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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USAF Strategic Air Command Task Force Metal Sign, 1980's.
Located in Canterbury, GB
A very rare US Air force base metal sign, with reflective red paint and white reflective lettering to read 'USAF Strategic Air Command Task Force' with dimensions of 114cm by 71.5cm....
Category
1980s Vintage Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Metal
Late 19th-Early 20th Century Model by Marcus Sommer
By Marcus Sommer
Located in London, GB
A late 19th early 20th century medical model on a wooden stand with removable plaster organs, by Marcus Sommer of Sonnerberg, Germany. With original label.
Category
19th Century German Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Plaster, Wood
English 1920s George V Period Gaff Cutter Pond Yacht with Red Sails
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English George V period Gaff Cutter pond yacht from circa 1920 with red sails on custom base. This elegant English George V period Gaff Cutter pond yacht, dating back to circa 192...
Category
Early 20th Century English Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Canvas, Wood
5 Studio Del Campo 1960’s Enamel Pieces
By Studio Del Campo
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A lovely collection of 1960’s Studio Del Campo enameled pieces. There are 5 pieces, 2 lighters, 2 ashtrays and a bud vase. The vase and lighters are likely bronze or brass based, the...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Antique Model of Ulm Cathedral
By Michael Molz
Located in Atlanta, GA
Stunning and rare scale model of the Ulm Cathedral, completed in 1925 by Michael Molz of Los Angeles. It is in remarkably good condition and features sta...
Category
Early 20th Century North American Gothic Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Wood
Rolling Stones Band 1989 "Steel Wheels Tour" Custom Made Snooker Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
From the Rolling Stones Band "Steel Wheels Tour" is a custom made Snooker table.
On the 1989 Steel wheels tour table, which was decorated with names of classic Rolling Stones’ hits, had legs mounted with replicas of John Pasche’s famous 1970 “Tongue and Lips” artwork...
Category
1970s North American Vintage Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Felt, Laminate, Wood
French Louis Philippe Style Miniature Armoire
Located in Winter Park, FL
An early 20th Century French Louis Philippe style miniature doll armoire. Mahogany veneer with inlay detail and pine as a secondary wood. Mirrored door wi...
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis Philippe Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Marble
Set of Sixteen Leather Bound Book by Charles Reade
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of sixteen leather bound books by Charles Reade. Charles Reade was known for his novels that often combined elements of romance, social injustice, and moral earnestness. His wo...
Category
19th Century American Other Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Leather, Paper
Set of Seven Leather Volumes of Daniel De Foe's Works
By George Bell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare set of Daniel Defoe's works published in 1878 by George Bell & son's in London. George Bell & Sons was a reputable publisher in the 19th century, known for producing high-qua...
Category
1870s English Other Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Leather, Paper
Lucite Checker Set
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Lucite Checker Set probably from the late 1970's or early 80's. Set consists of round and square pieces. Board is about 3/4" thick with engraved deep lines. Overall clean condition!
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Lucite
R.M. Schindler 4 volumn Set of his Architectual Drawings
By Rudolph Schindler
Located in Philadelphia, PA
4 Volumn Set, The Architectual Drawings of R.M. Schindler. Edited by David Gebhard from the University of California/ Santa Barbara. A series in the Garland Architectual Archives. ...
Category
1990s American Modern Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Paper
Carved and Painted Children's Toy Skittle Game Set from England, circa 1940
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Four sets of skittle pins painted to look like toy soldiers from 1940s England. The bright, cheery colors and elegant carving make these an especially char...
Category
1940s English Vintage Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Wood
Pair of 19th Century Juggler Pins
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 19th century juggler's pins with beautiful black and gold painting. A whimsical sculptural accent with unique history.
England, cir...
Category
1890s English Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Wood
Set of Six 1940s Disney Print Plates
By Disney Studios
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Steel printmaking plates from various Disney pictures. Beautiful trace remnants of original ink gives these plates a painterly appeal. Fabulous displayed as a collection or individua...
Category
1940s American Vintage Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Steel
1900 Set of Five French Factory Portfolios in Leather
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of five leather factory portfolios with embossed gilt titles and brass hardware. A unique addition to any desk or library, these beautifully bound ...
