The East Hampton Historical Society presents its 20th Annual Antiques & Design Show Benefit, a premier showcase of antiques and mid-century decorative arts for the home and garden. The event will take place on Saturday, July 11, from 10 AM to 6 PM and on Sunday, July 12, from 10 AM to 5 PM. The annual benefit will kick off with a Preview Cocktail Party on Friday, July 10, from 6 to 8:30 PM. The event returns to the historic Mulford Farm at 10 James Lane in East Hampton as part of the Historical Society’s continuing celebration of America’s 250th anniversary.
“On historic Mulford Farm – where the Antiques & Design Show takes place every year – the East Hampton Historical Society has just completed a comprehensive restoration of the Mulford Farmhouse to depict how it looked in 1776 during the American Revolution. As we celebrate America’s 250th this year during the Antiques & Design Show, visitors can tour the Farmhouse, which is furnished with period artifacts, to learn about East Hampton’s important role in the movement for independence. And at the Show, I’m delighted that dozens of the dealers are featuring antiques and collectibles that help connect us to the founding of our nation,” shared East Hampton Historical Society Executive Director Steve Long.
Throughout the weekend, an impressive lineup of more than 50 antiques and art dealers will showcase vintage decorative pieces for the home and garden, spanning styles from classic to contemporary. Special attention will undoubtedly be given to antiques and collectibles that celebrate America’s Colonial and early American heritage in honor of the semiquincentennial. Attendees can expect to find everything from classic rattan and bamboo furniture to intricate lighting, textiles, and architectural elements. Other highlights include American and European country-decorated furniture, Art Deco and Moderne pieces, garden ornaments, wrought-iron accessories, industrial items, paintings, trade signs, period jewelry, weathervanes, and mirrors. With such a diverse collection, the show promises something for every taste and interest. There are items for seasoned collectors and casual enthusiasts.
Now celebrating its 20th anniversary, the Antiques & Design Show has become a highly curated event that attracts the top designers who love supporting the Historical Society and shopping the show,” said Debbie Druker, President of the Historical Society’s Board of Trustees. “The designers – especially the thirty who serve on our Design Committee – purchase tickets to the Preview Party so they won’t miss out on the perfect item they’re seeking for their clients.”
This year, the East Hampton Historical Society will have a celebrated name in interior design, Tom Scheerer, serve as Honorary Chair. Over the past three decades, Scheerer has become renowned for his signature style — a “relaxed modernism,” as he calls it. He is the subject of “Tom Scheerer Decorates” and the author of “Tom Scheerer: More Decorating” and “Tom Scheerer: Still Decorating.”
“The East Hampton Historical Society Antique Show has been one of the highlights of summer since its inception in 2006. It draws well-deserved attention to the Historical Society’s ‘crown jewel,’ Mulford Farm, a colonial farmstead that provides a charming setting for this convivial and perennially anticipated event. Collectors, interior designers, and ‘born shoppers’ can look forward to the wonderful wares offered by a highly curated mix of longtime favorite dealers and innovative newcomers. Congratulations to the East Hampton Historical Society on the 20th anniversary of this important fundraiser and for its valuable service to our community,” said Tom Scheerer.
Additionally, the Design Committee features several notable names in design including Tim Adams, Stephen Drucker, Helen Feid, John Fondas, Steven Gambrel, Bryan Graybill, Perry Guillot, Victoria Hagan, Ed Hollander, Cathy Kincaid, David Kleinberg, Chris LaGuardia, Cathy Lorenz, Jennifer Mabley and Austin Handler, Christopher Maya, Sam Mitchell, Charlotte Moss, David Netto, Mario Nievera, Alex Papachristidis, Eve Robinson, Scott Sanders, Brian Sawyer, Mary Margaret Trousdale, Suzanne Tucker, Edwina von Gal, Marshall Watson, Nathan Wold and Tom Samet, and Ann Wolf.
Tickets to the Preview Cocktail Party start at $275 and include entry to the show on the following days, while show tickets, valid for entry on Saturday or Sunday, begin at $18 in advance and $20 day of. Tickets may be purchased at easthamptonhistory.org.