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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...

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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 starred Ellen Elvis Presley and was directed by Norman Taurog. This poster is cons...

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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 and hosted over 41 million visitors. The brilliant mid century style design by Ric...

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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

In 1932 Wolfgang was asked to assist Urban in developing the color scheme for the 1933-34 Chicago World’s Fair “A Century of Progress”. He was also commissioned to design the interio...

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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

In 1932 Wolfgang was asked to assist Urban in developing the color scheme for the 1933-34 Chicago World’s Fair “A Century of Progress”. He was also commissioned to design the interio...

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Birch, Mahogany, Rosewood

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. Historical piece Beautiful condition Meas...

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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 sculptural clock ever created, this monumental régulateur by François Linke was conceive...

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20th Century French Art Nouveau Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

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. Great Art Deco design by J...

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Posters

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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. Great Art Deco design by J...

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco 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. Set amidst ...

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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 from 1964 to 1965. Printed in the USA in 1962. Framed with a passepartout in a natura...

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Vintage 1960s Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Wood, Paper

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

Original vintage poster created to recruit volunteer interpreters for the 1958 World's Fair in Brussels featuring a great mid-century modern design depicting two men as silhouettes o...

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Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Posters

Materials

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

Iconic and unusual midcentury Scalamandre Silk Textile design called "Atomic Energy". A slubbed silk base in pale celadon green with hand printed evergreen atomic patterns. Very co...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Curtains and Valances

Materials

Silk

Antique porcelain epergene / centerpiece signed Paris world fair 1889
Antique porcelain epergene / centerpiece signed Paris world fair 1889

Antique porcelain epergene / centerpiece signed Paris world fair 1889

Located in Houston, TX

This is a rare piece of history as this was made for the Paris world fair Universalle in 1900. The mark on the bottom is artist signed Mark signed 1889. It has several tiers and can ...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Vases

Materials

Porcelain

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. On the other side, a ga...

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Antique 19th Century German Napoleon III Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

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 a high end lighting dealer.

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Nickel

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. It is 8 foot wide x 35" high x 23.5" deep. The seat height is 17". Weather wood, with lichen. The top back...

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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Metal

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

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. Set amidst ...

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Vintage 1960s American Posters

Materials

Linen, Paper

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...

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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

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. Only two pavilions are known to exis...

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

Materials

Enamel, Steel

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. Great Art Deco design ...

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Vintage 1930s American Posters

Materials

Paper

"Harvest Ritual", Monumental Art Deco Masterpiece by NY World's Fair Muralist
"Harvest Ritual", Monumental Art Deco Masterpiece by NY World's Fair Muralist

"Harvest Ritual", Monumental Art Deco Masterpiece by NY World's Fair Muralist

By James Owen Mahoney

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Monumental and extraordinary, this ambitious verre eglomise or reverse-painted Art Deco glass mural entitled "Harvest Ritual" is, to our knowledge, the finest painting of its kind cr...

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Paintings

Materials

Glass

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. Circa: 1963 There is edge and co...

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Vintage 1960s Posters

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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 c...

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Vintage 1950s Posters

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. ...

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Vintage 1950s Posters

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Paper

Set of Three Commemorative Coasters from the 1939 World's Fair
Set of Three Commemorative Coasters from the 1939 World's Fair

Set of Three Commemorative Coasters from the 1939 World's Fair

Located in New York, NY

This piece came from the personal collection of Thierry Despont (1948 - 2023), perhaps best known for his architectural practice—which played integral roles in the restoration of the...

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20th Century American Serving Pieces

Materials

Wood

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. Great Art Deco design ...

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Posters

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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 Artek, Alvar Aalto

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A rare, museum quality, table with a solid teak top on laminated maple legs. Retaining a partial label from the 1939 World's Fair.

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Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Center Tables

Materials

Teak, Maple

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, smoothly textured circular plates made for the 1939 World's Fair America Potter E...

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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 upcycled antique paper parasols given to visitors at the 20th century’s most illus...

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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 upcycled antique paper parasols given to visitors at the 20th century’s most illus...

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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...

