Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Los Angeles Modernism Show 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.
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Classic Antique French Cherry Desk with Breadboard Top
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A Classic Antique Provincial French writing table with breadboard top. Plank top two drawer desk featuring scalloped knee hole and apron with two drawers with brass pulls on simple c...
Category
Late 19th Century French Provincial Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Cherry, Wood
Antique Smith 8-Day Shipboard Clock
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A brass circular base with a central inset hinged glass panel that reveals a white metal face with black enameled Roman numerals hours and Arabic numerals seconds. The clock lacks a ...
Category
Early 20th Century English Industrial Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Brass
Antique Tiger Oak Barrister Bookcase By Wabash Cabinet Company
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Antique tiger oak barrister bookcase with two glass doors above file drawers with brass cup hardware.
Non-slip compressors in each drawer.
Dimensions: 39" L, 18" D, 67" H
Conditio...
Category
19th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Brass
Group of Malcolm Wright Art Pottery
By Malcolm Wright 1
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Group of Malcolm Wright pottery including two covered bowls and an oversized charger. All monogram signed on the unglazed bases. All in black and brown glaze and decorated with leaf motifs. The charger with a scalloped rim.
Measurements: Smaller lidded bowl 9.75 inches wide and 6.5 inches high, and larger covered bowl...
Category
20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Pottery
Antique Oval Copper Storage Bin
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An antique copper vessel in all original condition with two divided lidded compartments, possibly a tinder box. With shaped double hinged lids, a...
Category
19th Century Rustic Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Brass, Copper
Flemish Style Bombe Secretary Bookcase by Marge Carson
By Marge Carson
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A large and flamboyant cabinet in the Flemish style, by Marge Carson, Inc., 2004. In a fine distressed ecru with gilt trim finish. The scrolled crest rail with a shell center over double textured glass...
Category
Early 2000s American Baroque Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Glass, Wood
Extraordinary Pair of John-Richard Silvered Leather Credenzas
By John Richard
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An incredible Pair of Large and very Decorative Silvered Leather Chests from John-Richard. Pair of impressive John Richard silver gilt credenzas with g...
Category
20th Century Hollywood Regency Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Wood
David Burt 'Us/CT, 20th C.' Copper Abstract Sculpture, "Dialog with Wind and Sea
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Plaque on the wood veneer pedestal base with Artist and Title. A large scale pierced copper abstract sculpture in a wide cuvilinear windswept design, almost bird-like in form. The artist has been represented at the Silvermine Guild, New Canaan CT.
sculpture height. 37 1/2", wide. 41", depth ca. 24...
Category
20th Century Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Copper
Exceptional Lacquered Chinese Console Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A finely constructed classic Asian console table with peg construction and handsome graining with a particularly brilliant polished lacquer finish. A fine long table with banded top ...
Category
20th Century Asian Ming Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Wood
Bronze Leaping Koi Garden Sculpture
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A classic Leaping Koi garden sculpture with wide open mouth and curled tail for support, hollow inside. In a weathered and desirable verdigris finish.
Measures: H.26.5”, D. 15” W. ...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Bronze
Important 1937 Papier Mâche Head/Masks Of "The 7 Dwarfs" - A Revue For The Movie
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A truly spectacular and important piece of historical American film art. A group of Dwarf Masks from the 1937 Theater Land on stage revue of the new movie "Snow White and the Seven D...
Category
20th Century Hollywood Regency Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Other
Impressive Figural Stag Head Mirror Garnished with Faux Antlers & Tusks
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Impressive figural stag head mirror garnished with faux stag and moose antlers atop a carved rectangular wooden frame. The top with central carved stag head with gilt painted finish ...
Category
20th Century Rustic Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Metal
209 Serving Pieces from United States Lines
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An extensive collection of vintage serving pieces from the United States Lines (the iconic transatlantic shipping company) including stoneware, flatware, glasses and soldered silver serving pieces; 209 pieces in total.
