About Zelen
The space: I have known about the small two story space for many years. The late 1920’s building was originally filled with businesses on the ground floor and proprietor’s apartments above. For about 15 years the space has been a storage room for the printer on the corner. The archways and walls are thick and crumbeling; I knew that this was the perfect space for my shop. The store is a reflection of my favorite objects and products. There are both vintage and antique items set amongst new objects that we make and source. I try to find and carry new items that are not sold in any other store in LA or anywhere close. Bringing together the mix of old and new... odd and unusual objects from the past with clean modernity, that makes me happy. Situated next to and amongst some of LA's top mid-century modern and contemporary shops, I want to stick out like a sore thumb by stocking something truly odd, old and perfect for the modern interior.