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Modern Conscience creates expert handcrafted reproductions of the original Bases. All of our Bases and components are made in the United States and are locally crafted where we have direct control of the quality of the production, materials, and finishes. We offer discounts on multiple base purchases. Please e-mail us at sales@modernconscience.com.


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> Tell me more about the quality of your bases.
> What seats do your bases fit?
> How do I know if my seats are wide or narrow mount?
> I have a narrow mount seat, which bases will it fit?
> I have a wide mount seat, which bases will it fit?
> Do the wide and narrow mount dowel bases look different from one another?
> What's the difference between Maple and Birch?
> Tell me more about wood finishes and stains.
> Do you also have vintage bases? Yes. You'll find them here.
> Do you also have screws and other parts? Yes. You'll find them here.

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Eames Style Walnut Dowel Base - Universal Narrow Mount
16" (40.64cm) w | 16" (40.64cm) d | 16" (40.64cm) h
Narrow Mount
handmade by Modern Conscience
BlackWalnutDowelExample.jpg

Herman Miller manufactured dowel leg chairs for only a short time; they had already discontinued the dowel bases by 1954 and consequently the original dowel bases are extremely rare. The Dowel Base is part of the 1948 chair design that was included in MOMA’s International Competition for Low-Cost Furniture Design.

This iconic design is handcrafted by Modern Conscience in solid walnut wood, as they were over 50 years ago. This base will fit all of the Case Study seats and any Charles Eames for Herman Miller shells with the narrow shockmount configuration. Click here to determine if you have a narrow mount seat.

The wood is finished with hand rubbed tung oil, which is sustainable, non-toxic and will not require refinishing in 5 to 7 years, as with varnish or polyurethane (click here to learn more about wood finishes).

SHIPPING INFORMATION:
United States: Flat rate
Canada: $26 for the first base and $6 for each additional
Europe, Asia-Pacific, Americas: $34 for the first base and $9 for each additional
Click here for additional shipping information.

IN STOCK - adjust item quantities in the shopping cart.

$100.00 EUR 75.70
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Eames Style Walnut Dowel Base - Wide Mount
16" (40.64cm) w | 16" (40.64cm) d | 16" (40.64cm) h
Wide Mount
handmade by Modern Conscience
BlackWalnutDowelWideExample.jpg

Herman Miller manufactured dowel leg chairs for only a short time; they had already discontinued the dowel bases by 1954 and consequently the original dowel bases are extremely rare. The Dowel Base is part of the 1948 chair design that was included in MOMA’s International Competition for Low-Cost Furniture Design.

This iconic design is handcrafted by Modern Conscience in solid walnut wood, as they were over 50 years ago. This base will fit all of the Charles Eames for Herman Miller shells with the wide shockmount configuration. Click here to determine if you have a wide mount seat.

The wood is finished with hand rubbed tung oil, which is sustainable, non-toxic and will not require refinishing in 5 to 7 years, as with varnish or polyurethane (click here to learn more about wood finishes).

SHIPPING INFORMATION:
United States: Flat rate
Canada: $26 for the first base and $6 for each additional
Europe, Asia-Pacific, Americas: $34 for the first base and $9 for each additional
Click here for additional shipping information.

IN STOCK - adjust item quantities in the shopping cart.

$100.00 EUR 75.70
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Eames Style Maple Dowel Base - Universal Narrow Mount
16" (40.64cm) w | 16" (40.64cm) d | 16" (40.64cm) h
Narrow Mount
handmade by Modern Conscience
MapleDowelExample.jpg

Herman Miller manufactured dowel leg chairs for only a short time; they had already discontinued the dowel bases by 1954 and consequently the original dowel bases are extremely rare. The Dowel Base is part of the 1948 chair design that was included in MOMA’s International Competition for Low-Cost Furniture Design.

