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World's Fair 1964 Beetle
By Jack Robinson
Located in Memphis, TN
Jack photographed this sleek, shiny Volkswagen Beetle with its NY 1964 World's Fair license plate
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1960s Black and White Photography

Materials

Photographic Film, Photographic Paper

World’s Fair Commemorative Metal Box
Located in High Point, NC
Produced in France in the 20th Century as an ode to World’s Fairs of the past. The front of the box
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20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

World’s Fair Commemorative Metal Box
World’s Fair Commemorative Metal Box
H 5.5 in W 11.7 in D 8.2 in
Young Girls Floral Ensemble, 1939 Worlds Fair
Located in New York, NY
Charming Young Girls Floral Ensemble from the 1939 Worlds Fair comprising cotton floral dress and
Category

1930s American Children

Trylon Perisphere Novelty Purse, 1939 World's Fair
Located in New York, NY
Rare Trylon Perisphere Novelty Purse, made of custom created tapestry for the 1939 World's Fair. 6
Category

1930s American Novelty Bags

Exceptional "Elephant in Plaster" 1931 World's Fair
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Exceptional elephant in plaster 1931 World's Fair This extraordinary elephant was on display at
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Vintage 1930s Animal Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

1939 World's Fair Airplane Art Deco Lamp
Located in Van Nuys, CA
The 1939 World's Fair Airplane Art Deco Lamp captures the essence of that era's innovation and
Category

Vintage 1930s Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

1958 Brussels World's Fair Original Vintage Poster
Located in Winchester, GB
The 1958 Brussels World's Fair or "Expo 58" was the first major World Expo held after World War II
Category

Vintage 1950s Belgian Posters

Materials

Paper

1958 Brussels World's Fair Original Vintage Poster
1958 Brussels World's Fair Original Vintage Poster
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H 36 in W 24 in D 0.1 in
Scalamandre Silk Textile, "Atomic Energy", 1964 Worlds Fair
By Scalamandre
Located in Riverdale, NY
1964, Exhibited at the Worlds Fair. Edge printed "Atomic Energy, Hand Print, Scalamandre Silk inc
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Curtains and Valances

Materials

Silk

1964 New York World's Fair Original Vintage Poster
By Bob Peak
Located in Winchester, GB
’s Fair was a world’s fair celebrating technology, culture, and corporation. Set amidst the backdrop of
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Vintage 1960s American Posters

Materials

Linen, Paper

1964 New York World's Fair Original Vintage Poster
1964 New York World's Fair Original Vintage Poster
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H 24 in W 16 in D 0.1 in
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
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Vintage 1960s Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Wood, Paper

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
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Nickel

Original vintage poster for Brussels World Fair in 1958
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
A wonderful, bold and rare vintage poster for Brussels World Fair in 1958, this is the first one
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

The Columbian Exhibition, the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
Thaddeus Welch (American 1844-1919) The Columbian Exhibition, the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair 70 x 35
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Late 19th Century Hudson River School Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

1939 World's Fair Plaster Lamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
A modernist, molded plaster table lamp in the style of Francis Elkins, fabricated in the 2010s by Ismay and Company San Francisco. With an acrylic base, polished nickel hardware, and...
Category

2010s Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

1930s Finnish "World's Fair" Table by Alvar Aalto for Artek
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Sagaponack, NY
label from the 1939 World's Fair.
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Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Center Tables

Materials

Teak, Maple

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
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20th Century American Art Deco Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Plastic

1964 New York World's Fair 1964-1965 Original Vintage Poster
By Bob Peak
Located in Winchester, GB
’s Fair was a world’s fair celebrating technology, culture, and corporation. Set amidst the backdrop of
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Vintage 1960s American Posters

Materials

Linen, Paper

World's Fair 1934 (Chicago), Art Deco Drawing by A. Raymond Katz
By Alexander Raymond Katz
Located in Long Island City, NY
This is the original drawing for the cover of the Chicago World's Fair Guide Book by A. Raymond
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1930s Art Deco Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Oil Pastel

Art Deco Widdicomb Chicago Worlds Fair Illuminated Vanity
By Ralph Widdicomb
Located in Cincinnati, OH
example was featured in the 1933 Chicago World's Fair Century of Progress , showcased in the Florida Room
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Vanities

Materials

Mirror, Bakelite, Maple, Walnut, Burl

'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
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2010s American Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Cement, Brass