Category
20th Century French Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Leather
Massive Merchant Schooner Model
Located in Greenwich, CT
Impressive and rare example of a model English merchant sailing vessel, circa 1860, that plied the China Trade from England to Hong Kong. The ship has the sail rig of the Sandy Hook pilot boats...
Category
1860s English Sporting Art Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Linen, Wood
Daiya Japan 1960s Motorcycle - Stunt Driver - Tin Motorcycle Tin Toy
Located in Catania, IT
Daiya brand tin motorcycle made in Japan 1960s
in very good condition consistent with the wear and tear of time
See photos in details.
Measures:
Length 27 cms
Width 13 cm
Height ...
Category
1960s Japanese Vintage Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Massachusetts Institute of Technology Collectibles
Located in Riverdale, NY
Mid Century Massachusetts Institute of Technology Collectibles. Upgrade your legacy and clout with a few well placed trinkets from Mid Century M.I.T. sca...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Porcelain, Wood, Paper
Large Vintage Die in Mother-of-Pearl and Rosewood, Denmark
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Large Danish Paperweight Die in Rosewood and Mother-of-Pearl, Mid-Century Modern. Measures: 2 Inch.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Rosewood
Jewelry By Architects
By Barbara Radice, Cleto Munari
Located in New York, NY
First American edition monograph on jewelry designed by a who's who of Postmodern architects from the collection of design impresario Cleto Munari, who commissioned the pieces featured in the book. Includes work by Mario Bellini, Michele De Lucchi, Peter Eisenman, Michael Graves, Hans Hollein, Arata Isozaki, Richard Meier, Allesandro Mendini...
Category
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Paper
1974 Muhammed Ali Champion Black Light Poster
Located in Garnerville, NY
Black light lithograph poster of Muhammed Ali, circa 1974. Published by Poster Originals, Hollywood, California, 1974, J. Sposato. Produced a year before Ali and Joe Frazier's Thrill...
Category
1970s American Post-Modern Vintage Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Paper
Bel Ava Washbasin by Studio Nosqua
Located in Geneve, CH
Bel Ava Washbasin by Studio Nosqua
Dimensions: D 52 x W 52 x H 93 cm
Material: Glass.
Basin drain not included.
Between desertic expanses and frozen mountains, Bela Ava offers you ...
Category
2010s French Post-Modern Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Glass
Render by Callum Campbell
Located in Geneve, CH
Render by Callum Campbell
Objects for self-collection
Signed and numbered
Dimensions: W 24 x D 8.8 H 36 cm
Materials: Brass, stainless steel
Finish: Polished
Physical appearance...
Category
2010s Australian Modern Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Autoumn Leaf Swing by Veronica Mar
Located in Geneve, CH
Autoumn leaf swing by Veronica Mar
Dimensions: D55 x W33 x H7 cm
Materials: Aluminium white lacquered
Weight: 3 kg.
Numbered and limited edition to 88 pieces.
Also available i...
Category
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Aluminum
Leaf Swing by Veronica Mar
Located in Geneve, CH
Leaf Swing by Veronica Mar
Dimensions: D55 x W33 x H7 cm
Materials: iroko Wood, Hemp
Weight: 1.5 kg.
Numbered and limited edition to 88 pieces.
Also available in different mat...
Category
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Hemp, Wood
Gold Autoumn Leaf Swing by Veronica Mar
Located in Geneve, CH
Gold Autoumn Leaf Swing by Veronica Mar
Dimensions: D55 x W33 x H7 cm
Materials: Bronze gold plated. GOLD 24K
Weight: 19 kg.
Numbered and Limited Edition
Also available in dif...
Category
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Gold, Bronze
Ilmari Tapiovaara, Interior Architect (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
This catalogue relates to an exhibition which took place in New York in 2001, on the work and furniture designs of Ilmari Tapiovaara, who in the mid twentieth century - 1940s and 195...
Category
20th Century Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Paper
Caja De Musica Music Box by Acoocooro
Located in Geneve, CH
Caja De Musica Music box by Acoocooro
Dimensions: W 54 x D 54 x H 119 cm.
Materials: Hand-carved solid oak wood table/pedestal and box; Corian resin box cover; steel and solid wood...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Steel
French Hand-Painted Lady Sculpture Door Stop in Solid Cast Iron
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Late 19th century door stop, France, circa 1880.
This lady sculpture is made in heavy solid cast iron and is in it original hand-painted colors.
