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Young Girls Floral Ensemble, 1939 Worlds Fair
Young Girls Floral Ensemble, 1939 Worlds Fair

Young Girls Floral Ensemble, 1939 Worlds Fair

Located in New York, NY

Label shows vestiges of the 1939 Worlds Fair. 1930's USA.

Category

1930s American Children

It Happened at the World's Fair
It Happened at the World's Fair

It Happened at the World's Fair

Located in London, GB

Original US film poster for the 1963 musical comedy film It Happened at the World's Fair. This film starred Ellen Elvis Presley and was directed by Norman Taurog.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Posters

Materials

Paper

Trylon Perisphere Novelty Purse, 1939 World's Fair
Trylon Perisphere Novelty Purse, 1939 World's Fair

Trylon Perisphere Novelty Purse, 1939 World's Fair

Located in New York, NY

Rare Trylon Perisphere Novelty Purse, made of custom created tapestry for the 1939 World's Fair. 6" x 6", Strap has 4" drop. 1930's USA.

Category

1930s American Novelty Bags

Exceptional "Elephant in Plaster" 1931 World's Fair
Exceptional "Elephant in Plaster" 1931 World's Fair

Exceptional "Elephant in Plaster" 1931 World's Fair

Located in Saint-Didier, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Exceptional elephant in plaster 1931 World's Fair This extraordinary elephant was on display at the entrance of the Indochina pavilion.

Category

Vintage 1930s Animal Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

1958 Brussels World's Fair Original Vintage Poster
1958 Brussels World's Fair Original Vintage Poster

1958 Brussels World's Fair Original Vintage Poster

Located in Winchester, GB

The 1958 Brussels World's Fair or "Expo 58" was the first major World Expo held after World War II and hosted over 41 million visitors.

Category

Vintage 1950s Belgian Posters

Materials

Paper

1964 New York World's Fair Original Vintage Poster
1964 New York World's Fair Original Vintage Poster

1964 New York World's Fair Original Vintage Poster

By Bob Peak

Located in Winchester, GB

Looked back upon as the ultimate showcase of mid-century promise, the 1964/1965 New York World’s Fair was a world’s fair celebrating technology, culture, and corporation.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Posters

Materials

Linen, Paper

Scalamandre Silk Textile, "Atomic Energy", 1964 Worlds Fair
Scalamandre Silk Textile, "Atomic Energy", 1964 Worlds Fair

Scalamandre Silk Textile, "Atomic Energy", 1964 Worlds Fair

By Scalamandre

Located in Riverdale, NY

Very cool textile circa 1964, Exhibited at the Worlds Fair. Edge printed "Atomic Energy, Hand Print, Scalamandre Silk inc.". 48" width, Approx 12 useable yards.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Curtains and Valances

Materials

Silk

New York World's Fair", Advertising Poster, 1964/65
New York World's Fair", Advertising Poster, 1964/65

New York World's Fair", Advertising Poster, 1964/65

Located in Neuss, NW

Original vintage advertising poster for the “New York World’s Fair” which took place in New York from 1964 to 1965.

Category

Vintage 1960s Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Wood, Paper

Pair 1930s Art Deco Worlds Fair "Saturn" Nickel Sconces
Pair 1930s Art Deco Worlds Fair "Saturn" Nickel Sconces

Pair 1930s Art Deco Worlds Fair "Saturn" Nickel Sconces

Located in Opa Locka, FL

Pair 1930's Art Deco Worlds Fair Nickel "Saturn" Wall Sconces. Black shades included.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Nickel

Original vintage poster for Brussels World Fair in 1958
Original vintage poster for Brussels World Fair in 1958

Original vintage poster for Brussels World Fair in 1958

Located in Petworth, West Sussex

A wonderful, bold and rare vintage poster for Brussels World Fair in 1958, this is the first one held after World War II in excellent condition with original folds.

Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Monumental KPM Berlin Porcelain Vase, Weichmalerei, World's Fair, 1893
Monumental KPM Berlin Porcelain Vase, Weichmalerei, World's Fair, 1893

Monumental KPM Berlin Porcelain Vase, Weichmalerei, World's Fair, 1893

Located in Berlin, DE

Monumental KPM Berlin Vase/Centerpiece, Weichmalerei, World's Fair. Very elaborate and magnificent painting with magnificent floral bouquets in Weichmalerei.

Category

Antique 19th Century German Napoleon III Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

1939 World's Fair Plaster Lamp
1939 World's Fair Plaster Lamp

1939 World's Fair Plaster Lamp

$995Sale Price|20% Off

1939 World's Fair Plaster Lamp

Located in San Francisco, CA

A modernist, molded plaster table lamp in the style of Francis Elkins, fabricated in the 2010s by Ismay and Company San Francisco. With an acrylic base, polished nickel hardware, and...

