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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Set Of 4 Sophisticated Paint Finish Dining Room Chairs After Dorothy Draper
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Set of four sophisticated dining room chairs with a squiggle form backrest decorated in a gesso finish with hand-painted scrolling leafy vines. The heart shaped seat is covered in a ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Wood
12 Le Cirque N.Y. Oval 12" Plates Designed By Adam D. Tihany For Villeroy & Boch
By Adam Tihany
Located in Bridgeport, CT
From pasta primavera to world-renowned decadent desserts, Le Cirque's ubiquitous reputation for presenting its fine dining fare with whimsy and fun, landed it on the map of must-dine...
Category
20th Century Luxembourgish Mid-Century Modern Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Porcelain
Large Scale Tiered Cabinet with Grille Work
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A Magnificent and Intricately wrought Iron Grille Vitrine Cabinet. A large scale two tiered mahogany and grille work cabinet originally purchased in Montecito, California. With a mahogany top with cavetto cornice, a mid level...
Category
20th Century Spanish Colonial Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Iron
Exceptional Bronze Mounted French Writing Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very well-made French desk with lovely chosen and contrasting woods, serpentine form and bronze mounts on the corners, legs and feet with the top edges also bronze clad. The drawer...
Category
20th Century Louis XVI Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Bronze
Collection Of Four Framed Indian And Persian Miniature Paintings
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A colorful and varied collection of Indian miniatures with one possibly a Persian piece. Collection of four vintage miniatures presented in various frames. One with translation adher...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
Custom Asian Howdah Elephant Seat
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Custom made in Thailand in the 1970’s with traditional carving and having the design based on the exquisite Elephant Seats of past centuries. Fine crafts...
Category
1970s Asian Anglo-Indian Vintage Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Wood
Long Antique Paint Decorated Cocktail Table New Mexico
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A Fantastic and very solid feeling 19th century table from New Mexico with its original Deep Green painted Legs and Apron. Once used as a Dining Table and now re-purposed as a vey lo...
Category
19th Century American Country Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Wood
Elaborate 12 Light Crystal Chandelier
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An elaborate crystal chandelier with 2-tiered scrolling arms having 12 candlelights and wired with beads throughout. The arms conjoined with double beaded crystal swags and a center ...
Category
20th Century Hollywood Regency Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Tim Corrigan Mahogany Tiered Cocktail Table
By Timothy Corrigan
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A particularly refined and airy design in a larger cocktail table. With a rectangular top made in planks with a carved lip. With three openwork supports of criss-cross bars on the en...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Brass
Extraordinary Pair of Flower Basket Crystal and Paint Decorated Sconces
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of stunning two-light antique flower basket form, crystal and bead encrusted with paint decoration wall sconces. The metal woven baskets are de...
Category
Late 19th Century Aesthetic Movement Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Crystal
Custom Navy Linen Platform Daybed
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A Stylish minimally designed Custom Daybed upholstered in a sophisticated Navy Linen type fabric. The Daybed has an airy and open presentation and has many possible design applications, Living Room, Bed Room or Studio. The Bed has two Bolster pillows included.
Note: A twin mattress...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Midcentury Three-Piece Lucite Powder Room Set
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An amazing group of three vintage Lucite accessories for the powder room; wastebasket, tissue holder and soap-dish. Each piece has meticulou...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Lucite
18th C. German Carved Oak Armoire
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A large and authentic German Armoire in all original condition. A dark stained oak armoire made in three sections and inscribed for the owner and dated to 1731 on a band above the do...
Category
18th Century German Gothic Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Oak
L.E. Partridge Benchmade Signed Set Of 6 Bow Back Windsor Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Benchmade by the fine mid century CT reproduction chair maker. In beautiful honey tone wood including two arm and four side chairs, the arms and seats made with dowels. The tops of t...
Category
20th Century Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Bentwood
Fine Louis XVI Style Sofa in Powder Blue from W&J Sloane, New York
By W. & J. Sloane
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Originally purchased from W. & J. Sloane on Fifth Avenue, New York City. A Dramatic and Theatrical French Style Sofa with a Creme and Celadon Blue Painted Frame having a Carved Flora...
