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.
20th Century Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Wool
Early 2000s German Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Wood, Maple
1960s Italian Modern Vintage Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Metal
2010s French Organic Modern Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Iron
2010s Mexican Minimalist Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Bronze
Early 1900s Swedish Empire Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Crystal, Bronze
20th Century French Art Deco Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Bronze
1970s German Vintage Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Metal, Chrome
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Metal
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Elm
1930s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Iron
1910s American Neoclassical Vintage Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Bronze
Early 2000s English Arts and Crafts Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Ceramic
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Carrara Marble
2010s Mexican Minimalist Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Marble, Aluminum
19th Century Japanese Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Porcelain
1930s French Louis XVI Vintage Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Crystal, Bronze
1980s European Vintage Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Bamboo
1910s Vintage Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Satinwood
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Wood
Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Cedar
1950s American Modern Vintage Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Metal
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Brass
1970s American Modern Vintage Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Chrome
2010s Mexican Minimalist Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Brass, Bronze
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Oak
Early 19th Century Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Brass
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Rosewood
2010s Chilean Organic Modern Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Steel
20th Century Heriz Serapi Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary European Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Brass, Metal
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Rosewood
1960s American Modern Vintage Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Fabric
1840s Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Wood
20th Century Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Wool
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Oak, Rosewood
2010s Japanese Post-Modern Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Wood
Early 20th Century Turkish Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Wool
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Brass, Copper, Enamel, Iron
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Canvas
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Ceramic, Wood
Mid-20th Century Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
19th Century Japanese Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Porcelain
1930s French Provincial Vintage Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Glass
17th Century Chinese Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Porcelain
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Wool
Early 19th Century English George IV Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Cane, Beech
2010s Asian Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Stainless Steel
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Brass
Mid-20th Century Turkish Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Egyptian Bohemian Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Wool
1960s American Modern Vintage Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Metal
1960s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century French Modern Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Paper
1910s American Neoclassical Vintage Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Bronze
15th Century and Earlier Pakistani Adam Style Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Rock Crystal