Saturday, May 18, 2013

Dallas Modern Expo Today and Tomorrow!

Ligne Roset
 The Mod Squad . . . the Dallas Modern Expo runs through tomorrow (Sunday May 19), so if you love modern furniture and design as much as I do, you won't want to miss it. The 22,000 square ft. exhibition space is being held right now, downtown at 2350 Victory Park Lane. Tickets are $10. According to the Expo's information, it explores "innovation in product design available in the Dallas region concentrating on the areas of green design, functionality, minimalism and the conceptual ranging from lighting, furniture, and product to electronics, housewares and interactive design." There are a lot of great vendors who want to talk to you about modernism and how to bring it home; some of my favorites include Ligne Roset, Randell Morgan, Barry Whistler Gallery, Bulthaup and Judd furniture (furniture designed by the great artist Donald Judd). 


Randell Morgan

Bulthaup 

Lorraine Tady, Barry Whistler Gallery

Judd Furniture

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Niermann Weeks Collaboration with Laura Lee Clark, and a Party!



Lille Ceiling Fixture, $7,380
Love It!  Believe it or not, this delightful object is a ceiling light. It's part of the new collection from Niermann Weeks, the Maryland company that produces handcrafted lighting and furniture. Laura Lee Clark has partnered with Niermann Weeks in an exclusive collaboration to bring their works to Dallas in a big way—there's plenty of room to showcase it all in her new 5,000 square foot showroom at 1515 Slocum Street. 

You're invited to her grand opening party Thursday, May 16 from 6:00-9:00 PM. I hope you come—I will be there, of course (Texas Interiors is the media sponsor). Laura Lee's parties are known for being among the best in the Design District—she always has a well-stocked bar and great food, and it's where  the most interesting designers and their clients seem to gather. 

The President of Niermann Weeks, Justin Bennix, will be there to help give away a pair of fabulous Neirmann Weeks lamps. Hope you win!

Here are some of my favorite pieces from their newest collection:

Melbourne Chaise Longue, $6,430

Tissage Dining Table, $8,190

Marten Coffee Table, $8,530

Serpentine Bed, $14,920

Trocadero Fireplace Screen, $3,240