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1950s Vintage Signage

Pair of Original Hand-Painted Wooden Fairground Signage, circa 1950s
Located in Faversham, GB
for the pair. Circa 1950s. Additional information: H 39 cm (H 15.3 inches) L 212 cm (L 84.2
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20th Century British Mid-Century Modern 1950s Vintage Signage

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Paint, Wood

Monumental ALCOA Letter "O" Brushed Cast Aluminum Mirror, 1950s
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Extra large Industrial Alcoa Letter O Brushed Aluminum Mirror, 1950s. Featuring the round
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern 1950s Vintage Signage

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Aluminum

Eat or Tea Large Scale 1950s American Porcelain Enameled Steel Letters Sign
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Superb large scale American 1950s porcelain enameled metal letters, over 24" high, originally used
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1930s American Art Deco 1950s Vintage Signage

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Metal

Chryssa 1979 Signed Limited Edition Screen Print Chinatown Series Tan
By Chryssa Vardea-Mavromichali
Located in Rochester Hills, MI
marked 207/250 The bright lights and signage of Manhattan became an important source of inspiration for
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1970s Abstract 1950s Vintage Signage

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Screen

1994 Original poster of Jean Widmer for the 5th festival of posters of Chaumont
By Jean Widmer
Located in PARIS, FR
many visual identity programs. Jean Widmer, who arrived in France in the 1950s, left his mark on
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1990s 1950s Vintage Signage

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Paper, Lithograph

Original poster from 1970 by Jean Widmer entitled Jouer aux halles - Design
By Jean Widmer
Located in PARIS, FR
programs. Jean Widmer, who arrived in France in the 1950s, left his mark on French graphic design by
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1970s 1950s Vintage Signage

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Paper, Lithograph

Lella & Massimo Vignelli Ara Console Table in Wood and Glass by Driade 1974
By Massimo and Lella Vignelli, Driade
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
and manufactured by Driade in 1974. Licterature: G. Gramigna, Repertorio del Design Italiano 1950
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern 1950s Vintage Signage

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Glass, Wood

Massimo & Lella Vignelli Set of Two Black Saratoga Bar Cabinet by Poltronova
By Poltronova, Massimo and Lella Vignelli
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
lighting fixtures. In the late 1950s, he earned a fellowship to study in the United States at Towle
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern 1950s Vintage Signage

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Polyester, Wood

Massimo & Lella Vignelli Black Saratoga Side Table or Bar Cabinet by Poltronova
By Poltronova, Massimo and Lella Vignelli
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
lighting fixtures. In the late 1950s, he earned a fellowship to study in the United States at Towle
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern 1950s Vintage Signage

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Polyester, Wood

Massimo & Lella Vignelli Black Saratoga Living Room Set by Poltronova 1960s
By Poltronova, Massimo and Lella Vignelli
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
del Design Italiano 1950-1980, pg. 263. Dimensions: Three-seater sofa H 60 x 210 x 90 cm Two-seater
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern 1950s Vintage Signage

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Metal

"Metaphora" Black Marquina Marble & Glass Coffee Table by Lella & M. Vignelli
By Massimo and Lella Vignelli
Located in Firenze, Tuscany
." Starting in the mid-1950s, Lella Vignelli's professional concentration was interior, furniture, and product
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1970s Italian Modern 1950s Vintage Signage

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Marble

Elaine Lustig Cohen "Sea Machine" - Surrealist Mixed Media Seascape SIGNED
By Elaine Lustig Cohen
Located in Surfside, FL
incorporated the aesthetic vocabulary of European modernism into American graphic design, during the 1950s and
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20th Century Surrealist 1950s Vintage Signage

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Mixed Media

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XL Mid-Century Modern Holophane Paris Street Pendant Lights, France, 1960s
Located in Almelo, NL
This is a large original late 1960s Paris globe Holophane Street light from Paris, France now turned into a pendant light. The hallmark of Holophane luminaries, or lighting fixtures,...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern 1950s Vintage Signage

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Glass

Sasco Semi-Flush Mount Brass Light Fixture, Custom Finishes
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
The Sasco is a versatile custom-made solid brass and glass globe light fixture, which can be mounted on the ceiling or wall. Shown here in our factory brass, an uneven unfinished br...
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2010s American 1950s Vintage Signage

