As these fascinating ferris wheel finds go to show, we are not only young once, as the carnival staple endures through art and infrastructure, well into our older years.
The Ferris Wheel was not initially created to be the entertainment piece that it functions as today. Rather, it was a spectacle and landmark made by an engineer in Chicago to attract Americans to the revered World's Columbian Exposition that was to take place in the late 1800s. Who knew that this creation would last centuries and spawn so many other copy-cats in design. From inspiring cycle storage solutions to serving as the centre of attention in photography or art, to being modernized in bigger, more dramatic versions of the original version, the ferris wheel has become an iconic part of popular culture.
20 Fascinating Ferris Wheel Finds
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Pre-Olympic China
70 Innovations Before the Beijing Olympics
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Surreal Jungle Renderings
These Vinicius Costa Images are Imaginative
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Climbing Cycle Storage
The Manifesto Bike Hanger Keeps Your Ride From Reaching Thieves
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Ferris Wheel Fashion Shoots
The Marion Cotillard Dior Fall 2010 Ad is Shot on the London Eye
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Color-Specked Artworks
GJ Lee Creates Amazing Pictures Mixing People With Animals
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Great Wheel of China
World's Tallest Ferris Wheel in Beijing
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Record-Setting Toy Sculptures
The World's Largest LEGO Great Ball Contraption is an Amazing Sight
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Colorful Carnival Captures
The Franck Bohbot ‘Day of Celebration’ Series Evokes Nostal
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Great Wheel of China Nears Completion
Tianjin Eye to be in Middle of Bridge
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Solar Powered Ferris Wheels
New Santa Monica Pier Wheel
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Carny Love Photography
Lynsie Roberts Captures the Best of Summer Carnival Fun
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Ferris Wheel-Like Eco-Structures
The LO2P: Delhi Recycling Center Wins eVolo Skyscraper Comp
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Global Theme Park Competitions
7 Cities With Giant Ferris Wheels
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Flashy Bike Safety Devces
The 'Ferris WheeLED' Helps You Survive Life in the Bike Lane
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Revolving Viewing Decks
The Ericsson Globe SkyView is Essentially a Giant Ferris Wheel
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Carnival Close-Ups
'Carnival' by David Arnoux Takes a Closer Look Under the Big Top
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Iconic Shoreline Redesigns
Chicago's Navy Pier Renewal Project by Bjarke Ingels Group & AECOM
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Keyboard-Powered Toys
The USB Ferris Wheel
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Branding America's Largest, Eco Ferris Wheel
Pepsi Globe
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Eco-Friendly Ferris Wheels
Australian Ride Could Be Turned Into Giant Green Windmill
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Sergii Gordieiev's Square-Wheeled Bicycle is Actually Fully Functional
Revitalized Australian Piers
Melbourne's Altona Pier Stretches 300 Meters to the Sea
Experience-Focused Workplace Furniture Showroooms
Allsteel's Experience Center Breaks the Mold
Empowering Walking Sticks
18 Designers Conceptualized Walking Sticks for the Future Selves
Stimulating Contemporary Workspaces
Studio Alexander Fehre Designs Hyatt at The Circle
Triangle-Shaped Bicycle Wheels
Sergii Gordieiev Continues to Stun with His Innovative Designs
Psychedelic Light Projectors
Kino retro projector inspired by psychedelic bands
