Modern Classics Furniture Reproductions: Bauhaus Modern - Mid Century Modern - Scandinavian Modern
Welcome to Modern Classics Furniture; where we focus tightly on manufacturing and selling furniture in the niche market known as Modern Classics furniture reproductions. Since 1998, we have been a recognized manufacturing and distribution source of modern classic furnishings.
We are committed to accurate reproductions of the the original furniture designs of the Bauhaus Modern (1917 to 1933), L'Espirit Nouveau Modern (1920 to 1940), Scandinavian Modern (1930 to 1970) and Mid Century Modern (1940 to 1960), furniture best known as Modern Classics. Our replicas of these furniture designs are made to the same design and detail as the originals, made even better by our use of today's materials. Each of our Modern Classic furniture pieces is made by hand and we go to great lengths to ensure that we adhere to the close design specifications of the original designs. In addition, compared to other furniture found all over the internet, the materials we use are superior: #304 stainless steel, hand polished to a high luster (we do not use mild steel that has been chrome-plated); leather is imported from Italy and is 100% aniline-dyed, full grain leather. We inspect, box and ship each piece here in the USA by people who care - Our Modern Classics Furniture are not your ordinary reproductions or "knock offs" -just read our testimonials
We manufacture our products very close to the original design, using the best materials such as full-grain, 100% aniline-dyed leather and high quality hand polished stainless steel. There are several reasons why you should consider purchasing from our line of mid-century modern furniture reproductions: Quality - Price - Trust. Because we run our own furniture factory, we are able to directly supervise the production of each piece of our Modern Classic reproductions. Then, we inspect each piece of furniture here at our warehouse in Washington before we ship it to you. We are not repackaging someone else's furniture and calling it our own; and because we make what we sell, we back all of our products with a five year warranty against defects in material and workmanship. Read more about comparing our products in our modern classics buyer's shopping guide. Buying direct from the manufacturer, also means we can offer great factory direct pricing.
We try to keep the many of the popular pieces and colors in stock or in production for quicker lead times. Visit our In-Stock Products page for the latest list of items in stock. All other products are made to order, so you can specify exactly the colors you want. We have access to virtually any Modern Classic pieces, at exceptional factory direct prices, so be sure to send us an e-mail with your requirements.
| Comparison Feature: | "Original" Brands | Modern Classics Brand | Everyone Else |
| Where sold | Design Within Reach YLiving Hive Modern |
Sold only on our Website; or through an Authorized Office Furniture Dealer, Interior Designer or Architects. Sign up for a trade account here. |
Room and Board Rove Concepts Barcelona Designs East End Imports Kardiel Bauhaus2YourHouse |
| Quality Level | Generally High, but we find they are inconsistent | Generally High: e.g., we use only premium Italian Leather, our dimensions match the originals; we use high quality parts and stainless steel, we use full hardwood frames; we continually strive to improve, we can customize. | Generally Low: e.g. use inferior leather, dimensions do match originals, poor finish quality on wood, swivel bearings are cheap, buttons glued on (not sewn), plastic instead of fiberglass, styling details are missing or done wrong, inferior foam. |
| Price Level | Shockingly High! | Priced in the middle, because we are factory direct, because we have low overhead | Generally Low; you get what you pay for! |
| Selection Level | Wide range of upholstery colors, sourced from a variety of high-quality manufacturers. Customizing generally not possible. | We focus on only one niche: Modern Classics; we have excellent selection of leathers and fabrics, and can source from a variety of manufacturers; leather, wood finishes and fabrics match across our entire line, so you can mix and match designers. No one else offers this! | Have many products sourced from a variety of Chinese manufacturers with no clear focus; wood and leather may not match between the various products; limited selection of upholstery, no COM. |
| Service Level | Usually good, but lots of rules to follow and low score on flexibility | Very High. Calls and emails returned promptly; speak directly with the owner; we are knowledgeable about every product we sell; we want you to be happy! | Some are better than others. |
| Warranty and Returns | 2 year warranty, limited return policy | 5 year warranty, we receive very few returns in general, none for product quality | 1 year warranty. People are seduced by the price, but end up returning if they have higher standards of quality, is what we hear... |
Modern Classics Furniture is pleased to now offer two levels of Leather: "Primary" and "Scandinavian". Each of the these groupings feature:
We are happy to mail you a physical piece of leather so you can hold it in your hands. Just give a call or e-mail us with your address. Also, if you don't see the color you want, just let us know and we can try to source it.
Below are the swatches of the Primary leather colors we offer for the Bauhaus, L’Epirit Nouveau and Mid-Century Modern Collections. Our standard leathers are full-grain, 100% aniline-dyed, corrected with a slight embossing. We do not use split hides leather. Leather thickness is generally 1.0 - 1.2 mm depending on application of seating component for stretching and tailoring the upholstery design and condition.
