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Antique Wooden Statue of Wilhelm Tell, Brienz circa 1900
Antique Wooden Statue of Wilhelm Tell, Brienz circa 1900

Antique Wooden Statue of Wilhelm Tell, Brienz circa 1900

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Brienz woodcarvings were presented on several worlds fairs with great success. With the Gran Tour Tourism wealthy people from all over the word visited the area and took their woodca...

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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

JOUNEAU Prosper – Large Hispano-Moorish Pierced Vase, Parthenay, 1889
JOUNEAU Prosper – Large Hispano-Moorish Pierced Vase, Parthenay, 1889

JOUNEAU Prosper – Large Hispano-Moorish Pierced Vase, Parthenay, 1889

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

He was awarded a gold medal at the Antwerp World’s Fair in 1885. In the same year this vase was made, he completed an ambitious Renaissance-style faience ceiling for the French state...

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Antique 1880s French Spanish Colonial Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Otto Fenn 1956 Andy Warhol photograph
Otto Fenn 1956 Andy Warhol photograph

Otto Fenn 1956 Andy Warhol photograph

By Otto Fenn

Located in Wilton Manors, FL

Early in his career he made sets for summer theater and backgrounds for fashion sittings and painted murals for the 1939 World’s Fair and the passenger ship America. He had an extens...

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1950s Pop Art Portrait Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

Untitled Walter Clark  Pastel
Untitled Walter Clark  Pastel

Untitled Walter Clark Pastel

By Walter Clark

Located in Hudson, NY

Clark exhibited at the National Academy for almost 4 decades and has been a featured artist in other important exhibitions including shows at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, t...

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Early 20th Century American Drawings

Materials

Oil Pastel, Paper

Tiffany & Co. and C.H. Meylan Art Deco Pendant Watch
Tiffany & Co. and C.H. Meylan Art Deco Pendant Watch

Tiffany & Co. and C.H. Meylan Art Deco Pendant Watch

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New Orleans, LA

., Frodsham and Dent, and earning honors at America’s first World’s Fair for his advancements in chronograph design.

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Brutalist Torch Cut Iron Floor Lamp by Richard Barr for the Laurel Lamp Company
Brutalist Torch Cut Iron Floor Lamp by Richard Barr for the Laurel Lamp Company

Brutalist Torch Cut Iron Floor Lamp by Richard Barr for the Laurel Lamp Company

By Laurel Lamp Company, Richard Barr

Located in Southampton, NJ

I have personally owned this lamp since the late 1990s having purchased it from an elderly decorator in the Red Bank, NJ area who told me it came out of the House of Good Taste at th...

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Vintage 1960s American Brutalist Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel, Iron

"Folded" Fruit Bowl of service Bracquemond-Rousseau / Faience Montereau
"Folded" Fruit Bowl of service Bracquemond-Rousseau / Faience Montereau

"Folded" Fruit Bowl of service Bracquemond-Rousseau / Faience Montereau

By Creil et Montereau, Félix Bracquemond

Located in Greenwich, CT

The service was presented at the World's Fair of 1867 and was met with immediate commercial success , and is considered an iconic example of Japonism vogue from the 2nd half of the...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Aesthetic Movement Delft and Faience

Materials

Faience

VILLEROY & BOCH METTLACH 1890 Phanolith Neo Classic Green Cameo Amphora
VILLEROY & BOCH METTLACH 1890 Phanolith Neo Classic Green Cameo Amphora

VILLEROY & BOCH METTLACH 1890 Phanolith Neo Classic Green Cameo Amphora

By Jean-Baptiste Stahl, Villeroy & Boch, Mettlach

Located in Miami, FL

These wares were exhibited in the “Crystal Palace Exposition” in London in 1851 and in the “World Fairs” in Paris in 1878 and 1900 and Antwerp in 1885.

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Antique 1890s German Neoclassical Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Shell-Shaped Dish
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Shell-Shaped Dish

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Shell-Shaped Dish

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

In 1878, Tiffany won the gold medal for jewelry and a grand prize for silverware at the Paris World Fair Exposition. The luxury brand’s enduring legacy remains vibrant to this day.

