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Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver 1899 Clover Nut Dish/ Bowl in Art Nouveau Style
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver 1899 Clover Nut Dish/ Bowl in Art Nouveau Style

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver 1899 Clover Nut Dish/ Bowl in Art Nouveau 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

Antique 1890s American Art Nouveau Serving Bowls

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Set of 49 Exquise Baccarat Massena Crystal Pieces, France, 1990
Set of 49 Exquise Baccarat Massena Crystal Pieces, France, 1990

Set of 49 Exquise Baccarat Massena Crystal Pieces, France, 1990

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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1990s French Other Glass

Materials

Crystal

Majorelle Exceptional and Rare Art Nouveau Bronze and Alabaster Lamp
Majorelle Exceptional and Rare Art Nouveau Bronze and Alabaster Lamp

Majorelle Exceptional and Rare Art Nouveau Bronze and Alabaster Lamp

By Louis Majorelle

Located in NANTES, FR

He evolved towards simpler and more uncluttered forms shortly after his great success at the 1900 World's Fair and at the same time began mass production, which allowed him to rapidl...

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Alabaster, Bronze

Antique Japanese Meiji Period Satsuma Vase by Ryozan
Antique Japanese Meiji Period Satsuma Vase by Ryozan

Antique Japanese Meiji Period Satsuma Vase by Ryozan

Located in Newark, England

Cultural Art during the Meiji Period was of particular interest to the government and they overhauled the art export market which in turn promoted Japanese arts via various world’s f...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware, Pottery

Ivan Bartlett Chicago Painting from The Ambassador East Hotel 1951
Ivan Bartlett Chicago Painting from The Ambassador East Hotel 1951

Ivan Bartlett Chicago Painting from The Ambassador East Hotel 1951

By Ivan Bartlett, Dorothy Liebes

Located in San Diego, CA

His work was also exhibited at the San Francisco and New York World Fairs. He was the winner of the 1947 award of the American Institute of Design.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver 1898 Clover Bowl in Art Nouveau Style
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver 1898 Clover Bowl in Art Nouveau Style

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver 1898 Clover Bowl in Art Nouveau 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

Antique 1890s American Art Nouveau Serving Bowls

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver 1921 Centerpiece Bowl in Kings Pattern
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver 1921 Centerpiece Bowl in Kings Pattern

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver 1921 Centerpiece Bowl in Kings Pattern

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...

Category

Vintage 1920s American Centerpieces

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Ten Mid-Century Modern Broyhill "Brasilia" Dining Chairs
Ten Mid-Century Modern Broyhill "Brasilia" Dining Chairs

Ten Mid-Century Modern Broyhill "Brasilia" Dining Chairs

By Broyhill Brasilia

Located in Dallas, TX

Broyhill Brasilia furniture debuted at the Seattle World's Fair in 1962. The signature lines and waves of Brasilia furniture were inspired by the distinct architecture of the city of...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Walnut

Victoria Avec Bord En Or Déjeuner For 2 Persons, Herend Hungary, 20th Century
Victoria Avec Bord En Or Déjeuner For 2 Persons, Herend Hungary, 20th Century

Victoria Avec Bord En Or Déjeuner For 2 Persons, Herend Hungary, 20th Century

By Herend

Located in Vienna, AT

The service decorated in this way received the jury's first prize at the London World's Fair in 1851. The crowning glory of the success was, however, that the namesake, the British Q...

Category

20th Century Hungarian Other Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Tiffany & Co. Gilt Sterling Silver Flower in a Pot
Tiffany & Co. Gilt Sterling Silver Flower in a Pot

Tiffany & Co. Gilt Sterling Silver Flower in a Pot

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 American Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Pair of Tiffany Sterling Silver Candle Holders Designed by Louis C Tiffany
Pair of Tiffany Sterling Silver Candle Holders Designed by Louis C Tiffany

Pair of Tiffany Sterling Silver Candle Holders Designed by Louis C Tiffany

By Tiffany & Co., Louis Comfort Tiffany

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 American Candlesticks

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Falize Reversible Cloisonné Enamel Earrings
Falize Reversible Cloisonné Enamel Earrings

Falize Reversible Cloisonné Enamel Earrings

Located in New Orleans, LA

By the late 1860s, Falize’s creations were coveted by European royalty, and he was the only jeweler whose works were purchased by the Victoria and Albert Museum at the 1867 World’s F...

