Modernica

For three decades, Modernica has been a symbol of quality and craftsmanship in the furniture industry. Family-owned and operated since its inception, Modernica crafts each piece of furniture individually at its expansive five-acre campus in Los Angeles, which houses world-class upholstery and woodshops. Modernica is particularly known for revitalizing the almost extinct art of high-pressure fiberglass molding, thereby preserving a significant aspect of mid-century furniture legacy. High-pressure molded fiberglass is a key hallmark of Modernica's production process. The company revived this technique in 2000, and each shell is handcrafted, one-by-one, in their Los Angeles factory. This process aligns with the original method developed in Southern California in the 1950s, using all the original presses and specialized equipment from Century Plastics. The initial production of the shell chair was overseen by Sol Fingerhut and Irv Green, the original team who developed the technique over sixty years ago. This adherence to tradition ensures the preservation of the unique tactile qualities, texture, and characteristics intrinsic to the fiberglass shell chair. In addition to its renowned fiberglass products, Modernica boasts an impressive woodshop and upholstery department. The latter sets the standard for comfort, utilizing traditional construction methods entirely within their Los Angeles factory. With a selection of over 30 fabric choices, Modernica offers a level of customization that allows customers to find the perfect fit for their needs. Furthermore, Modernica's Case Study Ceramics® series pays homage to the rich period of architecture and home furnishing designs post-WW2. All ceramics are high fired, hand-made, and shaped using a jiggering tool and finished on a potter's wheel, eschewing the common slip cast molding method. Every product coming out of Modernica speaks to its commitment to quality, authenticity, and the preservation of craftsmanship.