An Emerald oasis. Perfect for the most elegant work from home situation, our exclusive Navy Officer Swivel Chair by Emeco has been powder coated in a deep green. Jasper Morrison, the British industrial and furniture designer known for his witty and elegant take on rational design across countless objects and furnishings, streamlined the Navy Officer Chairs for Emeco in 2021, slightly tweaking proportions and lightening the silhouette. The original Navy Chair was designed and built by Emeco in the 1940s for the US Military who tasked the company with making chairs that could withstand intense weather and intense use (think, torpedoes). It takes more than ten craftsmen over three days to make each Navy Chair. Everything is made and finished by hand, out of at least 80% recycled aluminum here in the US, by some workers who are third generation at Emeco’s factory in Hanover, PA. For the upholstered seat and back, we chose Maharam’s reissue of “Mexidot” by Alexander Girard who was inspired here by simple and elegant weavings he encountered in Mexico. The fabric is manufactured from 100% recycled spun yearns in a finish-free plain weave that emulates the natural look of the original cotton while meeting contemporary standards for high-traffic seating. Truly something special. Exclusive to Afternoon Light.

Photos by Mary Manning.