1933 Worlds Fair

John McKay designed this sling lounge chair for the 1933 World’s Fair in Chicago Hall of Science - highlighting the new Machine Age furniture with chromium-plated steel.

This thermometer in its original box was made by the Ohio Thermometer Company for the 1933 Century of Progress World's Fair. The thermometer measures 4.75" H x 3.13" W.

Federal building, 1933 century of Progress Exposition, Chicago Souvenir architectural model from Piraneseum's Attic, this 4 1/2" tall painted cast metal replica of the Art Deco-styl...

From Piraneseum's Attic, this 3-1/2" tall, 5" diameter, painted cast zinc replica of the travel and transportation building at the 1933 Chicago World's fair is an unusually accurate ...

The furniture made its' debut at the "Design for Living Home" at the 1933 Chicago Worlds Fair to great acclaim. Rohde was the first to create cabinet designs that could fit side by s...

Machine Age Art Deco Gilbert Rohde Herman Miller 1933 Century of Progress World's Fair clock, no. 4725 B Rare example, debuted at 1933 century of progress World's Fair and produced ...

Created for a bridge leading to the 1933 Chicago World's Fair. These large pewter enameled metal and glass lights hold four bulbs and may be mounted from the back.

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

Difficult to definitively ascertain whether a John Waring Carpenter, Salvatore Bevelacqua or Percival Goodman design. Design from the 1933-1934 Chicago World's Fair, Century of Progr...

Manufactured by GE circa 1933-1940 for the world's fairs Cunard Line ash tray.

Designed in 1930s at the peak of American Art Deco and inspired by a prototype coffee machine designed by Eliel Saarinen for the 1933 Chicago World fair, this chrome coffee urn was c...

The design was inspired by a prototype coffee machine designed by Eliel Saarinen for the 1933 Chicago World's fair. The set is complete with all the inner percolator components and e...

His early visits to both the Chicago World’s Fair in 1933-34 and the New York World’s Fair in 1939 further influenced his early design sensibility and cemented the role of engineerin...

McKay-Craft Salvatore Bevalacqua or Percival Goodman Art Deco flat-band design introduced in the Florida house at the 1933 Chicago World's Fair. William McGowan U.S. patented cantil...

A very rare form manufactured by the McKay Craft company Pittsburgh , PA. leaders in metal furniture during the Art Deco period , this styled sofa was used in the 1933 Chicago Worlds...

Pair Burl and Lacquer Lucite Pull Moderne Chest of Drawers by Ralph Widdicomb for John Widdicomb Florida House, 1933 Worlds Fair Burl Case, Lacquer Drawers, Green Lucite Pulls

WORLD'S FAIR - CHICAGO - A CENTURY OF PROGRESS 1933 Authentic original art deco World's Fair travel poster Artist: Glen C.

A CENTURY OF PROGRESS - CHICAGO WORLD'S FAIR 1933 Authentic original art deco World's Fair travel poster Artist: George Petty Condition: B+ Dimensions: 26.6 x 40.4 in. / 67.6 x 102.6...

Widdicomb furniture company and one like this rare example was featured in the 1933 Chicago World's Fair Century of Progress , showcased in the Florida Room in the main furniture exh...

A CENTURY OF PROGRESS - CHICAGO WORLD'S FAIR 1933 Authentic original art deco World's Fair travel poster Artist: George Petty Condition: B Dimensions: 13.8 x 20.5 in. / 35 x 52 cm.

Similar examples were featured in the Mckay craft lounge in the hall of science at the Chicago "Century of progress" World fair in 1933. See last image for a period World fair postca...

Part of the 'Century of Progress' exhibition at the Chicago 1933–34 World’s Fair. When playpen is folded it's 4" deep.

A rare American machine age art deco spring chair by John McKay; chrome plated and band steel frame with later leather sling seat and pillow; for the Miami Pavilion of the House of T...

Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller Model 4706 alarm clock designed for the Chicago Century of Progress Chicago Worlds Fair in 1933. Frame is polished chrome with brushed chrome base.

This piece was designed for one of the spec homes Rohde designed for the 1933/34 Chicago Worlds fair. Beutifully reupholstered in an ivory leather.

Widdicomb dresser designed for the Florida Tropical Home, Century of Progress World's Fair, 1933 - Chicago, Illinois. Light toned burled wood tops, sides, and center doors with lacq...

Made by Harris Potteries who displayed at the 1933, Chicago World's fair. Gorgeous! Price is for the pair.

His lighting was shown in both the 1933-1934 Chicago World's Fair and the 1939-1940 World's Fair in NYC.

The ashtray and matchbook holder were produced and sold at the 1933 Chicago World's Fair for $2.50 each. The hand-painted Serape and sandals were done individually, and no two were e...