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Mid-20th Century American Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Pair of Fouquet-Gueudet French Sterling Silver 4-Light Candelabra Circa 1865
Pair of Fouquet-Gueudet French Sterling Silver 4-Light Candelabra Circa 1865

Pair of Fouquet-Gueudet French Sterling Silver 4-Light Candelabra Circa 1865

Located in New York, NY

In fact, they showed their work at the prestigious World's Fair in 1873 and subsequently won a bronze medal.

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Candelabras

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Rare Wardrobe, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1940s
Rare Wardrobe, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1940s

Rare Wardrobe, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1940s

By Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab

Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa

Other famous works by Aalto include the Vyborg Library, Villa Mairea, La Maison Carré and the Finnish pavilions at the Paris (1937) and New York (1939) World's Fairs. In 1935, Alvar ...

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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Birch, Plywood, Paint

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Notepad Holder
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Notepad Holder

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Notepad Holder

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

In 1878, Tiffany won the gold medal for jewelry and a grand prize for silverware at the Paris World Fair Exposition. The luxury brand’s enduring legacy remains vibrant to this day.

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20th Century American Desk Sets

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver 1930 Shoehorn in Art Deco Style
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver 1930 Shoehorn in Art Deco Style

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver 1930 Shoehorn in Art Deco Style

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

In 1878, Tiffany won the gold medal for jewelry and a grand prize for silverware at the Paris World Fair Exposition. The luxury brand’s enduring legacy remains vibrant to this day.

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

1937 original poster illustrated map of the Exposition Internationale
1937 original poster illustrated map of the Exposition Internationale

1937 original poster illustrated map of the Exposition Internationale

Located in PARIS, FR

This historic map is an invaluable collector’s piece, offering a fascinating glimpse into the grandeur of 1930s world fairs, the evolution of Parisian architecture, and the technolog...

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1930s Prints and Multiples

Materials

Paper, Lithograph, Linen

"SEER" GESSO CARVED OIL ON WOOD PANEL HOUSTON ARTIST MID CENTURY MODERN
"SEER" GESSO CARVED OIL ON WOOD PANEL HOUSTON ARTIST MID CENTURY MODERN

"SEER" GESSO CARVED OIL ON WOOD PANEL HOUSTON ARTIST MID CENTURY MODERN

Located in San Antonio, TX

After the 36-foot tall cellist called the Virtuoso in a cubist style, he created a number of abstract works, including a giant cornet for the jazz stage at the 1984 World's Fair in N...

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20th Century Impressionist Mixed Media

Materials

Oil, Gesso, Wood

The Ferris Wheel
The Ferris Wheel

The Ferris Wheel

By Carole Garland

Located in Palm Desert, CA

The first wheel of this kind was designed for the 1893 World's Fair in Chicago by George Washington Ferris.

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Snails & Shell Vase Attributed to Mihaly Nagy for Zsolnay
Snails & Shell Vase Attributed to Mihaly Nagy for Zsolnay

Snails & Shell Vase Attributed to Mihaly Nagy for Zsolnay

By Zsolnay, Mihály Kapás Nagy

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Ten years later Miklós’ son, Vilmos, joined the company and led it to worldwide recognition at international exhibitions including the 1878 World Fair in Paris, where they received a...

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Antique Early 1900s Hungarian Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Earthenware

Windswept Maiden Vase by Lajos Mack for Zsolnay
Windswept Maiden Vase by Lajos Mack for Zsolnay

Windswept Maiden Vase by Lajos Mack for Zsolnay

By Lajos Mack, Zsolnay

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Ten years later Miklós’ son, Vilmos, joined the company and led it to worldwide recognition at international exhibitions including the 1878 World Fair in Paris, where they received a...

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Antique 1890s Hungarian Art Nouveau Bottles

Materials

Earthenware

Original Vintage Travel Map Poster Barcelona Map International Exposition Spain
Original Vintage Travel Map Poster Barcelona Map International Exposition Spain

Original Vintage Travel Map Poster Barcelona Map International Exposition Spain

Located in London, GB

Original vintage map poster for Barcelona Spain issued for the International Exposition of Barcelona held on Montjuic hill from 20 May 1929 to 15 January 1930 - Exposicion Internacio...

