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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Silver Pekka Piekäinen Sugar shovel 2 pieces
Located in Orimattila, FI
Silver Pekka Piekäinen Sugar shovel 2 pieces
One is 830 Silver and the other is 925 Silver.
Nice Sugar Shovels.
These were manufactured in the 1990s.
The Bronze bowl shown in the pi...
Category
1990s Finnish Modernist Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Silver
Antique Luxurious Bejeweled dessert 18K Gold Filled Coin Silver Porcelain set
Located in SE
Antique Luxurious Bejeweled dessert 18K Gold Filled Silver flatware set in Renaissance style, comprising six knives and six forks in contemporary box. This set is one of a kind,custo...
Category
1890s Austrian Renaissance Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Garnet, Turquoise, Silver, 18k Gold, Gold-filled
Very Rare Tasmanian S/Silver Souvenir Spoon by Taylor & Sharp. Australia, c1910.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This Very Rare & Important Piece of Australiana
is a Sterling Silver Souvenir Spoon
by Taylor & Sharp of Hobart &
a collector's item
...
Category
1910s Australian Edwardian Vintage Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Silver
Antique S/Silver Spoon Set with Sugar Tongs by John M Banks. Birmingham, c1894.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
An Antique Sterling Silver Spoon Set,
comprising of 6 tea spoons
end handle finely designed in twisted motif
with end featuring an Apostle
...
Category
1890s English Late Victorian Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Silver
1908 - 1917 Antique Art Nouveau Russian Empire solid 84 Silver Teapot /587gr
Located in SE
Antique Russian solid 84 Silver Teapot with delicate hand engraved ornament of birds, Skylarks resting on the branches of Dog - rose.
Russian Imperial standard hallmarks confirming ...
Category
Early 1900s Russian Russian Empire Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Silver
Paul Amey 18k Gold and Diamond "Marquis" Fork Hand Crafted by Artisan
By Paul Amey
Located in Tewantin, Queensland
The “Marquis” fork was designed and hand crafted by multi award-winning jeweller Paul Amey in Australia. The Fork is stamped with his registered makers mark and precious metal marks,...
Category
2010s Australian Artisan Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
1804 Danish Heart Vanity Pill box Sterling Silver / 34 g
Located in SE
Old early 19th century Danish hinged vanity or pill box of unusual shape of Heart with crown on top. Hand - hammered and engraved floral ornaments on both sides. Front side with need...
Category
Early 1800s Danish Arts and Crafts Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
"Sea Fern" Large Centerpiece Tumbaga by Romoherrera
By Cristina Romo
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Inspired by the movement and flow of the sea fern, this organic centerpiece is made out of oxidized Tumbaga.
100% hand made by expert craftsmen, each sheet of metal is hand hammered,...
Category
2010s Mexican Contemporary Los Angeles Modernism 2015
“Sea Urchin" Handmade Candle holder in Tumbaga by Romoherrera
By Cristina Romo
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Designed by Cristina Romo, inspired by the wonderfull shapes of marine life, this sea urchin candle holder is made out of Tumbaga, an alloy of copper and zinc, each spike is hand ham...
Category
2010s Mexican Contemporary Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Copper
Antique German Biedermeier Silver Basket, Dated 1828
Located in Goettingen, DE
Antique German Biedermeier Silver Basket, dated 1828
Very decorative silver basket on rectangular stand on four paw feet, bulbous, gadrooned body wi...
Category
1820s German George IV Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Silver
SV925 Gold-Plated Golden Fleece Shot Cup, MOISEIKIN
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Adorable golden fleece is the wish of good luck and prosperity!
Inspired by the Greek legend that the gold miners used fleece of the sheep to filter the gold from mountain streams, MOISEIKIN® created an adorable series of Golden Fleece miniatures with pure silver, gold and natural jasper from the Ural mountains.
At a glance, it is just an adorable sheep miniature for interior. Ball-like fatty body is skillfully engraved and coated with gold. His facial feature is gentle and wise. The mountain connected to the golden sheep has a secret.
