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Tiffany
Co Sterling Christopher Columbus Globe Bowl Souvenir Spoon #14890
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Washington Depot, CT
the 1983 Columbian Exposition, World's Fair. It features a handle topped with Christopher Columbus
Category
Antique 1890s Chain Bracelets
Materials
Sterling Silver
New York Social Realist Etching Cease To Do Evil Learn To Do Well WPA Artist NYC
Located in Surfside, FL
Society of Independent Artists, 1938
World's Fair, New York, 1939
Library of Congress, 1943-45
Albright
Category
1960s American Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching
French Art Deco Period Wrought Iron and Green White Marble Console Table
Located in New York, NY
early 20th century. The firm won awards at the world fairs of 1883 (Amsterdam), Paris (1878) and
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Tables
Materials
Marble, Iron
1974 Gideon Kramer Ion Chairs by American Desk Corp Fiberglass Sets Available
By Gideon Kramer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
restaurant at the top of the Seattle Space Needle. They were introduced for the 1962 World's Fair as a result
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
ArtDeco c1925 Bakelite TriColor RedBlueGreen Carved Ribbon Bow BrassPin Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
Decorative and Industrial Arts. This world's fair with 15,000 exhibitors from 20 different countries gave the
Category
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Brass
Model 330 Table, Alvar Aalto, Artek, 1950/1960s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
at the Paris (1937) and New York (1939) World's Fairs.
Category
Vintage 1960s Tables
Materials
Brass
Sheep on pasture, (Les moutons au pâturage)
Located in La Canada Flintridge, CA
Honorable Mention in 1892 and another one at the Exposition Universelle (World Fair) in 1900In 1927, Sarkis
Category
1890s Impressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
A Riveting Piece of Paris – Original Eiffel Tower Steel in Resin, Late 19th C.
Located in New York, NY
18,038 iron elements of Gustave Eiffel’s tower for the 1889 World’s Fair—preserved in a clear cast-Lucite
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Steel
Gustave Keller Art Deco Silver-Gilt Sandwich Box
By Gustave Keller Freres
Located in Braintree, GB
awarded a gold and a silver medal at the 1867 and 1878 Paris World Exhibitions.
After 1878, the Keller
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Hand-Carved Wood Sculpture by Jose Pinal, Mid-Century Modern, Mexico
By Jose Pinal
Located in Round Top, TX
and hardship of the everyday worker. Exhibited at the 1939 New York World’s Fair, it marks an
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Scandinavian Modern Large Signed Fabric "Timmer", Design Sven Markelius, 1958
By Sven Markelius
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pavilion at the New York World’s Fair in 1939. His own home in Kevinge, a low-roofed, sprawling villa among
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Curtains and Valances
Materials
Linen
$4,560 Sale Price
20% Off
"Floating Man, " Important Art Deco Painting with Nude Male by Dunbar Beck
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Danvers, Massachusetts, and a series of murals for the 1939-1940 New York World's Fair, among many others
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Paintings
Materials
Paper, Paint
Deniere Gilt Bronze Mantle Clock in the Louis XVI Taste, France, circa 1870
Located in Atlanta, GA
(Derniere) firm was noted for their exceptional bronze casting, exhibiting at the Paris 1855 World Fair and
Category
Antique 1870s French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Ystad Metall, art deco table top cigarette box, pewter
wood, Sweden, 1930s
By Ystad-Metall
Located in Forserum, SE
, introduced at the 1939 New York World’s Fair.
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Materials
Pewter
Art Deco Abstract Oil Painting by Burr Singer , 20th Century
By Burr Singer
Located in Hoddesdon, GB
Golden Gate International Exposition in San Francisco and at the New York World's Fair. In 1942 one of
Category
1930s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Mid-Century Painting of a Car Driving Through a Mountain Pass by A George Miller
Located in Chicago, IL
Chicago beginning in 1923. He was one of three official photographers for the 1933-34 Worlds Fair, The
Category
1950s American Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Equise Baccarat Vase, Deep Red Crystal, France
By Baccarat
Located in Rijssen, NL
the first World Fair in Paris, Baccarat unveiled its unique original, soulful craftsmanship to the
Category
1990s French Other Glass
Materials
Crystal
19th Century Silver Candelabra Signed BOIN TABURET
By Boin-Taburet
Located in Paris, FR
-Taburet" circa 1880. Together, they exhibited at the Paris World Fair in 1889 where they won many medals
Category
Antique 1890s French Louis XV Candelabras
Materials
Silver
$34,443 / set
Unique Scandinavian Modern Studio Bowl with Snake Motives, Artist Hertha Hillfon
By Hertha Hillfon
Located in Stockholm, SE
Institution in Chicago, the World's Fair in New York 1964, Expo 67 in Montreal and Expo 70 in Osaka, and the
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Clay
$2,185 Sale Price
20% Off
Unique Scandinavian Modern Studio Bowl with Snake Motives, Artist Hertha Hillfon
By Hertha Hillfon
Located in Stockholm, SE
Institution in Chicago, the World's Fair in New York 1964, Expo 67 in Montreal and Expo 70 in Osaka, and the
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Clay
Girl with Lyre. 1905 [before lettering].