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Cement, Brass

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

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Paper

WORLD'S FAIR CHICAGO A CENTURY OF PROGRESS Rare Original Vintage Antique Poster
WORLD'S FAIR CHICAGO A CENTURY OF PROGRESS Rare Original Vintage Antique Poster

WORLD'S FAIR CHICAGO A CENTURY OF PROGRESS Rare Original Vintage Antique Poster

Located in Chicago, IL

WORLD'S FAIR - CHICAGO - A CENTURY OF PROGRESS 1933 Authentic original art deco World's Fair travel poster Artist: Glen C. Sheffer Condition: A- Dimensions: 28.4 x 41.7 in. / 72 x 10...

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Vintage 1930s 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...

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Vintage 1940s American Posters

Materials

Paper

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. Circa: 1938 Mou...

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Vintage 1930s Posters

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Paper

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

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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. Circa: 1963 There is minor edge ...

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Vintage 1960s Posters

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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 highly collectible piece.

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20th Century American Art Deco Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Plastic

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. Medium...

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Vintage 1960s Books

Materials

Paper

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

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A rare and historically significant coffee table designed by Alvar Aalto for the Finnish Pavilion at the 1939 New York World’s Fair, produced by Artek. This piece exemplifies Aalto’s...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Jacob Kjaer for 1937 Paris World Fair Set of Six Dining Chairs
Jacob Kjaer for 1937 Paris World Fair Set of Six Dining Chairs

Jacob Kjaer for 1937 Paris World Fair Set of Six Dining Chairs

By Jacob Kjaer 1

Located in Waalwijk, NL

A distinguished set of dining chairs designed by Jacob Kjær for the Paris World Fair of 1937. The chairs are characterized by a refined geometric backrest with vertical spindles, exe...

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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

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. Great Art Deco design of a smiling young lady weari...

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Posters

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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. This hard to find piece is in very good vintage condition and measures 10...

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

Materials

Plastic

Vanity Fair Print 'H. Searle' Professional Champion Sculler of the World – 1889
Vanity Fair Print 'H. Searle' Professional Champion Sculler of the World – 1889

Vanity Fair Print 'H. Searle' Professional Champion Sculler of the World – 1889

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique Vanity Fair Print 'H. Searle' Professional Champion Sculler of the World – 1889 This is an original Vanity Fair lithograph dated September 7, 1889, featuring Henry Ernest Se...

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Antique 1880s Prints

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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

New York World's Fair "Christian Science Pavilion" Architects Model, circa 1965 Measures: 27.5" wide x 29.5" deep x 12.5" high Architects original model housed under plexiglass...

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Mid-20th Century American Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Wood

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... Pro...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern 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...

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Cement, Brass

"Bedouin, " Striking Art Deco Painting by Stahlhut, NY World's Fair Poster Artist
"Bedouin, " Striking Art Deco Painting by Stahlhut, NY World's Fair Poster Artist

"Bedouin, " Striking Art Deco Painting by Stahlhut, NY World's Fair Poster Artist

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Striking and handsome, this depiction of a Bedouin in his traditional robe has the color and intensity one would associate with the fierce sun and heat of North Africa. The painting ...

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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Paintings

Materials

Paint

"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

Superbly sculpted and highly detailed, this very fine bronze relief dated 1892 -- designed by Lodovico Pogliaghi and sculpted by Angelo Cappuccio for Stefano Johnson in Milan -- depi...

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Antique 19th Century Italian Beaux Arts Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Monumental 1939 World’s Fair Heraldic Panel of Richard Neville, Earl of Warwick
Monumental 1939 World’s Fair Heraldic Panel of Richard Neville, Earl of Warwick

Monumental 1939 World’s Fair Heraldic Panel of Richard Neville, Earl of Warwick

By Gilbert Bayes

Located in Morristown, NJ

Monumental 1939 World’s Fair Heraldic Panel of Richard Neville, Earl of Warwick. Sculpted by Gilbert Bayes (1872–1953), from Designs by Gerald Cobb. Polychrome and Parcel-Gilt Plaste...

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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Steel

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...

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Antique 1890s French Belle Époque Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Ormolu

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 is made from a cast of the milk glass New York World Fair bottle that has been use...

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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 Alvar Aalto, Aino Aalto

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a very special chair. In 1939, Alvar Aalto was commissioned to create the Finnish pavilion for the World's Fair in New York. This chair was presented as part of his vision. T...

