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The 15th annual Palm Springs Modernism Show & Sale returns to the Palm Springs Convention Center with rare goodies offered by top dealers. The show kicks off on Friday, February 13 with a gala kickoff party and runs through Monday, February 16.
The 15th annual Palm Springs Modernism Show & Sale returns to the Palm Springs Convention Center with rare goodies offered by top dealers. The show kicks off on Friday, February 13 with a gala kickoff party and runs through Monday, February 16.
Our suburban house, up for sale.
Our suburban house, up for sale.
Architect: John Replinger Location: Urbana, Illinois Price: $296,000 Replinger may not be as hallowed a name as Kahn or Meier, but the 1960s-era one-story home he designed in Illinois a worthy descendant of Glass House-style American modernism. Bonus? It's already been meticulously renovated. [via Curbed]
Architect: John Replinger Location: Urbana, Illinois Price: $296,000 Replinger may not be as hallowed a name as Kahn or Meier, but the 1960s-era one-story home he designed in Illinois a worthy descendant of Glass House-style American modernism. Bonus? It's already been meticulously renovated. [via Curbed]
On sale here are pillows made by Pop Pop Stuft.
On sale here are pillows made by Pop Pop Stuft.
Passami Il Sale utensils for Serafino Zani, 2007.
Passami Il Sale utensils for Serafino Zani, 2007.
One of many books that are half-off at MoMA's big book sale.
One of many books that are half-off at MoMA's big book sale.
A 1966 issue of Domus features an interiors story on Italian designer Ettore Sottsass's apartment on via Manzoni in Milan that he shared with his first wife, literary agent Fernanda Pivano. The items included in the Christie's private sale are from Pivano's estate and comprise the earlier years of Sottsass's lengthy and influential career.
A 1966 issue of Domus features an interiors story on Italian designer Ettore Sottsass's apartment on via Manzoni in Milan that he shared with his first wife, literary agent Fernanda Pivano. The items included in the Christie's private sale are from Pivano's estate and comprise the earlier years of Sottsass's lengthy and influential career.
Reilly slotted a utility room behind the kitchen to house the oven, an extra fridge, pantry cabinets, and the laundry. A Navajo rug that Reilly found at a local yard sale adds a touch of color. The countertop and backsplash are stainless steel. She found the counter stools at a local thrift shop. “I scour every secondhand shop and go to ever yard sale in the Hamptons,” she says. “Each piece is the result of weeks of searching.”
Reilly slotted a utility room behind the kitchen to house the oven, an extra fridge, pantry cabinets, and the laundry. A Navajo rug that Reilly found at a local yard sale adds a touch of color. The countertop and backsplash are stainless steel. She found the counter stools at a local thrift shop. “I scour every secondhand shop and go to ever yard sale in the Hamptons,” she says. “Each piece is the result of weeks of searching.”
The flooring are custom green vinyl floor tiles ($800) from Etsy shop Marzipan Days, installed over the existing floor and sealed, while the wallpaper is the exact pattern that Kara admired in Quebec City coffee shop two years ago, bought on sale from Anthropologie for $700.
The flooring are custom green vinyl floor tiles ($800) from Etsy shop Marzipan Days, installed over the existing floor and sealed, while the wallpaper is the exact pattern that Kara admired in Quebec City coffee shop two years ago, bought on sale from Anthropologie for $700.
The sale, which is on view to the public through December 20, encompasses furniture, ceramics, metalwork, textiles and jewelry, alongside artworks, drawings, collages and a complete series of the self-published artists’ and poets’ books. Shown here is Sottsass's sketchbook paired with some miniature product prototypes.
The sale, which is on view to the public through December 20, encompasses furniture, ceramics, metalwork, textiles and jewelry, alongside artworks, drawings, collages and a complete series of the self-published artists’ and poets’ books. Shown here is Sottsass's sketchbook paired with some miniature product prototypes.
