The Denver Modernism Show will feature some of the VERY BEST vendors from the Rocky Mountain Region and around the country! While it is primarily a venue for vintage pieces, there will also be manufacturers and companies specializing in newer modernist home accessories, appliances, fabrics, and EVERYTHING you need to make sure your home is a MODERN MARVEL inside and out! Expect the Unexpected -- and Get Ready to see pieces that will Blow Your Mind!

Last year's show drew nearly 3,000 buyers - many from out of state!

The 2008 show will be BIGGER THAN EVER !

Note: Deadline for current booth rate payments is July 15.

Booth rates will go up $45 per booth on all booth types after July 15.

Exhibitor Contract:

Download your exhibitor Contract here:

Denver Modernism Show Exhibitor Contract

 

2008 Exhibitor Rates:

10 x 10 booth - $250 (*4 or more booths to single dealer - $200 each)
10 x 10 booth with walls - $395 (you select wall color)
6 x 5 booth - $100
6 x 5 booth with walls - $250
Track Lighting (per booth) - $100
Electricity (free with track lighting or...) $25
6-ft table for booth - $20 each

Showcases are available again this year. Download your Showcase order form here:

Case Order Form Denver 08



Request a Contract by emailing dana.cain@att.net!




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Select booth size, quantity and options and pay for everything with a few clicks.
Receipt will be emailed immediately from Google Checkout - to you and to show hostess Dana Cain.
You may also pay with a check. Email dana.cain@att.net

Exhibitor List as of July 22, 2008

 

Antiques Etc. (Denver) www.denverantiques.com

   One of Colfax's coolest antique malls, Antiques Etc will be bringing out a wide variety of mid-century furnishings, glassware, pottery, accessories, art and more!  

 

Brooks Novelty & Antiques (Los Angeles, CA)

    Steve Brooks is coming out from California with a big load of great vintage treats!

 

Casarietti Studio (Breckenridge, CO) www.casariettistudio.com

   Collaborative artists Michelle and Robert Casarietti create beautiful abstract paintings and sculptures - perfect for enhancing your modern decor.

 

Christopher Bailey - Dynamic Design (Santa Fe, NM)

   Chris will be offering a great selection of modern art, mid-century furniture and more!

 

Michael Cassidy (Saguache, CO)

   Modern Art, Furniture, Lighting and Jewelry

 

Dallas Designs (Denver)

   Award winning glass artist Vilma Dallas is bringing a collection of fused glass items for home decor consisting of small bowls, plates and other small objects, also a collection of unique jewelry designs in glass and semi-precious stones. 

 

Denmark Designs (Longmont, CO)

    Danish furniture, imported.

  

Dana Cain (Denver) www.danacain.com

   Hostess of the Denver Modernism Show, Dana Cain has organized over 100 specialty antique and collectible shows in Colorado, including Baby Boomerama in the 1990s. Former co-owner of Atomic Antiques on Broadway, she has been a dealer of mid-century modern furnishings and items for over 15 years. Dana currently sells her wares at Mod Livin' on East Colfax and on eBay. Her local efforts in the mid-century field have garnered her four Westword BEST OF DENVER awards.

 

Steve Cambronne Modern Metal Art (Baraboo, WI) www.stevecambronne.com

     Visit Steve's website to peruse his fabulous array of artistic designs. From Jetson's style welcome signs to abstract art to kitchen and bar designs, his work is PERFECT for any mod pad!

 

Diverse Ayres Fine Art (Salt Lake City, UT) www.originalprints.com

  The name Diverse Ayres comes from a collection of English songs dating from the Renaissance. This reflects the company's interest in music as well as describing the eclectic collection offered. The focus of the art is American and European artists from 1920-1980 with emphasis on the modern period.  Representative examples from most of the best known artists from the period will be offered.  Diverse Ayres also specializes in prints with musical subjects.

 

Suzanne Dutcher (Castle Rock, CO)

   Vintage coffee and tea silver service sets - with a difference! These are hand-painted, one-of-a kind. Suzanne will also do custom designs on your sets.

 

Gallup House Fine Art (Denver) www.galluphouse.com

   Original Modernist paintings by Colorado artists (1930s-70s). Lee and Jennifer Ballentine of Gallup House, are among Denver's top dealers in regional art. They have been recognized by Westword as "....the best way to appreciate local art." Gallup House offers an inventory of depth and breadth, covering Colorado's modernist painters and more. They handle several estates for important artists who have passed on, and are always scouting for new sources of fine regional art. 

 

Beth Gottlieb (Denver)  

   Beth has been buying and selling art deco for more than a decade. A consultant to the Antique Trader's annual "Antiques and Collectibles" price guide, she is a nationally recognized expert on art deco, barware and mid-century modern design. Her private collections and the pieces she offers for sale are nothing less than breathtaking. She currently sells through Mod Livin' on East Colfax Ave. in Denver.