If you hold the sheep and turn up, the mountain transform to a luxurious shot cup...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Russian Contemporary Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Gold Plate, Silver
Suite De Trois Plats Et D'une Saucière En Argent Massif Poinçon Minerve
Located in VERSAILLES, FR
Rare suite de deux plats ovales ( un grand et un moyen ) et d'un plat rond, accompagnés de leur saucière, en argent massif . Le poinçon est celui de la Minerve correspondant aux ouvr...
Category
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Silver
Spanish Silver Tastewin/Wine Taster with a Silver Coin, 1774
Located in London, GB
In good condition. This rare and unusual piece was used for tasting wine. It has a coin in the centre:
Obverse
Crowned arms shield flanked by value, and legend all around.
Translati...
Category
18th Century Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Silver
Pierced Victorian Sterling Silver Bread Basket or Fruit Bowl by Maxfield & Sons
Located in London, GB
Large Pierced Victorian Sterling Silver Bread Basket or Fruit Bowl. This is in very good vintage condition. It has beautiful openwork and a lovely embossed border. It stands on four ...
Category
1890s British Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Sterling Silver
Matching Sterling Silver Dressing Table Set by Asprey & Co Ltd, 1911
By Asprey
Located in London, GB
In good vintage condition this is a lovely set. The pot has been gilded and some of it has worn and it is a little tarnished and has some tiny scratches but these are commensurate wi...
Category
20th Century Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Candlestick by Fordham & Faulkner, 1916
Located in London, GB
In good vintage condition, it shows signs of wear commensurate with its age.
It is weighted for stability and has green felt on its base.
The felt is showing signs of wear, please se...
Category
20th Century Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Sterling Silver
Large George III Sterling Silver Ladle by William Eley I & William Fearn, 1800
Located in London, GB
In very good vintage condition, this is a beautiful ladle made of heavy gauge silver.
Hallmarked: Made by William Eley I & William Fearn in London in 1800.
William Eley I died in M...
Category
18th Century Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Sterling Silver
Victorian Sterling Silver Oil Lamp by Comyns of London Ltd, 1893
Located in London, GB
Victorian Sterling Silver Oil Lamp in good vintage condition, this sterling silver repousse Alladin oil lamp has a nice repousse pattern and original hanging wick damper and top.
Vic...
Category
19th Century British Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver 1 or 3 Branch Corinthian Candelabra by Taite & Sons, 1958
Located in London, GB
In good vintage condition, this is a beautiful square based sterling silver three branch candelabra decorated with outer bead highlights and a stepped base.
The upper capital is or...
Category
20th Century British Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Sterling Silver Saucer Candle Holders by Tiffany & Co Ltd
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
Pair of Sterling Silver Saucer Candle Holders.
This is a lovely unusual pair of saucer candle holders that are beautifully made. They would look...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pierced Sterling Silver Handled Bowl with Blue Glass By Hunt & Roskell, 1906
Located in London, GB
In good vintage condition, this is an elegant George V pierced bowl stands on a pedestal base and has pierced floral decoration and beading around the top of the body and across the ...
Category
20th Century Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Oval Pierced Art Deco Sterling Silver Bowls by Mappin & Webb Ltd, 1937
By Mappin & Webb
Located in London, GB
Pair of Oval Pierced Art Deco Sterling Silver Bowls in good vintage condition, these are beautiful examples of Art Deco design.
They would look lovely filled with sweets, nuts or jus...
Category
20th Century Art Deco Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Sterling Silver
Victorian Double-Handled Two-Lipped Gravy Boat in Sterling Silver
Located in London, GB
Victorian Sterling Silver Double-Handled Two-Lipped Gravy Boat
This unusual piece is in excellent condition. This piece has a gold wash on the inside which makes it more attractive....
Category
1930s Vintage Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Sterling Silver
Victorian Sterling Silver Swan Toast Rack by Levesley Brothers, 1900
Located in London, GB
In good vintage condition, the swan has a beautifully engraved neck. The four-division toast rack is in the form of a swan, resting on four ball feet.
