Hobbs Modern — Local services in San Diego

UPDATE 2 DESPITE HM TAKING THE PIECE BACK AND ONLY AFTER much pressure. They CHOSE to KEEP the money I SPENT on attempting to REFINISH. (BTW they did forward me that money, HOWEVER they now OWN THE PIECE - so to be clear I DON'T OWN THE PIECE AND I AM OUT THE MONEY SPENT).

With that said, DO NOT PURCHASE FROM THEM DIRECTLY. USE 1stDIBS, they are a good intermediary.

Nicole and Ryan are charming. They have good taste. UPDATE: THE WOOD GRAIN ON THE TOP OF THE PIECE IS NOW RAISED./ROUGH. This indicates the finish/stain was not properly applied.THE RESTORER DID NOT REFINISH THE TOP, ONLY REPAIRED THE VARIOUS DINGS. I did not have a detailed view of the piece that is seeing the top and the movement of the drawers. ALL I VIEWED WAS THE FRONT OF THE PIECE. AGAIN, Nicole's response is NOT TRUE.

AND OFFERING A RETURN THAT WOULD HAVE COST US @$1500+ IS HONESTLY SILLY AND INSULTING. ALAS.. An expensive learning experience.

However beware of any furniture they refinish-restore. This is a skill Ryan needs to work on, perhaps apprentice again. Read carefully what they say about each piece. Pictures can lie, people can lie. We purchased a dresser in the "Gio Ponti style" for 4K +shipping, with supposedly drawers that "glide easily". In order for that to happen the interior of each drawer will have to be rebuilt. (according to a restorer in Great Barrington where we live. That is too much of an expense to take on with this piece. Neither Nicole or Ryan would own up to the facts and despite returning to us 500$ (which paid for the shipping) this experience is a disappointment. This was a pricey piece for us. What learned from this experience is never buy direct from a dealer when you cannot see the furniture (we live in MD). Nicole not only wanted us to pay the return shipping, understandable but a 20% restocking fee. Ridiculous! Don't use InCollect, rather use 1stDibs always helpful. (Hobbs-Modern...

If you’re in the market for an Eames Lounge Chair, look no further!

My wife and I recently purchased a house and began searching for pieces to fill up the space. I knew I wanted an Eames chair very early on, however I didn’t even think about going vintage restored. I stumbled upon Hobbs Modern’s page on Instagram by chance looking at another set of Selig Z chairs. I gave them a follow and a few weeks later saw that they were planning to restore a first gen Eames Lounge Chair. I knew we had to jump at the chance to own an icon.

We reached out to Nicole and Ryan to put a hold on the chair to start the process. With shelter in place just starting, Nicole and Ryan were very clear on every step of the process and that timelines may need to be extended. We were not in a rush, and understood that you can’t expect quick turnaround with how things are in 2020. They kept us informed about each update and were sure to send progress pictures when possible.

When we took delivery, we knew we made the right choice. The chair is beyond expectation and the attention to detail during the restoration is top notch. The refinished rosewood, new shock mounts, and polished bases, along with the original patina on the leather make for a perfect piece in our home. We always receive complements on the chair, and we’re proud to tell everyone we had it restored by...

I've been following Hobbs Modern for over a year now after finding them on Instagram while shopping for Midcentury furniture. After many desired pieces came and went, I was so thrilled to be able to buy a Knoll Womb Chair in perfect condition. Nicole was so quick to get on a FaceTime with me to examine the piece, answered any question I had about it, and reassured me it would arrive in the best condition it could. I'm located in New York and Nicole and Ryan are in San Diego, but I bit the bullet by buying an expensive piece sight unseen in person, and I couldn't be happier. The chair arrived in a few weeks by an incredible shipper who took such care to make sure the chair was wrapped and unwrapped expertly. How thrilled was I the first time I sat in my gorgeous, perfect condition chair and promptly fell asleep. Too bad the chair now belongs to my dog who decided she had ownership rights.

I have already asked Nicole to set aside chairs for me as they arrive so I can purchase one for my parents. Thank you, Nicole and Ryan, for lovingly caring for these pieces and passing them along to...