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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

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

Category

Vintage 1960s American Posters

Materials

Paper

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

Category

Vintage 1950s Belgian Posters

Materials

Paper

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

Category

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 Romweber Furniture Co., Wolfgang Hoffmann

Located in Forney, TX

World’s Fair “A Century of Progress”. He was also commissioned to design the interior and furniture for

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Birch, Mahogany, Rosewood

Monumental KPM Berlin vase, Weichmalerei, World's Fair.
Monumental KPM Berlin vase, Weichmalerei, World's Fair.

Monumental KPM Berlin vase, Weichmalerei, World's Fair.

Located in Berlin, DE

Monumental KPM Berlin Vase/Centerpiece, Weichmalerei, World's Fair. Very elaborate and magnificent

Category

Antique 19th Century German Napoleon III Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

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

Category

Vintage 1930s Animal Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

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

Category

20th Century French Art Nouveau Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

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

’s Fair was a world’s fair celebrating technology, culture, and corporation. Set amidst the backdrop of

Category

Vintage 1960s American Posters

Materials

Linen, Paper

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

Category

Vintage 1960s Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Wood, Paper

E. CLAVIER, Andirons with Owls, 1867 World's Fair
E. CLAVIER, Andirons with Owls, 1867 World's Fair

E. CLAVIER, Andirons with Owls, 1867 World's Fair

By E. Clavier

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

the World Fairs of 1855, 1862, and 1867, showcasing the bronze piece we present here at the latter

Category

Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Andirons

Materials

Bronze

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

1964, Exhibited at the Worlds Fair. Edge printed "Atomic Energy, Hand Print, Scalamandre Silk inc

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Curtains and Valances

Materials

Silk

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. Acquired from

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Nickel

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

the 3rd Winter Exhibition, and a year later at the 1900 Paris World's Fair as part of a breakfast room

Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

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

’s Fair was a world’s fair celebrating technology, culture, and corporation. Set amidst the backdrop of

Category

Vintage 1960s American Posters

Materials

Linen, 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

Category

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

Materials

Enamel, Steel

Pair of 1939 World's Fair Capital & Labor Turquoise Souvenir Ceramic Plates
Pair of 1939 World's Fair Capital & Labor Turquoise Souvenir Ceramic Plates

Pair of 1939 World's Fair Capital & Labor Turquoise Souvenir Ceramic Plates

By Homer Laughlin

Located in Bainbridge, NY

Pair of 1939 World's Fair Homer Laughlin Glazed Ceramic Souvenir Plates. Featuring two Aqua, glazed

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Decorative Art

Materials

Ceramic

'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

Category

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

The World’s Fair Collection is a family of fixtures handmade from sustainably sourced materials and

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

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Cement, Brass

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

panorama” of the New York World’s Fair. A must have 60s Pop Art collectible. Medium: Offset lithograph on

Category

Vintage 1960s Books

Materials

Paper

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

Category

20th Century American Art Deco Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Plastic

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

Category

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

Materials

Plastic

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

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Cement, Brass

1939 World's Fair Finnish Pavilion Coffee Table by Alvar Aalto for Artek
1939 World's Fair Finnish Pavilion Coffee Table by Alvar Aalto for Artek

1939 World's Fair Finnish Pavilion Coffee Table by Alvar Aalto for Artek

By Alvar Aalto

Located in Philadelphia, PA

World's Fair. The table has a solid teak top on laminated maple legs, it retains it's original customs

Category

Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Ormolu and Glass Souvenir Trinket Jewelry Box, Worlds Fair Lyon, France 18940s
Ormolu and Glass Souvenir Trinket Jewelry Box, Worlds Fair Lyon, France 18940s

Ormolu and Glass Souvenir Trinket Jewelry Box, Worlds Fair Lyon, France 18940s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Antique French Églomisé Casket - Souvenir from Lyon, circa 1894 A charming French antique casket from circa 1890s with gilt brass fittings and clear glass panels. The hinged lid fea...

Category

Antique 1890s French Belle Époque Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Ormolu

"Momento of the 1893 World's Fair, " Bronze Relief w/ American Indian Motif
"Momento of the 1893 World's Fair, " Bronze Relief w/ American Indian Motif

"Momento of the 1893 World's Fair, " Bronze Relief w/ American Indian Motif

Located in Philadelphia, PA

cornucopia and held aloft by a crowd of putti. Issued to celebrate the great World's Fair in Chicago, the

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Beaux Arts Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

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

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Copper

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

Re-edition frosted cobalt blue 1939 World Fair bottle lamp base made by Sarsaparilla. The lamp base

Category

Vintage 1980s American Table Lamps

Materials

Art Glass

1939 Aino & Alvar Aalto Chair for Finnish Pavilion at World's Fair by Wilhelm
1939 Aino & Alvar Aalto Chair for Finnish Pavilion at World's Fair by Wilhelm

1939 Aino & Alvar Aalto Chair for Finnish Pavilion at World's Fair by Wilhelm

By Aino Aalto, Alvar Aalto

Located in Philadelphia, PA

for the World's Fair in New York. This chair was presented as part of his vision. The chair was

Category

Vintage 1930s Finnish Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Birch

Taro Okamoto ‘Tower of the Sun’ Ceramic Wall Sculpture, Expo 70 Osaka World Fair
Taro Okamoto ‘Tower of the Sun’ Ceramic Wall Sculpture, Expo 70 Osaka World Fair

Taro Okamoto ‘Tower of the Sun’ Ceramic Wall Sculpture, Expo 70 Osaka World Fair

By Tarō Okamoto

Located in London, GB

Taro Okamoto, artist (Japan) Tower of the Sun’ ceramic face wall plaque, for Expo ’70 world fair

Category

Vintage 1970s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Gilbert Rohde Dresser 4041 Kroehler New York World's Fair 1940 Two-Tone 44" long
Gilbert Rohde Dresser 4041 Kroehler New York World's Fair 1940 Two-Tone 44" long

Gilbert Rohde Dresser 4041 Kroehler New York World's Fair 1940 Two-Tone 44" long

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

Home' building at the New York World's Fair 1940. Honeymoon furniture by Kroehler is outstanding in

Category

Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of D...

Materials

Birdseye Maple

Important Design Living Room Lamp, by Maison Rougier, Circa 1970
Important Design Living Room Lamp, by Maison Rougier, Circa 1970

Important Design Living Room Lamp, by Maison Rougier, Circa 1970

By Maison Rougier, Roger Rougier

Located in VÉZELAY, FR

international exhibitions, including the 1957 Milan Triennale and the 1958 Brussels World's Fair. His objects

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass, Bronze

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