Hallmarked: Made by Levesley B...
Category
19th Century British Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pierced Sterling Silver Bonbon/Nut Dish by James Dixon & Sons Ltd, 1917
By James Dixon & Sons
Located in London, GB
In good vintage condition, this bowl has beautiful openwork and a patterned border.
It stands on a round pedestal foot.
The body is pierced with a lovely openwork pattern interspersed with scroll and flower decoration rising to a rim with further scroll decoration.
Originally intended for wrapped sweets, this beautiful dish could be used for nuts or snacks, for potpourri or simply as a decorative item in its own right.
Hallmarked: Made by James Dixon & Sons Ltd in Cornish Place, Sheffield in 1917.
James Dixon founded his company with partner Thomas Smith around 1806. In the 1820s, Smith withdrew and was replaced by James Dixon's eldest son, followed by his other sons and the James Dixon & Sons name was established. The firm was highly successful and remained in business until the 1980s when it was absorbed into British Silverware...
Category
20th Century Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Fruit Bowl by Viner’s Ltd, 1967
Located in London, GB
In good vintage condition, this is an elegant, sterling silver pedestal dish. It is decorated with delicate openwork of flourishing flowers and le...
Category
20th Century British Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Pocket Corkscrew with a Mother of Pearl Handle, 18th Century
Located in London, GB
In good vintage condition commensurate with its age. Some of the decorative silver on the handle is missing, this is reflected in the price. This rare travelling corkscrew has a silv...
Category
17th Century English Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Beautiful Modern Sterling Silver Candlesticks by WW, 2002
Located in London, GB
These beautiful, modern candlesticks are weighted for stability. The bases are covered in green felt and are in good condition. They have round bases that mirror the tops. The four...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Sterling Silver
French Sterling Silver Ice Cream Dessert Servers in their Original Box
Located in London, GB
French Sterling Silver Ice Cream Dessert Servers in their Original Box
Complete two piece service, comprising of a large serving spoon and knife or slice, finely housed in the origi...
Category
Late 20th Century Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Victorian Pierced Sterling Silver Bonbon Dishes by The Alexander Clark
By Alexander Clark & Co.
Located in London, GB
Pair of Victorian Oval Pierced Sterling Silver Bonbon Dishes
In good vintage condition, this is a beautiful pair of bonbon dishes. They would look...
Category
1890s European Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Large Pierced Sterling Silver Tazzas by Walker & Hall, 1912
By Walker & Hall
Located in London, GB
In good vintage condition, they have some marks commensurate with age.
They stand on round pedestal bases and have beautifully curved handles.
They have lovely geometric, pierced ...
Category
20th Century British Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Cake Dish/Fruit Bowl by William Neale & Son Ltd, 1938
Located in London, GB
This lovely dish is in good condition. It has a lovely geometric, scalloped border and a pedestal foot. Hallmarked: Made by William Neale & Son Ltd in Cox Street, St Paul's, Birmingh...
Category
20th Century Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Sterling Silver
Set of 9 Sterling Silver Twisted Stem Demitasse Coffee Spoons
Located in London, GB
Set of Nine Sterling Silver Twisted Stem Demitasse Coffee Spoons
In very good condition, this is a beautiful set.
Hallmarked: Made by MK2. There are ...
Category
19th Century Unknown Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Sterling Silver
A Pair of Victorian Sterling Silver Salt Dips/Salt Cellars by Henry Hobson, 1897
Located in London, GB
A Pair of Victorian Sterling Silver Salt Dips/Salt Cellars by Henry Hobson, 1897
In good vintage condition, these are beautiful pieces. They have gilt interiors and stand on four de...
Category
19th Century British Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Sterling Silver
Victorian Sterling Silver Dish by Manoah Rhodes & Sons Silversmiths, 1901
Located in London, GB
Victorian Sterling Silver Dish by Manoah Rhodes & Sons Silversmiths from 1901
In good vintage condition, this is a beautiful bowl or dish, perfect for fruit, chocolates or cakes. It...
