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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
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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
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Glass Hanging Pendant Lamp Brussels World Expo 1958 (5115)
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 (5100)
Located in Almelo, NL
Brussels World Fair in 1958. The shade is in exceptional condition with no scratches, cracks, or chips. The
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Glass Hanging Pendant Lamp Brussels World Expo 1958 " Umbrella"
Located in Almelo, NL
the Brussels World Fair in 1958. The shade is in exceptional condition with no scratches, cracks, or
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Folky Mid-Century "Automium" Model Lamp
Located in New York, NY
This interesting lamp was home made by a person who visited the 1958 Worlds fair in Brussels. After
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern More Folk Art

Materials

Brass

Charles Vital-Cornu, French Art Nouveau Bronze Sculptural Floral Vase, 1900s
By Charles Vital-Cornu
Located in New York, NY
second class medal in 1886, a bronze medal at the 1889 World Fair and, finally, a silver medal at the
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Bronze

Mid-Century Glass Hanging Pendant or Wall Light Brussels World Expo 1958 (no:9)
Located in Almelo, NL
during the Brussels World Fair 1958. The lampshade is in excellent original condition. The original metal
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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 (no:8)
Located in Almelo, NL
during the Brussels World Fair 1958. The lampshade is in excellent original condition. The original metal
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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 (no:6)
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 (no:7)
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 (no:4)
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 (no:5)
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 (no:2)
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 (no:1)
Located in Almelo, NL
during the Brussels World Fair 1958. The lampshade is in excellent original condition. The original metal
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Mid-20th Century Czech Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Atomium Souvenir Building Sculpture on a Marble Base, Marked Bruxelles 1958
Located in Nuernberg, DE
, originally constructed for the 1958 Brussels World's Fair (Expo '58). This on is a large scale Martini
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Vintage 1960s Belgian Art Deco Architectural Models

Materials

Marble, Metal

19th Century Terracotta Uriela Statue, Titled "Fille de Capri"
Located in North Palm Beach, FL
statues were sold in the Egyptian pavilion, aptly named A Street in Cairo, at the 1893 World's Fair in
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Antique Late 19th Century German Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Modernist Bamboo Lamp with Grass Shade and Seagrass Base 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
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2010s North American Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Cement, Brass

Mid Century Cars Dealerships of the Future - Automotive
Located in Miami, FL
for the New York World's Fair, 1964-1965 fair, with the theme "Peace Through Understanding. It's
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1960s American Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Illustration Board

"Monarch Air" Sculpture by Bay Area Blacksmith William Roan
Located in Point Richmond, CA
transformed into the site of the 1939 World’s Fair, officially known as the Golden Gate International
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21st Century and Contemporary American Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Glass Hanging Pendant Lamp Brussels World Expo 1958 " Yellow space "
Located in Almelo, NL
Pavilion during the Brussels World Fair in 1958. The shade is in exceptional condition with no scratches
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Early 20th Century Porcelain Heinz Advertising Sign
Located in Dekalb, IL
pickle came into being when H.J. Heinz drew attention to his booth at the Chicago World's Fair by wearing
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Early 20th Century American Signs

Materials

Porcelain

Ena Rottenberg Glass Sculpture, 1937, Nude Figure “Modell”
By Ena Rottenberg
Located in Phoenix, AZ
“Rottenberg” 13" H. This piece was awarded the Grand Prix at the World’s Fair Paris, 1937. Ena Rottenberg was
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1930s Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Tiffany Co. Aesthetic Sterling Silver Porringer Dish, circa 1880s Serveware
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
jewelry and a grand prize for silverware at the Paris World Fair Exposition. The maker's enduring legacy
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Antique 1880s American Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Art Deco Large French Aqua Blue Platter Edmond Lachenal
By Edmond Lachenal
Located in Austin, TX
Theodore Deck's studio, starting when he was 15. At the 1873 World's Fair in Vienna, Lachenal's work as a
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Pottery

"Spring Calf, " Frederic Ede, watercolor, impressionist, pastoral landscape, 1889
By Frederic Charles Vipond Ede
Located in Wiscasset, ME
exhibited in the World's Fair in Chicago in 1893 and later, received a medal from an exhibition at the
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1880s Impressionist Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Satinwood and Wedgwood Plaque Side Table
Located in New Orleans, LA
1904 World's Fair in St. Louis, this outstanding piece features bronze gilding, which complements the
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Antique 19th Century French Rococo Side Tables

Materials

Bronze

"Battle of the Gods, " Mural Preparatory Drawing by Dunbar Beck, Art Deco
Located in Philadelphia, PA
World's Fair. Beck worked in New York for many years, and later moved to Sacramento, California, where he
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Drawings

Materials

Paper

19th Century Italian Grand Tour Augustus Caesar Bust By Antonio Frilli
By Antonio Frilli
Located in Bradenton, FL
world's fair exhibitions. The name 'Augusto" is carved into the base of the statue. Bust has sculptor's
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Antique 19th Century Italian Classical Roman Busts

Materials

Marble

Maurice Bouval Bronze Art Nouveau
By Maurice Bouval
Located in NANTES, FR
War. Maurice Bouval participated in the 1900 World's Fair in Paris. He was a member of the Society
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

J.C. Menihan Untitled Carved Brick Wall Hanging
By John C. Menihan
Located in Long Island City, NY
1939 World's Fair in New York. His work is represented in the collections of the British Museum in
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Vintage 1980s American Mounted Objects

Materials

Clay, Polyester

Set of Two Armchairs by Jaroslav Smidek for TON, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
Brussels World’s Fair in 1958. Very good original condition with no defects on upholstery or construction
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Bentwood

