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Skultuna, Sweden. Pair of "Liljan" candle holders in brass, 21st C.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Ivar Ålenius Björk (1905-1978) for the New York Worlds Fair in 1939. It was manufactured by Ystad
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Skultuna, Sweden. Pair of "Liljan" candle holders in brass. 21st C
Located in København, Copenhagen
Ivar Ålenius Björk (1905-1978) for the New York Worlds Fair in 1939. It was manufactured by Ystad
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Skultuna, pair of "Liljan" (Lilly) candle holders in brass. 21st C
Located in København, Copenhagen
Ivar Ålenius Björk (1905-1978) for the New York Worlds Fair in 1939. It was manufactured by Ystad
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Antique Howard Sons Bridgewater Armchair Original Leather, 1880s
By Howard Sons Ltd
Located in Aachen, NW
: - 1862 International Exhibition (The 3rd World Expo) - 1878 & 1900 Paris World's fair - 1894
Category

Antique 1880s English Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Skultuna, pair of "Liljan" (Lilly) candle holders in brass. 21st C.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Ivar Ålenius Björk (1905-1978) for the New York Worlds Fair in 1939. It was manufactured by Ystad
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

"Taurus, Pisces, Leo and Libra, " High Art Deco Depiction of Zodiac Signs
By Pierre Bourdelle
Located in Philadelphia, PA
the 1939-1940 New York World's Fair, as well as a series of bas relief sculptures in 1936 for the
Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wall-mounted Sculptures

Skultuna, a pair of "Liljan" (Lilly) candle holders in plated silver.
Located in København, Copenhagen
. Designed by Ivar Ålenius Björk (1905-1978) for the New York Worlds Fair in 1939. It was manufactured by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Silver Plate

Machine Age Copper Tablelamp Jule Bouy style
By Jule Bouy
Located in Sharon, CT
ball finial. Height to finial 27 3/4". Actual height of base 18 1/2". Reminiscent of the NYC World
Category

Vintage 1930s American Machine Age Table Lamps

Materials

Copper

A Glass Table, Pittsburgh Plate Glass, 1930s
By Pittsburg Plate Glass
Located in Palm Desert, CA
been included in the Glass House for the 1939 World's Fair hosted by New York City in Flushing Meadow
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Tables

Materials

Brass

Exceptional Set of 56 Hand Forged Wrought Iron Fishes
Located in Washington, DC
aquarium pavillon for the 1958 Brussels World fair that never got built. They were in the family of the
Category

Mid-20th Century Belgian Contemporary Art

Materials

Wrought Iron

Rare Antique Map of Calcutta Kolkata in India, 1893
Located in Langweer, NL
, Arabia, Upper Nubia and Abyssinia. Originates from 'The Columbian World's Fair atlas'. Artists and
Category

Antique 19th Century Maps

Materials

Paper

Donald Deskey Fireplace Tools in Brass Iron Tripod Stand
By Donald Deskey
Located in Hanover, MA
exhibited at 1939 World's Fair.    
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Brass, Steel, Wrought Iron

(Untitled) Filipina Woman with Pottery, in Beige, Black Tan
Located in San Francisco, CA
the Century 21 Exposition, Seattle’s world fair, and then again at the 1964 New York World’s Fair
Category

Late 20th Century Cubist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Rookwood Pottery Vellum Glaze Vase, circa 1925
By Rookwood Pottery Co.
Located in Van Nuys, CA
its inception, winning a gold medal at the 1889 Paris World's Fair and participating in numerous
Category

Vintage 1920s American Vases

Materials

Ceramic

McKay Co. Machine Age Art Deco Chrome and Painted Steel Magazine Holder
By John Waring Carpenter, McKay Furniture Corp.
Located in Ferndale, MI
Chrome and steel magazine holder by John Waring Carpenter for McKay Co. 1933 Worlds Fair Century of
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Vintage 1930s American Machine Age Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Chrome, Steel

French Wrought-Iron Shelves, Dated "1889"
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Exposition Universelle (World Fair) in Paris. The piece is decorated with stylised fleur-de-lys and Greek key
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Art Deco Trojan Horse Bookends by Dodge Trophy Inc., 1930s.
By Dodge Inc. 1
Located in Philadelphia, PA
World's Fair held in San Francisco in 1939". "Cleaned / Polished and New Felt Added to the Bottom"
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Glass Hanging Pendant Lamp Brussels World Expo 1958
Located in Almelo, NL
Brussels World Fair in 1958. The shade is in exceptional condition with no scratches, cracks, or chips. The
Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Rare Majolica Ceramic Glazed Rabbit Pitcher, circa 1900
Located in ASNIÈRES-SUR-SEINE, FR
This rare majolica rabbit pitcher was probably produced for the Paris World's Fair in 1900. Animal
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Country Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

19th Century French Bronze and Ormolu Clock Garniture
By A.D. Mougin
Located in London, GB
in their shops. He exhibited at the Paris World's Fair in 1889 where he won a bronze medal. He
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French More Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Cute Cow Milks into Bottle. Mid Century Illustration
By George Giusti
Located in Miami, FL
design of the Swiss pavilion at the 1939 New York World’s Fair. He is a artist/illustrator/ graphic
Category

