Eames La Fonda Chair and Table Parts

PARTS+SPARES / Eames La Fonda Series

Our most important ambition continues to be providing you with the very best in design, quality, and service.

Our parts are either OEM (original equipment manufacturer) or made in our own state-of-the-art workshops in the United States from the highest quality materials available.

We know that perfection matters to you. We spend time on all of the details to make sure that the parts you're purchasing for your restorations match the originals just as they should. We take no shortcuts; only the most accurate restoration with the most accurate parts can enhance the value of your chair. Modern Conscience has the largest and most accurate selection of repair parts for Eames and mid-century chairs.
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The La Fonda Chair was designed by the Eames and Alexander Girard exclusively for the La Fonda Del Sol Restaurant in the Time-Life Building in New York City. The chair quickly reached a peak of popularity and was made available to the public by Herman Miller.

The original La Fonda Chairs were conceived in both armshell and sideshell versions. Alexander Girard specifically requested that the seat backs not extend above the table height. When the chairs were eventually offered to the general public the full height seat was added by Herman Miller as an option.

Eames Fiberglass Cleaning Sponge -Pack of Two Sponges

Eames Fiberglass Cleaning Sponges. These sponges make cleaning fiberglass easy. They are pre-impregnated with a gentle cleaning solution and have a strong cleaning power, with a gentle sponge texture to prevent damage to the gel coat. Using them is as simple as wetting the sponge with water and cleaning up your seat. Once you've tried them you'll never use anything else. They work best on fiberglass which requires medium to heavy cleaning; fiberglass with severe damage to the gel coat will require restoration as opposed to cleaning. The sponges also work well on other plastic and resin furniture and components.

$10.00

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Modern Conscience Fiberglass Gel Coat Restoration Kit (Solvent / Oil Base)

Modern Conscience Fiberglass Gel Coat Restoration Kits. These handy little kits contain everything you'll need to restore the gel coat on your rough or dried out fiberglass shells. The kits contain a 1/2 pint of either oil and solvent based solution or waxed base solution. We use both methods for such restoration in-house. These are both industry standards for gel coat restoration. An oil and solvent based solution will require fewer coats to quickly achieve a medium gloss. While a wax based solution gives the restorer more freedom to build a finish ranging from matte to gloss over more time with several coats.

Instructions, wet sandpaper, an abrasive pad, and lint-free cloths are also included. Each kit includes enough product to handle an average restoration for a set of four sideshells, or two armshells. If a more aggressive restoration is required plan for the kit to handle about two sideshells or one armshell.

Please note that oil and solvent based gel coat restoration products will tend to cause a slight yellow tinge to lighter colors of fiberglass like Parchment and Greige. For lighter colors we recommend our wax-based gel coat restoration kit.

Modern Conscience Fiberglass Gel Coat Restoration Kit (Solvent / Oil Base)

$39.00

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United States is not available.

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Modern Conscience All-Purpose Restoration and Maintenance Kit (Wax-Based)

Modern Conscience All-Purpose Restoration Kit. This fantastic kit includes everything you'll need to condition fiberglass, wood, leather, metal, and plastic. This is the same paste wax we use in-house and it's an essential in the restorer's tool kit.

This paste wax is a versatile finish. It provides a rich, satiny luster. The restorer has a great deal of control over the finished product with sheen ranging from a hand buffed matte, all the way to a mechanically polished gloss. Use paste wax to create your own signature finish.

This kit is also a must for routine cleaning and conditioning. Use it to keep your priceless collection in gorgeous condition.

A half pint of our paste wax, instructions, wet sandpaper, dry sandpaper, an abrasive pad, steel wool and lint-free cloths are included. Each kit includes enough product to handle several pieces of furniture, such as a set of eight dining chairs, a dining table, and a credenza.

$49.00

This item is available to ship by Ground shipping only to the United
States, excluding Alaska and Hawaii. Shipping outside of the United
States is not available.

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Replacement Eames Fiberglass Shockmounts (Coarse Thread, Zinc Screws) - One Shockmount, One Screw, and One Washer

Eames Shock Mounts, Shockmounts. These are custom made shockmounts for vintage Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller fiberglass shells. These shockmounts are available in all of the original styles which include coarse thread and fine thread screw types. Typically seats made in the 1960's and newer will require coarse thread, and those older than this will require fine thread. You can easily use one of your original screws to determine thread type. Count the threads in a 1/2" length; there will be 10 threads for coarse thread and 14 threads for fine thread.

