The East Hampton Historical Society marked nearly two decades of design and tradition with its 19th Annual Antiques & Design Show Benefit, held July 12–13 at the historic Mulford Farm. Kicking off with a well-attended Preview Cocktail Party on July 11, the weekend-long event drew more than 1,700 guests to one of the East End’s most anticipated summer showings of antiques and decorative arts.
Set against one of America’s most intact colonial farmsteads, the show once again proved a favorite among collectors, decorators, and design lovers. Attendees—including Katie Couric, Nathan Lane, Aerin Lauder, Donna Karan, and Faith Popcorn—browsed curated treasures housed beneath elegant white tents on the Mulford property. With over 50 dealers presenting vintage and mid-century offerings, the show’s wide-ranging inventory included rattan and bamboo furnishings, trade signs, lighting, textiles, and architectural curiosities.
This year’s Honorary Chair, esteemed interior designer David Kleinberg, offered his creative influence to the event. A member of the Interior Design Hall of Fame and recipient of the Albert Hadley Lifetime Achievement Award, Kleinberg’s presence elevated the weekend’s profile even further.
As the East Hampton Historical Society continues to preserve and celebrate the region’s rich legacy, the Antiques & Design Show remains a time-honored tradition in the East End’s summer lineup.
