1939 World Fair

A rare and historically important instrument, the RCA Storytone piano was built in 1939 in a joint venture between Story & Clark and RCA and designed by John Vassos.The first America...

According to Sullivan Goss, John Atherton’s commercial and illustrative work was characterized by strong draftsmanship and precise composition. Atherton had no shame in blurring the...

This is a rare photograph of the New York World's by day. Photograph dimensions are 7.25" X 9.25".

Original vintage travel advertising poster for the World Fair event held in New York at Flushing Meadows-Corona Park from 30 April 1939 to 31 October 1940.

Art Deco 1939 New York World's Fair collectibles only poster available Rare original laminated counter advertising placard.

These great original 1939 New York World's Fair photographs were official published publicity photos taken by the Acme Photo Company in 1939 and 1940.

Art Deco card table featuring futuristic buildings, bridges, and planes from the 1939 San Francisco worlds fair. This was the Golden Gate International exposition celebrating among o...

Art Deco Machine Age Heroic USSR Ephemera 1939 New York World's Fair Supreme Supremacist Symbolism, from Russia.

During WW2 he enlisted in the Merchant Marines and unfortunately, he was lost at sea when his ship was sunk by a German U-boat. In 1939 Mr. HIll submitted a lithograph titled "Nigh...

220 Portraits by the Greatest Artists from the 11th to the 20th century. First printing (American edition). Hardcover. Special double issue of this iconic French art journal especial...

This fish motif brooch was an iconic 1939 New York World’s Fair Norman Bel Geddes design.

Pair of plate glass chairs in the manner of the chair that Louis Dierra designed for the Glass Center Pavillon at the 1939 World’s Fair in New York, that were manufactured by the Pit...

His work is of great interest, and he, with Ralph Stackpole, designed and built all the statuary for the 1939 World's Fair on Treasure Island; some of which were 80 feet tall!

Working under Carmel Snow of Harper's Bazaar, Hungarian photographer Martin Munkacsi began photographing fashion models in action, breaking the static studio mold and setting a prec...

She worked on murals for the Federal Art Project and her work was included in the Golden Gate International Exhibition, otherwise known as the 1939 Worlds Fair. This painting, like ...

This is a great Historical thing. Heavy cotton-twill khaki jackets with felted-cotton and silk ribbon trim, orange catalin Trylon & Perisphere buttons, partial silk/rayon inner lini...

Arbus participated in the 1939 World’s Fair in the US, designing the French sections at the Expo in New York and in San Francisco.

Distributed at the 1933 Worlds Fair Chicago, this fan remains on e of the most rare fans from this era. The fan runs smoothly and quietly and is all original. It works perfectly onc...

Gilbert Rohde Herman Miller Art Deco 1933 world's fair dressers matched pair Classic original Rohde century of progress designs, including brushed-pulls with lacquered-wood pull-t...

Chicago modernist painter, Franklin Van Court paints a moment of the Century of Progress during the Chicago Worlds Fair. Van Court was born and raised in Chicago and later studied a...

Machine Age Art Deco, New York World's fair silver plate trivets by Reed & Barton Two rare individual serving trivets by Reed & Barton. Featuring incised examples of the Trylon ...

Original vintage travel advertising poster for the World's Fair in Paris May-November 1937 enchanting art and light - Paris 1937 Exposition Internationale Feerie d'art et de lumiere ...

Gilbert Rohde Herman Miller Art Deco 1933 World's Fair Nightstands Matched Pair. End tables. Night Stands. Another Classic original Rohde design with drop down storage drawer-front...

The original series which is comprised of eight figures was shown at the 1939 Worlds Fair. Here Pandora is holding her box (which opens and closes) and is accompanied by her feline c...

Newman also created dioramas and miniature models which were exhibited at the Children's Museum in Boston, the 1939 World's Fair in New York, and the Essex Institute in Salem.

Introduced to the world in the RCA Building of the 1939 New York World's Fair, this the first electrically amplified piano, was a calaboration between RCA and Story and Clark.

He exhibited at the New York World’s Fair in 1939. In 1942, he was awarded the Prix de Rome by the American Academy.

An upholstered chair with colcha-style embroidery by one of Lucero’s students, Domingo Tejada, was displayed at the 1939 World’s Fair in New York. George Segura was a driving force b...

He encouraged Pétion Savain to participate in the 1939 New York World’s Fair. Amiama was among the original members of the Art Center and participated in several of its group exhibit...

He encouraged Pétion Savain to participate in the 1939 New York World’s Fair. Amiama was among the original members of the Art Center and participated in several of its group exhibit...

This discovery inspired him to monumental sculptures which yielded him numerous assigments, including the World Exhibition in Paris in 1938, New York in 1939 and the World Fair in Br...

Moore, designer), 5 GILLS For a related modernist service and information about Century Modern silver exhibited at the 1939 New York World’s Fair see: Tiffany Silver, Charles H.

Norman Bel Geddes was trained as a theatrical set designer but best known for another project for General Motors, the Futurama exhibition at the 1939 New York World's Fair. This exhi...

