Legend has it that Wilton Dinges actually tossed a 1006 Navy Chair out the window of a six-story building. The result? A few minor scratches. The construction process of this well-known chair was invented to satisfy a military need for lightweight, corrosion-resistant equipment. Beginning with soft, recycled aluminum, 1006 Navy seating goes through a series of hand-crafted processes to render the chair both strong and beautiful. Our products are reproduced to the style of the original design.