Modern Conscience is an online vintage Modern chair gallery featuring a selection of hand-picked original modern chair designs. Over the years Modern Conscience has grown from an Eames fiberglass specialist into a purveyor of exceptional vintage Modern chair designs from Arne Jacobsen to Robin Day.
Modern Conscience was founded in 2004 with the idea that vintage modern furniture, specifically chairs, should be more accessible. Arising out of an obsession with Modern chair design, the original focus was on the seminal work of Charles and Ray Eames and their fiberglass shells and bases. Modern Conscience offered, and continues to offer, unique original Eames chairs as well as expert restorations and high-quality reproduction bases.
Today Modern Conscience has developed an international client base of collectors, dealers, and professionals. We are proud to serve the international community and welcome new design enthusiasts. We look forward to finding that coveted chair you've been searching for.
Modern Conscience was founded in 2004 with the idea that vintage modern furniture, specifically chairs, should be more accessible. Arising out of an obsession with Modern chair design, the original focus was on the seminal work of Charles and Ray Eames and their fiberglass shells and bases. Modern Conscience offered, and continues to offer, unique original Eames chairs as well as expert restorations and high-quality reproduction bases.
Today Modern Conscience has developed an international client base of collectors, dealers, and professionals. We are proud to serve the international community and welcome new design enthusiasts. We look forward to finding that coveted chair you've been searching for.
Reviews (14)
Howard M.
Sep 04, 2021
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I have ordered parts from these guys before and it is all super high quality stuff. I have a rocker base on order from them and I can't wait to see that as well.
They are really the only people around that have exactly what you need for your Herman Miller furniture. The wait time is a little longer than I am used to but understand they are not Amazon cranking out cheap Chinese stuff.
Thanks guys for getting me the parts I need!
They are really the only people around that have exactly what you need for your Herman Miller furniture. The wait time is a little longer than I am used to but understand they are not Amazon cranking out cheap Chinese stuff.
Thanks guys for getting me the parts I need!
Michael L.
Apr 15, 2021
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I, too, am resorting to a post here in the hopes that I'll hear from this business. Next stop, credit card reversal. I ordered a rocker base nearly one month ago. Got an automated receipt and have heard nothing since. I've emailed them twice and received no reply. Their website say "We're Still Here!" and "don't leave us a voicemail because we don't listen to them..." I called anyway and got "this party cannot accept calls". Being busy and craftsmen or artists doesn't mean people should accept horrible customer service. They charged
Melissa W.
Nov 04, 2020
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I was lucky to be given a set of old Eames wire chairs, and due to their age were naturally missing a few screws. Silly me assumed that I could run down to the hardware store and pick up an exact sized replacement only to be disappointed when I saw how differently those Eames screws are threaded. A relative had worked with Modern Conscience in the past and recommended them highly. I learned that many of these pieces have parts that are difficult to source or are no longer made, so props to this business for finding and making replacement screws available that work with these old furnishing. Thanks
David H.
Nov 04, 2020
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Please provide update on Order 15531.
I'm resorting to writing a Yelp! review to get in contact with your service department as I've been unable to get a response to a number of emails and there's no answer on the listed phone number.
Please provide an update via email regarding the order number of above, which was placed on 9/16/2020.
I'm resorting to writing a Yelp! review to get in contact with your service department as I've been unable to get a response to a number of emails and there's no answer on the listed phone number.
Please provide an update via email regarding the order number of above, which was placed on 9/16/2020.
Sairam S.
Sep 17, 2020
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After finding a damaged but serviceable Eames lounger, I was lucky to discover Modern Conscience in Seattle, because they have unparalleled experience with restoring these works of art. I took it in and after an assessment was given a fair estimate, then hung tight while the various challenges of 2020 hit Seattle hard. Finally was able to see their terrific work, and it was definitely worth the wait. Highly recommend, they have a great workshop and can fix almost any issue you have with your furniture.
Jan L.