Lamberton sterling stoneware made expressly for United States Lines, U.S.A. with transferware star decoration,
47 pieces consisting of:
(10) 10"plates
(19) 6" bowls
(14) 8"plates
(20) 6.5" plates
(21) 5.5" oval bowls
(22) 5" bowls
(21) 4" bowls
(2) tea/coffee cups
(2) 10" x 4..5" oval serving pieces
(13) water glasses
Seven soldered silver serving pieces by International Silver Co for United States Lines :
(1) 15" X 8.75" X 5" footed center bowl
(1) water pitcher
(1) teapot
(3) creamers
(1) sugar bowl
International Silver soldered flatware
142 pieces consisting of:
(12) 8" dinner forks
(10) 7" cake/salad forks
(12) 5.75" soup spoons
(12) 7" consume spoons
(12) 7.5" iced tea spoons
12) 6" tea spoons
(12) 7.5" spoons
(12) 4.5" espresso spoons...
Category
Early 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Silver Plate
Fine Milling Road for Baker Stained Maple Triple Chest of Drawers
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very refined Chest made by Milling Road for Baker Furniture. In a textured and mottled dark stain, a bull nose top edge, and the three long drawers with a projecting center. Recess...
Category
20th Century American Modern Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Brass
Extraordinary George III Mahogany Demilune Inlaid Sideboard
Located in Bridgeport, CT
George III mahogany demilune inlaid sideboard with satinwood banding, two cellarette drawers on tapered legs with spade feet. English, circa 1780 - 90....
Category
Late 18th Century George III Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Mahogany
Clyde Dining Table By Organic Modernism NY
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A fine Table for dining or use as a Center Table. The delicate tracery styling of the base is actually tough Gilt Iron. A round table with gilt iron hexagonal base with openwork geom...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Iron
Antique Country French Walnut Buffet a Deux Corps
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The tall two- part cabinet with carved cornice over the top with double grille doors with fine iron mount, two shelves inside. The lower cabinet with double doors opening to one shel...
Category
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Walnut
Billy Baldwin Tall Modern Shelf System
By Billy Baldwin
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Cream painted wood with single square openwork supports on the front and double ones on the sides. With a glass shelf on the top and seven other glass shelves. All glass shelves .5 i...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Glass, Wood
Antique Heavily Carved Arts and Crafts Era Buffet Cabinet
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Antique buffet two tone cabinet with paneled sides, arched doors below one long and two short drawers, carved with trailing vines with florals, palmettes above spiral twist columns a...
Category
19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Wood
French Made Exact Reproduction 18th C. Armoire De Marriage
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A beautifully crafted French Style Marriage Armoire. Made of exquisite honey tone wood in fruitwood stain as in the originals with an antique finish. With a tiered carved cornice ove...
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Wood
Fine Set of 12 Custom French Louis XVI Style Dining Room Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Set of 12 custom dining room chairs comprised of 10 side chairs and 2 arm chairs. The frames were purchased in France and the customer upholstery was done in the States. The chairs i...
Category
20th Century French Louis XVI Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Wood
Pair Of Statton Trutype Americana Solid Cherry Chippendale Style Dressers
By Statton Trutype
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of solid cherry Chippendale style dressers by Statton Trutype Americana with 5 short over 6 long drawers. The center with a carved shell...
Category
20th Century American Chippendale Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Cherry
Classic Antique American Wing Chair
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fine Antique American Wing Chair with Classic form and great comfort. The Chair has flat-panel arms, sinuous leg with pad foot and a fiber wrapped down seat cushion. The chair is cus...
Category
Late 19th Century Federal Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Fine Antique Mahogany Double Dresser for Restoration
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very handsome 19th century dresser with great graining and fine form. Raised on a Chippendale style platform with quarter round columns at the sides and having solid brass batwing ...
Category
19th Century Chippendale Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Brass
Pair of Elegant Period Regency Gessoed and Gilt Shield Form Mirrors
Located in Bridgeport, CT
First quarter of the 19th century. Beautifully crafted shield forms with elaborate crests with 3-D flowers and reeds on pedestals with leafy fluted bases. With large leaf and berry t...
Category
Early 19th Century Regency Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Gesso, Giltwood
Extraordinary Large Scale Holly Hunt Classic Chandelier
By HOLLY HUNT
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A Minimal Chandelier with a decorative Scrolled form. With a combination of black metal and faux candles. There are 12 candles in all for maximum light.
