Los Angeles Modernism 2015
From April 24 through 26, Los Angeles’s Culver City plays host to a vast collection of iconic 20th-century furniture, art, jewelry and decorative objects offered at yet another edition of the Los Angeles Modernism Show. With dozens of dealers exhibiting at the much-anticipated annual event — attended in past years by such celebrities as Courtney Cox, Julie Bowen and Ted Danson and design aficionados like Kelly Wearstler and Cliff Fong — this year’s iteration presents no shortage of chic vintage finds.
Missing the fair? Not to worry: Our editors’ selection from exhibiting 1stdibs galleries serves as both inspiration for the home and a visual encyclopedia of Modernism’s international mark. Included below: Early modern classics from the Art Deco period as well as selections from Georg Jensen’s prolific career in silverwork; Mid-century American and Scandinavian staples by the likes of McCobb, Henningsen, Parzinger, Platner, Noguchi and Baughman; and Brutalist signatures in brass and welded metal; plus outdoor decor, decorative glass and fine jewelry. Should you find the perfect piece, make sure to act fast.
1890s German Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Porcelain
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Upholstery, Nutwood
2010s Italian Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Aluminum
20th Century Persian Other Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Wool
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Murano Glass, Blown Glass
1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Rattan, Mirror
Late 19th Century Asian British Colonial Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Rosewood
2010s Malaysian Modern Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Gold
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Metal
Late 19th Century French Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Crystal, Bronze
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Brass
1970s Italian Baroque Vintage Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Modern Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Brass
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Mirror, Teak
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Wood
20th Century Persian Other Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Wool
2010s Malaysian Modern Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Gold
1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Aluminum
Late 19th Century French Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Wrought Iron
Mid-18th Century Turkish Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Wool
2010s European Modern Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Bronze
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary European Art Deco Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Crystal, Brass
Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Lacquer, Walnut
Late 19th Century Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Paper
1970s Chinese Vintage Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Silk
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Oak, Ceramic
2010s British Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Wood, Linen
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Alabaster, Bronze, Brass
2010s Mexican Bohemian Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Rattan
1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Copper, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Art Deco Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Cowhide
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Brass
1910s French Art Deco Vintage Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Paper
1930s French Louis XVI Vintage Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Crystal, Brass
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Glass
20th Century Japanese Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Earthenware
1950s European Gothic Vintage Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Oak
1880s Scottish Victorian Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Carrara Marble
2010s Italian Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Leather
1850s Chinese Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Wool
2010s Asian Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Glass, Epoxy Resin
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Leather
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Brass
2010s Italian Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Leather, Ebony, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Stainless Steel
2010s Brazilian Brutalist Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Brass
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Wool
2010s Dutch Modern Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Porcelain
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Steel, Chrome
2010s Scandinavian Modern Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Metal
1920s Persian Vintage Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Maple
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Brass
2010s American Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Paper
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Aluminum
19th Century British Victorian Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Brass