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Modernica and Autotype Partner for Charity Auction of Design Pieces

market-auction · 2026-05-07

Furniture brand Modernica has partnered with Autotype, a design community and eCommerce platform, for an exclusive charity auction to benefit design students. The auction features bespoke furniture pieces including the iconic Fiberglass Shell Chair, a modern desk, and select desk accessories. Modernica, family-owned and operated, has produced furniture at its five-acre Los Angeles campus for over 25 years, using original presses and specialized equipment to preserve the authenticity of fiberglass chair production since 1999. Autotype co-founder Derek Galkin expressed admiration for Modernica's design approach and the privilege of partnering to support future creatives. Autotype, co-founded by Derek Galkin and Tu Pham, aims to create an inclusive space for designers.

Key facts

  • Modernica and Autotype partner for charity auction.
  • Auction includes Fiberglass Shell Chair, modern desk, and desk accessories.
  • Proceeds benefit design students.
  • Modernica has operated in Los Angeles for over 25 years.
  • Modernica uses original presses from the 1950s.
  • Autotype is a community built by designers, co-founded by Derek Galkin and Tu Pham.
  • Derek Galkin commented on the partnership.
  • Autotype aims to support designers and foster creativity.

Entities

Institutions

  • Modernica
  • Autotype

Locations

  • Los Angeles
  • United States

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