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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
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Bottles

Materials

Silver

4 Antique Baroque Reticulated Sterling Silver 925 Souvenir Tea Spoons 75g 6"
By Whiting Manufacturing Company, Towle Silversmiths, Alvin Corporation, Lunt Silver
Located in Dayton, OH
Island. In 1897 Alvin-Beiderhase Co, maker of Official World Fair souvenir spoons for 1893-94 Chicago
Category

Early 20th Century Baroque Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

'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
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
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

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

Souvenir du futur
By Eric Roux-Fontaine
Located in Boston, MA
was recently featured at the Rotterdam, Paris, London and Dublin art fairs. His studio is now in Lyon
Category

2010s Landscape Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media

Tiffany & Co Sterling Christopher Columbus Globe Bowl Souvenir Spoon #14890
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Washington Depot, CT
the 1983 Columbian Exposition, World's Fair. It features a handle topped with Christopher Columbus
Category

Antique 1890s Chain Bracelets

Materials

Sterling Silver

"Souvenirs from New Mexico and Georgian Icons" Oil Painting
By Ulrich Gleiter
Located in Denver, CO
Ulrich Gleiter's (EUR based) "Souvenirs from New Mexico and Georgian Icons" is an oil painting that
Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Fire Plug Souvenir - "Chicago August 1968" (P. 10), Claes Oldenburg
By Claes Oldenburg
Located in Fairfield, CT
a world’s fair and that is normally made out of painted plaster. The subject in this case would not
Category

1960s Pop Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Acrylic, Plaster

Atomium Souvenir Building Sculpture on a Marble Base, Marked Bruxelles 1958
Located in Nuernberg, DE
, originally constructed for the 1958 Brussels World's Fair (Expo '58). This on is a large scale Martini
Category

Vintage 1960s Belgian Art Deco Architectural Models

Materials

Marble, Metal

Pictorial Vintage Map of New York City Showing Numerous Landmarks, 1939
Located in Langweer, NL
This pictorial souvenir map focuses on New York City and the site of the 1939 World's Fair. It was
Category

Vintage 1930s Maps

Materials

Paper

Rare Nutwood Edelweis Marquetry Chair Swiss Brienz 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
woodcarving industry counted ca. 2000 woodcarvers. Brienz woodcarvings were presented on several worlds fairs
Category

Early 20th Century German Victorian Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair Nutwood Edelweis Marquetry Chairs Swiss Brienz 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
woodcarving industry counted ca. 2000 woodcarvers. Brienz woodcarvings were presented on several worlds fairs
Category

Early 20th Century German Victorian Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Edelweis Marquetry Side Table Swiss Brienz 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
woodcarvers. Brienz woodcarvings were presented on several worlds fairs with great success. With the Gran Tour
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Tables

Materials

Wood

Pair Nutwood Edelweis Marquetry Chairs Swiss Brienz 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
woodcarving industry counted ca. 2000 woodcarvers. Brienz woodcarvings were presented on several worlds fairs
Category

Early 20th Century German Victorian Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Winged Victory
Located in PARIS, FR
medal of honor at the 1900 World's Fair and the medal of honor at the 1905 Salon. Having become a
Category

1910s French School Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Winged Victory
Winged Victory
H 39.38 in W 20.48 in D 15.36 in
Wooden Carved Black Forest Log Box Modelled as Piled Stack of Logs
Located in Berghuelen, DE
counted ca. 2000 woodcarvers. Brienz woodcarvings were presented on several worlds fairs with great
Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Victorian More Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Richard Klein, American Glassware, 2010-2024, Found and altered objects
Located in Darien, CT
real souvenir ashtray from the 1964-65 New York World’s Fair; and an authentic “Happy Face” drinking
Category

2010s Assemblage Still-life Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Mountain top with lava of Vesuvius
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
worked as a landscape and portrait photographer in Naples and took part in the 1867 World's Fair in Paris
Category

19th Century Landscape Photography

Early California Republic Kerchief, Likely Made at the Panama-Pacific Expo 1915
Located in York County, PA
participating in World’s Fair events by this time—popular between the late 19th and mid-20th centuries—and were
Category

Early 20th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Silk

Agricultural Hall, Centennial International Exhibition. Fairmount Park, Philadel
By Louis Aubrun
Located in Mount Vernon, NY
International Exhibition (what would later be called the World’s Fair). Mounted from May to November 1876 in
Category