Category
19th Century British Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Sterling Silver Bonbon Dishes by Holland, Aldwinckle & Slater, 1903
By Aldwinckle & Slater
Located in London, GB
Pair of Sterling Silver Bonbon Dishes by Holland, Aldwinckle & Slater from 1903
In good vintage condition, these are beautiful dishes that would look lovely on any table. Hallmarked...
Category
20th Century Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Pierced Fruit Bowl by William Devenport, 1901
By William Devenport & Co. 1
Located in London, GB
Sterling Silver Pierced Fruit Bowl by William Devenport in Birmingham in 1901
In good condition, this is a lovely piece. It has intricate pierced m...
Category
20th Century Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Fork and Knife Fish Servers by Garrard & Co, 1968-1971
By Garrard & Co. Ltd.
Located in London, GB
Sterling Silver Fork and Knife Fish Servers by Garrard & Co from 1968 & 1971
In good condition, these are beautiful and rare pieces.There are some tiny dings in the handles commensu...
Category
20th Century Unknown Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Victorian Sterling Silver Salt Dips & Spoons by Elkington & Co Ltd, 1898
By Elkington & Co.
Located in London, GB
Pair of Victorian Sterling Silver Salt Dips & Spoons by Elkington & Co Ltd, 1898
In very good condition, this is a lovely set. They each stand three delicate hoof feet. They have st...
Category
19th Century Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Candleabra by Elkington & Co Ltd, 1967
Located in London, GB
Sterling Silver Candleabra Made by Elkington & Co Ltd from 1967
In good condition, this is a lovely piece. The top part is removable so it can be used as a single candlestick or a c...
Category
20th Century Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Sterling Silver
Art Deco Sterling Silver Pierced Dish, 1922
Located in London, GB
Art Deco Sterling Silver Pierced Dish, 1922
In good vintage condition, this is a beautiful piece.
Hallmarked: Jay’s Brighton. The maker’s name is rubbed off.
Hallmarked in Birmingha...
Category
20th Century Art Deco Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Sterling Silver
Silver Plated Tea/Coffee Set Made by Cooper Brothers & Sons Ltd
Located in London, GB
In good vintage condition, this wonderful tea set consists of a tea pot, a coffee pot or a pot for hot water, a milk jug and a sugar bowl.The large jug would also be lovely as a coff...
Category
1860s Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Pair of Victorian Sterling Silver Candelabra by Horace Woodward & Co
By Horace Woodward & Co. Ltd.
Located in London, GB
This is a fabulous pair of antique Victorian Sterling Silver, three light, two-branch table Corinthian column candelabra. The candelabra feature detachable sconces for ease of cleani...
Category
19th Century English Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Sterling Silver
Set of 4 Victorian Repoussé Gilt Sterling Silver Boxed Serving Spoons, 1842
Located in London, GB
In good condition, this is a lovely set of four serving. The gilt is a little worn in some places but this is commensurate with their age. They are beautifully decorated with a repou...
Category
19th Century British Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Candlesticks by Boodle & Dunthorne, Signed Harold Stabler, 1934
By Boodle & Dunthorne
Located in London, GB
This fine pair of silver candlesticks are in excellent vintage condition. They have been polished and are very clean. They are signed by Harold Stabler,...
Category
20th Century British Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Sterling Silver Pierced Fruit/Bonbon Dishes by Douglas Heeley, 1969
Located in London, GB
These intricately pierced dishes are in excellent condition. They have lovely openwork with pierced and petal folded sides. They would be intended for sweets, fruit, cake or nuts etc...
Category
20th Century British Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Sterling Silver
George V Round Sterling Silver Tea Pot by C S Harris & Sons Ltd, 1933
Located in London, GB
In good vintage condition, this is a beautiful teapot. It sits on a round pedestal base and has a lovely curved wooden handle and finial. There is a little dent in the handle at the ...
