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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Webster 1930's Sterling Silver with Maker's Mark Miniature Tong
Located in New York, NY
Webster 1930's of Mass., US, sterling silver miniature tong, with their iconic maker's mark engraved measures 3 1/8 inches by 1 inch, and a width measuring 1/2 inch. Made in USA.
Category
1930s American Art Nouveau Vintage Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Los Castillo Copper Sterling Silver Nude Women Goblets
By Los Castillo
Located in Darnestown, MD
Voluptuous women hold up the bowls of these six unusual champagne coupes or sherbert cups. Thumbnail images indicate how perfectly formed they are in the round. The women are made of...
Category
1950s Mexican Vintage Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Georgian Sheffield Plate Wine / Champagne Coolers, T & J Creswick, Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine pair of crested Georgian Sheffield Plate campagna-form wine coolers.
Made by T. & J. Creswick of Birmingham, England.
Each has an engraved armorial crest, reeded handle...
Category
Early 19th Century British George III Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Sheffield Plate
German Silver Various Wildlife Cork Bottle Stopper Collection
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Set of six silver mount cork figural bottle stoppers. German 800 standard silver. Includes red stag, two Euro stag mounts, rooster pheasant, full body stag and a goose. Ex. Bonhams
...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Silver
Asprey & Co Georgian Style Sterling Silver Wine Funnel
By Asprey
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine English sterling silver wine funnel.
By Asprey & Co.
The funnel consists of three pieces - the funnel, the spout, and an interior ring that sits where the two connect.
Sim...
Category
Late 20th Century English Georgian Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Sterling Silver "Only A Thimble Full" Liquor Measure or Jigger
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique sterling silver liquor measure or jigger.
In the form of an over-sized silver thimble.
Engraved around the rim "Only a Thimble Full". ...
Category
20th Century Unknown Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Engraved Russian 84 Silver Vodka or Kiddush Cup by Mikhail Dimitriyev
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Russian vodka or Kiddush cup.
By Mikhail Dimitriyev.
In 84 zolotnik Russian silver (.875 silver).
Decorated with 2 large landscape scen...
Category
Mid-20th Century Russian Russian Empire Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Silver
Set of 12 Antique Russian Niello Decorated Teaspoons by Levin Stepan Kuzmich
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A set of 12 fine antique Russian silver and niello spoons.
By Levin Stepan Kuzmich.
Each with niello floral decoration to the reverse of the bowl.
Simply a great set of Russian spoons...
Category
19th Century Russian Russian Revival Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Silver, Niello
Swedish Art Deco Sterling Silver Canister or Humidor by Erik Fleming for Borgila
By Atelier Borgila
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique humidor or canister.
In sterling silver.
Designed by Erik Fleming for Borgila in the 1940's.
With a stepped foot, faceted body, loop twin handles to the sides, an...
Category
1940s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Sterling Silver
Whiting Sterling Co. 19th Century Flask
By Whiting
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Whiting sterling silver flask. Woman in a wave on front, dolphin near hinge, monogrammed with date on back, and hammered on sides and cap. 6 ...
Category
Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique George II 18th Century Richard Gurney & Thomas Cook Sterling Silver Mug
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A wonderful George II baluster form sterling silver 1/2 pint mug.
By Richard Gurney & Thomas Cook in 1733.
With an engraved family crest to the front & t...
Category
1730s English George II Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Sterling Silver
Modernist Sterling Silver Champagne / Ice Bucket by Borek Sipek for Cleto Munari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A wonderful Italian Modernist sterling silver champagne or ice bucket.
By Borek Sipek for Cleto Munari.
From the '99 Works' Series.
With a sleek hand-hammered sterling silver body...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Vintage Sterling Silver Flask
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Vintage sterling silver flask with extendable shot glass lid. This wonderful flask features outstanding silver work of leaves and flowers...
Category
Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Sterling Silver
19th Century Sterling and Glass Decanter
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Beautiful 19th Century sterling and glass decanter with original stopper. Sterling overlaid glass with foliate and lattice design. Shows us...
Category
Mid-19th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Mint Julep Cups and Tray
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Group of six Mid 20th Century sterling mint julep cups and tray. Square tray with beaded perimeter and six cups total including four by Alvin, ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Sterling Silver
Continental Silver Wine Stoppers
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Continental set of six silver capped wine cork stoppers. Monogrammed "FH" of Fritz Haefele in presentation box. 835 silver. Provenance Haefele family of Stuttgar, Germany.