Dimension: 46" diameter x...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Other, Iron
Pair of Decorative Vintage Signed Oil on Canvas
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A Pair of exquisitely detailed Paintings of Asian Porcelains with lovely and subtle color. By F. de Villeonoute depicting polychrome oriental vessels...
Category
20th Century Chinoiserie Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Canvas
Monumental Artist Made Ceramic Fountain
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Well made with spectacular presence and color. The fountain stands in a hand-fashioned tiled metal basin. May be used in the garden, on the deck, or in an...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Ceramic
American Mid Atlantic States Federal Style Sideboard
Located in Bridgeport, CT
With bow front, bold circular marquetry door fronts, string inlay, inlaid bell flowers on tapering legs, marquetry trim, brass drop pulls and escutcheon. The bottle drawers have been...
Category
19th Century American Federal Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Pat Padilla Abstract Alabaster Sculpture
By Pat Padilla
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Well carved and polished alabaster abstract figural sculpture with Native American iconography relating to the Iroquois False Face Society.
Signed lower le...
Category
20th Century Native American Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Alabaster
Large Cast Stone or Cement Buddha Garden Figure
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An impressive cast stone or cement Buddha garden figure with good size and serene countenance. The Figure’s hands are in the Abhaya Mudra position denoting fearlessness and protection. The Buddha stands...
Category
20th Century Agra Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Cast Stone, Cement
19th C. Rosewood Marble Top Carved and Gilt Pier Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Acquired from White & Hewlett antiques and works of Art, New York City. Attributed to Marsh and Bailey, England circa 1835. With rosewood frieze and shaped lower tier, and carved and...
Category
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Rosewood
Pair of Tubular Metal Lounge Chairs from the Pace Collection
By Pace Collection
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of tubular armchairs from Pace Collection featuring matte black finished metal frame with upholstered seat, back and arms. Cushions are attached to seat back and seat. Colorful ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Metal
Elegant Antique Carved Hall Wing Chair In Needlepoint Upholstery With Foot Stool
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The tall shaped back with narrow carved wings and carved lower frame and seat rail. The carved scrolled leafy arm ends with turned arm supports. Raised on spool turned legs with H st...
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Wood
Fantastic English Castle Form Carved Wood Display Cabinet
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Originally purchased from the eponymous West Hollywood design shop Hollyhock. A two part cabinet in a carved castle form with overall linear brick pattern. The castle with twin turre...
Category
20th Century Gothic Revival Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Wood
Midcentury Philip and Kelvin Laverne Coffee Table
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic midcentury cocktail table in acid etched patinated bronze, this one in an understated and undecorated mottled finish which is timeworn with signs of age. A square table with ...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Bronze
Mid Century 1973 Signed Colored Engraving
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Abstract in browns and red on ecru. Pencil signed indistinctly (possibly Y. Bishop) and dated 73 lower right, numbered 64/70 lower left. Embossed French gallery mark lower right. Fra...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Wood, Paper
19th Century Atrium Form Dutch Fruitwood Gilt Metal Mantel Clock
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The top tier with the clock works decorated with a pair of gilt putti above a gilt garland, and outer enamel dial. The corners with gilt herons and leaves. ...
Category
19th Century Empire Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
Rare Antique Japanese Carved Stone Garden Cottage Model
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Rare and complete Antique Japanese carved stone architectural model of a traditional Folk Cottage. Having a doorway and grid window at the fron...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Folk Art Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Stone
Ej Victor Adams Style Upholstered Sofa
By E. J. Victor
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The elegant Ej Victor floral upholstered settee is very well made with a custom and sophisticated fabric treatment having fine color. The settee with arched back, rolled arms, loo...
Category
20th Century Adam Style Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Demilune Paint Decorated Mirrored Console by Blanc D'ivoire
Located in Bridgeport, CT
In an elegant stylized Neoclassical style with a shaped frame with carved edges. The plain pine top mounted on a greige painted frame, the lower tier in an antiqued painted finish...
Category
20th Century Rustic Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Peter Max Signed Limited Edition Color Serigraph
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Peter Max (German/American, B.1937) signed limited edition color serigraph, "Brown Lady with Vase," female figure on a patterned background in pastel tones....