Category

2010s Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Original Vintage Poster Brussels Worlds Fair Expo Volunteer Interpreters
Original Vintage Poster Brussels Worlds Fair Expo Volunteer Interpreters

Original Vintage Poster Brussels Worlds Fair Expo Volunteer Interpreters

Located in London, GB

The 1958 Brussels World's Fair international exposition was held from 17 April to 19 October 1958 on the Heysel Plateau in Brussels Belgium; best known for the iconic Atomium structu...

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Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Posters

Materials

Paper

The Linke Grand Regulator World's Fair Clock
The Linke Grand Regulator World's Fair Clock

The Linke Grand Regulator World's Fair Clock

By François Linke

Located in New Orleans, LA

Grand Regulator World's Fair Clock François Linke Circa 1900 Widely regarded as the greatest sculptural clock ever created, this monumental régulateur by François Linke was conceive...

Category

20th Century French Art Nouveau Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

World's Fair Central Park Bench by Kenneth Lynch and Sons
World's Fair Central Park Bench by Kenneth Lynch and Sons

World's Fair Central Park Bench by Kenneth Lynch and Sons

Located in Newtown, CT

Art Deco World's Fair Garden Bench by Kenneth Lynch and Sons Wilton Ct.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Metal

1964 New York World's Fair 1964-1965 Original Vintage Poster
1964 New York World's Fair 1964-1965 Original Vintage Poster

1964 New York World's Fair 1964-1965 Original Vintage Poster

By Bob Peak

Located in Winchester, GB

Looked back upon as the ultimate showcase of mid-century promise, the 1964/1965 New York World’s Fair was a world’s fair celebrating technology, culture, and corporation.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Posters

Materials

Linen, Paper

MCM New York's World's Fair "Peace Through Understanding" Platter / Tray '64
MCM New York's World's Fair "Peace Through Understanding" Platter / Tray '64

MCM New York's World's Fair "Peace Through Understanding" Platter / Tray '64

Located in San Diego, CA

Cool and hard to find MCM New York's World's Fair "Peace Through Understanding" platter / tray, circa 1964.

Category

Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Plastic

Art Deco 1939 New York Worlds Fair Collectible Salt & Pepper Shakers
Art Deco 1939 New York Worlds Fair Collectible Salt & Pepper Shakers

Art Deco 1939 New York Worlds Fair Collectible Salt & Pepper Shakers

Located in San Diego, CA

A unique and rare Art Deco salt & peppershakers from the 1939 New York Worlds fair great deign highly collectible piece.

Category

20th Century American Art Deco Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Plastic

SKYRIDE CENTURY OF PROGRESS Original Vintage World's Fair Travel Poster Art Deco
SKYRIDE CENTURY OF PROGRESS Original Vintage World's Fair Travel Poster Art Deco

SKYRIDE CENTURY OF PROGRESS Original Vintage World's Fair Travel Poster Art Deco

Located in Chicago, IL

SKYRIDE - A CENTURY OF PROGRESS - CHICAGO WORLD'S FAIR 1933 Authentic original art deco World's Fair travel poster Artist: Anonymous Condition: A/A- Dimensions: 16.4 x 24.2 in. / 41....

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Vintage 1930s Posters

Materials

Paper

1939 World's Fair Marked Center Table by Alvar Aalto for Artek
1939 World's Fair Marked Center Table by Alvar Aalto for Artek

1939 World's Fair Marked Center Table by Alvar Aalto for Artek

By Alvar Aalto, Artek

Located in Sagaponack, NY

Retaining a partial label from the 1939 World's Fair.

Category

Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Center Tables

Materials

Teak, Maple

CHICAGO WORLD'S FAIR 1934 - LLOYD BREMEN Rare Original Vintage Art Deco Poster
CHICAGO WORLD'S FAIR 1934 - LLOYD BREMEN Rare Original Vintage Art Deco Poster

CHICAGO WORLD'S FAIR 1934 - LLOYD BREMEN Rare Original Vintage Art Deco Poster

Located in Chicago, IL

CHICAGO WORLD'S FAIR 1934 - NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD BREMEN - A CENTURY OF PROGRESS Authentic original art deco World's Fair ocean liner cruise ship travel poster Artist: Hugo Feldtmann C...

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Vintage 1930s Posters

Materials

Paper

Original Vintage Travel Advertising Poster New York Worlds Fair 1939 Atherton
Original Vintage Travel Advertising Poster New York Worlds Fair 1939 Atherton

Original Vintage Travel Advertising Poster New York Worlds Fair 1939 Atherton

By John Atherton

Located in London, GB

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

Category

Vintage 1930s American Posters

Materials

Paper

Original Vintage Travel Poster New York World's Fair 1939 World Of Tomorrow
Original Vintage Travel Poster New York World's Fair 1939 World Of Tomorrow

Original Vintage Travel Poster New York World's Fair 1939 World Of Tomorrow

By Joseph Binder

Located in London, GB

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.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Posters

Materials

Paper

'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

The World’s Fair Collection is a family of fixtures handmade from sustainably sourced materials and upcycled antique paper parasols given to visitors at the 20th century’s most illus...

