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Photograph of New York City s World s Fair, 1939
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a rare photograph of the New York World's by day. Photograph dimensions are 7.25" X 9.25".
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Vintage 1930s American Photography

1930s Sculpture / Maquette Dancers, 1939 San Francisco Worlds Fair
Located in San Francisco, CA
plaster in the style of Bay Area artist Ruth Cravath's work for the 1939 Worlds Fair on Treasure Island
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Slate

1964 New York World s Fair Kodak Pavilion Architectural Model
By Displaymasters
Located in Lafayette, CA
Architect - Will Burtin Germany, 1908-1972 Literature: Design for the Corporate World 1950
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Architectural Models

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Composition

Worlds Fair "Century of Progress" Radial Axis GE Fan
By General Electric
Located in Chicago, IL
Distributed at the 1933 Worlds Fair Chicago, this fan remains on e of the most rare fans from this
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Vintage 1930s American Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

Selection of Framed Original 1939 New York World s Fair Photos
By Acme Photo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These great original 1939 New York World's Fair photographs were official published publicity
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20th Century American Photography

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Other

12 Coalport "Worlds Fair of 1893" Cobalt Blue Soup Plates
By Coalport Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
caliber that they were displayed at the famous Worlds Fair held in Chicago, called the Chicago Exhibition
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Antique 1890s English Art Nouveau Porcelain

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Gold Leaf

Art Deco 1939 New York World s Fair Collectibles Only Poster Available
Located in Dallas, TX
Art Deco 1939 New York World's Fair collectibles only poster available Rare original laminated
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood, Paper

Trio Original 1940 New York Worlds Fair Stylin Administrative Jackets
By Caleb V. Smith Son
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a great Historical thing. Heavy cotton-twill khaki jackets with felted-cotton and silk ribbon trim, orange catalin Trylon & Perisphere buttons, partial silk/rayon inner lini...
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Quilts and Blankets

Vintage Mid Century Modern Eames Flag from IBM Pavilion Worlds Fair 1964
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
Eames Flag from the 1964 Worlds Fair in Queens New York with custom-made base. An example of Eames
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Mid-20th Century American Architectural Elements

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Enamel, Steel

Gilbert Rohde Herman Miller Art Deco 1933 World s Fair Dressers Matched Pair
By Gilbert Rohde, Herman Miller
Located in Dallas, TX
Gilbert Rohde Herman Miller Art Deco 1933 world's fair dressers matched pair Classic original
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Dressers

Materials

Aluminum

Gilbert Rohde Herman Miller Art Deco 1933 World s Fair Nightstands Matched Pair
By Gilbert Rohde, Herman Miller
Located in Dallas, TX
Gilbert Rohde Herman Miller Art Deco 1933 World's Fair Nightstands Matched Pair. End tables. Night
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Night Stands

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Aluminum

Art Deco Machine Age 1939 San Francisco Worlds Fair Souvenir Samson Table/ Art
By Shwayder Brothers
Located in Denver, CO
worlds fair. This was the Golden Gate International exposition celebrating among other things the city’s
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Decorative Art

Materials

Wood, Paper

Art Deco Machine Age Heroic - Style USSR Ephemera 1939 New York World s Fair
Located in Dallas, TX
Art Deco Machine Age Heroic USSR Ephemera 1939 New York World's Fair Supreme Supremacist Symbolism
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Vintage 1930s Russian Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Paper

"Verve: The French Review of Art", No s 5-6: 1939 the World s Fair Review
By Verve
Located in Holmfirth, GB
World's Fair, with original color lithograph covers of female nudes by Aristide Maillol. Verve
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Vintage 1930s French Beaux Arts Books

Materials

Paper

Machine Age Art Deco New York World s Fair Silver Plate Trivets by Reed Barton
By Reed Barton
Located in Dallas, TX
Machine Age Art Deco, New York World's fair silver plate trivets by Reed & Barton Two rare
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver Plate

World s Fair Chandelier
Located in Peekskill, NY
We were told that this one-of-a-kind handmade lamp originally came from the NY Worlds Fair. There
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

1967 Worlds Fair Art Piece
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
This great piece of art comes from the 1967 Worlds Fair. The premise behind it was, they would put
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Vintage 1960s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art

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Masonite

Louisiana World’s Fair Walnut Cabinet
Located in New Orleans, LA
at the 1904 St. Louis World’s Fair, also known as the Louisiana Purchase Exposition. Crafted of
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20th Century American Colonial Revival Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Brussels Worlds Fair Exibited Ceramic Vessel
Located in North Miami, FL
Worlds Fair Exposition.
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20th Century Belgian Vases

