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Model 60 Stool, Alvar Aalto, Artek, 1950/1960s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Maison Carré and the Finnish pavilions at the Paris (1937) and New York (1939) World's Fairs. In 1935
Category

1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Worlds Fair

Materials

Birch

Model HB96 Chest of Drawers, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas AB
By Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
. Alvar Aalto (1898-1976) is probably the most famous Finnish architect and designer in the world. Aalto
Category

1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Worlds Fair

Materials

Birch

Pair of Greenwich Village artist Rebaje Hammered Copper and Brass Cuff Links
By Francisco Rebajes
Located in Ferndale, MI
Metropolitan Museum of art, Brooklyn Museum and 1939 Worlds fair. As he prospered outfitting the greater public
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Worlds Fair

Materials

Brass, Copper

Pair of Shearling Chairs by Alfred Christensen, Denmark circa 1950
By Alfred Christensen
Located in San Angelo, TX
for the 1929 World's Fair in Barcelona. The chair, with its chromed steel frame and leather cushion
Category

1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Worlds Fair

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

"Racers Pass the President s House" Philadelphia Blended Whisky Ad
By Everett Henry
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Building, the U. S. Government Building and the Building service center, all at the New York World’s Fair
Category

1950s Other Art Style Vintage Worlds Fair

Materials

Board, Gouache

TOAST TO THE BAR MITZVA Modernist Judaica Oil Painting
By Joseph Wolins
Located in Surfside, FL
in New York, in 1947). He also exhibited at the World's Fair and he was the recipient of numerous
Category

20th Century American Modern Vintage Worlds Fair

Materials

Canvas, Oil

New York City Tenement Family Modernist WPA Era Oil Painting Wolins
By Joseph Wolins
Located in Surfside, FL
1947). He also exhibited at the World's Fair and he was the recipient of numerous honors and awards
Category

20th Century American Modern Vintage Worlds Fair

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Mervin Jules Folk Singer Portrait, Signed
By Mervin Jules
Located in New York, NY
(prize); "World's Fair, New York", 1939; Golden Gate Exposition, 1939; Carnegie Institute, 1941, 1944-45
Category

20th Century American Modern Vintage Worlds Fair

Materials

Masonite, Oil

Israeli "Inbal Dancers at Midnight" Modernist Dance painting
By Joseph Wolins
Located in Surfside, FL
exhibited at the World's Fair and he was the recipient of numerous honors and awards. Wolins' work is held
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Vintage Worlds Fair

Materials

Oil

Ditmar Urbach Drip Glaze Brussels Style Vase, Czechoslovakia 1960s
By Ditmar Urbach
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Czechoslovak pavilion at the Brussels World Fair 1958; the Czechoslovak pavilion won the first prize at the
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Worlds Fair

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Model 915 Side Table, Alvar Aalto, Artek, 1950/1960s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
. Alvar Aalto (1898-1976) is probably the most famous Finnish architect and designer in the world. Aalto
Category

1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Worlds Fair

Materials

Birch, Paint

King Dukes of Savoy Mural (16 x 6 ) by Peter Ostuni
By Peter Ostuni
Located in Hanover, MA
. After the World's Fair, the hotel was demolished in 1965 to make way for Skidmore Owens & Merrill's
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Worlds Fair

Materials

Plexiglass

Original a Europa Avianca a sus ordenes vintage travel poster to Paris
Located in Spokane, WA
opened to the public. Designed by Gustave Eiffel as the entrance arch for the 1889 World’s Fair, it
Category

1960s American Realist Vintage Worlds Fair

Materials

Lithograph

Vicke Linstrand 2 glass table lamps for Kosta Sweden 1960 Signed
By Vicke Lindstrand
Located in Paris, FR
the Stockholm World Fair in 1930, where he presented twelve glass vases with enamel decor in exotic
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Worlds Fair

Materials

Glass

Lomonosov Porcelain Set of 4 Dinner Plates, Cobalt Net in Blue&Gold
By Lomonosov
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
symbol of Russian porcelain. It received gold medal at the World Fair in Brussels in 1958 and is
Category

