{"product_id":"vintage-handmade-atomium-folk-art-model-brussels-expo-58","title":"Vintage Handmade Atomium Folk Art Model – Brussels Expo 58","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA wonderfully unusual \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehandmade interpretation of the Atomium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, created as a decorative souvenir inspired by the legendary \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrussels Expo 58\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe iconic nine-sphere structure has been recreated using natural materials, with the spheres and base elaborately decorated with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esmall seashells\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and other applied elements. 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. Some wear, discoloration and small losses\/imperfections are present to the shell decoration and connecting elements, consistent with the handmade nature and age of the piece. Please refer carefully to the photographs for condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Troc Leuven","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54834178457941,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0260\/6022\/6623\/files\/642DA569-A645-481B-A899-430BB7C0CC80.jpg?v=1788432591","url":"https:\/\/trocleuven.com\/fr\/products\/vintage-handmade-atomium-folk-art-model-brussels-expo-58","provider":"Troc Leuven","version":"1.0","type":"link"}