Palm Springs Modernism Fall Show Celebrates 10th Anniversary Offering the Best in Midcentury and Modern Design

The Fall Show will feature nearly 50 premier national exhibitors and will run October 25-27 in Palm Springs, California.

Photo: David A. Lee

The 10th annual Palm Springs Modernism Fall Show, held during Modernism Week – October, will open Friday evening October 25 and features many dealers new to the show as well as returning dealers that have participated in previous shows. The Fall Show will feature nearly 50 premier national exhibitors offering decorative and fine arts representing all design movements of the 20th century and compelling 21st century contemporary art and design. This popular event, which runs October 25-27, will be held in the Palm Springs Convention Center, located at 277 North Avenida Caballeros in Palm Springs, California. It is a more intimate version of the annual Palm Springs Modernism Show held in February.


Special events at this year’s Fall Show include tours all weekend of two luxurious airstream trailers offered by Airstream Inland Empire, and two book signings at the show on Saturday, October 26 at 12 pm:

  • “Residing with Nature:  The Houses of KAA Design,” by Grant Kirkpatrick and Duan Tran
  • “Shaping the World as a Home: The Houses & Gardens of Erik Evens” by Erik Evens


New dealers to the 2024 Fall Show include:

  • Jean Le Duc DX Studio of Napa, presenting abstract art, midcentury modern classics
  • Modern Glass Studio of Van Nuys, presenting contemporary midcentury modern art glass
  • Lawrence Schiller Photography of Sherman Oaks presenting original photography 
  • Vera Neumann Inc. of Austin, Texas, presenting original art, fashion items and furniture


Returning featured dealers include:

  • Amara Rugs of Torrance, presenting vintage and contemporary rugs
  • Blue Heron Gallery of Fallbrook, presenting midcentury modern art and objects
  • Karo Studios of Glendale, presenting custom glass and metal wall sculptures
  • Tesselle of Riverside, presenting breeze blocks and cement tiles


Featured Palm Springs exhibitors include:

  • Route 66 West presenting vintage Bakelite jewelry 
  • Antique Galleries of Palm Springs presenting vintage 20th century decorative and fine arts
  • CARLV12:  Photography by Carlos Vargas presenting architectural photography of mechanical arts

“Ten years ago, we first offered our wildly popular Palm Springs Modernism Show during the Fall Modernism Week Festival. What began as a small event in 2014 has now grown into a much-anticipated annual event itself and is beloved by attendees and dealers alike. The marriage of vintage 20th century items with 21st century designs has proven to be very successful and offers a wider appeal to our supporters in the Coachella Valley. We are thrilled to once again play a major role in Modernism Week – October.”

Rosemary Krieger, President of Dolphin Promotions

On Friday evening, October 25, attendees are invited to attend the festive Opening Night Party and Early Buying Preview Reception at the Fall Show at the Palm Springs Convention Center. The Friday night party is the prime opportunity for attendees to shop directly from dealers before the show opens to the public on Saturday. Tickets are available in advance for $95 here, or at the door for $110 and include a wine reception with hors d’oeuvres, free parking and daily re-entry to the show. Weekend show hours are Saturday, October 26, from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Sunday, October 27, from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Tickets are $25, include return entry all weekend, and may be purchased in advance online or at the door.

Palm Springs Modernism Fall Show Sponsors include Presenting Sponsor Airstream Inland Empire, Silver Sponsor Bidsquare, joined by Abell Auctions, Freightforwarding.com, and John Moran Auctioneer. Media Sponsors include Atomic Ranch, California Home & Design, California Homes, Incollect Magazine, and Palm Springs Life.

For more information and a list of exhibitors, please visit palmspringsmodernism.com or email info@dolphinfairs.com.