Pair of Embassy Art Deco Wine Glasses by Walter Dorwin Teague. 1939
By Walter Dorwin Teague
Located in Bellport, NY
Building in 1939 New York Worlds Fair. Rare and no longer produced, highly collectable.
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Crystal Serveware

Materials

Cut Glass

Art Deco / Machine Age Secretary , Desk designed by Wolfgang Hoffmann / Howell
By Howell, Wolfgang Hoffmann
Located in Buffalo, NY
debuted at the 1933 Worlds Fair, All original black lacquer finish ,plated chromed steel base, original
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Elegant suspended Murano blown glass chandelier Poliedri of VENINI Official
By Venini
Located in murano, IT
Ignazio Gardella, Paolo Venini and Massimo Vignelli, presented at the 1958 Brussels World’s Fair
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Art Deco French Iznik Platter Bowl Edmond Lachenal
By Edmond Lachenal
Located in Austin, TX
when he was 15. At the 1873 World's Fair in Vienna, Lachenal's work as a decorator for Deck received an
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Pottery

"Nude with Totem Pole, " Rare Surrealist Drawing by Dunbar Beck
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Best known for his WPA and World's Fair murals, this drawing is a rare example of Dunbar Beck's
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Drawings

Marianne Starck for Andersen Tall Persia Glaze Table Lamp, 1960s
By Michael Andersen Son, Marianne Starck
Located in Copenhagen, DK
. The company won the gold medal for the distinct “Persia Glaze” at the World’s Fair in Brussels in 1935
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Art Deco Chrome Bakelite Coffee Percolator by Manning Bowman
By Manning Bowman
Located in Van Nuys, CA
and inspired by a prototype coffee machine designed by Eliel Saarinen for the 1933 Chicago World Fair
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Vintage 1930s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Vanity Fair Print H. Searle Professional Champion Sculler of the World – 1889
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique Vanity Fair Print 'H. Searle' Professional Champion Sculler of the World – 1889 This is an
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Antique 1880s Prints

Materials

Paper

Lorin Jackson for Grosfeld House Glassic Collection Chair, circa 1939
By Grosfeld House, Lorin Jackson
Located in Saint Louis, MO
shearling upholstery. Designed by Lorin Jackson, this collection debuted at the 1939 New York world’s fair
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Vintage 1930s American Hollywood Regency Side Chairs

Materials

Lucite, Sheepskin

Original 1926 Sesquicentennial Int l Exposition 150th Year USA Anniversay
Located in Spokane, WA
: Dan V. Smith. The Sesquicentennial International Exposition of 1926 was a world's fair hosted in
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1920s American Impressionist Portrait Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Elegant Contemporary Suspended Murano Blown Glass Crystal Chandelier by Venini
By Venini
Located in murano, IT
Brussels World’s Fair, installed in the central hall of the Italian Pavilion. The same module was used
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Geodesic Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Fuller's Geodesic Dome which was on display at the New York Museum of Modern Art in 1952 and at the Worlds
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20th Century American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

19th Century Louis XVI Style Clock Garniture
By A.D. Mougin
Located in Berlin, DE
exhibited at the Paris World's Fair in 1889 where he won a bronze medal and at the Paris World's Fair in
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Antique 1880s French Belle Époque Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Metal

19th Century French Walnut Neo Renaissance Buffet Cabinet Attr to Fourdinois
Located in Long Branch, NJ
year with matching dining table and chairs and was originally purchased from the 1878 worlds fair in
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Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Cupboards

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Baccarat Art Glass Flower Bottle Iris, 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
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Jars

Materials

Art Glass

Large Baccarat Art Glass Vase with Face, Blue Pink, France
By Baccarat
Located in Rijssen, NL
the first World Fair in Paris, Baccarat unveiled its unique original, soulful craftsmanship to the
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Vintage 1970s French Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Gilbert Rohde Petite Cabinet Model 4020 ( Bar Cabinet )
By Kroehler Mfg. Co., Gilbert Rohde
Located in Chicago, IL
nice Bar Cabinet. Exhibited : 'America at Home' at the New York World's Fair 1940 The piece requires
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Birdseye Maple

Jugendstil Baccarat Antique Art Glass Dandelion Vase, France
By Baccarat
Located in Rijssen, NL
Fair in Paris, Baccarat unveiled its unique original, soulful craftsmanship to the world.  
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Antique Early 1900s French Jugendstil Jars

Materials

Art Glass

Baccarat Art Glass Flower Bottle Iris, France (Copy)
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

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Jars

Materials

Art Glass

Large Baccarat Art Glass Vase with Face, Salmon Green Violet, France
By Baccarat
Located in Rijssen, NL
the first World Fair in Paris, Baccarat unveiled its unique original, soulful craftsmanship to the
Category

Vintage 1970s French Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Baccarat Art Glass Flower Bottle, 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

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Jars

Materials

Art Glass

Large 1920s Glass Pillar with Delicate Engravings
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful Art Nouveau Glass Pillar that has been part of a world's fair and later part of the
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Vintage 1920s German Art Nouveau Pedestals and Columns

Materials

Glass

Brutalist Wall Sculpture
Located in Milford, NH
. Melendy was an accomplished artist, with pieces featured at the World’s Fair, in the popular Sci Fi TV
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Mid-20th Century Abstract Geometric Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Steel

Louis XVI Dressing Table by Paul Sormani
By Paul Sormani
Located in New Orleans, LA
World's Fair in Paris where the firm's designs were awarded a silver medal and again at the 1862 World
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Vanities

Materials

Ormolu

Two Axel Einar Hjorth "Utö" chairs, manufactured for Nordiska Kompaniet
By Nordiska Kompaniet, Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Zurich, CH
project for NK was a stand for the World Fair in Barcelona in 1929, during which he exhibited the Louis
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Pine

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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.