The D.C. Big Flea And Antiques Market Expands

April 14, 2016

The D.C. Big Flea and Antiques Market enlarged to over 700 booths in two buildings, starting with the January show. This fortunately translated into record crowds. Returning again on Saturday and Sunday, April 30 and May 1 to the Dulles Expo Center in Chantilly, Va., this show will also feature the nation's oldest modernism show, the Art Deco Society of Washington in the North Hall. This will be the 33rd annual exposition of 20th century decorative arts from the group.
The D.C. Big Flea Market has been delighting Washingtonians six times a year at the Dulles Expo Center for the past 19 years with its eclectic mix of country and period furniture, silver, paintings and art, glassware from 18th century to modern, advertising, toys, mid-century modern furniture and accessories, estate and costume jewelry, vintage clothing and accessories, and collectibles of all eras. Everything from vintage Pyrex to Tiffany silver and European art can be found. This show is constantly changing and offers an amazing variety in both quality of wares and price. With booths of mid-century modern furniture next to booths of exquisite American Art pottery, and down the aisle from beautiful country primitives, the show is astounding in its diversity and is an amazing treasure hunt for both the decorator and collector.
With the addition of the 20th Century Decorative Arts Expo, the show will offer additional dealers new to the D.C. Big Flea Market. This show will feature Art Nouveau, Arts & Crafts, Art Deco, Art Moderne, Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian, and Atomic. All of these 20th century design movements will be represented in the North Hall of the Expo Center.
The Art Deco Society of Washington (ADSW) is a non-profit organization devoted to the preservation of the architectural, industrial, decorative, and cultural arts of the Art Deco era. The Expo is the primary source of funding to support ADSW's preservation and education efforts.
This combination of shows will offer something for everyone. A special feature of the Modernism show will be a book signing by Danielle Shapiro, author of "John Vassos: Industrial Design for American Life" on Sunday from noon to 2 p.m. Copies of the book will be available for sale throughout the show at the Art Deco Society's table.
Show hours will be from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Admission will be $10 and valid for both shows the entire weekend. Parking is free.
For additional information on the D.C. Big Flea call DÂ’Amore Promotions at 757-430-4735 or visit www.thebigfleamarket.com.
For additional information on the Art Deco Society, call 703-568-3745 or visit www.adsw.org.


 

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