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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Antique 18 Karat Yellow Gold Knitting Needle Caps
Located in Rotterdam, NL
These rare antique needle caps made of 18 karat yellow gold. The needle caps are connected with each other through a belcher chain and hook. These caps were used for knitting tools a...
Category
Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Ruby and Gold Cufflinks
Located in Geneva, CH
Ruby, Mother of Pearl and Gold Cufflinks.
Diameter: 1.80 cm.
Chain length: 2.00 cm.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Ruby, Gold
A Rock Crystal Box with Enamelled Gold mounts, Algernon Asprey LTD, Sheffield.
Located in Paris, FR
An oval, the lid applied with a pink enamel flower and green leaves on which rests a gold butterfly with pierced wings, twisted rope cagework mounts, the base rim engraved 'Designed & enamelled by Philip Barnes, made by Ron Edwards for Algernon Asprey...
Category
1970s English Vintage Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold, Enamel
Gold pills box, Early 19th century
Located in Paris, FR
Exceptional rectangular box or snuff box in four-tone gold. The hinged lid in fine relief has an astonishing composition: the central panel in amati gold is decorated with symmetrica...
Category
1810s French Empire Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Gold
Charles X gilt bronze and mother of pearl box with flowers
Located in Paris, FR
Fine rectangular mother of pearl box engraved with garlands of leaves and gilt bronze mounts, finely chiseled with interlacing, garlands and flower basket resting on four winged lion...
Category
1820s French Romantic Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Pearl, Bronze
Cigarette or Card Case 20th Century.
Located in Paris, FR
Large rectangular case in enameled gold. The panels of the case are embellished with translucent, royal blue enamel that reveals the intricate wave pattern in the gold underneath. Ea...
Category
20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
18k Gold, Enamel
Early 19th century Gold box.
Located in Paris, FR
An important rectangular gold snuff box with rounded corners. The hinged cover is decorated with parallel strips forming a diamond pattern. The cover and base panels are adorned with...
Category
1820s French Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Gold
Mid-19th century Hanau Gold Box.
Located in Paris, FR
A cartouche-shaped gold box. The hinged lid, the base and the sides are chiseled with flowers and scrolls as well as rocaille patterns in slight relief. The lid has a chiseled bouque...
Category
Mid-19th Century German Baroque Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Gold
Enamelled gold Swiss box. Late 18th century.
Located in Paris, FR
Rectangular enamelled gold box. The hinged lid is decorated with a scene of young people dressed in neoclassical clothing and approaching near an altar where officiates a person dres...
Category
1780s Swiss Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Gold, Enamel
Antique ‘tam O Shanter’ Beaded Stone Set Ladies Coin Purse
Located in Wilmslow, GB
An outstanding example of an antique purse in the style of a 'tam o shanter' coin purse, so called because their form is similar to the style of hat. This antique purse is a great example with it's fabulous colors and ornate micro beading plus the stylish jewelled top. There is also a small vanity...
Category
19th Century Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
KJ Brass Dessin Fournir Chelsea Ceiling Lighting Fixture
Located in St Helens, GB
As new.
A very stylish Dessin Fournir ceiling light. Complete with original tag. No longer available direct.
Finely made from brass.
16 1/2" width, 28 7/8" height.
Designed by Palmer Hargrave
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Brass
1920’s Blue Enamel Art Deco Powder Compact by Richard Hudnut
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
This beautiful round compact has squared off edges, the enamel is in an unusual duck egg blue and a contrasting deeper blue on the front, being completed...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Enamel
Red & Black Enamel Art Deco Powder Compact by Deere The Reich-Ash Corp 1920’s
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
This beautiful compact has a stunning bright red and black enamel front, a classic Art Deco ladies combination compact in wonderful condition inside and out. At the base you will fin...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Enamel
Art Deco Black & Red Enamel Round Powder Compact 1920's
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
This is a very attractive and good quality piece. Delightfully Art Deco in style, the slightly domed top is decorated in an abstract design in chrome, red and black enamel. The base ...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Enamel
Colleen B. Rosenblat Tourmaline Garnet Gold Scarab and Box
By Colleen B. Rosenblat
Located in Hamburg, DE
Box of Scarab with 22K yellow gold, 1 green tourmaline 212ct.,
4 red garnet 3,24ct. and 4 green tourmaline 3,76ct.
Category
Early 2000s German Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Garnet, Tourmaline, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Bilston & Battersea Enamel Christmas Box 1979
Located in Wilmslow, GB
The perfect keepsake. A Vintage Bilston & Battersea Enamel 1979 Christmas Box. Crafted in glass enamel and gold plate. In very good vintage condition....
