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1950s Era Large Metal Letters
Located in Surrey, BC
only an "O" "l" x 2 left
Two sets of custom-made metal letters made for the Wilkinson steel
Category
Mid-20th Century Canadian Retro Metal Letters
Materials
Metal
1950s French Zinc Letters, Letter Black E
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s French zinc letters – Letter Black E. We have 19 of these well worn and very beautiful zinc
Category
1950s French Retro Metal Letters
Materials
Sheet Metal
Huge tin advertising sign from the 80s with the letters ZTS
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This hanging advertising sign is made of sheet metal and metal and features the letters ZTS. It was
Category
1980s Czech Mid-Century Modern Retro Metal Letters
Materials
Sheet Metal
LOUIS FERAUD Gold Tone Rhinestone Filled Charm Letters Necklace & Bracelet Set
Located in Munich, DE
massive gold tone chain, clear rhinestone filled "LOUIS FERAUD" charm letters and a heart-shaped charm
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1980s French Retro Metal Letters
Materials
Gilt Metal
Late 20th Century Decorative Wall Ornament Gucci Letters Made in Golden Brass
By Gucci
Located in North Miami, FL
Late 20th century decorative wall ornament Gucci letters made in golden brass from one of their
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Retro Metal Letters
Materials
Metal, Zinc, Copper, Brass
H 9.5 in W 9.5 in D 1.5 in
Chanel Runway 1986 Wide Cuff Bangle w/CHANEL Spelled out In Gold Tone Letters
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
iconic Chanel bracelets. The black background is accented with 1 1/2 inch high gold tone letters spelling
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Retro Metal Letters
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W 1.94 in
1990s Moschino Redwall Belt I Am Rich in Gold Letters on Brown Embossed Leather
By Moschino
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage Moschino I AM RICH belt features "I am rich" in gold letters on a brown embossed leather
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1990s Italian Retro Metal Letters
Size: IT 40, Fits 26 to 28 inch waist
Vintage Chinoiserie Metal With Gold Table Lamps - a Pair
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional pair of vintage chinoiserie metal table lamps. Each feature a metal body with gold
Category
1980s American Chinoiserie Retro Metal Letters
Materials
Metal
Christian Dior Faux-Wood and Metal Application Picture Frame, 1960s
By Christian Dior, Dior Home
Located in Atlanta, GA
in hot stamping in gold letters. This frame can be displayed on furniture or hung on the wall.
The
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1960s French Modern Retro Metal Letters
Materials
Metal, Brass
Giorgio A. Roccamonte, Robot, Abstract Modern Chromed Metal Sculpture, Ca. 1960
By Giorgio Amelio Roccamonte
Located in New York, NY
himself to sculptures in the shape of letters.
DIMENSIONS
Height: 14.5 inches
Width: 4.5 inches
Category
1960s Argentine Modern Retro Metal Letters
Materials
Metal
H 14.5 in W 4.5 in D 3.75 in
Ladies ‘Dame’ Mid Century Restroom Sign from South of France Made in Metal
Located in London, GB
dimensional letters made from metal box cut and riveted and welded on to a base plate in Original painted
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Metal Letters
Materials
Metal
H 7.29 in W 22.45 in D 1.19 in
Studio BBPR for Olivetti 'Spazio' Large Shelving System in Metal 7M
By Studio BBPR
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Milano. B.B.P.R. was thus an acronym formed from the first letters of their family names. The architects
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Metal Letters
Materials
Metal
H 78.35 in W 275.6 in D 13.78 in
Studio BBPR for Olivetti 'Spazio' Shelving System in Metal
By Studio BBPR
Located in Waalwijk, NL
formed from the first letters of their family names. The architects found each other in their opposition
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Metal Letters
Materials
Steel
Vintage Gucci Metal Marquee Sign from a NYC Building Meat Packing District
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous original vintage sign from a Gucci store in New York. Letters are 12.5 inches high, custom
Category
Late 20th Century American Industrial Retro Metal Letters
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Jean Paul Gaultier Navy Mini Dress With Silver Metal Detailing & Roman Numerals
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
featuring a tank style, black trim silver letters and numbers, and silver rectangular detailing on the front
Category
1990s Italian Retro Metal Letters
Vintage Heavy Chanel Gold Tone Metal Bangle With Black Resin Stripe 11.5mm Wide
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
words CHANEL and PARIS spelled out in capital letters. Inside is imprinted the copyright mark CHANEL
Category
1990s French Modern Retro Metal Letters
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W 0.44 in Dm 8 in
Singer II (Woodgrain, incised metal plate of a Singer typewriter casts shadows)
By Carol Wax
Located in New Orleans, LA
Carol Wax's mezzotint, Singer II looking at the end of the typewriter portrays the incised metal
Category
1980s Contemporary Retro Metal Letters
Materials
Mezzotint
Celine Name & Logo Charm Bracelet with Antique Bronze Patina, 1990s
By Celine
Located in New York, NY
patina finish and has 17 charms. Six of the charms are letters that spell out Celine. Four charms are
Category
1990s French Retro Metal Letters
Materials
Base Metal
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H 1.5 in W 1.5 in D 0.58 in L 7.75 in
French Anatomy Sign
Located in Los Angeles, CA
ANATOMIE. 8 free standing letters. Patina and wear to metal. Great piece of wall art that can have multiple
Category
1960s French Retro Metal Letters
Materials
Metal
No Loitering Street Sign, 1980s USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
white letters on a reflective white background. Good vintage condition and scale with wear as shown.
