MMPI announced that The Merchandise Mart International Antiques Fair, recognized as one of the premier antiques shows in the Midwest, returns October 2-5, 2009, as part of the Experience Design weekend held at the Merchandise Mart, Chicago. The Fair offers experienced and novice collectors alike the opportunity to shop this amazing anthology of works that range from rare antiquities to modern design, in a variety of price points.
More than 100 top national and international antiques and fine art dealers, coming from Canada, Japan, Turkey, the United Kingdom and more, are exhibiting in the Fair. They will showcase a wide range of antique genres to shop from, including: 20th Century Design, Americana, Architectural Design, Asian Art & Antiquities, Barometers, Books, Ceramics, Clocks, Clothing and Accessories, Decorative Arts, Folk Art, Furniture, Glass, Jewelry, Paintings, Posters, Prints, Maps, Sculpture, Silver, Textiles and Tribal Art.
“The 12th Floor of The Merchandise Mart provides sophisticated ambience that antiques connoisseurs will appreciate,” said Jennifer Woolford, senior vice president, MMPI consumer shows. “The space is reflective of the level and quality of antiques and fine art available at The Fair”
In addition, the Fair hosts a variety of special events, including an exciting preview night party, a keynote presentation from interior decorator and furniture designer Darryl Carter, seminars, dealer booth talks and VIP events.
Keynote speaker Darryl Carter
10 a.m., Oct. 2
Author, interior decorator and furniture designer Darryl Carter will give the Fair’s keynote address. He is the author of The New Traditional and is nationally recognized as having spearheaded the emergent American design movement of “new traditionalism.” His work is distinguished by his fresh, deft integration of the modern with the antique. To RSVP for Carter’s keynote, visit www.merchandisemartantiques.com.
Documentary screening: Make No Little Plans: Daniel Burnham and the American City
6 p.m., Oct. 3
The Fair will offer a screening of this documentary film about the fascinating life and complex legacy of architect and city planner Daniel Burnham. The film was produced by The Archimedia Workshop.
Sunday at the Fair
11 a.m. – 1 p.m., Oct. 4
Enjoy mimosas and music while you shop the Fair.
Antiques Fair hours, location
October 2-5, 2009
Antiques Fair hours
Thursday, October 1 • 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Preview Night
Friday, October 2 • 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Saturday, October 3 • 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sunday, October 4 • 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Monday, October 5 • 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
12th Floor, Merchandise Mart, Chicago
Antiques Fair tickets
Tickets are $15 and will be available at www.merchandisemartantiques.com or onsite during the Antiques Fair. For more information, call (800) 677–MART (6278).
Experience Design Weekend
Oct. 2-5, The Merchandise Mart
Explore more than 100 antiques and fine art dealers; shop luxury kitchen and bath boutiques and find inspiration for the home of your dream all in one weekend, and all under one roof.
The Experience Design weekend offers visitors The Merchandise Mart International Antiques Fair, Oct. 2-5; the LuxeHome® Open House, Oct. 3; and DreamHome.
MMPI is the world’s leading owner and operator of showroom buildings and trade show facilities, bringing buyers and sellers together in more than 300 market events, trade and consumer shows and conferences each year. MMPI manages The Merchandise Mart and 350 W. Mart Center in Chicago; Market Square, the Suites at Market Square, Hamilton Market, Plaza Suites, Furniture Plaza and the National Furniture Mart in High Point, N.C.; the Architects & Designers Building and 7 W New York in New York; the L.A. Mart in Los Angeles; the Boston Design Center in Boston; and the Washington Design Center in Washington, D.C.
Vornado Realty Trust, owners of MMPI, based in New York City, is a fully integrated equity real estate investment trust. Vornado’s common shares are listed on the New York Stock Exchange and are traded under the symbol VNO.
Vornado Realty Trust, owners of MMPI, based in New York City, is a fully integrated equity real estate investment trust. Vornado’s common shares are listed on the New York Stock Exchange and are traded under the symbol VNO.