Kong Chair
Philippe Starck’s Emeco Kong Chair is an armless aluminum design from the collection created for the Kong restaurant in Paris.
Handcrafted from recycled aluminum in Hanover, Pennsylvania, it retains the collection’s distinctive metal seat and back. Hand-brushed and hand-polished finishes are offered, with the hand-brushed chair suitable for outdoor use.
Every detail, considered.
- Brand
- Emeco
- Collection
- Kong
- Designer
- Philippe Starck
- Descriptor
- Aluminum chair with circular back
- Country
- United States
- Seat height
- 17.5″
- Seat depth
- 15″
- Dimensions
- 15.5″ 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 Chair by Emeco is handmade from 80% recycled aluminum in Pennsylvania.
Philippe Starck paired a circular metal back with a formed armless seat. The frame is 15.5 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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