Case Study Fiberglass Shell Chair

In high school I had a car made of fiberglass. And I vaguely remember my dad being able to repair fiberglass? I wonder if he could make me a replica of a Case Study Fiberglass Shell Chair? Hmm. I might have to ask him about that. Eames chairs of today use polypropylene bottle plastic, but Modernica stick with the old school fiberglass. Why use fiberglass? It’s a long-lasting and wear resistant material that has a uniquely beautiful depth of color with translucent flecks. I am a sucker for fiberglass, maybe because if the car issue… Plus, a plastic shell just looks so, well, plastic. Check out this side by side comparison to see the difference and click on the picture for more:

Modernica has revived the lost art of using authentic fiberglass. They recreate the same process used a century ago to make their Case Study Fiberglass Shell Chairs. Take a look at this film shot at Century Plastics as a craftsman creates a fiberglass chair:

To purchase a Modernica Fiberglass Chair in a number of styles and colors, go here.

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