If you’ve ever read a book in a Bird you know that nothing else comes close.
As far as projects go this was straight forward for us
New foam, Power coat the basket and bases. Tight Knoll Boucle fabric with a little bounce.
The Bertoia Bird Lounge Chair and Ottoman, designed in 1952 by Harry Bertoia, showcase sculptural elegance through welded steel rods shaped into airy, organic forms. The chair’s high back and contoured shape offer ergonomic comfort. Cushions or upholstery add softness, while the minimalist wire frame ensures strength, lightness, and visual transparency.
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Aalto came up with this design over 75 years ago!
This one is a later model but still managed to arrive at the workshop completely knackered
Frame was stripped and refinished to remove storage mildew
Webbing replace with the genuine article
Perfect relaxation
The Alvar Aalto Lounge Chaise features a flowing, cantilevered form crafted from bent laminated birch, showcasing Aalto’s mastery of organic modernism. Its gently curving frame supports a webbed linen or canvas seat, offering flexible comfort. The minimalist, sculptural design emphasizes natural materials, functional elegance, and a harmonious relationship with the body.
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If you happen to swing by the workshop you will probably be greeted by a huge eames lover
This 1970’s Brazilian rosewood ES670 arrived at the workshop in terrible condition and Gypo loves it just the way is is.
Somethings are best left alone
RIP rat killa’
For many many years this pair of Olivier Mourgue “Cubique” just sat and deteriorated,
when they arrived at the shop they were just bodies and rusty bases.
Fiberglass was reinforced and repaired, new anchor points installed, bases polished
New foam was cut and formed perfectly
One of a kind maharam fabric covers fabricated with zippers
Tight, firm, perfect and pretty…………..wild
The Olivier Mourgue Cubique Lounge features a bold, geometric design with low-slung proportions and modular form. Constructed with a sturdy metal frame and dense foam cushioning, it’s upholstered in vibrant fabric or leather. The minimalist block-like silhouette reflects 1970s modernism, combining comfort, structure, and sculptural presence in a striking profile.
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Very early 1960’s Es670-71 arrived at the workshop with thrashed cobalt blue cushions.
Brian L. wanted to keep the color uniqueness
Just more modern
We install stunning Townsend leather in Manta Blue
Gunstock oiled all the panels and as always new shock mounts for the bounce
Time to beat em black n blue
Designed in 1956 by Charles and Ray Eames, the Eames Lounge Chair defines mid-century modern luxury. Crafted from molded plywood and rich leather, it pairs with a matching ottoman for exceptional comfort. Its iconic silhouette and masterful construction continue to represent timeless innovation in both design museums and contemporary interiors.
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Hair on hide for that Wookie feel
High gloss wood finish
Interesting…….
Feel the horse
The Eero Saarinen Grasshopper Chair, designed in 1946, features sweeping laminated birch legs that curve outward like insect limbs. Its sculpted plywood frame supports a high, angled back and integrated arms for relaxed comfort. Upholstered in fabric or leather, the chair combines organic form, structural innovation, and mid-century modern elegance
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“I was sitting in the chair and it just broke”
Other fix-it guys would try and glue the pieces back together and you would end up sitting on egg shells till it brakes again.
Lucky for our client we are able to make a strong replacement rosewood panel with a very close matching grain.
All new shock mounts installed prior to complete panel restoration
After a perfect color match and oiled look finish is applied
Who would know, & we won’t tell
Contact us before it breaks
Repairing a snapped Eames lower back panel involves precise alignment and reinforcement. The chair is carefully disassembled, and the broken plywood is cleaned and bonded using high-strength adhesive. Internal reinforcement blankets are added to maximize strength and stability. The panel is then refinished to match, restoring both strength and appearance.
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Early, early pair of LCW’s arrived in a very sorry state, both with snapped backbones
All new shock mounts, stripped, dyed and finish to original look
The Eames LCW (Lounge Chair Wood), introduced in 1946, revolutionized furniture design with its molded plywood construction. Developed by Charles and Ray Eames, it features gently curved seat and back panels mounted on rubber shock mounts for flexibility. Lightweight, ergonomic, and sculptural, the LCW exemplifies innovative, accessible mid-century modern design.
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Vintage Coconut & Ottoman
Dirty Stained Mustard!
We started by removing all foam & fabric
shell was media blasted to remove rust
Then it got the vintage finish look and the frame got a polish
Nice & bright Maharam fabric
Sweet Coconut
Designed in 1955 by George Nelson, the Coconut Chair and Ottoman reflect playful modernism. Inspired by a sliced coconut, the chair’s fiberglass shell is triangular yet inviting. Upholstered in a single cushion, it rests on a polished steel base. The ottoman echoes its form, combining comfort, whimsy, and structural elegance.
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