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Antique 19th Century French Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Pair of Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Candlesticks Mid-Century Modern
Pair of Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Candlesticks Mid-Century Modern

Pair of Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Candlesticks Mid-Century Modern

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 German Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co. Set of 14 Sterling Silver 1923 Bread Plates / Coasters Art Deco
Tiffany & Co. Set of 14 Sterling Silver 1923 Bread Plates / Coasters Art Deco

Tiffany & Co. Set of 14 Sterling Silver 1923 Bread Plates / Coasters Art Deco

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 Tableware

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Art Nouveau Frog Inkwell by Émile Müller
Art Nouveau Frog Inkwell by Émile Müller

Art Nouveau Frog Inkwell by Émile Müller

By Emile Müller

Located in Palm Beach, FL

His prestigious works, such as these, went on to achieve great recognition, both in France and abroad. At the World's Fair of 1889, the “Grande Tuilerie” was a huge hit and receive...

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Antique 1880s French Art Nouveau Inkwells

Materials

Earthenware

Barbet Schroeder 'More' Original Vintage Movie Poster, Japanese, 1971
Barbet Schroeder 'More' Original Vintage Movie Poster, Japanese, 1971

Barbet Schroeder 'More' Original Vintage Movie Poster, Japanese, 1971

Located in Devon, GB

Although first shown in Japan in April 1970 as part of the Expo '70 world's fair in Osaka, the film was not released theatrically across Japan until the following February.

Category

Vintage 1970s Japanese Post-Modern Posters

Materials

Paper, Linen

Paris, 1925 Decorative Art Exhibition, The Russian Pavilion, B and W Photography
Paris, 1925 Decorative Art Exhibition, The Russian Pavilion, B and W Photography

Paris, 1925 Decorative Art Exhibition, The Russian Pavilion, B and W Photography

By Press Photo

Located in Atlanta, GA

Reference: The International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts (French: Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes) was a World's Fair he...

Category

1920s Art Deco Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Tiffany & Co. Set of 4 Sterling Silver 1879 Open Salt Cellars with Blue Liners
Tiffany & Co. Set of 4 Sterling Silver 1879 Open Salt Cellars with Blue Liners

Tiffany & Co. Set of 4 Sterling Silver 1879 Open Salt Cellars with Blue Liners

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...

Category

Antique 1870s American Tableware

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Diamond chair by René Jean Caillette
Diamond chair by René Jean Caillette

Diamond chair by René Jean Caillette

By René-Jean Caillette

Located in Saint Ouen, France

After this pioneering period, René-Jean Caillette went on to create other remarkable pieces of furniture, expanding to include other publishers, such as the "Diamand" chair in 1957, ...

Category

Vintage 1950s French Minimalist Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Blue Lake
Blue Lake

Blue Lake

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.

Category

1940s American Modern Paintings

Materials

Masonite, Oil

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver 1908 Child Mug the Mouse Ran Up the Clock
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver 1908 Child Mug the Mouse Ran Up the Clock

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver 1908 Child Mug the Mouse Ran Up the Clock

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

Antique Early 1900s American Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

1925 Paris Decorative Art Exhibition and Russian Pavilion, B and W Photography
1925 Paris Decorative Art Exhibition and Russian Pavilion, B and W Photography

1925 Paris Decorative Art Exhibition and Russian Pavilion, B and W Photography

By Press Photo

Located in Atlanta, GA

Reference: The International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts (French: Exposition Internationale des arts décoratifs et Industriels Modernes) was a World's Fair he...

Category

1920s Art Deco Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Summer Day on the West Coast of Sweden by Swedish Impressionist Alfred Wahlberg
Summer Day on the West Coast of Sweden by Swedish Impressionist Alfred Wahlberg

Summer Day on the West Coast of Sweden by Swedish Impressionist Alfred Wahlberg

By Alfred Wahlberg

Located in Stockholm, SE

Wahlberg achieved notable recognition, securing medals at the Paris Salon in 1870 and 1872, as well as a top honor at the 1878 World's Fair in Paris. Among his renowned works is "Fis...