This iconic design is handcrafted by Modern Conscience in solid maple wood (click here to learn more about the difference between maple and birch), as they were over 50 years ago. This base will fit all of the Case Study seats and any Charles Eames for Herman Miller shells with the narrow shockmount configuration. Click here to determine if you have a narrow mount seat.

The wood is finished with hand rubbed tung oil, which is sustainable, non-toxic and will not require refinishing in 5 to 7 years, as with varnish or polyurethane (click here to learn more about wood finishes). Maple and birch both begin as a bright wood and gradually develop a "sun tan" over time; your base will have that warm, mid-century look about one year after purchase.

SHIPPING INFORMATION:
United States: Flat rate
Canada: $26 for the first base and $6 for each additional
Europe, Asia-Pacific, Americas: $34 for the first base and $9 for each additional
Click here for additional shipping information.

IN STOCK - adjust item quantities in the shopping cart.

$105.00 EUR 79.49
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Eames Style Maple Dowel Base - Wide Mount
16" (40.64cm) w | 16" (40.64cm) d | 16" (40.64cm) h
Wide Mount
handmade by Modern Conscience
MapleDowelWideExample.jpg

Herman Miller manufactured dowel leg chairs for only a short time; they had already discontinued the dowel bases by 1954 and consequently the original dowel bases are extremely rare. The Dowel Base is part of the 1948 chair design that was included in MOMA’s International Competition for Low-Cost Furniture Design.

This iconic design is handcrafted by Modern Conscience in solid maple wood (click here to learn more about the difference between maple and birch), as they were over 50 years ago. This base will fit all of the Charles Eames for Herman Miller shells with the wide shockmount configuration. Click here to determine if you have a wide mount seat.

The wood is finished with hand rubbed tung oil, which is sustainable, non-toxic and will not require refinishing in 5 to 7 years, as with varnish or polyurethane (click here to learn more about wood finishes). Maple and birch both begin as a bright wood and gradually develop a "sun tan" over time; your base will have that warm, mid-century look about one year after purchase.

SHIPPING INFORMATION:
United States: Flat rate
Canada: $26 for the first base and $6 for each additional
Europe, Asia-Pacific, Americas: $34 for the first base and $9 for each additional
Click here for additional shipping information.

IN STOCK - adjust item quantities in the shopping cart.

$105.00 EUR 79.49
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Eames Style Walnut Zinc Rocker Base
18" (45.72cm) w | 27.25" (69.22cm) d | 15" (38.10cm) h
Narrow Mount
handmade by Modern Conscience
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This iconic design is handcrafted by Modern Conscience in solid walnut wood, as they were over 50 years ago. This base will fit all of the Case Study seats and any Charles Eames for Herman Miller shells with the narrow shockmount configuration. Click here to determine if you have a narrow mount seat.

The wood is finished with hand rubbed tung oil, which is sustainable, non-toxic and will not require refinishing in 5 to 7 years, as with varnish or polyurethane (click here to learn more about wood finishes).

SHIPPING INFORMATION:
United States: Flat rate
Canada: $27 for the first base and $7 for each additional
Europe, Asia-Pacific, Americas: $36 for the first base and $10 for each additional
Click here for additional shipping information.

IN STOCK - adjust item quantities in the shopping cart.

$80.00 EUR 60.56
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Eames Style Walnut Black Rocker Base
18" (45.72cm) w | 27.25" (69.22cm) d | 15" 38.10cm) h
Narrow Mount
handmade by Modern Conscience
BlackWalnutRockerExample.jpg

The wire rocker base prototype was originally designed for the Museum of Modern Art's 'International Competition for Low-Cost Furniture Design' in 1948.

This iconic design is handcrafted by Modern Conscience in solid walnut wood, as they were over 50 years ago. This base will fit all of the Case Study seats and any Charles Eames for Herman Miller shells with the narrow shockmount configuration. Click here to determine if you have a narrow mount seat.