Category

2010s American Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Cement, Brass

"It Happened at the World's Fair", Lobby Card, USA 1963

"It Happened at the World's Fair", Lobby Card, USA 1963

Located in Cologne, DE

It Happened at the World's Fair, USA 1963, Director: Norman Taurog, Cast: Elvis Presley, Joan O'Brien.

Category

1960s Modern Interior Prints

Materials

Color

'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

The World’s Fair Collection is a family of fixtures handmade from sustainably sourced materials and upcycled antique paper parasols given to visitors at the 20th century’s most illus...

Category

2010s American Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Cement, Brass

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

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

By Tennant New York

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The World’s Fair Collection is a family of fixtures handmade from sustainably sourced materials and upcycled antique paper parasols given to visitors at the 20th century’s most illus...

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Cement, Brass

Original Vintage Travel Advertising Poster New York Worlds Fair 1939 Large
Original Vintage Travel Advertising Poster New York Worlds Fair 1939 Large

Original Vintage Travel Advertising Poster New York Worlds Fair 1939 Large

By John Atherton

Located in London, GB

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

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Posters

Materials

Paper

Original Vintage Advertising Poster New York World's Fair 1939 World Of Tomorrow
Original Vintage Advertising Poster New York World's Fair 1939 World Of Tomorrow

Original Vintage Advertising Poster New York World's Fair 1939 World Of Tomorrow

By Joseph Binder

Located in London, GB

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.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Posters

Materials

Paper

Frosted Cobalt Blue 1939 World Fair Bottle Lamp Base by Sarsaparilla, 20 Availab
Frosted Cobalt Blue 1939 World Fair Bottle Lamp Base by Sarsaparilla, 20 Availab

Frosted Cobalt Blue 1939 World Fair Bottle Lamp Base by Sarsaparilla, 20 Availab

By Cvv Vianne

Located in Van Nuys, CA

The lamp base is made from a cast of the milk glass New York World Fair bottle that has been used as a lamp since the opening of the World Fair in opened in 1939.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Table Lamps

Materials

Art Glass

1939 Art Deco New York Worlds Fair Platinum & Gem set Charm
1939 Art Deco New York Worlds Fair Platinum & Gem set Charm

1939 Art Deco New York Worlds Fair Platinum & Gem set Charm

Located in Chicago, IL

Very Scarce Art Deco 1939 New York Worlds Fair Charm, featuring the famous Trylon and Perisphere the charm - Pendant measures 5/8 X 1 inch and is set with Diamonds, faceted Onyx and ...

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, Platinum

NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR - HOLLAND AMERICA LINE Original Vintage Deco Travel Poster
NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR - HOLLAND AMERICA LINE Original Vintage Deco Travel Poster

NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR - HOLLAND AMERICA LINE Original Vintage Deco Travel Poster

By Willem Frederik Ten Broek

Located in Chicago, IL

NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR 1939 - HOLLAND-AMERICA LINE Rare authentic original vintage art deco ocean liner poster Condition: B Dimensions: 24.6 x 38 in. / 62.5 x 96.5 cm.

Category

Vintage 1930s Posters

Materials

Paper

New York World's Fair "Christian Science Pavilion" Architects Model, circa 1965
New York World's Fair "Christian Science Pavilion" Architects Model, circa 1965

New York World's Fair "Christian Science Pavilion" Architects Model, circa 1965

Located in San Francisco, CA

The building was eventually torn down in 2006 to make way for a new building. A rare piece of Worlds Fair / Christian Science history.   

Category

Mid-20th Century American Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Wood

EXPO 67 MONTREAL ART Original Vintage Travel World's Fair Poster Sculpture
EXPO 67 MONTREAL ART Original Vintage Travel World's Fair Poster Sculpture

EXPO 67 MONTREAL ART Original Vintage Travel World's Fair Poster Sculpture

Located in Chicago, IL

EXPO 67 - MONTREAL - ART Authentic original World's Fair travel poster Designer: Guy Lalumiere Condition: A- Dimensions: 20 x 30 in. / 51 x 76.2 cm.

Category

Vintage 1960s Posters

Materials

Paper

Vintage Eames Flag from the 1964 Worlds Fair for IBM
Vintage Eames Flag from the 1964 Worlds Fair for IBM

Vintage Eames Flag from the 1964 Worlds Fair for IBM

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

Very rare Eames flag from the 1964 World's Fair in Queens, NY. These flags were designed to sit atop the pavilions Eames Office designed for IBM.

Category

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

Materials

Enamel, Steel

Rare armchair: Josef Hoffmann for the 1900 World's Fair in Paris
Rare armchair: Josef Hoffmann for the 1900 World's Fair in Paris

Rare armchair: Josef Hoffmann for the 1900 World's Fair in Paris

By Josef Hoffmann

Located in Purkersdorf, AT

First presented as part of a dining room set at the 3rd Winter Exhibition, and a year later at the 1900 Paris World's Fair as part of a breakfast room set. Manufactured by the Vienne...

Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

1939 World’s Fair NYC, 1000 piece Museum Quality Collection of Art & Objects
1939 World’s Fair NYC, 1000 piece Museum Quality Collection of Art & Objects

1939 World’s Fair NYC, 1000 piece Museum Quality Collection of Art & Objects

By Harry Lane

Located in New York, NY

1,000 piece Museum Quality Collection of Art & Objects from NYC 1939 Worlds Fair Harry Lane (1891-1973) "1939 World’s Fair Construction," 30 x 40 inches, Oil on canvas, signed lower...

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1930s American Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Plaster, Photographic Paper

EXPO 67 MONTREAL ART Original Vintage Travel World's Fair Poster RENOIR
EXPO 67 MONTREAL ART Original Vintage Travel World's Fair Poster RENOIR

EXPO 67 MONTREAL ART Original Vintage Travel World's Fair Poster RENOIR

By Pierre-Auguste Renoir

Located in Chicago, IL

EXPO 67 - MONTREAL - ART Authentic original World's Fair travel poster Designer: Guy Lalumiere / Painting by Pierre-Auguste Renoir Condition: A- Dimensions: 20 x 30 in. / 51 x 76.2 cm.

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Vintage 1950s Posters

Materials

Paper

New York 'World's Fair' Bamboo Lamp with Parasol Shade by Christopher Tennant
New York 'World's Fair' Bamboo Lamp with Parasol Shade by Christopher Tennant

New York 'World's Fair' Bamboo Lamp with Parasol Shade by Christopher Tennant

By Tennant New York

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The World’s Fair Collection is a family of fixtures handmade from sustainably sourced materials and upcycled antique paper parasols given to visitors at the 20th century’s most illus...

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Cement, Brass

Original Vintage Poster New York World Fair 1939 Fireworks Art Deco Staehle
Original Vintage Poster New York World Fair 1939 Fireworks Art Deco Staehle

Original Vintage Poster New York World Fair 1939 Fireworks Art Deco Staehle

Located in London, GB

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

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Posters

Materials

Paper

Roy Lichtenstein the World's Fair, 1964 (Roy Lichtenstein Art in America)
Roy Lichtenstein the World's Fair, 1964 (Roy Lichtenstein Art in America)

Roy Lichtenstein the World's Fair, 1964 (Roy Lichtenstein Art in America)

By Roy Lichtenstein

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Roy Lichtenstein designed the cover for this April 1964 issue of Art in America, depicting a “pop panorama” of the New York World’s Fair. A must have 60s Pop Art collectible.

Category

Vintage 1960s Books

Materials

Paper

EXPO 67 MONTREAL ART Original Vintage Travel World's Fair Poster REMBRANDT
EXPO 67 MONTREAL ART Original Vintage Travel World's Fair Poster REMBRANDT

EXPO 67 MONTREAL ART Original Vintage Travel World's Fair Poster REMBRANDT

By Rembrandt van Rijn

Located in Chicago, IL

EXPO 67 - MONTREAL - ART Authentic original World's Fair travel poster Designer: Guy Lalumiere / Painting by Rembrandt van Rijn Condition: B+ Dimensions: 20 x 30 in. / 51 x 76.2 cm.

Category

Vintage 1950s Posters

Materials

Paper

Visit Walt Disney's Progressland, New York World's Fair 1964-65 Original Poster
Visit Walt Disney's Progressland, New York World's Fair 1964-65 Original Poster

Visit Walt Disney's Progressland, New York World's Fair 1964-65 Original Poster

By Bob Peak

Located in Winchester, GB

Stunning poster for the Walt Disney "Progressland" presentation at the 1964-65 New York World's Fair. "Great in '64, Greater in '65" the poster promises, telling you to "Visit...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Posters

Materials

Paper

Original Vintage Travel Poster Paris Exposition Internationale World Fair 1937
Original Vintage Travel Poster Paris Exposition Internationale World Fair 1937

Original Vintage Travel Poster Paris Exposition Internationale World Fair 1937

By Eugene Beaudoin and Marcel Lods

Located in London, GB

Original vintage travel advertising poster for the World's Fair held from May to November on the theme of Art and Technology in Modern Life - Paris 1937 Exposition Internationale - f...

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Posters

Materials

Paper

Original Vintage Travel Advertising Poster World Fair 1940 New York Washington
Original Vintage Travel Advertising Poster World Fair 1940 New York Washington

Original Vintage Travel Advertising Poster World Fair 1940 New York Washington

Located in London, GB

Original vintage travel advertising poster - World's Fair of 1940 New York For Peace and Freedom - featuring a colourful illustration of people walking by a display of flags with two...

Category

Vintage 1940s American Posters

Materials

Paper

EXPO 67 MONTREAL ART Original Vintage Travel World's Fair Poster Olmec Head
EXPO 67 MONTREAL ART Original Vintage Travel World's Fair Poster Olmec Head

EXPO 67 MONTREAL ART Original Vintage Travel World's Fair Poster Olmec Head

Located in Chicago, IL

EXPO 67 - MONTREAL - ART Authentic original World's Fair travel poster Designer: Guy Lalumiere Condition: A- Dimensions: 20 x 30 in. / 51 x 76.2 cm.