Category
20th Century Louis XVI Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
Six Le Cirque N.Y. Custom Villeroy & Boch Square Plates Monkey with Gems
By Villeroy & Boch
Located in Bridgeport, CT
From pasta primavera to world-renowned decadent desserts, Le Cirque's ubiquitous reputation for presenting its fine dining fare with whimsy and fun, landed it on the map of must-dine...
Category
20th Century German Hollywood Regency Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Porcelain
Pair Of Palace Size Moroccan Glaze Decorated Ceramic Jars
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very large lidded jars with shaped bulbous forms tapering to the bases. Decorated in yellow and blue on white with medallions with floral baskets on the shoulders. Yellow floral bands separate the lower geometric motifs. The lids with complimentary floral decoration.
H. 39", Diameter 17.5”.
Condition: Please see all detail photos. There are some chips to the rims, lids and base edges , stable age-related craklure to the glaze as well as an old re-glued chip...
Category
20th Century Moorish Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Ceramic
Early Dutch Bombé Marquetry Display Cabinet for Restoration
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Restoration required. Dutch marquetry cabinet, large angular form with shaped cornice with a floral basket marquetry panel over double glazed d...
Category
Early 19th Century Dutch Rococo Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Brass
Sky Blue Custom King Platform Bed
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very well made custom King Platform Bed with a serene and Modern presentation. The headboard and frame have been meticulously upholstered in a soft...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Marian Jamieson Custom "Josephine" Sculptural Eight Light Chandelier
By Marian Jamieson
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Marian Jamieson Josephine Chandelier with a custom sculptural fabric covered shade. The hardback shade with a center quatrefoil form and conjoined with two opposing scrolled elements...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Metal
Large Asian Standing Carved and Ebonized Floor Mirror with Gilt Details
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A large scale square frame with staggered panels surrounding the center mirror. A top and bottom panel on the front are decorated with gilt foliate scrolled motifs. The back with thr...
Category
20th Century Ming Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Iron Heron Garden Figure
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A large and striking Garden Sculpture of a powerful and elemental Heron form. A modern style standing Heron in iron with a great rust and verdigris patina. The head angled
with an ...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Iron
Massive Timeworn Antique Italian Trumeau Mirror
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Magnificent late 18th-Early 19th Century Baroque Style Trumeau Mirror In green paint with gilt details. A carved top with a surround with paintted scenes of a castle, lake and figure...
Category
Early 19th Century Baroque Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Canvas, Mirror, Wood
Set Six Antique Oak Dining Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
With arch shaped crest rails and shaped ladder backs. The rush seats raised on heavy turned legs with turned front and back stretchers and double side stretchers. Along with green an...
Category
Early 20th Century Rustic Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Rush, Oak
Set of Six Fine French Semi-Antique Paint Decorated Dining Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Elegant Louis XV style with overall carved details in a greige paint. The shaped crest rails with acanthus leaves and the splats with scrolled shell motifs. Ribbon carved skirt and f...
Category
20th Century Louis XV Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Fine English Georgian Mahogany Breakfront
Located in Bridgeport, CT
1780's. Exquisite later Georgian breakfront with Chinese Chippendale floral carved details in the mullions. The clean classical lines with carved cornice over an alternating fluted a...
Category
1780s English Georgian Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Mahogany, Glass
Elegant Bergere Chair with Chinoiserie Print Silk Upholstery
Located in Bridgeport, CT
This elegant vintage chair, has a loose seat cushion and back pillow.
A comfortable seat with down filled cushion and pillow.
The silk fabric depicts Chinoiserie scenery.
The pain...
Category
20th Century Louis XV Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Silk, Wood
14 Le Cirque N.Y. Villeroy & Boch Shallow Bowls, Monkey with Gem
By Villeroy & Boch
Located in Bridgeport, CT
From pasta primavera to world-renowned decadent desserts, Le Cirque's ubiquitous reputation for presenting its fine dining fare with whimsy and fun, landed it on the map of must-dine destinations in New York for glitterati and foodies alike. No matter the location, monkeys and circus themes remained a design staple of the iconic restaurant. Although the landmark restaurant's NYC doors are now closed, Black Rock Galleries is pleased to offer items from the famed restaurant.
Villeroy & Boch custom porcelain shallow bowls made for Le Cirque restaurants. Plate with one long-tailed monkey with heart jewel...
