About Merit
Merit specializes in vintage furniture, planters, objects and art. Our Los Angeles showroom has over 7500 square feet of indoor and outdoor space. Our location in the Hamptons, New York has over 5000 square feet of indoor retail situated on 2 acres of land. We feature an eclectic sampling of pieces from all over the world.
Established in 20161stDibs seller since 2016
Featured Pieces
Raf Simmons x IDEA: 1996-2006 Fashion Archive Book
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Raf Simons: Archive 1996–2001 / 2001–2006 is a rare two-volume set documenting the first decade of Raf Simons’ groundbreaking work in menswear. Featuring runway and backstage photogr...
Category
Early 2000s Books
Materials
Paper
AI NO HANA (Signed Edition of 350), Nobuyoshi Araki 2007
Located in Los Angeles, CA
AI NO HANA is a captivating photography book by renowned Japanese photographer Nobuyoshi Araki. Published in 2007 to coincide with an exhibition at the RAT HOLE Gallery, this collect...
Category
Early 2000s Books
Materials
Paper
Tulsa (Japanese Edition from the Library of Aaron Rose), Larry Clark 1996
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A seminal work of American photography, Larry Clark’s Tulsa (1971) presents an unfiltered look into midwestern youth culture—marked by intimacy, rebellion, and raw vulnerability. Cla...
Category
1990s Books
Materials
Paper
Andy Warhol's Index First Edition 1967
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This original 1967 first printing of Andy Warhol’s Index (Book) is a landmark of Pop Art publishing. Beneath its striking metallic softcover lies a playful world of pop-up brilliance...
Category
Vintage 1960s Books
Materials
Paper
Lost In Translation Photo Book (Based on Sofia Coppola's film) 2003
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lost in Translation by ArtistHouse is a beautifully produced art book exploring the nuances of language, culture, and visual interpretation through a contemporary design lens. Presen...
Category
Early 2000s Books
Materials
Paper
Mid-Century Modern Two Master Metal Workers, 1985 France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"Two Master Metal Workers: Jean Prouvé & Serge Mouille." 170 page catalog of the seminal 1985 exhibition held at the DeLorenzo Gallery in New York City and the Counard Gallery in Par...
Category
Vintage 1980s French Books
Materials
Paper
Furniture (Edition of 8), Rick Owens 2009
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Furniture by Rick Owens is a striking art and design monograph that documents the visionary fashion designer’s parallel practice in furniture and interior architecture. Showcasing Ow...
Category
Early 2000s Books
Materials
Paper
Ed Templeton Teenage Smokers, 1999
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Teenage Smokers by Ed Templeton is an iconic photographic artist’s book first published in 1999, capturing raw, intimate portraits of youth culture through Templeton’s distinctive le...
Category
1990s Books
Materials
Paper
Sculptural Wicker Armchairs, 1960s France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Create a vacation vibe in any setting. These sculptural wicker armchairs bring organic curves and effortless 1960s cool to any space. With their chunky wraparound forms and handwoven...
Category
Vintage 1960s Chairs
Materials
Wicker
Mantis by Daido Moriyama
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Daido Moriyama: Mantis is a rare and evocative photobook showcasing the legendary Japanese photographer’s signature gritty, high-contrast style. Capturing fragments of urban life wit...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Books
Materials
Paper
Prouve Style Wood and Metal Side Table, 1960s France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A minimalist gem with serious personality. This mid-century occasional table features a warm walnut top perched on a Prouve style green metal base with tripod legs. It’s the perfect ...
Category
Vintage 1950s French Side Tables
Materials
Iron
Leather Horseshoe Coat Rack by Jacques Adnet, 1950s France
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Luck meets luxury in this striking Jacques Adnet coat rack. A sculptural piece that proves even your outerwear deserves good design. Crafted in signature Adnet style, it features ric...
Category
Vintage 1950s French Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Iron
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