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Vintage 1930s Finnish Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Birch

Rare Map San Francisco World’s Fair Exposition Site, 1911, The Owl Drug Co.
Rare Map San Francisco World’s Fair Exposition Site, 1911, The Owl Drug Co.

Rare Map San Francisco World’s Fair Exposition Site, 1911, The Owl Drug Co.

Located in Vienna, AT

SAN FRANCISCO View of the Exposition Site as Seen from San Francisco Bay The Owl Drug Co Rare poster map issued for the 1915 San Francisco World’s Fair. Published by The Owl Drug Co...

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Vintage 1910s American American Classical Maps

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Paper

SEE HEAR PLAY WORLD'S FAIR CENTURY OF PROGRESS Original Vintage Poster 13" x 20"
SEE HEAR PLAY WORLD'S FAIR CENTURY OF PROGRESS Original Vintage Poster 13" x 20"

SEE HEAR PLAY WORLD'S FAIR CENTURY OF PROGRESS Original Vintage Poster 13" x 20"

Located in Chicago, IL

SEE HEAR PLAY - A CENTURY OF PROGRESS - CHICAGO WORLD'S FAIR 1933 Authentic original art deco World's Fair travel poster Artist: Alexander Raymond Katz ("Sandor") Condition: A- Dimen...

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Vintage 1930s Posters

Materials

Paper

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

1939 New York World Fair - Atherton

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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...

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Vintage 1930s American Posters

Materials

Lithograph

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

Royal Doulton Chicago World's Fair Vase

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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

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20th Century English Vases

Materials

Porcelain

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

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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

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

Plaster sculpture Maquettes from the 1930s on slate bases. Maquette study for a larger sculpture in plaster in the style of Bay Area artist Ruth Cravath's work for the 1939 Worlds Fa...

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Slate

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

Architect - Will Burtin Germany, 1908-1972 Literature: Design for the Corporate World 1950 - 1975, ed. by Wim de Wit, Lund Humphries in Association with the Cantor Center for th...

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

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Composition

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. The fan runs smoothly and quietly and is all original. It works perfectly onc...

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Vintage 1930s American Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

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. Some of them have the date the ...

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20th Century American Photography

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Other

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

These 12 ornate soup plates are from the esteemed firm of Coalport, Shopshire, England. The soup plates feature wonderfully intricate raised-paste gold work of alternating ornaments ...

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Antique 1890s English Art Nouveau Porcelain

Materials

Gold Leaf

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. Poster by Staehly, one of 3 award-winning poster design...

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood, Paper

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

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. An example of Eames mid-century modern architectural elements and design designed for the IBM pavilions...

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Mid-20th Century American Architectural Elements

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Enamel, Steel

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 Herman Miller, Gilbert Rohde

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...

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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. Night Stands. Another Classic original Rohde design with drop down storage drawer-front...

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Night Stands

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Aluminum

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

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Wood, Paper

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. Pavilion of the USSR, NYWF 1939. The Classic USSR heroic skyscraper ...

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Vintage 1930s Russian Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

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Paper

"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

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...

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Vintage 1930s French Beaux Arts Books

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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. Featuring incised examples of the Trylon ...

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Platters and Serveware

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Silver Plate

World's Fair Chandelier
World's Fair Chandelier

World's Fair Chandelier

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H 20 in Dm 28 in

World's Fair Chandelier

Located in Peekskill, NY

We were told that this one-of-a-kind handmade lamp originally came from the NY Worlds Fair. There were no markings and it's unsigned so we can't be sure of its origin. The quality an...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Rare McKay Art Deco Chrome Banded Glider Sofa 1933 Worlds Fair
Rare McKay Art Deco Chrome Banded Glider Sofa 1933 Worlds Fair

Rare McKay Art Deco Chrome Banded Glider Sofa 1933 Worlds Fair

By McKay Furniture Corp.

Located in Cincinnati, OH

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...

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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Sofas

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Steel, Chrome

1967 Worlds Fair Art Piece
1967 Worlds Fair Art Piece

1967 Worlds Fair Art Piece

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H 66 in W 44.5 in D 2 in

1967 Worlds Fair Art Piece

Located in Asbury Park, NJ

This great piece of art comes from the 1967 Worlds Fair. The premise behind it was, they would put paint on the bottom of the front foot of a Elephant. They would then have the eleph...

