Esoteric Survey

  Mod Swap is back!  On Sunday, September 25th, a group of Midcentury collectors will be gathering in San Diego to unload some great vintage goods.   Mod Swap is brought to you by  Objects USA ,  Modern San Diego  and  One Bunk . This event is part of  San Diego Design Week  2022, presented by  Mingei International Museum .  Objects USA, a three person collective of San Diego-based art and design enthusiasts, started the Mod Swap about 15 years ago as a way for friends and collectors to exchange vintage objects and artworks “for fun and for free.” From small gatherings of friends trading in private homes, partnerships with Modern San Diego and Greg Strangman of One Bunk helped it grow into an outdoor event open to the general public with many more participants offering their wares. This year, about 20 regional collector/vendors will participate in what remains a fun and free event focused on vintage craft, art and design. More here!...

  My pile from Mod Swap. Anyone ever see a Rupert Deese candle holder in solid bronze?    Speaking of Mod Swap, it was a super fun day.  Photo: Ron Kerner It was also the debut of Black Pine Society The non-Mod Swap pile for the weekend... Architectural Pottery and Doug Ayers And a Bill Lam diffuser. I have a feeling there are a lot of these out there waiting to be saved. I found mine attached to a table lamp at the Rose Bowl. I'm just glad the guy didn't make me buy the awful lamp it was on. 

Mod Swap is back!  On Saturday, September 11th, a group of Midcentury collectors will be gathering in San Diego to unload some great vintage goods.   Mod Swap is brought to you by  Objects USA ,  Modern San Diego  and  One Bunk . This event is part of San Diego Design Week  2021, presented by Mingei International Museum .  Objects USA, a three person collective of San Diego-based art and design enthusiasts, started the Mod Swap about 15 years ago as a way for friends and collectors to exchange vintage objects and artworks “for fun and for free.” From small gatherings of friends trading in private homes, partnerships with Modern San Diego and Greg Strangman of One Bunk helped it grow into an outdoor event open to the general public with many more participants offering their wares. This year, about 20 regional collector/vendors will participate in what remains a fun and free event focused on vintage craft, art and design. See the 2019 Mod Swap, here...

Thanks to everyone who participated in Mod Swap and especially to our host, One Bunk .  The first few Mod Swaps took place between a group of friends in their backyards. We love that it still has the same spirit. Vintage Modern SD Lisa Cliff Collection and the Museum of California Design Greg Ledesma That's right, $1 architecture mags from  Modern San Diego . The Dave Hampton files Lisa Cliff Collection Cara Golden Pan dulce from Panchitas ! The  One Bunk  team and venue is top notch.

On Saturday, March 16th, a crew of a dozen or so Midcentury collectors will be gathering in San Diego to unload some great vintage goods.  For the second year in a row, it will now be hosted by One Bunk at their Barrio Logan headquarters. It's a great space and includes some indoor and outdoor areas. 

After a seven year break,  Mod Swap is back!  On Saturday, December 9th, a crew of a dozen or so Midcentury collectors will be gathering in San Diego to unload some great vintage goods. Mod Swap was last held in 2010, which can be seen  here . The first was held at Keith York's Craig Ellwood house. Six swaps later,  it  will now be hosted by One Bunk  at their Barrio Logan headquarters. It's a great space and includes some indoor and outdoor areas. See more images at Hatch .