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| L103 Polar |
L107 Snow |
L115 Cafe au Lait |
L119 Neutral |
L123 Autumn |
L131 Cocoa |
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| L135 Java |
L139 Charcoal |
L143 Black |
L147 Red |
L151 Apple |
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Below are the swatches of the Premium leather colors we offer for the Bauhaus, L’Epirit Nouveau and Mid-Century Modern Collections. There is generally a 12% up-charge for all Premium Leathers. Our Premium leathers are full-grain, 100% aniline-dyed. Our Premium grade leathers have a soft feel to them and much of the hides natural grain patterns are retained. They are also a little shinier than the Standard Leather. Premium leather thickness is generally the same as the standard leather: 1.0 - 1.2 mm depending on application of seating component for stretching and tailoring the upholstery design and condition. Click on any of these swatches to see an enlarged view.
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| L211 Beige |
L227 Golden |
L235 Espresso |
L243 Black |
L247 Red |
We offer two colors of leather called Pony Hide, a black and brown. Fear not, this is not real pony, but a cowhide dyed to look this way. Click on any of these swatches to see an enlarged view.
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| PBK Pony Black |
PBN Pony Brown |
Below are the swatches of the leather colors we offer for the Scandinavian Modern Collection. Please note these leathers cannot be used on the Bauhaus Modern, L’Epirit Nouveau Modern and Mid-Century Modern collections
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| L407 Snowcap |
L411 Bistro |
L419 Amber |
L427 Camel |
L431 Tuscany |
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| L323 Fall |
L435 Kona |
L439 Taupe |
L443 Black |
L447 Red |
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| L523 Harvest |
L527 Caramel |
L531 Saddle |
L535 Rich Br |
L551 Olive |
These are special leathers we use on only three Kjaerholm pieces. These leathers are thicker than the standard leather: 2.0 - 2.2 mm. Click on any of these swatches to see an enlarged view.
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| L607 White |
L635 Brown |
L643 Black |
We now offer an extensive collection of fabric colors in a variety of yarn compositions. Our selection is particularly suited for the mid-century modern furniture we make, in that they include bright colors with texture woven weaves. These fabrics are offered in three grade levels or price points. We have arranged these swatches in color groups, with grade level shown. We are happy to mail you a physical piece of fabric so you can hold it in your hands, just give a call or e-mail us. If you don't see what you want below, we are happy to customize your furniture to your exact fabric requirement. If you have a specific fabric in mind, we can either order it or we can use your supplied fabric, in either case, we need to approve the fabric to ensure it can be applied to the specific piece of furniture.
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| F111 Cloud Grade 1 |
F112 Cashmere Grade 1 |
F211 Biscotti Grade 2 |
F212 Sun Gold Grade 2 |
F213 Vanilla Grade 2 |
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| F122 Laquer Grade 1 |
F123 Scarlet Grade 1 |
F221 Flame Grade 2 |
F222 Passion Grade 2 |
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| F131 Citron Grade 1 |
F132 Bahama Grade 1 |
F133 Mandarin Grade 1 |
F134 Saffron Grade 1 |
F135 Hot Sun Grade 1 |
F231 Cayanne Grade 2 |
F232 Grove Grade 2 |
F233 Pepper Grade 2 |
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| F141 Kiwi Grade 1 |
F143 Apple Grade 1 |
F144 Olive Grade 1 |
F146 Moss Grade 1 |
F241 Field Grade 2 |
F242 Kermit Grade 2 |
F243 Pesto Grade 2 |
F244 Spring Grade 2 |
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| F151 Slate Grade 1 |
F152 Blueberry Grade 1 |
F153 Malachite Grade 1 |
F154 Petroleum Grade 1 |
F155 Pacific Grade 1 |
F156 Indigo Grade 1 |
F251 Caribe Grade 2 |
F252 Polo Grade 2 |
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| F161 Pearl Grade 1 |
F162 Ash Grade 1 |
F163 Carbon Grade 1 |
F164 Iris Grade 1 |
F165 Late Grade 1 |
F166 Truffle Grade 1 |
F261 River Grade 2 |
F361 Magic Grade 3 |
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| F271 Coffee Grade 2 |
F272 Caffe Grade 2 |
F371 Russian Grade 3 |
We currently offer 7 standard finishes choices on those products where wood is exposed, such as the Bauhaus Exhibition Daybed and Benches, the Wegner Chairs, Noguchi Table etc. Because we do our own finishing, we can usually custom make an item in a finish not shown, for an extra charge and a 25 piece minimum. Another advantage of in-house finishing is the same stain can be used across our entire product line, no matter who the designer. Something that DWR can't even do at three times the cost! Click on any image to see an enlarged view.
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| W01- Walnut Medium |
W03- Beech Natural |
W05- Ebonized Wood |
W06- Oak Natural |
W07- Ebony Natural |
W13- Beech Dark |