Rotating Solar-Powered Benches
'A Solar-Powered Bench That Spins Ever So Slowly' is Interactive
Two-Wheeled EV Concepts
The 'SHANE' Two-Wheeled Electric Car Concept Has Space for Five
Futuristic Electric Tricycles
The Yamaha Tricera Offers a Uniquely Safe and Powerful Design
Modular Rotating Table Designs
The 'Finding Turn Point' Table by Hyun Ju Ko Works in Three Ways
Wheeled Bright Stumpy Stools
Alexander Lotersztain Designs the Stump Stool for Derlot
Twisting Donut-Shaped Bookshelves
The Hullabaloo Bookshelf by Deniz Aktay is Perplexing
Sleek Multipurpose Crib Furniture
Zhipeng Qiu and Yufeng Lin Present a Unique Chair-Crib Design
Winding Treetop Walkways
EFFEKT Completes the First Treetop Walkway in Norway and It's Stunning
Reinvented Fitness Design Exhibitions
Technogym Hosts the Design to Move Exhibition
Futuristic Auto Micro Factories
Most Architecture Unveils a Modern Factory for Charge Cars
Life-Sized LEGO Vehicles
LEGOLAND Debuts a New Full-Sized Ferrari Monza SP1 Made with LEGOS
Swingarm-Supported Velocars
The 'Tilt4orce' Offers Stability and Safe Leaning Into Turns
Harmonious Helical Coffee Tables
The 'Vortex' coffee table by Deniz Aktay is Elegantly Functional
Immersive Jewelry Exhibitions
The TIFFANY & CO. Tiffany Wonder Exhibition in Tokyo is Engaging
Circular Shopping Experiences
The Stock Market by Selfridges is a Sustainable Shopping Experience
Futuristic Floating Concert Halls
The Shed is Hosting a Unique Event with a Spherical Concert Hall
Modernized Retro Motorcycle Designs
The Vagabund Yamaha Ténére Incorporates Vibrant Color Accents
Funky Colorful Storage Units
Pavel Vetrov's Funky Storage Units Capture Attention
Commemorative Art Installations
npz studio+ Was Commissioned to Create the Fabric of Bell
Retro-Inspired Two Seater EVs
The Pininfarina DYNO by Kanishq Palav Has Hubless Wheels
Ferris Wheel-Shaped Jewelry Organizress
The Umbra FERRIS Jewelry Organizer is Functional & Stylish
Eiffel Tower-Embedded Medals
Paris 2024 Showcases New Meals with Eiffel Tower Pieces
Kaleidoscopic Lazy Rivers
Kaleidoscope Kavern Features an Immersive Multimedia Tunnel
Psychedelic Sculptural Art Installations
The Frank Stella: Recent Sculpture Exhibition Opens in NY
Rope-Like Dynamic Chair Designs
Miray Ozlem ER Designs the Caterpillar Lounge Chair
Monotrack Bike Designs
YoouTube Channel Make It Extreme Boasts an Intriguing DIY Bike Concept
Stunning Spokeless Ferris Wheels
The 'Seoul Ring' Will Be Built in South Korea for Dazzling Views
Oddball Penny-Farthing Bikes
This High-Wheel Bike Features a Motor and Battery
Weather-Versatile Conical Chairs
The Conicent Chair Has a Minimal Design for Indoor and Outdoor
Circus Tent-Inspired Holiday Homes
Cubo Design Architect Designs the Circus Home in Japan
Stunningly Whimsical Playgrounds
XISUI Design Draws Inspiration from Natural Forms Such as Caves
Aluminum Cladded Mountain Refuge
EX Creates the Pinwheel Shelter with Prefabricatef CLT Panels
Automotive Brand Exercise Bikes
The Audi Smart Spinning Bike by Qingsheng Meng is Stylish
Intricate Lighting Sculptures
Objects of Common Interest Creates the Lights on Installation
Chic Recycled Aluminum Benches
The 'Bello!' Bench Has a Textured Finish for Indoor or Outdoor Use
Everchanging Water-Based Theaters
Open Architecture Designs the Yichang Grand Theater in China
Glossy Panelled Pentagonal Buildings
JM Architecture Designs the Pinwheel Building in Italy
Wearable Art Watches
Masterpiece On Your Wrist Makes Art from the Louvre Wearable
Fashion House Festive Carousels
Dior Completes the Carousel of Dreams Installation in NY
Upcycled Circular Design Products
Cyrc Designs Expansive Products with Sustainable Themes
Contemporary Vertical Turntables
ToVerse Unveils a New Dynamic Streaming Turntable Design
Storage-Equipped Restaurant Chairs
The RACK Chair Design by Zhiyuan Fang is Multifunctional
Royal Carriage Replicas
Uber is Making People Feel Like Royalty with Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides
Contemporary Stable Designs
Wiercinski Studio Designs an Equestrian Center in Rural Poland
