Modernism Show & Sale – A Shopping Extravaganza!

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Palm Springs Modernism Show & Sale

The Annual Palm Springs Modernism Show & Sale Opening Night Preview Gala is one of its largest ever exhibits of fine art and collectibles celebrating mid-century modern designs.

Serious collectors, mid-century modern enthusiasts, and antique aficionados will gather at this years Show & Sale

Serious collectors, mid-century modern enthusiasts, and antique aficionados with gather to get first glimpse at this year’s mod trends and find famous treasures from yester year. The party will kick off the four day shopping extravaganza with guests sipping wine, noshing on hors d’euvres, and roaming the Palm Springs Convention Center to the smooth sounds of live musical entertainment.

Last years opening night event had many guests sporting mid-century fashions giving tribute to Palm Springs vintage chic in keeping with the evening’s beneficiary and theme…Modernism Week.  As guests took advantage of the complimentary valet parking, one could not help but notice the attention given to the assemblage of high style.  While “what to wear” was not the focus of the evening, it certainly made for a festive atmosphere.

One of the largest ever exhibits of fine art and collectibles celebrating mid-century modern designs.

The sophisticated gallery installations highlighted world-class mid-century furniture, jewelry, art and objects, photos, vintage prints and unique collectibles.  The aesthetic of each vendor varied but the attractive displays lured curious fans to look for more.  Vendors were eager to share their stories about their particular designer items with many museum quality products and antiques for sale to lucky patrons.  Metallic accents, contemporary lighting fixtures, streamlined furnishings, and kitsch items mixed together to create “cool” environments.

The Palm Springs Modernism Show & Sale runs the 12^th-15^th and if you have time to attend…rush on over. It’s worth the tour.  

Modernism Week continues through February 21st featuring over 100 events  to share your affinity for mid-mod madness.  Home tours, films, lectures, parties, walking, bus and bike tours abound to celebrate one of the finest festivals for admiring architectural wonders, fabulous fashions, and daring designs.

Palm Springs Modernism Show & Sale