MPFC Modern Classics

Modern Classics

EGG CHAIR We consider the items on this page modern classics. If treated properly, these pieces will one day be the next valuable antiques. We recommend proper care and treatment. They are a part of modern history, representatives indicative of a period and movement.

There are issues involved in treating items when the manufacturers may still be making models like the ones made when the design first was in production; to read further about our ideas on these issues, read our editorial on "The Modern Classics."

Modern Brazil Wood Desk + Credenza

Our client's elderly father owned a collection of modern classics which had lived in the father's office. They were abraded, had numerous dings, ands were badly bleached by sun and caustic cleanings agents. The grain was open. Additionally, the father was now in a wheelchair and his daughter wanted the desk modified in a reversible manner to allow for his wheel chair to fit under it.
MODERN BRAZIL WOOD DESK &
MODERN BRAZIL WOOD CREDENZA

Before, above, and after treatment, below.

Two Wassily Chairs by Marcel Breuer

A modern family heirloom, these Wassily chairs have their original leather strapping. The strapping back, arms and seats needed to be repaired and reinforced.
TWO WASSILY CHAIRS BY MARCEL BREUER

Before, left, and after treatment, right.

Crown Chair Ca. 1955

The chair was made in Los Angeles, California ca. 1955, by the father of our
client who was an upholsterer at the Crown Company. The original fabric
was intact; MPFC salvaged some of it to make pillows for his son.
CROWN UPHOLSTERY CHAIR TREATMENT REPORT

Before, above, and after treatment, below.

Lunstead Copper Table

A modern family heirloom, made by Harry Lunstead
from Seattle Washington. Acid etched copper top
48-inch table. We properly conserved the top which
had several bad scratches.
LUNSTEAD COPPER TABLE

Before, left, and after treatment, right.

Eames Lounge Chair + Ottoman

The Lounge Chair and Ottoman were designed in Los Angeles, California by Charles and Ray Eames, and manufactured by Herman Miller. These were bought by a university professor early in his life, and now after retirement, they wanted them conserved for their use and to give to their children.
EAMES LOUNGE CHAIR + OTTOMAN TREATMENT REPORT

Two Paulin Chairs

Two Paulin Chairs needed full conservation:
Innards were failing, the upholstery was in poor condition, and the finish was badly gouged and even missing altogether in places. We conserved the innards, and restored the piece to its original beauty. PAULIN CHAIRS RESUME

Before, above, and after treatment, below

Egg Chair by Arne Jacobson

A modern family heirloom, this early Egg Chair was destroyed by an untrained upholsterer who drilled holes through the back and placed buttons to hold the
cream fabric in place. MPFC restored the piece to
its original condition using conservation techniques, and using approved upholstery. EGG CHAIR BY ARNE JACOBSON RESUME