Category
1970s Vintage Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Set of 12 Placeholder-Animals in Sterling Silver
Located in Roma, IT
These 12 sterling silver animals are handmade by our artisans with the ancient techniques of lost wax casting and chisel. They serve to embellish and enrich the set table. Behind ea...
Category
2010s Italian Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Sterling Silver
18K Gold Flat Mesh Petite Purse
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is an 18kt gold flat mesh petite coin purse. It is made of multiples interwoven tiny rings. It closes and opens easily with a kiss-lock clasp. It is a s...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
18k Gold
Seahorse Family 925 Sterling Silver - Enamel
Located in ROTTACH-EGERN, DE
Seahorse Family 925 Sterling Silver - 516,9g
Size: High 12,5cm Baby 6,5cm
The silver figurines of the Italian manufactory Saturno are faithful reproductions of animals. In affecti...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Hasenfamilie 925 Sterling Silber emailliert
Located in ROTTACH-EGERN, DE
Hasenfamilie aus 925 Sterlingsilber - emailliert
Gewicht: 552,5g
Höhe: Vater 9cm - Mutter 7cm - Baby 5cm
Die Silberfiguren der italienischen Manufaktur Saturno sind originalgetreu...
Category
2010s Italian Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Silver Partridge handicraft
By Lazzerini Argenteria
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Silver Partridge handicraft
Category
1980s Italian Early Victorian Vintage Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Silver
Silver Gazelle handicraft
By Lazzerini Argenteria
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Silver Gazelle handicraft
Category
1980s Italian Early Victorian Vintage Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Silver
Edwardian Old Cut Diamond Foliate Scroll Tiara in Silver and Gold
Located in London, GB
A truly elegant Edwardian old cut diamond tiara set in silver and gold, circa 1910.
This beautifully handcrafted tiara is composed of a number ...
Category
1910s Swedish Edwardian Vintage Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Elephant Puppy Sculpture in Silver
By Lazzerini Argenteria
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Elephant Puppy sculpture in silver
Category
1980s Italian Early Victorian Vintage Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Silver
Art deco powder box with diamond in 18k yellow gold
Located in Berlin, BE
Immerse yourself in the dreamlike beauty of this exquisite Art Deco powder compact, an opulent masterpiece crafted in 18k yellow gold. Weighing an imp...
Category
1960s French Art Deco Vintage Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Lapponia tie clip from Finland 18k yellow gold
By Lapponia
Located in Berlin, BE
Indulge in the timeless elegance of Lapponia with this exquisite tie clip. Crafted by Lapponia, a renowned brand from Finland, this tie clip features a beautifully simple yet sophist...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Aesthetic Movement Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Louis Vuitton Art Deco Prototype Collection 2011 Limited Edition
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Berlin, DE
Louis Vuitton prototype of the limited "Art Déco" shoulder bag in purple/turquoise from the 2011 collection.
Prototype!
1 of 1 piece unique!...
Category
2010s Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Faberge Gold and Gem Set Paperknife by Eric Kollin
By Fabergé
Located in London, GB
A Fabergé yellow gold and gem-set paperknife with book-blade, with a "samaradok" molten texture handle set with a ruby, sapphire and diamond, workmaster Eric Kollin, St Pet...
Category
Late 19th Century Russian Victorian Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Bownite and Enamel Fabergé Frame
By Fabergé
Located in London, GB
A jewelled gold-mounted bowenite and enamel frame, Fabergé, Michael Perchin, St. Petersburg, before 1899, the circular bowenite frame centred by translucent mauve bezel with applied ...
Category
1890s Russian Russian Empire Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Diamond, Other, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
Faberge Blue Enamel Gold Vanity Case
By Fabergé
Located in London, GB
A Fabergé two-colour gold and blue enamel vanity case by Workmaster A.Holmstrom, the rectangular case of three sections, the main powder compartment comprising two decorative section...
Category
20th Century Russian Edwardian Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold
Fabergé Pearl White Enamel Gold Lorgnette
By Fabergé
Located in London, GB
An important Fabergé enamel and gold lorgnette, the lorgnette comprising two circular lens within a rose gold mount, with exquisite pearl white enamel handle with engine-turned background, with yellow and rose gold floral decoration and ring termination, bearing Fabergé marks...
Category
20th Century Russian Edwardian Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Fabergé Dendritic Agate Diamond Gold and Silver Heart Brooch, Circa 1915
By Fabergé
Located in London, GB
A Fabergé dendritic agate and diamond heart shape brooch, with a heart shape dendritic agate, with inclusions suggesting trees, in a rub over settin...
Category
1910s Russian Belle Époque Vintage Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Agate, Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Faberge Bi-Color Ribbed Gold Cigarette Case
By Fabergé
Located in Capri, IT
1896 - 1908 Circa Yellow and Rose Gold Faberge Cigarette Case. Workmaster August Hollming, ST Petersburg with scratched inventory number 5695. ...
