KDHamptons Exclusive: House Beautiful Editor in Chief Newell Turner Reflects on the Annual East Hampton Antiques Show!

A little rain could not put a damper on the Sixth Annual East Hampton Antiques Show July 20th at Mulford Farm. One of Americas’s more significant English Colonial farmsteads, the site was originally a shop for blacksmiths dating back to 1680.

This year’s show featured 55 top antique collectors, offering a fabulous array of exciting pieces to fill your haute Hamptons home and garden, including: Vintage rattan, bamboo furniture, lighting, textiles, architectural elements, American formal and country painted furniture, art deco and modern furniture, garden ornaments, wrought iron accessories, industrial items, paintings, trade signs, period jewelry, weather vanes, mirrors and much more…

The Annual East Hampton Antiques Show is made possible by many of our philanthropic Hampton residents. Twenty-five prestigious interior designers sit on this year’s designing committee, including: Tom Scheerer, Marshall Watson, Tom Samet and Sharon Simonaire. Support is also given by BNY Mellon Wealth Management, House Beautiful, V&M [Vintage and Modern], Trunzo Building Contractors, Inc. and Channing Daughters Winery.

Legendary designer, author, and host of the preview cocktail party, Charlotte Moss, shares: “There is nothing more important than preserving our architectural heritage so those in the future can experience it, learn from it, be aware of history. We all do what we can. The East Hampton Historical Society is crucial to the preservation of our community’s integrity. Everyone can participate is the mission and they can begin by coming to the Antiques Show and shopping!”

KDHamptons was thrilled to meet one of our biggest design inspirations, Newell Turner, the debonair editor in chief of House Beautiful [pictured above]. Newell tweeted live throughout the show, as he browsed the fair and shared some of his favorite items with his readers–so much fun!

KDH chatted with Newell about the show’s highlights.

KDHamptons: What would you say was the best part of the Annual East Hampton Antiques show this year?

Newell Turner: I love the mix of antique dealers. First, it simply makes the show fun to walk…and then there are always surprises. The new tent they set up in front of the barn was a brilliant idea. It really moved the show forward and made it more visible from Main Street. Great move!

KDH: Are there any new acquisitions on their way to the Turner home? I f so, share your favorite piece from the show?

NW: Andrew Spindler had some really special Wedgwood pieces including an original Eric Ravilious black transferware alphabet plate from the 30s—unfortunately, it’s not on its way home with me!

KDH: How would you describe House Beautiful’s long-standing role with the East Hampton Historical Society and the Preview Party?

NT: House Beautiful has been involved with, and a sponsor of the East Hampton Historical Society’s antique show preview party for a number of years. It’s a very accessible show that attracts a wonderful range of dealers. It is also a great opportunity for the magazine to come out to the East End for a very design-oriented event.

KDH: Share a fun design detail our readers may not know?

NT: People always wonder how many multimillionaires migrate east in the summer. I’m more amazed by the number of interior designers who nest here!

Thank you Newell!

The Annual East Hampton Antiques Show is made possible by many of our philanthropic Hampton residents. Twenty-five prestigious interior designers sit on this year’s designing committee, including: Tom Scheerer, Marshall Watson, Tom Samet and Sharon Simonaire. Support is also given by BNY Mellon Wealth Management, House Beautiful, V&M [Vintage and Modern], Trunzo Building Contractors, Inc. and Channing Daughters Winery.