By Henri-Jean Guillaume Martin
Located in New York, NY
1900 was awarded the Grand Prize for his work at the World Fair. His works are in the collections of
Category
Early 1900s Symbolist Prints and Multiples
Materials
Lithograph
![Girl with Lyre. 1905 [before lettering].](https://a.1stdibscdn.com/a_2922/1559750658863/Martin_Henri_master.jpg?width=240 "paul jean guillaume")
Jeweled silver walking stick depicting chrysanthemums, by Tiffany, USA 1890-1900
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Milan, IT
at the 1878 Paris World's Fair for his Japanese mixed-metal silver. This motif is influenced by Japan
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Metal, Silver
Gunnar Ander floor candle holder, cat sculpture, Ystad Metall, Sweden, 1950s
By Ystad-Metall, Gunnar Ander
Located in Forserum, SE
company’s most famous product is the Liljan candlestick, which was introduced at the 1939 New York World
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Wrought Iron
"Black Figure in Yellow Room, " 1930s Portrait by Student of Thomas Hart Benton
By Trew Hocker
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Louis. He also was drawn to urban environments, reportedly painting for the 1939-40 New York World
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Paintings
Materials
Paint
Important Linocut Print and Unique Biographical Documents for Eduard Ulreich
By Eduard Buk Ulreich
Located in Philadelphia, PA
World's Fair in Chicago, the Methodist Temple in Chicago, and Woodside Library on Long Island. Prepared
Category
Vintage 1960s American Art Deco Historical Memorabilia
Seating Group by Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig (Italy, 1896–1945), 1940s
By Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig
Located in Greding, DE
with Gio Ponti, as well as the Italian Pavilion at the 1937 Paris World’s Fair.
Initially a supporter
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Faux Leather, Bentwood
Pair of Model 401 Armchairs, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab
By Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
) World's Fairs.
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Birch
Homage to Belgian Resistance Against Nazis, Remarkable Wall Plate by d
hossche
By Ernest d
Hossche
Located in Philadelphia, PA
pieces, including the new time series of dishes premiered at the Brussels World's fair in 1958, the first
Category
Vintage 1940s Belgian Art Deco Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
$1,280 Sale Price
20% Off
1915 "San Francisco City and County" Hanging Map by W. Bashford Smith
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
1915, San Francisco hosted the world's fair called the Panama-Pacific International Exposition. The
Category
Vintage 1910s American Art Deco Maps
Materials
Wood, Paper
Joaquin Garcia Donaire abstract modern sculpture Spain 1960
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
.
He has participated in the most prestigious exhibitions, such as the New York World's Fair of 1964
Category
Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Teak
Art Nouveau Double Dragon Centerpiece Dish by Mihaly Kapas Nagy for Zsolnay
By Mihály Kapás Nagy, Zsolnay
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 Decorative Bowls
Materials
Earthenware
Art Nouveau Maiden Lamp by Lajos Mack for Zsolnay
By Lajos Mack, Zsolnay
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 Table Lamps
Materials
Earthenware
Art Nouveau Spore Vase attributed to Sándor Apáti-Abt for Zsolnay
By Zsolnay
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 Decorative Bowls
Materials
Earthenware
Important Art Nouveau Zsolnay Flask by Lajos Mack for Zsolnay
By Zsolnay
Located in Palm Beach, FL
recognition at international exhibitions including the 1878 World Fair in Paris, where they received a Grand
Category
Antique 1890s Hungarian Art Nouveau Bottles
Materials
Earthenware
Art Nouveau Floral Cachepot by Henrik Darilek for Zsolnay
By Henrik Darilek, Zsolnay
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 Planters, Cachepots and Jardin...
Materials
Earthenware
Figures - Original Drawing on Paper by Ferdinand Chaigneau - Mid 19th Century
By Jean Ferdinand CHAIGNEAU 1
Located in Roma, IT
scenes from life in the fields. He contributed to the 1885 Paris World’s Fair by exhibiting a canvas
Category
Late 19th Century Barbizon School Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Pencil
J.E. Caldwell
Co. Sterling Silver Bar Pitcher
By J.E. Caldwell
Co.
Located in New York, NY
first official World's Fair to be held in the United States.
Category
20th Century American Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
India. Gwaliar - Dak Bungalow - Vintage Photo - 1893
Located in Roma, IT
, East Asia, Australia, and America, where he attended the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair.