Late 20th Century Russian Vintage Worlds Fair

Materials

Gold

"Money Lender" WPA American Scene Social Realism Modern Mid 20th Century
By Mervin Jules
Located in New York, NY
Modern Art, 1941 (prize); "World's Fair, New York", 1939; Golden Gate Exposition, 1939; Carnegie
Category

1940s American Modern Vintage Worlds Fair

Materials

Oil, Board

Pair of Model A622A Flush Mounts, Alvar Aalto, Valaistustyö, 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Valaistustyö
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
New York (1939) World's Fairs. In 1935, Alvar Aalto founded Artek, a well-known Finnish furniture and
Category

1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Worlds Fair

Materials

Metal

Pair of Teak Aalto Model 60 Stools, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1940s
By Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
(1937) and New York (1939) World's Fairs. In 1935, Alvar Aalto founded Artek, a well-known Finnish
Category

1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Worlds Fair

Materials

Birch, Teak

Alvar Aalto Rare Writing Table from Otaniemi Technical University, 1960s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Finnish pavilions at the Paris (1937) and New York (1939) World's Fairs. In 1935, Alvar Aalto founded
Category

1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Worlds Fair

Materials

Metal

"Abstraction, " Rolph Scarlett, ca 1947, abstract expressionism, gouache
By Rolph Scarlett
Located in Wiscasset, ME
furniture and creating several pavilions at the 1939 World’s Fair and stage sets for the Rockettes at Radio
Category

1940s Abstract Expressionist Vintage Worlds Fair

Materials

Gouache

Eric Jourdan - Brown-it-or Pitcher
By Eric Jourdan
Located in PARIS, FR
made of casted aluminium with a walnut handle. This model was showcased during the 1992 World’s fair
Category

Late 20th Century French Modern Vintage Worlds Fair

Materials

Aluminum

1988 poster after Charles Loupot for the Saint-Raphaël Quinquina aperitif
By Charles Loupot
Located in PARIS, FR
balloon in the brand's colors for the 1900 Paris World's Fair, piloted by the aeronaut Léon Lair. Sold in
Category

1980s Art Deco Vintage Worlds Fair

Materials

Paper

Tiffany Co. Sterling Silver Shell-Shaped Dish
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
gold medal for jewelry and a grand prize for silverware at the Paris World Fair Exposition. The luxury
Category

Mid-20th Century American Vintage Worlds Fair

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Tiffany Co. Sterling Silver 1950 Bowl in Mid-Century Modern Style
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
silverware at the Paris World Fair Exposition. The luxury brand’s enduring legacy remains vibrant to this day
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Worlds Fair

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Starck Andersen Crackle Glaze Blue Decor Lamp, 1960s
By Michael Andersen Son, Marianne Starck
Located in Copenhagen, DK
was created by Michael Andersen's son, Daniel Andersen, and awarded a Gold Medal at the World's Fair
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Worlds Fair

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Pair of Tiffany Co. Sterling Silver Salt Pepper Shakers Mid-Century Modern
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
silverware at the Paris World Fair Exposition. The luxury brand’s enduring legacy remains vibrant to this day
Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Worlds Fair

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Flower Still Life, Impressionist Oil Painting by Gustave Weigand
By Gustave Weigand
Located in Long Island City, NY
(medal), the Allied Artists of America in 1937 (prize), and the World's Fair in St. Louis (medal). He
Category

1940s American Impressionist Vintage Worlds Fair

Materials

Oil

Danish Modern Marianne Starck for Ma&S Large Wall Decor Women in a Row, 1960s
By Marianne Starck, Michael Andersen Son
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Worlds Fair in Brussels in 1935. The firing has a large influence on the color and how the colors
Category

1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Worlds Fair

Materials

Ceramic

"Silvery Day, " William Thon, ink wash, sailboats, coastal, modernist
By William Thon
Located in Wiscasset, ME
Society of Artists and Salmagundi Club. During the 1939-40 New York World's Fair, the oil painting he
Category

