{"title":"Expo 58 Collectors items","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eExpo 58, the 1958 Brussels World's Fair, gave rise to some of the most iconic graphic art of the 20th century. Designers like Leo Marfurt captured the era's optimism through bold geometric forms, vibrant color and modernist typography, promoting themes of technological progress and global unity. 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Printed in Spanish (“Exposición Universal”), this rare edition was created to promote the fair internationally.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarfurt, known for his powerful graphic language and avant-garde compositions, masterfully combined color and form to symbolize technological progress and global unity — themes central to Expo 58.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe poster is original, not a reproduction, and remains in excellent condition for its age. Presented in a black wooden frame with glass, ready to display.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigner: Leo Marfurt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvent: Expo 58 – Brussels World’s Fair\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear: 1958\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions: 83 x 123 cm (including frame)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLanguage: Spanish (“Exposición Universal”)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Very good vintage condition, minor signs of age consistent with authenticity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFramed: Yes, in a sleek black frame\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Handling:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarefully packed and shipped with full insurance. 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Produced for the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eU.S.A. Performing Arts Program\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the poster announces the international Holiday on Ice performances running from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 to 20 July 1958\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe strong red, white and blue palette and period typography make it an attractive example of Belgian mid-century advertising. It is also an interesting piece of Expo 58 memorabilia for collectors of vintage posters, graphic design and ice-skating history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1958\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Belgium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvent:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Expo 58, Brussels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVenue:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Palais des Sports de Bruxelles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSubject:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Holiday on Ice \/ U.S.A. 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Framed as shown.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Troc Leuven","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54833320788309,"sku":null,"price":195.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0260\/6022\/6623\/files\/5C876981-561C-4389-85D0-AB26B67AFF7E.jpg?v=1788428316"},{"product_id":"original-1958-expo-58-poster-3e-rallye-international-des-ancetres-de-l-automobile","title":"Original 1958 Expo 58 Poster – 3e Rallye International des Ancêtres de l’Automobile","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal vintage poster from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1958\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, created for the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3e Rallye International des Ancêtres de l’Automobile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, organised in connection with the legendary \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpo 58 in Brussels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrganised by the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVeteran Car Club de Belgique\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the rally brought together historic automobiles with groups departing from several Belgian cities including Ghent, Liège, Namur, Antwerp and Charleroi, before arriving at the Expo grounds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe poster features wonderful period graphics with an early motor car, the iconic Expo 58 star and a colourful vertical arrangement of international flags. Sponsor logos including \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGulf\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e further enhance its authentic 1950s motoring character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA particularly decorative piece of Belgian automotive and Expo 58 history, ideal for collectors of vintage motoring, advertising and mid-century graphic design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1958\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Belgium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvent:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Expo 58, Brussels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSubject:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 3e Rallye International des Ancêtres de l’Automobile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrganisation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Veteran Car Club de Belgique\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStyle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mid-Century \/ Automotive Advertising\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 51 × 71 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Good vintage condition with visible signs of age and use. 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The lower corner carries the distinctive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Deelnemer \/ Participant 58”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Expo emblem.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith its vivid turquoise background, bold beer branding and whimsical imagery, this is a particularly decorative example of late-1950s Belgian commercial graphic design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA great collectible combining \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBelgian brewing history, Expo 58 memorabilia and mid-century advertising design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1958\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Belgium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Three Stars Pils Leopold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvent:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Expo 58, Brussels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSubject:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Belgian Beer \/ Expo 58 Advertising\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStyle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mid-Century \/ Vintage Advertising\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 71 × 51 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Good vintage condition with visible folds, creasing and signs of age. 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Carrying a bag decorated with the Expo 58 star, the conductor encourages passengers with the slogan \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Avec le sourire, aidez le passager”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe striking turquoise, yellow, black and pink colour palette, combined with the playful illustration and typography, makes this a fantastic example of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1950s Belgian graphic design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA particularly decorative and evocative piece of Brussels transport and Expo 58 history, ideal for collectors of vintage posters, public transport memorabilia and mid-century design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1958\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Belgium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvent:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Expo 58, Brussels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCampaign:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Quinzaine de la Courtoisie\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSubject:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Brussels Public Transport \/ Expo 58\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStyle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mid-Century \/ Vintage Advertising\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 61 × 81 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Good vintage condition with signs of age and use. Framed as shown.