Eight Not-To-Miss Sights At The International Show

international show tiffany lamps

The International Show, formerly known as the International Fine Arts and Antiques Dealer Show, is one of the finest art and antiques fairs worldwide.  Everything on view is best in its class and heavily vetted. I always go because its a marvelous way to educate your eye, even if it is a bit intimidating.  It is certainly the type of venue where if you need to ask how much something is, you most definitely can't afford it.

As your boots on the ground in NYC, I think it's worth sharing 8 of the most extraordinary things that I saw.

First up has to be the incredible large photograph by Massimo Listri shown by Holden Luntz Gallery.  Take a close look at the details.

Detail from photograph by Massimo Listri

Photograph by Massimo Listri.

Second, I was entranced by the more than 8 feet wide TWA map of the world presented by Librairie Signatures, What a statement it would make in a room.

international show-twa map of the world

Turning to furniture, attending The International Show allows you to see the real deal. There are few places where you can get up close and personal with a piece actually made by Thomas Chippendale. (Yes, THE Chippendale). Ronald Philips Ltd's booth is one of them.

Detail from a commode probably by Thomas Chippendale, c.17

Also in the "real deal" category: dealer Lillian Nassau specializes in Tiffany lamps.  When you see the true item, its easy to understand why so many try (but fail) to  knock them off.  So pretty.

On a more modern note, I found several intriguing geometric pieces.  Love this  desk and chair at Bernd Goeckler Antiques by Ado Chale c. 1965-70. The pieces are oak and covered in cross cut disk-shaped pieces of bovine bone set in black resin.  Only 3 copies were ever produced.

Desk and chair by Ado Chale, Belguim 1965-70

H.M. Luther offered a pair of cabinets with incredible patterned fronts. Made in 2015, by artisan Roberto Guili Rida the front is gray, white and black opaline glass.

International show geometric cabinets

Back at Bernd Goeckler, the brass and glass trend is alive and well, even in this rarefied setting.  How cool is this c. 1970s center table by Gabriella Crespi?  I love multi-use pieces and this one can be separated into 2 halves for uses as consoles.  Perfect for a gallery entrance space in a NYC apartment----pull it together for your next dinner party!

international show brass table

Finally, a must stop is Maison Gerard's booth--it is always inspiring with a mix of old and contemporary items.  Interior design firm Villalobos Desio captured this stunning vignette.

international show maison gerard

Perhaps the most interesting thing about The International Show is that every attendee is likely to choose 8 different favorite things!  Hope you find my picks interesting.

Photo credits: TWA mapMassimo Listri (Detail shot by Lynn Byrne)  Ado Chale desk and chair  Unless noted, all other photos by Lynn Byrne.