20th Century Modern Vintage Worlds Fair

Materials

Ink

"At Sea, " William Thon, ink wash, sailboat, modernist, 20th century
By William Thon
Located in Wiscasset, ME
Society of Artists and Salmagundi Club. During the 1939-40 New York World's Fair, the oil painting he
Category

20th Century Modern Vintage Worlds Fair

Materials

Ink

Rare Wardrobe, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1940s
By Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
(1898-1976) is probably the most famous Finnish architect and designer in the world. Aalto graduated as
Category

1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Worlds Fair

Materials

Birch, Plywood, Paint

Tiffany Co. Sterling Silver Notepad Holder
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
grand prize for silverware at the Paris World Fair Exposition. The luxury brand’s enduring legacy
Category

20th Century American Vintage Worlds Fair

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Tiffany Co. Sterling Silver Scalloped Sauce Gravy Ladle in Saint James Pattern
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
silverware at the Paris World Fair Exposition. The luxury brand’s enduring legacy remains vibrant to this day
Category

20th Century American Vintage Worlds Fair

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Otto Fenn 1956 Andy Warhol photograph
By Otto Fenn
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
painted murals for the 1939 World’s Fair and the passenger ship America. He had an extensive collection of
Category

1950s Pop Art Vintage Worlds Fair

Materials

Photographic Paper

"SEER" GESSO CARVED OIL ON WOOD PANEL HOUSTON ARTIST MID CENTURY MODERN
Located in San Antonio, TX
works, including a giant cornet for the jazz stage at the 1984 World's Fair in New Orleans, Louisiana
Category

20th Century Impressionist Vintage Worlds Fair

Materials

Oil, Gesso, Wood

Mid-Century Glass Hanging Pendant or Wall Light Brussels WorldExpo 1958 (no:18)
Located in Almelo, NL
during the Brussels World Fair 1958. The lampshade is in excellent original condition. The original metal
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Space Age Vintage Worlds Fair

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Mid-Century Glass Hanging Pendant or Wall Light Brussels WorldExpo 1958 (no:13)
Located in Almelo, NL
during the Brussels World Fair 1958. The lampshade is in excellent original condition. The original metal
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Space Age Vintage Worlds Fair

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Louis Poulsen, two industrial pendant lamps Arbejdspendel, Denmark, 1950s
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Forserum, SE
1924 with Poul Henningsen, resulting in fixtures for the Paris World’s Fair. The following year, Louis
Category

1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Worlds Fair

Materials

Brass, Enamel, Steel

Tiffany Co. Sterling Silver Candlestick with Natural Motifs
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
silverware at the Paris World Fair Exposition. The luxury brand’s enduring legacy remains vibrant to this day
Category

20th Century English Vintage Worlds Fair

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Washington Square
Located in Sheffield, MA
-46; Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, 1938, 1940, 1942, 1944, 1946; Golden Gate Exposition, 1939; World
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Vintage Worlds Fair

Materials

Oil

Vintage Eliel Saarinen "Blue" Chairs- a Pair
By Eliel Saarinen
Located in Charleston, SC
the 1900 World's Fair. In his country, Saarinen is best known as the Dean of Cranbrook during that
Category

1980s Finnish Art Deco Vintage Worlds Fair

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Paint

Hail Victoria
By George Marinko
Located in Los Angeles, CA
with other prestigious institutions. He showed at the New York World’s Fair and the Golden Gate
Category

1950s American Realist Vintage Worlds Fair

Materials

Board

pelican candy jar blown glass
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
. Following the 1900 Paris World's Fair, several French artists (Hector Guimard, Eugène Grasset, Raoul
Category

1940s Argentine Art Deco Vintage Worlds Fair

Materials

Blown Glass

Model DL 82 Table, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1950s
By Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
(1898-1976) is probably the most famous Finnish architect and designer in the world. Aalto graduated as
Category