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Brass

JENNY Large Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Stilnovo, Blueprint Lighting, Mathieu Matégot
Located in New York, NY
Introducing Jenny, the latest vintage-inspired fixture from Blueprint Lighting. Named for multi-hyphenate Jenny Mollen; NYT best-selling author, actress, design enthusiast, mom of ...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern 1950s Vintage Signage

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Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel

Klismos black chair
By Pescetta
Located in IT
Classic and elegant Klismos customizable dining chairs with saber legs, black lacquered wood and leather seats. Available in other colors and upholstery. Italian artisanal production...
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2010s Italian Greek Revival 1950s Vintage Signage

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Leather, Wood

Klismos black chair
Klismos black chair
H 35.44 in W 21.26 in D 27.96 in
Contemporary Chair in Brazilian Hardwood by Ricardo Graham Ferreira
By Ricardo Graham Ferreira
Located in Nova Friburgo, RJ
This contemporary chair is a three legged comfortable and elegant piece of fine crafted furniture, made in tropical Brazilian hardwood and natural fiber cord at the artist workshop. ...
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2010s Brazilian 1950s Vintage Signage

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Cord, Wood, Hardwood

German Hand Carved Wood and Painted Carousel Horse with Saddle Seat 19th Century
Located in Hollywood, SC
German hand carved wood and decorative painted carousel horse with flowing mane, hairy tail, upholstered saddle seat, original glass eyes, and mounted on a wrought iron scrolled brac...
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19th Century German Folk Art 1950s Vintage Signage

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Wood, Paint

Matisse, Coquelicots (Duthuit 139), Verve: Revue Artistique (after)
By Henri Matisse
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Lithograph on vélin du Marais paper. Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Good condition with publisher’s folds, as issued. Notes: From the volume, Verve: Revue Artistiqu...
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1950s Modern 1950s Vintage Signage

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Lithograph

Pablo Picasso - The Ballet Dancer - Original Lithograph
By Pablo Picasso
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
Pablo Picasso - Original Lithograph Title: The Ballet Dancer Dimensions: 32 x 24 cm 1954 Reference: Bloch 767 Frontispiece for the book "Le Ballet" (Paris: Editions Hachet, 1954) by...
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1950s Modern 1950s Vintage Signage

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Lithograph

Neon Sign
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Neon sign by Alexandre Ferucci, "IF THESE WALLS COULD TALK". Framed in plexi-glass box, 1970s.
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern 1950s Vintage Signage

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Glass, Plexiglass

Neon Sign
Neon Sign
H 12 in W 36 in D 6.5 in
Red and White Graphic New York Bus Subway Destination Sign
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Very large New York bus destination sign. Unusual in red. Very graphic. Bottom of roll was date stamped 1951. 7 1/2 feet tall.
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1950s American Steampunk 1950s Vintage Signage

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Canvas

Handwoven Midcentury Inspired Cali Lounge Chair, Copper Plating and Leather
By Leon Leon Design
Located in Mexico City, Delegación Cuauhtémoc
This chair is a unique creation by Leon Leon Design from Mexico City, a modern version of the famous Acapulco chair with a wider and more inclined seat and new materials. It feature...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern 1950s Vintage Signage

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Copper, Steel

Handwoven Mexican Midcentury Inspired Cali Lounge Chair, Steel and Leather
By Leon Leon Design
Located in Mexico City, Delegación Cuauhtémoc
This handwoven midcentury inspired Cali lounge chair is a unique creation by León León Design from Mexico City, a modern version of the famous Acapulco chair. The Cali Natural Leath...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern 1950s Vintage Signage

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Steel

1960s Paris Holophane Globe Street Pendant Light Qty Available
By Holophane
Located in New York, NY
This Holophane Paris Street light, transformed into a mesmerizing light fixture, is a captivating blend of history and modern design. Originally conceived in the mid 20th century, th...
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1960s French Industrial 1950s Vintage Signage

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Steel

Original Vintage Pictorial Travel Poster Children's Map Of London Fairytales Art
Located in London, GB
Original vintage fold-out pictorial travel map poster - Children's Map of London - featuring the streets, parks, railways and the River Thames and images of the main places of intere...
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1950s British 1950s Vintage Signage

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Paper

Early 20th Century English Butchers Shop Display Figure
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century English butchers shop display figure. We share what we love, and we love this early 20th century papier Mache and wood composite figure. Recently acquired from a ...
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Early 20th Century British Late Victorian 1950s Vintage Signage