Aug 11, 2020
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Super pretentious, overpriced, and bad customer service. All in all, from the two orders I made... The first order was delayed for almost 2 months before it was shipped to me. The second order took a month for them to ship but they sent me the wrong part and was very rude about it when asked about correcting my order. Good luck emailing them because they won't respond you have a better chance opening paypal dispute so they respond.
Stay with specialkproducts on eBay.
They seem only responsive if you're high roller or have a big order with them.
Stay with specialkproducts on eBay.
They seem only responsive if you're high roller or have a big order with them.
Advanced A.
Oct 26, 2019
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Was in the process or restoring my Eames Lounge Chair. I lost all the hardware. I contacted Modern Conscience and was set up with Lee. He helped me pick exactly what screws and bolts I needed. I had contacted another company and was given a time of over a Month!!! Lee has my hardware sent in less than a week. I mentioned I had a big party and wanted my chair to be ready. I emailed him often. He responded to all emails and even threw in some extra screws that I couldn't find. I am so lucky to have found this business!!
Mathias V.
Feb 16, 2019
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Fitz P.
Jan 28, 2019
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Modern Conscience repaired 8 vintage Eames fiberglass chairs for us in January of 2019. The chairs were a combination of wide and narrow mount and Amanda and her team recommended that we replace them all with the narrow mounts. They swapped the brackets for us free of charge and replaced all the shock-mounts on the 8 chairs (32 mounts in total). They are a small company and you can tell that they can get back-logged with emails and I was really impressed that they were able to finish our repair in less a month. We live in Portland, OR and they even agreed to meet us closer to Portland to save me
Eric G.
Aug 06, 2018
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Finally! People who know what they're talking about and care about what they're doing.
I wanted a specific (and somewhat uncommon) base for my vintage Eames fiberglass chair. I had been looking in a lot of places but couldn't find one. This base wasn't listed on their website for sale but I decided to inquire. Surely enough, Amanda responded to tell me they had one in their warehouse! They were also able to paint the base enamel black (it was originally chrome) for a few bucks too, so it could match my other chairs. Shipping took a few weeks, but I was very relieved that I
I wanted a specific (and somewhat uncommon) base for my vintage Eames fiberglass chair. I had been looking in a lot of places but couldn't find one. This base wasn't listed on their website for sale but I decided to inquire. Surely enough, Amanda responded to tell me they had one in their warehouse! They were also able to paint the base enamel black (it was originally chrome) for a few bucks too, so it could match my other chairs. Shipping took a few weeks, but I was very relieved that I
David D.
Nov 06, 2017
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I don't believe this company deserves your business. You'll see the owner post her own version, but it's really just her way of telling the customer that she doesn't care about them, and to spread lies about the fact that they supplied me with legs that did not fit my chairs. That's the point here. No matter what else happened, they won't take ownership of the fact that they sent me something wrong. I tried to be friendly and find ways to solve it, but all the solutions just made it worse. Below is a copy paste from their customer service. You'll also be
Mr. H.
Jun 28, 2017
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I have recently started educating myself on how to restore iconic MidCentury Herman Miller fiberglass chairs designed by Ray and Charles Eames. I have fallen in love and it has become somewhat of an obsession of mine. I have researched to incredible depth as to what sort of "Epoxy" works best on a fiberglass shell produced in the 50's-60's. I went out and purchased every single "Epoxy" available, from Loctite 1min to JB Weld "Grey" - the list can go on and on. I then set out to practice and test these adhesives to not only see which is the most effective
My Favorite Color Is Ham
Aug 23, 2016
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Jim C.
Aug 18, 2016
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I ordered their "Fiberglass Shockmount Adhesive." Owners of Eames shell chairs are often confronted with the problem of re-gluing shockmounts that detach in time, rendering the chairs useless, so I was excited to find a source for a proper glue to fix mine. The glue arrived with only these instructions printed on the bottle, "Apply to one surface, then hold parts together for 20 seconds." Seemed simple enough. But it didn't work. I tried it twice and the glue failed both times. I then contacted the company and was told the full instructions are on their website, detailing