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Troc Leuven","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54833661575509,"sku":null,"price":395.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0260\/6022\/6623\/files\/9688AB08-CB87-4DD5-9DD6-9CFDEE28B816.jpg?v=1788428836"},{"product_id":"original-1958-expo-58-germinal-poster-de-mens-en-het-socialisme","title":"Original 1958 Expo 58 Germinal Poster De Mens en het Socialisme","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal vintage Belgian poster from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1958\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, created for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGerminal – De Mens en het Socialisme\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e at the legendary \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpo 58 in Brussels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe poster features a striking modernist composition combining the Expo 58 star, an abstract human figure and an architectural illustration of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGerminal pavilion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The strong use of black, red, yellow and blue gives the work a distinctly graphic, avant-garde character typical of late-1950s design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe poster is signed in print \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA. Evraert\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and was printed by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOffsetdrukkerij Excelsior, Antwerpen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA particularly interesting piece of Belgian Expo 58 history, combining \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003earchitecture, political and social history, and mid-century graphic design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Its bold typography and geometric composition make it highly decorative in a modern interior.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1958\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Belgium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvent:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Expo 58, Brussels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTitle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Germinal – De Mens en het Socialisme\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArtist:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A. 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The oversized typography and simple colour palette give it a particularly strong decorative presence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA wonderful piece of Brussels and Expo 58 history and an attractive collector’s item for enthusiasts of vintage circus posters, Belgian graphic design and mid-century advertising.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1958\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Belgium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvent:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Festival Mondial 1958 \/ Expo 58\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Place Eugène Flagey, Ixelles – Brussels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSubject:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cirque de Moscou avec Popov\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStyle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mid-Century \/ Vintage Circus \/ Graphic Design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 54 × 74 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Good vintage condition with visible fold lines and signs of age and use. 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The strong combination of black, pale blue and white creates a highly graphic composition typical of late-1950s commercial and exhibition design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRather than a conventional advertising poster, this appears to be an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003euncut printed sheet of Expo 58 labels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, making it an unusual piece of surviving ephemera from the Brussels World’s Fair. The varying label sizes and period printer’s markings further enhance its authentic industrial graphic character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1958\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvent:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Expo 58 – Brussels World’s Fair\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSubject:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Germinal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Belgium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStyle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mid-Century Modern \/ Graphic Design \/ Exhibition Ephemera\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Uncut printed label sheet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 74 × 54 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Good vintage condition with age-related patina, staining, creases and minor wear. 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Its beautiful mid-century composition combines large chrysanthemums and autumn fruits against a vibrant yellow background, together with the iconic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpo 58 star-and-globe emblem\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe artwork is signed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNicolas Fabre\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in the upper left section of the design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvent:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Expo 58 – Brussels World’s Fair\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExhibition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Herfstfloralia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArtist:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Nicolas Fabre\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1958\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Belgium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1950s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStyle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mid-Century Modern \/ Exhibition Poster\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 61 × 81 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Good vintage condition with visible original fold lines, light creasing, discoloration and age-related wear. 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The red-painted tubular metal construction folds neatly together for carrying, while the curved handle gives it the appearance and function of a walking cane.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe round black seat retains its original yellow \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpo 58 graphic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, featuring the famous star-and-globe emblem, the Atomium silhouette and the inscriptions \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Exposition Universelle et Internationale – Brussel 58 \/ Bruxelles.