Heritage Rocking Chair
The Emeco Heritage Rocking Chair by Philippe Starck translates the Navy-inspired aluminum chair into an armless rocker.
Handcrafted from recycled aluminum in Hanover, Pennsylvania, it combines a metal seat and back with curved rocking supports. Hand-brushed and hand-polished finishes are offered, with the hand-brushed version suitable for outdoor use.
Every detail, considered.
- Brand
- Emeco
- Collection
- Heritage
- Designer
- Philippe Starck
- Descriptor
- Armless aluminum rocking chair
- Country
- United States
- Seat height
- 18″
- Seat depth
- 15″
- Dimensions
- 17.5″ W × 23.75″ D × 33″ H
- Materials
- 01Curved rocking runners
The paired runners allow forward and backward movement without a separate adjustment mechanism.
- 0280% recycled aluminum
Hand forming and welding create the continuous metal structure in Pennsylvania.
The Heritage Rocking Chair by Emeco is handmade from 80% recycled aluminum in Pennsylvania.
Philippe Starck shaped the metal seat and back above curved runners that allow rocking. The frame is 17.5 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 Heritage Rocking 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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