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1933 Worlds Fair

'World’s Fair' Bamboo Floor Lamp with Parasol Shade by Christopher Tennant
'World’s Fair' Bamboo Floor Lamp with Parasol Shade by Christopher Tennant

'World’s Fair' Bamboo Floor Lamp with Parasol Shade by Christopher Tennant

By Tennant New York

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Japanese Pavilion during the 1933 World's Fair in Chicago. It sits atop a lacquered bamboo column with

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2010s American Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Cement, Brass

'World’s Fair' Black Bamboo Lamp with Parasol Shade by Christopher Tennant
'World’s Fair' Black Bamboo Lamp with Parasol Shade by Christopher Tennant

'World’s Fair' Black Bamboo Lamp with Parasol Shade by Christopher Tennant

By Tennant New York

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Japanese Pavilion during the 1933 World's Fair in Chicago. It sits atop a lacquered, mahogany brown

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2010s American Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Cement, Brass

1933 Tree Bark Decanter
1933 Tree Bark Decanter

1933 Tree Bark Decanter

$1,725

H 16 in W 8 in D 8 in

1933 Tree Bark Decanter

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Tree bark style decanter from the 1933 World's Fair in Chicago with Indian Chief motif. Decanter

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Vintage 1930s American Barware

Materials

Wood

Stanley Tigerman White Ceramic "Tigerman City" Coffee Canister
Stanley Tigerman White Ceramic "Tigerman City" Coffee Canister

Stanley Tigerman White Ceramic "Tigerman City" Coffee Canister

By Stanley Tigerman

Located in Chicago, IL

Extremely rare 1988 porcelain coffee canister for Swid Powell by winner of the 1933 World's Fair

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1990s American Post-Modern Jars

Materials

Porcelain

McKay Co. Machine Age Art Deco Chrome and Painted Steel Magazine Holder
McKay Co. Machine Age Art Deco Chrome and Painted Steel Magazine Holder

McKay Co. Machine Age Art Deco Chrome and Painted Steel Magazine Holder

By John Waring Carpenter, McKay Furniture Corp.

Located in Ferndale, MI

Chrome and steel magazine holder by John Waring Carpenter for McKay Co. 1933 Worlds Fair Century of

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Vintage 1930s American Machine Age Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Art Deco / Machine Age Secretary , Desk designed by Wolfgang Hoffmann / Howell
Art Deco / Machine Age Secretary , Desk designed by Wolfgang Hoffmann / Howell

Art Deco / Machine Age Secretary , Desk designed by Wolfgang Hoffmann / Howell

By Howell, Wolfgang Hoffmann

Located in Buffalo, NY

debuted at the 1933 Worlds Fair, All original black lacquer finish ,plated chromed steel base, original

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

1933 - A Century of Progress - Chicago Worlds Fair Solid Etched Copper Tray
1933 - A Century of Progress - Chicago Worlds Fair Solid Etched Copper Tray

1933 - A Century of Progress - Chicago Worlds Fair Solid Etched Copper Tray

By Raymond Hood 1

Located in St. Louis, MO

1933 - A Century of Progress - Chicago Worlds Fair solid etched copper souvenir tray, unusual

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Copper

Important Linocut Print and Unique Biographical Documents for Eduard Ulreich
Important Linocut Print and Unique Biographical Documents for Eduard Ulreich

Important Linocut Print and Unique Biographical Documents for Eduard Ulreich

By Eduard Buk Ulreich

Located in Philadelphia, PA

World's Fair in Chicago, the Methodist Temple in Chicago, and Woodside Library on Long Island. Prepared

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Vintage 1960s American Art Deco Historical Memorabilia

Art Deco Signed Wolfgang Hoffmann for Romweber World's Fair Display Cabinet
Art Deco Signed Wolfgang Hoffmann for Romweber World's Fair Display Cabinet

Art Deco Signed Wolfgang Hoffmann for Romweber World's Fair Display Cabinet

By Wolfgang Hoffmann, Romweber Furniture Co.

