Obsolete is a gallery specializing in rare antiques and vintage design alongside contemporary art, located in Culver City, California. Founded in 1999 by former fashion design director Ray Azoulay, the showroom blends industrial age furnishings with perfectly dilapidated oddities. The inventory is sourced globally. This results in a highly theatrical collection that defies standard categorization.
Rather than manufacturing an in-house line, the gallery curates historical pieces next to mid-century designs from notable figures like Hans Wegner and Vladimir Kagan. The store also retails contemporary home goods and textiles from brands such as BDDW and SAVED Cashmere. Visitors can find everything from an 1880s American Empire sofa to vintage opaline tulip pendants.
The space functions as a fine art gallery as well, representing contemporary artists like Goran Djurovic and Ethan Murrow. Pricing reflects the rare and collectible nature of the inventory. A vintage Arne Norell armchair or a 1930s Heals oak table represents the premium investment required for these unique historical pieces.
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