PERIOD: C...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Silver
19th Century Sporting Theme Sterling and Glass Back Bar Bottle
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Sporting theme back bar bottle with sterling motif of fox hunter and hound. Original stopper. Pinch bottle three piece glass mold.
PERIOD: 19th Centur...
Category
Mid-19th Century American Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Augsburg or Hanau Type German Silver Repoussé Beaker or Drinking Mug
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique sterling silver beaker or cup.
With a stepped rim, profiles of a man and a woman front and verso (possibly a king and qu...
Category
19th Century German Baroque Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Silver
Rare Set of 9 Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Vine Pattern Butter Pats
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An extremely rare set of sterling silver butter pats.
In the Vine pattern decorated with raised poppies and other flowers around the rim's edge.
By Tiffany & Co.
Monogrammed to t...
Category
Early 1900s Unknown Modern Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair Swedish Modernist Sterling Silver Dishes by Helge Lingren for Kay Anderson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of Mid-Century Modern sterling silver and wooden handled dishes.
Possibly designed as raclette dishes, the pieces resemble small pans. Perfect nowadays for as bowls for ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Modernist Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Sterling Silver
Set of 8 Antique George Sharp Coin Silver Ball End Nut Picks
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine set of 8 antique silver nut picks.
By George Sharp in the Ball End pattern.
In coin silver.
Simply a great set of nut picks!
Date:
Mid-19th Century
Overall Condition:
It...
Category
Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Silver
Early English Modernist Gerald Benney Sterling Silver Cordial Cup or Shot Glass
By Gerald Benney
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine English sterling silver diminutive cup or shot glass.
By the contemporary English silversmith Adrian Gerald Sallis Benney.
This work is marked with a hallmark for 1950, whi...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Modernist Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Acorn Pattern Sterling Silver & Crystal Ice Bucket by Johan Rohde
By Georg Jensen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Acorn pattern sterling silver and cut glass ice bucket.
Designed by Johan Rohde for Georg Jensen.
Model no. 1137.
Simply a wonderful cocktail or bar accessory!
Date:
20th ...
Category
20th Century Danish Art Deco Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Imperial Russian Silver & Cloisonne Enamel Tea / Kvosh Spoon by Eros Samoschin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine antique Russian tea or kvosh spoon.
By Eros Samoschin.
With polychrome cloisonné enamel decoration to both the front and back.
Simply a wonderful piece of Russian silv...
Category
Early 20th Century Russian Russian Empire Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Silver, Enamel
19th Century Sterling Silver Tiffany & Co. Flask
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Tiffany & Co. sterling silver flask. Engraved with a portrait of a young woman in fashionable dress resting among foliate sprays. New York, Circa 1891 - 1902. 5 3/4" high x 3 3/4" wi...
Category
Late 19th Century American Art Deco Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Sterling Silver
Russian Silver & Cloisonne Enamel Tea/Kvosh Spoon by Pavel Ouchinnikov
By Pavel Ovchinnikov
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine antique Russian tea or kvosh spoon.
By Pavel Ouchinnikov
With polychrome shaded cloisonné enamel decoration to both the front and reverse.
Simply a wonderful piece of ...
Category
Early 20th Century Russian Russian Empire Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Russian Silver & Shaded Cloisonne Enamel Tea / Kvosh Spoon by Maria Soko
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine antique Russian tea or kvosh spoon..
By Maria Sokolova.
With polychrome shaded cloisonné enamel decoration to both the front and reverse.
...
Category
Early 20th Century Russian Russian Empire Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Antique Scottish Quaich or Drinking Bowl by Robert Sawers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Scottish quaich.
In sterling silver.
Smithed by Robert Sawers of Edinburgh in 1901.
The quaich is a 2-handed drinking cup or bowl that was tr...
Category
Early 20th Century Scottish Edwardian Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique 18th Century French Silver Footed Wine Goblet or Beaker
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique French silver beaker.
Illegibly hallmarked to the base and side and inscribed with an owner's mark 'VB' to the foot.
Simply a won...