Located in Forney, TX

1933-1936 Created for the 1933 Chicago World's Fair, one piece design, having a rectangular showcase

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Vitrines

Materials

Glass, Mahogany, Rosewood

Art Deco Wolfgang Hoffmann Romweber World's Fair Century of Progress Sideboard
Art Deco Wolfgang Hoffmann Romweber World's Fair Century of Progress Sideboard

Art Deco Wolfgang Hoffmann Romweber World's Fair Century of Progress Sideboard

By Wolfgang Hoffmann, Romweber Furniture Co.

Located in Forney, TX

the 1933 Chicago World's Fair, fine quality craftsmanship and construction, having a rectangular

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Birch, Mahogany, Rosewood

Art Deco Chrome & Bakelite Coffee Percolator by Manning Bowman
Art Deco Chrome & Bakelite Coffee Percolator by Manning Bowman

Art Deco Chrome & Bakelite Coffee Percolator by Manning Bowman

$597Sale Price|40% Off

H 15 in W 12 in D 10 in

Art Deco Chrome & Bakelite Coffee Percolator by Manning Bowman

By Manning Bowman

Located in Van Nuys, CA

and inspired by a prototype coffee machine designed by Eliel Saarinen for the 1933 Chicago World Fair

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Vintage 1930s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Marianne Willisch Custom King-Size Headboard w/ Nightstands/ Bookcases
Marianne Willisch Custom King-Size Headboard w/ Nightstands/ Bookcases

Marianne Willisch Custom King-Size Headboard w/ Nightstands/ Bookcases

Located in Highland, IN

the 1933 "Century of Progress" World's Fair" exhibition homes and the 1965 Pritzker House. This is

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Formica, Wood

Machine Age John McKay Springer Lounge Chair
Machine Age John McKay Springer Lounge Chair

Machine Age John McKay Springer Lounge Chair

$4,000Sale Price|26% Off

H 32 in W 24.5 in D 27 in

Machine Age John McKay Springer Lounge Chair

Located in Pompano Beach, FL

for the 1933-1934 Chicago World’s Fair.

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Vintage 1930s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

View of Valdelateja. Oil on canvas. SANTA MARÍA SEDANO, Marceliano. 1925
View of Valdelateja. Oil on canvas. SANTA MARÍA SEDANO, Marceliano. 1925

View of Valdelateja. Oil on canvas. SANTA MARÍA SEDANO, Marceliano. 1925

Located in Madrid, ES

with several awards (the sole medal at the 1933 Chicago World's Fair, the Medal of Honor at the 1934

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Vintage 1920s Spanish Other Paintings

Materials

Other

Edgardo Simone Nude Figurative Sculpture "THE KISS"
Edgardo Simone Nude Figurative Sculpture "THE KISS"

Edgardo Simone Nude Figurative Sculpture "THE KISS"

By Edgardo Simone

Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI

. Pershing, Henry Ford and Louis Brandeis. Sally Rand, the famous fan dancer of Chicago's World's Fair in

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Early 20th Century North American Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

Edgardo Simone, Accordion Player, Art Deco Silvered Plaster Sculpture, ca. 1925
Edgardo Simone, Accordion Player, Art Deco Silvered Plaster Sculpture, ca. 1925

Edgardo Simone, Accordion Player, Art Deco Silvered Plaster Sculpture, ca. 1925

By Edgardo Simone

Located in New York, NY

's Fair in 1933-1934, sat as a model in his studio as did President Franklin Roosevelt and author Theodore

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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

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Gilbert Rohde Herman Miller Art Deco 1933 World's Fair Dressers Matched Pair
Gilbert Rohde Herman Miller Art Deco 1933 World's Fair Dressers Matched Pair

