20th Century Cincinnati Modernism Show

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The 20th Century Cincinnati Modernism show has become one of the region’s top design/collectibles events, where dealers offer furniture, artwork and more from popular design movements such as Art Deco, Futuristic an Op/Pop. Photo provided.
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Posted: 02/20/2013

Steven Rosen
CityBeat

The 20th Century Cincinnati Modernism Show has become one of the region’s top design/collectibles events. This year, 60 dealers will offer furniture, artwork, glass, pottery, posters, textiles, dinnerware and other objects representative of such 20th century progressive design movements as Arts & Crafts, Art Deco, Streamline, Futuristic, Mid-Century and Op/Pop. There will also be an exhibit featuring memorabilia and objects from Russel Wright, the famous designer born in nearby Lebanon.

In a related free event, from 10-11 a.m. Sunday, an expert panel from the Cincinnati Form Follows Function (CF3) group will answer audience questions about discovering and maintaining Modernist homes and objects. It occurs in Room 204 of the convention center. Please send queries and photos for the panel in advance to i nfo@cf3.org in advance. Admission to the show is $7 for both days; a limited number of $25 “Java Preview” tickets, good for exclusive early Saturday admission and breakfast, are available in advance. 11 a.m.- 5 p.m. Through Sunday, Feb. 24. Sharonville Convention Center, 11355 Chester Road, Sharonville. 20thcenturycincinnati.com .