Collaborations
Haroshi
In 2018, Keith Hufnagel brought Haroshi to the Modernica Factory to work on the iconic HUF Middle Finger. Modernica set Haroshi up with an area inside our wood-shop so he could work on the middle finger for two weeks, and since then, we have been working together to create this project. The unique chair features a wood base with a gradient color palette made of Maple Skateboarding veneers. Modernica engineered a new manufacturing process for the wood bending of the Spyder base and designed a custom-sized mold tailored to accommodate the unique plys. Modernica utilized wood materials similar to what Haroshi uses daily for sculpting, ensuring that the best Maple Skateboard Veneers were sourced. Each veneer was custom-dyed to match Haroshi's color palette to maintain the vibrancy of their high-pressure and high-heat wood-bending machine. Additionally, Modernica’s Wood Shop made a wood branding stamp featuring Haroshi Guzo character, placed at the chair's base. Each chair has a dark-to-light gradient feature from the inner to outer plys while featuring colors that taper away towards the bottom of each chair. The shell is enhanced by a custom fiberglass color that complements the outside layer of Natural Maple plys. To create the fiberglass shell, Modernica's Fiberglass department worked with Haroshi to hand mix resin and pigments to create an all-new fiberglass color that has never been used before. The chair is finished with a plaque, hand-engraved by Haroshi's himself, featuring his signature and individually numbered. This chair is limited to an edition of only 100 and released May 27th, 2023 After 5 years in the making, we are honored to release our latest Artist Collaboration with @Haroshi. Modernica visited Haroshi at his studio in Tokyo Japan to film this documentary describing the 5 year process & creative ideas behind the project. We are so honored to have the opportunity to do this and share with the world. Please enjoy. #Modernica #Haroshi
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Atiba Jefferson
During September 2021 Modernica had the pleasure of working with acclaimed photographer Atiba Jefferson on a unique project crossing photography with functional furniture. Modernica and Atiba collaborated on a year-long project, merging some of his favorite skateboarding images and featured them on our timeless furniture, including a Case Study® Side Shell Fiberglass Chair, Fiberglass Coffee Table & Fiberglass Wall Pockets. For the first time, Modernica uses the Case Study® Wall Pocket as a Frame for his work. These functional wall pockets initially designed for office use have become a housing mechanism for his iconic images. Along with the 15 Wall Pockets, Atiba & Modernica have created a Fiberglass Coffee Table featuring all 15 images laid out to mimic a light-box vibe that showcases the photos all on one piece. For the past 20 years photographer, Atiba Jefferson has been known for capturing iconic moments in pop culture to some of the most influential people in the music and sports world. From being a staff photographer for the Los Angeles Lakers and capturing some of the most memorable moments in Kobe & Shaq's championship days to the streets of NYC shooting the Supreme skate team, his portfolio features the best of the best. With a small run of hand-signed items, only four select Wall Pockets along with the Fiberglass Coffee Table edition of 10 & Case Study® Side Shell Chair edition of 50 were available for purchase while supplies last. Atiba had also asked Modernica to Honor his late friend Dylan Rieder by donating all Proceeds of his limited-edition Wall Pocket to the City of Hope Cancer Center.
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Gene Cooper
October 2022 Legendary surfboard maker and resin artist Gene Cooper has teamed up with Modernica to create an Edition of 100 Case Study® Furniture Side Shell Chairs. Gene’s known in the surfboard industry for his fiberglass resin art that he applies during the laminating process. A board builder since 1974 he introduced Cooperfish Surfboards in 1992. The label quickly set a standard for craftsmanship and color work reminiscent of surfings transitional era of the 1960’s. His boards, hand crafted and always in limited supply are coveted, and they’ve landed in the hands of diehard surfers, surfboard collectors, and surfing museums. “Shaping surfboards and doing the resin work has always been a labor of love for me. The crew I’ve been working with at Modernica share the same love for their artistry and I have great respect for them and their level of craftsmanship. The process of making each chair, working with this crew, for me, is pure fun. Exploring the color palette and the endless possible combinations make each chair unique, which is very rewarding. I thank Jay and the people at Modernica for this opportunity” - Gene Cooper
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Undefeated 2022
Modernica continued our ongoing partnership with Los Angeles based brand UNDEFEATED to create two special projects for 2022. These items were released globally through UNDEFEATED chapter stores and online sales channel. UNDEFEATED x Modernica Side Table - Each table is built of sturdy 12 layer maple ply with fiberglass inlay featuring UNDEFEATED 5 strike logo. Contoured legs are attached with zinc hardware, finished with a smooth beveled edge and Modernica branding stamp. UNDEFEATED x Modernica Case Study® Furniture Side Shell Eiffel Chair - A padded, tiger camo cover with removable upholstered cover to reveal an all-over print featuring the UNDEFEATED U-Man. Created by hand, one-by-one, in Modernica’s Los Angeles factory.