Roy Lichtenstein the World s Fair, 1964
By Roy Lichtenstein
Located in Brooklyn, NY
panorama” of the New York World’s Fair. A must have 60s Pop Art collectible. Medium: Offset lithograph
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Vintage 1960s Books

Materials

Paper

World s Fair Bronze Vase By Barbedienne
By Edouard Lievre, Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in New Orleans, LA
important history of decorative arts created to wow audiences on the World’s stage. Lièvre’s 19th-century
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Antique 19th Century French Japonisme Vases

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Bronze, Enamel

RCA 1939 New York Worlds Fair Radio
Located in Newfoundland, PA
RCA 1939 New York Worlds Fair Tube Radio, Model 40X56 Wood. The front of the Radio as the Trylon
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Decorative Objects

Rare 1964 New York Worlds Fair Benches
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in New York, NY
Four metal benches originally from the 1964 New York World’s Fair. Each bench has four cone form
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Iron, Steel

Rare 1939 New York Worlds Fair Fan
Located in Palm Springs, CA
This is a very rare, extremely unusual original 1939 New York World’s Fair fan. There is a plaque
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Vintage 1930s American More Furniture and Collectibles

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Metal

1939 Worlds Fair Frosted Glass Saturn Lamp.
Located in Peekskill, NY
commemorate the space theme of the 1939 New York World's Fair. The shade is made up of 2 pieces held together
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Vintage 1930s American Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

19thc Chicago Worlds Fair Bandana Dated 1893
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Souvenir of Chicago Worlds Fair Bandana Dated 1893 & framed behind glass.This bandana is in
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Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Political and Patriotic Memo...

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Cotton

1939 World s Fair Chrome Airplane Art Deco Lamp
Located in Van Nuys, CA
The 1939 World's Fair, held in New York, was a dazzling spectacle of innovation and progress. It
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Vintage 1930s Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Original Vintage Poster New York World s Fair 1939 World Of Tomorrow Modernism
By Joseph Binder
Located in London, GB
Original vintage travel advertising poster for the World Fair event held in New York at Flushing
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Posters

Materials

Paper

1939 World’s Fair Light Up Bottle Airplane Lamp
Located in Van Nuys, CA
1939 cobalt blue World's Fair vinaigrette bottle. The 1939 vinaigrette bottle was re-purposed for the
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Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Outstanding Model of The Atomium - Worlds Fair 1958
Located in New York, NY
Andre Waterkeyn, and constructed for the world's Fair 1958, in Brussells Belgium, Atomium is based on a
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20th Century Belgian Sculptures

Materials

Copper

1904 Exhibitor Advertising Poster, St Louis World Fair
Located in Surrey, BC
Beautiful as found Linen backed Poster for famous American Co. History. Michael hallanan, of New York, in the county and state of New York, have invented a new and improved Hors...
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Antique Early 1900s American Posters

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Linen, Paper

Sevres Swan Vase from 1900 Paris World s Fair
Located in New Orleans, LA
This extraordinary Sèvres vase was made for and exhibited at the 1900 Paris World's Fair. Large
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Early 20th Century Vases

1939 World s Fair Glass Planetary Desk Lamp Of Saturn
Located in Chicago, IL
commemoration of the 1939 World's Fair in New York. Conical art deco etched glass base brass spacer with reverse
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Vintage 1940s American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Rare Medical Chair Featured in World s Fair in 1904
Located in Milford, NH
different positions. McDannold surgical chairs won the Highest Prize at the St. Louis World Fair in 1904. A
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Antique 19th Century American Swivel Chairs

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Iron

Extraordinary Art Deco Painting of World s Fair Hall, Rosenfeld
By Arthur Rossfield
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This dramatic view of a World's Fair hall leading to an exhibit area, probably from the 1939-40 New
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Vintage 1930s American Paintings

Materials

Canvas

1939 World s Fair Japanese Pav Bronze Patinated Iron Souvenir
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A great 1939 World's Fair souvenir from the Japanese pavillion. It was made in three sizes and this
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Vintage 1930s Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Original Poster-Chapellier-Transvaal Boer-World s Fair Africa, 1900
By Philippe Chapellier
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Original Poster-Chapellier-Transvaal Boer-World's Fair Africa, 1900 Very rare poster for the
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Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Posters