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Wood
Very Fine Re-Creation Leather Top Partners Desk with Banding
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A large and very well made re-created Partners Desk with an authentic Antique English Style. In a honey tone wood with a three-sectioned green gilt-embossed leather top. With a cente...
Category
20th Century Georgian Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Brass
Set of Four Antique French Celestial Engravings from John Flamsteed "Atlas Cele
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Including: Le Serpent, Le Bouvier, Pegase and Hercule along with other identified constellations on each page. Le Serpent with a fold down the center. The French edition of 27 plates...
Category
Late 18th Century European Regency Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Paper
Auffray Fine French Buffet Server With Black Granite Inserts
By Auffray Furniture
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A long fine French buffet server or sideboard by Auffray with black granite top inserts. The server with a large center drawer flanked by two side drawers surmounted with fluted colu...
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Brass
Ralph Lauren Woven Rope Three Seat Sofa
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A sumptuous beach house or cabana style sofa from Fashion House Ralph Lauren. A large comfortable woven rope sofa with a square frame, raised on flat dark stained wood legs at the co...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Fabric, Rope
Custom Banquette in Old World Weavers Inuit Mohair Agneau Fabric
Located in Bridgeport, CT
With a channel tufted high back and no arms. Upholstered in Old World Weavers 100% Cotton Inuit Mohair Agneau Fabric. Comfortable and good looking.
...
Category
20th Century Hollywood Regency Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Mohair
Early 20th Century Smiths Astral 'Great Britain' Shipboard Clock, circa 1930s
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Early 20th century Smiths Astral [Great Britain] shipboard brass clock, circa 1930. A brass case with inset beveled glass panel that reveals a silvertone...
Category
1930s English Industrial Vintage Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Brass
Fine Semi Antique Chippendale Style Mahogany Settee
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A intricately carved three seat settee with three part back in the classic Chippendale manner. The serpentine crest rail with scroll details and three openwork carved splats with rib...
Category
Early 20th Century Chippendale Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
18th Century Hardwood Trestle Tavern Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Late 17th or Early 18th century hardwood top Tavern table having a magnificent traditional form. The table has two later hand-fashioned Oak extension boards and an arched and sinuou...
Category
18th Century Jacobean Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Iron
Artisan Crafted Oval Pine Tiered Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very well made Rustic Style Table suitable as a Center or Breakfast table. An unusual pine table with oval top mounted on a square double tiered base. Raised on square legs attache...
Category
20th Century Rustic Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Pine
Antique Oak Rectangular Work Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very old and solid work table which shows its age to great advantage. With a long banded overhanging top, two apron drawers (one with an escutcheon, lacking the key), and carved fr...
Category
19th Century Country Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Oak
Studio Pepe For Ivan Redaelli Hill Steel Wall Unit With Leather Shelving
By Studiopepe
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Minimal and spectacular design produced by Studiopepe and designed by Ivan Redaelli. The unit has a floating quality suitable for installation type decorating and features fixed shel...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Steel
Set Of Four Large De Gournay NYC Asian Themed Platinum Framed Wall Paper Panels
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Set of four custom De Gournay NYC platinum Asian themed wall paper panels. The panels of custom wall paper with 6" squares in platinum tones presented in embossed gilt bamboo form fr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinoiserie Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Wood, Paper
19th Century Marquetry Inlaid Bench in Aesthetic Movement Style
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An exceptionally well made 19th C. Aesthetic Movement period bench, likely European, the cresting rail with intricate marquetry with winged figures, trailing vines and acanthus leaf ...
Category
19th Century Aesthetic Movement Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Bronze
Rare Set of 6 Six Compatible Antique English Tavern Stools
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Remarkable group of six time-worn English Tavern Stools with fine and soft age patina. A group of 6 antique compatible tavern stools, each unique and dif...
Category
19th Century English Rustic Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Hardwood
Fine Baker Burl Ash and Ebonized Wood Regency Style Center Table
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Bridgeport, CT
From Baker Furniture’s, "Furniture Treasures of England and Ireland" line. A nicely crafted Regency style table with book matched top figured burl...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Wood
Antique Paint Decorated Glazed Vessel
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A tall off-white glazed vessel with brown painted decoration- an abstract band on the shoulder above a foliate band below. The rough spots represent firi...
Category
20th Century Egyptian Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Clay