Late 19th Century More Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Main Building, International Exhibition. Fairmount Park, Philadelphia. 1876.
By Louis Aubrun
Located in Mount Vernon, NY
International Exhibition (what would later be called the World’s Fair). Mounted from May to November 1876 in
Category

Late 19th Century More Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Black Forest Carved Fox Whip Holder or Wall Hook ca. 1900s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
worlds fairs with great success. With the Gran Tour Tourism wealthy people from all over the word visited
Category

Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Great Wooden Carved Female Cattle Sculpture Brienz Switzerland ca. 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
several worlds fairs with great success. With the Gran Tour Tourism wealthy people from all over the word
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Fine Carved Statue of a Staghound, circa 1920
Located in Berghuelen, DE
woodcarvers. Brienz woodcarvings were presented on several worlds fairs with great success. With the Gran Tour
Category

Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Antique Wooden Statue of Wilhelm Tell, Brienz circa 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
woodcarvings were presented on several worlds fairs with great success. With the Gran Tour Tourism wealthy
Category

Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Large Group of Carved Cattles with Glass Vase Inset, Brienz ca. 1890
Located in Berghuelen, DE
industry counted ca. 2000 woodcarvers. Brienz woodcarvings were presented on several worlds fairs with
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

Materials

Cut Glass, Wood

Black Forest Carved Fox Whip Holder or Wall Hook
Located in Berghuelen, DE
industry counted ca. 2000 woodcarvers. Brienz woodcarvings were presented on several worlds fairs with
Category

Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Antler

Large Wooden Black Forest Bear Flower Stand, Handcarved in Brienz 1900s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
woodcarvers. Brienz woodcarvings were presented on several worlds fairs with great success. With the Gran Tour
Category

Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Art Gallery, Centennial International Exhibition. Fairmount Park, Philadelphia.
By Louis Aubrun
Located in Mount Vernon, NY
International Exhibition (what would later be called the World’s Fair). Mounted from May to November 1876 in
Category

Late 19th Century More Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Nutwood Edelweis Marquetry Chair Swiss Brienz 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
counted ca. 2000 woodcarvers. Brienz woodcarvings were presented on several worlds fairs with great
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Chairs

Materials

Nutwood

Nutwood Edelweis Marquetry Chair Swiss Brienz 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
counted ca. 2000 woodcarvers. Brienz woodcarvings were presented on several worlds fairs with great
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Chairs

Materials

Nutwood

Carl Bacher 1870 Austrian Enameled Egyptian Revival Earrings In 18Kt Gold & Gems
By Carl Bacher
Located in Miami, FL
great Worlds Fairs in Europe and won numerous awards including a gold medal for his work in the 1878
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Egyptian Revival Drop Earrings

Materials

Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, Amethyst, Enamel, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Vintage Wooden Bear Pencil Holder Handcarved in Brienz, circa 1930s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
ca. 2000 woodcarvers. Brienz woodcarvings were presented on several worlds fairs with great success
Category

Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Wooden Statue of a Walking Bear Hand Carved in Switzerland, circa 1930s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
woodcarvers. Brienz woodcarvings were presented on several worlds fairs with great success. With the Gran Tour
Category

Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Antique Wooden Carved Black Forest Game Plaque with Fox
Located in Berghuelen, DE
woodcarvings were presented on several worlds fairs with great success. With the Gran Tour Tourism wealthy
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Finely Carved Statue of a Bull, Black Forest ca. 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
were presented on several worlds fairs with great success. With the Gran Tour Tourism wealthy people
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Large Wooden Strolling Bear Handcarved in Brienz ca. 1930
Located in Berghuelen, DE
were presented on several worlds fairs with great success. With the Gran Tour Tourism wealthy people
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Vintage Wooden Strolling Bear Handcarved in Brienz ca. 1950
Located in Berghuelen, DE
were presented on several worlds fairs with great success. With the Gran Tour Tourism wealthy people
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Vintage Wooden Walking Bear Handcarved in Brienz ca. 1930s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
woodcarvers. Brienz woodcarvings were presented on several worlds fairs with great success. With the Gran Tour
Category

Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Large Vintage Wooden Strolling Bear Handcarved in Brienz Ca. 1930s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
woodcarvings were presented on several worlds fairs with great success. With the Gran Tour Tourism wealthy
Category

Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Antique Black Forest Mirror with Rustic Bear Carvings, ca. 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
woodcarvings were presented on several worlds fairs with great success. With the Gran Tour Tourism wealthy
Category

Early 20th Century German Black Forest Table Mirrors

Materials

Wood

Black Forest Wooden Carved Begging Dog, Brienz, ca. 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
industry counted ca. 2000 woodcarvers. Brienz woodcarvings were presented on several worlds fairs with
Category

Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Hand Carved Wood Bear Head Nutcracker Brienz Switzerland
Located in Berghuelen, DE
woodcarvers. Brienz woodcarvings were presented on several worlds fairs with great success. With the Gran Tour
Category

Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Large Black Forest Poacher with Chamois
Located in Berghuelen, DE
woodcarving industry counted ca. 2000 woodcarvers. Brienz woodcarvings were presented on several worlds fairs
Category

Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Large Black Forest Poacher with Chamois
Large Black Forest Poacher with Chamois
H 53.94 in W 23.63 in D 19.69 in
Ingenious Contrivances, Curiously Carved Scrimshaw, New Bedford Whaling Museum
Located in valatie, NY
, adventurous, and far-ranging in the world, setting off on voyages that often lasted for three or four years
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Books

Materials

Paper

Antique Wooden Carved Casket with Birds, Brienz, circa 1890
Located in Berghuelen, DE
were presented on several worlds fairs with great success. With the Gran Tour Tourism wealthy people
Category

Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Decorative Baskets

Materials

Wood

Fine Carved Black Forest Statue of a Disabled Dog, Brienz circa 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
woodcarving industry counted ca. 2000 woodcarvers. Brienz woodcarvings were presented on several worlds fairs
Category

Early 20th Century Swiss Rustic Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Finely Carved Wood Thermometer Stand Hunter and Staghound, 1910
Located in Berghuelen, DE
woodcarving industry counted ca. 2000 woodcarvers. Brienz woodcarvings were presented on several worlds fairs
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Georges Scott (1873-1943) Portrait of Jules Lagorio 1893, signed drawing
By Georges Scott
Located in Paris, FR
right : "A monsieur Jules Lagorio, Souvenir de notre excursion à l'Estaque 12 mai 1893" Pencil on paper
Category

1890s Realist Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pencil

Nice Wooden Carved Boxer Tobacco Box, Switzerland Ca. 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
ca. 2000 woodcarvers. Brienz woodcarvings were presented on several worlds fairs with great success
Category

Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Meschac Gaba Inkjet Pigment Print Photograph African Conceptual Art Dollar Bill
Located in Surfside, FL
Meschac Gaba (Benin, 1961- ) Artist with American Inspiration: 4 World Financial Center, 2004
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Prints

Materials

Inkjet

All Directions
By Frank Hyder
Located in San Francisco, CA
” – Mason Murer Projects 2006 “New World Souvenirs” Projects Gallery 2005 “New World Souvenirs” Chicago
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Nude Sculptures

Materials

Wood Panel

All Directions
All Directions
H 23.5 in W 26.5 in D 1.5 in
The Hillside, Colorado, 1930s Landscape Oil Painting, Hillside Farm with Truck
By Hayes Lyon
Located in Denver, CO
Colorado’s entries in the American Art Today Pavilion at the 1939 World’s Fair in New York. The money he
Category

1930s American Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Portrait of Artist's Wife with Fruit, 1945 American Modern Oil Painting
By Hayes Lyon
Located in Denver, CO
Today Pavilion at the 1939 World’s Fair in New York. The money he received from the Yetter Prize
Category

1940s American Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

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
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Decorative Art

Materials

Paper, Wood

1915 Model of the Tower of Jewels, Panama Pacific Exposition, San Francisco
Located in Lafayette, CA
firm Carrere & Hastings, the Tower of Jewels was the theme building for the 1915 World's Fair in San
Category

Vintage 1910s American Beaux Arts Architectural Models

Materials

Lead

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
Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Architectural Models

Materials

Lead

Federal Building model, 1933 Century of Progress Exhibition, Chicago
Located in Lafayette, CA
1933 Chicago World's Fair renders the building as seen in perspective its forward tower taller than
Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Architectural Models

Materials

Metal

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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.