Category
19th Century English Folk Art Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Iron
Jorge Zalszupin Modern Design in Brazil Book by Maria Loschiavo dos Santos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Jorge Zalszupin Modern Design in Brazil book by Maria Cecilia Loschiavo dos Santos published in Brazil in 2014 in Portuguese and English. Never published i...
Category
2010s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Paper
Hicks into the 1980's (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
This is a scarce commercial brochure produced by the David Hicks organisation as a marketing tool. By 1980 David Hicks and his business had a large international presence and client ...
Category
1980s Vintage Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Paper
Exstremely Rare Collection Alcoa Aluminum String Instruments, Bass, Cello, Violin
By Alcoa Aluminum
Located in Buffalo, NY
This set took me over 20 years to procure.....Dont miss this opportunity!!!!Being offered extremely rare collection of aluminum string instruments,,string bass, ,cello,,and violin....... circa 1930s, all 3 instruments originaly wood grain painted, have been stripped and polished.. re-strung and set up, new bridge and custom (alcoa) tail piece, original ebony fret board, All play and Sound amazing. If purchasing to play, wonderful decorative sculpture,
Pfretzschner aluminum bass
In 1928, The Aluminum Company of America manufactured 50 aluminum double basses...
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Seguso Murano submerged glass table lighter 1960s
Located in Catania, IT
Submerged Murano glass amber table lighter by Flavio Poli for Seguso. 1960s
in very good condition as pictured
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Murano Glass
Sea Vixen Martin Baker Ejection Seat. Certified 1960. Refinished with Hand.
Located in Canterbury, GB
An upward fire ejection seat, deactivated, from a De Havilland Sea Vixen, manufactured and issued/ certified 1960. Now, restored and converted into a perfect and fully functioning domestic or office seat...
Category
1960s Other Vintage Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Metal
Collection Connaissance des Arts Decoration by Claude Fregnac (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
A scarce vintage book featuring the creations of the 20th century's top interior designers. When first published Decoration was already an impressive book, with its excellent colour photography, top-quality interiors and stellar cast of designers. It is now a decorating classic and is much sort after. The book's aim is to illustrate how to mix both traditional and contemporary elements in an interior. It does this through text and illustrations of an international selection of homes, owned and decorated by the likes of Francois Catroux, Valentino, David Mlinaric, David Hicks, Alberto Pinto, Charles...
Category
20th Century Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Paper
Jazz: Henri Matisse (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
Limited Edition. A painter's book The first complete work designed in gouache and cut-out paper by Matisse, JAZZ is the most accomplished painter's book. The set of colour plates, b...
Category
20th Century Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Paper
Dumfries House: A Chippendale Commission (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
These are the now very scarce set of two catalogues produced by Christie's for the sale of the contents of Dumfries House which contained a large collec...
Category
18th Century Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Paper
Hindi Sandstone Carving of Nandi / Nandikeshwara, 600-800 Years Old
Located in Kastrup, DK
Hindu sandstone carving depicting Nandi God in human form.
600-800 years old most likely older.
An exceptional sculpture carved in sandstone from te...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Burmese Other Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Sandstone
Rustic Taxidermy White Tail Deer Buck Antlers Horns Dark Wall-Mounted Plaque 70s
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern white tail deer buck antlers, horns on a dark brown wooden wall-mounted plaque.
Great Taxidermy Plaque Mount, wall sculpture for ...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Antler, Leather, Wood
American Rustic Country Style Hand Carved Burl Wood Pipe Holders, Set of 3
Located in Miami, FL
American rustic country style hand carved burl wood pipe holders, set of 3.
Set of three hand carved solid burl wood pipe holders.
Measures: Two smaller pieces 4.38 inches L x 2.5 ...
Category
Late 20th Century American American Craftsman Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Burl
Wood Foundry Mold, Italy, 1980s
Located in Milan, IT
Marvelous wood foundry mold.
Small scale architectural attitude piece also available in different landscapes.
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Wood
Ensembles Mobiliers 18 Volume (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
This is a brand new (apart from volume 1/2 which is in a mylar cover for protection there is a 1cm tear in the front top left hand corner) still in cellophane complete 18 volume set...
Category
20th Century Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Paper
Antique English Asprey Co. Sterling Silver and Antler Gimbal Lighter, Circa 1920
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Sterling Silver and Antler Gimbal Lighter Signed Asprey Co., Circa 1920's.