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Vintage 1960s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art

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Masonite

Louisiana World’s Fair Walnut Cabinet
Louisiana World’s Fair Walnut Cabinet

Louisiana World’s Fair Walnut Cabinet

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H 96 in W 48 in D 22 in

Louisiana World’s Fair Walnut Cabinet

Located in New Orleans, LA

These display symbols of music, writing, painting, drama and sculpture on the left, and agriculture and industry on the right, with carvings of a watering can, scythe, protractor and...

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20th Century American Colonial Revival Cabinets

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Walnut

Brussels Worlds Fair Exibited Ceramic Vessel
Brussels Worlds Fair Exibited Ceramic Vessel

Brussels Worlds Fair Exibited Ceramic Vessel

Located in North Miami, FL

Gold leafed ceramic vessel of three nymphs. This important piece was exibited at the 1900 Brussels Worlds Fair Exposition.

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20th Century Belgian Vases

Roy Lichtenstein the World's Fair, 1964
Roy Lichtenstein the World's Fair, 1964

Roy Lichtenstein the World's Fair, 1964

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H 9.25 in W 12.25 in D 1 in

Roy Lichtenstein the World's Fair, 1964

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. Medi...

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Vintage 1960s Books

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Paper

World's Fair Bronze Vase By Barbedienne
World's Fair Bronze Vase By Barbedienne

World's Fair Bronze Vase By Barbedienne

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H 27 in W 14.5 in D 11.5 in

World's Fair Bronze Vase By Barbedienne

By Ferdinand Barbedienne, Edouard Lievre

Located in New Orleans, LA

This monumental gilt-bronze and enamel vase marries the imaginative designs of Édouard Lièvre’s ‘le style japonais et chinois’ and the technical prowess of renowned bronzier Ferdinan...

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Antique 19th Century French Japonisme Vases

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Bronze, Enamel

RCA 1939 New York Worlds Fair Radio
RCA 1939 New York Worlds Fair Radio

RCA 1939 New York Worlds Fair Radio

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H 7 in W 9.25 in D 6 in

RCA 1939 New York Worlds Fair Radio

Located in Newfoundland, PA

RCA 1939 New York Worlds Fair Tube Radio, Model 40X56 Wood. The front of the Radio as the Trylon and Perisphere in relief molded into the syroco Wood. The radio is ORIGINAL and ha...

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Decorative Objects

Rare 1964 New York Worlds Fair Benches
Rare 1964 New York Worlds Fair Benches

Rare 1964 New York Worlds Fair Benches

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H 29 in W 103.5 in L 29 in

Rare 1964 New York Worlds Fair Benches

By Heywood-Wakefield Co.

Located in New York, NY

Four metal benches originally from the 1964 New York World’s Fair. Each bench has four cone form seats attached to a master structure, which will need to be mounted to the floor, or ...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Iron, Steel

Rare 1939 New York Worlds Fair Fan
Rare 1939 New York Worlds Fair Fan

Rare 1939 New York Worlds Fair Fan

Located in Palm Springs, CA

This is a very rare, extremely unusual original 1939 New York World’s Fair fan. There is a plaque mounted on the front cage that says New York Worlds Fair. Knapp-Monarch Co. “The Fan...

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Vintage 1930s American More Furniture and Collectibles

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Metal

1939 Worlds Fair Frosted Glass Saturn Lamp.
1939 Worlds Fair Frosted Glass Saturn Lamp.

1939 Worlds Fair Frosted Glass Saturn Lamp.

Located in Peekskill, NY

This blue frosted glass Saturn lamp is an exquisite and unusual example of Art Deco style made to commemorate the space theme of the 1939 New York World's Fair. The shade is made up ...

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Vintage 1930s American Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

19thc Chicago Worlds Fair Bandana Dated 1893
19thc Chicago Worlds Fair Bandana Dated 1893

19thc Chicago Worlds Fair Bandana Dated 1893

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Souvenir of Chicago Worlds Fair Bandana Dated 1893 & framed behind glass.This bandana is in fine condition.

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Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Political and Patriotic Memo...

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Cotton

Art Deco Widdicomb Chicago Worlds Fair Illuminated Vanity
Art Deco Widdicomb Chicago Worlds Fair Illuminated Vanity

Art Deco Widdicomb Chicago Worlds Fair Illuminated Vanity

By Ralph Widdicomb

Located in Cincinnati, OH

Manufactured by the Ralph H. 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 R...

