Wilton C. Dinges

Wilton Carlyle Dinges was an American toolmaker with an engineering background and an interest in sculptural design. In 1944, Dinges founded Emeco after working with Alcoa to develop a chair suitable for use on naval submarines and warships. This chair, called the Navy Chair, made of recycled aluminum, was so durable that it was estimated to last 150 years and far exceeded the Navy's expectations. Emeco stands for Electrical Machine and Equipment Company, and the company's story is characterized by a special combination of design and engineering, material know-how and handcrafting - with a mission to make things that last.