Emeco and Michael Young collaborated on the first ever collection that utilizes wood. Lancaster features a frame in solid ash, crafted by Amish woodworkers in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The seat and back are made of die-cast aluminum - a combination of industrial technique and warm materials.

Applying what was practiced in the past and looking toward the future, the is mission to make a positive impact on the environment. The goal is to use waste material in the products, use as little energy as possible in the manufacturing, generate a minimum of waste in the process, and build strong, durable, beautiful chairs that last through generations. Constantly searching for new ways to recover and utilize discarded materials and make products that last since 1944.