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Late 19th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Anders Österlin, Komposition, Color lithograph, Framed
Anders Österlin, Komposition, Color lithograph, Framed

Anders Österlin, Komposition, Color lithograph, Framed

Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie

Together with designer John Melin, he made a 17-meter-long wooden wall at the 1962 Seattle World's Fair. Österlin has received many awards and distinctions.

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Paper

Helter Skelter, Norfolk - British Vintage Fair Ride Color Photograph
Helter Skelter, Norfolk - British Vintage Fair Ride Color Photograph

Helter Skelter, Norfolk - British Vintage Fair Ride Color Photograph

By Richard Heeps

Located in Cambridge, GB

His work has been exhibited in Museums and Public Galleries around England and he has participated in Art Fairs around the world and his work is now part of many international collec...

Category

2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Silver Gelatin

'Poliedri' Sconces by Carlo Scarpa for Venini
'Poliedri' Sconces by Carlo Scarpa for Venini

'Poliedri' Sconces by Carlo Scarpa for Venini

By Venini, Carlo Scarpa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The Poliedri modules were first introduced as components of the monumental Venini chandelier presented at the 1958 Brussels World's Fair, installed in the central hall of the Italian...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Steel

Mid-Century Modern Eight Broyhill "Brasilia" Dining Chairs
Mid-Century Modern Eight Broyhill "Brasilia" Dining Chairs

Mid-Century Modern Eight Broyhill "Brasilia" Dining Chairs

By Broyhill Brasilia

Located in Dallas, TX

Broyhill Brasilia furniture debuted at the Seattle World's Fair in 1962. The signature lines and waves of Brasilia furniture were inspired by the distinct architecture of the city of...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Helter Skelter, Norfolk - British Vintage Fair Ride Color Photograph
Helter Skelter, Norfolk - British Vintage Fair Ride Color Photograph

Helter Skelter, Norfolk - British Vintage Fair Ride Color Photograph

By Richard Heeps

Located in Cambridge, GB

His work has been exhibited in Museums and Public Galleries around England and he has participated in Art Fairs around the world and his work is now part of many international collec...

Category

2010s Pop Art Color Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Silver Gelatin

'Bighorn' — Mid-Century American Regionalism
'Bighorn' — Mid-Century American Regionalism

'Bighorn' — Mid-Century American Regionalism

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.

Category

1940s American Realist Animal Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Helter Skelter, Norfolk - British Vintage Fair Ride Color Photograph
Helter Skelter, Norfolk - British Vintage Fair Ride Color Photograph

Helter Skelter, Norfolk - British Vintage Fair Ride Color Photograph

By Richard Heeps

Located in Cambridge, GB

His work has been exhibited in Museums and Public Galleries around England and he has participated in Art Fairs around the world and his work is now part of many international collec...

Category

2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Silver Gelatin

Tiffany & Co. 1909 Sterling Silver Mirrored Platter in Art Deco Style
Tiffany & Co. 1909 Sterling Silver Mirrored Platter in Art Deco Style

Tiffany & Co. 1909 Sterling Silver Mirrored Platter 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

Antique Early 1900s American Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze Mantel Clock by Henri Picard & Fedinand Barbedienne
Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze Mantel Clock by Henri Picard & Fedinand Barbedienne

Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze Mantel Clock by Henri Picard & Fedinand Barbedienne

By F. Barbedienne Foundry

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Participating in every World's Fair of its era, the Barbedienne Foundry consistently received accolades, notably the Great Medal of Honor at the World's Fair of 1855.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Finely Carved Statue of a Bull, Black Forest ca. 1900
Finely Carved Statue of a Bull, Black Forest ca. 1900

Finely Carved Statue of a Bull, Black Forest ca. 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...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

French 19th-20th Century Louis XV Style Ormolu & White Marble Mermaid Candelabra
French 19th-20th Century Louis XV Style Ormolu & White Marble Mermaid Candelabra

French 19th-20th Century Louis XV Style Ormolu & White Marble Mermaid Candelabra

By François Linke

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Linke also exhibited at the 1904 St. Louis World’s Fair, Liege in Belgium, and the Franco-British exhibition in London in 1908.

