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.
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Metal, Aluminum
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Leather, Mahogany
Late 19th Century French Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Silver, Bronze
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Brass, Bronze
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Silver
20th Century American Regency Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Fabric, Wood, Burl
1920s Chinese Art Deco Vintage Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Wool
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Lacquer
1950s Swedish Vintage Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Wool
1940s American Vintage Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Sterling Silver
2010s American Modern Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Concrete, Bronze
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Metal, Iron
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Brass, Chrome
2010s Mexican Organic Modern Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Oak, Wood, Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Modern Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Marble, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary European Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Ceramic, Glass, Silicone, Plaster, Wood, Paper
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Brass
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Brass
20th Century Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Aluminum
1770s British Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Silver
1940s French Neoclassical Vintage Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Bronze
Early 1900s Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Art Glass
2010s Australian Industrial Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Leather
2010s Mexican Modern Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Marble
2010s American Georgian Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Mahogany, Rosewood, Satinwood
2010s Italian Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Textile
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Chrome
2010s Italian Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Steel, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Stainless Steel
1980s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Wood
19th Century Caucasian Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Wool
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Metal
2010s Spanish Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Glass, Wood, Paper
Mid-20th Century French Baroque Revival Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Bronze
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Mahogany
1920s American Vintage Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Metal
20th Century Persian Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Wool
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Wrought Iron
2010s Italian Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Brass, Stainless Steel
2010s Mexican Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Steel
18th Century European Neoclassical Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Wrought Iron
21st Century and Contemporary English Classical Roman Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Gesso, Wood, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Wool
2010s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Oak
17th Century Mexican American Colonial Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Brass
1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Pine
2010s Japanese Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Paper
1960s Dutch Modern Vintage Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Metal
19th Century Caucasian Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Metal
2010s Canadian Modern Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Metal
2010s Mexican Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Glass
Mid-20th Century Italian Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Leather, Glass, Wood
19th Century Russian Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Wool