Case Study® Gene Cooper #001 Arm Shell
Legendary surfboard shaper and resin artist Gene Cooper reunites with Modernica to bring his iconic touch to a new Case Study® Furniture Arm Shell collection, blending timeless craftsmanship with bold, resin-infused colors embedded within the fiberglass and capturing the free spirit of the 1960s surf era.
For the first time, Cooper has crafted eight unique chairs, each hand-signed and numbered from 001 to 008 for 2026. No two shells are alike, as the translucency of the fiberglass refracts light in shifting tones, giving every piece its own living character.
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Handcrafted
Our team of artisans has been crafting each piece by hand since 1989.
Made to order
Every item is built specifically for you, to your chosen specifications.
Built to last
Backed by a 12-month warranty and made from materials that improve with age.
Trade program available
Work with our team to specify the perfect piece for your project.
One chair. Endless possibilities.
Rolling or rocking, stacking or stationary. The Case Study® Fiberglass Armchair is available in 31 colors and 17 base options, making it easy to create the perfect configuration for virtually any setting. From homes and offices to classrooms, restaurants, and hospitality spaces, it adapts effortlessly to the needs of any environment.
Strength, without compromise.
A fiberglass shell holds a form no other material quite matches, the medium giving this chair its defining silhouette since the day it was first molded. The shell is shaped from high-quality fiberglass composite, resistant to cracking and warping, with a lightweight durability that performs as well in a home as it does in a restaurant or office. It is the same material that helped define a generation of modern design, its relevance as enduring as the material itself.
Explore the possibilities
Our fiberglass pieces are available in 31 colors. From understated neutrals to bold, saturated hues, each piece carries natural variations in pattern and translucency that make it one of a kind. Each piece is pressed in our Los Angeles factory, to one standard of craftsmanship.
