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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Handmade Nouveau Wood Shelf by Jiří Krejčiřík
By Jiri Krejcirik
Located in Geneve, CH
Handmade Nouveau wood shelf by Jirí Krejcirík
Dimensions: 130 x 50 x 220 cm
Material: Birch Wood
Also available in other materials and dimensions.
The furniture is inspired by Cze...
Category
2010s Czech Post-Modern Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Birch, Wood
Big Bull, Leather Library, Werner Neumann
By Werner Neumann
Located in Geneve, CH
Big bull
Material: wooden frame covered with
leather.
Size: 190 x 150 x 42 cm.
Werner Neumann's organic collection: Werner Neumann was just doodling away. And then decited to t...
Category
2010s Dutch Organic Modern Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Leather
Rare 19th Century Yellow Chinese Apothecary Cabinet 67 Sectioned Drawers
Located in Somis, CA
A stunning 19th century Chinese apothecary cabinet with 64 regular and 3 large drawers under a moulded cornice. Labeled in refined, hand written Chinese calligraphy with the names of...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Wood
19th Century Chemist Drawers 20 Drawer Pharmacists Cabinet
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
19th century Chemist drawers 20 drawer Pharmacists cabinet
This is a delightful piece of Social History, it has been made in to a free standing C...
Category
Mid-19th Century Industrial Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Pine
Victorian Mahogany 5-Drawer Pharmacy Chest of Drawers
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Victorian mahogany 5-drawer pharmacy chest of drawers
This is an unusual piece of Victorian furniture it is a tall chest of 5 deep graduated drawers,...
Category
Late 19th Century Industrial Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Mahogany
Rare Original Chinese Herbal Apothecary’s 25 Drawer Chest
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Rare Original Chinese Herbal Apothecary’s 25 Drawer Chest.
This is a Chinese Apothecary Cabinet it was once used by a Herbal Physician to keep the herb...
Category
19th Century Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Pine
Knight’s Castile Chemist Shop Display Soap Dispensing Cabinet
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Knight’s Castile Chemist Shop Display Soap Dispensing Cabinet
This is a very rare piece, the upper glazed section holds 3 different soaps (Red Band, Purple Band and Gold Band) which each drop down to a hinged dispenser at the bottom
The cabinet is a counter top piece, it has the original Knights Castile logos painted on the sides and the red band on the front of the glass section
The Cabinet is 24” high...
Category
Early 1900s Victorian Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Walnut
1930s Wall Art Deco Display or Apothecary Cabinet in Solid Oak Wax-Polished
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Italian 1930s small Art Deco wall display cabinet with bevelled crystal in oakwood with brass handle and hinges closure, polished to wax
This ca...
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Pharmacy Shop Display Cabinet, Turkey Sponge
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Pharmacy Shop Display Cabinet, Turkey Sponge
This charming Victorian shop display cabinet is made in plate glass, the top section has a “D” sha...
Category
20th Century English Victorian Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Glass
Victorian Collectors Cabinet, “Portable Museum” with Contents
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Victorian collectors cabinet, “Portable Museum” with contents
A charming Victorian Educational Activity, the cabinet is made in fruitwoo...
Category
Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Fruitwood
Set of Two Oriental Apothecary Cabinets Wood, Metal Possibly China, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Both practically equal, they present a superior space enhanced with simple geometric compositions pierced and a handrail in the lower area; the body has a series of small drawers wit...
Category
19th Century Asian Other Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Wood
French Country Style Cherrywood Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
Dealer: S138XX
Category
20th Century French Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Wood
Chinese Lacquered Medecinchest, Second Quarter of the 19th Century
Located in Kastrup, DK
A Chinese lacquered apothecary, circa 1820-1840.
77 drawers each with Chinese script for, herbs, minerals and natural remedies.
Original restored lacquer with a wonderful warm color...
Category
1830s Chinese Qing Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Elm
19th Century Painted Apothecary Chest with Removable Locking Doors
Located in Nantucket, MA
Thirty drawer 19th century apothecary chest in green paint, having seven rows of four drawers above a pair of drawers. The green painted drawers with red painted pulls and framing al...
Category
Mid-19th Century American Country Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Wood
20th Century English Mahogany Forty Drawers Haberdashery Cabinet, c.1920
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early-20th Century English hand crafted mahogany haberdashery, this piece has forty open drawers protected by later painted glass. A very practical and a truly wonderful conv...