These included a thirty-eight foot high group of a man, woman and child that surmounted the British Pavilion at the Empire Exhibition, Glasgow, 1938 and a sixteen foot long Royal Lio...

The original plaster composition models used at the World’s Fair in 1939-1940 were destroyed, but Paul Manship made smaller bronze casts in the 1940s of elements of the Moods of Time...

After the Trylon Sphere, he designed for the 1939 NY World Fair. Newly nickel plated.

She represented Finland in many international exhibitions since the 1930s. At the New York World's Fair of 1939, she carried out part of the interior design of the Finland department...

Barger exhbited two sculptures at the 1939 New York Worlds Fair. Amongst his notable monumental works are Fantasia at the Metropolitan Oval Fountain in the Bronx and Transition now ...

Her work was presented in New York’s World Fair of 1939 and the Milan Triennale, where she won an award in 1951.

Kallem exhibited widely including at the Pennsylvania Academy, the 1939 New York World's Fair, and the Pepsi Cola Exhibition of 1947 where he won first prize.

He encouraged Pétion Savain to participate in the 1939 New York World’s Fair. Amiama was among the original members of the Art Center and participated in several of its group exhibit...

He encouraged Pétion Savain to participate in the 1939 New York World’s Fair. Amiama was among the original members of the Art Center and participated in several of its group exhibit...

He encouraged Pétion Savain to participate in the 1939 New York World’s Fair. Amiama was among the original members of the Art Center and participated in several of its group exhibit...

He encouraged Pétion Savain to participate in the 1939 New York World’s Fair. Amiama was among the original members of the Art Center and participated in several of its group exhibit...

He encouraged Pétion Savain to participate in the 1939 New York World’s Fair. Amiama was among the original members of the Art Center and participated in several of its group exhibit...

He encouraged Pétion Savain to participate in the 1939 New York World’s Fair. Amiama was among the original members of the Art Center and participated in several of its group exhibit...

He encouraged Pétion Savain to participate in the 1939 New York World’s Fair. Amiama was among the original members of the Art Center and participated in several of its group exhibit...

He encouraged Pétion Savain to participate in the 1939 New York World’s Fair. Amiama was among the original members of the Art Center and participated in several of its group exhibit...

Extremely famous for his sculpting work he was featured in the worlds fair in 1939 and known for making sculptures for president Franklin D.

The Parachute Jump is a 250-foot-tall open-frame steel tower built in 1939 for the New York World’s Fair at Flushing Meadows-Corona Park and was the tallest structure at the fair.

Her work was presented in New York’s World Fair of 1939 and the Milan Triennale, where she won an award in 1951.

Believed to be based on the DC-3 Aeroplane designed in 1933 which was one of the main features of the New York World’s Fair in 1939, as it was the main carrier of passengers attendin...

Margolies exhibited at the New York World's Fair in 1939, Mineola N. Y. State Fair, 1935 (prize); and the Queensboro Society of Allied Arts and Crafts in 1936 (prizes) and 1937 (priz...

Hands-down the most clever, unusual and sculptural evening bag we’ve seen, this extremely collectable handbag resembles a miniature 1930s steamer trunk—if steamer trunks had been sur...

A true beauty to behold, this original 1950's micro beaded clutch bag, rendered in the smallest iridescent white rocaille beads, accented by a raised scalloped pattern throughout, in...

Clean Lined Architectural Dining Table, designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland, circa 1970s. Retains wonderful original patina only retained with age. Please see our other 1stdib...

Elegant and timeless French Sequin Art Deco Gown sewn on cotton tulle. Nude iridescent gelatin sequins cover the entire gown completely. There are sequined Art Deco diamond motifs ab...

LOVE LALI VINTAGE A breathtaking vintage gown. I would estimate this to be from around the late 90's. It has a pale blue lining which is overlayed with a sheer turquoise layer that ...

Holy Grail Archival Cavalli Gown Thie beautiful Roberto Cavalli’s Spring/Summer 2003 gown is an exquisite statement in feminine allure, a masterpiece of fluid elegance. Well documen...

An ethereal and rare Chanel creation from the Spring/Summer 1989 collection, designed under Karl Lagerfeld’s direction. This gown embodies timeless elegance, drawing inspiration from...

This small size side table can be used in any room, and for a variety of purposes. The shelf feature makes it perfect as an arm chair or reading space side table. The vintage honey l...

Art Deco Chiffon Gown of Haute Couture quality with Hydrangea ecru Lace detailing. This gown has been styled backwards in photos to highlight the amazing detailing. The front of the...

Early bentwood side table, designed by Alvar Aalto for Finmar, Finland, circa 1940s. Classic example of Danish modern design.

Charming Jean Bernard Figural black suede bag from Paris, 1950's. Black fluted half moon shape with tubular suede loop handle. Faille lining with various compartments. 8.5" x 4.5" x ...

'La Robe Broderie À Ramages' PIERRE BALMAIN PARIS Made In France, ca.1955 Majestic evening gown in silk and cream satin with the most astonishing embroiderery by PIERRE BALMAIN Haut...