Worlds Fair

Reedition 1939 World's Fair Airplane Art Deco Lamp based on the DC-3 passenger plane and the 1939 New York World's Fair commemorative bottle designed by Rick Ramírez for Derico Light...

Painted by Dunbar Beck, one of America's finest muralists in the 1930s and 1940s, this classic example of Art Deco stylized allegorical painting served as a study for a series of mur...

Florence McClung Entrance to the Enchanted Island (Chicago World's Fair), 1933 Signed lower right Watercolor on paper 10 1/2 x 14 inches Florence McClung was a pioneering Texas pai...

He also did important work in the Art Deco period, including a poster for the 1939-40 World's Fair in New York, which provided a dizzying, high-level view of the fair's location in m...

A distinguished set of dining chairs designed by Jacob Kjær for the Paris World Fair of 1937. The chairs are characterized by a refined geometric backrest with vertical spindles, exe...

Literature: American Art from the New York World's Fair 1939, Poughkeepsie, 1987, no. 11, p. 41, illustrated.

We are offering a set of 6 art deco RCA Radio advertising frosted glasses that are from the 1939 New York World's Fair. These are Tom Collins or Zombie glasses.

In 1932 Wolfgang was asked to assist Urban in developing the color scheme for the 1933-34 Chicago World’s Fair “A Century of Progress”. He was also commissioned to design the interio...

In 1932 Wolfgang was asked to assist Urban in developing the color scheme for the 1933-34 Chicago World’s Fair “A Century of Progress”. He was also commissioned to design the interio...

NYC 1939 World's Fair Mural Study American Scene WPA Modern Mid 20th Century Eugene Savage (1883 – 1978) 1939 World’s Fair Mural Study 45 x 30 inches Oil on Canvas Signed lower righ...

With its large horizontal format, richly detailed imagery and important World’s Fair connection, this original 1910 poster is especially appealing to collectors of Belgian art, inter...

This piece came from the personal collection of Thierry Despont (1948 - 2023), perhaps best known for his architectural practice—which played integral roles in the restoration of the...

In 1939, Alvar Aalto was commissioned to create the Finnish pavilion for the World's Fair in New York. This chair was presented as part of his vision.

Designer : Gilbert Rohde Model ; Dresser 4041 Honeymoon Furniture for Young America, Maker : Kroehler Exhibited : 'America at Home' at the New York World's Fair 1940. Created by...

This work is hand signed in ink by the artist “Feininger” in the lower left image. It is also dated in black ink "1938" next to the signature. It is titled in pencil “Sketch for Mur...

This set of seven bentwood café chairs carries the kind of story that makes vintage worth chasing — brought home by their original owners from the 1933 Chicago World's Fair, and stil...

A vibrant pictorial map of San Francisco’s Chinatown, created by Ethel Chun in 1939. It is rendered in striking tones of traditional Chinese red and yellow. Oriented with west at the...

Antique French Églomisé Casket - Souvenir from Lyon, circa 1894 A charming French antique casket from circa 1890s with gilt brass fittings and clear glass panels. The hinged lid fea...

Unusual Cast Iron & Led World Globe. ROTATING. sculpture / desk accessory, Smooth 360* rotation, (see vedio) gentleman I purchased it from claims it was made for the Worlds Fair ??

This pendant was designed for exhibit for the Czechoslovakia Pavilion at the Brussels World Fair in 1958. The shade is in remarkable condition with no scratches, cracks or chips, th...

This pendant was designed for exhibit for the Czechoslovakia Pavilion at the Brussels World Fair in 1958. The shade is in remarkable condition with no scratches, cracks or chips, th...

Grosfeld House Latice back Lucite Chairs Designed by Lorin Jackson for the Glassic Collection The collection debuted at the 1939 Worlds Fair They are upholstered in the original Fleu...

These exhibitions were an important early step toward the international exhibitions and world fairs that would later become a defining feature of 19th-century culture.

Rare desk chair by Gideon Kramer created 1962 for the worlds fair in Seattle. Height is adjustable.

Meiji Period (1868-1912) – Ca. 1880/1890 This group of portraits was shown at Chicago World’s Fair in 1893. DIMENSIONS (Framed) Width: 24” inches Height: 57.5

This remarkable Vintage Art Deco "Saturn" ashtray, designed by Revere as a collectible souvenir for the 1937 World's Fair, exemplifies the bold aesthetic and innovative craftsmanship...

Bearing the label: Arte Nuova Murano Grand prize World fair brussels 1958.

Dimensions: H: 78.5 cm / 2' 7'' D: 53 cm / 21'' Exhibitions: In Paris 1937 at the World's Fair, Gunnar Nylund's garden urns were placed on the terrace outside the Swedish Pavillion.

This wall hanging sculpture of a mask was part of the Japanese exhibition in the 1970 World's Fair in Osaka and was made by artist, Taro Okamoto (1911-1996).