Category
20th Century Luxembourgish Hollywood Regency Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Porcelain
Milton Glaser 'Am., 1929 -2020' Sword Swallower, Painting Le Cirque Ny
By Milton Glaser
Located in Bridgeport, CT
From pasta primavera to world-renowned decadent desserts, Le Cirque's ubiquitous reputation for presenting its fine dining fare with whimsy and fun, landed it on the map of must-dine destinations in New York for glitterati and foodies alike. No matter the location, monkeys and circus themes remained a design staple of the iconic restaurant. Although the landmark restaurant's NYC doors are now closed, We are pleased to offer items from the famed restaurant.
Sword Swallower - Large Original Mural on...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Canvas, Wood
Bronze Eight Light Chandelier With Greek Key Motif
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Impressive eight-light fixtures with wide frames in an elegant classical two-tone Greek key motif. With applied oval and round bronze rosettes underneath the frames. The lights with...
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Massive Antique Arch Form Doors
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A pair of antique doors with arched and paneled design with remnants of old green and other encrusted paint. The doors do have some old hinges an...
Category
19th Century Rustic Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Iron
Country French Style Carved Walnut Loveseat
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A sumptuous and well made two seat sofa with carved serpentine crest rail and carved arms. The scrolled cabriole legs on a shaped skirt rail. Upholstered in a pale yellow textured d...
Category
20th Century French Provincial Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Large Antique Copper Watering Can
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A large and very decorative watering can dating to the industrial era. Tin lined. With both a side handle and large top swivel handle with decorative attachments on the sides. The open center on top lacking a lid.
Measures: Height with handle 15", diameter base 11"
Condition: verdigris around joins, worn interior, expected dents overall from use with the copper watering can...
Category
Late 19th Century Industrial Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Copper
Robert Lambdin 'Am., 1886-1981' Oil On Canvas "Heading West Scene"
By Robert Lynn Lambdin 1
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Oil on canvas with covered wagons heading west in an open prairie.
Signed lower right.
Sight measures 23 1/2" wide and 17 1/2" high.
Frame measures 27 1/2" wide and 21 1/2" high.
...
Category
20th Century Country Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Canvas, Wood
Rustic Style Pine Farm Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A well made Pine Farm Table with boldly turned legs. Strong and durable with a great Rustic presentation. The wood has mellowed to a deep Antique style finish.
Condition: There are...
Category
20th Century Rustic Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Pine
Sciolari Sixteen Arm Chandelier with Lucite Bobeche
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Silver plate chandelier with teal Lucite bobeche, having Sixteen arms, eight over eight; each candle has a silver plate collar. Comes with a silver plated ceiling plate.
Condition: ...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Silver Plate
Formations Sienna Turned Wood & Iron 6 Light Chandelier
By Formations
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A large and Elegant fixture with a sweeping presentation. Sienna 6 light chandelier comprised of wood and iron with a silvery-gilt and ebonized finish. The chandelier with 6 iron ar...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Iron
Holly Hunt Lucerne Hanging Fixture
By HOLLY HUNT
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The hand crafted fixture offers an Art Deco sense but with a contemporary profile. Its light source is hidden a mouth-blown clear outer tapering bowl with a interior frosted glass tu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Steel
French Industrial Style Dining/ Work Table with Breadboard Top
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A handsome and solid feeling dining/work table with fine French styling. The top with bread board ends mounted on a fine iron base. The curved legs with scrolled feet and stretcher w...
Category
20th Century Industrial Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Iron
Woodland Furniture Sofa Or Console Table
By Woodland Furniture
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fine quality Woodland Furniture sofa or console table with X-form supports, intentionally distressed and resting on a trestle base.
Dimensions: 20" ...
Category
20th Century American Rustic Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Wood
Set Of 6 Eero Saarinen For Knoll 72CW Faux Leather Chairs
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic Mid Century design from 1950 designed by iconic Finnish American designer Eero Saarinen. Knoll 72CW open-backed chairs, armless, with fixed position, resting on ebonized wood...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
18th Century Country French Cupboard
Located in Bridgeport, CT
18th century country French cupboard with three upper drawers, engraved floral and vine motif, paneled sides, cantered corners and terminat...
