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.
1990s Swiss Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Los Angeles Modernism 2015
18k Gold
1910s Swedish Art Nouveau Vintage Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Amethyst, Citrine, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Modern Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Modern Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
1930s European Art Deco Vintage Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
1930s European Retro Vintage Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum, 18k Gold
1930s Finnish Art Deco Vintage Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s Turkish Modern Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Amethyst, Topaz, 14k Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Amethyst, Diamond, Garnet, Topaz, 14k Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold
1920s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Carnelian, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Malagasy Arts and Crafts Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Garnet, Rhodolite
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Tourmaline
Early 17th Century Afghan Arts and Crafts Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Garnet
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Citrine
21st Century and Contemporary Tanzanian Arts and Crafts Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Garnet, Rhodolite
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Tourmaline
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Citrine
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Tourmaline
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Art Deco Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Tourmaline, Indicolite
21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Arts and Crafts Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Garnet, Mandarin Garnet
21st Century and Contemporary Tanzanian Arts and Crafts Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Garnet, Rhodolite
1970s Modern Vintage Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Moonstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Victorian Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Citrine
Late 20th Century Afghan Arts and Crafts Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Tourmaline, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Copper
21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Arts and Crafts Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Spinel, 10k Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Ruby, Star Ruby, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, 15k Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Tourmaline, Indicolite, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, 15k Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Tourmaline, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Verme...
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Tourmaline, Indicolite, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, 15k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Tourmaline, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Vermeil, Platinum, Rhodi...
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Arts and Crafts Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Aquamarine, 10k Gold, 22k Gold, 24k Gold, Silver, Britannia Standard Sil...
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Tourmaline, Gold Plate, Cut Steel, Rose Gold, Stainless Steel, White Gol...
17th Century Afghan Arts and Crafts Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Tourmaline, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Vermeil, Rhodium, Silver, Sheffield...
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Tourmaline, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Vermeil, Silver Plate, Sterling Sil...
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Amethyst, 10k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Morganite, Silver, Silver Plate, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Citrine, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Tourmaline, Indicolite, Steel, Stainless Steel, Titanium, Rose Gold, Whi...
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Amethyst, 14k Gold, 15k Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Tourmaline, Silver, Silver Plate, Steel, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Tanzanian Arts and Crafts Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Garnet, Rhodolite
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Tourmaline
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