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Thanks for stopping by, and since 2010 I've been sharing my passion for interior design, history, art, entertaining, travel & fashion. I am an interior designer, textile designer and writer living and working in New York City and East Hampton, Long Island. My musings have taken me to international design, art, antique and epicurean events. I have been asked to write on these subjects for magazines and online media, and I also regularly host events and talk on these subjects. I am grateful to have been listed as the #1 top design blog, blogs to watch, top design blogs and named and awarded Rising Star of Design by the IFDA NY industry organization. Please feel free to reach out to our team at rootcellardesigns@gmail.com -Tamara

The 19th Annual East Hampton Antiques and Design Show Returns to Mulford Farm July 11, 2025




East Hampton Historical Society to Host

The 19th Annual East Hampton Antiques and Design Show

written by Tamara Matthews-Stephenson

 some of my views of the show 
in over fifteen years attending 
all photographs by Tamara, Gabriella and Miles Stephenson

My Favorite Antique Show Returns 
To The East End This Coming Weekend

I am thrilled to announce the return of the East Hampton Antiques and Design Show, a stellar showcase of antiques and mid-century decorative arts for both the home and garden. Each summer, I look forward to meandering throughout the gorgeous Mulford Farm to find unique and beautiful pieces to add to my home and garden in Springs. Although I have been invited to attend many antiques shows over the years- including Mercantenfiera in Parma, Italy and the Marche aux Puces de Saint-Ouen, Paris Flea Market- I am happy to note this local show is my very favorite.  As a life-long local resident of the East End, I appreciate the efforts of many who strive to keep the passion for history alive. I enjoy returning every year to see familiar faces mixed with local and international celebrities and design professionals who attend in order to support the event while celebrating a collective passion for antiques. It has been rewarding to get to know many of the 50 vendors who attend each year hailing from all parts of the country. The booths are beautifully appointed and set under billowy white tents, and it's stunning.

I think my favorite part of the show is the Preview Cocktail Party benefit that kicks off the festivities on Friday evening while offering guests early-buying in a peaceful yet celebratory environment (with some great people watching to boot). One year I had a lively chat with Martha Stewart over our shared love for plates. The antiques range in styles from industrial to neo-classical offering a combination of furniture, mirrors, lighting, rugs, textiles, decorative arts, gardening wares and even jewelry.  It’s magical and I hope you will join us this year!


The Preview Cocktail Party benefit 

with celebrated Designer David Kleinberg Serving as Honorary Chair

Show Opening Hours

Friday, July 11 6 – 8:30 pm

Show hours

Saturday, July 12 10 am -6 pm 

and

Sunday, July 13 th  10 am-5 pm 


About The Mulford Farm

The historic Mulford Farm is maintained by the East Hampton Historical Society, and makes a perfect venue to celebrate the area’s rich history featuring a rare colonial farmstead  located at 10 James Lane in East Hampton. The Friday evening Preview Cocktail offers guests early buying opportunities under billowy white tents set across the three acre property.


How to Purchase Tickets

Tickets to the Preview Cocktail Party start at $275 which includes entry to the show on Saturday and Sunday. Show tickets, valid for entry on Saturday or Sunday, begin at $18 in advance and $20 at the door..

Ticket may be purchased here- Online Tickets


About this year’s Honoree

This year, The East Hampton Historical Society is thrilled to have one of the most respected and celebrated names in interior design David Kleinberg serve as Honorary Chair. Kleinberg is a member of the Interior Design Magazine Hall of Fame and has been honored with the Albert Hadley Lifetime Achievement Award by the New York School of Interior Design. He was first named to Architectural Digest’s ‘The AD 100” list in 2012 and became a member of Elle Décor A-List 2011.  Kleinberg has participated in the Kips Bay Decorator Show House throughout his career and his work is published internationally. He published his monograph Traditional Now: Interiors by David Kleinberg with The Monacelli Press in 2011.


“The East Hampton Antiques & Design Show is one of the summer’s most anticipated events and as a

long-standing supporter of the East Hampton Historical Society and member of the East Hampton

community, I am especially pleased to serve as Honorary Chair this year. I look forward to working with

the  Historical Society to bring the design community together in celebrating the rich tradition and enduring legacy of this wonderful show,” 

-David Kleinberg


About the East Hampton Historical Society

Founded in 1921, the East Hampton Historical Society’s mission is “to illuminate the past and inspire the community through the preservation and interpretation of East Hampton’s history.” To fulfill its mission, the Historical Society preserves and interprets six historic properties, presents an array of exhibits and educational programs, and provides historical perspective on contemporary issues facing our community. The East Hampton Historical Society is located at 151 Main Street, East Hampton

phone, 631-324-6850


PRESS CONTACT

Nicole Castillo, WordHampton Public Relations

email, nicole@wordhampton.com

phone (631) 329-0050

Happy Nesting
XO Tamara