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Objects of Desire

1stDibs 9 Episodes Jul 14, 2026

In this podcast from 1stDibs, influential tastemakers, style setters, and cultural observers share the stories behind a single possession they deeply cherish—be it design, art, jewelry, or fashion. Each episode explores how that object reflects the owner's identity, its maker, and the era it came from. The conversations reveal personal, often moving, sometimes amusing narratives that go beyond biography to illuminate broader culture. Ultimately, the show examines the power of objects to give us a sense of self, home, and meaningful connection to the world.

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Jenny Walton on an Art Deco Nude, Love on a Plane, and Patti Smith Jul 14, 2026 51:23 On this episode, we are joined by artist and influencer Jenny Walton. Based in Milan for the last several years, Walton’s new book, Jenny Says Quois: Adventures in Vintage & Personal Style, explores her path toward self-expression, her obsession with vintage fashion – and her lifelong love of collecting all manner of interesting objects. Here, she discusses an Art Deco sculpture of a female nu

Elizabeth Gilbert: Finding Grief, Art, and Meaning in a Portrait Jun 30, 2026 59:38 Our guest on this episode, Elizabeth Gilbert, the best-selling author of Eat, Pray, Love and the recent memoir All The Way To The River, shares the stories behind a collage portrait of a famous poet created by an artist friend she met when she was a young bartender just on the cusp of literary success. Find Objects of Desire on you favorite podcast app here: https://pod.link/1878741659Learn more a

Brigette Romanek Designed for Beyoncé and Gwyneth — But This Sculpture Is All Hers Jun 16, 2026 40:23 On this episode, we are joined by the Los Angeles–based interior designer Brigette Romanek, whose highly personal, soulful work has earned her such fans as Gwyneth Paltrow, Beyonce and Demi Moore. Romanek talks about a beloved small-scaled sculpture, carved from rose quartz by the much-talked-about artist who is representing the United States at the Venice Biennale. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/

Detox to Kim Kardashian: The Journey of a Thierry Mugler Jacket Jun 2, 2026 32:53 Our guest on this episode is the intoxicating Detox. A drag performer, recording artist and reality TV personality known for her iconic appearances on RuPaul's Drag Race, she shares the stories behind a vintage leather jacket from the late 1980s, created by one of the defining fashion talents of the era. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dan Rosen talks Middlebrow Home Decoration May 19, 2026 35:12 On this episode, we’re joined by comedian, writer, and actor Dan Mahboubian Rosen, co-creator and co-host of the Middlebrow podcast and auteur behind a series of viral videos critiquing the art and design worlds. Rosen tells us all about a treasured piece of furniture that many of us remember from school.Learn more about Objects of Desire Podcast: https://www.1stdibs.com/introspective-magazine/obj

Molly Rogers on Sourcing the Perfect Dress for Carrie Bradshaw Apr 28, 2026 53:42 On this episode we are joined by the costume designer and image consultant Molly Rogers, known for her work on The Devil Wears Prada movies, Ugly Betty, The Hunger Games: MockingJay, Sex and The City and And Just Like That. She talks about a glamorous silk dress, nicknamed The Egg and sourced for SATC’s Carrie Bradshaw. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Patricia Clarkson on a Portrait of an Interracial Dance, Frozen in Time Apr 14, 2026 54:52 On this episode, we welcome Patricia Clarkson, the Emmy- and Golden Globe–winning actress with Tony and Academy Award nominations to boot. The star of Sharp Objects, The Station Agent, Pieces of April and High Art, among others, discusses her prized black and white image from the 1950s taken by a famed French street photographer.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wendy Goodman & Jerry Saltz: What Two Titans from the Worlds of Art and Design Treasure Most Mar 31, 2026 57:43 On this episode, Wendy Goodman, the influential and beloved design editor of New York magazine talks to us about a small ebony box carved by a 20th-century French design great. She's joined by her friend Jerry Saltz, the Pulitzer Prize-winning senior art critic of New York magazine and Vulture, who talks about an animal skull he found outside Marfa, Texas. Learn more about Objects of Desire Podcas

Objects Of Desire Trailer Mar 13, 2026 1:09 What is that one possession that means the most to you, not just because of its beauty, quality, quirkiness or sentimental value but because of what it tells you about yourself, its maker and the time and place from which it emerged? On each episode of “Object of Desire,” 1stDibs’ new podcast, we talk with an influential tastemaker, style setter or cultural observer about that one remarkable thing

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