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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Vanities

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Mirror, Bakelite, Maple, Walnut, Burl

1939 World's Fair Chrome Airplane Art Deco Lamp
1939 World's Fair Chrome Airplane Art Deco Lamp

1939 World's Fair Chrome Airplane Art Deco Lamp

Located in Van Nuys, CA

The 1939 World's Fair, held in New York, was a dazzling spectacle of innovation and progress. It showcased futuristic technology, including the introduction of television to the publ...

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Vintage 1930s Table Lamps

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Chrome

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

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

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. Great Art Deco design by J...

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Posters

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Paper

1939 World’s Fair Light Up Bottle Airplane Lamp
1939 World’s Fair Light Up Bottle Airplane Lamp

1939 World’s Fair Light Up Bottle Airplane Lamp

Located in Van Nuys, CA

This custom chrome airplane accent lamp was created in Los Angeles in the 1980s using a re-edition 1939 cobalt blue World's Fair vinaigrette bottle. The 1939 vinaigrette bottle was r...

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Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Table Lamps

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Glass

Outstanding Model of The Atomium - Worlds Fair 1958
Outstanding Model of The Atomium - Worlds Fair 1958

Outstanding Model of The Atomium - Worlds Fair 1958

Located in New York, NY

Spectacular large model of the Atomium, called "the most astonishing building ever". Designed by Andre Waterkeyn, and constructed for the world's Fair 1958, in Brussells Belgium, Ato...

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20th Century Belgian Sculptures

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Copper

1904 Exhibitor Advertising Poster, St Louis World Fair
1904 Exhibitor Advertising Poster, St Louis World Fair

1904 Exhibitor Advertising Poster, St Louis World Fair

Located in Surrey, BC

Beautiful as found Linen backed Poster for famous American Co. History. Michael hallanan, of New York, in the county and state of New York, have invented a new and improved Hors...

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Antique Early 1900s American Posters

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Linen, Paper

Sevres Swan Vase from 1900 Paris World's Fair
Sevres Swan Vase from 1900 Paris World's Fair

Sevres Swan Vase from 1900 Paris World's Fair

Located in New Orleans, LA

This extraordinary Sèvres vase was made for and exhibited at the 1900 Paris World's Fair. Large objects d'art by this renowned maker are exceptionally rare. Revolutionary in design, ...

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Early 20th Century Vases

1939 World's Fair Glass Planetary Desk Lamp Of Saturn
1939 World's Fair Glass Planetary Desk Lamp Of Saturn

1939 World's Fair Glass Planetary Desk Lamp Of Saturn

Located in Chicago, IL

Art deco etched opaque and blue reverse painted planetary desk lamp of the planet Saturn. Sold in commemoration of the 1939 World's Fair in New York. Conical art deco etched glass ba...

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Vintage 1940s American Table Lamps

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Brass

Rare Medical Chair Featured in World's Fair in 1904
Rare Medical Chair Featured in World's Fair in 1904

Rare Medical Chair Featured in World's Fair in 1904

Located in Milford, NH

Fantastic late 19th / early 20th century medical or surgical chair manufactured by A. McDannold of St. Louis, MO, signed on base stretcher. Iron adjustable chair base with green leat...

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Antique 19th Century American Swivel Chairs

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Iron

Extraordinary Art Deco Painting of World's Fair Hall, Rosenfeld
Extraordinary Art Deco Painting of World's Fair Hall, Rosenfeld

Extraordinary Art Deco Painting of World's Fair Hall, Rosenfeld

By Arthur Rossfield

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This dramatic view of a World's Fair hall leading to an exhibit area, probably from the 1939-40 New York fair, depicts a series of allegorical figures surmounted by a grand male nude...

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Vintage 1930s American Paintings

Materials

Canvas

1939 World's Fair Japanese Pav Bronze Patinated Iron Souvenir
1939 World's Fair Japanese Pav Bronze Patinated Iron Souvenir

1939 World's Fair Japanese Pav Bronze Patinated Iron Souvenir

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A great 1939 World's Fair souvenir from the Japanese pavillion. It was made in three sizes and this is the largest that was available. It is made of iron with a bronze gilt patina. ...