Category
18th Century French French Provincial Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Wood
Christofle Tea and Coffee Service with Tray
By Christofle, Gallia
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fine five piece silver plate set with coffee pot, tea pot, lidded sugar bowl and creamer all octagonal shapes with beaded details. The sugar bowl with twin handles with palmette moti...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Silver Plate
Extraordinary And Monumental Antique Mahogany Bookcase Breakfront
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very fine and extremely well-crafted Breakfront in the English Style with great size and incredible attention to detail which includes Dove-Tail joinery. With particularly well-cho...
Category
19th Century Regency Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
Carved And Paint Decorated Wood Six Light Chandelier
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A large and Rustic style painted chandelier. With a turned leafy standard and scrolled arms in greige paint with darker painted details. Tole bobeches for the lights and a tole leafy...
Category
20th Century French Provincial Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Wood
Pre Inuit/ Eskimo Thule Culture Artifacts
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A curated collection of Pre Inuit Thule Culture (1,200-1,600 A.D.) Artifacts housed in a Museum Style Frame. The Collection includes various implements used in daily life by the wide...
Category
Early 1600s North American Tribal Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Stone
Adam Style Hand-Painted Settee
By Southwood & Co.
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Adam Style settee from Southwood Furniture featuring hand-painted frame with yellow floral clusters and swags, tight back and seat upholstery with curved arm rests on turned arm rest...
Category
20th Century Adam Style Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Antique American Inlaid Serpentine Desk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Late 18th-early 19th century mahogany drop-front writing desk with satinwood banding and marquetry fan design. Outfitted with interior drawers. Brass hardware in caduceus pattern. Sc...
Category
Early 19th Century American Chippendale Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Brass
Antique English Doulton Burslem Glen Urquart Highland Whiskey Dispenser
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A rare and large glazed ceramic whiskey dispenser with strong form and color. Mark on the base dates to 1882-1891. Urquart owner's inscription also i...
Category
19th Century English Rustic Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Ceramic
Barbara Barry For Baker Furniture 60" Round Pedestal Mahogany Dining Table
By Barbara Barry
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A Baker Furniture round dining table with cross banding in a rich mahogany color resting on six spider legs conjoined with a circular stretcher. Designed by Barbara Barry for Baker F...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Mahogany
Exceptional 19th Century Cherry Hutch
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A large and very well made Antique Hutch with plenty of room for storage and display. The base unit has five dove-tail constructed drawers with simple turned wood pulls, two doors o...
Category
19th Century Rustic Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Cherry
Extraordinary And Massive Oak Plank Harvest Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Outstanding and large Harvest table in solid Oak with handsome grain and a fine polish. The Bread Board top is peg constructed and the top is made of five wide board planks.
30 ...
Category
20th Century Rustic Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Oak
Extraordinary French Style Carved, Gilt And Paint Decorated Console
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A Neoclassical Style Console with a sophisticated Painted and Gilt finish. Believed to be originally from Italy and re-imagined with fresh Gilding and Paint. The top in variegated paint on brown having intentional distressing over a painted and gilt frieze...
Category
Early 20th Century European Neoclassical Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Wood
Neoclassical Style Open Frame Sofa for Restoration
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A uniquely shaped settee with a curved open wood frame and tall back to the cushioned seat. With surprising weight and comfort and having gold striped upholstered fabric to seat an...
Category
20th Century Hollywood Regency Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Fabric, Fruitwood
Fine 19th C. Carved Mahogany Buffett Cabinet
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A fine authentic European (Probably French) cabinet with nice carved details. Mortise and tenon construction with a banded top and two frieze drawers (with a key). The side supports ...
Category
19th Century European French Provincial Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Wood
Notable Hand-Painted Karges Cabinet by Teresa Brown, 1992
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A large and very Decorative all wood Continental style three drawer chest with Cabriolet legs from Karges entirely Hand-Painted by Artist Teresa Brown. Th...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Wood
Fine Traditional Antique Serpentine French Country Chest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A large and Traditional Antique Three Drawer French Chest with good size and great presentation. The Chest is in original condition and has simple decorative outline carving to the p...
Category
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Rattan Queen Size Poster Bed
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Leather-bound Rattan queen size bed with geometrically designed head and foot board and the lower perimeter of the bed with rattan fragments forming a regimented visual appeal. The b...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Metal