Gilbert Rohde Herman Miller Art Deco 1933 World's Fair Dressers Matched Pair

By Herman Miller, Gilbert Rohde

Located in Dallas, TX

Gilbert Rohde Herman Miller Art Deco 1933 world's fair dressers matched pair Classic original

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Dressers

Materials

Aluminum

Gilbert Rohde Herman Miller Art Deco 1933 World's Fair Nightstands Matched Pair
Gilbert Rohde Herman Miller Art Deco 1933 World's Fair Nightstands Matched Pair

Gilbert Rohde Herman Miller Art Deco 1933 World's Fair Nightstands Matched Pair

By Gilbert Rohde, Herman Miller

Located in Dallas, TX

Gilbert Rohde Herman Miller Art Deco 1933 World's Fair Nightstands Matched Pair. End tables. Night

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Night Stands

Materials

Aluminum

Worlds Fair "Century of Progress" Radial Axis GE Fan
Worlds Fair "Century of Progress" Radial Axis GE Fan

Worlds Fair "Century of Progress" Radial Axis GE Fan

By General Electric

Located in Chicago, IL

Distributed at the 1933 Worlds Fair Chicago, this fan remains on e of the most rare fans from this

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Vintage 1930s American Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

Machine Age Art Deco Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller Gentleman's Valet Sale
Machine Age Art Deco Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller Gentleman's Valet Sale

Machine Age Art Deco Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller Gentleman's Valet Sale

By Gilbert Rohde

Located in Dallas, TX

(#3305) featured in the recent Rohde book by Phyllis Ross, page 69. 1933 World's fair introduction

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Steel

McKay Craft Sling Chair, Leather and Steel, 1930s
McKay Craft Sling Chair, Leather and Steel, 1930s

McKay Craft Sling Chair, Leather and Steel, 1930s

Unavailable

H 39 in W 24.5 in D 29 in

McKay Craft Sling Chair, Leather and Steel, 1930s

By John McKay, McKay Furniture Corp.

Located in Hudson, NY

John McKay designed this sling lounge chair for the 1933 World’s Fair in Chicago Hall of Science

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Vintage 1930s American Machine Age Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

1933 Century of Progress Havoline Thermometer Tower
1933 Century of Progress Havoline Thermometer Tower

1933 Century of Progress Havoline Thermometer Tower

Located in Chicago, IL

of Progress World's Fair. The thermometer measures 4.75" H x 3.13" W.

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Vintage 1930s American Scientific Instruments

Federal Building model, 1933 Century of Progress Exhibition, Chicago
Federal Building model, 1933 Century of Progress Exhibition, Chicago

Federal Building model, 1933 Century of Progress Exhibition, Chicago

Located in Lafayette, CA

1933 Chicago World's Fair renders the building as seen in perspective its forward tower taller than

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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Architectural Models

Materials

Metal

Travel and Transportation Building Model, 1933 Century of Progress, Chicago
Travel and Transportation Building Model, 1933 Century of Progress, Chicago

Travel and Transportation Building Model, 1933 Century of Progress, Chicago

By Marvelite

Located in Lafayette, CA

travel and transportation building at the 1933 Chicago World's fair is an unusually accurate souvenir

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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Architectural Models

Materials

Lead

Art Deco "Design for Living" Cabinet by Gilbert Rohde, 1933
Art Deco "Design for Living" Cabinet by Gilbert Rohde, 1933

Art Deco "Design for Living" Cabinet by Gilbert Rohde, 1933

By Gilbert Rohde

Located in North Hollywood, CA

" line. The furniture made its' debut at the "Design for Living Home" at the 1933 Chicago Worlds Fair to

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Machine Age Art Deco Gilbert Rohde Herman Miller 1933 Century of Progress Clock
Machine Age Art Deco Gilbert Rohde Herman Miller 1933 Century of Progress Clock

Machine Age Art Deco Gilbert Rohde Herman Miller 1933 Century of Progress Clock

By Herman Miller, Gilbert Rohde

Located in Dallas, TX

Machine Age Art Deco Gilbert Rohde Herman Miller 1933 Century of Progress World's Fair clock, no