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Vintage 1930s Japanese Sculptures

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Original Poster-Chapellier-Transvaal Boer-World's Fair Africa, 1900
Original Poster-Chapellier-Transvaal Boer-World's Fair Africa, 1900

Original Poster-Chapellier-Transvaal Boer-World's Fair Africa, 1900

By Philippe Chapellier

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Original Poster-Chapellier-Transvaal Boer-World's Fair Africa, 1900 Very rare poster for the Transvaal Pavilion and the Boer Farm at the Universal Exhibition of 1900 installed at th...

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Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Posters

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Paper

1891-1911 Chinese World's Fair Souvenir Mud Man Figure
1891-1911 Chinese World's Fair Souvenir Mud Man Figure

1891-1911 Chinese World's Fair Souvenir Mud Man Figure

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

1891-1911 Chinese World's Fair Souvenir Mud Man Figure. Wonderfully expressive face; dressed in green robe with yellow trim.

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Figurative Sculptures

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Rare Impressive  Banner for the 1939 New York World's Fair
Rare Impressive  Banner for the 1939 New York World's Fair

Rare Impressive Banner for the 1939 New York World's Fair

Located in New York, NY

This huge banner was strung across Fifth avenue in Manhattan, as advertising prior to the opening of the 1939 New York World's Fair. Over 12' in length, the cotton banner is dyed a d...

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20th Century American Decorative Objects

Materials

Cotton

TWO GREAT AIRPLANES LAMPS MADE FOR THE WORLD FAIR 1939
TWO GREAT AIRPLANES LAMPS MADE FOR THE WORLD FAIR 1939

TWO GREAT AIRPLANES LAMPS MADE FOR THE WORLD FAIR 1939

Located in Los Angeles, CA

TWO GREAT AIRPLANES LAMPS DESIGN FOR THE WORLD FAIR 1939.
TALL MADE ON 1939 H 14" X 14" DIAMETER $ 2,200.00
SMALL MADE ON 1930 H 12" X 11" DIAMETER $ 1,800.00

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Vintage 1930s American Table Lamps

Materials

Glass, Wood

Original Vintage World's Fair Poster 1937 Exposition Internationale Paris France
Original Vintage World's Fair Poster 1937 Exposition Internationale Paris France

Original Vintage World's Fair Poster 1937 Exposition Internationale Paris France

Located in London, GB

Original vintage poster by the renowned poster artist Leonetto Cappiello (1875-1942) for the 1937 World's Fair / Exposition Internationale held in Paris France featuring a great desi...

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Vintage 1930s French Posters

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Paper

Original Vintage Poster Exposicao Colonial Exhibition Porto World Fair Portugal
Original Vintage Poster Exposicao Colonial Exhibition Porto World Fair Portugal

Original Vintage Poster Exposicao Colonial Exhibition Porto World Fair Portugal

Located in London, GB

Original vintage travel advertising poster for the Colonial Exhibition / Exposicao Colonial in Porto Portugal in 1934, a world fair showcasing Portugal's colonies in Africa and Asia ...

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Vintage 1930s Portuguese Posters

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Paper

John Elder Jersey Central Railroad 1939 World's Fair Model Train
John Elder Jersey Central Railroad 1939 World's Fair Model Train

John Elder Jersey Central Railroad 1939 World's Fair Model Train

By John Elder

Located in Stamford, CT

John Elder model Jersey Central Railroad train. Painted copper and wood construction on a wooden base stenciled "Jersey Central". John Elder paper label inside the train ca...

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Vintage 1930s American Industrial Mounted Objects

Materials

Copper

Rare Walnut & Alum Cabinet for IBM Pav, NY Worlds Fair
Rare Walnut & Alum Cabinet for IBM Pav, NY Worlds Fair

Rare Walnut & Alum Cabinet for IBM Pav, NY Worlds Fair

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Amarillo, TX

Rare walnut & Alum cab. manufactured for IBM Pav, NY Worlds Fair.