These shockmounts are made from proprietary thermoplastic elastomer, an aerospace grade rubber. They are manufactured in our workshop in high-heat conditions under tight controls. They are rigorously tested for performance and compatibility with adhesives. We recommend Modern Conscience adhesives and professional installation for successful repairs. They are new, screws are included. Modern Conscience rubber parts are made in the US from the highest quality US made rubber and components available. To learn more click here.

Replacement Eames Fiberglass Shockmounts (Coarse Thread, Zinc Screws) - One Shockmount, One Screw, and One Washer

$18.00

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Modern Conscience Fiberglass Shockmount Adhesive

Modern Conscience Fiberglass Shockmount Adhesive has been specifically tested to perform best in the application of a Modern Conscience shockmount to a fiberglass seat. This product is used for the installation of rubber shockmounts on fiberglass seats. It is rubber toughened, black, and reaches full cure strength in about 48 hours.

Modern Conscience Fiberglass Shockmount Adhesive is specifically recommended in conjunction with Modern Conscience shockmounts, as it has been tested specifically for this purpose. Modern Conscience Adhesive Activator is also recommended to make the process go quickly and smoothly. One bottle will provide enough adhesive to replace 8-12 shockmounts.

$17.00

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Modern Conscience Adhesive Activator

Modern Conscience Adhesive Activator can be used with both the Fiberglass and Wood Shockmount Adhesives. This product is used to accelerate Modern Conscience Adhesive. It makes the process of shockmount repair go smoothly and quickly by eliminating the need for clamping or taping and holds the shockmount in an exact position during the 48 hour cure time of the adhesive. One bottle of activator will take care of 16-20 shockmounts depending on how many drips are used.

$8.00

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Replacement Eames Fiberglass Screws (Coarse Thread) (Zinc) - Set of Four

Eames Screws. A set of four replacement coarse thread screws that will replace coarse thread screws for a number of seats including vintage and new Herman Miller seats. Typically seats made in the 1960's and newer will require coarse thread screws. You can easily use one of your original screws to determine thread type. Count the threads in a 1/2" length; there will be 10 threads for coarse thread and 14 threads for fine thread.

Replacement Eames Fiberglass Screws (Coarse Thread, Zinc) - Set of Four

$7.00

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Replacement Eames Fiberglass Screws (Fine Thread) (Zinc) - Set of Four

Eames Screws. A set of four replacement fine thread screws that will replace fine thread screws for a number of seats including vintage Eames Herman Miller seats, and some vintage Eames Wire seats. Typically seats made earlier than the 1960's will require fine thread screws. You can easily use one of your original screws to determine thread type. Count the threads in a 1/2" length; there will be 10 threads for coarse thread and 14 threads for fine thread.

Replacement Eames Fiberglass Screws (Fine Thread, Zinc) - Set of Four

$8.00

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Vintage Eames Fiberglass Screws (Fine Thread) (Standard)- One Screw

Vintage Eames Fiberglass Shockmount Screws. Modern Conscience carries a full collection of vintage screws which are offered for the purpose of replacing a missing screw on a vintage seat which is otherwise 100% original. The screws are all vintage original, you will find that they are either coarse thread or fine thread, depending on the exact screw. You can easily check one of your original screws to determine thread type. Count the threads in a 1/2" length; there will be 10 threads for coarse thread and 14 threads for fine thread.

Vintage Eames Fiberglass Screws (Fine Thread, Standard) - One Screw

$6.50

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Vintage Eames Fiberglass Screws (Coarse Thread) (Flat Short Flange) - One Screw

Vintage Eames Fiberglass Screw (Coarse Thread, Flat Short Flange) - One Screw

$6.50

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Replacement Eames Swivel Floor Glides (Nylon/Natural) - One Glide

Eames Floor Glide. Replacement Eames Herman Miller swiveling floor glides to replace your missing or damaged glides. These fit all US version Eames chairs with a hollow tube leg style of 7/16" (1.11cm) inside diameter. This includes the DCM Chair, the Scholastic Stacking Base, and the H-Base. These glides are new.

Vintage Eames Swivel Floor Glides (Nylon/Natural) - One Glide

$12.50

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