Category
20th Century British Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Sterling Silver Candlesticks by Alexander Smith from 1957
Located in London, GB
The candlesticks are in a Neo-Georgian style with octagonal stepped bases, tapered hexagonal stems and round sconces.
Hallmarked: Made by Alexander Smith in Spencer Street, Birmingha...
Category
20th Century British Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Sterling Silver
XVIIIc Antique Venetian Silver Candle Sticks c1770's, by Domenego Bertoli "D.B."
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Finds such as these Venetian Silver Candlesticks are incredibly rare, that truly deserve a museum display.
It’s a fascinating piece of the XVIII century history,
originating f...
Category
1770s Italian Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Silver
Sterling Silver Communion Chalice and Paten Made in France.
Located in Orimattila, FI
Sterling Silver Communion Chalice and Paten
Made in France.
The cover is bent in the case.
Kalkki and Lautanen intact.
In great condition.
T...
Category
Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Hammered Silver Bowl by Tapio Wirkkala, TW 278, Finland, 1968 Decorative Bowl
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Orimattila, FI
Rare and beautiful handmade, hammered .916H Silver bowl by Tapio Wirkkala.
This was made to order. Not in serial production.
Diameter 15 cm, height 7 cm.
By Kultakeskus Hämeenlinna F...
Category
1960s Finnish Modernist Vintage Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Silver
Vintage Peacock brooch by REJA sterling silver, large rhinestone, 1940 USA
By Reja
Located in Stuttgart, DE
I love this animal series from Staret Chicago, they are from my privat collecton.
All bodies of the animals are presented with a large cut rhinestone. Worked om sterling silver. They date from the early 1940s USA. Very raare collector pieces, you can nearly no more find.
Measurement: H 4,3 cm, W 6,3 cm, D 1,2 cm, the body rhinestone 2.3 x 1.8 cm, very good condition.
About RÉJA
Founded by Sol Finkelstein in 1939, Deja Costume Jewelry, Inc. of New York changed its name to the Re´ja Jewelry Co. in 1941. Up until production ceased in 1952, it created many pieces of exceptional design and craftmanship. Although best know for its dramatic figural pin...
Category
1940s American Vintage Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate
Rome, c1830’s Silver Sugar Bowl with 12 7-Pearl Coronet Engraved Sugar Spoons.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Finds such as these are incredibly rare,
that truly deserve a museum display.
Property of the Nobleman -
each sugar spoon engraved with 7-pearl coronet
(for a Baron)
...
Category
1830s Italian Neoclassical Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Silver
Yellow & White Gold Rock Crystal Quartz & Diamond Decorative Bowl
Located in London, GB
An elaborate 18k yellow and white gold rock crystal quartz, enamel and diamond decorative bowl. The bowl is crafted from rock crystal quartz and decora...
Category
20th Century Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Crystal, Diamond, Quartz, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Paris lighter in original box
By Cartier
Located in AMSTELVEEN, NH
This vintage Cartier Paris lighter is an exquisite piece of jewelry weighing 88.3 grams. It is gold-plated, showcasing a timeless design that exu...
Category
2010s Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Stephen Webster Russian Roulette Rose Gold-Plated Double Eagle Head Pourer
By Stephen Webster
Located in London, GB
'Russian Roulette' is a set of intricate and expressive bar accessories inspired by the cupolas of Moscow's Saint Basil's Cathedral.
Double Eagle Head...
Category
2010s British Contemporary Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Bronze, Rose Gold, Gold Plate
"Sea Fern" Medium Centerpiece in Tumbaga by Romoherrera
By Cristina Romo
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Inspired by the movement and flow of the sea fern, this organic centerpiece is made out of oxidized Tumbaga.
100% hand made by expert craftsmen, each sheet of metal is hand hammered,...
Category
2010s Mexican Contemporary Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Bronze
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Continental Ladle
By Georg Jensen
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Georg Jensen Denmark sterling silver ladle in the Continental pattern.
The Continental pattern was designed in 1906 as the first major cutlery line from Georg Jensen. The pattern wa...
Category
20th Century Danish Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Sterling Silver
