Est. in Oakland, California

Objects
worth
studying.

The Study of Objects is a curated destination for contemporary furniture, collectible design, and emerging designers. We connect people with thoughtfully selected objects while celebrating the stories, craftsmanship, and culture behind every piece.

Mid-century plywood and black leather lounge chair in a gallery room

Charles & Ray Eames · George Nelson · Jasper Morrison · Vico Magistretti · Gae Aulenti · Achille Castiglioni · Tobia Scarpa · Emerging studios welcome

Currently available

Selected pieces

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Moulded Side Chair, DSW by Charles & Ray Eames

Moulded Side Chair, DSW

Charles & Ray Eames · 1950

$790
Ball Bubble Pendant by George Nelson

Ball Bubble Pendant

George Nelson · 1952

$610
Modular Bouclé Sofa by Italian, attr. Milan atelier

Modular Bouclé Sofa

Italian, attr. Milan atelier · 1970s

$4,300

A platform, not a favour

Room for the
next canon.

Every show we run reserves half its floor for designers making their first editions. No commission on debut sales, photography and plinths on us, and the piece stays listed with us until it finds a home.

See who's showing

Community

Shows & gatherings

Furniture fairs, repair clinics, talks and long tables. Most are free; all of them are worth turning up early for.

Opening night crowd at a warehouse furniture show
  • 12 Sep 2026

    Autumn Furniture Show

    Show

    Warehouse 9, Arts District, Los Angeles

  • 27 Sep 2026

    Repair Club: Chair Clinic

    Workshop

    The Study, Oakland

  • 18 Oct 2026

    In Conversation: Italian Modernism

    Talk

    The Study, Oakland

  • 22 Nov 2026

    New Names Open Call Showcase

    Show

    Warehouse 9, Arts District, Los Angeles

Full calendar

Support

Buy a tee,
fund a plinth.

Shirts, stickers, mugs and totes. Everything sold here pays for the free events, the workshop rent and the debut showcases we don't take commission on.

Visit the support shop
Black t-shirt, mug and sticker sheets laid out on a green background