Category
18th Century French Georgian Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Silver
Large Art Deco Hawkes Sterling Mounted Engraved Glass or Crystal Cocktail Shaker
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Art Deco sterling silver & engraved glass cocktail shaker.
By Hawkes.
With finely cut, wheel engraved, decoration to the body and a sterling silver mount and lid
Simply a s...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Acorn Pattern Cheese Slicer
By Georg Jensen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage Georg Jensen silver cheese slicer.
By Georg Jensen.
In sterling silver.
In the Acorn pattern.
Simply a great piece of silver from Jensen! Perfect for a stylish wi...
Category
20th Century Danish Modern Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Sterling Silver Back Bar Bottle
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Vintage sterling silver overlay back bar bottle with five almost matching shot glasses. Very nice leaf design over glass with sterling stopper and matc...
Category
Early 20th Century American Early Victorian Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Sterling Silver
Mid-Century Modern Gorham Sterling Silver & Glass Pear Form Jam or Honey Pot
By Gorham
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Mid-Century Modern sterling silver & glass jam or honey pot.
By Gorham.
In the form of a pear.
Simply a great jar!
Date:
Mid-20th Century
Overall Condition:
It is in ove...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair Mexican Modernist Antonio Pineda Sterling Silver Salt & Pepper Shakers SL
By Antoñio Pineda
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of Mexican Modernist sterling silver salt & pepper shakers.
By Antonio Pineda.
The shakers have a blocky, stepped Modernist design.
Pineda (1919 - 2009) was one of ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Modern Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Rococo Style Figural Italian Gilt Silver Double Caviar Stand or Server
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Italian double caviar stand or holder.
In 800 silver with a gold wash.
Having figural half-cherub supports on a flat plinth with two spoon rests and ornate chased decoration...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Silver, Gilt Metal
Vintage Barry Kieselstein-Cord Sterling Silver Mint Julep Cup
By Barry Kieselstein-Cord 1
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine sterling silver mint julep cup or tumbler.
By Barry Kieselstein-Cord.
With an applied shield with a crescent moon and star symbol (the Kieselstein-Cord mark).
Simply a wond...
Category
20th Century American Modern Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair Antique 18th/19th C. English Sheffield Silver Plate on Copper Wine Coasters
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of antique Sheffield silver plate wine coasters.
In the form of wirework baskets.
With Sheffield type silver plate on copper and turned wooden bases.
Simply a great p...
Category
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Silver Plate, Copper
Pair of Post-War CPO Japanese 950 Silver Rickshaw Salt Shakers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of vintage Japanese silver salt shakers.
In .950 fine silver.
Each in the form of a rickshaw or jinrikisha (人力車, lit. "human-powered...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Modern Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Golf Themed Sterling Silver Flask
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
American novelty sterling silver golf themed flask by William B. Kerr. Engraved "19th Hole" with illustrative golfing scene. Portrays two men on the course in traditional golf attire...
Category
20th Century American Artisan Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Sterling Silver
Set of 3 Abalone Fish Bottle Openers
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Set of three matching Alpaca fish bottle openers. Made with sterling silver and abalone shell overlay. Stylized pieces with comically large eyes and small bodies with knife attached ...
Category
Mid-20th Century South American Arts and Crafts Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Silver
Antique Georg Jensen Round Parallel Pastry or Petit Four Server with Wings
By Oscar Gundlach-Pedersen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine round petit four or pastry server.
In sterling silver.
By Georg Jensen.
Designed by Oscar Gundlach Pedersen.
In the Parallel or Relief pattern with Wings.
Marked with a 1...
Category
1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Sterling Silver
Set of 3 Fish Bottle Openers with Abalone Shell and Alpaca Silver
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Set of three matching abalone fish botte openers with knives. Bodies are completely overlaid with abalone shell in lovely swirling colors of silver, purple, blue, green, and black. F...
Category
Mid-20th Century South American Arts and Crafts Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Silver
Alfredo Sciarrotta Handmade Modernist Craft Sterling Silver Small Pitcher/ Ewer
By Alfredo Sciarotta
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine American Modernist diminutive pitcher or ewer.
In sterling silver.
By Alfredo Sciarotta.
