Twenty-Fifth Show Will Feature a Record Number of Dealersand Four Airstream Trailers to Tour
The Palm Springs Modernism Show will celebrate its 25th anniversary during Modernism Week in February 2025. The popular event will feature a record 135 dealers presenting the best of vintage 20th century and compelling 21st century designs at the Palm Springs Convention Center February 14-17, 2025. Weekend admission for the show is $30 online or at the door. Admission includes return entry all weekend and a show catalog. Show hours are Saturday 10am–6pm, Sunday 10am–5pm, and Monday 10am–4pm. The Palm Springs Convention Center is located at 277 North Avenida Caballeros in Palm Springs. Valet parking will be offered at the front of the Convention Center on Saturday and Sunday for $15. There is no valet parking on Monday due to the Classic Car Show, another featured event during Modernism Week which will take place from 12pm–3pm in front of the Palm Springs Convention Center. Self-parking is available for $10 per day. More information is available at www.palmspringsmodernism.com.
“We are thrilled to be bringing our successful show back to Palm Springs for our twenty fifth year,” said Rosemary Krieger, President of Dolphin Promotions. “Over the last two and a half decades this popular show has emerged to be one of the best shows offering unique and rare midcentury modern furniture and accessories. Several years ago, we began integrating retro-inspired modern alternatives to great acclaim. I am proud that the show continues to be the most well-attended event of Modernism Week.”
“The fantastic Palm Springs Modernism Show is one of the reasons that Modernism Week exists,” said Lisa Vossler Smith, CEO of Modernism Week. “Twenty years ago, a group of local nonprofit organizations collaborated to offer architecture and design programing to compliment the Modernism Show. Our festival has continued to grow and expand in partnership with the Show. As Modernism Week celebrates our twentieth year, we are grateful to the Modernism Show for continuing to be the top US destination for midcentury modern aficionados to return and discover exciting new finds year after year.”
Preview Party
An exciting early buying preview benefiting Modernism Week will take place on Friday evening, February 14 from 6–9pm. This premier event promises an unforgettable experience featuring a full open bar, complimentary valet service, savory hors d’oeuvres, and live music to set the mood. Guests will preview and shop the world-class collections before the show opens to the public, all while reveling in the vibrant atmosphere of the most celebrated party of Modernism Week. Preview party tickets are $125 in advance and $150 at the door and include return entry to the show all weekend. Proceeds from ticket sales benefit Modernism Week, a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization.
“We had another great opening night last year and overall we did very well at the show,” said dealer Robert Sommers of Blue Heron Gallery. “For the third consecutive year a designer couple we work with brought back a very enthusiastic client to the show to make a substantial purchase. I have been doing modernism shows for more than twenty years and this show is the best.”
New International Exhibitors: For the first time, the Palm Springs Modernism Show will feature a fantastic display area of four significant international dealers that will share one large booth and introduce their contemporary designs in the United States. Compelling contemporary art, sculpture, photography, and jewelry will all be intertwined in one large display. The dealers are Ignacio Gana of Miami and Chile, JMB Designer Ltd. of Milan, Italy, Nacho Severin of Chile, and Manuel Santelices of New York and Chile. In addition Stephanie Phillips Ceramics from Australia will be offering contemporary ceramic designs.
Notable new dealers this year include: Fabrice Spies of Los Angeles, Lawrence Schiller Photography of Los Angeles, Howard Danelowitz Paintings of New York, The Vera Archive of Georgetown, Texas, Nok Nok from Palm Springs, and Karo Studios of Burbank.
Notable returning vintage 20th century dealers include: Bridges Over Time at the Palm Springs Art & Design Gallery, Charles Hollis Jones, Original in Berlin, Studio GRayblue, Blue Heron Gallery, and Morateur Gallery.
Notable returning 21st century dealers include: Resource Furniture, C. A. Johnson Sculpture, Palette Contemporary Arts & Craft, Melody Emrani, and Sossego Modern Brazilian Design.
Modernism Show sponsors include Presenting Sponsor Airstream Inland Empire along with Silver Sponsor Bidsquare and Supporting Sponsors Abell, Amara Rugs, Brand G Vacations, Freightforwarding.com, and John Moran. Media Sponsors include Atomic Ranch, California Home & Design, California Homes, Incollect Magazine, and Palm Springs Life Magazine.
For more information and a full list of exhibitors, visit www.palmspringsmodernism.com or email info@dolphinfairs.com.