PANAMA PACIFIC LINE - CHICAGO WORLD'S FAIR - A CENTURY OF PROGRESS Authentic original art deco World's Fair travel poster Artist: Anonymous Condition: B Dimensions: 23 x 29.2 in. / 5...

Most likely displayed at a World's Fair or exhibition.

Has characteristic stripes trend theme from the 1933/1934 Century of Progress Chicago Worlds Fair. Black Vitrolite glass top bound by chrome accents, and tubular chrome cross stret...

EVENT: The Ladies Auxiliary of the Swedish American World's Fair Committee was an influential community organization of around 250 women.

Eshelman, along with Wharton Esherick, James Prestini, and Bob Stocksdale, represented the United States for wood crafts at the 1958 Brussels Worlds Fair. In 1964 Eshelman was includ...

He became an informal spokesperson for the carvers of Brienz, and eventually convinced the Schnitzlerschule School to participate in the 1893 Chicago World's Fair. Huggler specialize...

Designed by Gustav Siegel for World Fair in Paris. Measures: Armchair: H 76 cm, W 53 cm, D 53 cm.

Michael Andersen's son Daniel won the Gold Medal at the World's Fair in Brussel in 1935. These pieces were designed by him.

The design of this chair was done for the Miami Pavilion of the House of Tomorrow for the 1933-1934 Chicago World’s Fair.

In 1897, he was awarded an honorary medal at the Salon, and he served on the jury of the Salon during the 1900 World's Fair in Paris.

I believe these figures are based on a design by Japanese metal artist Takahashi Keiten for the 1939 World's Fair representing the traditional Awa Odori festival dancers.

The firm enjoyed widespread success almost from its inception, winning a gold medal at the 1889 Paris World's Fair and participating in numerous World’s Fairs where pieces were sold ...

We like the set because of its simplicity and because they may have debut at a World's Fair. They show some wear. Unsigned. Not dated.

He bought his first camera at the 1939 World's Fair for 39 cents, but he did not start taking photographs as a vocation until he was a paratrooper in occupied Japan following World W...

The gas turbine Bison series of vehicles were built and shown at 1964 World's Fair. Not sure what the construction is but the piece has substantial weight .

Designed by Ivar Ålenius Björk (1905-1978) for the New York Worlds Fair in 1939. It was manufactured by Ystad Metall and now being reproduced by Skultuna. 21st century.

Designed by Ivar Ålenius Björk (1905-1978) for the New York Worlds Fair in 1939. It was manufactured by Ystad Metall and now being reproduced by Skultuna. 21st century.

Designed by Ivar Ålenius Björk (1905-1978) for the New York Worlds Fair in 1939. It was manufactured by Ystad Metall and now being reproduced by Skultuna. 21st century.

Designed by Ivar Ålenius Björk (1905-1978) for the New York Worlds Fair in 1939. It was manufactured by Ystad Metall and now being reproduced by Skultuna. 21st century.

Designed by Ivar Ålenius Björk (1905-1978) for the New York Worlds Fair in 1939. It was manufactured by Ystad Metall and now being reproduced by Skultuna. 21st century.

Designed by Ivar Ålenius Björk (1905-1978) for the New York Worlds Fair in 1939. It was manufactured by Ystad Metall and now being reproduced by Skultuna. 21st century.

Designed by Ivar Ålenius Björk (1905-1978) for the New York Worlds Fair in 1939. It was manufactured by Ystad Metall and now being reproduced by Skultuna. 21st century.

Designed by Ivar Ålenius Björk (1905-1978) for the New York Worlds Fair in 1939. It was manufactured by Ystad Metall and now being reproduced by Skultuna. 21st century.

Designed by Ivar Ålenius Björk (1905-1978) for the New York Worlds Fair in 1939. It was manufactured by Ystad Metall and now being reproduced by Skultuna. 21st century.

Designed by Ivar Ålenius Björk (1905-1978) for the New York Worlds Fair in 1939. It was manufactured by Ystad Metall and now being reproduced by Skultuna. 21st century.

Designed by Ivar Ålenius Björk (1905-1978) for the New York Worlds Fair in 1939. It was manufactured by Ystad Metall and now being reproduced by Skultuna. 21st century.

Designed by Ivar Ålenius Björk (1905-1978) for the New York Worlds Fair in 1939. It was manufactured by Ystad Metall and now being reproduced by Skultuna. 21st century.

Deskey's design was inspired by the Trylon sphere exhibited at 1939 World's Fair. Both wrought iron shanks are signed Bennett and have an impressed logo.    

Designed by Ivar Ålenius Björk (1905-1978) for the New York Worlds Fair in 1939. It was manufactured by Ystad Metall and now being reproduced by Skultuna. 21st century.

Designed by Ivar Ålenius Björk (1905-1978) for the New York Worlds Fair in 1939. It was manufactured by Ystad Metall and now being reproduced by Skultuna. 21st century.

Exhibitions and Important Houses: - 1862 International Exhibition (The 3rd World Expo) - 1878 & 1900 Paris World's fair - 1894 Exposition Internationale d'Anvers 1894 (Internat...