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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
Category

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
Category

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

It Happened at the World's Fair
Located in London, GB
Original US film poster for the 1963 musical comedy film It Happened at the World's Fair. This film
Category

Vintage 1960s American Posters

Materials

Paper

It Happened at the World's Fair
It Happened at the World's Fair
H 60 in W 40 in D 0.1 in
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
Category

Vintage 1930s Animal Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

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

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
Category

Vintage 1960s American Posters

Materials

Linen, Paper

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
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Curtains and Valances

Materials

Silk

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
Category

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
Category

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
Category

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

Frosted Cobalt Blue 1939 World Fair Bottle Lamp Base by Sarsaparilla
By Cvv Vianne
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Re-edition frosted cobalt blue 1939 World Fair bottle lamp base made by Sarsaparilla. The lamp base
Category

Vintage 1980s American Table Lamps

Materials

Art Glass

Pair of 1939 World's Fair Capital & Labor Turquoise Souvenir Ceramic Plates
By Homer Laughlin
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Pair of 1939 World's Fair Homer Laughlin Glazed Ceramic Souvenir Plates. Featuring two Aqua, glazed
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Decorative Art

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Plaster & Wood Trade Relief from 1897 World's Fair, Brussels
Located in Houston, TX
19th Century Plaster & Wood Trade Relief from 1897 World's Fair, Brussels
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Art Nouveau Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Plaster, Wood

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
Category

Vintage 1960s American Posters

Materials

Linen, Paper

MCM New York's World's Fair "Peace Through Understanding" Platter / Tray '64
Located in San Diego, CA
Cool and hard to find MCM New York's World's Fair "Peace Through Understanding" platter / tray
Category

Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Plastic

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
Category

20th Century American Art Deco Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Plastic

1939 World's Fair Marked Center Table by Alvar Aalto for Artek
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Sagaponack, NY
label from the 1939 World's Fair.
Category

Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Center Tables

Materials

Teak, Maple

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
Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Vanities

Materials

Mirror, Bakelite, Maple, Walnut, Burl

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
Category

1930s Art Deco Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Oil Pastel

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

"It Happened at the World's Fair", Lobby Card, USA 1963
Located in Cologne, DE
It Happened at the World's Fair, USA 1963, Director: Norman Taurog, Cast: Elvis Presley, Joan
Category

1960s Modern Interior Prints

Materials

Color

'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

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
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Steel

Original Vintage Advertising Poster New York World's Fair 1939 World Of Tomorrow
By Joseph Binder
Located in London, GB
Original vintage travel advertising poster for the World Fair event held in New York at Flushing
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Posters

Materials

Paper

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
Category

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
Category

Mid-20th Century American Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Wood

1961 New York's World's Fair Unisphere Rare Collectible Metal Sculpture Souvenir
Located in San Diego, CA
the 1961 New York World's Fair, featuring the iconic Unisphere. This striking piece embodies the
Category

20th Century American Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Eames Flag from the 1964 Worlds Fair for IBM
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
Very rare Eames flag from the 1964 World's Fair in Queens, NY. These flags were designed to sit
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Enamel, Steel

1939 World’s Fair NYC, 1000 piece Museum Quality Collection of Art & Objects
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

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

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
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Posters

Materials

Paper

Super Collectable World Fair Chicago 1893 Antique Tiffany & Co. Sterling Tray
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
serving tray with the Globe stamp placing the piece as being made and Exhibited at the World's Fair
Category

Antique 1890s American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

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

1939, New York Worlds Fair Fan “The Fan of Tomorrow” Trylone and Perisphe
Located in Newfoundland, PA
This is a very rare, extremely unusual original 1939 New York World’s Fair fan. There is a plaque
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Metal

1939 World's Fair Finnish Pavilion Coffee Table by Alvar Aalto for Artek
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Philadelphia, PA
World's Fair. The table has a solid teak top on laminated maple legs, it retains it's original customs
Category

Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

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
Category

Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Birch

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
Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Original Vintage New York World's Fair 1939 Poster by Joseph Binder Medium Forma
By Joseph Binder
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This poster, by Joseph Binder for the 1939 World’s Fair Poster features in the centermost portion
Category

1930s Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph

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
Category

1930s Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Photographic Paper, Plaster

"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
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Beaux Arts Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Monumental 1939 World’s Fair Heraldic Panel of Richard Neville, Earl of Warwick
By Gilbert Bayes
Located in Morristown, NJ
Monumental 1939 World’s Fair Heraldic Panel of Richard Neville, Earl of Warwick. Sculpted by
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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Steel

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

'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
Category

1920s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pastel, Cardboard

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
Category

1930s Abstract Geometric Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Gouache, Canvas, Plaster, Oil

Original Vintage Travel Poster Paris 1937 World Fair Villemot Bouissoud Art Deco
By Bernard Villemot
Located in London, GB
Original vintage travel advertising poster for the World's Fair in Paris May-November 1937
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Posters

Materials

Paper

Neo Art Deco 1939 New York World's Fair DC-3 Airplane Lamp Derico, Rick Ramírez
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Reedition 1939 World's Fair Airplane Art Deco Lamp based on the DC-3 passenger plane and the 1939
Category

Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Steel, Chrome

"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
Category

Vintage 1930s American Paintings

Materials

Paper

Mid Century modern - Grand Server boomerang bar /table 1960s, NYC Worlds Fair
By A.H. Stock
Located in Buffalo, NY
(139.7 cm) This model was showcased at the 1964 World’s Fair in New York City; the “Grand Server” was
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass

"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
Category

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
Category

1930s American Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Tempera, Oil, Canvas

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
Category

Vintage 1970s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

6 Art Deco 1939 New York World's Fair RCA Radio Advertising Cocktail Glasses Set
Located in San Diego, CA
New York World's Fair. These are Tom Collins or Zombie glasses. Each have the wonderful logo on the
Category

Vintage 1930s American Barware

Materials

Glass

Art Deco Signed Wolfgang Hoffmann for Romweber World's Fair Display Cabinet
By Wolfgang Hoffmann, Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in Forney, TX
1933-1936 Created for the 1933 Chicago World's Fair, one piece design, having a rectangular showcase
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Vitrines

Materials

Glass, Mahogany, Rosewood

Art Deco Wolfgang Hoffmann Romweber World's Fair Century of Progress Sideboard
By Wolfgang Hoffmann, Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in Forney, TX
the 1933 Chicago World's Fair, fine quality craftsmanship and construction, having a rectangular
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Birch, Mahogany, Rosewood

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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.

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