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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
strong" 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 Lyfa, Bent Karlby
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

Art Pottery of America by Lucile Henske, First Edition
By Lucile Henzke
Located in valatie, NY
began in America in 1876 with the World's Fair in Philadelphia. Artisans who were already experimenting
Category

20th Century American Books

Materials

Paper

"Snowy City Scene" American Scene Social Realism WPA Era Mid-20th Century Modern
Located in New York, NY
at the Paris Exposition, 1937; World's Fair, New York, 1939; and the Art Institute of Chicago, 1939
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1930s American Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Circa 1940 Eva Easy Chair By Bruno Mathsson For Karl Mathsson
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Norwich, GB
York World’s Fair, cementing his popularity in the U.S.
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Jute, Birch, Bentwood

Théodore DECK, Large vase of Far Eastern inspiration
By Theodore Deck
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
gradually perfected his technique and enjoyed great success at the many World’s Fairs he took part in. In
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Japonisme Ceramics

Materials

Faience

Original Early Signed Auböck Stainless Picnic or Fruit Knives (2)
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
at the World's Fair in Chicago. Choosing antique or vintage furniture reduces your carbon footprint
Category

Vintage 1930s Austrian Minimalist Tableware

Materials

Stainless Steel

Under the Viaduct American Scene Social Realism WPA Era Mid-20th Century Modern
Located in New York, NY
at the Paris Exposition, 1937; World's Fair, New York, 1939; and the Art Institute of Chicago, 1939
Category

1930s American Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Summer Pier Fishing" American Scene Social Realism WPA Mid-20th Century Modern
Located in New York, NY
Watercolor Club. Browne exhibited at the Paris Exposition, 1937; World's Fair, New York, 1939; and the Art
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1930s American Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

ATOMIC Mid Century MODERN "Grand Server" Boomerang BAR Cabinet, c. 1960’s
By A.H. Stock
Located in Weehawken, NJ
delicious design details. The Grand Server was first showcased at the 1963 World’s Fair in New York City as
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Laminate

French Art Deco Silver Paperweight
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
, painting, printmaking, sculpture and cinematography. After the 1900 World's Fair in Paris, several French
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Paperweights

Materials

Silver

On the Slopes of Fujiyama - Vintage Photograph - 1893
Located in Roma, IT
, where he attended the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair.  This is a rare and important testimony of the Asian
Category

1890s Modern Figurative Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

China, the Port of Canton - Vintage Photograph - 1893
Located in Roma, IT
, where he attended the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair.  This is a rare and important testimony of the Asian
Category

1890s Modern Figurative Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

Model 112b Shelf, Alvar Aalto, 1930/1940s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
) World's Fairs. In 1935, Alvar Aalto founded Artek, a well-known Finnish furniture and lighting company
Category

Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Birch, Paint

Model 112b Shelf, Alvar Aalto, 1950/1960s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
. Alvar Aalto (1898-1976) is probably the most famous Finnish architect and designer in the world. Aalto
Category

Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Birch

Japan, Fugjiama von Gotemba - Vintage Photograph - 1893
Located in Roma, IT
Asia, Australia, and America, where he attended the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair.  This is a rare and
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1890s Modern Figurative Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

Indien - Nepal, Cattani Camp - Vintage Photograph - 1893
Located in Roma, IT
, and America, where he attended the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair.  This is a rare and important testimony
Category

1890s Modern Figurative Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

China Canton Fluss - Vintage Photograph - 1893
Located in Roma, IT
, Australia, and America, where he attended the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair.  This is a rare and important
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

Japan - Der Gipfel des Fugjiama - Vintage Photograph - 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 Figurative Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

Dakota Poli, Nepal - Vintage Photograph - 1893
Located in Roma, IT
, and America, where he attended the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair.  This is a rare and important testimony
Category

1890s Modern Figurative Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

Japan - Der Krater Des Fugjiama - Vintage Photograph - 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 Figurative Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

China Canton "Five Storry Pagode" - Vintage Photograph - 1893
Located in Roma, IT
, Australia, and America, where he attended the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair.  This is a rare and important
Category

1890s Modern Figurative Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

The Great Exhibition
Located in valatie, NY
forerunner of today's world's fairs. It was held in the Crystal Palace, which was specially built in London's
Category

20th Century American Books

Materials

Paper

1960s Hard Edge Oil on Canvas by Modernist Artist Henry Kallem
By Henry Kallem
Located in Minneapolis, MN
. Kallem exhibited widely including the 1939 World's Fair.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Paint

Girls Dancing
By Bessie Potter Vonnoh
Located in Bryn Mawr, PA
Vonnoh initially trained under Lorado Taft at the Art Institute of Chicago. The 1893 World's Fair was an
Category

Early 20th Century Impressionist Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

"Labor is Life", Impressive Pair of Prints Depicting Massive AFL-CIO Mosaics
Located in Philadelphia, PA
the 1964 World’s Fair in New York.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Prints

Materials

Paper

Jean Despres Champagne Bucket, 1950
By Jean Despres
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
1937: World's Fair 1950: Paris, Petit Palais, Holy Year, exhibition of religious art 1951: Paris, Petit
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Vintage 1950s French Modern Barware

Materials

Metal

Set Of Six Upholstered Ion Dining Chairs By Gideon Kramer
By Gideon Kramer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. The Ion chair, famous for its futuristic appearance, was created for the Century 21 World's Fair in
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

"La Phalène des Isles de la Mer, " figurative art nouveau ornate print
By Franz Melchers
Located in Milwaukee, WI
the World's Fair of 1889, he is present on the flag of Belgium. He also exhibited in the Salon des
Category