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Nickel

Monumental Original Exterior Art Deco Sconces
Monumental Original Exterior Art Deco Sconces

Monumental Original Exterior Art Deco Sconces

Unavailable

H 36 in W 28 in D 16.5 in

Monumental Original Exterior Art Deco Sconces

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Created for a bridge leading to the 1933 Chicago World's Fair. These large pewter enameled metal

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20th Century American Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Vintage Art Deco Machine Age Cubist Olympic Games Medallions / Ephemera Coke
Vintage Art Deco Machine Age Cubist Olympic Games Medallions / Ephemera Coke

Vintage Art Deco Machine Age Cubist Olympic Games Medallions / Ephemera Coke

By Kauko Rasanen, Emil Zettler, Otto Placzek

Located in Dallas, TX

1) Largest 1933 Chicago World's Fair bronze medallion by Emil Robert Zettler. 2.75" diameter. VGC

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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Historical Memorabilia

Machine Age Art Deco McKay Craft  Cantilevered Sling Lounge Chair McKaycraft
Machine Age Art Deco McKay Craft  Cantilevered Sling Lounge Chair McKaycraft

Machine Age Art Deco McKay Craft Cantilevered Sling Lounge Chair McKaycraft

By McKay Furniture Corp.

Located in Dallas, TX

Goodman design. Design from the 1933-1934 Chicago World's Fair, Century of Progress, House of Tomorrow

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Enamel, Chrome

Art Deco Catalin / Bakelite Collection Three Iconic Design Tableware Items
Art Deco Catalin / Bakelite Collection Three Iconic Design Tableware Items

Art Deco Catalin / Bakelite Collection Three Iconic Design Tableware Items

Located in Dallas, TX

1933-1940 for the world's fairs Cunard Line ash tray. Queen Mary / Queen Elizabeth steamships, circa

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Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Bakelite

Art Deco ‘Chromolux’ Coffee Urn with Bakelite Details
Art Deco ‘Chromolux’ Coffee Urn with Bakelite Details

Art Deco ‘Chromolux’ Coffee Urn with Bakelite Details

By Manning Bowman

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

designed by Eliel Saarinen for the 1933 Chicago World fair, this chrome coffee urn was called "Harmony

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Chrome

Manning Bowman Harmony Coffee Set Modernist, 1930s
Manning Bowman Harmony Coffee Set Modernist, 1930s

Manning Bowman Harmony Coffee Set Modernist, 1930s

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H 16 in W 12 in D 10 in

Manning Bowman Harmony Coffee Set Modernist, 1930s

By Manning Bowman

Located in Senden, NRW

design was inspired by a prototype coffee machine designed by Eliel Saarinen for the 1933 Chicago World

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Tea Sets

William Frederick Chicago Sterling Cocktail Drinks Set, circa 1945-1950
William Frederick Chicago Sterling Cocktail Drinks Set, circa 1945-1950

William Frederick Chicago Sterling Cocktail Drinks Set, circa 1945-1950

By William Frederick

Located in New York, NY

Wright garage! His early visits to both the Chicago World’s Fair in 1933-34 and the New York World’s Fair

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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Machine Age Art Deco McKay Craft Streamline Pair of Cantilevered Lounge Chairs
Machine Age Art Deco McKay Craft Streamline Pair of Cantilevered Lounge Chairs

Machine Age Art Deco McKay Craft Streamline Pair of Cantilevered Lounge Chairs

By McKay Furniture Corp., William R. Mcgowan

Located in Dallas, TX

introduced in the Florida house at the 1933 Chicago World's Fair. William McGowan U.S. patented cantilevered

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Chrome, Enamel, Steel

Rare McKay Art Deco Chrome Banded Glider Sofa 1933 Worlds Fair
Rare McKay Art Deco Chrome Banded Glider Sofa 1933 Worlds Fair

Rare McKay Art Deco Chrome Banded Glider Sofa 1933 Worlds Fair

By McKay Furniture Corp.