Category
20th Century British Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Glass, Wood
Apothecary Medicine Chest with 45 Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
A Chinese Qing Dynasty apothecary / pharmacy medicine chest.
Front in original red lacquer with 45 drawers (42 small drawers + 3 larger drawers at the bottom).
ach drawer with hand written Chinese calligraphy in black lacquer.
These were used to store and organise Chinese herbs...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Wood
19th Ctr. Apothecary Medicine Chest with 45 Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
A Chinese Qing Dynasty apothecary / pharmacy medicine chest.
Front in original red lacquer with 45 drawers (42 small drawers + 3 larger drawers at the bottom).
Each drawer with hand written Chinese calligraphy in black lacquer. These were used to store and organise Chinese herbs...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Wood
Apothecary / Medicin Chest of Drawer
Located in Kastrup, DK
Medicine chest in original red lacquer with 40 drawers. with Chinese calligraphy in lacquer.
These were used to store and organise Chinese herbs and the...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Elm
Antique Lacquered Gilded Bookcase, Carved Columns & Friezes, 19th Century Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Ancient large lacquered and gilded bookcase, hand-carved with columns and rich gilded friezes, built entirely by hand in the middle of the 19th century for an important building in n...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Wood
Antique Pharmacy Moble in Walnut with Drawers, Raised Day, Bookcase, Swiss, 1800
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique pharmacy in walnut with drawers, raised a day, Swiss origin, second half of the 19th century, composed of a corner unit and a small piece of furniture.
Pharmacy in perfect c...
Category
Late 19th Century Swiss Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Walnut
Antique Pharmacy Cabinet, Walnut Bookcases and Glass Doors with Sign, '800 Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Complete antique pharmacy cabinet, with 3 open bookcases on the sides, 1 bookcase with drawers and 2 original doors with glass and enameled mirror sign. ...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Antique Herbal Pharmacy Cabinet with Named Drawers, Early 19th Century, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique pharmacy / herbalist cabinet with many small drawers and visible part in the base, dark green lacquered with mustard greens, identifying writings of the various essences on s...
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Wood
Curved Chest of Drawers, Mahogany, Three Drawers, 1890
Located in Lejre, DK
Curved chest of drawers made of mahogany and three drawers, in nice antique condition from the 1890s.
Measurements in cm: H - 78 cm, W - 71 cm and D - 45...
Category
1890s Danish Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Bookcase Cabinets, circa 1860, France
Located in Girona, Spain
Pair of bookcase cabinets.
Made with walnut.
Very decorative piece with elephants carved in the wood.
Three shelves made with glass.
Very...
Category
Late 19th Century French Greek Revival Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Walnut
1890 Oak Mercantile Counter / Sorting Bin
Located in Surrey, BC
A very unusual store counter no doubt from a general store featuring lined bins for fruit or vegetables. The counter style was used in a country kitchen for the last 25 years.
Made ...
Category
Late 19th Century Canadian Country Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Oak
Apothecary Traveling Set, England 1790
Located in Milan, IT
Mahogany and brass box, with a drawer in the front. The upper part opens and inside a group of glass bottles ( some with labels), placed in comp...
Category
Late 18th Century British Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Brass
Domestic Medicine Chest by Thompson & Capper
By Thompson & Capper
Located in New Orleans, LA
An invaluable addition to the 19th century home, this domestic medicine chest contained nearly everything needed to nurse a member of the house...
Category
19th Century English Other Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Brass
Iron and Glass Vitrine, 1920s Argentina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Slender Art Deco Vitrine made in the 1920s, Argentina. Rectangular frame sitting atop tapered legs. Original glass frame and door. Three glass shelves. Original lock with working key...
Category
1920s Argentine Vintage Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Iron
Large Bank of French Art Deco Filing Drawers, circa 1930s
Located in Gloucester, GB
Large bank of French Art Deco filing drawers, circa 1930s.
- Solid oak drawers and frame
- Oak ply panels on the sides
- Geometric cup handles
- 21...
Category
1930s French Industrial Vintage Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Oak
Early 20th Century Mahogany Solicitors Drawers
Located in Gloucester, GB
Early 20th century mahogany solicitors drawers
- Mahogany drawers
- Paneled sides and back
- Original brass pulls
- Original sprung documents holder in the drawers
- English, ...