Materials

Paper

Rare Impressive Banner for the 1939 New York World s Fair
Located in New York, NY
of the 1939 New York World's Fair. Over 12' in length, the cotton banner is dyed a deep blue, with
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20th Century American Decorative Objects

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Cotton

TWO GREAT AIRPLANES LAMPS MADE FOR THE WORLD FAIR 1939
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TWO GREAT AIRPLANES LAMPS DESIGN FOR THE WORLD FAIR 1939. TALL MADE ON 1939 H 14" X 14
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Vintage 1930s American Table Lamps

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Glass, Wood

Original Vintage World s Fair Poster 1937 Exposition Internationale Paris France
Located in London, GB
World's Fair / Exposition Internationale held in Paris France featuring a great design in the red, white
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Vintage 1930s French Posters

Materials

Paper

Original Vintage Poster Exposicao Colonial Exhibition Porto World Fair Portugal
Located in London, GB
Porto Portugal in 1934, a world fair showcasing Portugal's colonies in Africa and Asia with the exhibits
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Vintage 1930s Portuguese Posters

Materials

Paper

Ceiling Light from the 1964 World s Fair American 1960 s
Located in Jersey City, NJ
used in the Outdoor Pavillion of the 1964 World's Fair in Flushing, Queens. Can be used outdoors. Ten
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Vintage 1960s American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Group of Six 1964 World s Fair "Globe" Ceiling Fixtures American
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Original ceiling fixtures from the Outdoor Pavillion of the 1964 World's Fair in Flushing, Queens
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Vintage 1960s American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

John Elder Jersey Central Railroad 1939 World s Fair Model Train
By John Elder
Located in Stamford, CT
Worldʼs Fair "The World of Tomorrow" Train House.
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Vintage 1930s American Industrial Mounted Objects

Materials

Copper

Rare Walnut Alum Cabinet for IBM Pav, NY Worlds Fair
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Amarillo, TX
Rare walnut & Alum cab. manufactured for IBM Pav, NY Worlds Fair.
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Vintage 1960s American Cabinets

Materials

Aluminum

1893 World s Fair Columbian Exhibition Christopher Columbus Bronze Charge Plaque
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique 1893 World's Fair Columbian Exhibition Christopher Columbus Bronze Charge Plaque
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Other Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Bronze

Rare Sheet Metal Tray from New York World s Fair, 1939
Located in Uppsala, SE
World's Fair 1939. The front side with a few scratches and marks from normal use, backside with a bit of
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Barware

Materials

Sheet Metal

Original Vintage Travel Poster New York World s Fair Trylon Perisphere Libertas
By John Atherton
Located in London, GB
Original vintage travel advertising poster for the World Fair event held in New York at the
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Posters

Materials

Paper

Rare Grand Server Convertible Bar Designed for the World s Fair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
the 1964 World’s Fair in New York City; the "Grand Server" was manufactured by A.H. Stock in a limited
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Vintage 1960s American Dry Bars

Original Vintage Poster New York World s Fair Modernist Trylon Perisphere Design
Located in London, GB
Original vintage poster for the World Fair held in New York at Flushing Meadows-Corona Park from 30
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Posters

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Paper

Renaissance Style Fountain Model Presented at the 1851 World Fair
By Val D Osne Foundry
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Then, it’s circa 1851, that Hubert Lavigne realizes the model of our Neo-Renaissance style monumental fountain for the Val d’Osne foundry. Resting on an octagonal foot adorned with s...
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Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Fountains

Materials

Stone, Iron

Street Lights, Original Lighting from The 1964 World s Fair Queens, NYC
Located in Jersey City, NJ
The original Luminaires that brightened the skies over NYC's 1964-65 WORLD'S FAIR. These are the
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Antique 1939 World s Fair Enamel Top Kitchen Dining Table Chairs Set
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique 1939 World's Fair Enamel top kitchen dining table & chairs set.
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Vintage 1930s North American Art Deco Dining Room Sets

Materials

Porcelain, Wood

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
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Antique 1890s American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Original Poster By L Cappiello For The 1937 World Fair Exposition Internationale
By Leonetto Cappiello
Located in London, GB
the 1937 World's Fair / Exposition Internationale held in Paris, France. Great design in the red
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Vintage 1930s French Posters

Materials

Paper

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
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Posters

Materials

Paper

Rare Grand Server Convertible Bar/Coffee Table Designed for the World s Fair
By A.H. Stock
Located in Van Nuys, CA
holder drops down and slides the top closed. This model was showcased at the 1964 World’s Fair in New
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

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