The Eames Lounge Chair Restoration Experts
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(Filmed in 2016) Hi, my name is Fran Trainor and I'm the owner of Studio 670, and we're the Eames Lounge restoration specialists. One of the most important things we do here at Studio 670 when working on the Eames Lounge is maintaining its original integrity. To do that, it took me 20 years of experience and studying with the best master restorers I could find.
Studio 670 offers two different types of restoration: we do the leather work and the wood work. On the leather side, we do both leather restoration and new leather cushion sets. On the wood side, we fix broken shock mounts, we fix broken parts of the Eames Lounge wood shells, and we also restore the original rosewood back to its stunning gorgeous beauty.
Restoration work is incredibly demanding — often when working on a project it's 20 or 30 steps sometimes more before you begin to see the fruits of your labor. But once you do — once the beauty of the wood begins to shine — the depth, the color — suddenly there's a certain type of magic there that's hard to explain.
Fran Trainor
President
During my Bachelor of Fine Arts training (1982), I was repairing a broken sculpture bust when my teacher noticed the seamless repair and suggested I consider the field of restoration. Years later, after graduating with a Master of Fine Arts from Rutgers (1993) and working in the interior design field, I apprenticed myself to a master furniture restorer. Two years later (2000), Fran Trainor Restoration and Design was up and running.
I decided to focus my skills on mid-century modernism. Finding that I had a natural sensibility and rigor to work through dozens of steps, I earned a reputation for excellence and artistry. I have had the privilege of working on pieces by many of the top modernist designers, including George Nakashima, Wendell Castle, Jean Prouvé, Paul Evans, Vladimir Kagan, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Hans Wegner, George Nelson, Harry Bertoia, and of course Charles and Ray Eames and the 670 Lounge.
After receiving multiple requests to restore the iconic Eames lounge, I started Studio670.
Dan Goth
Chief Operations Officer
I started my woodworking career in my early twenties in a small production shop. I quickly found I had an affinity for problem-solving in an environment of constant challenge. I became responsible for all the details of running the production line. From there, I flexed my woodwork skills and started designing and building high-end custom cabinetry and architectural millwork. My love of woodworking and fabrication has remained constant over the past 30 years.
Always looking for ways to challenge myself and expand my skill set, I discovered the art of restoration and found that my unique talents were ideally suited. I've spent the last ten years under the tutelage of Fran Trainor, honing my skills as a furniture restorer. Working with Studio 670, I've had the unique pleasure of working on some great mid-century modern furniture. The Eames Lounge chair is one of those. As Senior Eames Restorer at Studio670, I take great pride in both having the opportunity to work on and having the skills and experience required for its restoration.
At Studio670, we love Charles and Ray Eames furniture. We receive Lounges and cushions from all over North America every week. Our process provides good value, excellent service, and prompt turnaround times.
We are a proud member of the American Institute for Conservation, and our team has decades of experience repairing and restoring the Eames 670 Lounge. We know this chair inside and out. We would love to restore your chair.
The Eames Lounge chair repair and restoration specialists
“Understanding the restoration process at a deep level requires more than just the right sensibility. It demands years of experience and an unwavering focus on detail. At Studio670, we treat each piece with the utmost care and respect.”