Kong Armchair
The Emeco Kong Armchair by Philippe Starck is a handcrafted recycled aluminum chair from the collection originally developed for the Kong restaurant in Paris.
Its metal seat, back and arm support are assembled and finished in Hanover, Pennsylvania. Hand-brushed and hand-polished versions offer different surfaces, with the hand-brushed finish suitable for outdoor use.
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- Brand
- Emeco
- Collection
- Kong
- Designer
- Philippe Starck
- Descriptor
- Aluminum armchair with circular back
- Country
- United States
- Seat height
- 17.5″
- Seat depth
- 15″
- Dimensions
- 17.5″ W × 18″ D × 34.5″ 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 Kong Armchair by Emeco is handmade from 80% recycled aluminum in Pennsylvania.
Philippe Starck paired a circular metal back with a formed seat and arm support. The frame is 17.5 inches wide and the seat is 17.5 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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