Category
Early 20th Century English Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Sterling Silver
Christie's The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
Christie's hardback auction catalogue Wednesday 27th and Thursday 28th October 1999 New York.
In October of 1999, Anna Strasberg sourced Christie’s, the renowned auction company, to ...
Category
20th Century Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Paper
Old Compass reproduction 1944 London, brown Color
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Old Compass reproduction 1944 London, brown Color
Category
20th Century English Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Metal
Set of 3 Sarreid LTD Mexico Tin Metal Sports Player Team Mid-Century Modern
By Sarreid Ltd.
Located in Miami, FL
Sarreid Ltd. Mexico handcrafted Mid-Century Modern tin metal sports player figurine, set of 3.
Marked and numbered at the base.
Rare Collector's Items.
Category
1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Tin
RARE , LARGE Complete set of 8 Christmas Putz Houses, loofah trees, balconies
By Leo Putz
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare , large, complete set of 8 Christmas PUTZ Houses,, Loofah Trees, balconies, etc.. In original box.Amazing original condition. Stamped on bottom MADE ...
Category
1920s Japanese Folk Art Vintage Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Laminate, Paper
Antique Large Bisque Porcelain Holy Water Font with Angels
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rare antique large bisque porcelain holy water font with angels.
A beautiful quality large antique holy water font for the wall, made of bisque porcelain. Depiction of three angels ...
Category
20th Century Italian Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Porcelain
Rob. Mallet Stevens: Architecture, Furniture, Interior Design (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
by J F Pinchon
Rob Mallet-Stevens (1886-1945) was one of the more controversial architects of the modern movement and, along with Le Corbusier, the most influential figure in French ...
Category
20th Century Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Paper
Sterling Silver "Bamboo" Lighter by Hermès, France, c. 1950s
By Hermès
Located in New York City, NY
Vintage "bamboo" Lighter in Sterling Silver by Hermès, France, c. 1950s
Engraved on the underside with maker's name.
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Sterling Silver
20th Century French Silver & Gold Plated 'Shotgun' Smoking Set, Hermes, c.1960
By Hermès
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A wondrously luxurious novelty smoking set made by the celebrated Parisian luxury retailer Hermes. This rare set, no longer in production, and very hard to acquire would make the per...
Category
20th Century French Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Gold Plate, Silver Plate
Silver and Brass Lighter, Hermes, Italy, c. 1970
By Hermès
Located in New York City, NY
This vintage Hermes lighter is meticulously crafted in brass and silver and adorned with the iconic Hermes logo.
Category
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Sterling Silver, Brass
Hermes Solid Silver Cigarette Box & Matchbox With Gold Horse Detail c.1960
By Hermès
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A Vintage mid-20th Century Hermes cigarette box and matchbox holder crafted from solid silver, adorned with exquisite gold horse detailing. This exceptional set, dating back to 1960,...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Silver
A Pair Of "Deva" Earrings By Hermes, France c.2010
By Hermès
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A pair of “Deva“ earrings manufactured by Hermes, France. Aside from the elegant stud at the back, the earrings have been entirely carved out of wood and then lacquered, giving a lov...
Category
2010s French Other Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Wood
Mid 20th Century French Hermes Solid Silver Gilt Smoker's Requisites c.1940
By Hermès
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Stylish mid 20th Century French Art Deco Hermes 3 piece vermeil solid silver smoker's requisites, contained in the original Hermes fitted grosgrain case, comprising four cigarette ca...
Category
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Silver
20th Century, French Ceramic Ashtray by Hermes
By Hermès
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A ceramic ashtray by Hermes, made in France in the latter half of the 20th century. These ashtrays have always been very collectable with the vintag...
Category
20th Century French Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Nickel Plated Bronze Table Top Fire Engine Bell
Located in New York, NY
This antique bronze tabletop fire engine bell with a wood base is a rare find. Its nickel-plated bronze construction exudes vintage charm, making it a...
Category
Early 20th Century American Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Bronze, Nickel
U.S Propellers Inc. Birch Drone Propeller
Located in New York, NY
U.S Propellers Inc. was established in 1942 as a manufacturer of aircraft propellers for the United States military during World War II. It played a crucial role in supporting aviati...
Category
20th Century American Industrial Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Birch
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