The wood is finished with hand rubbed tung oil, which is sustainable, non-toxic and will not require refinishing in 5 to 7 years, as with varnish or polyurethane (click here to learn more about wood finishes).

SHIPPING INFORMATION:
United States: Flat rate
Canada: $27 for the first base and $7 for each additional
Europe, Asia-Pacific, Americas: $36 for the first base and $10 for each additional
Click here for additional shipping information.

IN STOCK - adjust item quantities in the shopping cart.

$80.00 EUR 60.56
MapleZincRockerBase.jpg
Eames Style White Maple Zinc Rocker Base
18" (45.72cm) w | 27.25" (69.22cm) d | 15" 38.10cm) h
Narrow Mount
handmade by Modern Conscience
ZincMapleRockerExample.jpg

The wire rocker base prototype was originally designed for the Museum of Modern Art's 'International Competition for Low-Cost Furniture Design' in 1948.

This iconic design is handcrafted by Modern Conscience in solid maple wood (click here to learn more about the difference between maple and birch), as they were over 50 years ago. This base will fit all of the Case Study seats and any Charles Eames for Herman Miller shells with the narrow shockmount configuration. Click here to determine if you have a narrow mount seat.

The wood is finished with hand rubbed tung oil, which is sustainable, non-toxic and will not require refinishing in 5 to 7 years, as with varnish or polyurethane (click here to learn more about wood finishes). Maple and birch both begin as a bright wood and gradually develop a "sun tan" over time; your runners will have that warm, mid-century look about one year after purchase.

SHIPPING INFORMATION:
United States: Flat rate
Canada: $27 for the first base and $7 for each additional
Europe, Asia-Pacific, Americas: $36 for the first base and $10 for each additional
Click here for additional shipping information.

IN STOCK - adjust item quantities in the shopping cart.

$80.00 EUR 60.56
MapleBlackRockerBase.jpg
Eames Style White Maple Black Rocker Base
18" (45.72cm) w | 27.25" (69.22cm) d | 15" 38.10cm) h
Narrow Mount
handmade by Modern Conscience
BlackMapleRockerExample.jpg

The wire rocker base prototype was originally designed for the Museum of Modern Art's 'International Competition for Low-Cost Furniture Design' in 1948.

This iconic design is handcrafted by Modern Conscience in solid maple wood (click here to learn more about the difference between maple and birch), as they were over 50 years ago. This base will fit all of the Case Study seats and any Charles Eames for Herman Miller shells with the narrow shockmount configuration. Click here to determine if you have a narrow mount seat.

The wood is finished with hand rubbed tung oil, which is sustainable, non-toxic and will not require refinishing in 5 to 7 years, as with varnish or polyurethane (click here to learn more about wood finishes). Maple and birch both begin as a bright wood and gradually develop a "sun tan" over time; your runners will have that warm, mid-century look about one year after purchase.

SHIPPING INFORMATION:
United States: Flat rate
Canada: $27 for the first base and $7 for each additional
Europe, Asia-Pacific, Americas: $36 for the first base and $10 for each additional
Click here for additional shipping information.

IN STOCK - adjust item quantities in the shopping cart.

$80.00 EUR 60.56
BirchZincRockerBase.jpg
Eames Style Natural Birch Zinc Rocker Base
18" (45.72cm) w | 27.25" (69.22cm) d | 15" 38.10cm) h
Narrow Mount
handmade by Modern Conscience
ZincBirchRockerExample.jpg

The wire rocker base prototype was originally designed for the Museum of Modern Art's 'International Competition for Low-Cost Furniture Design' in 1948.

This iconic design is handcrafted by Modern Conscience in solid natural birch wood (click here to learn more about the difference between maple and birch), as they were over 50 years ago. This base will fit all of the Case Study seats and any Charles Eames for Herman Miller shells with the narrow shockmount configuration. Click here to determine if you have a narrow mount seat.

