Tested to carry 750 pounds, Superlight weighs only 6.5 pounds. The brushed/anodized shell and frame are connected by a hinge, allowing them to flex independently and move with the sitter.
Made with 80% recycled aluminum content
Dimensions: 31.8" h x 16.5" w x 20.47" d
Available in brushed/anodized aluminum
Estimated lifespan of 150 years or more
The Superlight Chair was designed to capitalize on aluminum's flexibility. Given hinges at the top and bottom of the shell, it has a slight rocking motion. The chair now sits in MoMA's permanent design collection.
Emeco's founder, Winton C. Dinges, was a master tool and die maker with an engineering background. He believed that a hands-on approach to production using outstanding materials would lead to outstanding design and outstanding furniture. It is a vision that has served Emeco well since 1944.
Few organizations have as storied a history as the Electric Machine and Equipment Company. Emeco's first major achievement was the Navy Chair- a chair designed in collaboration with ALCOA for seaworthiness. Since then, it has expanded its offering but held closely to Dinges' vision. Emeco and its manufacturing facilities are based in Hanover, Pennsylvania.
Emeco uses 80 percent recycled aluminum to make its chairs, and the aluminum content in Emeco chairs are 100 percent recyclable. During the production process, aluminum emits no VOCs or aldehydes in any measurable concentration.
In addition to using environmentally friendly materials in the production process, Emeco uses 100 percent recyclable shipping and packing materials (they even use paper tape).
Q: Can the Superlight Chair be used outside? A: The Superlight Chair in the can be used outdoors with periodic cleaning.
Q: Can I customize the Superlight Chair? A: The Superlight Chair is only available in brushed aluminum.
Q: Is the Superlight Chair recyclable? Absolutely! Emeco uses 80 percent recycled aluminum to make its chairs, and the aluminum content in Emeco chairs is 100 percent recyclable.
Q: Is the Superlight Chair stackable? A: The Superlight Chair is not stackable.