Category
1890s Russian Victorian Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Montblanc Meisterstuck Le Grand Rollerball
By Montblanc
Located in Montreal, QC
Montblanc Maesterstuck Le Grand Dore rollerball pen. Germany EX2119431. Black resin 14.5 cm preowned, in good functioning condition. No paper and no box.
Category
20th Century German Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Sydney Harbour Scene, Ric Elliot (English 1933 - 1995) Oil on Board Painting
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Sydney Harbour Scene by Ric Elliot (English – Australian 1933 - 1995) Oil on Board Painting
Dimensions:
Painting - 19 x 36cm (7.4 x 14.1 inches)
Frame – 39 x 58 x 5cm (15.3 x 22.8 ...
Category
1970s Australian Vintage Los Angeles Modernism 2015
1990s CELINE Gold Tone Metal Peg Tie / Paper Clip
By Celine
Located in London, GB
CELINE peg tie paper clip/ bookmarker in gold tone metal. featuring makers carriage CELINE on both sides of peg
Condition: vintage, 1990s, excellent
Dimensions: 3 cm x 1 cm
Category
1990s French Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Gold
“Costume Design” Painting by Romain De Tirtoff Erte. Gouache, Ink, Watercolor.
By Erté
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Painting “Costume Design”
by Romain De Tirtoff Erte (1892 - 1990)
a Russian-born French artist &
prolific designer in different fields:
fashion, jewellery, graphic arts, costume ...
Category
1960s French Vintage Los Angeles Modernism 2015
An Antique mid XIXc Chinese Cloisonne Enamel & Bronze Vase. Phoenixes & Cranes.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
An Antique mid-XIX century Chinese Qing Dynasty Vase
Cloisonné Enamel & Bronze
Vase is features phoenixes & cranes,
which symbolizes renewal & rebirth
& further decorated in floral...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Miller Bros Sterling Silver Late Victorian Exquisite Belt. Birmingham, c1899.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Bearing English Hallmarks:
Anchor - for Birmingham assay office
Letter date - for 1899
Lion Passant - for English Sterling Silver
& maker's mark: M Bros - for Miller Brothers,
w...
Category
1890s British Late Victorian Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Sterling Silver
1923 Rosenthal Ariadne A.Caasmann Porcelain Figure Figurine
By Rosenthal
Located in SE
A Rosenthal figurine of Ariadne - daughter of King Minos of Crete from Greek Mythology.
Minos put Ariadne in charge of the labyrinth where sacrifices were made as part of reparations (either to Poseidon or to Athena, depending on the version of the myth); later, she helped Theseus overcome the Minotaur and save the potential sacrificial victims. In other stories, she became the bride of the god Dionysus, with the question of her being mortal or a goddess varying in those accounts
Beautiful over - glaze hand painted figurine of a nude in natural tones arranging a wreath of flowers on her head, gilded. Modelled by Albert Caasmann...
Category
1920s German Art Nouveau Vintage Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Evan Mackley Oil On Board Flowers Painting. Framed.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Evan Mackley, Untitled, Oil on Board, 37 x 72cm
Frame size: 63 x 100
In very good condition
Evan Mackley is an Australian Postwar & Contemporary Painter, born in Victoria in 194...
Category
1970s Australian Vintage Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Painting River Lake by Erik Langker. Oil on board. Measurements: 63cm x 53cm.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Painting "River Lake"
by Erik Langker
(Australian, born in Balmain, NSW in 1898 - 1982)
Oil on Board,
It measures 63cm x 53cm
Signed lower right corner
E. Langker was an influenti...
Category
1970s Australian Vintage Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Antique XIXc Russian Brass Riza Icon. John the Baptist, Mother of God & Jesus.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
An Antique, beginning of XIXc Russian Icon,
depicting John the Baptist, Mother of God & baby Jesus
featuring repousse finely embossed brass riza / oklad
measuring 22.5cm x 27cm
...
Category
Early 1800s European Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Brass
NIKOLAI NIKOLAEVICH OBOLENSKY (1838 - 1899) Cavalry Officers at a Mountain Pass
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Important Imperial Russian Oil Painting By
Prince NIKOLAI NIKOLAEVICH OBOLENSKY (1838 - 1899)
"Cavalry Officers at a Mountain Pass"
depicting imperial guards...
Category
1850s European Russian Empire Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Aigrette Lily Comb Victorian Trembling Sapphires Old-cut Diamonds, 1880
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Aigrette Lily Comb Victorian Trembling Sapphires Old-cut Diamonds, 1880
Created around 1880.
Lily flowers are often used as a heraldic symbol. It symbolizes purity and innocence, ...