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA fantastic piece of authentic Expo 58 memorabilia and a particularly decorative example of 1950s Belgian design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvent:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Expo 58 – Brussels World’s Fair\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1958\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Belgium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Painted metal \/ metal seat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColour:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Red, black, yellow \u0026amp; green\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Folding walking stick \/ portable tripod seat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 68 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Authentic vintage condition with visible wear, scratches, paint loss, oxidation and patina consistent with age and use. The original Expo 58 decoration shows considerable wear, adding to its period character. 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The seat retains its original yellow and red \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpo 58 label\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, featuring the iconic star-and-globe emblem and the inscription \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Exposition Universelle et Internationale – Brussel \/ Bruxelles 58.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe folding construction allows the legs and seat to collapse alongside the walking stick, making it compact and portable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvent:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Expo 58 – Brussels World’s Fair\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1958\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Belgium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Wood with metal folding hardware\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColour:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Natural brown wood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Folding walking stick \/ portable tripod seat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Good authentic vintage condition with visible scratches, marks, patina and wear consistent with age and use. 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Finished in striking marbled red celluloid with the original \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Bruxelles Exp. 58”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e script, this delightful instrument captures the optimistic spirit and design language of the Atomic Age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal Bruxelles Expo 58 accordion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRed marbled celluloid body\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal “Bruxelles Exp. 58” lettering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMiniature piano-style keyboard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecorative bellows and bass buttons\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBelgian World’s Fair memorabilia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCirca 1958\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood vintage condition with age-related wear, surface scratches, and signs of use consistent with age. Some wear visible to the bellows and exterior finish. Sold as a decorative collectible; playing condition has not been tested.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Troc Leuven","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54834104009045,"sku":null,"price":245.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0260\/6022\/6623\/files\/3B82820A-17B9-409C-9676-8A5E97CECABA.jpg?v=1788432350"},{"product_id":"vintage-atomium-architectural-model-brussels-expo-58-1958","title":"Vintage Atomium Architectural Model – Brussels Expo 58, 1958","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA striking vintage \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAtomium model commemorating the Brussels World’s Fair of 1958 (Expo 58)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The sculptural piece reproduces the instantly recognizable atomic structure of the Atomium, one of Belgium’s most important icons of post-war modernism and the Atomic Age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConstructed from silver-toned spherical elements connected by tubular rods, the model stands on a turned wooden base marked \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“1958 Bruxelles”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Its geometric, almost space-age appearance makes it a particularly decorative piece of original Expo 58 memorabilia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal vintage Expo 58 \/ Brussels souvenir model\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDepicts the iconic Atomium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDating from 1958\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSilver-toned metal construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTurned wooden display base\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBase marked “1958 Bruxelles”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthentic mid-century \/ Atomic Age character\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBelgian design and World’s Fair collectible\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e37 × 33 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood vintage condition with visible age-related wear, scratches and areas of paint loss\/patina to the metal elements. The wooden base also shows normal traces of age. These signs of use contribute to the authentic vintage appearance of the piece. 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The connecting rods have a warm natural finish, giving the futuristic Atomium form a charming folk-art character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike the more commonly encountered metal Expo 58 models, this example stands out for its highly decorative, handcrafted construction. A fascinating piece of Belgian souvenir culture combining the optimism of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1958 World’s Fair\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with traditional shell-work craftsmanship.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage Atomium decorative model\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInspired by Brussels Expo 58\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandmade folk-art construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElaborately decorated with natural seashells\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNine-sphere Atomium structure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecorative shell-covered base\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWarm brown and natural tones\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnique Belgian souvenir \/ collectible object\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMid-century period character\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e37 × 33 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood vintage condition with visible signs of age and use. 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Leclercq for the 1958 Brussels World’s Fair.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis striking mid-century graphic captures the optimistic spirit of post-war modernism, featuring a smiling waiter holding a tray of cheerful figures beneath the iconic Expo 58 atom symbol.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrinted in Belgium in 1958, this piece is an authentic slice of history and a perfect collector’s item for lovers of vintage travel, design, or Belgian modernist graphics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe poster is professionally framed under glass with a silver-toned frame and cream mat, ready to hang.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigner: M. 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