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

"Seated Male Nude, " Remarkable Bronze Sculpture by Choate, Figural Artist
"Seated Male Nude, " Remarkable Bronze Sculpture by Choate, Figural Artist

"Seated Male Nude, " Remarkable Bronze Sculpture by Choate, Figural Artist

Located in Philadelphia, PA

In 1937, the Architectural League of New York awarded Choate their gold medal for design and craftsmanship in stone carving, and thereafter he sculpted a number of important bas reli...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Modern art painting of a small band of horses
Modern art painting of a small band of horses

Modern art painting of a small band of horses

Located in Colfax, CA

Polos showed his works at prestigious venues of the day including at the 1939 New York World's Fair, the 1939 Golden Gate International Exposition, Museum of Modern Art, Art Institut...

Category

1950s American Modern Abstract Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media

Henry Searle, rower, Vanity Fair rowing portrait chromolithograph, 1889

Henry Searle, rower, Vanity Fair rowing portrait chromolithograph, 1889

By Sir Leslie Ward

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

'H Searle, Professional Champion Sculler of the World'. Vanity Fair rowing portrait of Henry Searle (1866-1889), an Australian sculler who raced in 1889 the American champion Willia...

Category

Late 19th Century Victorian Portrait Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Native Kiowa 19th Century Pictorial Child's Teepee
Native Kiowa 19th Century Pictorial Child's Teepee

Native Kiowa 19th Century Pictorial Child's Teepee

By Native American Art

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

It was told that the hide was commissioned for the 1898 World's Fair but "the guy didn't pay for it because of the killing scenes with the Natives winning."

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Other

Hand Carved Wood Bear Head Nutcracker Brienz Switzerland
Hand Carved Wood Bear Head Nutcracker Brienz Switzerland

Hand Carved Wood Bear Head Nutcracker Brienz Switzerland

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...

Category

Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

"Saddle Back Light"
"Saddle Back Light"

"Saddle Back Light"

Located in Southampton, NY

MacLeish was a member of the Chicago Society of Artists and exhibited at several venues including the Art Institute of Chicago, the World’s Fair of New York in 1939, the Corcoran Gal...

Category

1950s American Modern Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

Louis XV Style Ormolu & Jasperware-Mounted Vitrine Cabinet Attr. François Linke
Louis XV Style Ormolu & Jasperware-Mounted Vitrine Cabinet Attr. François Linke

Louis XV Style Ormolu & Jasperware-Mounted Vitrine Cabinet Attr. François Linke

By François Linke

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Linke also exhibited at the 1904 St. Louis World’s Fair, Liege in Belgium, and the Franco-British exhibition in London in 1908.

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Vitrines

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

1980’s Thierry Mugler Museum Documented Grendha Apollo Jellies (Yellow!)
1980’s Thierry Mugler Museum Documented Grendha Apollo Jellies (Yellow!)

1980’s Thierry Mugler Museum Documented Grendha Apollo Jellies (Yellow!)

By Thierry Mugler

Located in New York, NY

Haag signed a contract to import Grendene's plastic shoes, which were displayed at the 1982 World's Fair in Knoxville, TN. A buyer for Bloomingdale's noticed the shoes and placed a l...

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1980s Brazilian Shoes

Art Nouveau silver gilt & onyx cane, signed Siegfried Bing, Paris, 1900-1905.
Art Nouveau silver gilt & onyx cane, signed Siegfried Bing, Paris, 1900-1905.

Art Nouveau silver gilt & onyx cane, signed Siegfried Bing, Paris, 1900-1905.

By Siegfried Bing

Located in Milan, IT

His acclaimed pavilion at the 1900 Paris World’s Fair was filled with fabulous Art Nouveau creations.

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Stone, Onyx, Metal, Silver, Brass, Iron

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

Sterling Silver Cordial Cups by Alvin Co.

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

In 1897 Alvin-Beiderhase Co, maker of Official World Fair souvenir spoons for 1893-94 Chicago Columbian Exposition, was purchased by Joseph Fahys & Co (watch-case manufacturer) opera...

Category

Antique 1890s American Barware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair Large Austrian Green Gold Art Nouveau Jugendstil Glass Gilt Metal Vases
Pair Large Austrian Green Gold Art Nouveau Jugendstil Glass Gilt Metal Vases

Pair Large Austrian Green Gold Art Nouveau Jugendstil Glass Gilt Metal Vases

By Loetz Glass

Located in London, GB

Inspired by the acclaimed work of Loetz, a leading glass manufacturer of the era, these vases celebrate a rich artistic tradition that gained international acclaim following the 1893...