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Vintage 1920s Spanish Posters

Materials

Paper

Mid-Century Glass Hanging Pendant or Wall Light Brussels WorldExpo 1958 (no:18)
Mid-Century Glass Hanging Pendant or Wall Light Brussels WorldExpo 1958 (no:18)

Mid-Century Glass Hanging Pendant or Wall Light Brussels WorldExpo 1958 (no:18)

Located in Almelo, NL

Mid-Century Glass Hanging Pendant Lamp or Wall Light Brussels World Expo 1958 (no18) This lighting is a stunning example of mid-century design and graphics, showcased at the Czechos...

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Mid-20th Century Czech Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Mid-Century Glass Hanging Pendant or Wall Light Brussels WorldExpo 1958 (no:13)
Mid-Century Glass Hanging Pendant or Wall Light Brussels WorldExpo 1958 (no:13)

Mid-Century Glass Hanging Pendant or Wall Light Brussels WorldExpo 1958 (no:13)

Located in Almelo, NL

Mid-Century Glass Hanging Pendant Lamp or Wall Light Brussels World Expo 1958 (no13) This lighting is a stunning example of mid-century design and graphics, showcased at the Czechos...

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Mid-20th Century Czech Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Pair of Rare 1930s industrial Bauhaus KG Pendant Lamps by K.G. Lindesvärd
Pair of Rare 1930s industrial Bauhaus KG Pendant Lamps by K.G. Lindesvärd

Pair of Rare 1930s industrial Bauhaus KG Pendant Lamps by K.G. Lindesvärd

By Bröderna Malmströms Metallvarufabrik

Located in Forserum, SE

It was also featured at the 1939 New York World’s Fair. The model was available in three sizes: 27 cm, 33,5 cm and the large 42 cm.

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Vintage 1930s Swedish Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Steel, Chrome

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Candlestick with Natural Motifs
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Candlestick with Natural Motifs

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Candlestick with Natural Motifs

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

In 1878, Tiffany won the gold medal for jewelry and a grand prize for silverware at the Paris World Fair Exposition. The luxury brand’s enduring legacy remains vibrant to this day.

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20th Century English Candlesticks

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

"Spear Dancer", Spectacular, Rare Bronze with Male Nude by Brenda Putnam
"Spear Dancer", Spectacular, Rare Bronze with Male Nude by Brenda Putnam

"Spear Dancer", Spectacular, Rare Bronze with Male Nude by Brenda Putnam

By Brenda Putnam

Located in Philadelphia, PA

., executed a number of portraits in bronze, exhibited at the 1932 Olympics in Los Angeles, and created "The Crest" -- consisting of a a large male nude swimming atop a stylized wave...

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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Washington Square
Washington Square

Washington Square

Located in Sheffield, MA

She exhibited at the Paris Salon in 1892; Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts 1893, 1898; Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts Annual, 1901, 1927-52; Boston Art Club 1894-95, 1897 and at ...

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Mid-20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver 1883 Bowl
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver 1883 Bowl

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver 1883 Bowl

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

In 1878, Tiffany won the gold medal for jewelry and a grand prize for silverware at the Paris World Fair Exposition. Its exceptionally enduring legacy as a luxury brand is still vibr...

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Antique 1880s Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Hail Victoria

Hail Victoria

By George Marinko

Located in Los Angeles, CA

He showed at the New York World’s Fair and the Golden Gate International Exposition in 1939.

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1950s American Realist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Board

Fortunato Galli "Sea Nymph" White Marble Sculpture
Fortunato Galli "Sea Nymph" White Marble Sculpture

Fortunato Galli "Sea Nymph" White Marble Sculpture

By Fortunato Galli

Located in Astoria, NY

Marbles in this tradition captured the imagination of visitors to world fairs who were entranced by the technical skill on view.

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Set of Twelve Bohemienne Glasses Attributed to Harrach
Set of Twelve Bohemienne Glasses Attributed to Harrach

Set of Twelve Bohemienne Glasses Attributed to Harrach

Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

At the turn of the 20th century, designers like Bohdan Kadlec pushed the brand into the organic, fluid aesthetics of the Art Nouveau movement, winning top awards at World Fairs. The...