Category
1880s Victorian Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique c1900's Continental (Austrian) Silver & Enamel Cigarette Case. 9cm wide.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This Continental (Austrian) cigarette case from the 1900s is a rare find!
Made of silver, it measures 9cm in width and
boasts intricate details that exemplify the craftsmanship of ...
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Silver, Enamel
1923 Cigarette Box Silver 0.2ct Sapphire/ 67gr
Located in SE
Well engraved European Silver box with streamlined rounded corners and ergonomically convex shapes.
Gilt interior with British Import 925 Silver hallmarks on both halves. Year lette...
Category
1920s European Art Deco Vintage Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Sapphire, Sterling Silver
Antique Empire Quizzing Glass Forged Iron Polished Cut Steel
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This Iron quizzing glass was crated towards the end of the eighteenth century in France. The large round split ring indicates that it was to be worn on a chain. Thirty two round stee...
Category
1790s French Empire Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Cut Steel
Daniel Brush Steel Gold Water Stone Butterfly Sculpture
By Daniel Brush
Located in Greenwich, CT
This extraordinarily powerful and enigmatically beautiful vintage Daniel Brush gold and steel sculpture is a jewel not to be worn but cherished. Entitled 'Water Stone' this enchanti...
Category
1990s American Modernist Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Gold, 22k Gold, Steel
Chinese chinoiseries box in black lacquered wood and silk interior
Located in VALLADOLID, ES
Chinese conchinoiseries box in black lacquered wood and silk interior
Exquisite and beautiful Chinese box in lacquered wood with gold chinoiseries representing different Chinese custom scenes.
Inside the box is lined with hand-painted silk
With a representation of a bird and camellias in very good condition for its age and use. The Camellia represents longevity in oriental culture.
and happiness.
These types of boxes were used to transport ivory fans...
Category
1880s Chinese Baroque Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Antique 18th Century Locket Pendant Silver Metal Oriental Seedpearls Stickpin
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This lovely tiny 18th century pendant Locket was crate out 14 katat gold. The outline of the little jewel is decorated with natural seed pearls, one pearl is currently missing but wi...
Category
1780s European George III Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Silver
Antique German c1850 Violin in style of Giovanni Maggini, repaired by J Devereux
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This antique German violin, crafted in 1850's,
is in style of (bering the copy label of)
Giovanni Maggini Brescia.
It features decorative purfling motifs on the back &
double-pur...
Category
1850s German Victorian Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Capodimonte, Naples Antique XIXc Porcelain "Winged Cherub" Candle Holder
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Capodimonte ("Capo di Monte") porcelain was created
by the Capodimonte porcelain manufactory (Real Fabbrica di Capodimonte),
which operated in Naples, Italy in XVIII century &
...
Category
1850s Italian Renaissance Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Vanity Box Enamel Diamond Sphinx France Silver, 1920
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Vanity Box Enamel Diamond Sphinx France Silver, 1920
Magnificent Vanity Box depicting a sphinx figure with Diamonds.
At the start of the 20th century...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Diamond, Silver, Enamel
Antique Russain Imperial Cigarette Tobacco case box solid 84 Silver 202 gr
Located in SE
Russian cigarette case box in solid 84 Silver with intricate hand-engraved floral decor on the lid and gilt interior. Hidden compartment for matches on one side with removable match-...
Category
Early 1900s Russian Aesthetic Movement Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Silver
Russian Imperial Faberge Silver Pill Box Nutmeg Grater solid 84 Silver / 30.5gr
Located in SE
Original Russian Imperial Silver box made at workshop of K.Faberge ca. early XX century
I presume this box can be some sort of pill, spice, snuff, or nutmeg variety.
Two separate h...
Category
Early 1900s Russian Aesthetic Movement Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Silver
Antique Japanese Meiji Dragon Cigarette Box Silver / 88 gr
Located in SE
Late 19th-early 20th century Meiji period hand-made Japanese cigarette case in fine Silver with relief decorations of Dragons flying in the clouds. The...
Category
1890s Japanese Arts and Crafts Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
1926 Rosenthal Art Nouveau Geisha Porcelain Figure Richard Forster B.160
By Rosenthal
Located in SE
A Rosenthal figurine of Ariadne - daughter of King Minos of Crete from Greek Mythology.
Minos put Ariadne in charge of the labyrinth where sacrifices were made as part of reparations (either to Poseidon or to Athena, depending on the version of the myth); later, she helped Theseus overcome the Minotaur and save the potential sacrificial victims. In other stories, she became the bride of the god Dionysus, with the question of her being mortal or a goddess varying in those accounts
Beautiful over - glaze hand painted figurine of a nude in natural tones arranging a wreath of flowers on her head, gilded. Modelled by Albert Caasmann...
Category
1920s German Art Nouveau Vintage Los Angeles Modernism 2015
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