1890s Art Nouveau Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

"Children of the Crucible", Striking Art Deco Mural by Beck, T. Roosevelt quote
Located in Philadelphia, PA
well as several for the 1939-1940 World's Fair in New York. The painting is varnished and is very
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Paintings

Materials

Paint

Tiffany Co Sterling Silver Tomato/Pumpkin Vine Pattern Salad Bowl 9.25" #16806
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Wilford in the Art Deco fashion for the NY World's Fair, featured in Tiffany's display at the House of
Category

20th Century Art Deco Silver Bowls

Materials

Sterling Silver

H.N. Higinbotham by Carlo de Fornaro
Located in Bristol, CT
became Director. He was the president of the Chicago World's Fair in 1893. He was also a veteran of the
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20th Century Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph

Original Vintage WWII Poster When You Ride Alone You Ride with Hitler W. Pursell
Located in Boca Raton, FL
for Coca-Cola, American Airlines, Standard Oil, the Chicago World's Fair and more, although his work
Category

1940s More Prints

Materials

Lithograph

American Artist Abstract Painting
Located in Surfside, FL
World's Fair. Berkman-Hunter's work was included in the 1940 MoMA show American Color Prints Under $10
Category

Mid-20th Century Abstract Paintings

Materials

Paint

Set of 4 Tiffany Co. Silver Rulers in Original Pouches
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 American Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver Plate

Dakh-na bagh Camp - Vintage Photo - 1893
Located in Roma, IT
, Australia, and America, where he attended the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair. This is a rare and important It
Category

1890s Landscape Photography

Materials

Paper, Photographic Paper

Ancient View of Uramino Jacki Fall - Japan - 1893
Located in Roma, IT
, Australia, and America, where he attended the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair. This is a rare and important It
Category

1890s Landscape Photography

Materials

Paper, Photographic Paper

La Bretagne - Original Vintage Photo - October 13th 1893
Located in Roma, IT
, Australia, and America, where he attended the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair. This is a rare and important It
Category

1890s Landscape Photography

Materials

Paper, Photographic Paper

The Fujiama Krater - Vintage Photo - 1893
Located in Roma, IT
attended the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair. This is a rare and important testimony of the Asian side of his
Category

1890s Portrait Photography

Materials

Paper, Photographic Paper

Japan - Uramino Jacki Fall - 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 Landscape Photography

Materials

Paper, Photographic Paper

Uramino Jacki Fall - Vintage Photo - 1893
Located in Roma, IT
, Australia, and America, where he attended the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair. This is a rare and important It
Category

1890s Landscape Photography

Materials

Paper, Photographic Paper

Java, The Papundujyan crater - Original Vintage Photo - 1893
Located in Roma, IT
Chicago World’s Fair. This is a rare and important It is a rare and important testimony of the Asian
Category

1890s Landscape Photography

Materials

Paper, Photographic Paper

Nepal - Cattani Camp - Vintage Photo 1893
Located in Roma, IT
, Australia, and America, where he attended the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair. This is a rare and important It
Category

1890s Landscape Photography

Materials

Paper, Photographic Paper

Java - High stand in Ploembon - Vintage Photo - 1893
Located in Roma, IT
Africa to India, East Asia, Australia, and America, where he attended the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair
Category

1890s Landscape Photography

Materials

Paper, Photographic Paper

Canada. Bauff panorama from the Hoodoh - Original Vintage Photo - 1893
Located in Roma, IT
photo realized during the journey throughout the world performed by Prince Franz Ferdinand von
Category

1890s Landscape Photography

Materials

Paper, Photographic Paper

Canada - Cascada Mountains - Original Vintage Photo - 1893
Located in Roma, IT
Africa to India, East Asia, Australia, and America, where he attended the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair
Category

1890s Landscape Photography

Materials

Paper, Photographic Paper

Inda - Siriska - Original 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 Landscape Photography

Materials

Paper, Photographic Paper

Nepal - Bell Camp - Original 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 Portrait Photography

Materials

Paper, Photographic Paper

Nepal - Gull-lerie Camp - Original 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
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1890s Landscape Photography

Materials

Paper, Photographic Paper

India. Jodpoor - Original 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 Landscape Prints

Materials

Paper, Photographic Paper

India. Ulwar - Maharadscha - Palast - Original Vintage Photo - 1893
Located in Roma, IT
Africa to India, East Asia, Australia, and America, where he attended the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair
Category

1890s Landscape Photography

Materials

Paper, Photographic Paper

Nepal - Cattani Camp - Original Vintage Photo - 1893
Located in Roma, IT
Africa to India, East Asia, Australia, and America, where he attended the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair
Category

1890s Landscape Photography

Materials

Paper, Photographic Paper

India. Hyderabad - Dschitah - Original Vintage Photo - 1893
Located in Roma, IT
Africa to India, East Asia, Australia, and America, where he attended the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair
Category

1890s Landscape Photography

Materials

Paper, Photographic Paper

Yellowstone Park - Castell Geyser - Vintage Photo - 1893
Located in Roma, IT
photo realized part of a journey throughout the world performed by prince Franz Ferdinand von Osterreich
Category

1890s Landscape Photography

Materials

Paper, Photographic Paper

Vancouver - Canada - Vintage Photo 1893
Located in Roma, IT
Africa to India, East Asia, Australia, and America, where he attended the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair
Category

1890s Landscape Photography

Materials

Paper, Photographic Paper

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