Restoration of Vintage Eames 670 with ottoman 671, Eames Coffee table and Zuster dining table

1. Item Description & Condition Assessment

• Item 1: Original Mid-Century Eames Lounge Chair & Ottoman (Herman Miller?)
  
  
  • Description: Mid-century original molded timber plywood lounge chair and matching ottoman (suspected walnut or teak) with black leather upholstery and die-cast aluminum bases.
    
    
  • Condition Assessment: Timber shells exhibit notable UV degradation, localized sun-fading, and failing factory lacquer. Rubber shock mounts remain vulcanized but may require preventive stabilization against age-related shear fatigue. The seat cushion displays one loose tufting button and one backing clip disengaging from the one of the molded shells. Upholstery displays authentic surface patina and softening, with no foam core collapse.
    
    
• Item 2: Zuster Large Waterfall Dining Table (1600mm x 2400mm)
  
  
  • Description: Solid timber and architectural veneer large dining table featuring substantial waterfall end legs.
    
    
  • Condition Assessment: The expansive tabletop shows widespread ambering, finish breakdown, localized moisture rings, and light wear across high-contact areas. Leg profiles and return edges require tone unification.
    
    
• Item 3: Original Mid-Century Eames Molded Plywood Coffee Table (CTW)
  
  
  • Description: Low circular molded plywood coffee table with dished molded top and bent plywood legs.
    
    
  • Condition Assessment: Finish failure on the top surface with prominent beverage rings, surface water staining, and localized discoloration penetrating the top film layer. Substrate structure remains stable.
    
    

2. In-Scope Work

• Eames Lounge Chair & Ottoman:
  
  
  • Complete chemical stripping of degraded topcoats across all molded timber shells.
    
    
  • Progressive hand-sanding through fine grits to raw veneer substrate.
    
    
  • Multi-coat application of premium clear satin Osmo Polyx-Hardwax finish (or tint/stain via Osmo; selection to be made by customer on timber samples for them to decide, applied to an inconspicuous underside area).
    
    
  • Mechanical re-anchoring of the loose seat cushion button.
    
    
  • Realignment, mechanical servicing, and re-clipping of cushion backing plates flush into the plywood shell.
    
    
  • Complimentary perimeter structural adhesive reinforcement of rubber shock mounts (Valued at $200.00 — Included Complimentary).
    
    
• Zuster Dining Table:
  
  
  • Full mechanical and chemical stripping across the 2400 x 1600 tabletop surface and all leg faces.
    
    
  • Progressive sanding to eliminate cup rings, surface marks, and degraded clear coats.
    
    
  • Application of custom Osmo Polyx-Oil tint (selected by customer via test samples prepared on an inconspicuous underside area) and high-durability satin oil-wax protective topcoats.
    
    
  • Underside wiped down, decontaminated, and sealed/conditioned.
    
    
• Eames CTW Coffee Table:
  
  
  • Deep chemical stripping and progressive machine/hand-sanding across circular dish top and legs.
    
    
  • Targeted stain-lifting timber treatment to extract deep moisture marks and beverage rings.
    
    
  • Multi-coat sealing in clear satin Osmo Polyx-Oil (or custom Osmo tint/stain to match customer-approved palette).
    
    
• General Timber Touch-Ups & Logistics:
  
  
  • Minor scratches, localized veneer repairs, and faux graining touch-ups across all three items to blend blemishes and stabilize the surface grain.
    
    
  • Dedicated pick-up from current residence and final delivery to new residence.
    
    
  • Safe workshop storage between job completion and scheduled move-in.
    
    

3. Out-of-Scope Work

• Hand-polishing or detailing of aluminum star bases, back braces, or metal hardware on the Eames lounge suite (available as an optional additional service upon request $200).
  
  
• Re-dyeing, recoloring, conditioning treatments, or full leather reupholstery on the Eames Lounge Chair & Ottoman.
  
  
• Replacement of existing internal foam cushion cores.
  
  
• Full mechanical stripping, coarse sanding, or tinting across the non-eye-visible underside of the dining tabletop.
  
  
• Deep veneer re-pressing, full re-veneering, or major structural rebuilds not visible during photographic assessment.
  
  
• Restoration or refinishing of the 2 x Eames LCW molded plywood chairs (deferred by client).
  
  

4. Technical Specifications & Material Standards

• Timber Finishing: Micro-porous, hard-wearing Class-1 natural oil and wax systems (Osmo Polyx-Oil). Finishes will not crack, flake, peel, or blister and remain resistant to liquid spills once cured.
  
  
• Color & Tinting: Transparent Osmo Polyx-Oil Tints applied directly to raw, open timber pores. Swatches to be sampled on an inconspicuous underside area for customer review and sign-off prior to final sealing.
  
  
• Graining & Surface Repairs: Color-matched fine graining pigments and resin fills for seamless localized surface touch-ups.
  
  
• Structural Bonding: Industrial-grade elastomeric structural adhesive bonding agent formulated specifically for rubber shock mount interfaces.
  
  
• Important Note on Our Timber Finish: Please note that for the timber restoration, we do not perform a like-for-like factory lacquer replacement. Instead, we use a premium, natural Osmo hardwax oil finish. Traditional lacquers sit on top of the veneer like a hard, synthetic film, which can feel plastic-like and is prone to cracking or chipping over time. Our natural oil-wax technique penetrates deeply to nourish the wood from within, while leaving a breathable, protective wax layer on the surface. Visually, this creates a much richer, organic appearance that highlights the natural depth of the grain. Tactilely, the chair will feel warm and like real, raw timber rather than a manufactured coating. It also ages beautifully and is much easier to maintain or spot-repair in the future.

5. Assumptions & Client Dependencies

• Substrate Integrity: Molded plywood layers and underlying timber core remain structurally intact with no unglued delamination between veneer plies.
  
  
• Leather State: Client accepts that original leather is retained in its present condition with natural aged patina and established surface character.
  
  
• Sampling Protocol: Test swatches of the Osmo tint options will be applied to an inconspicuous underside area out of direct line of sight for client review and selection.
  
  
• Access & Logistics: Standard single-run ground or elevator access available at both the pick-up and delivery addresses.
  
  

6. Estimated Time Frame & Delivery Phasing

• Workshop Bench Duration: Approximately 4 to 6 weeks from bench induction.
  
  
• Phasing & Storage: All three items collected concurrently in one single pick-up run. Completed items held in secure, climate-managed storage at our workshop and available for staged release or full delivery into the new home through to April.