The sketchbook contains preliminary drawings for a line of furniture for Poltronova in 1964-1965. These sketches help establish the conceptual vocabulary that would define the Memphis two decades later; each elevation view looks more like a character or motif than typical furniture. "He's not just doing a little doodle," says Christie's specialist Simon Andrews. "He's already thinking about how a piece of furniture will be photographed and merchandised."
The sketchbook contains preliminary drawings for a line of furniture for Poltronova in 1964-1965. These sketches help establish the conceptual vocabulary that would define the Memphis two decades later; each elevation view looks more like a character or motif than typical furniture. "He's not just doing a little doodle," says Christie's specialist Simon Andrews. "He's already thinking about how a piece of furniture will be photographed and merchandised."
Sottsass's red Y28 vase, circa 1969, is part of a series of ceramic vessels he described as "Aztec sculpture and jazz-age radio receivers."
Sottsass's red Y28 vase, circa 1969, is part of a series of ceramic vessels he described as "Aztec sculpture and jazz-age radio receivers."
Sottsass and Pivano made a habit of seeking out expressive travel jewelry, which they acquired on their extensive travels around the world. This enamel-on-copper pendant references a necklace from Papua New Guinea "in which stacked bamboo batons would indicate the wealth and status of the wearer."
Sottsass and Pivano made a habit of seeking out expressive travel jewelry, which they acquired on their extensive travels around the world. This enamel-on-copper pendant references a necklace from Papua New Guinea "in which stacked bamboo batons would indicate the wealth and status of the wearer."
A very early (circa 1946) spatial maquette exhibits qualities of the Futurism influence on designer Ettore Sottsass. As Andrews explains, most of the sculptures and prototypes in the Christie's sale have never been seen by the public, so it's an opportunity for education—meaning the ideal buyers are museums.
A very early (circa 1946) spatial maquette exhibits qualities of the Futurism influence on designer Ettore Sottsass. As Andrews explains, most of the sculptures and prototypes in the Christie's sale have never been seen by the public, so it's an opportunity for education—meaning the ideal buyers are museums.
Also on view are narrative art pieces from 1962, following his convalescence in Palo Alto, California, that Sottsass illustrated with a mix of collage, tempera, pastel, and watercolor. The Christie's sale exhibition is free and open to the public through this Friday, December 20, 2013.
Also on view are narrative art pieces from 1962, following his convalescence in Palo Alto, California, that Sottsass illustrated with a mix of collage, tempera, pastel, and watercolor. The Christie's sale exhibition is free and open to the public through this Friday, December 20, 2013.
Lin specified the String shelving across the walnut panel wall and had it surround a restored Paul McCobb credenza that the couple found at a garage sale twenty years ago. “Almost everything in our apartment has a story,” says Kitty.
Lin specified the String shelving across the walnut panel wall and had it surround a restored Paul McCobb credenza that the couple found at a garage sale twenty years ago. “Almost everything in our apartment has a story,” says Kitty.
NV-53 settee designed by Finn Juhl (and fabricated by cabinetmaker Niels Vodder in Copenhagen), 1953. Teak, upholstery, brass; estimate $5,000–$7,000.
NV-53 settee designed by Finn Juhl (and fabricated by cabinetmaker Niels Vodder in Copenhagen), 1953. Teak, upholstery, brass; estimate $5,000–$7,000.
Wall shelves, eight in total, by Aalvar Aalto for Artek in Finland (1933). Laminated birch; estimate $3,000–$5,000.
Wall shelves, eight in total, by Aalvar Aalto for Artek in Finland (1933). Laminated birch; estimate $3,000–$5,000.
Cherries, fava beans, fiddlehead ferns, and other organic local treats for sale at Plum Produce.
Cherries, fava beans, fiddlehead ferns, and other organic local treats for sale at Plum Produce.
The couple snagged their Womb chair, a floor model, on sale.
The couple snagged their Womb chair, a floor model, on sale.
This House is for sale
This House is for sale
The sale includes all furnishings.
The sale includes all furnishings.
