I love this chair and always scream 'Rampensau' (pulling focus) when it appears in the next tv-show.
From the office of Dr. House to the interrogation room of the major
case squad in Law and Order: Criminal Intent, and countless other
television series, stands an iconic chair.
Emeco’s
classic 1006 Navy Side Chair. In production since 1944, the chair
continues to gain popularity. Apparently it’s even a product of the
twelve colonies, making a cameo in the reimagined Battlestar Galactica
series.
“Legend has it that Wilton Dinges, who founded Emeco in 1944,
actually tossed a 1006 Navy Chair out the window of a six-story
building. The result? A few minor scratches. Emeco’s 77-step patented
construction process was invented to satisfy a military need for
lightweight, corrosion-resistant equipment” for use on aircraft
carriers, submarines, etc.
“In the late 1990s, the Navy Chair’s
iconic design began catching the attention of architects and designers,
initiating a new era for Emeco. Beginning with soft, recycled aluminum,
1006 Navy seating goes through a series of hand-crafted processes,
including heat treatment and anodizing, to render the chair diamond-hard
and virtually indestructible. Though imitations of the 1006 exist far
and wide, Emeco’s Navy Chair is the only one to go through this rigorous
production process. Three small welds on the back of the slats are left
exposed to indicate that this often-copied seating is the real thing.
Specially made stainless steel foot caps are covered with a clear
plastic glide to prevent scratching floors or snagging carpets.”
I was so thrill as the 1006 also was the only item Eric Bogosian used in his 100 Monologues II was able to attend during my NYC vacations.
I'm glad someone on twitter posted a photo today of Kathryn's last Animal League America participation. The event took place back in November.
