michael young: lancaster for emeco

'lancaster collection' by michael young for emeco
british designer michael young has collaborated with US company aluminium chair
company emeco to create 'lancaster'. the collection of stacking chairs, barstools and tables
is the company's first foray into component-based design incorporating cast aluminum seats
and backs with carved ash-wood legs. the ash-wood components are made by emeco’s
partner, an amish factory in nearby lancaster county, giving the collection its name,
lancaster. the company will present the new collection at milan design week 2010.
lancaster features an indestructible, cast aluminum seat and back in dark anodized
and machine polished finishes. the wood legs are available in natural ash-wood and dark
stain ash-wood. the chair, which stacks six high will be available in may 2010.



close up of the back rest

close up of the back rest

detail of leg connection to seat

detail of leg connection to seat

detail of back-leg connection to seat

detail of aluminum foot
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