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Antique Late 19th Century German Glass

Materials

Glass

Landscape from french countryside
Landscape from french countryside

Landscape from french countryside

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

He won a second medal in 1891, a bronze medal at the 1900 World's Fair and finally a gold medal in 1911 with a large painting of the forest of Fontainebleau which is now at the Museu...

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1880s Barbizon School Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Rare Adrian Pearsall Sofa with End Tables Displayed at Habitat 67, Expo 67
Rare Adrian Pearsall Sofa with End Tables Displayed at Habitat 67, Expo 67

Rare Adrian Pearsall Sofa with End Tables Displayed at Habitat 67, Expo 67

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in New York, NY

It was originally conceived as his master's thesis in architecture at McGill University and then built as a pavilion for Expo 67, the World's Fair held from April to October 1967. Ha...

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Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Travertine, Wrought Iron

"Helios, God of the Sun", Large, Spectacular Art Deco Bronze Sculpture by De Lue
"Helios, God of the Sun", Large, Spectacular Art Deco Bronze Sculpture by De Lue

"Helios, God of the Sun", Large, Spectacular Art Deco Bronze Sculpture by De Lue

By Donald De Lue

Located in Philadelphia, PA

., the Rocket Thrower for the 1964 New York World's Fair, and many other monuments and relief sculptures across America.

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Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver 1927 Child's Plate / Dish with Animal Motifs
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver 1927 Child's Plate / Dish with Animal Motifs

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver 1927 Child's Plate / Dish with Animal Motifs

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

In 1878, Tiffany won the gold medal for jewelry and a grand prize for silverware at the Paris World Fair Exposition. The luxury brand’s enduring legacy remains vibrant to this day.

Category

Vintage 1920s American Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Original Mid-Century Floor Lamp, by Novoplast Sereď, Beech, Czech, 1960s
Original Mid-Century Floor Lamp, by Novoplast Sereď, Beech, Czech, 1960s

Original Mid-Century Floor Lamp, by Novoplast Sereď, Beech, Czech, 1960s

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

This aesthetic, known as the Space Age or Brussels Style, emerged following the phenomenal triumph of the Czechoslovak pavilion at the Expo 58 World's Fair in Brussels, where lamps o...

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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Fiberglass, Wood, Beech, Lacquer

Original Mid-Century Floor Lamp, by Novoplast Sereď, Beech, Czech, 1960s
Original Mid-Century Floor Lamp, by Novoplast Sereď, Beech, Czech, 1960s

Original Mid-Century Floor Lamp, by Novoplast Sereď, Beech, Czech, 1960s

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

This aesthetic, known as the Space Age or Brussels Style, emerged following the phenomenal triumph of the Czechoslovak pavilion at the Expo 58 World's Fair in Brussels, where lamps o...

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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Fiberglass, Wood, Beech, Lacquer

Original Mid-Century Floor Lamp, by Novoplast Sereď, Beech, Czech, 1960s
Original Mid-Century Floor Lamp, by Novoplast Sereď, Beech, Czech, 1960s

Original Mid-Century Floor Lamp, by Novoplast Sereď, Beech, Czech, 1960s

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

This aesthetic, known as the Space Age or Brussels Style, emerged following the phenomenal triumph of the Czechoslovak pavilion at the Expo 58 World's Fair in Brussels, where lamps o...

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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Fiberglass, Wood, Beech, Lacquer

Tall Vase by Marianne Starck for MA&S Persia Glaze Colorful Decor, Danish 1960s
Tall Vase by Marianne Starck for MA&S Persia Glaze Colorful Decor, Danish 1960s

Tall Vase by Marianne Starck for MA&S Persia Glaze Colorful Decor, Danish 1960s

By Michael Andersen & Son, Marianne Starck

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

They won a gold medal for this at the Worlds Fair in Brussels in 1935. The firing has a large influence on the color and how the colors melt into each other giving every piece a un...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Tiffany & Co. by Paloma Picasso 18k Gold Rare Starburst Earrings
Tiffany & Co. by Paloma Picasso 18k Gold Rare Starburst Earrings

Tiffany & Co. by Paloma Picasso 18k Gold Rare Starburst Earrings

By Paloma Picasso, Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

In 1878, Tiffany won the gold medal for jewelry and a grand prize for silverware at the Paris World Fair Exposition. The luxury brand’s enduring legacy remains vibrant to this day.