Category

Vintage 1960s Posters

Materials

Paper

Kenneth Thompson 'Aviation Building for 1939 New York World's Fair'
Kenneth Thompson 'Aviation Building for 1939 New York World's Fair'

Kenneth Thompson 'Aviation Building for 1939 New York World's Fair'

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Poster featuring a proposed design of the Aviation Building for the New York World's Fair in 1939. Designed by William Lescaze and James Gordon Carr.

Category

20th Century Prints and Multiples

Materials

Offset

1, 000 piece Museum Quality Collection of Art & Objects from NYC 1939 Worlds Fair
1, 000 piece Museum Quality Collection of Art & Objects from NYC 1939 Worlds Fair

1, 000 piece Museum Quality Collection of Art & Objects from NYC 1939 Worlds Fair

By Chester Beach

Located in New York, NY

1,000 piece Museum Quality Collection of Art & Objects from NYC 1939 Worlds Fair is available for sale. This sculpture, "Riders of the Elements," is the original 7' plaster maquette...

Category

1930s Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Plaster, Canvas, Oil, Photographic Paper

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World's Fair 1964 Beetle

World's Fair 1964 Beetle

By Jack Robinson

Located in Memphis, TN

Jack photographed this sleek, shiny Volkswagen Beetle with its NY 1964 World's Fair license plate in his New York City neighborhood.

Category

1960s Black and White Photography

Materials

Photographic Film, Photographic Paper

Mauboussin 1939 New York World’s Fair Multicolored Sapphire Fish Brooch
Mauboussin 1939 New York World’s Fair Multicolored Sapphire Fish Brooch

Mauboussin 1939 New York World’s Fair Multicolored Sapphire Fish Brooch

By Mauboussin

Located in Greenwich, CT

This fish motif brooch was an iconic 1939 New York World’s Fair Norman Bel Geddes design. Trabert & Hoeffer Mauboussin exhibited at the 1939 New York World’s Fair.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

1930s Sculpture / Maquette Dancers, 1939 San Francisco Worlds Fair
1930s Sculpture / Maquette Dancers, 1939 San Francisco Worlds Fair

1930s Sculpture / Maquette Dancers, 1939 San Francisco Worlds Fair

Located in San Francisco, CA

Maquette study for a larger sculpture in plaster in the style of Bay Area artist Ruth Cravath's work for the 1939 Worlds Fair on Treasure Island. The pair of dancing figures appear t...

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Slate

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 era.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

"Worlds Fair" whirling shapes in purples and greens
"Worlds Fair" whirling shapes in purples and greens

"Worlds Fair" whirling shapes in purples and greens

By Fred Bendheim

Located in New York, NY

Worlds Fair painting in purples and greens, contains whirling shapes, both geometric and floral.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

Selection of Framed Original 1939 New York World's Fair Photos
Selection of Framed Original 1939 New York World's Fair Photos

Selection of Framed Original 1939 New York World's Fair Photos

By Acme Photo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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.

Category

20th Century American Photography

Materials

Other

New York World's Fair, Harper's Bazaar

New York World's Fair, Harper's Bazaar

By Martin Munkacsi

Located in New York, NY

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...

Category

1930s Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Royal Doulton Chicago World's Fair Vase
Royal Doulton Chicago World's Fair Vase

Royal Doulton Chicago World's Fair Vase

Unavailable

H 26.1 in W 15.5 in D 13 in

Royal Doulton Chicago World's Fair Vase

By Royal Doulton

Located in Shakespeare, ON

Signed by the artist Samuel Wilson

Category

20th Century English Vases

Materials

Porcelain

1939 New York World Fair - Atherton
1939 New York World Fair - Atherton

1939 New York World Fair - Atherton

Unavailable

H 30 in W 19.5 in

1939 New York World Fair - Atherton

By John Atherton

Located in Montreal, QU

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...

Category

Vintage 1930s American Posters

Materials

Lithograph

12 Coalport "Worlds Fair of 1893" Cobalt Blue Soup Plates
12 Coalport "Worlds Fair of 1893" Cobalt Blue Soup Plates

12 Coalport "Worlds Fair of 1893" Cobalt Blue Soup Plates

By Coalport Porcelain

Located in New York, NY

The craftsmanship of these bowls was of such high caliber that they were displayed at the famous Worlds Fair held in Chicago, called the Chicago Exhibition of 1893.

Category

Antique 1890s English Art Nouveau Porcelain

Materials

Gold Leaf

Ellis Ave. Chicago Worlds Fair 1933-34 - G.M.BLDG.
Ellis Ave. Chicago Worlds Fair 1933-34 - G.M.BLDG.

Ellis Ave. Chicago Worlds Fair 1933-34 - G.M.BLDG.

By Franklin Van Court

Located in Chicago, IL

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...

