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Worlds Fair Souvenirs

c. 1891-1911 Chinese Fisherman Mud Man Pottery Figurine
c. 1891-1911 Chinese Fisherman Mud Man Pottery Figurine

c. 1891-1911 Chinese Fisherman Mud Man Pottery Figurine

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

. Likely a World's Fair souvenir era piece. He is seated with a fish in his lap in yellow and turquoise

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Pottery

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

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Decorative Art

Materials

Ceramic

Art Deco Revere Saturn Ashtray in Chrome, Brass & Bakelite
Art Deco Revere Saturn Ashtray in Chrome, Brass & Bakelite

Art Deco Revere Saturn Ashtray in Chrome, Brass & Bakelite

Located in New York, NY

by collectors of Machine Age design, Art Deco artifacts, and World's Fair souvenirs, this "Saturn

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Ashtrays

Materials

Brass, Chrome

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

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Antique 1890s French Belle Époque Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Ormolu

Sterling Cordial Cups by Alvin Co.
Sterling Cordial Cups by Alvin Co.

Sterling Cordial Cups by Alvin Co.

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Harbour, Long Island. In 1897 Alvin-Beiderhase Co, maker of Official World Fair souvenir spoons for 1893

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Antique Late 19th Century American Barware

Materials

Sterling Silver

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

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Copper

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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

worlds fair. This was the Golden Gate International exposition celebrating among other things the city’s

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Decorative Art

Materials

Wood, Paper

Travel and Transportation Building Model, 1933 Century of Progress, Chicago
Travel and Transportation Building Model, 1933 Century of Progress, Chicago

Travel and Transportation Building Model, 1933 Century of Progress, Chicago

By Marvelite

Located in Lafayette, CA

travel and transportation building at the 1933 Chicago World's fair is an unusually accurate souvenir

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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Architectural Models

Materials

Lead

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

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

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

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

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Chinese 1891-1911 World's Fair Souvenir Seated Elder Farmer Mud Man Figure. Moderate size. Sun

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Ceramic

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

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Vintage 1930s Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Vintage Alvin Sterling Silver J1011 Oval Bread Serving Tray Dish 241g 12"
Vintage Alvin Sterling Silver J1011 Oval Bread Serving Tray Dish 241g 12"

Vintage Alvin Sterling Silver J1011 Oval Bread Serving Tray Dish 241g 12"

By Alvin Silver Manufacturing Company

Located in Dayton, OH

-Beiderhase Co, maker of Official World Fair souvenir spoons for 1893-94 Chicago Columbian Exposition, was

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Early 20th Century Platters and Serveware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Early 20th Century Silvered Rim "Nouveau Vase" by Alvin Corperation
Early 20th Century Silvered Rim "Nouveau Vase" by Alvin Corperation

Early 20th Century Silvered Rim "Nouveau Vase" by Alvin Corperation

By Alvin Corporation

Located in London, GB

Alvin-Beiderhase Co, maker of Official World Fair souvenir spoons for 1893-94 Chicago Columbian

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Vases

Materials

Silver

1958 Brussels World's Fair Atomium Souvenir Model
1958 Brussels World's Fair Atomium Souvenir Model

1958 Brussels World's Fair Atomium Souvenir Model

Located in Sacramento, CA

1958 Brussels World’s Fair Atomium souvenir. Designed for the 1958 World’s Fair, the Atomium was

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Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Stone, Metal

Le Trocadero Souvenir Sculpture from Paris World Fair 1937
Le Trocadero Souvenir Sculpture from Paris World Fair 1937

Le Trocadero Souvenir Sculpture from Paris World Fair 1937

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

Le Trocadero Souvenir Sculpture from Paris World Fair 1937 Metal sculpture on marble base of Le

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20th Century French Mounted Objects

1933 Chicago World's Fair Century of Progress Framed Souvenir Tapestry
1933 Chicago World's Fair Century of Progress Framed Souvenir Tapestry

1933 Chicago World's Fair Century of Progress Framed Souvenir Tapestry

Located in Stamford, CT

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

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Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Tapestries

Materials

Fabric, Glass, Wood

1961 New York's World's Fair Unisphere Rare Collectible Metal Sculpture Souvenir
1961 New York's World's Fair Unisphere Rare Collectible Metal Sculpture Souvenir