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20th Century American Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold

Art Nouveau Wall Plate by Nils Emil Lundström, Circa 1910
Art Nouveau Wall Plate by Nils Emil Lundström, Circa 1910

Art Nouveau Wall Plate by Nils Emil Lundström, Circa 1910

By Nils Emil Lundström

Located in COLMAR, FR

His work was exhibited at the world's fair in Paris 1900 as well as several other major international exhibitions.

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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Porcelain

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver 1903 Condiment Dish / Bowl in Art Deco Style
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver 1903 Condiment Dish / Bowl in Art Deco Style

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver 1903 Condiment Dish / Bowl in Art Deco Style

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

In 1878, Tiffany won the gold medal for jewelry and a grand prize for silverware at the Paris World Fair Exposition. The luxury brand’s enduring legacy remains vibrant to this day.

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Antique Early 1900s American Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

'Pups in the Pit' — American Realism
'Pups in the Pit' — American Realism

'Pups in the Pit' — American Realism

Located in Myrtle Beach, SC

McKim exhibited widely, including at the Missouri Pavilion at the New York World's Fair in 1964 and in many solo exhibitions at regional galleries.

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1940s American Realist Animal Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Refreshment and Intermission
Refreshment and Intermission

Refreshment and Intermission

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Grooms exhibited nationally at the Cincinnati Art Museum, the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, the Art Institute of Chicago, the Kearney Gallery (Milwaukee), the New York World's F...

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1930s American Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Tempera

Janine Abraham and Dirk Jan Rol Sculptural Rattan Lounge Chair, France, 1950s
Janine Abraham and Dirk Jan Rol Sculptural Rattan Lounge Chair, France, 1950s

Janine Abraham and Dirk Jan Rol Sculptural Rattan Lounge Chair, France, 1950s

By Janine Abraham / Dirk Jan Rol, Edition Rougier

Located in New York, NY

Jean Royère did not hesitate to use their emblematic Soleil armchair (gold medal at the 1958 Brussels World’s Fair) in the decoration of the palace of the shah of Iran, in Teheran.

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

A Stylish Vintage 1940s Fashion Study, Designs for Women's Jewelry & Accessories
A Stylish Vintage 1940s Fashion Study, Designs for Women's Jewelry & Accessories

A Stylish Vintage 1940s Fashion Study, Designs for Women's Jewelry & Accessories

Located in Chicago, IL

During the 1933 Century of Progress Exhibition at the Chicago World's Fair, Steckl Jurin outfitted a float promoting Marshall Field’s with models wearing her own elegant fashion des...

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1940s American Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Pencil

A Stylish, Vintage 1940s Woman's Fashion Design Study, Hat & Scarf, First Night
A Stylish, Vintage 1940s Woman's Fashion Design Study, Hat & Scarf, First Night

A Stylish, Vintage 1940s Woman's Fashion Design Study, Hat & Scarf, First Night

Located in Chicago, IL

During the 1933 Century of Progress Exhibition at the Chicago World's Fair, Steckl Jurin outfitted a float promoting Marshall Field’s with models wearing her own elegant fashion des...

Category

1940s American Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Pencil, Color Pencil

A Stylish, Vintage 1940s Fashion Design, Woman's Dress, Marshall Field & Co.
A Stylish, Vintage 1940s Fashion Design, Woman's Dress, Marshall Field & Co.

A Stylish, Vintage 1940s Fashion Design, Woman's Dress, Marshall Field & Co.

Located in Chicago, IL

During the 1933 Century of Progress Exhibition at the Chicago World's Fair, Steckl Jurin outfitted a float promoting Marshall Field’s with models wearing her own elegant fashion des...

Category

1940s American Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Pencil

Vintage 1940s Woman's Fashion Study, "Southern Collection" by Nettie Rosenstein
Vintage 1940s Woman's Fashion Study, "Southern Collection" by Nettie Rosenstein

Vintage 1940s Woman's Fashion Study, "Southern Collection" by Nettie Rosenstein

Located in Chicago, IL

During the 1933 Century of Progress Exhibition at the Chicago World's Fair, Steckl Jurin outfitted a float promoting Marshall Field’s with models wearing her own elegant fashion des...