Category

1930s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Art Deco 1939 New York World's Fair Collectibles Only Poster Available
Art Deco 1939 New York World's Fair Collectibles Only Poster Available

Art Deco 1939 New York World's Fair Collectibles Only Poster Available

Located in Dallas, TX

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

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood, Paper

Original Vintage Travel Advertising Poster World Fair 1940 New York Washington
Original Vintage Travel Advertising Poster World Fair 1940 New York Washington

Original Vintage Travel Advertising Poster World Fair 1940 New York Washington

Located in London, GB

Original vintage travel advertising poster - World's Fair of 1940 New York For Peace and Freedom - featuring a colourful illustration of people walking by a display of flags with two...

Category

1940s More Prints

Materials

Paper

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 Gilbert Rohde, Herman Miller

Located in Dallas, TX

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...

Category

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 Herman Miller, Gilbert Rohde

Located in Dallas, TX

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

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Night Stands

Materials

Aluminum

General Electric Pavillion- New York World's Fair

General Electric Pavillion- New York World's Fair

By Carlos Diniz

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Architect: Welton Becket ---- Carlos Diniz (1928-2001) was arguably the last of the twentieth century's great architectural delineators to work in the tradition of the hand-drawn b...

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1960s Prints and Multiples

Original Vintage Travel Poster Paris 1937 World Fair Villemot Bouissoud Art Deco
Original Vintage Travel Poster Paris 1937 World Fair Villemot Bouissoud Art Deco

Original Vintage Travel Poster Paris 1937 World Fair Villemot Bouissoud Art Deco

By Bernard Villemot

Located in London, GB

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 ...

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1930s Art Deco More Prints

Materials

Paper

Vintage Mid Century Modern Eames Flag from IBM Pavilion Worlds Fair 1964
Vintage Mid Century Modern Eames Flag from IBM Pavilion Worlds Fair 1964

Vintage Mid Century Modern Eames Flag from IBM Pavilion Worlds Fair 1964

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

Eames Flag from the 1964 Worlds Fair in Queens New York with custom-made base.

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Mid-20th Century American Architectural Elements

Materials

Enamel, Steel

Art Deco Machine Age 1939 San Francisco Worlds Fair Souvenir Samson Table/ Art
Art Deco Machine Age 1939 San Francisco Worlds Fair Souvenir Samson Table/ Art

Art Deco Machine Age 1939 San Francisco Worlds Fair Souvenir Samson Table/ Art

By Shwayder Brothers

Located in Denver, CO

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...

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Decorative Art

Materials

Wood, Paper

Photograph of New York City's World's Fair, 1939
Photograph of New York City's World's Fair, 1939

Photograph of New York City's World's Fair, 1939

Unavailable

H 19 in W 15 in D 2 in

Photograph of New York City's World's Fair, 1939

Located in Chicago, IL

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

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Vintage 1930s American Photography

Art Deco Machine Age Heroic - Style USSR Ephemera 1939 New York World's Fair
Art Deco Machine Age Heroic - Style USSR Ephemera 1939 New York World's Fair

Art Deco Machine Age Heroic - Style USSR Ephemera 1939 New York World's Fair

Located in Dallas, TX

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

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Vintage 1930s Russian Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Paper

Machine Age Art Deco New York World's Fair Silver Plate Trivets by Reed & Barton
Machine Age Art Deco New York World's Fair Silver Plate Trivets by Reed & Barton

Machine Age Art Deco New York World's Fair Silver Plate Trivets by Reed & Barton

By Reed & Barton

Located in Dallas, TX

Machine Age Art Deco, New York World's fair silver plate trivets by Reed & Barton Two rare individual serving trivets by Reed & Barton.

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver Plate

1939 Commemorative New York World Fair Charm with Diamond, Ruby, and Black Onyx
1939 Commemorative New York World Fair Charm with Diamond, Ruby, and Black Onyx

1939 Commemorative New York World Fair Charm with Diamond, Ruby, and Black Onyx

Located in Dallas, TX

The 1939 World Fair was an international event featuring cultural and technological exhibitions from 60+ countries around the world.

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, Platinum

"Verve: The French Review of Art", No's 5-6: 1939 the World's Fair Review
"Verve: The French Review of Art", No's 5-6: 1939 the World's Fair Review

"Verve: The French Review of Art", No's 5-6: 1939 the World's Fair Review

By Verve

Located in Holmfirth, GB

Special double issue of this iconic French art journal especially for the New York's World's Fair, with original color lithograph covers of female nudes by Aristide Maillol.

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Vintage 1930s French Beaux Arts Books

Materials

Paper

1964 New York World's Fair Kodak Pavilion Architectural Model
1964 New York World's Fair Kodak Pavilion Architectural Model

1964 New York World's Fair Kodak Pavilion Architectural Model

By Displaymasters

Located in Lafayette, CA

These were not sold at the Fair, but distributed to Kodak dealers (and, perhaps, others) to build interest in this exhibit.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Architectural Models

Materials

Composition

Trio Original 1940 New York Worlds Fair Stylin' Administrative Jackets
Trio Original 1940 New York Worlds Fair Stylin' Administrative Jackets

Trio Original 1940 New York Worlds Fair Stylin' Administrative Jackets

By Caleb V. Smith & Son

Located in Dallas, TX

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...