Category
Early 1900s English Late Victorian Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Mahogany
Haberdashery Cabinet by E Pollard & Co., circa 1910
Located in Gloucester, GB
Haberdashery Cabinet By E Pollard & Co circa 1910
- Solid Oak throughout
- Panelled sides
- 32 pullout drawers
- 8 Larger drawers
- English ~ 1910
- 141cm wide x 207cm tall ...
Category
1910s English Vintage Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Oak
English 19th Century Apothecary Chest in Mahogany and Pine Now on Bespoke Stand
Located in Wells, ME
English 19th century apothecary chest of twelve drawers in mahogany with pine carcass. Original glass labels have some damage, original glass handles. We have made a bespoke stand wi...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Mahogany, Pine
Early 20th Century Apothecary Drawers, circa 1910
Located in Gloucester, GB
Early 20th century Apothecary Drawers circa 1910
- Mahogany drawers
- Wooden handles
- Original gold leaf labels
- English ~ 1910
- 94cm wide x 53cm deep x 140m tall
Condition Rep...
Category
1910s English Victorian Vintage Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Mahogany
Unique Wall Mounted Storage Cabinet by Randy Shull, USA, circa 1996
By Randy Shull
Located in Jersey City, NJ
"Amulet" sculptural, wall-mounted cabinet in polychromatic painted wood, with a variety of small applied objects, was designed and handmade by furniture maker, interior architectural...
Category
1990s Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Vintage Blue Boho Chic Moroccan Spice Shelf or Rack , a Pair
Located in Plainview, NY
A stunning pair of vintage hand painted Moroccan spice shelves or racks. The shelves are finely hand painted featuring fine moorish and arabesque motifs, painted in light blue and de...
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Wood
1930s Mercantile Display Case Vintage Glass Store Cabinet Boutique NYC Retail
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Heavily Worn and Patinated, Scarred and Marred.
2 Sliding Glass Door Slant Front Display Floor Case. Lighting was added later and is working. More shelves could be added, but it c...
Category
1930s American Industrial Vintage Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Birch
Early 20th Century Antique Pine Apothecary Store Counter Cabinet Kitchen Island
Located in Round Top, TX
Fun and function abound in this free standing pine kitchen island with 24 drawers. This delightful pine apothecary originally served as a shop counter or storage cabinet. Counters si...
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Wood, Pine
Late 19thc Gilt and Paint Decorated Tansu Cabinet 8 Drawers 2 Doors
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous late 19thc Tansu cabinet with 8 drawers of various sizes behind two doors that have the lock & key. Gilt and Paint Decorated on all sides except back and bottom. Fronts of a...
Category
1890s Chinese Chinese Chippendale Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Brass
William & Mary Seaweed Marquetry Inlaid Cabinet by Gerrit Jensen (c. 1634-1715)
By Gerrit Jensen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An Anglo-Dutch William and Mary Seaweed Marquetry cabinet on stand by Gerrit Jensen, Royal Cabinetmaker
England, circa 1690
The cabinet is c...
Category
Late 17th Century British William and Mary Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Brass
Spanish Renaissance Revival Oak Side Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
Spanish Renaissance Revival oak side cabinet or credenza, with two openwork doors featuring cast iron hinges and enhanced with carved foliage patterns.
Dealer: S138XX
Category
20th Century Spanish Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Metal
19th Century Rare Victorian Mahogany Jewellers Display Case Counter
Located in Surrey, BC
A very good solid mahogany jewellers showcase in old finish , multi drawers , brass hardware details, and glass front doors.. This is a rare beauty acquired in Scotland years ago and brought to Canada. An exceptional piece with removal;e glass...
Category
Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Brass
Vintage Bookcase in Lacquered and Gilded Wood, 1950s Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Vintage Bookcase in lacquered and gilded wood, with painted faux green marble and gold-finished molure, built in the 1950s in Italy.
It has a base with closed doors and open shelves...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Poplar
Rare and Beautiful Architectural Pagode Display Cabinet, China
Located in Antwerp, BE
Made of different species of tropical hardwood, carved with transparent scrollwork fences and panels, two dragons in the front and pagoda roofs on top.