In 1932 Wolfgang was asked to assist Joseph Urban in developing the color scheme for the 1933 Chicago World's Fair and also was asked to design the interior and furniture for the Lum...

White holly, red English elm, yellow-poplar, mirrored glass, chrome-plated tubular steel, and Bakelite. Introduced at the 1933 Chicago World's Fair in the famed House of Tomorrow, th...

Iannelli also worked on numerous exhibitions at the 1933 Century of Progress (Chicago World's Fair), including the Radio Flyer and Havoline Thermometer buildings.

The company’s first big break came when the Chicago retailer Marshall Field and Company selected Replogle to produce a globe for the Chicago Century of Progress World’s Fair in 1933....

John Alden Carpenter of Chicago 1924[37] Evansville, IN 1922[38] Findlay Gallery, Chicago, Best Paintings by Chicago Modernists 1933[39] Findlay Galleries, Chicago, Frank Holland Cri...

John Alden Carpenter of Chicago 1924[37] Evansville, IN 1922[38] Findlay Gallery, Chicago, Best Paintings by Chicago Modernists 1933[39] Findlay Galleries, Chicago, Frank Holland Cri...

He championed the use of exotic woods and tubular steel, and created streamlined, unadorned bedroom furniture for Herman Miller — collections that included convenient vanities, which...

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

Extremely rare 1988 porcelain coffee canister for Swid Powell by winner of the 1933 World's Fair "Beautiful Baby" contest and Chicago Seven architect and iconoclast, Stanley Tigerman.

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

Original vintage poster for the World's Fair Chicago 1833 A Century of Progress 1933 international exposition held from 27 May to 1 November 1933 under the theme of Technological Inn...

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

Designed in 1930s at the peak of American Art Deco and inspired by a prototype coffee machine designed by Eliel Saarinen for the 1933 Chicago World fair, this chrome coffee urn was c...

These objects were symbols of progress and modernity to the American consumer and industrial designers began constructing furniture in streamlined designs from steel, chrome and alum...

These objects were symbols of progress and modernity to the American consumer and industrial designers began constructing furniture in streamlined designs from steel, chrome and alum...

Sally Rand, the famous fan dancer of Chicago's World's Fair in 1933-1934, sat as a model in his studio as did President Franklin Roosevlet and author Theodore Dreiser.

Sally Rand, the famous fan dancer of Chicago's World's Fair in 1933-1934, sat as a model in his studio as did President Franklin Roosevlet and author Theodore Dreiser.

His monument won the silver medal at the 1900 Paris World's Fair. In 1933, he became a professor at Tokyo Fine Arts School.

He championed the use of exotic woods and tubular steel, and created streamlined, unadorned bedroom furniture for Herman Miller — collections that included convenient vanities, which...

As a furniture designer, he participated in numerous prestigious international exhibitions together with AB Chamberts Möbelfabrik: Chicago in 1933, the world fairs in Brussels and Pa...

Gilbert Rohde (1894-1944) designed this chest for the Herman Miller Furniture Company, Zeeland Michigan in 1933 and a similar example was shown at the 1933 World’s Fair the Design Fo...

One drawer contains Rohde’s 1933 World's Fair tag. The piece is from Rohde’s 3319 group and is 50" wide, 15 ½" deep and 23" high.

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.

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.

GALUPA Art Deco Wall Sconce, a masterpiece of design that effortlessly combines elegance and functionality. This stunning wall sconce is crafted in the timeless Art Deco style, featu...

The Sunday Daybed is a signature made-to-order piece by Alexander and Jones, handcrafted in our Cotswolds studio, UK, from sculpted solid oak with our signature wave form frame and c...

Il settimanale Arcate fa parte di una collezione esclusiva che include comodini e comò, ideata dal rinomato studio milanese Accardi Buccheri per il brand MEDULUM. La scocca, realizza...

Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and honey coloured lambskin. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. M...

Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and boucle. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. Model: Razorblade ...

The handsome LU Louis SM Sconce is a smaller version of our LU Louis Sconce, an all brass wall sconce in lightly patinated brass with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. M...

This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...

The Double Decker lamp is a tall, brutalist-inspired table lamp, perfect for lighting in larger living spaces, created by Streicher Goods in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp is composed of a...

Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' verdigris patinated outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in rich v...

large bamboo pair of table lamps with brass bases. Beautiful and chic table lamps. Lovely brass bases and bamboo tops held by brass top.

Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. On their own they make a statement with their gentle flared bottoms and deep fluting. Hang in multiples for extra oomph. These cas...

Floor lamps manufactured in Sweden. It’s made in solid pine. These ones with organically sculptured pine that gives a wonderful floor lamp. The floor lamps have 3 lamp sockets each. ...