The Palms Springs Modernism Show & Sale is the place to get your midcentury modern fix. Read on to see our guide to this annual event.
This year, the Fifth Annual Palm Springs Modernism Show & Sale — Fall Edition will return with 40 premier national and international dealers showcasing furniture, decorative and fine arts representing the various design movements of the 20th Century. Join us October 19-21 at Palm Springs Convention Center!
The Basics
What: The Fifth Annual Palm Springs Modernism Show & Sale – Fall Edition
When: October 19-21, 2018
Friday (Preview Party): 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sunday: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Where: Palm Springs Convention Center
277 North Avenida Caballeros, Palm Springs CA 92262
The Preview Party
Want to be the first to see all the rare and beautiful finds? Don’t miss the Palm Springs Modernism Show & Sale Preview Party on Friday, October 19 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Enjoy wine, light bites and live music as you get first dibs on vintage furniture, lighting, sculpture, paintings, silver, jewelry, ceramics, glass, rugs, prints, photography, vintage clothing and accessories offered by exhibiters from both the U.S. and Europe.
Proceeds from the event will support Modernism Week, a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization. Tickets are $60 in advance and $75 at the door (all Friday night tickets include return entry to the show all weekend). Tickets available here.
What’s New?
Making their first appearance at the Show & Sale Fall Preview are Art Link International, DEN, McGeorge Art Prints, and New Order Modern.
On Saturday the Show & Sale will feature a book signing by Doug Meyer from at 1-3pm on his new book “HEROES: A Tribute”, which pays homage to brilliant creative figures like Keith Haring, Robert Mapplethorpe, and Rudolph Nureyev who were the first victims of AIDS and AIDS-related diseases. Printed in multiple papers with pops of neon color and painted edges echoing the artist’s work, HEROES is a gorgeous, hard-cover feast for the eyes and soul.
Who’s Coming Back?
Returning to the show are some of last year’s California dealers: Artexture, On Madison, Rick Petteford, Silk Road Modern & Oriental Rugs, and Kenneth Stern.
The Palm Springs Modernism Show & Sale – Fall Edition is produced by Dolphin Promotions. Sponsors include Freightforwarding.com and media sponsors Antiques &Fine Art Magazine, Atomic Ranch, California Home+Design, California Homes, Modern, and Palm Springs Life.
