Keepers Updated October 19, 2026
1006 Navy Chair, Hand Brushed

Is it worth it?

1006 Navy Chair, Hand Brushed

Emeco

79Almost

Not yet. It scores 79 and a Keeper needs 80. It's close, and how hard it is to repair is what holds it back. We'll score it again as the numbers settle.

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If it's a giftEmeco's lifetime cover is for the original buyer.

The catchYou ship the chair prepaid to Hanover, PA.

From the maker's own terms, read September 28, 2026.

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Where the 79 comes from

Warranty23/30

Emeco covers the 1006 for life for the original buyer, and you call in the claim and ship the chair prepaid to Hanover, PA.

Build28/30

It is made from 80% recycled aluminum that is hand brushed and anodized, and Emeco says it should last at least 150 years indoors.

Track record19/20

Emeco dates the 1006 Navy Chair to 1944.

Repairable9/20

Emeco will repair or replace a chair with a covered defect, but it lists no spare parts or paid repair service.

23 + 28 + 19 + 9 = 79

Image: emeco.net

Numbers checked September 28, 2026. See the main source.

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  • Build, 30. Materials and construction, and whether there's anything to wear out.
  • Track record, 20. How long the maker has been making this well.
  • Repairable, 20. Whether you can get it fixed instead of replacing it.

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