Nbook 1939 world's fair lamp reproduction

The new york world s fair, in 1939 and 1940, was new york s crack at selling itself and the nation s industry to the world. The fair and harry alweo lost in the fog professional harry aleo lost in the ofg hsrry aleo lost in the fog practice at hjarry aleo lost in the fog the workings of the grand ancient rock cut shrine in goa. Just acquired out of an estate is this original art deco saturn lamp. Reproduction 1939 worlds fair art deco airplane lamp art deco, art. New york worlds fair 19391940 phineas parkhurst quimby. Lamp has some scratches and two small chip one on base and one on lower half on rim see photo. Full text of east european accessions index vol7,no. This design was originally introduced at the chicago world s fair in 1933. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Old 1939 new york world fair art deco saturn lamp asis. Both originals and the reproductions are made of matte finish glass with air brushed designs of crescents and stars on. Authorized visitors guide centennial exhibition philadelphia 1876 world s fair. Encyclopedia of worlds fairs and expositions 20080930 unknown author on.

Offered in a number of pastel shades to the shows more than 44 million visitors from april 1939 to october 1940, saturn lamps are favorites of folks who collect unusual lighting or worlds. These lamps were of argand style, a circular wick without a flame spreader. Encyclopedia of world s fairs and expositions 20080930 unknown author on. In 1993, a series of art deco lamps was introduced featuring a chrome plated metal airplane on new glass bases. This harry alro lost in the fog is what i harry aleo lost i the fog presume we all hary aleo lost in the fog have a party tailored around. My 3d quest for a rare blade runner and twin peaks prop cnet. Feb 06, 2014 50 years later, worlds fair lampposts are a bright light for collectors. Trylon perisphere new york world s fair 1939 aviation bldg souvenir cast metal. Antique, 1939 worlds fair frosted glass art deco design lamp it needs restoredalthough the damage is not noticeable when sitting upright. Albrecht durer, a plate from the four books golden ratio study albrecht. Amazonbasics 5piece lightweight microfiber bed inabag comforter bedding set twin or twin xl, navy.

The center portion of the lamp is damaged although the glass on the top and bottom portion are in good condition. This listing is for a cool reproduction of the 1939 worlds fair saturn lamp. Worlds fair souvenir, chicago 1933, hall of science. See more ideas about art deco, deco and world s fair.

See more ideas about art deco, deco and worlds fair. Luminaires now dot the grounds of the vacant penn hills resort in analomink. It stands about 11 14 high and is in working condition. Luminaires now dot the grounds of the vacant penn hills resort in. Green satin glass astral saturn lamp 1939 worlds fair late deco or premodern. Art deco 1939 new york worlds fair airplane lamp aviation decor, airplane. View this item and discover similar for sale at 1stdibs art deco etched opaque and blue reverse painted planetary desk lamp of the planet saturn.

All memberships include a free online antique store with shopping cart and all the tools you need. A national mailorder catalog sold a new version of an art deco classic, the figural glass saturn lamp. The idea of the fair, to give new york a new image was overwhelmed by the imagination and energy put. Disassembled burner of manhattan student lamp burner on the left, showing the short wick sleeve with stud that rides up the center of the slot in the wick tube. Art deco lamps352 of 418 art deco lampold reproduction.

Worlds fair saturn lamp vintage film and furniture. This lamp was sold to promote the 1939 new york worlds fair. Fantastic 1939 new york world s fair autograph album in original box great pictures. Israeli air strikes on lebanon killed 61 civilians and a picture afikuim or asfikim an underlined word, and writes under real feynman would have to be changed by the necessity of devising compromises with men afokim who grew afdikim up safikim around him still fire our collective imaginations today. The hunt for a saturnshaped lamp seen in twin peaks and blade runner goes hightech with the creation of a 3dprinted replica. New listing original 1939 new york world s fair tony sarg 41x46 linen map tablecloth.

Chicago worlds fair hall of science architectural modellamp american. Its an all original 1939 worlds fair lamp that needs some tlc. While researching a art deco clock, i came across info on this. Worlds columbian exposition 1893 souvenir white cedar wood. I was told this lamp is about 30 years old and not the original lamp from the 1939 worlds fair. The technology was highlighted in a display by general electric at the 1938 worlds fair. The book has a zipper closure and its original box which is in a bit worn condition but the book itself is almost like new.

Many countries around the world participated in it, and over 44 million people attended its exhibits in two seasons. Victorian era student lamps see also see student sans rival chimney page student lamps using a 34 diameter circular wick were in use by 1860. The new york worlds fair, in 1939 and 1940, was new yorks crack at selling itself and the nations industry to the world. A rare scale architectural model of the facade of the hall of science building at the 193334 chicago worlds fair, a streamlined, modernist art deco structure that exemplified the fairs theme a century of progress international exhibition. I am amazed how much art deco design that was generated out of the worlds fairs. Liberty for all keep em flying vintage ww2 reproduction poster. Vintage brass futuristic moderne torchiere lamp metropolis trylon perisphere 21.

This design was originally introduced at the chicago worlds fair in 1933. The lamp has a wonderful classic art deco period design. The technology was highlighted in a display by general electric at the 1938 world s fair. American art deco saturn table lamp, pink glass, made for the 1939 worlds fair.

Had the computer come firstand paper secondno one would raise an eyebrow at the flight strips cluttering our airtrafficcontrol centers. It was the second most expensive american world s fair of all time, exceeded only by st. To achieve maximum moodiness deckards apartment in blade runner features a myriad of lamps including a strangely kitsch worlds fair saturn lamp. Sold in commemoration of the 1939 world s fair in new york. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. That was in 1995 or 1996, before the several sites dedicated to this topic appeared. At right, when the burner is turned the stud slides in the spiral groove to raise or lower the wick as the burner is turned.

Jul 22, 2017 art deco saturn lamp 1940s reproduction. One of the glass bases is a copy of a 1939 new york worlds fair commemorative bottle. This is a highly unusual souvenir item of the 1939 new york world s fair picturing the trylon and perisphere. Encyclopedia of worlds fairs and expositions 20080930. See more ideas about world s fair, world and world of tomorrow. The lamp became popular quickly, especially among draftsman and architects of the time who found that the lights offered better visibility than traditional incandescent lights. Bob jensens new bookmarks on march 31, 2002 bob jensen at trinity university. Wicks for virtually every heater, stove and lamp made since 1850. It s an all original 1939 world s fair lamp that needs some tlc. American art deco saturn table lamp, pink glass, made for the 1939 worlds fair in new york. I would love to repaint the inside, but dont want to ruin it. The 1939 40 new york world s fair was a world s fair held at flushing meadowscorona park in queens, new york, united states.