SEPT. 28-OCT. 1
ART(212)
This inaugural art fair starting today features more than 70 leading contemporary art galleries from the U.S., Canada and Europe offering prints, paintings, sculpture, installations and video art. 69th Regiment Armory, Lexington Avenue at 26th Street; art-212.com. Admission: $15.
SEPT. 28-OCT. 22
THE CONRAN SHOP
Check out the new “WA” collection, a line of furniture and home accessories that reflects Japanese history and style, including reproduction of fabrics from the Edo period, contemporary pieces and a range of children’s products featuring the Cheerful Lion. 407 E. 59th St.; (212) 7559079.
OCT. 5-9
ABC CARPET & HOME
The home furnishings emporium will be clearing out their warehouse in New Jersey, with prices reduced up to 75 percent. Find stuff you can’t afford in Union Square like a bone-inlaid three-panel screen from India, now $1,596 (reg. $2,595), an antique Chinese apothecary cabinet, $3,076 (reg. $4,075) and an armless modern chair in gray with steel legs, $600 (reg. $750). 400 Huyler St. at North Street, South Hackensack, N.J.; (201) 641-3400.
OCT. 6-11
THE INTERNATIONAL ART + DESIGN FAIR
Art and objects from the 1900s to today (like this historic Faberge frame, pictured) will be presented by the finest domestic and international galleries at this fair, one of the most anticipated of the season.
The opening night gala preview party and dinner on Oct. 5 benefits the Bard Graduate Center for Decorative Arts, Design and Culture. Park Avenue Armory, Park Avenue at 67th Street; haughton.com. Admission: $20. Preview party tickets: $150$25,000.
OCT. 9-15
ARCHITECTURAL DIGEST “ARCHITECTURE DAYS”
This weeklong series of tours, panels and lectures lets you get up close and personal with top architects and architectural historians, as well as getting you VIP access to the city’s architectural wonders, including Riverside Church. Visit architecturedays.com for a complete program schedule.
OCT. 13-14
THE DOMINO BAZAAR
Domino magazine hosts a huge shopping extravaganza featuring accessories, appliances and furnishings at up to 15 percent off. More than 700 vendors will be represented, including Jonathan Adler, Dwell, Roche Bobois, Umbra and W Hotels. There will also be booths dedicated to decorating tips and howto’s. The Altman Building, 135 W. 18th St., dominotogo.com. Admission: $25.
OCT. 13-15
THE MODERN SHOW
Art Deco, Mid-century Modern, Arts & Crafts – the best of international 20th-century design will be shown by 85 exhibitors. Find furnishings, art, jewelry, rugs, books, photography, ceramics, glass, posters and more from uberdesigners like Knoll, Eames, Noguchi, Tiffany and Cartier. 69th Regiment Armory, Lexington Avenue at 26th Street; stellashows.com. Admission: $15.
OCT. 20-26
THE INTERNATIONAL FINE ART & ANTIQUE DEALERS SHOW
This is the mother lode of art and antiques fairs, where 75 of the world’s top dealers offer museumquality furniture, textiles, sculpture, paintings, ceramics, jewelry and more. And if you can make the preview party on Oct.19, you’ll get to mingle with the créme de la créme of design society, drink Champagne and benefit a good cause, the Society of Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. Park Avenue Armory, Park Avenue at 67th Street; haughton.com. Admission:$20. Preview party tickets: $200-$5,000.
NOV. 17-20
MODERNISM: A CENTURY OF STYLE & DESIGN
If you live for Art Deco, Art Nouveau, Arts & Crafts and Bauhaus, this is the show for you. Check out 65 vetted dealers from around the world whose specialty includes modern furniture, decorative arts, jewelry and more. Park Avenue Armory, Park Avenue at 67th Street; sanfordsmith.com. Admission: $15.
NOV. 18-19 AND NOV. 25-26
THE PIER ANTIQUES SHOW
So big it takes place over two weekends and needs a whole pier, this show has more than 500 exhibitors offering furniture, folk art, silver (like ths 1920s Georg Jensen pitcher), ceramics, paintings, prints, porcelains, glass, textiles, collectibles, estate jewelry, books and much more. Passenger Ship Terminal, Pier 94, 12th Avenue at 55th Street; stellashows.com. Admission: $15.