Perception-Challenging Art Exhibitions
Raise the Moral Studio Presents the Becoming Familiar Show
Forgotten Theme-Park Art Exhibitions
Luna Luna Presents the Forgotten Fantasy Exhibition in LA
Playful Public Seating Designs
The London Festival of Architecture Boasts a Series of Seats
Gifting-Focused Travel Chocolate Products
Ferrero Travel Market Has Shown Off New Treats
Wool-Centric Contemporary Exhibitions
Formafantasma Debuts the Oltre Terra Exhibition in Oslo
Computer Symbol-Inspired Watch Designs
Anicorn Watches Releases the Spinning Beach Ball Watch
Accessible Space Travel Systems
This Space Elevator Concept by Jordan William Hughes is Wondrous
Modular Powered Wheelchair Designs
The 'Fluid' Wheelchair Hand Cycle Supports Quick Movement
Plastic-Exploring Art Exhibitions
The Everlasting Plastics Exhibition Explores Plastic Dependency
Custom-Made Foldable Titanium Bikes
The Firefly MiniVelo Bike is Railered to Ming Thein
Sleek Robotic Wheelchair Designs
The KIMM Designs a New Self-Controlled Liberating Wheelchair
Unique Timekeeping Devices
TempoFlow is a Rolling Ball Clock Project Based in Hong Kong
Mall-Based Indoor Adventure Parks
Elev8 Fun is Coming to Miami International Mall
Retrospective Travel Accessories Exhibit
Rimowa Celebrates 125 Years with a New Exhibit
Toy Block-Inspired Wooden Bookshelves
Waiting Woood Designs the New Rotating Picture Book Rack
Color-Changing Eccentric Turntables
Brian Eno Designs the Turntable II with Unpredictable Patterns
Coral-Shaped Bulbous Pavilions
Marc Fornes Designs a Bulging Pavilion for Louis Vuitton
Disco Ball-Inspired Pizza Ovens
The Discoven by Marcus Cresswell is Studded and Rotates
Interactive Windmill Toys
HABA's Kullerbu Windmill 25 Piece Starter Track Set is Hands-On
Weekend Excursion City Vehicles
The Playbox Urban Mobility Vehicle is Imagined for 2040
Expansive Toy-Inspired Amusement Parks
Mattel Adventure Park Will Open in 2024 in Arizona
At-Home Gameshow Slot Machines
The Arcade1Up Wheel Of Fortune Casinocade Deluxe Has Four Games
Adventurous Pedal-Powered Electric Bicycles
The IEDEX Includes Smart Storage Capabilities
Wavy Lounge Chair Designs
Fereshteh Hajigholami's Design Was Granted the Iron A' Design Award
Immersive Art-Technology Installations
WNDR Museum Boston Will Feature 20 Exhibitions
Architecture-Inspired Turntables
Jorge Paez Designs the Reinterpreted RYTM Turntable
Futuristic Glowing Playgrounds
The Joya Playground Will be Joining Texas' Farmers Branch
Tent-Like Exhibition Pavilions
Buero Wagner Creates the Adaptable Black Pavilion in Rome
Intelligent Wireless Charging Devices
The Carousel Series by Pablo Designs Features Two Pieces
Bespoke Brass Vintage Clocks
Sergey's Nixei Tube Vintage Clock is Inspired by the 19th Century
Immersive Furniture Company Exhibitions
IKEA Unveils the Future Together Exhibition at MDW
Cultural Heritage-Inspired Stool Designs
Mohamed El-Haddad Designs the El Nahla Stool
Multifunctional Circular Housing Blocks
Gensler's EVE Park Design has Integrated EV Parking Towers
Festival-Based Mycelium Pavlions
Simon Carroll Creates the Hayes Pavilion at Glastonbury
Colorful Patterned Infinity Exhibitions
Yayoi Kusama Presents I Spend Each Day Embracing Flowers
Sculptural Contemporary Chandeliers
Ross Gardam Designs the Volant Lighting Installation
Reflective Hemispherical Theater Stages
Muoto Designs the Ball Theater to Evoke a Sense of Utopia
All Terrain Electric Skis
Skwheel One Travels Up to 50 Mph on Snow, Sand, and More
Spoke-Free Riverside Ferris Wheels
The 'Seoul Twin Eye' is Designed for Peace Park in Seoul
Celebratory Puzzle Toys
The 50th Anniversary Rubik's Cube Commemorates Five Decades of Play
Optical Illusion Replica Artworks
Leandro Erlich Forms the Building in the Liberty Science Center
Tubular Metal Furniture Collections
Tim Teven Designs the Tube Collection of Furniture
Post-Apocalyptic Aluminum Furniture
Students at HEAD Genève Create 2084, Diorama of the Future
Generously Glazed Spiral Buildings
This Building is Inspired By Czech Glassmaking Tradition
Architecture-Inspired Home Sculptures