Located in Cincinnati, OH

, this styled sofa was used in the 1933 Chicago Worlds Fair Florida House display . Design attribution to

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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Burl and Lacquer Lucite Pull Moderne Chest of Drawers Widdicomb
Burl and Lacquer Lucite Pull Moderne Chest of Drawers Widdicomb

Burl and Lacquer Lucite Pull Moderne Chest of Drawers Widdicomb

By Widdicomb Furniture Co.

Located in Ferndale, MI

Florida House, 1933 Worlds Fair Burl Case, Lacquer Drawers, Green Lucite Pulls

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Vintage 1930s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Rare Art Deco Chrome Strap Sofa by McKay
Rare Art Deco Chrome Strap Sofa by McKay

Rare Art Deco Chrome Strap Sofa by McKay

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H 33.5 in W 82 in D 26 in

Rare Art Deco Chrome Strap Sofa by McKay

By McKay Furniture Corp.

Located in Atlanta, GA

in 1933. See last image for a period World fair postcard photo.

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Gilbert Rohde Playpen Crib
Gilbert Rohde Playpen Crib

Gilbert Rohde Playpen Crib

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H 33.5 in W 41 in D 41 in

Gilbert Rohde Playpen Crib

Located in Palm Springs, CA

' exhibition at the Chicago 1933–34 World’s Fair. When playpen is folded it's 4" deep. Great art deco, machine

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Vintage 1930s American Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller  Alarm Clock
Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller  Alarm Clock

Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller Alarm Clock

By Gilbert Rohde

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Chicago Worlds Fair in 1933. Frame is polished chrome with brushed chrome base. Hands and hour numbers

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Vintage 1930s American Clocks

Materials

Paint

Gilbert Rohde for Troy Steamline Metal Three Seat Glider 1937
Gilbert Rohde for Troy Steamline Metal Three Seat Glider 1937

Gilbert Rohde for Troy Steamline Metal Three Seat Glider 1937

Located in Philadelphia, PA

piece was designed for one of the spec homes Rohde designed for the 1933/34 Chicago Worlds fair

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Vintage 1930s American Sofas

Materials

Fabric

ONE AVAILABLE. Ralph Widdicomb for John Widdicomb dressers in amazing condition.
ONE AVAILABLE. Ralph Widdicomb for John Widdicomb dressers in amazing condition.

ONE AVAILABLE. Ralph Widdicomb for John Widdicomb dressers in amazing condition.

By John Widdicomb, Ralph Widdicomb

Located in Kansas City, MO

Widdicomb dresser designed for the Florida Tropical Home, Century of Progress World's Fair, 1933

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Dressers

Materials

Lucite, Wood

Pair of Moderne Half Moon Wall Sconces
Pair of Moderne Half Moon Wall Sconces

Pair of Moderne Half Moon Wall Sconces

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H 10 in W 12 in D 5 in

Pair of Moderne Half Moon Wall Sconces

By Harris Potteries

Located in Miami, FL

displayed at the 1933, Chicago World's fair. Gorgeous! Price is for the pair. REDUCED FROM $750. 

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20th Century American Streamlined Moderne Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Ceramic

Kurt Versen Mid Century Modern Saturn Ring UFO Pendant Lights
Kurt Versen Mid Century Modern Saturn Ring UFO Pendant Lights

Kurt Versen Mid Century Modern Saturn Ring UFO Pendant Lights

By Kurt Versen

Located in Surrey, BC

best known for his lighting designs. His lighting was shown in both the 1933-1934 Chicago World's Fair

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Important Pair of Swedish Art Deco Marquetry Lounge Chairs by Erik Chambert
Important Pair of Swedish Art Deco Marquetry Lounge Chairs by Erik Chambert