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Wood, Paper

Vintage Italian Rope Seat Dining Chairs- Set of Four
By (After) Gio Ponti
Located in Trenton, NJ
Revel in the allure of mid-century Italian craftsmanship with this set of four vintage rush seat dining chairs, a nod to the timeless designs of artists like Gio Ponti and Chiavari S...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern 1950s Vintage Signage

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American Mid-Century Wooden Sign: Golf & Tennis
Located in Culver City, CA
of those hard to find gems that you cannot pass up. It seems to be a relic from a 1950's country club
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern 1950s Vintage Signage

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Wood, Paint

Steel and Porcelain "Goodyear Tire & Rubber" Signage
Located in East Hampton, NY
Steel and porcelain "Goodyear Tire & Rubber" signage.
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Mid-20th Century 1950s Vintage Signage

"Thank You" Tole Signage with Raised Letters 1950s American White and Gold
Located in Philadelphia, PA
American large and ornamental tole sign with word "thank you" in raised letters, gold on white, custom cut shape.
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1950s North American 1950s Vintage Signage

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Metal

1950’s Ramp Parking Garage
By (after) Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in Philadelphia, PA
1950's or early 1960's wood parking garage. Nice original condition! Just add cars! Perfect to show
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern 1950s Vintage Signage

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Wood, Paint

1950’s Ramp Parking Garage
1950’s Ramp Parking Garage
H 7.5 in W 26.5 in D 15 in
Kupittaan Save Scandinavian Modern Ceramic Vase by Raili Suvanto, Finland, 1950s
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful 1950s vase from Finland and Kupittaan Save by Raili Suvanto featuring a floral design
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern 1950s Vintage Signage

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Clay

8 Vintage Culver, LTD., Pilsner Glasses with 22k Gold "Beer / 5₵" in Raised Text
By Culver Ltd.
Located in Nantucket, MA
using a font reminiscent of Victorian tavern or saloon signage.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern 1950s Vintage Signage

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Glass

Vintage Industrial Metal Letter M - Other Letters Available
Located in Troy, MI
Salvaged industrial signage letters. The 'M' is no longer available. Nicely rendered with crisp
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1950s 1950s Vintage Signage

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Metal

George Nelson Desk for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
company, pioneering the practice of corporate image management, graphic programs, and signage. By the time
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern 1950s Vintage Signage

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Steel, Chrome

George Nelson Desk for Herman Miller
George Nelson Desk for Herman Miller
H 29.5 in W 42.13 in D 18.5 in
Art Deco Platinum Blue Star Sapphire and Diamond Line Bracelet
Located in Fairfield, CT
opulent wearable art. Signage: "PT IR" Size: 7 Condition: Good, minor scratches   Year: c. 1950s Length
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1950s Art Deco 1950s Vintage Signage

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Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum

Elaine Lustig Cohen "Sea Machine" - Surrealist Mixed Media Seascape SIGNED
By Elaine Lustig Cohen
Located in Surfside, FL
incorporated the aesthetic vocabulary of European modernism into American graphic design, during the 1950s and
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20th Century Surrealist 1950s Vintage Signage

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Mixed Media

Retro Mauboussin Trabert Hoeffer Ruby and Diamond Gold Bangle, circa 1940s
By Trabert & Hoeffer Mauboussin
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
novelty jewellery such as the Zodiac and Initial collections which proved popular. As the 1950’s dawned
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1940s American Retro 1950s Vintage Signage

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Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

1950's Sister Corita, William Daly, Silkscreen Lithograph "Custodiat" Pop Art
By Mary Corita (Sister Corita) Kent
Located in Surfside, FL
image, then re-photograph it. She often used grocery store signage, texts from scripture, newspaper
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1960s Pop Art 1950s Vintage Signage

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Lithograph, Screen

1950s Belgian ‘Le Pingouin’ Ice Cream Parlor Sign
Located in High Point, NC
signage and the nostalgic style of 1950s Belgium.
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1950s Belgian 1950s Vintage Signage

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Wood, Paint

6 Italian Figural Silver Plate Fish Menu Holders/Table Markers
Located in Great Barrington, MA
showing the potential for displaying a menu or signage. There is a very obscure mark on the inside of the
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1950s Italian 1950s Vintage Signage

