1951 Side Chair

A reinterpreted iconic chair, made to stack

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Emeco

This stacking side chair is a reinterpretation of a classic Emeco chair from 1951. The new version retains Emeco's DNA—simple, strong, utilitarian—with a modern look inspired by luxury car design. The hand-brushed aluminum frame is combined with a seat and back produced from recycled plastic, making 1951 suitable for outdoor use. Complement with stacking 1951 stools.

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Product Overview

  • Frame made from 80% recycled aluminum

  • Hand-brushed finish

  • Recycled PET seat and back available in six colors

  • Felt or plastic glides available

  • Suitable for indoor and outdoor use (special care required for outdoor settings – refer to the Ancillary Brands Surface Care Instructions for details)

  • Stacks six high

  • Companion stacking stool also available

Manufacturing Location

  • USA
  • 1951 Side Chair front view1951 Side Chair side view
    Side ChairCode: HCEM-19S4-P
    Side Chair dimensions in imperial and metric.
    HeightWidthDepth
    Imperial30.25"18.5"20.25"
    Metric770 mm470 mm510 mm

Materials carouselATLANTIC DARK BLUE (EPT-1)Atlantic Dark BlueCYPRESS GREEN (EPT-6)Cypress GreenFLINT GRAY (EPT-8)Flint GrayHAND BRSH CLR ANOD ALUM(EMT-2)Hand Brushed Clear Anodized AluminumMUSTARD YELLOW (EPT-10)Mustard YellowSTOCKHOLM WHITE (EPT-14)Stockholm White

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Black-and-white photo of workers in face shields sanding molded chair shells at a factory workbench

Dynamic Revival

The design partnership with BMW resulted in a new chair that is 100% classic Emeco, but with a more dynamic stance. The seat and back are made of recycled plastic (rPET), from waste plastic bottles. The recycled aluminum frame is handmade using the same 77-step process as the original Navy chair.