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.
1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Art Glass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Glass
1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Art Glass
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Ceramic, Glass
1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Art Glass
Early 2000s Italian Modern Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Ceramic
2010s Italian Post-Modern Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Ceramic
2010s Italian Post-Modern Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Ceramic
Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Ceramic
2010s British Modern Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Porcelain, Art Glass, Blown Glass
2010s Italian Post-Modern Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Ceramic
2010s Spanish Minimalist Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Marble
2010s Spanish Modern Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Marble
2010s Spanish Modern Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Marble
2010s Polish Modern Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Clay, Porcelain
2010s British Organic Modern Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Gold Leaf
2010s British Organic Modern Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Gold Leaf
2010s British Organic Modern Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Gold Leaf
20th Century Czech Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Cut Glass
20th Century Czech Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Art Glass
19th Century English William IV Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Glass
20th Century French Art Deco Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Glass
21st Century and Contemporary English Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Blown Glass, Glass, Art Glass
21st Century and Contemporary English Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Glass
20th Century English Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Pottery
20th Century Czech Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Glass
20th Century French Art Deco Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Crystal
20th Century Czech Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Glass
20th Century Scottish Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Glass
20th Century Belgian Art Deco Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Glass
21st Century and Contemporary English Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Art Glass
20th Century English Art Deco Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Glass, Art Glass
19th Century French Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Glass
20th Century German Art Deco Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Pottery
18th Century English George III Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Porcelain
20th Century Austrian Art Deco Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Marble
2010s British Victorian Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Wood
2010s British Victorian Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
1870s British Victorian Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Wood
1860s British Victorian Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Wood
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
2010s English Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
20th Century French Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Glass
20th Century English Arts and Crafts Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Pewter
20th Century French Art Nouveau Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Glass
1880s British Victorian Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Wood
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Bronze
19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Glass
20th Century French Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Glass
20th Century French Art Nouveau Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Glass
18th Century English George III Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Porcelain
2010s British Victorian Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Wood
20th Century Czech Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
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