Amphora Mystical Art Nouveau Ceramic Candelstick World’s Fair 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
1900 Exposition Universelle (World’s Fair) held in Paris. Titled "The Magic of Fire Light" and part of
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Late 19th Century Art Nouveau More Art

Materials

Ceramic

1962 Seattle World's Fair Space Needle Table Lighter in Chrome
Located in San Diego, CA
A really cool 1962 Seattle World's Fair "Space Needle" table lighter in chrome. The lighter is in
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Chrome

'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
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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
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

Mid-Century Modern Cast Aluminum Mounted Carousel Horse Sculpture Worlds Fair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
+ years ago and its been used as a sculptural piece of art.. Last owners claim it came from the Worlds
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Steel

1939 Art Deco New York Worlds Fair Platinum & Gem set Charm
Located in Chicago, IL
Very Scarce Art Deco 1939 New York Worlds Fair Charm, featuring the famous Trylon and Perisphere
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, Platinum

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
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Mid-20th Century American Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Wood

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

Original Vintage Travel Advertising Poster New York Worlds Fair Binder Art Deco
By Joseph Binder
Located in London, GB
Original vintage travel advertising poster for the World Fair event held in New York at Flushing
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Posters

Materials

Paper

Visit Walt Disney's Progressland, New York World's Fair 1964-65 Original Poster
By Bob Peak
Located in Winchester, GB
Walt Disney presentation at the 1964-65 NY World's Fair". The General Electric sponsored installation
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Posters

Materials

Paper

Alvar Aalto for Artek Rectangle Coffee Table 1939 World's Fair Finnish Pavilion
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Philadelphia, PA
world's Fair. The table retains it's original customs sticker. This table is a survivor and is in original
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Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

1939, New York Worlds Fair Fan “The Fan of Tomorrow” Trylone and Perisphe
Located in Wallkill, NY
This is a very rare, extremely unusual original 1939 New York World’s Fair fan. There is a plaque
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Metal

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
Category

Vintage 1940s American Posters

Materials

Paper

Super Collectable World Fair Chicago 1893 Antique Tiffany & Co. Sterling Tray
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in GB
serving tray with the Globe stamp placing the piece as being made and Exhibited at the World's Fair
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Antique 1890s American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Margaret T. Nordman, 1930s Taburette Designed for the New York World Fair, 1939
By Margaret Travers Nordman
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Margaret N. Nordman designed this stool/taburette in 1939 for the New York World Fair. The elegant
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Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Birch

Frosted Vianne World Fair Cobalt Blue Globe
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rare, one-of-a-kind cobalt french Vianne glass from France c1920s perfect for replacing a lamp base. 48 Available, will discount for large quantity.
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco More Lighting

Materials

Glass

'Romany Flute Player', Royal Academy, NY World's Fair, Pasadena, GGIE, Gypsy
By Aage Christian Wiboltt
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
exhibited widely and with success including at the Danish Royal Academy, the New York World's Fair, the
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1930s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pastel, Cardboard

Rare McKay Art Deco Chrome Banded Glider Sofa 1933 Worlds Fair
By McKay Furniture Corp.
Located in Cincinnati, OH
, this styled sofa was used in the 1933 Chicago Worlds Fair Florida House display . Design attribution to
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Steel, Chrome

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
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Posters

Materials

Paper

1, 000 piece Museum Quality Collection of Art & Objects from NYC 1939 Worlds Fair
By Chester Beach
Located in New York, NY
1,000 piece Museum Quality Collection of Art & Objects from NYC 1939 Worlds Fair is available for
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1930s Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Photographic Paper, Plaster

NYC 1939 World's Fair 5 - 8 x 10 photographs Mid 20th Century WPA Architectural
Located in New York, NY
NYC 1939 World's Fair 5 - 8 x 10 photographs Mid 20th Century WPA Architectural Underwood and
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1930s American Modern Landscape Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

"Momento of the 1893 World's Fair, " Bronze Relief w/ American Indian Motif
Located in Philadelphia, PA
cornucopia and held aloft by a crowd of putti. Issued to celebrate the great World's Fair in Chicago, the
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Antique 19th Century Italian Beaux Arts Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

1, 000 piece Museum Quality Collection of Art & Objects from NYC 1939 Worlds Fair
By Harry Lane
Located in New York, NY
1,000 piece Museum Quality Collection of Art & Objects from NYC 1939 Worlds Fair Harry Lane (1891
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1930s American Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Photographic Paper, Plaster, Oil