1961 New York's World's Fair Unisphere Rare Collectible Metal Sculpture Souvenir

Located in San Diego, CA

the 1961 New York World's Fair, featuring the iconic Unisphere. This striking piece embodies the

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20th Century American Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Chrome

Pair of American Alvin Fine Silver Overlay Glass Perfume Bottles Art Nouveau
Pair of American Alvin Fine Silver Overlay Glass Perfume Bottles Art Nouveau

Pair of American Alvin Fine Silver Overlay Glass Perfume Bottles Art Nouveau

By Alvin Silver Manufacturing Company

Located in Stockholm, SE

Fair souvenir spoons for 1893-94 Chicago Columbian Exposition, was purchased by Joseph Fahys & Co

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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Bottles

Materials

Silver

Seattle Space Needle Table Lighter 1964 World's Fair
Seattle Space Needle Table Lighter 1964 World's Fair

Seattle Space Needle Table Lighter 1964 World's Fair

Located in Southfield, MI

1964 Seattle Space Needle World's Fair souvenir table lighter. Rendered in chrome over metal

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Vintage 1960s American Ashtrays

"Computer House of Cards" by Charles Eames
"Computer House of Cards" by Charles Eames

"Computer House of Cards" by Charles Eames

Located in Los Angeles, CA

World's Fair souvenir, but as a sophisticated toy: as with previous Eames "House of Cards" toys, each card

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Vintage 1970s Photography

Late 19th Century American Glass and Applied Silver Perfume Bottle, Alvin Mfg Co
Late 19th Century American Glass and Applied Silver Perfume Bottle, Alvin Mfg Co

Late 19th Century American Glass and Applied Silver Perfume Bottle, Alvin Mfg Co

By Alvin Corporation

Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire

, maker of Official World Fair souvenir spoons for 1893-1894 Chicago Columbian Exposition, was purchased

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Antique 1880s American Late Victorian Glass

Materials

Silver

Glass Hatchet on Metal Base
Glass Hatchet on Metal Base

Glass Hatchet on Metal Base

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H 11.5 in W 5 in D 1.25 in

Glass Hatchet on Metal Base

Located in New York, NY

Cast glass hatchet probably inspired by the glass hatchets made for the 1893 Worlds Fair that were

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Early 20th Century American Other Glass

Vintage Souvenir Walking Cane from the 1934 Chicago World's Fair
Vintage Souvenir Walking Cane from the 1934 Chicago World's Fair

Vintage Souvenir Walking Cane from the 1934 Chicago World's Fair

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

A vintage souvenir walking cane from the 1934 Chicago World's Fair. This metal walking cane has an

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Early 20th Century American Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal, Foil

American Art Deco Aluminium Wrap Chicago World's Fair 1934 Souvenir Walking Cane
American Art Deco Aluminium Wrap Chicago World's Fair 1934 Souvenir Walking Cane

American Art Deco Aluminium Wrap Chicago World's Fair 1934 Souvenir Walking Cane

Located in Port Hope, ON

This American Art Deco aluminium wrapped souvenir walking cane from the 1934 Chicago World's Fair

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Aluminum

Atomium Paperweight from 1958 World's Fair in Brussels
Atomium Paperweight from 1958 World's Fair in Brussels

Atomium Paperweight from 1958 World's Fair in Brussels

Located in Oakland Park, FL

Atomium paperweight from 1958 world's fair in Brussels Atomium souvenir sculpture metal on marble

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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Marble, Chrome

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Worlds Fair Souvenirs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of worlds fair souvenirs is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique worlds fair souvenirs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and stone. There are 60 antique and vintage worlds fair souvenirs for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 5 modern editions to choose from as well. Worlds fair souvenirs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Worlds fair souvenirs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Art Deco, Art Nouveau and mid-century modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Worlds fair souvenirs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Tennant New York, Alvin Corporation and Alvin Silver Manufacturing Company are consistently popular.

How Much are Worlds Fair Souvenirs?

Prices for worlds fair souvenirs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, worlds fair souvenirs begin at $90 and can go as high as $25,250, while the average can fetch as much as $1,023.