
Hudson Swivel Chair
The Emeco Hudson Swivel Chair by Philippe Starck combines an armless recycled aluminum seat with a swiveling base.
Pneumatic height adjustment, tilt and tension controls adapt the chair for desk use. Handcrafted in Hanover, Pennsylvania, it is offered in hand-brushed or hand-polished aluminum, bringing the Hudson collection’s restrained metal profile to a working chair.
Every detail, considered.
- Brand
- Emeco
- Collection
- Hudson
- Designer
- Philippe Starck
- Descriptor
- Swivel aluminum chair with casters
- Country
- United States
- Seat height
- 17.5″–20″
- Seat depth
- 15″
- Dimensions
- 24″ W × 24″ D × 32.5″–35″ H
- Materials
- 01Adjustable swivel and tilt
Pneumatic height adjustment and tension control adapt the seat position to desk work.
- 0280% recycled aluminum
Hand forming and welding create the continuous metal structure in Pennsylvania.
- 03Caster-mounted base
The base rolls to change position around the work surface.
The Hudson Swivel Chair by Emeco is handmade from 80% recycled aluminum.
Philippe Starck shaped the metal seat and back around an armless outline. The base swivels on casters, with tilt, tension control and pneumatic adjustment from 17.5 to 20 inches in seat height. This version is intended for indoor desk 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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