A view of the guest house, which is included in the sale.
A view of the guest house, which is included in the sale.
Set of forty-three Krenit bowls with two serving utensils, designed by Herbert Krenchel in 1953. Danish; enameled steel and melamine; estimate $5,000–$7,000.
Set of forty-three Krenit bowls with two serving utensils, designed by Herbert Krenchel in 1953. Danish; enameled steel and melamine; estimate $5,000–$7,000.
Wisner crafted only 100 chillers and coaster sets, to be released for sale to the public on Earth Day 2011.
Wisner crafted only 100 chillers and coaster sets, to be released for sale to the public on Earth Day 2011.
The loft features ceramic plates by local makers that are available for sale online.
The loft features ceramic plates by local makers that are available for sale online.
The Annual Palm Springs Modernism Show & Sale
The Annual Palm Springs Modernism Show & Sale
A covered terrace and studio nestled beneath the structure is also included in the sale.
A covered terrace and studio nestled beneath the structure is also included in the sale.
The bed is by Floyd, and an Alvar Aalto stool that Joshua scored for $100 at a Barneys closing sale functions as a nightstand.
The bed is by Floyd, and an Alvar Aalto stool that Joshua scored for $100 at a Barneys closing sale functions as a nightstand.
The Aldo iPad sleeve in gray is made from leather and a nylon-polyester. It's also on sale on Hasso's website.
The Aldo iPad sleeve in gray is made from leather and a nylon-polyester. It's also on sale on Hasso's website.
Hammock Chaise by Hans Wegner, 1960. Stained oak, flagline, brass; estimate $7,000–$9,000.
Hammock Chaise by Hans Wegner, 1960. Stained oak, flagline, brass; estimate $7,000–$9,000.
Mirror designed by Uno and Östen Kristiansson in 1960 for Luxus Vittsjö Sweden (1960). Teak, mirror, steel, oak; estimate $2,000–$3,000.
Mirror designed by Uno and Östen Kristiansson in 1960 for Luxus Vittsjö Sweden (1960). Teak, mirror, steel, oak; estimate $2,000–$3,000.
One of the pieces Sottsass designed for Poltronova in 1965 is the beech wood Califfo settee, which Pivano and Sottsass had in their apartment in a gray upholstery. The portrait of Marilyn Monroe was given to Sottsass by Andy Warhol and Warhol associate Gerard Malanga. According to Christie's specialist Simon Andrews, David Bowie was gifted with an identical colorway of the Marilyn print.
One of the pieces Sottsass designed for Poltronova in 1965 is the beech wood Califfo settee, which Pivano and Sottsass had in their apartment in a gray upholstery. The portrait of Marilyn Monroe was given to Sottsass by Andy Warhol and Warhol associate Gerard Malanga. According to Christie's specialist Simon Andrews, David Bowie was gifted with an identical colorway of the Marilyn print.
A series of enamel-on-copper plates that Sottsass designed for Bucci in 1958. The ideographic motifs present in the series, including circles, grids, and parallel lines, perhaps invoke his recent exposure to contemporary American Abstract Expressionism (following a period in 1956, working with George Nelson in New York City).
A series of enamel-on-copper plates that Sottsass designed for Bucci in 1958. The ideographic motifs present in the series, including circles, grids, and parallel lines, perhaps invoke his recent exposure to contemporary American Abstract Expressionism (following a period in 1956, working with George Nelson in New York City).
Situated on a 4.2-acre lot, this three-bedroom cabin is the last remaining home for sale in the forested community of Hudson Woods.
Situated on a 4.2-acre lot, this three-bedroom cabin is the last remaining home for sale in the forested community of Hudson Woods.
In the corner, framed, machine-sewn vintage fabrics serve as minimalist wall decor. The artwork is the creation of delavegacanolasso and is available for sale on the firm's website.
In the corner, framed, machine-sewn vintage fabrics serve as minimalist wall decor. The artwork is the creation of delavegacanolasso and is available for sale on the firm's website.

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