Origin Made Spotlights the Spiral and Flight Sculptures
Retro-Inspired Free Wheeling Cars
Ford Presents the 2024 Bronco Sport Free Wheeling Vehicle
Colorful Decor Design Expansions
Muller Van Severen Expands the Arcs Collection with HAY
Conical Glass Pavilion Wineries
Studio Other Spaces Designs the Vertical Panorama Pavilion
Ukranian Multi-Sports Venue Concepts
Katia Orli Designs the Kolchyno Ice Center in Ukraine
Demountable Events Space
Andblack Design Studio Creates the Darwin Bucky Structure
Wind-Responsive Panel Pavilions
Fernanda Ahumada & FREE Design the National Biodiversity Pavilion
Adaptable Foldable Electric Bikes
Buzzy Bike Designs a Dynamic and Expressive E-Bike
Stunning Solar Art Installations
The Arco del Tiempo Works as a Sundial and for Energy Generating
Gem-Like Sculptural Art Exhibitions
Fred Eversley Showcases Cylindrical Lenses in New York
Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits
Abelardo Morell Presents the New Ground Exhibition
Rotating Solar Powered Benches
ENESS Launches a Spinning Whimsical Bench Installation
Cave-Like Discovery-Themed Centers
Studio Gang Designs the Gilder Center in Manhattan
Ice Factory-Transformed Galleries
Malik Architecture Designs the IF.BE Gallery and Event Space
Childhood-Inspired Magnetic Lighting
The Orbe by Nelson Fossey is Sleek and Easily Portable
Perforated Light-Passing Art Installations
The Volvo Circle Pavilion Uses Tyvek Facades
Semi-Outdoor Foldable Wheelchairs
Robooter Brought Mobility Innovations Like X40 to CES 2024
Retractable Auditorium Seating
Hamari's Telescopic Seating Re-Imagines Large Venue Seating
Welded Steel Cantilevered Footbridges
Ehl & KKoumar Architekti Designs a Sculptural Footbridge
Campus-Based Cylindrical Glass Sculptures
Zeller & Moye Were Commissioned to Create the Mirage
Modern Museum Versatile Cafes
Tate Modern Unveils a Corner Cafe Designed by Holland Harvey
Circular Design-Themed Exhibitions
Audi Joins Dezeen on the Domino Act Installation
Renovated Theatre Buildings
Haworth Tompkins & White Arkitekter Refurbish This Hippodromen Theatre
Deconstructed Windmill Installations
Taiyi Yu Presents the W.I.P.: Windmill In Play Installation
Stool-Inspired Design Exhibitions
Daisuke Motogi Presents the Hackability of the Stool Show
Sunset-Inspired SUV Models
The 2024 Ford Bronco Sport Free Wheeling Edition is Fun and Beach-Ready
Office-Themed Metallic Installations
Crosby Studios Forms a Pop-Up Exhibition for The Frankie Shop
Spiralling Stainless-Steel Cultural Center
Clouds AO Designs the New 010 Building in Fukuoka
Task-Managing Dynamic Lamps
The Fall Lamp Concept is Made to Keep Users Focused and Productive
Sight-Seeing Hot Tubs
Chicago Electric Boat Company Added 6-Person Floating Hot Tubs to Its Fleet
Modern Playground-Inspired Exhibitions
Samuel Ross Designs the Coarse Collection for NYCxDesign
Playful Toy-Inspired Exhibits
The Eames Institute of Infinite Curiosity Debuts Toys & Play Exhibit
Anniversary-Honoring Wooden Pavilion
AMDL Circle and Michele De Lucchi Design the Pedrali Pavilion
Dynamic Interactive Lighting Installations
Zava Designs a New Light and Metal Installation
Inflated Vibrant Futuristic Buses
Midjourney Helped Create the Mutated School Bus Design
Maze-Inspired Performance Spaces
Ma Yansong Designs the City of Time Installation in China
Table Design Exhibitions
Eames Institute of Infinite Curiosity Debuts Tables, Tables, Tables
Pre-Fabricated Fire Stations
Wittman Estes Forms the Rapid Assembly Fire Station 67
Artful Colorful Bar Carts
fatboy Unveils a New Vibrant Capsule of the Jolly Trolley
Vintage Hotel-Based Automobiles
Sunset Tower Now Allows Guests to Cruise in Rented Automobiles
Inflatable-Orb Stage Set Designs
BIG Designs the Stage Set for WhoMadeWho's World Tour
Tread-Wheel Geometric Bicycles
The Q Bike by Sergii Gordieiev Has Triangular Wheels
Football History Artful Exhibtions
The FIFA Museum Presents Designing the Beautiful Game
Converted Palazzo Circular Spas
Patricia Urquiola Transforms a Palazzo to the Six Senses Rome
Concert Venue Cafes
Weill Café is a New Eatery In New York's Carnegie Hall