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HOW-TO: Disassemble and Assemble an Authentic Eames Lounge
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Mon, 16 Jan 2017 04:03:55 +0000http://www.modernconscience.com/blog/?p=902 Continue reading]]>Step by step photos that will help you disassemble an Authentic Eames Lounge. The lounge shown is a late 1970’s version with flat clips that hold the upholstery on. The earlier styles will differ in that they have a pair of round clips instead of all of the flat clips. The basic concepts are the same though.
]]>WHAT TO KNOW: Eames Fiberglass, Not All Orange is Created Equal, Salmon versus Orange
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Sun, 06 Nov 2016 14:30:01 +0000http://www.modernconscience.com/blog/?p=814 Continue reading]]>When you’re shopping for orange Eames Fiberglass you’ll often notice sellers explaining that their particular chair is a rare orange, Salmon Orange.
Eames Fiberglass, Orange on the Left, Salmon Orange on the Right
Salmon Orange isn’t an actual color that was released by Herman Miller. It’s a color that collectors have affectionately coined.
Eames Fiberglass, Salmon Orange on the Left, Orange on the Right
It refers to those particularly early orange shells. They appear to be salmon, or pink, in hue because the earliest batches of the orange shells were both a pinker resin, and had a lot more and larger visible fiberglass.
Eames Fiberglass, Orange on the Left, Salmon Orange on the Right
The additional white of the extra fibers showing contributes to the gentle pink tone.
Eames Fiberglass, Orange on the Left, Salmon Orange on the Right
When you find a chair being advertised as ‘rare’ and ‘Salmon Orange’ the first clue you should look for is a lot of lovely white fiberglass. If the shell looks more opaque orange, you’re looking at regular Orange.
Eames Fiberglass, Salmon Orange Herman Miller Manufacturer’s Mark
The last thing you’ll check for is the manufacturer’s mark. Salmon Orange happened in the earliest versions of the chairs, so you’ll be looking for the earliest marks. Some of the earliest shells had no mark at all, only a paper label that has long since fallen off. If it does have a raised mark in the fiberglass it will not have the embossed ‘Herman Miller’ test. The full name was added to the mark long after Salmon Orange was no longer in production.
Happy hunting!
]]>BEFORE / AFTER: Eames Time Life Chair
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Sun, 24 Jan 2016 05:34:43 +0000http://www.modernconscience.com/blog/?p=750 Continue reading]]>Torn up armrests and peeling panels on a lovely vintage Eames Time Life Chair. We made new armrests in leather that perfectly matches the original, and carefully cleaned and restored as much of the original leather to keep the soul of the chair, preserve it’s integrity, and maintain the highest possible value for the piece.
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]]>BEFORE / AFTER: Upholstered Eames for Herman Miller Armshells in Fab Blue
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Fri, 15 Jan 2016 05:28:08 +0000http://www.modernconscience.com/blog/?p=742Four grimey armshells. Upholstered in Herman Miller Blue Hopsack. Vivid and fabulous.
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]]>BEFORE / AFTER: One More Perfect Eames Lounge Panel
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Sun, 20 Dec 2015 04:59:59 +0000http://www.modernconscience.com/blog/?p=731 Continue reading]]>Bad break. Don’t fret, our panels will restore your chair back to perfection. We perfectly match color, grain, and finish. And we work with the highest quality rosewood veneers you can find. Notice that all of the details are perfect, right down to the plywood edge. Thanks for trusting us with your most precious pieces.
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]]>BEFORE / AFTER: George Nelson Sling Sofa
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Wed, 09 Dec 2015 04:40:42 +0000http://www.modernconscience.com/blog/?p=720 Continue reading]]>This restoration was a treat. This sling sofa came to us tattered and well loved. We restored it in suitcase grade buttery smooth Horoween leather, polished the chrome, and deep cleaned the rubber. The result is a gorgeous thing you just want to sit in a pet all day.
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]]>BEFORE / AFTER: Vintage Eames Knockoff DCM Panels
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Sun, 06 Dec 2015 03:59:18 +0000http://www.modernconscience.com/blog/?p=711Vintage knockoffs, not Eames, but pretty little gems worth restoring back to beautiful.
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]]>BEFORE / AFTER: Trio of Eames Bikini Chairs
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Thu, 26 Nov 2015 07:53:08 +0000http://www.modernconscience.com/blog/?p=601 Continue reading]]>Three very sad wire chairs. Rust, broken wires, missing glides, messy old welds, screws and nuts rusted to frames…
We’ve given them a whole new life. Perfect welds, every broken wire repaired, aerospace grade powder coat, new glides, fabulous new Modern Conscience bikini pads.
Now it’s a truly lovely set.
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]]>BEFORE / AFTER: Broken DCM Frames
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Wed, 11 Nov 2015 21:57:11 +0000http://www.modernconscience.com/blog/?p=588Very old Eames DCMs broken in half. Classics with the rare rectangle label, definitely worth properly repairing.