Important Pair of Swedish Art Deco Marquetry Lounge Chairs by Erik Chambert

Located in New York, NY

were exhibited in the Chicago World's Fair of 1933. Newly restored and reupholstered in velvet the

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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

1930 Art Deco Catalina Island Siesta Pottery Ashtray And Pipe Holder
1930 Art Deco Catalina Island Siesta Pottery Ashtray And Pipe Holder

1930 Art Deco Catalina Island Siesta Pottery Ashtray And Pipe Holder

Located in Van Nuys, CA

1933 Chicago World's Fair for $2.50 each. The hand-painted Serape and sandals were done individually

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Ashtrays

Materials

Pottery

Art Deco Machine Age Wolfgang Hoffman for Howell Smoking Stand Ashtrays 1935
Art Deco Machine Age Wolfgang Hoffman for Howell Smoking Stand Ashtrays 1935

Art Deco Machine Age Wolfgang Hoffman for Howell Smoking Stand Ashtrays 1935

By Wolfgang Hoffmann, Howell

Located in Brooklyn, NY

developing the color scheme for the 1933 Chicago World's Fair and also was asked to design the interior and

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Early 20th Century Ashtrays

Materials

Stainless Steel

1934 Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller Furniture Co. Mod Drum Vanity with Mirror
1934 Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller Furniture Co. Mod Drum Vanity with Mirror

1934 Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller Furniture Co. Mod Drum Vanity with Mirror

By Gilbert Rohde

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

, chrome-plated tubular steel, and Bakelite. Introduced at the 1933 Chicago World's Fair in the famed House

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Early 20th Century Vanities

Materials

Steel

Alfonso Iannelli Bronze Nude Figural Sculpture
Alfonso Iannelli Bronze Nude Figural Sculpture

Alfonso Iannelli Bronze Nude Figural Sculpture

By Alfonso Iannelli

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

(Chicago World's Fair), including the Radio Flyer and Havoline Thermometer buildings. He went on to open

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Vintage 1910s American Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

1934 "12 Inch Library Globe" by Replogle, Inc.
1934 "12 Inch Library Globe" by Replogle, Inc.

1934 "12 Inch Library Globe" by Replogle, Inc.

By Replogle Globes

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

’s Fair in 1933. Despite a dip in business prior to the U.S. entry into WWII, the new company kept growing

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Vintage 1930s American Modern Globes

Materials

Bronze

Rudolph Weisenborn (1879-1974) Abstract Oil on Canvas Circa 1957
Rudolph Weisenborn (1879-1974) Abstract Oil on Canvas Circa 1957

Rudolph Weisenborn (1879-1974) Abstract Oil on Canvas Circa 1957

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

, Chicago, artists invited to submit decoration themes for A Century of Progress World’s Fair 1933[40

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Rudolph Weisenborn (1879-1974) Abstract Oil on Canvas Circa 1957
Rudolph Weisenborn (1879-1974) Abstract Oil on Canvas Circa 1957

Rudolph Weisenborn (1879-1974) Abstract Oil on Canvas Circa 1957

Located in West Palm Beach, US

, artists invited to submit decoration themes for A Century of Progress World’s Fair 1933 Independent

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Gilbert Rohde Chest of Drawers for Herman Miller in Birdseye Maple and Mahogany
Gilbert Rohde Chest of Drawers for Herman Miller in Birdseye Maple and Mahogany

Gilbert Rohde Chest of Drawers for Herman Miller in Birdseye Maple and Mahogany

By Herman Miller, Gilbert Rohde

Located in San Diego, CA

pieces he designed — as part of an International–style exhibit at the 1933 Chicago World’s Fair. The

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Birdseye Maple, Mahogany

Art Deco Gilbert Rohde 1933 World's Fair Nightstand
Art Deco Gilbert Rohde 1933 World's Fair Nightstand

Art Deco Gilbert Rohde 1933 World's Fair Nightstand

By Gilbert Rohde

Located in Miami, FL

with brushed chrome pulls. Exhibited in the “Design for Living House” at the 1933 Chicago World’s fair.      

