emeco kong armchair
by Philippe Starck from Emeco
emeco kong armchair
Design Philippe Starck, 2002
Thermal treated recycled aluminum
Made in USA by Emeco
Starck first designed the Kong barstool for the Chinese restaurant Kong in Paris. Kong requires the hand welding of 24 separate pieces of aluminum, and an additional 8 hours of hand polishing. Three times stronger than steel and amazingly light weight, these chairs have a life expectancy of at least 150 years.
Brushed finish is suitable for outdoor use. Polished finish is only recommended for indoor use or protected outdoor environments.
17.5" w | 18" d | 34.5" h | seat: 17.5" h | 16.75 lbs.
Thermal treated recycled aluminum
Made in USA by Emeco
Starck first designed the Kong barstool for the Chinese restaurant Kong in Paris. Kong requires the hand welding of 24 separate pieces of aluminum, and an additional 8 hours of hand polishing. Three times stronger than steel and amazingly light weight, these chairs have a life expectancy of at least 150 years.
Brushed finish is suitable for outdoor use. Polished finish is only recommended for indoor use or protected outdoor environments.
17.5" w | 18" d | 34.5" h | seat: 17.5" h | 16.75 lbs.
$2,565.00 + free shipping
(usually ships in 12-14 weeks. Please allow 16-18 weeks for polished chairs)
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Philippe Starck
Philippe Starck is a wide range designer and is very well known for consumer goods and interiors. Starck's famous designs include stylized toothbrushes and a sleek juicer dubbed the Juicy Salif created for Alessi. The Juicy Salif has become an affordable and popular cult design totem.
Emeco holds tightly to a foundation of craftsmanship and utilitarian design. The guiding principle is sustainability, design plus craftsmanship.
emeco kong armchair
