Delicate bamboo lighting and a collaboration between design studios Willon Perron and USM were among the collectible design projects shown at this year's Los Angeles art week.
Based around prominent art fairs Frieze and Felix, LA art week is a city-wide activation, and though fine art is the focal point, several design galleries and studios also showcase work.
The week can be frustrating, with the massive geographic spread between the different events and the dearth of transportation options in the city. The result is a need to pick and choose between the various openings and events.
Regardless, the consensus among many is that the design scene in Los Angeles has been steadily growing, a trend evidenced by the recent announcement of an outpost for collectible design fair Design Miami kicking off in the city in May 2024. Many of the galleries have had a strong presence in LA for years, such as Carpenters Workshop Gallery and Future Perfect, both of which also have outposts in New York and Europe.
However, there were a few relative newcomers to the city who showed up, and some impressive single-label collections, including the debut of designer Brett Robinson.
Read on for nine of this year's standouts.

Photo by Erik Benjamins
Marta
At Marta gallery in East LA, California-based designer Bennet Schlesinger presented In Tune With Itself, an exhibition of light fixtures and furniture. The light fixtures were delicate, with shades made of bamboo and paper and ceramic bases.
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