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.
2010s Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Canvas, Oil
2010s Abstract Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Canvas, Oil
Artist Comments
The lifeguard tower, palm trees, and beachgoers bask in the sun on a radiant summer day. The wind blows the clouds across the sky...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Acrylic
2010s Contemporary Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Paper, Pastel, Gouache
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Steel
2010s Abstract Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Porcelain
1950s Post-War Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Earthenware, Terracotta
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Steel
2010s Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Cotton, Polyester
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Steel, Stainless Steel, Gold Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Metal
1960s Post-War Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Wool
1940s Post-War Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Ceramic, Clay, Earthenware
1950s Post-War Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Ceramic, Clay, Earthenware
2010s Contemporary Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Oil, Canvas
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Steel
1950s Post-War Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Ceramic, Clay, Earthenware
2010s Abstract Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Stone
2010s Abstract Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Porcelain
2010s Abstract Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Porcelain
1950s Modern Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Ceramic
2010s Abstract Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Clay
2010s Abstract Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Porcelain
20th Century Realist Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Paper, Lithograph
2010s Abstract Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Stone
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Canvas, Oil
2010s Abstract Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Canvas, Oil
2010s Abstract Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Stoneware
2010s Abstract Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Stone
2010s Abstract Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Stone
1980s Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Lithograph
2010s Contemporary Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Glass
2010s Contemporary Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Canvas, Acrylic
2010s Contemporary Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Plexiglass, Neon Light
Artist Comments
Shyun explains of her clean, minimalist oil paintings, "As an intense observer, I am interested in mythology and psychology. Whenever I come across a concept ...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Oil
2010s Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Canvas, Oil
2010s Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Canvas, Oil
2010s Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Canvas, Acrylic
Artist Comments
Struggling through acres of tall goldenrod and big bluestem prairie grasses, I came upon one of Mother Nature's jewels. A small crystal-clear lake surrounded ...
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Oil
2010s Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Canvas, Oil
2010s Contemporary Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Canvas, Oil
2010s Abstract Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Acrylic
2010s Contemporary Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Neon Light
2010s Contemporary Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Canvas, Acrylic
Artist Comments
California's Slow Coast is a nature lover's paradise. Stretching from Half Moon Bay to Santa Cruz, hiking trails provide views of wildlife and stunning ocean vi...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Oil
2010s Contemporary Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Copper
1910s Academic Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Porcelain
1980s Contemporary Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Resin, Pigment
Artist Comments
Artist Steph Gimson creates an abstract expressionist piece of a variety of birds. She paints symbolic structures for unique points ...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Oil
Artist Comments
A group of trees stands close together, their autumn-tinted canopies blending into one. Their hazy surroundings mirror the softness of the cloud above. In the f...
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Oil
Artist Comments
Three young dancers style their hair, racing against time before a show. The vibrant brushwork and colors portray the lively and intense energy of dance prepara...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Oil
Artist Comments
Inspired by Ivon Hitchens' expressive landscapes, this artwork depicts a spring woodland scene with vibrant colors. A pink dogwood tree anchors the composition...
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Acrylic
Artist Comments
A playful interaction between shapes and colors in nature unfolds in this fantastical landscape. Two predominant areas of light create a silhouette, casting oth...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Oil
Artist Comments
The artwork portrays an abstract depiction of the moon emerging in the sky. It invites exploration of artistic interpretations of a cosmic landscape. Captivated...
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Acrylic
2010s Abstract Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Acrylic
2010s Contemporary Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Canvas, Oil