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Quilts and Blankets

Pair of Champlevé Enamels and Gilt Bronze Candlesticks Marked H. Journet
Pair of Champlevé Enamels and Gilt Bronze Candlesticks Marked H. Journet

Pair of Champlevé Enamels and Gilt Bronze Candlesticks Marked H. Journet

By H. Journet & Cie

Located in Marseille, FR

Eugène Cornu's creations were exhibited in London World's Fair in 1862, 1871 and 1872 and 1867 Paris World's Fair where he receveid a gold medal for an important pair of Onyx bronze ...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Candlesticks

Materials

Onyx, Bronze

Ion Chair by Gideon Kramer
Ion Chair by Gideon Kramer

Ion Chair by Gideon Kramer

Unavailable

H 34 in W 18 in D 16 in

Ion Chair by Gideon Kramer

By Gideon Kramer

Located in New York, NY

The Ion chair was originally designed for the Seattle Space Needle World’s Fair in 1962.

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

American Industrial Design Chaise, early 20th Century
American Industrial Design Chaise, early 20th Century

American Industrial Design Chaise, early 20th Century

Located in Sundance, UT

Single chaise, early example of cantilevered furniture design, made specifically for exhibit at world's fair.

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20th Century American Chaise Longues

Materials

Bronze

Set of Two Brass Globe Ash Tray & Cigarette Holders
Set of Two Brass Globe Ash Tray & Cigarette Holders

Set of Two Brass Globe Ash Tray & Cigarette Holders

Unavailable

H 6 in W 4.25 in D 4.5 in

Set of Two Brass Globe Ash Tray & Cigarette Holders

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This stylish two piece set of brass, globe-form ash tray and cigarette holders date to the Century of Progress International Exposition, also known as the Chicago World's Fair, which...

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Copper

Dairy Exhibition (suite of 6)

Dairy Exhibition (suite of 6)

By Mark Freeman

Located in New York, NY

From a series of 6 linocuts of "Chicago World Fair," 1933. Sold as a set of six.

Materials

Linocut

Federal Building (suite of 6)

Federal Building (suite of 6)

By Mark Freeman

Located in New York, NY

From a series of 6 linocuts of "Chicago World Fair," 1933. Sold as a set of six.

Materials

Linocut

Hall of Science Tower (suite of 6)

Hall of Science Tower (suite of 6)

By Mark Freeman

Located in New York, NY

From series of 6 linocuts of "Chicago World Fair," 1933. Sold as complete set of six prints.

Materials

Linocut

Swedish Table Lamp, Einar Backstrom, 1950s
Swedish Table Lamp, Einar Backstrom, 1950s

Swedish Table Lamp, Einar Backstrom, 1950s

Unavailable

H 20.48 in Dm 5.91 in

Swedish Table Lamp, Einar Backstrom, 1950s

By Einar Backstrom

Located in Los Gatos, CA

Einar Backstrom exhibited items at the Paris World Fair in 1925 Rare table lamp, 1950s Measure: Height 52 cm.  

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20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Swedish Table Lamp, Einar Backstrom, 1950s
Swedish Table Lamp, Einar Backstrom, 1950s

Swedish Table Lamp, Einar Backstrom, 1950s

Unavailable

H 20.48 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in

Swedish Table Lamp, Einar Backstrom, 1950s

By Einar Backstrom

Located in Los Gatos, CA

Einar Backstrom exhibited items at the Paris World Fair in 1925 Very Rare table lamp, 1950s Measure: Height 52 cm.

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

August Morning at Sorgenfri Stream
August Morning at Sorgenfri Stream

August Morning at Sorgenfri Stream

By Frederik Winther

Located in Vancouver, BC

Exhibited: Charlottenborg 1887 no. 405. World's Fair in Chicago 1893, where Winther received a medal for the painting.

Category

1880s Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Pot with Lips
Pot with Lips

Mutsuo YanagiharaPot with Lips, 1960's

Unavailable

H 10.25 in W 8.5 in D 8.5 in

Pot with Lips

By Mutsuo Yanagihara

Located in Renton, WA

Purchased at the Craft Center during the 1962 Seattle World's Fair. A museum quality example.

Category

20th Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

Vintage 1950’s Commemorative Atomium Building Desktop Sculpture Miniature
Vintage 1950’s Commemorative Atomium Building Desktop Sculpture Miniature

Vintage 1950’s Commemorative Atomium Building Desktop Sculpture Miniature

Located in Fort mill, SC

A vintage Worlds Fair 1958 commemorative miniature sculpture of the modernist icon Atomium building in Brussels Belgium mounted to a smoke colored marble base retaining its original ...

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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Marble, Steel, Chrome

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

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.

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Vintage 1930s American Scientific Instruments

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 and glass lights hold four bulbs and may be mounted from the back.

