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Keynote Speaker
What’s Next
A Conversation with Michael Bruno
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1stdibs.com founder and president Michael Bruno actually has his finger on the pulse of antique dealers and design professionals’ sales activity, and is most likely to truly predict what’s next in design. Bruno, along with senior art and antiques editor Doris Athineos of Traditional Home, spoke about the popular trend toward Modernism, the treasures of America, London and Paris, and the role of interior designers shaping the interiors we crave.

Michael Bruno founded web site 1stdibs.com in 2001 after moving to Paris following a successful career with Sotheby’s real estate division in San Francisco. 1st dibs was created to provide the design trade access to the world’s best upscale antiques and decorative arts dealers. Its value as a source for stellar material is equal to its educational benefits.

Designers Speak

"Living With Antiques”
Presented by
Candace Manroe, senior design editor, Traditional Home magazine, and Chicago area design professionals explored creative vision and classic living. What makes an antique important vs. a sentimental heirloom and how to discover one’s own style. Attendees learned more about how contemporary artwork can co-exist with modern and traditional antiques. Panelists included top Chicago design talent accomplished at mixing elegant antiques with contemporary taste: Frank Ponterio, Marshall Morgan Erb, Becky Phelps, Shea Soucie and Martin Horner.

One On One



Each afternoon, dealers shared their insights while describing a few of their “favorite things” during intimate booth talks. Whether a seasoned connoisseur or a beginning collector, these captivating talks were informal and informative, and a lighthearted way to meet the personalities behind the treasures.

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