1, 000 piece Museum Quality Collection of Art & Objects from NYC 1939 Worlds Fair
By Ilya Bolotowsky
Located in New York, NY
1,000 piece Museum Quality Collection of Art & Objects from NYC 1939 Worlds Fair. Ilya Bolotowsky
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1930s Abstract Geometric Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Gouache, Canvas, Plaster, Oil

'Gypsy Flute Player', Royal Academy, NY World's Fair, Pasadena, GGIE, Romany
By Aage Christian Wiboltt
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Royal Academy (1913), the New York World's Fair (1939), the Golden Gate International Exposition (1939
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1920s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pastel, Cardboard

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
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Mid-20th Century American Architectural Elements

Materials

Enamel, Steel

"Orpheus Over the Globe, " Important Mural Study for 1939-1940 NY World's Fair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
painted for the 1939-1940 New York World's Fair. Beck also painted a WPA mural for the Post Office in
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Vintage 1930s American Paintings

Materials

Paper

"Bedouin, " Striking Art Deco Painting by Stahlhut, NY World's Fair Poster Artist
Located in Philadelphia, PA
and 60s. He also did important work in the Art Deco period, including a poster for the 1939-40 World
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Paintings

Materials

Paint

"Motion, " Victor Arnautoff, San Francisco Lighthouse, World's Fair WPA Painting
By Victor Michail Arnautoff
Located in New York, NY
(CFSA) John & Lynne Bolen Fine Arts, Huntington Beach, California Exhibited: New York, World's Fair
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1930s American Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Tempera, Oil, Canvas

Original Vintage Poster New York World Fair 1939 Fireworks Art Deco Staehle USA
Located in London, GB
Original vintage poster for the World Fair held in New York at Flushing Meadows-Corona Park from 30
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Posters

Materials

Paper

Taro Okamoto ‘Tower of the Sun’ Ceramic Wall Sculpture, Expo 70 Osaka World Fair
By Tarō Okamoto
Located in London, GB
Taro Okamoto, artist (Japan) Tower of the Sun’ ceramic face wall plaque, for Expo ’70 world fair
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Vintage 1970s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Art Deco Signed Wolfgang Hoffmann for Romweber World's Fair Display Cabinet
By Romweber Furniture Co., Wolfgang Hoffmann
Located in Forney, TX
1933-1936 Created for the 1933 Chicago World's Fair, one piece design, having a rectangular showcase
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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
By Romweber Furniture Co., Wolfgang Hoffmann
Located in Forney, TX
the 1933 Chicago World's Fair, fine quality craftsmanship and construction, having a rectangular
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Birch, Mahogany, Rosewood

NYC 1939 World's Fair Mural Study American Scene WPA Modern Mid 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
NYC 1939 World's Fair Mural Study American Scene WPA Modern Mid 20th Century Eugene Savage (1883
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1930s American Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

'Seated Nude', Woman Artist, Paris Salon, Jeu de Paume, World's Fair, GGIE LACMA
By Caroline Lloyd
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Gate International Exposition. 1939; New York World's Fair, 1939; Painters & Sculptors of Los Angeles
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1930s Modern Nude Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Gilbert Rohde Dresser 4041 Kroehler New York World's Fair 1940 Two-Tone 44" long
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
: Kroehler Exhibited : 'America at Home' at the New York World's Fair 1940. Created by Gilbert Rohde
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Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of D...

Materials

Birdseye Maple

Industrial Machine Age American Scene WPA Mid 20th Century 1939 SF World's Fair
Located in New York, NY
Industrial Machine Age American Scene WPA Mid 20th Century 1939 SF World's Fair HAIG PATIGIAN
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1930s American Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

World Champion Mets
By Fred McDarrah
Located in Surfside, FL
Fred McDarrah bought his first camera at the 1939 World's Fair for 39 cents, but he did not start
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1960s Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Czech Mid-Century Pendant Lamp for Brussels World Expo, 1958
Located in Vienna, AT
This pendant was designed for exhibit for the Czechoslovakia Pavilion at the Brussels World Fair in
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Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Czech Mid-Century Pendant Lamp for Brussels World Expo, 1958
By Napako
Located in Vienna, AT
This pendant was designed for exhibit for the Czechoslovakia Pavilion at the Brussels World Fair in
Category

Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

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