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.
1960s Japanese Vintage Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Leather, Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Danish Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Aluminum
1960s Danish Vintage Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Leather, Walnut
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Chrome
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Steel
1970s Italian Vintage Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Aluminum
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Elm
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Leather, Oak
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Velvet, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Velvet
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Brass
Early 2000s Spanish Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Brass, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Korean Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Mid-20th Century American Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Leather, Wood
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Los Angeles Modernism 2015
1970s Unknown Vintage Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Steel
1970s German Vintage Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Stainless Steel
Late 20th Century Italian Los Angeles Modernism 2015
1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Aluminum
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Leather, Beech
2010s American Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Stainless Steel
Late 20th Century Italian Los Angeles Modernism 2015
1950s Austrian Vintage Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Mid-20th Century Danish Los Angeles Modernism 2015
1960s American Vintage Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Chrome
1880s French Louis XIII Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Cotton, Walnut
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Bouclé, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Leather, Fabric, Wood
1960s English Georgian Vintage Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Fabric, Lacquer, Walnut
Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Wood
Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Fabric, Bentwood
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Fabric, Wood
1910s Austrian Jugendstil Vintage Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Bentwood
Late 20th Century Austrian Modern Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Beech
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Elm
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Aluminum
1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Chrome
Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Nutwood
Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Leather, Beech
1910s Austrian Jugendstil Vintage Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Beech
Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Bentwood
Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Beech
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Fabric, Foam, Poplar
Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Beech
1980s Austrian Modern Vintage Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Metal
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Wicker
Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Beech
1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Fabric, Beech
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Fabric, Wood
20th Century French Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Cane, Wood
19th Century Danish Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Beech
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Leather, Wood
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Fabric, Bentwood
1910s Austrian Jugendstil Vintage Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Pearwood
Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Beech
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Beech, Bentwood
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