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20th Century American Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

1940s Deskey Deco Andirons
1940s Deskey Deco Andirons

1940s Deskey Deco Andirons

Unavailable

H 19 in W 9 in D 18.75 in

1940s Deskey Deco Andirons

By Donald Deskey

Located in Harbor Springs, MI

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

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Vintage 1940s American Andirons

Materials

Iron

Atomium Architectural Sculpture in Steel on California Black Walnut Base
Atomium Architectural Sculpture in Steel on California Black Walnut Base

Atomium Architectural Sculpture in Steel on California Black Walnut Base

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Substantial replica of the Atomium Building built for the 1958 World's fair, Brussels, Belgium. Lustrous steel balls and rods connect and rest on a solid walnut base to create this h...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Art Deco style Bust
Art Deco style Bust

Art Deco style Bust

Unavailable

H 18 in W 11 in D 7 in

Art Deco style Bust

Located in Seattle, WA

Possible part of the 1939 Worlds Fair held at Treasure Island in San Francisco bay.

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Vintage 1930s Italian Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Ewer with an Antique Decor, Minton, Late 19th Century
Ewer with an Antique Decor, Minton, Late 19th Century

Ewer with an Antique Decor, Minton, Late 19th Century

Located in Paris, FR

They were first presented in 1851, at the first World Fair. Subsequently, whether in Paris in 1855, 1867 and 1878, in London in 1862 and 1871 or in Philadelphia in 1876, each Minton ...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Revival Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

Vienna Secessionist Bentwood Chair Designed by Gustav Siegel
Vienna Secessionist Bentwood Chair Designed by Gustav Siegel

Vienna Secessionist Bentwood Chair Designed by Gustav Siegel

By Gustav Siegel, Jacob & Josef Kohn

Located in New York, NY

The chair was exhibited in the Paris 1900 Worlds Fair and was awarded a Gold Medal.

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Figures of Night, Two Male Figures from No. 385 Flying with Clouds

Figures of Night, Two Male Figures from No. 385 Flying with Clouds

By Paul Manship

Located in New York, NY

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...

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20th Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Brass Stationary Steam Engine on Walnut Base, France, 1870
Brass Stationary Steam Engine on Walnut Base, France, 1870

Brass Stationary Steam Engine on Walnut Base, France, 1870

Located in Lake Forest, IL

Made for the Centennial International Exhibition of 1876, the first official World's Fair in the United States.

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Antique 19th Century French Models and Miniatures

Materials

Brass

Harbour of Cassis
Harbour of Cassis

Julien Gustave GagliardiniHarbour of Cassis

Unavailable

H 14.57 in W 18.12 in

Harbour of Cassis

By Julien Gustave Gagliardini

Located in Stuttgart, DE

He received honorable mentions in 1883, a third-grade medal in 1884, a second-tier medal in 1886, a silver medal at the 1889 World's Fair, and a gold medal at the 1900 World's Fair.

Category

19th Century Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Park Bench by Folke Bensow, 1920s
Park Bench by Folke Bensow, 1920s

Park Bench by Folke Bensow, 1920s

Unavailable

H 21.26 in W 60.24 in D 25.6 in

Park Bench by Folke Bensow, 1920s

By Folke Bensow, Nafveqvarns Bruk

Located in Paris, FR

“Nr 1” model shown in the garden of the Swedish Pavilion at the Paris World’s Fair in 1925. Swedish work by Folke Bensow (1886-1971) for Näfveqvarns Foundry, circa 1925.

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Vintage 1920s Swedish Benches

Materials

Iron

The gipsy
The gipsy

Arnould de Cool DelphineThe gipsy, 1892

Unavailable

H 20.48 in W 10.24 in

The gipsy

Located in MORET SUR LOING, FR

In 1893, she exhibited at the Chicago's world fair.

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Materials

Watercolor

Hermann Steiner Character Head in Merano Costume
Hermann Steiner Character Head in Merano Costume

Hermann Steiner Character Head in Merano Costume

Unavailable

H 2.37 in W 12.01 in D 13.98 in

Hermann Steiner Character Head in Merano Costume

By Hermann Steiner

Located in Wien, AT

Steiner won a gold medal at the 1904 World’s Fair in St. Louis. His works are represented in the Vatican collection.

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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

"Dame dans un intérieur"
"Dame dans un intérieur"

Maurice Micha"Dame dans un intérieur", 1916

Unavailable

H 41.34 in W 24.81 in D 1.97 in

"Dame dans un intérieur"

By Maurice Micha

Located in Antwerp, BE

Painter of landscapes , genre scenes, figures, stil lives and frescos. Exhibited at the World fair in New York in 1939. Works in the Museum of Elsene (Brussels) Original woods carved...

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Early 20th Century Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

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At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal worlds fair for your home. Frequently made of metal, wood and paper, every worlds fair was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect worlds fair — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A worlds fair made by Art Deco designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. Gilbert Rohde, A.H. Stock and Herman Miller each produced at least one beautiful worlds fair that is worth considering.

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