 

Rob Granhold (Denver) 

   Rob has collected, researched, lectured, and written about all types of mid-Century glass for more than 30 years.  He will be bringing a wide range of glass items including Pyrex, Fire-King, Georges Briard, Fred Press, Dorothy Thorpe, and Blenko.  Pottery makers represented will include Franciscan, Vernon Kilns, Rumrill, Haeger, and Van Briggle.  He currently sells through Antiques, Etc... on East Colfax Ave. in Denver.

 

Great Western American Rags (Denver) 

   Fabulous vintage clothing, with emphasis on vintage Hawaiian wear and Western Wear! 

 

Historic Preservation Consulting (Denver) 

   Dave Steers, one of Arapaho Acres' most prominent residents, is a mastermind when it comes to mid-century restoration and preservation!

 

Hooked on Glass (Denver) 

   One of the highlights of Denver's famous "Antique Row," Hooked on Glass, at 1401 S. Broadway, offers MUCH more than glass! Their booth will feature retro/modern furniture and 20th century glassware and dinnerware. 

   

Peter Illig (Denver)  www.peterillig.com

   Peter is one of Denver's best-known artists and is the "official artist of the Denver Modernism Show." He moved to Denver from New York in 1981. Peter's work can be seen locally at Plus+Gallery, and in corporate and private collections around the world. Visit his Open Studio every First Friday at 4 Art Studios, 8th and Santa Fe in the heart of Denver's Art district on Santa Fe.

 

Patrick Jenkins (Denver)

  Patrick is one of our new Tiki Lounge vendors! Aloha!

 

Jeff Jeremias Fine Art (Denver)

   Jeff will bring us a great selection of vintage 20th century modernist paintings!

 

Judy! Judy! Judy!  (Denver) www.judyewhite.com

   Judy E. White is a Best of Denver award winner - and deservedly so! She'll be offering vintage lamps, 50s kitsch, jewelry and some real show-stoppers!

 

Kirkland Museum (Denver) www.kirklandmuseum.org

    Quite possibly the best collection of modernist furnishings, artwork, pottery and accessories in the United States. Located at 1311 Pearl St in artist Vance Kirkland's former studio. This place is an absolute total MUST SEE.

 

Vickie Leigh Krudwig (Denver)

   Contemporary Fine Art

 

Cindy Leonard (Colorado Springs, CO)

   Cindy will bring a splashy display of vintage electronics - featuring loads of colorful bakelite and plastic radios, classic floor radios, a Predicta TV and more!

 

Bill Lutomski Stained Glass (Denver)

   “Traditional Techniques for Contemporary Concerns”. Modern Stained glass windows for sale at the show. He also welcomes custom orders and repair work.  

 

John Mayer (Denver)  

   John, a member of the Mod Livin' "family" in Denver, has a real eye for vintage top end designer pieces. Scandinavian, American, Italian and more.... he knows all, sells all. He's one of Denver's most informed and most pleasant modernism dealers.

 

Tim McKay (Denver) 

   Tim is a contemporary visual artist.

 

Mile Hi Modern (Denver) www.milehimodern.com

   Craig Mayer and Peter Blank are Denver's premier modern home realtors! If you're looking to move into a really mod pad, talk to these guys!

 

Miscellaneous Etcetera Company (Sebastopol, CA)

   Dave Vrankovich will be bringing us some California goodies this year! His merchandise description: "Bakelite, Mid-Century, Art Deco - and whatever else really cool I can find!"

 

Missing Link, The (Denver)

   A collection of colorful  modern and vintage clothing.

 

Mod Livin' (Denver) www.modlivin.com

   Denver's biggest resource for vintage and contemporary home furnishings and accessories. Mod Livin' is also hosting "Mod Livin' Live!" - a huge mid-century auction immediately following the Modernism Show on Sunday! Visit the shop at 5327 E. Colfax!

 

Modern Decodence (Denver) www.modern-decodence.com

   Nick Horvath, one of Denver's leading modern style makers, brings some goodies from his shop on South Broadway - and some pieces he's been holding back just for our show!

 

Modern In Denver magazine (Denver) www.modernindenver.com

   Denver's hottest new mag will be available at the show! Chat with the publisher, William Logan! If you missed the launch party, you missed a good one!

 

Lauri Lynnxe Murphy (Denver)  http://plusgallery.com/artists/murphy/ 

   Winner of the first "Mastermind Award" for Visual Arts (Westword, 2005), Lauri Lynnxe Murphy is represented at galleries in the U.S. and Canada. Her work is always cutting edge, always stylish, and usually lots of fun, too. In Denver, her work can be seen at the award-winning Plus+Gallery.

 

Naugle's (Longmont, CO)

   Beautifully restored vintage chrome dinette sets! Last year they sold every one they brought! And they brought a lot!

 

Palette Contemporary Art & Craft (Albuquerque, NM) www.palettecontemporary.com

   Beautiful modern designs in glass, wood, 2-D fine art and more - coming up from Albuquerque. 

 

PCH Modern (Redondo Beach, CA) www.pchmodern.com

   Mid-century furnishings!