1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Worlds Fair

Materials

Laminate, Birch

Original Spokane (WA.) Colorful Capital Fun Map vintage poster
Located in Spokane, WA
. This original poster was created three years before the 1974 World’s Fair. Spokane is also known for
Category

1970s American Modern Vintage Worlds Fair

Materials

Lithograph

Rare Adrian Pearsall Sofa with End Tables Displayed at Habitat 67, Expo 67
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in New York, NY
University and then built as a pavilion for Expo 67, the World's Fair held from April to October 1967
Category

Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Worlds Fair

Materials

Travertine, Wrought Iron

Set of 36 Exquise Baccarat Polignac Crystal Pieces, France, 1950
By Baccarat
Located in Rijssen, NL
secret formula to obtain a crystal of unparalleled purity. In 1855, for the first World Fair in Paris
Category

1950s French Other Vintage Worlds Fair

Materials

Crystal

"Helios, God of the Sun", Large, Spectacular Art Deco Bronze Sculpture by De Lue
By Donald De Lue
Located in Philadelphia, PA
the Boy Scout Memorial in Washington, D.C., the Rocket Thrower for the 1964 New York World's Fair, and
Category

1950s American Art Deco Vintage Worlds Fair

Materials

Bronze

Joseph Wolins WPA Artist Dancing, Torah Modernist Judaica Cubist Oil Painting
By Joseph Wolins
Located in Surfside, FL
the World's Fair and he was the recipient of numerous honors and awards. Wolins' work is held by
Category

20th Century American Modern Vintage Worlds Fair

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Tiffany Co. Sterling Silver Pair of Cachepots with Floral Motifs
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
grand prize for silverware at the Paris World Fair Exposition. The luxury brand’s enduring legacy
Category

20th Century Danish Vintage Worlds Fair

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Zittend Naakt (Seated Nude) /// Figurative Girl Lady Pencil Drawing Woman Art
By Hendrik Paulides
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
his career. He would later create murals for the Paris World Fair in 1937. Paulides later died in
Category

1950s Modern Vintage Worlds Fair

Materials

Pencil, Graphite

Tiffany Co. Sterling Silver Bar Pitcher in Mid-Century Modern Style
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
grand prize for silverware at the Paris World Fair Exposition. The luxury brand’s enduring legacy
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Worlds Fair

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Tall Vase by Marianne Starck for MA&S Persia Glaze Colorful Decor, Danish 1960s
By Marianne Starck, Michael Andersen Son
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
medal for this at the Worlds Fair in Brussels in 1935. The firing has a large influence on the color
Category

1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Worlds Fair

Materials

Ceramic

Tiffany Co. by Paloma Picasso 18k Gold Rare Starburst Earrings
By Tiffany Co., Paloma Picasso
Located in New York, NY
silverware at the Paris World Fair Exposition. The luxury brand’s enduring legacy remains vibrant to this day
Category

20th Century American Vintage Worlds Fair

Materials

Gold

Pups in the Pit — American Realism
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
New York World's Fair Exhibit of Contemporary Art in 1939 when he was only twenty-three years old; he
Category

1940s American Realist Vintage Worlds Fair

Materials

Lithograph

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
their emblematic Soleil armchair (gold medal at the 1958 Brussels World’s Fair) in the decoration of the
Category

1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Worlds Fair

Materials

Steel

Tiffany Co. Sterling Silver Large Centerpiece Bowl in Mid-Century Modern Style
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
grand prize for silverware at the Paris World Fair Exposition. The luxury brand’s enduring legacy
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Worlds Fair

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

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Vintage Worlds Fair For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal vintage worlds fair for your home. A vintage worlds fair — often made from metal, paper and wood — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect vintage worlds fair — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A vintage worlds fair made by Art Deco designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. A well-made vintage worlds fair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Gilbert Rohde, Herman Miller and A.H. Stock are consistently popular.

How Much is a Vintage Worlds Fair?

Prices for a vintage worlds fair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $75 and can go as high as $148,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,628.