The wood is finished with hand rubbed tung oil, which is sustainable, non-toxic and will not require refinishing in 5 to 7 years, as with varnish or polyurethane (click here to learn more about wood finishes).

SHIPPING INFORMATION:
United States: Flat rate
Canada: $27 for the first base and $7 for each additional
Europe, Asia-Pacific, Americas: $36 for the first base and $10 for each additional
Click here for additional shipping information.

IN STOCK - adjust item quantities in the shopping cart.

$80.00 EUR 60.56
BlackBirchRockerBase.jpg
Eames Style Natural Birch Black Rocker Base
18" (45.72cm) w | 27.25" (69.22cm) d | 15" 38.10cm) h
Narrow Mount
handmade by Modern Conscience
BlackBirchRockerExample.jpg

The wire rocker base prototype was originally designed for the Museum of Modern Art's 'International Competition for Low-Cost Furniture Design' in 1948.

This iconic design is handcrafted by Modern Conscience in solid natural birch wood (click here to learn more about the difference between maple and birch), as they were over 50 years ago. This base will fit all of the Case Study seats and any Charles Eames for Herman Miller shells with the narrow shockmount configuration. Click here to determine if you have a narrow mount seat.

The wood is finished with hand rubbed tung oil, which is sustainable, non-toxic and will not require refinishing in 5 to 7 years, as with varnish or polyurethane (click here to learn more about wood finishes).

SHIPPING INFORMATION:
United States: Flat rate
Canada: $27 for the first base and $7 for each additional
Europe, Asia-Pacific, Americas: $36 for the first base and $10 for each additional
Click here for additional shipping information.

IN STOCK - adjust item quantities in the shopping cart.

$80.00 EUR 60.56
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Eames Style Zinc Eiffel Base (50's Version)
19" (48.26cm) w | 17" (43.18cm) d | 17" (43.18cm) h
Narrow Mount
manufactured by Modernica
ZincEiffelEarlyExample.jpg

The Eiffel Tower Base is formed by bending and welding metal wires, to create a shape that is reminiscent of the Eiffel Tower in Paris. This base can be used in residential or contract settings, including offices, cafes and restaurants and has passed the Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturer's Association (BIFMA) test. Modernica bases are compatible with all Modernica Case Study seats and vintage Herman Miller fiberglass shells that have a narrow mount configuration. Click here to determine if you have a narrow mount seat.

SHIPPING INFORMATION:
United States: Flat rate
Canada: $27 for the first base and $7 for each additional
Europe, Asia-Pacific, Americas: $40 for the first base and $11 for each additional
Click here for additional shipping information.

IN STOCK - please allow Modernica one week to prepare your items for shipment. Adjust item quantities in the shopping cart.

$104.00 EUR 78.73
BlackEiffelEarly.jpg
Eames Style Black Eiffel Base (50's Version)
19" (48.26cm) w | 17" (43.18cm) d | 17" (43.18cm) h
Narrow Mount
manufactured by Modernica
BlackEiffelEarlyExample.jpg

The Eiffel Tower Base is formed by bending and welding metal wires, to create a shape that is reminiscent of the Eiffel Tower in Paris. This base can be used in residential or contract settings, including offices, cafes and restaurants and has passed the Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturer's Association (BIFMA) test. Modernica bases are compatible with all Modernica Case Study seats and vintage Herman Miller fiberglass shells that have a narrow mount configuration. Click here to determine if you have a narrow mount seat.

SHIPPING INFORMATION:
United States: Flat rate
Canada: $27 for the first base and $7 for each additional
Europe, Asia-Pacific, Americas: $40 for the first base and $11 for each additional
Click here for additional shipping information.

IN STOCK - please allow Modernica one week to prepare your items for shipment. Adjust item quantities in the shopping cart.