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Night Stands

Materials

Chrome

1933 Chicago World's Fair Century of Progress Framed Souvenir Tapestry
1933 Chicago World's Fair Century of Progress Framed Souvenir Tapestry

1933 Chicago World's Fair Century of Progress Framed Souvenir Tapestry

Located in Stamford, CT

Framed 1933 Chicago World's Fair 'A Century of Progress International Exposition' souvenir tapestry

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Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Tapestries

Materials

Fabric, Glass, Wood

Art Deco coffee service by Manning and Bowman
Art Deco coffee service by Manning and Bowman

Art Deco coffee service by Manning and Bowman

By Manning Bowman

Located in Atlanta, GA

designed by Eliel Saarinen for the 1933 Chicago World fair, this chrome coffee urn was called "Harmony". It

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Serving Pieces

Materials

Chrome

Warren McArthur Streamline Modern Aluminum Chair, Art Deco, 1930s, USA
Warren McArthur Streamline Modern Aluminum Chair, Art Deco, 1930s, USA

Warren McArthur Streamline Modern Aluminum Chair, Art Deco, 1930s, USA

By Warren McArthur Corporation, Warren McArthur

Located in Brooklyn, NY

World’s Fair, known as the “Century of Progress Exhibition.” The fair’s tagline, “See America Streamlined

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Vintage 1930s American Side Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Warren McArthur Streamline Modern Aluminum Black Coffee Table Model 1559-s 1930s
Warren McArthur Streamline Modern Aluminum Black Coffee Table Model 1559-s 1930s

Warren McArthur Streamline Modern Aluminum Black Coffee Table Model 1559-s 1930s

By Warren McArthur Corporation, Warren McArthur

Located in Brooklyn, NY

1933 Chicago World’s Fair, known as the “Century of Progress Exhibition.” The fair’s tagline, “See

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Terracotta Painted Sculpture of a Woman by Edgardo Simone
Terracotta Painted Sculpture of a Woman by Edgardo Simone

Terracotta Painted Sculpture of a Woman by Edgardo Simone

By Edgardo Simone

Located in Rochester, NY

Chicago's World's Fair in 1933-1934, sat as a model in his studio as did President Franklin Roosevlet and

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Original Sculpture "Law and Order"
Original Sculpture "Law and Order"

Original Sculpture "Law and Order"

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H 21 in W 19 in D 10 in

Original Sculpture "Law and Order"

By Edgardo Simone

Located in Rochester, NY

. Pershing, Henry Ford and Louis Brandeis. Sally Rand, the famous fan dancer of Chicago's World's Fair in

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Japanese Fine Old Studio "Spotted Deer" Vessel, Signed and Boxed
Japanese Fine Old Studio "Spotted Deer" Vessel, Signed and Boxed

Japanese Fine Old Studio "Spotted Deer" Vessel, Signed and Boxed

Located in South Burlington, VT

's Fair. In 1933, he became a professor at Tokyo Fine Arts School. He taught at the Tokyo School of Art

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Gilbert Rohde Chest of Drawers for Herman Miller in Birdseye Maple and Mahogany
Gilbert Rohde Chest of Drawers for Herman Miller in Birdseye Maple and Mahogany

Gilbert Rohde Chest of Drawers for Herman Miller in Birdseye Maple and Mahogany

By Gilbert Rohde

Located in San Diego, CA

the 1933 Chicago World’s Fair. The installation garnered acclaim for De Pree’s brand all over the

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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Dressers

Materials

Birdseye Maple, Mahogany

Erik Chambert Walnut Mirror, Swedish Modern, 1930s
Erik Chambert Walnut Mirror, Swedish Modern, 1930s

