Chicago World Fair 1933

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.

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...

They exhibited at the world fair in Chicago in 1933 and some of his pieces are collected by the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

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...

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...

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 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...

Similar examples were featured in the Mckay craft lounge in the hall of science at the Chicago "Century of progress" World fair in 1933.

Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller Model 4706 alarm clock designed for the Chicago Century of Progress Chicago Worlds Fair in 1933.

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

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.

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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

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

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...

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

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.

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...

Offering a lovely 1933 World's Fair poster. Colors are vibrant, and the design is heavy toward art deco. Piece has been stored for 20 years and is in perfect condition. Poster is mou...

Also exhibited in Rohde installations at the Chicago World's Fair (1933-34 Century of Progress).

Wonderfully Graphic Chicago World's Fair Paper Umbrella circa 1933. Image #9 shows the piece lit from behind, a striking graphic statement.

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

"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.

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.

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Designed by Gilbert Rohde for the Trimble Nursery and Furniture Company of Rochester, NY, this stylized playpen made its' debut at the Chicago Worlds Fair of 1933. The undulating tub...

Murray Wickard, an Indiana artist chosen to show at the Hoosier Salon Art Gallery in the American Exhibition at the 1933-34 Chicago Worlds Fair. After the fair ended, the painting hu...

An extremely rare circular metal sign depicting an airplane from the 1933 Chicago World's Fair, manufactured by the Green Duck Metal Stamping Company of Chicago.

It was made by Lloyd and shown at the 1933 Chicago World's Fair.

This American art deco vanity chest was designed by Gilbert Rohde (1894 - 1944) for the Herman Miller Furniture Company, Zeeland, Michigan and a similar example was shown at the 1933...

The first designs created by Gilbert Rohde for the Herman Miller Company were debuted at the Chicago Worlds Fair of 1933-1934. Our lovely burled wood clock has an original identifica...

Gilbert Rohde (1894-1944) designed this rare chest of drawers for the Herman Miller Furniture Company in 1933. It made its debut as part of the # 3317 Modern Bedroom Group exhibited...

This wonderful dresser was designed by Norman Bel Geddes and introduced at the Chicago World's Fair of 1933. It was Simmon's first venture into modernism.

The Mills Extrordinary Silent Bell was developed for the 1933 Chicago Worlds Fair, whose motto was the "Century of Progress".

His designs for them first appeared at the"Design for Living" exhibit at the Chicago Worlds Fair of 1933. The Paldao group of furniture, named after the Paldao wood used, was introdu...

Rohde also created some clock designs for the company, first exhibited at the Chicago Worlds Fair of 1933. Our rosewood and chrome version has been restored, including refinishing of...

These chairs were produced in very small quantities and a chair and sofa from this series were exhibited in the Chicago World's Fair of 1933. Newly restored and reupholstered in velv...

Was also one of the first designers to offer enameled steel furniture that debuted through Simmons at the Century of Progress World's Fair in Chicago in 1933.

This charming American Art Deco chrome and milk glass Saturn lamp was produced to take full advantage of the burgeoning trend of planet imagery engendered by the graphics of the 1933...

Gilbert Rohde introduced modern design to the Herman Miller Company, debuting his first line at the Chicago Worlds Fair of 1933 - 1934. His forward designs caught the publics imagina...