Given that our dealers are responsible for sourcing the most beautiful objects on Earth, it’s little surprise that many of them have brought their standout visual acumen to Instagram. The 10 accounts highlighted below consistently feature gorgeous photos with a keen eye toward proportion, lighting and composition — not to mention, of course, their expert-level of knowledge about the items they post. Scroll down to see which dealer Instagram accounts you should be following to get a daily dose of inspiration, education and aesthetics delivered to your feed.
1. R & Company
Since 1997, the owners of Tribeca gallery R & Co. — Evan Snyderman and Zesty Meyers — have done extensive and pioneering work to develop bodies of scholarship about some of the most innovative creators of the 20th century. Get your daily design lesson via their colorful, beautifully photographed Instagram.
2. Fresh Kills
Williamsburg, Brooklyn dealer Fresh Kills comes with two so-cute-you-could-die mascots: pups Montag and Ondre. The photogenic canines do their best to steal the spotlight, but the shop’s mid-century offerings also beg (pun intended) for a closer look.
3. Galerie Half
Together with his partners, uber -talented interior designer Cliff Fong is one of the owners of the Los Angeles-based Galerie Half — so it’s no surprise that the shop’s Instagram images could pass for magazine spreads.
4. Obsolete Inc.
Obsolete Inc. operates out of a beautifully designed boutique in Culver City, California, and their account offers glimpses of their impeccable installations.
5. The Future Perfect
The Future Perfect has developed a reputation for curating an impressive roster of design talent, with a focus on special editions by emerging designers. This visual acumen is evident on their Instagram account.
6. Patrick Parrish
Dealer Patrick Parrish fills his popular — over 25,000 followers! — Instagram account with a mixture of archival interior shots (like this Gio Ponti-designed living room) and images of fine art and decor from his Tribeca storefront.
7. MDFG NYC
From their gallery space in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, dealer MDFG NYC shoots well-lit pictures of their inventory, which focuses heavily on 20th century designers like Jean Prouvé, Charlotte Perriand and Pierre Jeanneret (who created the above chair).
8. Uhuru Design
Hailing from Red Hook, Brooklyn, the white-hot design studio Uhuru creates minimalist, self-assured pieces with an eye toward sustainability. Their Instagram account is filled with clever images of their pieces, like the beachside shot above.
9. Gallery Diet
Miami’s Gallery Diet has a cutting-edge contemporary art program. To wit: painter Rochelle Feinstein’s cheeky, feline-inspired bricolage.
10. Paul Kasmin Gallery
For 25 years, Paul Kasmin Gallery has presented striking, thought-provoking work by artists and designers like Ron Arad, James Nares and Deborah Kass. The image above comes from their recent exhibition of work from photographer Tina Barney.