$104.00 EUR 78.73
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Eames Style Zinc Eiffel Base (60's-70's Version) - Black or White Glides
16" (40.64cm) w | 16" (40.64cm) d | 16" (40.64cm) h
Narrow Mount
handmade by Modern Conscience
ZincEiffel6070Example.jpg

The wire rod bases option became available through Herman Miller beginning in 1951. While the Eames simply called them rod bases, the adoring public refers to these bases as the Eiffel base.

Modern Conscience crafts a high-quality zinc-plated Eiffel base with nylon glides. This base will fit all of the Case Study seats and any Charles Eames for Herman Miller shells with the narrow shockmount configuration. Click here to determine if you have a narrow mount seat.

SHIPPING INFORMATION:
United States: Flat rate
Canada: $27 for the first base and $7 for each additional
Europe, Asia-Pacific, Americas: $36 for the first base and $10 for each additional
Click here for additional shipping information.

IN STOCK - adjust item quantities and select glide color in the shopping cart.

$80.00 EUR 60.56
BlackEiffel.jpg
Eames Style Black Eiffel Base (60's-70's Version)
16" (40.64cm) w | 16" (40.64cm) d | 16" (40.64cm) h
Narrow Mount
handmade by Modern Conscience
BlackEiffelExample.jpg

The wire rod bases option was available through Herman Miller beginning in 1951. While the Eames simply called them rod bases, the adoring public refers to these bases as the Eiffel base.

Modern Conscience crafts a high-quality black powder-coat Eiffel base with nylon glides. This base will fit all of the Case Study seats and any Charles Eames for Herman Miller shells with the narrow shockmount configuration. Click here to determine if you have a narrow mount seat.

SHIPPING INFORMATION:
United States: Flat rate
Canada: $27 for the first base and $7 for each additional
Europe, Asia-Pacific, Americas: $36 for the first base and $10 for each additional
Click here for additional shipping information.

IN STOCK - adjust item quantities in the shopping cart.

$80.00 EUR 60.56
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Eames Style Zinc Low Rod Base
20" (50.8cm) w | 15" (38.1cm) d | 11" (27.94cm) h
Narrow Mount
manufactured by Modernica
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Offered here is a high-quality zinc-plated low rod base. Many collectors affectionaly refer to this base as the Cat's Cradle Base. This base will fit all of the Case Study seats and any Charles Eames for Herman Miller shells with the narrow shockmount configuration. Click here to determine if you have a narrow mount seat.

SHIPPING INFORMATION:
United States: Flat rate
Canada: $25 for the first base and $6 for each additional
Europe, Asia-Pacific, Americas: $32 for the first base and $8 for each additional
Click here for additional shipping information.

IN STOCK - please allow Modernica one week to prepare your items for shipment. Adjust item quantities in the shopping cart.

$104.00 EUR 78.73
BlackLowRodCatsCradle.jpg
Eames Style Black Low Rod Base
20" (50.8cm) w | 15" (38.1cm) d | 11" (27.94cm) h
Narrow Mount
manufactured by Modernica

Offered here is a high-quality black powder-coat low rod base. Many collectors affectionaly refer to this base as the Cat's Cradle Base. This base will fit all of the Case Study seats and any Charles Eames for Herman Miller shells with the narrow shockmount configuration. Click here to determine if you have a narrow mount seat.

SHIPPING INFORMATION:
United States: Flat rate
Canada: $25 for the first base and $6 for each additional
Europe, Asia-Pacific, Americas: $32 for the first base and $8 for each additional
Click here for additional shipping information.

IN STOCK - please allow Modernica one week to prepare your items for shipment. Adjust item quantities in the shopping cart.

$104.00 EUR 78.73
DowelSwivelBase.jpg
Case Study Dowel Swivel Base
16" (40.64cm) w | 16" (40.64cm) d | 16" (40.64cm) h
Narrow Mount
manufactured by Modernica
WalnutSwivelDowelExample.jpg

Herman Miller manufactured dowel leg chairs for only a short time; they had already discontinued the dowel bases by 1954 and consequently the original dowel bases are extremely rare.