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Silver Plate

4-Piece Set of Historic and Huge Enameled Letters Spelling “Bowl” *SATURDAY SALE
Located in San Francisco, CA
iconic 1950s-style signage pays homage to that of Park Bowl. Each dark red enameled metal letter was
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1950s American Modern 1950s Vintage Signage

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Steel

Electric Neon Clock Co. Extra-Large Neon Clock with Advertising Marquee, 1940s
By Electric Neon Clock Company
Located in San Francisco, CA
easily picture this fantastic piece of functional signage proudly mounted on the classic San Francisco
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern 1950s Vintage Signage

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Metal

London Bus Route Signage
Located in New York, NY
Vintage scroll signage from the london bus system. Located at Las Venus @ ABC Home 646-602-3519.
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1950s British 1950s Vintage Signage

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Wood

Vintage Optometrist Signage
Located in San Francisco, CA
Formally a neon store sign for a optometrist, now a very interesting relic. Painted metal frame still retaining the porcelain contact posts. Amazing patina from years of being in the...
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20th Century American 1950s Vintage Signage

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Porcelain

Vintage Optometrist Signage
Vintage Optometrist Signage
H 13 in W 45 in D 3 in
Old Religious Signage
Located in San Francisco, CA
Hand painted wooden sign used by the Christian Science Church, double sided late 1950's to early 60
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20th Century American 1950s Vintage Signage

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Wood, Paint

Old Religious Signage
Old Religious Signage
H 13 in W 41 in D 2 in
1950's Vintage Hardware Sign
Located in San Francisco, CA
Rustic hardware store signage, with the lettering in a wonderful color of blue paint on wood.
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20th Century American 1950s Vintage Signage

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Wood, Paint

Original Signage from the "Hungry i" Night Club
Located in Treasure Island, CA
The Hungry i was a legendary San Francisco nightclub operated in the late 1950s and early 1960s by
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1950s American 1950s Vintage Signage

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Plastic

Mid-Century Tilt-A-Whirl Carnival Sign, circa 1950s
Located in Portland, OR
unique graphics, historic letter forms and nostalgic commodities. While hand-lettered signage is as old a
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1950s Mid-Century Modern 1950s Vintage Signage

5 Door Public Style Locker
Located in Toronto, ON
Steel, of the highest quality construction. Army Green with Orange signage.
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1950s American 1950s Vintage Signage

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Steel

5 Door Public Style Locker
5 Door Public Style Locker
H 76.5 in W 16.5 in D 20 in
1960s Large Japanese Coffee House Display Prop or Advertising Sign
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage 1960s large glass, plastic and wood Japanese Coffee House display prop or signage. A usual
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1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern 1950s Vintage Signage

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Metal

Museum of Smuggling
Located in Llandudno, Conwy
painted wrought iron frame with handwritten double sided alloy signage, numerous brass bells and spring or
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern 1950s Vintage Signage

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Metal

Museum of Smuggling
Museum of Smuggling
H 56.7 in W 35.83 in D 0.79 in
1950s Rare Gulf Gas Pump
Located in Georges Mills, NH
1950s, rare Gulf Co. made two sided gas pump. Newly painted panels, with original signage. Actual
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1950s American 1950s Vintage Signage

1950s Rare Gulf Gas Pump
1950s Rare Gulf Gas Pump
H 58 in W 23 in D 18 in
Colorful and Graphic Advertising Bookshelf
Located in 3 Oaks, MI
This colorful bookshelf is constructed of printing boards used in adverting signage from the 1950's
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1960s American 1950s Vintage Signage

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Pine

Mason's Old Fashioned Root Beer Sign
Located in Pasadena, CA
Mason's root beer signage, circa 1950s. Great bold colors.
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1950s American 1950s Vintage Signage

Mason's Old Fashioned Root Beer Sign
Mason's Old Fashioned Root Beer Sign
H 41.5 in W 41.5 in D 1 in
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1950s Vintage Signage For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the 1950s vintage signage you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of glass, metal and wood, every 1950s vintage signage was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect 1950s vintage signage — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A 1950s vintage signage is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, Art Deco and modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made 1950s vintage signage has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Massimo and Lella Vignelli and Driade are consistently popular.

How Much is a 1950s Vintage Signage?

The average selling price for a 1950s vintage signage at 1stDibs is $3,750, while they’re typically $712 on the low end and $6,597 for the highest priced.