leather arms.
Category
1950s American Industrial Vintage Emeco
Materials
Steel
Vintage Drafting Stool with Back by Royal Metal, Refinished
By Emeco, Royal Metal Co.
Located in Alhambra, CA
This iconic mid-century drafting stool is beautifully refinished in a black-cherry velvet and charcoal vinyl trim with piping. The steel frame has a great patina, clear-coated to pre...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Emeco
Materials
Steel
Vintage Armless Task Chair with Cowhide Seat
By Steel Age, Emeco, Allsteel
Located in Alhambra, CA
This classic 1950's steno chair has a newly refinished brushed aluminum frame paired with cowhide upholstery for a unique, updated look. Features original, iconic hardware.
Adjust...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Vintage Emeco
Materials
Steel
Vintage Armless Task Chair, Refinished in Monochrome Turquoise
By Steelcase, Emeco, General Fireproofing Company
Located in Alhambra, CA
This classic 1950's steno chair is newly refinished in turquoise on turquoise frame and seat. Features original, iconic hardware- industrial adjustment knobs and chrome toe caps.
...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Emeco
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Armless Task Chair, Refinished in Monochrome Orange
By Steelcase, Emeco, General Fireproofing Company
Located in Alhambra, CA
This classic 1950's steno chair is newly refinished in a orange on orange powder-coated frame and seat. Features original, iconic hardware- industrial adjustment knobs and chrome toe...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Emeco
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Single Loop Steno Chair in Chocolate Brown, 1950s
By Steelcase, Emeco, General Fireproofing Company
Located in Alhambra, CA
This iconic "single loop" steno office chair is refinished in brushed aluminum frame and hardware with a matching velvet upholstery and vinyl arm-caps in chocolate brown. Swivels, ro...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Emeco
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
1950s Executive Steno Chair, Velvet and Leather
By Steelcase, Emeco, General Fireproofing Company
Located in Alhambra, CA
Slightly oversized with a high back, this vintage steno office chair is perfectly suited for the executive. Newly reupholstered in soft brown velvet with leather arm caps and matchin...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Emeco
Materials
Leather, Velvet
1960's Brushed Aluminum Steno Chair by Horness, Refinished
By Emeco, General Fireproofing Company
Located in Alhambra, CA
Mid-century slat-back steno office chair by Horness, Inc., stamped March '64. Newly refinished brushed aluminum frame and blue velvet upholstery. Adjusts and swivels.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Emeco
Materials
Velvet
1950s Solid Back Steno Chair, Refinished
By Art Metal Co., Emeco, General Fireproofing Company
Located in Alhambra, CA
Iconic "solid back" steno office chair with refinished brushed aluminum frame and hardware. Newly reupholstered in grey-plum Brussels velvet and black leather arm-caps. Swivels, roll...
Category
1950s American Vintage Emeco
Five 1950's Metal Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
copied over the years, mostly by Emeco. These were originally just plain metal but someone painted them
Category
1950s American Vintage Emeco
Materials
Metal
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Vintage Emeco For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal vintage emeco for your home. A vintage emeco — often made from metal, aluminum and fabric — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect vintage emeco — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A vintage emeco is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Industrial and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. A well-made vintage emeco has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Emeco, Philippe Starck and Cramer Company are consistently popular.
How Much is a Vintage Emeco?
A vintage emeco can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $888, while the lowest priced sells for $150 and the highest can go for as much as $4,800.
Finding the Right seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
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After years of diligent restoration, E-1027, the designer-cum-architect’s marriage of romance and modernism, is finally complete.
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