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Tiffany Co. Sterling Silver 1930 Shoehorn in Art Deco Style
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Paris World Fair Exposition. The luxury brand’s enduring legacy remains vibrant to this day. Please
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

A Path in the Forest by Frans Binjé ( Luik 1835 – 1900 Brussels) Belgian
Located in Knokke, BE
the World Fair in 1894; exhibitions in Berlin 1896, Belgian pavilion at the Paris World Fair 1900
Category

19th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"I m Sorry to Bother You About Our Bills..." Saturday Evening Post Illustration
By Dean Cornwell
Located in Fort Washington, PA
, 1939 World's Fair.
Category

1910s Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

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 Portrait Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

VILLEROY BOCH METTLACH 1890 Phanolith Neo Classic Green Cameo Amphora
By Villeroy Boch, Mettlach, Jean-Baptiste Stahl
Located in Miami, FL
gold medal at the 1900 Paris World's Fair. Partly influenced by Art Nouveau, Jean-Baptiste Stahl took
Category

Antique 1890s German Neoclassical Vases

Materials

Porcelain

"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 Mixed Media

Materials

Oil, Gesso, Wood

Untitled Walter Clark Pastel
By Walter Clark
Located in Hudson, NY
and 1904 St. Louis Worlds Fairs. His work is represented in many public and private institutions. As a
Category

Early 20th Century American Drawings

Materials

Oil Pastel, Paper

The Ferris Wheel
By Carole Garland
Located in Palm Desert, CA
of this kind was designed for the 1893 World's Fair in Chicago by George Washington Ferris. The 48
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Snails Shell Vase Attributed to Mihaly Nagy for Zsolnay
By Zsolnay, Mihály Kapás Nagy
Located in Palm Beach, FL
recognition at international exhibitions including the 1878 World Fair in Paris, where they received a Grand
Category

Antique Early 1900s Hungarian Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Earthenware

Original Vintage Travel Map Poster Barcelona Map International Exposition Spain
Located in London, GB
are full - as well as symbols advertising the construction company Uralita that sponsored the World
Category

Vintage 1920s Spanish Posters

Materials

Paper

1937 original poster illustrated map of the Exposition Internationale
Located in PARIS, FR
invaluable collector’s piece, offering a fascinating glimpse into the grandeur of 1930s world fairs, the
Category

1930s Prints and Multiples

Materials

Paper, Lithograph, Linen

Pair of Rare 1930s industrial Bauhaus KG Pendant Lamps by K.G. Lindesvärd
By Bröderna Malmströms Metallvarufabrik
Located in Forserum, SE
buildings. It was also featured at the 1939 New York World’s Fair. The model was available in three sizes
Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Steel, Chrome

Japanese Antique Meiji Period Satsuma Vase Pair Hand Painted by Gyokuzan
Located in Newark, England
turn promoted Japanese arts via various world’s fairs, beginning in Vienna at the world fair in 1873
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

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 Wall Lights and Sconces

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 Wall Lights and Sconces

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

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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 Candlesticks

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

"Spear Dancer", Spectacular, Rare Bronze with Male Nude by Brenda Putnam
By Brenda Putnam
Located in Philadelphia, PA
a a large male nude swimming atop a stylized wave -- for the 1939 New York World's Fair. This
Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

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 Landscape Paintings

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

Vintage 1980s Finnish Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Paint

Tiffany Co. Sterling Silver 1883 Bowl
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
and a grand prize for silverware at the Paris World Fair Exposition. Its exceptionally enduring legacy
Category

Antique 1880s Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Seagulls
Located in PARIS, FR
class in 1898. At the World's Fair in 1900, he won a silver medal. He was named Knight of the Legion of
Category

Early 1900s French School Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble

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 Still-life Paintings

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

Vintage 1940s Argentine Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Blown Glass

Fortunato Galli "Sea Nymph" White Marble Sculpture
By Fortunato Galli
Located in Astoria, NY
tradition captured the imagination of visitors to world fairs who were entranced by the technical skill on
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble

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

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables

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 Landscape Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Landscape from french countryside
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
the 1900 World's Fair and finally a gold medal in 1911 with a large painting of the forest of
Category

1880s Barbizon School Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

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 Sofas

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

Vintage 1950s French Other Glass

Materials

Crystal

Pair of Baccarat Signed, Extra Large Ginkgo Crystal Vases, France
By Baccarat
Located in Rijssen, NL
-kept secret formula to obtain a crystal of unparalleled purity. In 1855, for the first World Fair in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Vases

Materials

Crystal

BOIN TABURET Silver-plated bronze centerpiece, Napoleon III period
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
exceptional quality of its chiseling and the elegance of its compositions. Present at the Paris World
Category

Antique 19th Century French Centerpieces

Materials

Silver, Bronze

"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

Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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 Figurative Paintings

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 Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Tiffany Co. Sterling Silver 1927 Child s Plate / Dish with Animal Motifs
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
1878, Tiffany won the gold medal for jewelry and a grand prize for silverware at the Paris World Fair
Category

Vintage 1920s American Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Tiffany Co. Sterling Silver 1923 Platter Tray in Art Deco 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

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Sterling Silver

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 Nude Drawings and Watercolors

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 Pitchers

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Study of a buffalo
By Victor Prouve
Located in PARIS, FR
and 1900 World's Fairs. His work was fruitful, punctuated by public commissions and collaborations
Category

Early 20th Century Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pencil

Study of a buffalo
Study of a buffalo
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Baccarat Signed, Exquise Extra Large Ginkgo Crystal Vase, France
By Baccarat
Located in Rijssen, NL
the first World Fair in Paris, Baccarat unveiled its unique original, soulful craftsmanship to the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Vases

Materials

Crystal

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

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vases

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 Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold

Tiffany Co. Sterling Silver 1927 Shoehorn in Art Deco 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

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Tiffany Co. Sterling Silver Shoehorn from 1927 in Art Deco 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

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

20th Century Art Nouveau Plate by Rorstrand Designed by Nils Emil Lundstrom
By Nils Emil Lundström
Located in COLMAR, FR
important artists during the art nouveau era. His work was exhibited at the world's fair in Paris 1900 as
Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Porcelain

Baccarat Signed, Exquise Large Ginkgo Crystal Vase, France
By Baccarat
Located in Rijssen, NL
Fair in Paris, Baccarat unveiled its unique original, soulful craftsmanship to the world.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Vases

Materials

Crystal

Tiffany Co. Sterling Silver 1903 Condiment Dish / Bowl in Art Deco Style
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
medal for jewelry and a grand prize for silverware at the Paris World Fair Exposition. The luxury
Category

Antique Early 1900s American Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Charles Auguste Lebourg Orientalist Bronze Sculpture
Located in New York, US
Salon and World's Fairs throughout the latter half of the nineteenth century. His artwork can be found
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Belle Époque Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Co. Sterling Silver 1923 Tazza Footed Dish in Hampton Pattern Art Deco
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
medal for jewelry and a grand prize for silverware at the Paris World Fair Exposition. The luxury
Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

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 Animal Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Handcarved Wood Bear Head Nutcracker, Swiss - Brienz ca. 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
woodcarving industry counted ca. 2000 woodcarvers. Brienz woodcarvings were presented on several worlds fairs
Category

Antique Early 1900s Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

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

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Refreshment and Intermission
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Depression, including The Bridegroom Toss (New York Worlds Fair), The Amish Man (Cincinnati Art Museum), and
Category

1930s American Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Tempera

Pair of Tiffany Co. Sterling Silver 1910 Candlesticks
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
jewelry and a grand prize for silverware at the Paris World Fair Exposition. The luxury brand’s enduring
Category

Vintage 1910s American Candlesticks

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Tiffany Co. Sterling Silver 1899 Clover Nut Dish/ Bowl in Art Nouveau Style
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
1878, Tiffany won the gold medal for jewelry and a grand prize for silverware at the Paris World Fair
Category

Antique 1890s American Art Nouveau Serving Bowls

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

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 Serving Bowls

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

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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.