This is a rare
Category
1890s Modern Landscape Photography
Materials
Paper, Photographic Paper
The Triumphant by Connie K. Bellet and Emilie Touraine
Located in Coeur d
Alene, ID
Oil on board; 48" x 96". Used in the Entry Pavillion of 1974 World's Fair in Spokane, Washington
Category
Late 20th Century American Adirondack Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
$30,000 / item
Art Nouveau Shell Vase With Nymph, Max Hiller for Rosenthal, Kronach, 1898-1900
By Rosenthal
Located in Vienna, AT
exhibitions in Leipzig, Berlin and St. Louis (World's Fair) since 1901.
Dimensions:
Hight: 26,0 cm
Category
Antique 1890s German Art Nouveau Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Escalier de Cristal x E. Leveille
E. Rousseau, Chrysanthemums Pot-Pourri Vase
By Ernest Baptiste Leveille, Frères Pannier, L
Escalier de Cristal
Located in PARIS, FR
beginning of the first World's Fairs, in which the store participated regularly, thus increasing its fame in
Category
Antique 1880s French Japonisme Urns
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Australia - Arthurs Leigh Baggerie - Station - Vintage Photo - 1893
Located in Roma, IT
India, East Asia, Australia, and America, where he attended the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair.
This is a
Category
1890s Modern Landscape Photography
Materials
Paper, Photographic Paper
Art Nouveau Red Crocus Vase by Vinsce Wartha for Zsolnay Porcelánmanufaktúra Zrt
By Zsolnay
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
French Art Nouveau Vase Majolica Gustave De Bruyn 29cm
By Gustave De Bruyn
Located in Poperinge, BE
of Lille, France.
Gustave De Bruyn participated in the 1889 World's Fair in Paris and received a
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Majolica
Large, Heavy Flavio Poli Sommerso Murano Ashtray 1950s Faceted Red Blue Glass
By Flavio Poli, Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Stockholm, SE
Brussels World’s Fair. Poli died in 1984 in Venice, Italy. Today, his works are held in the collections of
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass
Fall Courtship
By Vicente García de Paredes
Located in Wiscasset, ME
and won another award at the Paris World's Fair in 1900.
In 1884, de Paredes moved to Paris where he
Category
1870s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Watercolor, Gouache
QUEENS 3 Sconce in Calacatta Marble by Brownstone Boys x Blueprint Lighting
By Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
iconic designs of the 1964 New York World’s Fair, the Queens 3 Sconce pays homage to the borough's rich
Category
2010s American Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
QUEENS 5 Sconce in Calacatta Marble by Brownstone Boys x Blueprint Lighting
By Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
iconic designs of the 1964 New York World’s Fair, the Queens Sconce pays homage to the borough's rich
Category
2010s American Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
Marianne Willisch Custom King-Size Headboard w/ Nightstands/ Bookcases
Located in Highland, IN
the 1933 "Century of Progress" World's Fair" exhibition homes and the 1965 Pritzker House.
This is
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Formica, Wood
Frosted Glass Pendant by Napako, Prague, 1960s
By Napako
Located in London, GB
Czechoslovak Pavillion at the 1958 Brussel's World Fair.
The theme of the award-winning Czechoslovak pavilion
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Swedish Orrefors Crystal Pendant Chandelier by Vicke Lindstrand
By Vicke Lindstrand
Located in Atlanta, GA
World Fair in 1930 and enjoyed swift prominence as one of Orrefors' design stars until the mid-1940's
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
The Kabbalists, Hassidic Rabbis Judaica Colorful Modernist Painting
By Joseph Wolins
Located in Surfside, FL
Contemporary Arts Gallery in New York, in 1947). He also exhibited at the World's Fair and he was the recipient
Category
20th Century American Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Model DL82 Drop-leaf Table, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustytehdas Ab
By Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
New York (1939) World's Fairs.
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Birch
Set of 6 Green Overlay Baccarat Crystal glasses, 1 Decanter, Saint Louis
By Baccarat
Located in Rijssen, NL
to obtain a crystal of unparalleled purity. In 1855, for the first World Fair in Paris, Baccarat
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Nouveau Glass
Materials
Crystal
Signed Guido Gambone Ceramic Vase in Orange, Italy, 1950s
By Guido Gambone
Located in Berlin, DE
the Brussels World's Fair.
Today, Gambone's ceramics are highly sought after by collectors and are
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
"I Hear America Singing", Important Art Deco Drawing for White House Piano, 1938
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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Beck is best known for his WPA work and his mural painting at the 1939-1940 New York World
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Drawings
Materials
Paper
Scandinavian Modern LYFA Table Lamp Patinated Brass Opal Glass 1940s
By Bent Karlby, Lyfa
Located in Odense, DK
design awards for their spectacular lamps such as the Gold Medal at the World Fair 1929 in Barcelona and
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
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