Offered here is a high-quality reproduction black powder-coat swivel dowel base with solid walnut legs; made in the style of the original dowel swivel bases. This base will fit all of the Case Study seats and any Charles Eames for Herman Miller shells with the narrow shockmount configuration. Click here to determine if you have a narrow mount seat.

SHIPPING INFORMATION:
United States: Flat rate
Canada: $31 for the first and $11 for each additional
Europe, Asia-Pacific, Americas: $38 for the first and $12 for each additional
Click here for additional shipping information.

IN STOCK - please allow Modernica one week to prepare your items for shipment. Adjust item quantities in the shopping cart.

$280.00 EUR 211.96
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Case Study Barstool H-Base
20" (50.8cm) w | 20" (50.8cm) d | 25" (63.5) or 30" (76.2cm) seat height
Narrow Mount
manufactured by Modernica
BarstoolHBaseExample.jpg

Offered here is a high-quality Chrome Barstool H-Base. This base will fit all of the Case Study seats and any Charles Eames for Herman Miller shells with the narrow shockmount configuration. Click here to determine if you have a narrow mount seat. The base is available in either a 25" finished seat height, or a 30" finished seat height, depending on the counter or bar you wish to arrange them with. Please indicate the seat height you require in the shopping cart.

SHIPPING INFORMATION:
United States: Flat rate
Canada: $40 for the first base and $19 for each additional
Europe, Asia-Pacific, Americas: $63 for the first base and $27 for each additional
Click here for additional shipping information.

IN STOCK - please allow Modernica one week to prepare your item for shipment. Adjust item quatities in shopping cart.

$180.00 EUR 136.26
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Case Study Walnut Barstool Dowel Base
20" (50.8cm) w | 20" (50.8cm) d | 25" (63.5) or 30" (76.2cm) seat height (30" pictured)
Narrow Mount
manufactured by Modernica
WalnutBarstoolDowelExample.jpg

Offered here is a high-quality Black Powder-coat Barstool Dowel Base with solid walnut legs. This base will fit all of the Case Study seats and any Charles Eames for Herman Miller shells with the narrow shockmount configuration. Click here to determine if you have a narrow mount seat. The base is available in either a 25" finished seat height, or a 30" finished seat height, depending on the counter or bar you wish to arrange them with. Please indicate the seat height you require in the shopping cart.

SHIPPING INFORMATION:
United States: Flat rate
Canada: $40 for the first base and $19 for each additional
Europe, Asia-Pacific, Americas: $63 for the first base and $27 for each additional
Click here for additional shipping information.

IN STOCK - please allow Modernica one week to prepare your items for shipment. Adjust item quantities in the shopping cart.

$379.00 EUR 286.90
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Case Study Maple Barstool Dowel Base
20" (50.8cm) w | 20" (50.8cm) d | 25" (63.5) or 30" (76.2cm) seat height (30" pictured)
Narrow Mount
manufactured by Modernica
MapleBarstoolDowelExample.jpg

Offered here is a high-quality Black Powder-coat Barstool Dowel Base with solid maple legs (click here to find out the difference between maple and birch). This base will fit all of the Case Study seats and any Charles Eames for Herman Miller shells with the narrow shockmount configuration. Click here to determine if you have a narrow mount seat. The base is available in either a 25" finished seat height, or a 30" finished seat height, depending on the counter or bar you wish to arrange them with. Please indicate the seat height you require in the shopping cart.

SHIPPING INFORMATION:
United States: Flat rate
Canada: $40 for the first base and $19 for each additional
Europe, Asia-Pacific, Americas: $63 for the first base and $27 for each additional
Click here for additional shipping information.

IN STOCK - please allow Modernica one week to prepare your items for shipment. Adjust item quantities in the shopping cart.

$349.00 EUR 264.19
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