Merchandise Mart International Antiques Fall Fair, Oct. 12-15
Published October 5th, 2007
After 10 successful years of annual spring fairs, and much demand from attendees and dealers alike, The Merchandise Mart International Antiques Fair has added a Fall Fair, Oct. 12-15.
The Fall Fair will host more than 90 of the world’s top dealers of antiques and fine art, and a wide-range of categories, including: 20th Century Design; Architectural Design; Asian Art and Antiques; Ceramics; Decorative Arts; Furniture; Folk Art; Glass; Jewelry; Rare Books and Maps; Sculpture; Silver; and Tribal Art. This year’s fall fair will also feature a special Americana section of American antiques.
Open to the public, The Merchandise Mart International Antiques Fair offers something for the novice collector as well as the connoisseur.
Michael Graves will be the keynote speaker. He has designed furnishings from furniture to lighting and jewelry to dinnerware for Steuben, Disney, Black & Decker, Phillips Electronics and Target. Graves will discuss Designs that Stand the Test of Time at 10 a.m., Friday, Oct. 12 in The Merchandise Mart Conference Center. The free presentation includes continental breakfast and complimentary entrance to the fair.
Once again, the Antiques Fair will offer Booth Talks each afternoon where dealers share their knowledge while describing a few of their favorite items.
The Merchandise Mart International Antiques Fair held on the 8th floor of The Merchandise Mart Chicago will be open 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Oct. 12 and 13; 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Oct. 14 and 11 a.m.-4 p.m.., Oct. 15. Tickets are $15 and may be purchased at www.merchandisemartantiques.com.
For more information, call (800) 677-6278.
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