Erik Chambert Walnut Mirror, Swedish Modern, 1930s

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H 37.8 in W 18.12 in D 1.97 in

Erik Chambert Walnut Mirror, Swedish Modern, 1930s

Located in Skanninge, SE

exhibitions together with AB Chamberts Möbelfabrik: Chicago in 1933, the world fairs in Brussels and Paris in

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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Gilbert Rohde 1933 World's Fair Chest for Herman Miller
Gilbert Rohde 1933 World's Fair Chest for Herman Miller

Gilbert Rohde 1933 World's Fair Chest for Herman Miller

By Gilbert Rohde

Located in Coral Gables, FL

Michigan in 1933 and a similar example was shown at the 1933 World’s Fair the Design For Living house. The

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Gilbert Rohde 1933 Worlds Fair Vanity for Herman Miller
Gilbert Rohde 1933 Worlds Fair Vanity for Herman Miller

Gilbert Rohde 1933 Worlds Fair Vanity for Herman Miller

By Herman Miller, Gilbert Rohde

Located in Coral Gables, FL

atop the right hand section. One drawer contains Rohde’s 1933 World's Fair tag. The piece is from

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Vanities

Chicago 1933 World's Fair Century of Progress
Chicago 1933 World's Fair Century of Progress

Chicago 1933 World's Fair Century of Progress

Located in Chicago, IL

This is a fabulous graphic Century of Progress Flag. It is mounted on a linen. Originally flying at the Century of Progress. This is quite a rare example.

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Vintage 1930s American Quilts and Blankets

Chicago 1933 World's Fair Century of Progress Flag
Chicago 1933 World's Fair Century of Progress Flag

Chicago 1933 World's Fair Century of Progress Flag

Located in Chicago, IL

This is a fabulous graphic Century of Progress Flag. It is mounted on a linen. Originally flying at the Century of Progress. This is quite a rare example.

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Vintage 1930s American Quilts and Blankets

1933 Chicago World's Fair Poster
1933 Chicago World's Fair Poster

1933 Chicago World's Fair Poster

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H 41.5 in W 28.25 in

1933 Chicago World's Fair Poster

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Offering a lovely 1933 World's Fair poster. Colors are vibrant, and the design is heavy toward art

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1933 Chicago Worlds Fair Aluminum Wall Plaque
1933 Chicago Worlds Fair Aluminum Wall Plaque

1933 Chicago Worlds Fair Aluminum Wall Plaque

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H 15 in W 19.75 in D 0.75 in

1933 Chicago Worlds Fair Aluminum Wall Plaque

Located in North Hollywood, CA

The 1933 Worlds Fair celebrated the centennial, or hundred year birthday, of the city of Chicago

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Graphic Chicago World's Fair Paper Umbrella 1933
Graphic Chicago World's Fair Paper Umbrella 1933

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Wonderfully Graphic Chicago World's Fair Paper Umbrella circa 1933. Image #9 shows the piece lit

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1933 Chicago Worlds Fair Gilbert Rohde Vanity
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1933 Chicago Worlds Fair Gilbert Rohde Vanity

By Gilbert Rohde

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"Designed For Living" House piece. Restored. Has 3 swing out drawers on right. One larger swing out on left that houses 2 compartments. Cabinet is 25 inches high x 33.5 wide.

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CENTURY SIX MAJESTIC American Art Deco Radio

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CENTURY SIX MAJESTIC American Art Deco Radio

Located in Coral Gables, FL

the 1933 World’s Fair, “Century of Progress”, held in Chicago, the home of the Grigsby-Gunrow Company

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1933 Worlds Fair For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic 1933 worlds fair available at 1stDibs. Each 1933 worlds fair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and aluminum. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect 1933 worlds fair — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A 1933 worlds fair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Art Deco, Folk Art and Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made 1933 worlds fair over the years, but those crafted by Gilbert Rohde, Herman Miller and Paul Frankl are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

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