1950s Modern Animal Paintings

Materials

Gouache, Board

BACCARAT, Crystal Vase with Neo-Greek Decoration, circa 1867
By Baccarat
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
decoration at the 1867 World’s Fair; it can therefore be dated to this period. Founded under Louis XV, the
Category

Antique 1860s French Greek Revival Vases

Materials

Crystal

Antique Pottery Scenic Vellum Landscape Vase Fred Rothenbusch for Rookwood 1925
By Rookwood Pottery Co., Fred Rothenbusch
Located in Portland, OR
World’s Fair and participating in numerous World’s Fairs where pieces were sold to major museums both at
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Vintage 1920s American Arts and Crafts Vases

Materials

Pottery

Period American Impressionist World Columbian Expositian Fair 0f 1893
Located in New York, NY
Antique American Impressionist painting by Hugh Ditzler (1871-1949) dated 1893. Painting is an original oil on canvas depicting the 1893 Columbian Exposition, Chicago, Illinois. Actu...
Category

1890s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Lithographic Plan of Stockholm Printed on a Fan with Swedish Scenes on Reverse
Located in Langweer, NL
occasion of the Stockholm World Fair (General Art and Industrial Exposition of Stockholm) of 1897.
Category

Antique 1890s Decorative Art

Materials

Paper

Mid-Century Glass Hanging Pendant or Wall Light Brussels World Expo 1958 (no44)
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 Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Mid-Century Glass Hanging Pendant or Wall Light Brussels World Expo 1958 (no55)
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 Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Mid-Century Glass Hanging Pendant or Wall Light Brussels World Expo 1958 (no56)
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 Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Mid-Century Glass Hanging Pendant or Wall Light Brussels World Expo 1958 (no40)
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 Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Mid-Century Glass Hanging Pendant or Wall Light Brussels World Expo 1958 (no39)
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 Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Mid-Century Glass Hanging Pendant or Wall Light Brussels World Expo 1958 (no37)
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 Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Mid-Century Glass Hanging Pendant or Wall Light Brussels World Expo 1958 (no38)
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 Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Mid-Century Glass Hanging Pendant or Wall Light Brussels World Expo 1958 (no41)
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 Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Mid-Century Glass Hanging Pendant or Wall Light Brussels World Expo 1958 (no36)
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 Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Mid-Century Glass Hanging Pendant or Wall Light Brussels World Expo 1958 (no30)
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 Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Mid-Century Glass Hanging Pendant or Wall Light Brussels World Expo 1958 (no35)
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 Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Mid-Century Glass Hanging Pendant or Wall Light Brussels World Expo 1958 (no33)
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 Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Mid-Century Glass Hanging Pendant or Wall Light Brussels World Expo 1958 (no34)
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 Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Mid-Century Glass Hanging Pendant or Wall Light Brussels World Expo 1958 (no31)
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 Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Mid-Century Glass Hanging Pendant or Wall Light Brussels World Expo 1958 (no32)
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 Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Mid-Century Glass Hanging Pendant or Wall Light Brussels World Expo 1958 (no29)
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 Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Mid-Century Glass Hanging Pendant or Wall Light Brussels World Expo 1958 (no28)
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 Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Mid-Century Glass Hanging Pendant or Wall Light Brussels World Expo 1958 (no27)
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 Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Mid-Century Glass Hanging Pendant or Wall Light Brussels World Expo 1958 (no19)
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 Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Mid-Century Glass Hanging Pendant or Wall Light Brussels World Expo 1958 (no22)
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 Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Mid-Century Glass Hanging Pendant or Wall Light Brussels World Expo 1958 (no16)
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 Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Mid-Century Glass Hanging Pendant or Wall Light Brussels World Expo 1958 (no26)
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 Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Mid-Century Glass Hanging Pendant or Wall Light Brussels World Expo 1958 (no21)
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 Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Mid-Century Glass Hanging Pendant or Wall Light Brussels World Expo 1958 (no20)
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 World Expo 1958 (no17)
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 Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Mid-Century Glass Hanging Pendant or Wall Light Brussels World Expo 1958 (no14)
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 World Expo 1958 (no15)
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 Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Mid-Century Glass Hanging Pendant or Wall Light Brussels World Expo 1958 (no12)
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 World Expo 1958 (no10)
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

1867 original lithography for the Exposition Universelle in Paris
Located in PARIS, FR
The 1867 Exposition Universelle in Paris was one of the grandest World’s Fairs of the 19th century
Category

1860s Prints and Multiples

Materials

Paper, Lithograph

Mid-Century Glass Hanging Pendant Lamp Brussels World Expo 1958 (5116)
Located in Almelo, NL
the Brussels World Fair in 1958. The shade is in exceptional condition with no scratches, cracks, or
Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Glass Hanging Pendant Lamp Brussels World Expo 1958 (5106)
Located in Almelo, NL
Brussels World Fair in 1958. The shade is in exceptional condition with no scratches, cracks, or chips. The
Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

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