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Herschel Supply Co.
October 2020 - "Ten Years Flew By" Herschel Supply Co. decided to bring back an iconic print from their archives to celebrate their ten year anniversary. Modernica and Herschel teamed up to create a unique take on our Fiberglass Side Shell Eiffel and use it for an all over chair print. Made to celebrate ten years of Herschel Supply, this chair features an original print with birds from the town of Herschel, where three generations of our founders' family grew up. This item released exclusively on herschel.com
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Futura2000
Following the release of the FUTURA2000 x Alchemist Art Café collaboration, Modernica continues their on-going partnership with FUTURA2000, pushing the envelope this time with the creation of a new, full-fledged Artist Series Collection. The limited collection features some of Modernica's iconic designs, such as the Upholstered Fiberglass Arm Chair, V-Leg Daybed, as well as the introduction of a custom Case Study 210 Storage Unit, a Case Study Ceramic featuring Futura-embedded artwork, and a 3-piece, magnetic Fiberglass Coffee Table. Each item in this collection is individually numbered (ranging from 25-50 pieces), and features a FUTURA2000 plaque of authenticity. This is the first formal presentation of a new series of dynamic artist capsules from Modernica’s studio—curated in partnership with ICNCLST/. With designs inspired from Futura's studio, the 210 Storage Unit was created to house spray cans & tools needed in his creative process. The unit features a basket style top shelf and added casters -- making the unit perfect for small studio spaces, or near a drafting table or desk space. As atoms naturally separate and combine in nature, the FUTURA2000 x Modernica Coffee Table is also designed both in a graphic application and functional combination—it too is designed to transform, adapt, and evolve. The 3-piece coffee table is constructed of a Fiberglass-embedded top with maple veneer ply, and finished with solid maple legs. The table features magnets on the inside edge to hold all three sections together. A portion of proceeds from this collection will benefit Free Arts NYC—a charitable organization empowering underserved youth of New York City through art and mentorship to develop creativity, confidence, and skills to succeed. This collection released on April 22nd 2020 exclusively on Modernica.com.
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Kith
Modernica partnered with Kith for their ongoing Monday Program to release a special edition fiberglass chair featuring two iconic prints. Reimagined through the Kith lens, this chair is offered in two patterns. One pattern showcases our Kith monogram, while the other features our custom paisley print. Each chair was handcrafted and is limited to 34 pieces each.The Kith for Modernica Shell Chairs released at Kith shops November 2020 on Kith.com
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Dr. Woo Inverted
Modernica and Dr Woo continued their partnership in 2020 by releasing a inverted color-way of Woo's Side Shell Chair. Using the X-ray of Dr. Woo's 2015 Side Shell Chair, Modernica released a new version for NTWRK Transfer Festival during Fall 2020. With an edition of only 10 hand signed chairs these sold out instantly.
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Brain Dead
Modernica teamed up with Brain Dead to create a one of a kind Coffee table. Shaped like the brand’s head logo, the coffee table is made from Maple plywood and sports a Modernica-designed zinc-plated steel base that’s finished with four legs and an asymmetrical pipe design. Modernica’s moniker graces the underside of the table, while Brain Dead branding has been stained into the tabletop in a dark woodgrain finish. Released during Holiday 2020
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Uncle Paulie's
Modernica teamed up with Los Angeles based deli Uncle Paulie's to create a one of a kind cutting board to use in-home or at the local deli. The Uncle Paulie’s x Modernica Limited Edition Cutting Board is crafted from solid maple and branded with a custom Uncle Paulie’s x Modernica logo. This board is sealed with food-safe butcher/cutting board oil, and its handle is finished with a leather strap for hanging purposes. Originally released on Modernica.net and limited supplies were available at Family Food Fest 2019.
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A Bathing Ape
Modernica's long lasting relationship with Bape continued through 2022. From a 2019 collaboration celebrating the 1 year anniversary of Bape Los Angeles to NY, Miami & Asia exclusive colorway's expect to see more from this partnership. Modernica and Bape have created a wide range of items that include a Case Study® Furniture V-Leg Daybed, Aiko Tables, and a handful of exclusive colors of our Fiberglass Side Shell Chairs. Modernica uses a proprietary process that embeds the image permanently below the surface of the fiberglass chair.
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Cookies
Modernica teamed up with SF Cannabis brand Cookies & owner Berner to created this limited edition London Pound Cake 75 Case Study® Furniture Side Shell Eiffel. Limited to 200 units world wide this item was available through Cookies online shop & select dispensary.
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