Category

1940s American Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Pencil, Color Pencil

Norman Laliberte's “Hommage to Picasso” Original Signed Oil on Canvas Painting
Norman Laliberte's “Hommage to Picasso” Original Signed Oil on Canvas Painting

Norman Laliberte's “Hommage to Picasso” Original Signed Oil on Canvas Painting

By Norman Laliberté

Located in Redding, CT

He first achieved international recognition as the design consultant for the Vatican Pavilion at the New York World’s Fair of 1964. His 88 banners were an ingenious solution for an a...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Set of Three Chairs “Typenko” by Axel Einar Hjorth, Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden
Set of Three Chairs “Typenko” by Axel Einar Hjorth, Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden

Set of Three Chairs “Typenko” by Axel Einar Hjorth, Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden

By Axel Einar Hjorth, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)

Located in Stockholm, SE

His first project for NK was a stand for the World Fair in Barcelona in 1929, during which he exhibited the Louis Cabinet and Caesar Cabinet.

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Birch

"DES HOMMES"   OF MEN.    HOUSTON TEXAS ARTIST
"DES HOMMES"   OF MEN.    HOUSTON TEXAS ARTIST

"DES HOMMES" OF MEN. HOUSTON TEXAS ARTIST

Located in San Antonio, TX

After the 36-foot tall cellist called the Virtuoso in a cubist style, he created a number of abstract works, including a giant cornet for the jazz stage at the 1984 World's Fair in N...

Category

1950s Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Vintage Iittala “Alvar Aalto” Freeform Glass Vase, Finland, Clear Art Glass
Vintage Iittala “Alvar Aalto” Freeform Glass Vase, Finland, Clear Art Glass

Vintage Iittala “Alvar Aalto” Freeform Glass Vase, Finland, Clear Art Glass

By Iittala, Alvar Aalto

Located in San Diego, CA

The Aalto vase, introduced in 1936 for the Paris World’s Fair, became an enduring symbol of Scandinavian design and remains in continuous production.

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Late 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Pair of Cachepots with Floral Motifs
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Pair of Cachepots with Floral Motifs

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Pair of Cachepots with Floral Motifs

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

In 1878, Tiffany won the gold medal for jewelry and a grand prize for silverware at the Paris World Fair Exposition. The luxury brand’s enduring legacy remains vibrant to this day.

Category

20th Century Danish Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Baccarat Signed, Exquise Large Ginkgo Crystal Vase, France
Baccarat Signed, Exquise Large Ginkgo Crystal Vase, France

Baccarat Signed, Exquise Large Ginkgo Crystal Vase, France

By Baccarat

Located in Rijssen, NL

In 1855, for the first World Fair in Paris, Baccarat unveiled its unique original, soulful craftsmanship to the world.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Vases

Materials

Crystal

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver 1923 Platter Tray in Art Deco Style
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver 1923 Platter Tray in Art Deco Style

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver 1923 Platter Tray in Art Deco Style

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

In 1878, Tiffany won the gold medal for jewelry and a grand prize for silverware at the Paris World Fair Exposition. The luxury brand’s enduring legacy remains vibrant to this day.

Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver 1927 Shoehorn in Art Deco Style
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver 1927 Shoehorn in Art Deco Style

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver 1927 Shoehorn in Art Deco Style

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

In 1878, Tiffany won the gold medal for jewelry and a grand prize for silverware at the Paris World Fair Exposition. The luxury brand’s enduring legacy remains vibrant to this day.

Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Shoehorn from 1927 in Art Deco Style
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Shoehorn from 1927 in Art Deco Style

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Shoehorn from 1927 in Art Deco Style

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

In 1878, Tiffany won the gold medal for jewelry and a grand prize for silverware at the Paris World Fair Exposition. The luxury brand’s enduring legacy remains vibrant to this day.

Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

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Worlds Fair For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal worlds fair for your home. Frequently made of metal, wood and paper, every worlds fair was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect worlds fair — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A worlds fair made by Art Deco designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. Gilbert Rohde, A.H. Stock and Herman Miller each produced at least one beautiful worlds fair that is worth considering.

How Much is a Worlds Fair?

The average selling price for a worlds fair at 1stDibs is $1,991, while they’re typically $132 on the low end and $125,000 for the highest priced.