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Metal

Japanese Pair of Large Antique Meiji Period Bronze and Mixed Metal Vases
Japanese Pair of Large Antique Meiji Period Bronze and Mixed Metal Vases

Japanese Pair of Large Antique Meiji Period Bronze and Mixed Metal Vases

Located in Newark, England

Cultural Art during the Meiji Period was of particular interest to the government and they overhauled the art export market which in turn promoted Japanese arts via various world’s f...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Metal, Gold, Silver, Bronze

Vintage Aalto Serving Trolley Model 901 – Scandinavian Design Classic
Vintage Aalto Serving Trolley Model 901 – Scandinavian Design Classic

Vintage Aalto Serving Trolley Model 901 – Scandinavian Design Classic

By Alvar Aalto

Located in Stockholm, SE

Alvar Aalto designed the Tea Trolley 901 in 1936, during a highly productive period that included his architectural work for the Finnish Pavilion at the 1937 Paris World’s Fair. The ...

Category

Vintage 1940s Serving Tables

Materials

Birch

Pair of Iittala Alvar Aalto 95mm Glass Vases in Clear and Opal White, Finland
Pair of Iittala Alvar Aalto 95mm Glass Vases in Clear and Opal White, Finland

Pair of Iittala Alvar Aalto 95mm Glass Vases in Clear and Opal White, Finland

By Alvar Aalto, Iittala

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.

Category

Late 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Original Mid-Century Table Lamp, by Dřevo Humpolec, Beech, Czech, 1960s
Original Mid-Century Table Lamp, by Dřevo Humpolec, Beech, Czech, 1960s

Original Mid-Century Table Lamp, by Dřevo Humpolec, Beech, Czech, 1960s

By Dřevo Humpolec

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

With its form and lightness, the lamp clearly belongs to the so-called "Brussels style," which emerged from the phenomenal success of the Czechoslovak exhibition at the EXPO 58 world...

Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Lacquer, Glass, Wood, Beech

French 19th century Louis XVI st. Bronze, Ormolu and Marble Clock, by Denière
French 19th century Louis XVI st. Bronze, Ormolu and Marble Clock, by Denière

French 19th century Louis XVI st. Bronze, Ormolu and Marble Clock, by Denière

By Jean-François Denière

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Their works appeared at the World Fair in Paris in 1855. DENIERE created many clocks with the famous Jean François Théodore GECHTER (1796-1844).

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Griotte Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Bruno Mathsson Scandinavian Mid Century Mirja Tan Leather Lounge Chairs 1970s
Bruno Mathsson Scandinavian Mid Century Mirja Tan Leather Lounge Chairs 1970s

Bruno Mathsson Scandinavian Mid Century Mirja Tan Leather Lounge Chairs 1970s

By Dux of Sweden, Bruno Mathsson

Located in Reading, Berkshire

In 1939, he exhibited at the New York World’s Fair, cementing his popularity in the U.S.

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

1939 Mills “Trylon” American Art Deco Penny Scale  Model 430  Chicago
1939 Mills “Trylon” American Art Deco Penny Scale  Model 430  Chicago

1939 Mills “Trylon” American Art Deco Penny Scale Model 430 Chicago

Located in North Hollywood, CA

A striking American Art Deco “Trylon” penny scale, produced in 1939 by Mills Industries of Chicago in connection with the 1939 New York World’s Fair. Known as the Model 430 Trylon S...

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Cast Iron

Windsor Flowers 'Livia' Coffee Set For 12 Persons, Herend Hungary, 20th Century
Windsor Flowers 'Livia' Coffee Set For 12 Persons, Herend Hungary, 20th Century

Windsor Flowers 'Livia' Coffee Set For 12 Persons, Herend Hungary, 20th Century

By Herend

Located in Vienna, AT

A great admirer of this pattern was Queen Victoria of Great Britain, who commissioned a service with this pattern for Windsor Castle at the first World's Fair in London in 1851. Man...

Category

Mid-20th Century Hungarian Other Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Winged Victory
Winged Victory

Winged Victory

Located in PARIS, FR

His career earned him numerous public and private commissions and Sicard received various awards at fairs and exhibitions, including the medal of honor at the 1900 World's Fair and t...

Category

1910s French School Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

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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.