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Kong

Product catalog summary

Introduction
The document introduces the Emeco 1006 Navy Chair, originally designed for the U.S. Navy in the 1940s to withstand harsh conditions, including torpedo blasts. Emeco continues to produce chairs in the U.S.A. using 80% recycled aluminum and a 77-step handcrafting process. The company collaborates with top architects and designers to create durable chairs that last a lifetime, with a focus on environmental sustainability.

Design and Manufacturing
Philippe Starck designed the Kong chair and barstool for Emeco, emphasizing strength and durability for high-use environments. The Kong series requires hand welding of 24 aluminum pieces and 8 hours of hand polishing. The chairs are available in various configurations, including with or without arms, and are made from hand-brushed or hand-polished aluminum.

Specifications
The document provides detailed specifications for different models of the Kong series, including dimensions and weight for each type: Kong Chair, Kong Armchair, Kong Counter Stool, Kong Barstool, and their variants with arms. The chairs are available in hand-brushed or hand-polished finishes, with options for black vinyl upholstery or customer-supplied materials.

Features and Warranty
The Kong series features hand-brushed, anodized finishes suitable for outdoor use and comes with a lifetime warranty. Optional seat pads and integrated felt glides are available. The chairs are designed for both aesthetic appeal and functional durability.

Contact Information
For more information, Emeco can be contacted at their headquarters in Hanover, Pennsylvania, with contact details provided for phone, fax, and email.

Catalog excerpts

FIRST LET’S MAKE THINGS THAT LAST. The Emeco 1006 Navy Chair was first commissioned in the 1940s by the U.S. Navy for use on warships – the contract even specified that it had to be able to withstand torpedo blasts. Today our chairs are still made in the U.S.A., of 80% recycled aluminum, and are made by hand, by Emeco craftsmen using the original 77 step process. The world’s best architects and designers collaborate with us to design chairs that are built and guaranteed to last a lifetime. As we apply what we’ve practiced in the past, we are looking toward the future. We are on a mission to make...

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Philippe Starck designed the Kong chair and barstooi with Emeco's strength and durability standards in mind, for high- use environments like the Long Bar at London's Sanderson Hotel. Kong requires the hand welding of 24 separate pieces Kong Counter Stool with arms, Kong Barstooi. Opposite page, left to right: Kong Chair, Kong Barstooi with arm. of aluminum and an additional 8 hours of hand polishing

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KONG by STARCK U.S. DESIGN PATENT NO. S D494,375 AND D496,173 KONG CHAIR W: 15.5” D: 18” H: 34.5” SH: 17.5” W: 39cm D: 45cm H: 88cm SH: 44cm WT: 15lb /6.8kg KONG ARMCHAIR W: 17.5” D: 18” H: 34.5” SH: 17.5” W: 44cm D: 45cm H: 88cm SH: 44cm WT: 16.75lb /7.6kg ONE OR TWO ARMS KONG COUNTER STOOL W: 15.5” D: 20” H: 40.5” SH: 24” W: 39cm D: 50cm H: 103cm SH: 60cm WT: 9lb /4.08kg KONG COUNTER STOOL WITH ARMS W: 17.5” D: 20” H: 40.5” SH: 24” W: 44cm D: 50cm H: 103cm SH: 60cm WT: 10lb /4.54kg ONE OR TWO ARMS KONG BARSTOOL W: 15.5” D: 20” H: 46.5” SH: 30” W: 39cm D: 50cm H: 118cm SH: 76cm WT: 10lb /4.31kg...

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