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 Other Art Style Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Sandstone
21st Century and Contemporary Other Art Style Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Sandstone
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Concrete
2010s Abstract Geometric Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Steel
2010s Contemporary Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Steel, Gold Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Bronze
2010s Contemporary Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Bronze
Late 19th Century Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Terracotta
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Glass
2010s Pop Art Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Resin, Coating
2010s Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Resin
Early 2000s Modern Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Ceramic
Early 2000s Modern Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Ceramic
2010s Contemporary Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Bronze
2010s Contemporary Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Other Art Style Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Bronze
1930s Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Bronze
1930s Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Other Art Style Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Other Art Style Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Bronze
18th Century Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Wood
2010s Contemporary Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Bronze
17th Century Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Wood
2010s Contemporary Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Ceramic
Early 2000s Abstract Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Bronze
1990s Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Bronze
2010s Contemporary Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Ceramic
2010s Contemporary Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Bronze
2010s Contemporary Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Stainless Steel
2010s Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Ceramic, Clay
21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Stainless Steel
16th Century Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Bronze
2010s Contemporary Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Textile, Linen, Yarn
2010s Contemporary Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Ceramic
2010s Contemporary Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Ceramic
1970s Other Art Style Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Marble, Brass
2010s Abstract Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Metal
2010s Abstract Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Metal, Wire
2010s Abstract Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Metal
2010s Abstract Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Metal
2010s Contemporary Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Bronze
2010s Abstract Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Metal, Wire
2010s Abstract Expressionist Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Geometric Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Steel
2010s Abstract Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Metal
2010s Abstract Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Metal
2010s Contemporary Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Metal
2010s Abstract Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Wood, Oak
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