 

Charles Phoenix (Los Angeles, CA) www.charlesphoenix.com

     "Call him the King of Retro, ruling over a bygone era..." says the Los Angeles Times magazine. "He joyfully mines America's past through its fashion and design" says the New York Times. Charles Phoenix is our SPECIAL GUEST at this year's show - and we are thrilled to have him as an exhibitor, too! In addition to entertaining us with his famous "Retro Slide Shows," Charles will also be selling and signing his books! 

 

Planet Glass (Los Angeles, CA) www.planetglass.net

     Mid-century art glass at its finest! Blenko, Murano and all the rest!

 

Plus+Gallery (Denver) www.plusgallery.com

   Plus+Gallery is Denver's award winning modern art gallery, specializing in cutting edge, pop and modern works in both abstract and representational realms. This fall, Plus is moving to a new location on Larimer!

 

Pop Tiki of Colorado (Westminster, CO)

    Look for them in our new Tiki Lounge area, where they will be selling exotic tiki wares with other members of Colorado's Tiki Elite!

 

Sean Powell Art (Denver) www.seanpowellart.com

   Contemporary Fine Art

 

Retro Chic Antiques (Centennial, CO) http://stores.ebay.com/Retro-Chic-Antiques

   Mid-Century Modern dinnerware, kitchenware, barware and tableware, including Red Wing, Russel Wright, Eva Zeisel, Ben Seibel, Walter Dorwin Teague, Taylor Smith & Taylor, Bauer, Pacific Potteries, California Pottery, Vernon Kilns, Metlox and more!

 

Jeffrey Roche (Idaho Springs, CO) 

   Modern Art, Furniture, Lighting and Jewelry

 

Rocky Mountain Depression Glass Society (Colorado Springs, CO) www.rmdgs.com

   The club will be setting up a special display for us - featuring Metlox and more!

 

Ruby Bijoux (Denver)

   Vintage Photography with emphasis on the erotic! Goes great with deco interiors!

 

Sam's Garage (Denver) http://www.samsgaragefurniture.com

   Sam Mobley creates wonderful Retro-Contemporary furniture and fine art!

 

Shop Nines (Denver) www.shopnines.com

    Although the Shop Nines warehouse is in downtown Denver, the business is done primarily online. Don't miss a rare chance to see this fantastic collection of vintage and used furniture and electronics, sure to set the modernist heart a-flutter!

 

Curtis Silbaugh and Roxanne Hughes (Lakewood, CO)  
   Curtis and Roxanne have become the local go-to-guys for Fenton and Paden City glass respectively.  Each has given lectures on their specialties. As Power Sellers on eBay (username: curtis9349) they have a finger on the pulse of the market for mid-Century items.  They will be bringing a variety of items including  many Fenton stretch/swung vases, Murano glass, other Italian glass, and, of course some Swedish art glass.

 

Space Gallery (Denver) www.spacegallery.org

   Located in Denver's ArtDistrict on Santa Fe, Space Gallery specializes in cutting edge works by some of Denver's best artists!

 

Les Stewart (Colorado Springs, CO)

   Great selection of vintage glass!

 

Studio H:T (Boulder, CO) www.studioht.com

   Studio H:T is a Boulder-based design studio that seeks to create building, objects and environments that heighten the senses and celebrate the unique qualities of place. They represent modern architecture and green design at its best!

 

Tiki Mike (Denver)

    Tiki Mike Skinner and his tiki pals, Dale Swain and others, are planning to TIKI-fy our show in Grand Style!

 

Damian Velasquez (Albuquerque, NM) www.damianvelasquez.com

    Damian Velasquez designs and builds amazing modern furniture that will inspire for generations to come. You will love his attention to detail, his striking design and his fine craftsmanship. Damian has a keen sense of designing livable, modern furniture. He combines elegantly finished brushed steel, vibrantly colored wood and other modern materials to create furniture that stands out from the crowd.

 

Vintage Venture Media (Denver) www.vinvenmedia.com

   Vintage Venture Media waill be showing their feature film, Gears, Grease and Guitars on Sunday -  and talking up plans for Denver's new all-retro mag!

 

Heather Watts (North Vancouver, BC - Canada) www.heatherwatts.com

    Heather's artwork has been featured in Juxtapoz magazine... She'll be showing some of her TIKI pieces in our Tiki Lounge, and will have work elsewhere in the show, too!

 

Welcome Back Collectibles (Ft. Worth, TX)

   Blenko and other vintage glass, California Ceramics, studio pottery, enamelware and more!

 

Yesterday's Child (Denver)

    From Hip to Hippie, this child is WILD! Sandra's booth will feature Designer Upholstered Vintage Furniture, lamps, retro/mod decor and vintage clothes! 

 

Zmodern / Zeitgeist (Denver)  www.zmodern.com

   Iconic design of the 20th and 21st centuries. With two galleries located in Denver's Museum District, and over 25 years in the industry, ZMODERN has built a strong reputation as a leading resource for quality furnishings and accessories in both the contemporary and vintage markets. They are committed to showcasing the finest that modern design has to offer and strive for quality, accuracy and building successful relationships with their clients.

 

 

 

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