We've spent decades studying these designs—not just selling them, but taking them apart in our workshop, understanding their joinery, their proportions, their materials. Authentication comes from experience you can't get from a book.

We verify authenticity through multiple methods: dimensions that match documented specifications, construction techniques specific to known makers, wood species and quality, joinery methods, and yes, labels when present. But when that Arne Vodder label falls off, we still know it's authentic by the 45-degree joints and exact proportions.

We only acquire pieces we can verify with certainty. If we can't authenticate it, we don't sell it.

We've shipped hundreds of pieces across the country and around the world—Japan, Canada, France, Greece, London, Australia. Distance doesn't change our standards.

Whether you're in our San Diego showroom or ordering from Singapore, you get the same attention: detailed photos, video calls to show the piece from every angle, honest condition reports, and careful shipping coordination.

Our business thrives on reputation and repeat customers. Check our reviews—they tell the story better than we can.

Three things set us apart:

We restore everything in-house. Our workshop, our hands, our standards. We don't outsource restoration, which means we control quality and can customize finishes to your preferences.

We curate for rarity and significance. Not just "mid-century style," but historically important pieces by documented designers. We're collectors as much as dealers.

We can finish to your specifications. Want less red in the teak? More shine? Different hardware? We can do that. The piece is yours—it should reflect your aesthetic.

We might. The nature of vintage means we can't predict what we'll find next—and honestly, that's the fun of it. Every piece has to be discovered, evaluated, and deemed worthy of restoration.

If you're interested in a specific designer or style, let us know. We can keep you in mind as we source new inventory.

Easy.

Call or text: (619) 300-3551
Email: nicole@hobbsmodern.com

We'll get back to you soon. Can't visit in person? We're happy to do video calls to show you pieces in detail, answer questions, and discuss your space.

Absolutely. If you're in San Diego, we'd love to show you something you have your eye on.

Our Showroom:
5121 Santa Fe Street, Suite A
San Diego, CA 92109

Call or text Nicole at (619) 300-3551 to coordinate a time that works. We're flexible and happy to accommodate your schedule.

Yes. We're always looking for great design—but we only buy vintage mid-century modern furniture and design.

This page has all the info you'll need!

We have professional shippers nationwide who can arrange pickup if we purchase your piece.

Yes. Tell us what you're looking for—designer, style, dimensions, budget—and we'll keep an eye out. Sourcing takes time (we're hunting for vintage, not ordering from a catalog), but we have a strong network and good instincts.

Contact us and let's discuss what you need.