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Vintage 1960s American Cabinets

Materials

Aluminum

1893 World's Fair Columbian Exhibition Christopher Columbus Bronze Charge Plaque
1893 World's Fair Columbian Exhibition Christopher Columbus Bronze Charge Plaque

1893 World's Fair Columbian Exhibition Christopher Columbus Bronze Charge Plaque

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique 1893 World's Fair Columbian Exhibition Christopher Columbus Bronze Charge Plaque. "Celebrating the achievements of Christopher Columbus was designed by Francois Michel Louis ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Other Historical Memorabilia

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Bronze

I WILL COME CENTURY OF PROGRESS Original Vintage World's Fair Poster LARGE
I WILL COME CENTURY OF PROGRESS Original Vintage World's Fair Poster LARGE

I WILL COME CENTURY OF PROGRESS Original Vintage World's Fair Poster LARGE

Located in Chicago, IL

I WILL COME! 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. /...

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Vintage 1930s Posters

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Paper

Rare Sheet Metal Tray from New York World's Fair, 1939
Rare Sheet Metal Tray from New York World's Fair, 1939

Rare Sheet Metal Tray from New York World's Fair, 1939

Located in Uppsala, SE

Rare Art Deco sheet metal tray in dark blue, orange and cream white from the very famous New York World's Fair 1939. The front side with a few scratches and marks from normal use, ba...

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Barware

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Sheet Metal

Original Vintage Travel Poster New York World's Fair Trylon Perisphere Libertas
Original Vintage Travel Poster New York World's Fair Trylon Perisphere Libertas

Original Vintage Travel Poster New York World's Fair Trylon Perisphere Libertas

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. Great Art Deco design ...

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Posters

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Paper

Hand-Painted Folding Screen of Worlds Fair Exposition Scene, French
Hand-Painted Folding Screen of Worlds Fair Exposition Scene, French

Hand-Painted Folding Screen of Worlds Fair Exposition Scene, French

Located in San Francisco, CA

A charming and wonderfully detailed three panel folding screen, tempura or gouche painting on paper and laid down on canvas of the World's Fair Exposition scene, France, mid-19th cen...

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Antique 19th Century French Screens and Room Dividers

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Canvas

Original Vintage Poster New York World's Fair Modernist Trylon Perisphere Design
Original Vintage Poster New York World's Fair Modernist Trylon Perisphere Design

Original Vintage Poster New York World's Fair Modernist Trylon Perisphere Design

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. Great Art Deco design of a smiling young lady weari...

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Posters

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Paper

Renaissance Style Fountain Model Presented at the 1851 World Fair
Renaissance Style Fountain Model Presented at the 1851 World Fair

Renaissance Style Fountain Model Presented at the 1851 World Fair

By Val D'Osne Foundry

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Then, it’s circa 1851, that Hubert Lavigne realizes the model of our Neo-Renaissance style monumental fountain for the Val d’Osne foundry. Resting on an octagonal foot adorned with s...

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Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Fountains

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Stone, Iron

Rare Grand Server Convertible Bar Designed for the World's Fair
Rare Grand Server Convertible Bar Designed for the World's Fair

Rare Grand Server Convertible Bar Designed for the World's Fair

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Vintage Biomorphic "Grand Server" Bar with unique hideaway bottle holder. The table top slides over to open; when open an interior bottle holder is revealed which lifts up and locks ...

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Vintage 1960s American Dry Bars

Antique 1939 World's Fair Enamel Top Kitchen Dining Table & Chairs Set
Antique 1939 World's Fair Enamel Top Kitchen Dining Table & Chairs Set

Antique 1939 World's Fair Enamel Top Kitchen Dining Table & Chairs Set

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Antique 1939 World's Fair Enamel top kitchen dining table & chairs set.

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Vintage 1930s North American Art Deco Dining Room Sets

Materials

Porcelain, Wood

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Located in Devon, England

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Located in New York, NY

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Located in Devon, England

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Materials

Glass, Walnut

Art Deco Hungarian Vitrine in Walnut
Art Deco Hungarian Vitrine in Walnut

Art Deco Hungarian Vitrine in Walnut

$9,800

H 71.5 in W 51 in D 18.5 in

Art Deco Hungarian Vitrine in Walnut

Located in Houston, TX

Vitrine is made out of high quality walnut wood. It has 2 keyed drawers on the bottom. Sides are covered up with glass. Front is covered with 2 sliding doors. There are 2 glass shelv...

Category

Vintage 1930s Hungarian Art Deco Vitrines

Materials

Glass, Walnut

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