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The Prominent West Coast Collection

Paolo Piva Andy Sofa B&B Italia Designed 2002
Dan Johnson Gazelle Lounge Chair
Seff Weidl Untitled

   
Frank O. Gehry Wiggle Stool 

Josef Albers Variant II (from Ten Variants)
 Pablo Picasso Mat Owl Platter

Max Finkelstein Castle 
Giuseppe Gambino Bambino con L’Aquilone (Child with Kite)
Over 100 lots in the December 11, 2011 Important Modern Art & Design Auction come from a prominent West Coast collection, creating a rare opportunity to acquire some of the best California Design ever offered in one auction. Whether or not you are planning on buying, you must see this incredible collection on display at LAMA for the first time ever.

The preview is open today through December 10th; open daily from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. at the LAMA Showroom (16145 Hart St. Van Nuys, CA 91406) ~LAMA
See online catalogue here.
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TASTEMAKER TAG SALE: JOEL CHEN, J.F. CHEN

I don’t think you should miss this one: TASTEMAKER TAG SALE: Joel Chen of J.F. Chen on One Kings Lane.  It starts Saturday Nov. 19th.
He has the most fabulous collection of Furniture, Accessories & Vintage Finds.  My most recent visit to his Highland Ave location was just last week to check out the Collecting Eames exhibit and was blown away (as usual).  He has to have the largest, most impressive, coolest items you will see anywhere.
A hub of eclectic objects spanning centuries and continents, J.F. Chen‘s vast inventory includes modern and vintage furniture, lighting, accessories, and art. Omnipresent throughout the collection is the curatorial eye of Joel Chen, who is as passionate about collecting things that intrigue him as he is about sharing them, and whose vision is a style journey with scenery that ranges from neoclassical European commodes to ’50s chairs and African stools. 
Be sure to check it.
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Collecting Eames, The JF Chen Collection

I’m looking forward to the de LaB tour of Collecting Eames at JF Chen tonight in Hollywood. The collection features 425 objects including furniture, rare posters, toys and graphics designed by Charles and Ray Eames.  
If you can’t make it to tonight’s event, you can go see Collecting Eames at  JF Chen between now and January 14 as part of the “Pacific Standard Time” series of art shows.  The hardcover book “Collecting Eames, The JF Chen Collection,“ is now out and available here.
JF Chen is located: 941 North Highland Avenue, Los Angeles, California 90038
~image via de LaB
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Shop the Store : : DERING HALL


“Ooh-ooh-ooooh!”
 Yes, I did just say that. I know, its a dorky reference to Horshack from Welcome Back, Kotter, but that’s how I feel after checking out Dering Hall.  It is “an online marketplace for the finest interior designers, architects, artisans, and design dealers to showcase their work and sell new, high-end home furnishings and accessories.”  This isn’t IKEA people.  This is some high-end, bespoke home furnishings and accessories.
The things pictured above are a few things I found that I’m head over heels in LOVE LOVE LOVE with.
Sign up here and you will be able to see the links to my selections and find some of your OWN.
clockwise from top left:   Mosaic Mirror-Re-Purposed Vintage and Antique Mirror from Downtown (price on request), Molded Aluminum Tripod Chair in Yellow-Original design by Poul Kjaerholm ($15k), Unique Brass & Mineral Inset Splendora from Michelle’s Rock Candy Collection (price on request), Aubusson Tapestry Wallhanging from Rug Company ($3,595), The Zoid brass Console ($6,800)  “Biomorphic Bubble” Illuminated Sculpture ($20k), Triangle Lucite Bookends  ($450)
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1st Dibs Finds

1. Pair of Large Scale Nude Torso Mixed Media Drawings
2. Fritz Henningsen Leather Sofa c. 1940
3. Mexican Modernist Screen 1950s
4. Hand Carved Stone Crosses
5. Antique Wooden Trough Guatemala 19th Century
6. Leather Chairs Italy c. 1960
7. Travertine and Lacquer Dining Table c. 1970
8. Rock Crystal and Gilded Chandelier France 1970s
9. Tibetan Lamb Wool ‘Pouf’ Stools in the Manner of Milo Baughman 1970s
10. Massive Late 19th Century 3-legged Wooden Work Table