A magnificent realisation of t...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Hardwood
Apothecary Cabinet by The Cleveland Twist Drill Company
Located in Oakville, CT
Authentic Cleveland Twist Drill oak machinist's cabinet used for storing drill bits and parts. Features brass hardware, 46 drawers, 52 cubby hole...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Metal, Brass
Art Deco Industrial Brushed Steel Apothecary Display Cabinet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Art deco, medical, apothecary cabinet features a newly brushed steel finish inside and out with top glass front display and closed drawer bottom with Bakelite handles. The actual cab...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Steel
Tall Walnut or Oak Chest of Drawers Dresser Cabinet
By Wewood
Located in Paris, FR
Very elegant timeless Apothecary style chest of drawers cabinet that provides a practical storage space for dining rooms and offices.
It is composed by drawers of different dimensio...
Category
2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Tall Walnut or Oak Chest of Drawers Dresser Cabinet
Located in Paris, FR
Very elegant timeless Apothecary style chest of drawers cabinet that provides a practical storage space for dining rooms and offices.
It is composed by drawers of different dimensio...
Category
2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Gothic Revival Apothecary Cabinet
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Wooden apothecary cabinet with carved decoration in neo-Gothic style. The capitals are carved with Baphomets holding two figures by the hair for one and fantastic birds for the other...
Category
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Oak
19th Century French 8-Drawer Red Painted Cabinet
Located in Marbella, ES
19th century French 8-drawer red painted cabinet.
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Wood
Late 19th Century Brasserie Buffet Signed Jacob Josef Kohn, 1890s
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in LEGNY, FR
Spectacular and original late 19th century carved walnut Veneer Brasserie buffet double parts signed Jacob Josef Kohn from the 1890s.
Open with six doors and two drawers. Carved raw wood...
Category
Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Pine Wood Bibliotheque, 1900s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Early 20th century French "pitch pine" wood bibliotheque in three parts removable.
Four ornaments at the top which can be removable. (You can see only two ornaments on the picture b...
Category
Early 20th Century French Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Pine, Glass
French Iroko Armoire with Beveled Mirrors in the Louis 16 Revival Style, 1900
Located in Labrit, Landes
French Armoire with two beveled mirrors
Revival Louis 16 style iroko veneer.
Finished interior with Shelves and two little drawers.
Two doors and one large drawer.
Made circa 1900.
G...
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Mirror, Wood
French Miniature Armoire with Mirror in the Bamboo Style, 1900
Located in Labrit, Landes
French mirror door miniature wardrobe 1900 in the bamboo style,
It can be used has a bathroom cabinet.
Oil painted.
One door with a shelve inside and one drawer.
Good condition.
Shi...
Category
Early 20th Century French Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Beech
French Art Deco Little Poplar Armoire with Mirror or Wall Cabinet, circa 1930
Located in Labrit, Landes
French mirror door wall cabinet.
Art deco poplar bathroom or entry cabinet.
Two shelves and one drawer.
The door knob are in brass.
Made circ...
Category
1930s French Art Nouveau Vintage Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Large Danish Drawing Cabinet, Made in Pine and Beech, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
Mid century large Danish blueprint / drawing cabinet, made in pine and beech, 1960s.
Contains four deep drawers, perfect suited for paintings.
Provience; Danish designer John Olsen...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Beech, Pine
Austrian Silver Gilt, Wood and Enamel Clock Cabinet Table
Located in New York, NY
Austrian silver-gilt, wood & enamel clock cabinet table
Classical figures painted on a gilt diaper bottom. An enamel clock face, matching the corners. Columns made of Corinthian w...
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Apothecary Cabinet, circa 1800
Located in Southall, GB
George III Apothecary cabinet
A George III mahogany apothecary cabinet.
The box has a brass military late handle set in the top and comprises a pair of doors that open and have space for six bottles.
The interior can hold four bottles and has two drawers, one for scales and the other to hold small bottles and other equipment.
To the rear of the box is a locked compartment with a sliding door designed to hold four bottles which could have been poisonous.
The box is in good condition but is missing some bottles. (Circa 1800...
Category
18th Century English Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Mahogany
3-drawer cabinet of lacquer carved wood and steel from SoShiro Ainu collection
By SoShiro
Located in London, GB
The Mini Aid Wellness Cabinet from SoShiro’s Ainu collection, a collaboration between award-winning artist Toru Kaizawa and Shiro Muchiri, was initially imagined as a large-scale med...
Category
2010s Japanese International Style Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Stainless Steel