Out on the Town: 2023 Modernism Week

Author:Lindsey Shook

This year’s Modernism Week festivities returned in full force with a robust schedule of design discussions, iconic house tours and unforgettable gatherings that attracted thousands mid-century fans to Palm Springs. From brunch to shopping and fun inside an airplane, the California Home+Design team connected with top designers, architects and brands in honor of the annual celebration. Here, we share a few fun moments.

de Gournay Brunch at The Colony Palms

A select group of designers enjoyed brunch hosted by iconic hand-painted wallpaper and fabric house de Gournay at The Colony Palms. Creative Director Jemma Cave and Sales Director Georgia Messer presented the latest collections including the new embroidered wallcoverings.

de Gournay Creative Director Jemma Cave hand-painting a wallcovering. Photos by Anthony Camarena.

Raina Page and Gabriela Sebastiano. Photos by Anthony Camarena.

Designer Jaqui Seerman. Photos by Anthony Camarena.

Candace and Steve Garvey. Photos by Anthony Camarena.

Palm Springs Modernism Show & Sale

Designers and collectors flocked to the annual Palm Springs Modernism Show & Sale to discover rare treasures and vintage finds. Outside guests were greeted by a Pro Platform module by Connect Homes that was furnished by Australian furniture maker Coco Republic, while inside Coco Republic partnered with L.A.-based lighting maker Studio M to curate a high-design lounge that showcased pieces from their latest collections.

Ali Grosslight, Frank Montes, Skye Westcott and Lindsey Shook. Photos by Anthony Camarena.

Skye Westcott, Michael Berman and David M. Rubin. Photos by Anthony Camarena.

A view inside the lounge featuring outdoor collections by Coco Republic and new lighting from Studio M.
Photos by Anthony Camarena.

Outside, guests were greeted by a Pro Platform module by Connect Homes that was furnished by Coco Republic.
Photos by Anthony Camarena.

Taking Flight at the PS Air Lounge with CW Stockwell

To complete the night, CW Stockwell and California Home+Design invited guests to take flight inside the PS Air Lounge a unique speakeasy that can only be found in the desert of design.