Hudson Chair
The Emeco Hudson Chair by Philippe Starck is an armless aluminum side chair from the collection created for New York’s Hudson Hotel.
Its reduced detailing develops the Navy chair into a simpler profile. Handcrafted from recycled aluminum in Hanover, Pennsylvania, the chair is available in hand-brushed or hand-polished finishes, with the hand-brushed version suitable for outdoor use.
Every detail, considered.
- Brand
- Emeco
- Collection
- Hudson
- Designer
- Philippe Starck
- Descriptor
- Armless aluminum chair
- Country
- United States
- Seat height
- 18″
- Seat depth
- 15″
- Dimensions
- 15.5″ W × 19.5″ D × 33.5″ H
- Materials
- 0180% recycled aluminum
Hand forming and welding create the continuous metal structure in Pennsylvania.
- 02Replaceable floor glides
Standard TPU feet can be exchanged for hard-floor or carpet alternatives.
The Hudson Chair by Emeco is handmade from 80% recycled aluminum in Pennsylvania.
Philippe Starck used a smooth metal back above a formed armless seat. The frame is 15.5 inches wide and the seat is 18 inches high. Two surface treatments are offered; only the hand-brushed version is approved for outdoor use.
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American seating rooted in the aluminum Navy chair, with enduring forms and thoughtful use of recycled materials.
Philippe Starck
Philippe Starck's collaboration with Emeco began after he used the manufacturer's Navy chairs in the Paramount Hotel. The partnership produced collections including Hudson, Heritage, Kong, Icon and Broom. These projects are part of his broader furniture design work and explore industrial materials and production methods.
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Before you commit to the Hudson Chair, our studio checks it against your space and walks you through every finish it comes in.
- Footprint checked against your floor planPlus doorways, stairs and clearances
- Leather, fabric and colour chosen with youand more, in the showroom
- We manage the order for youFrom the factory to your door
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