With an elegant, elongated spout and neck, riveted twist handle, and spherical body...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modernist Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Gorham Sterling Silver & Leather Covered Glass Safari Liquor Pint Flask
By Gorham
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine antique liquor or whiskey 1 Pint flask.
By Gorham.
With a sterling twist-seal cap and removable cup on a leather covered blown glass body.
The leather cover has window...
Category
1890s American Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Sterling Silver
Mid-Century Modern Gorham Sterling Silver Old Sovereign Sugar Tongs or Nips
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of sugar tongs or nips.
In sterling silver.
By the Gorham Manufacturing Co.
In the Old Sovereign pattern that appears to heavily lean on ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modernist Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Sterling Silver
Castillo Style Fish Bottle Opener
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Castillo style fish bottle opener. Featuring a flexible body with oscillating Blue Pacific abalone scales in variegating colors of blue, silver, bla...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Arts and Crafts Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Sterling Silver
Alpaca Silver Fish Bottle Opener
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Alpaca silver fish bottle opener. Featuring Blue Pacific abalone inlay, contrasted nicely against the black backdrop of the piece and large white an...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Modern Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Silver
Castillo Style Fish Bottle Opener
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Castillo style fish bottle opener. Featuring a flexible body with oscillating Blue Pacific abalone scales in variegating colors of pink, silver, bla...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Arts and Crafts Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair British Airways Concorde Sterling Silver Napkin Rings in the Original Box
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of English sterling silver napkin rings.
Made for the Concorde supersonic airliner division of British Airways.
Fully hallmarked to the back British Airways / London / Sterling / 1992
Simply a wonderful pair of collectible Concorde napkin...
Category
1990s British Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Pear Form Sterling Silver Pill or Dresser Box
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine modern pear shaped pill or dresser box.
By Tiffany & Co.
In sterling silver.
Model no. 25831.
Simply wonderful, whimsical design by Tiffany & Co.!
Date:
20th Century
Ove...
Category
20th Century Modern Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Sterling Silver
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Miniature Golf Set with Bag, Clubs, and Caddy
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine miniature sterling silver golf set.
By Tiffany & Co.
Consisting of golf bag, a caddy with wheels, and four golf clubs (1 iron, 3 iron, 6 iron, and 8 iron).
The caddy has tw...
Category
20th Century Modern Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Sterling Silver
Large Antique Edwardian Silver Overlay & Glass Wine Coaster or Table Trivet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique wine trivet.
With a thick sterling silver overlay with a geometric motif on a glass base.
Simply a wonderful trivet!
Date:
Early 20th Century
Overall Condition:
...
Category
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Silver
Antique Sterling Silver Napkin Ring engraved "George"
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique napkin ring.
In sterling silver.
With engraved geometric and leaf garland decoration framing a central panel with the name "George".
Simply a wonderful antique napk...
Category
Early 20th Century Edwardian Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Edwardian Equestrian Fox Hunt Cut Glass & Silver Liquor Flask
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique silver-topped cut glass hunting flask.
With a narrow tapering cut glass body with a diamond pattern terminating in a screw-top integral s...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Silver
Set of 8 Old or Antique Japanese .950 Sterling Silver Cordials
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine set of 8 Japanese silver cordials.
In .950 sterling silver fineness.
Perfect for an evening's Aperitif or your favorite Sake!
Date:
20th Cent...
Category
20th Century Japanese Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Stieff Sterling Silver Repousse Salt Shaker
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique silver salt shaker.
In sterling silver.
By Stieff.
With repousse flower decoration throughout and 3 small feet.
Simply a...
Category
Early 20th Century American Gilded Age Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Sterling Silver
Set of 18 Cartier Sterling Silver Individual Salt & Pepper Shakers
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine set of 18 silver salt & pepper shakers.
By Cartier.
In sterling silver.
With each marked Cartier / Sterling to the base.
Overall Condition:
They are in overall fair, as-pi...
Category
20th Century French Modern Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Antique 18th Century American Coin Silver Sugar Tongs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of 18th Century silver sugar tongs.
In coin silver.
The arms of the tongs stylized as coiling ropes and terminating in figural seashell bowls.
Monogrammed to the middle of the tongs "CR"
The tongs are unmarked (and likely American).
Simply a great pair of early coin silver tongs...
Category
18th Century American George III Antique Los Angeles Modernism 2015
Materials
Silver