Category
1980s American Retro Metal Letters
Materials
Metal
Neighborhood Watch Street Sign, 1980s USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage street sign that reads "This is a Neighborhood Watch Community". Black letters on a
Category
1980s American Retro Metal Letters
Materials
Metal
Mid Century King Stoneware Wine Witch Nude German Lidded Beer Stein Carafe 10"
Located in Dayton, OH
letters of the German phrase, King Werk created their trademark: "KING.” The steins they produce are truly
Category
Mid-20th Century Retro Metal Letters
Materials
Metal
H 9.75 in W 4 in D 4.5 in
Mid Century Gucci Marquee Store Sign from a NYC Building Meat Packing District
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Iconic Gucci nameplate with their stylized aluminum letters that are 22 inches high. Impressive
Category
Late 20th Century American Industrial Retro Metal Letters
Materials
Metal
H 30 in W 160 in D 4 in
"No Diving" POOL Sign, 1980s USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage pool sign that reads "No Diving or Swimming Off Bridge". Bold reflective white letters on a
Category
1980s American Retro Metal Letters
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Sheldon Rose Alpha Sculpt Cube Letterpress Sculptures Bookends 1960s
By Sheldon Rose
Located in Troy, MI
1960s
Titled "Alpha Sculpt" formed of cast metal with raised letters and symbols
4 inches cubed
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Metal Letters
Materials
Metal
H 4 in W 4 in D 4 in
"Save a Life" Pool Sign, 1980s USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage pool sign that reads "Save A Life". Bold blue letters on a white background. Great colors
Category
1980s American Retro Metal Letters
Materials
Metal
Vintage Neon "YOU" Sign
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage neon sign, spelling Y - O - U. handcut metal channel letters with hand bent neon glass
Category
1980s American Retro Metal Letters
Materials
Metal
Industrial Wall Sign
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Industrial “SOLO” metal wall sign, 1950s. Set of four letters can be rearranged in any way. Each
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Retro Metal Letters
Materials
Metal
Vintage Industrial Scratch Built Railway Toy Steam Train Model. C.1940
Located in London, GB
metal and all in original paint with letters and numbers sign written to the sides. One wheel has been
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Mid-20th Century English Industrial Retro Metal Letters
Materials
Metal
H 10.63 in W 7.88 in D 26.78 in
Breitling Retail Store Display Advertising Sign
By Breitling
Located in Forney, TX
solid wood frame, raised chrome Breitling letters, over a yellow jet plane in sculptural relief form, on
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Late 20th Century Industrial Retro Metal Letters
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Guiseppe Santomaso (Italian 1907 - 1990) Signed, "Blue Space" Lithograph, 1969.
By Giuseppe Santomaso
Located in Chicago, IL
Lettere a Palladio (1977; English: Letters to Palladio) featured abstract geometry influenced by
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Metal Letters
Materials
Metal
H 22 in W 19.5 in D 0.75 in
1950s Belgian Transportation Sign
Located in High Point, NC
discoloration trades a poetic display of age in place of painted letters. Textured beige on one side and chipped
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1950s Belgian Retro Metal Letters
Materials
Metal
Vintage Sheldon Rose Alpha Typographic Cube Sculpture Mixed Media
By Sheldon Rose
Located in North Miami, FL
polychrome metal and paint. It features a medley of faux letterpress symbols, numbers and letters. Each side
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Retro Metal Letters
Materials
Metal
Christian Dior Clip-On Earrings & Brooch Set
Located in Geneva, CH
Classic and elegant gilt metal Christian Dior set featuring combined “C Dior” letters spelling
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1990s French Contemporary Retro Metal Letters
Materials
Crystal, Gilt Metal
Mid-Century Sheldon Rose AlphaSculpt Typesetter Block Sculpture Bookend
By Jonathan Adler, Tiffany & Co., Sheldon Rose
Located in San Diego, CA
. In polished polychrome silver metal. Sheldon Rose (American, 20th century), attended the Cooper Union
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Metal Letters
Materials
Metal
Antique Sign for Bicycles Delta, Belgium, 1934
Located in Antwerp, BE
green and gold sign made from pressed tin - pressed metal with relief.
Awesome wall decoration even if
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Art Deco Retro Metal Letters
Materials
Metal
The Test, Assembled Kinetic Modernist Sculpture Puzzle Construction
By William King (b.1925)
Located in Surfside, FL
conversing. He created his busts and figures in a variety of materials, including clay, wood, metal, and
Category
1970s American Modern Retro Metal Letters
Materials
Metal
H 20.5 in W 12.5 in D 6.75 in
Studio BBPR for Olivetti Spazio Desk
By Studio BBPR, Olivetti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Studio B.B.P.R. for Olivetti, 'Spazio' desk with drawers, metal, vinyl, plastic, Italy, circa 1960
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Metal Letters
Materials
Metal
Russian Electromechanical Wheel-Based Cipher Machine Fialka M 125
Located in Madrid, ES
Forces during WWII. Like the Enigma, it uses electromechanical cipher wheels to scramble the letters
Category
1950s Retro Metal Letters
Materials
Metal
A large antiqued gold filigree link chain necklace, Goossens for Chanel, 1960s.
By Maison Goossens for Chanel
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
in the Byzantine style, from delicate filigree metal links, that create a graduated necklace. A very
Category
1960s French Byzantine Retro Metal Letters
Materials
Gilt Metal
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W 1.25 in D 1.24 in L 22 in
Studio B.B.P.R. Small Cabinet in Walnut and Brass
By Studio BBPR
Located in Waalwijk, NL
), cabinet, walnut, brass, lacquered metal, Italy, 1960s.
This delicate small cabinet is designed by
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Metal Letters
Materials
Metal, Brass
Studio BBPR for Olivetti ‘Spazio’ Sideboard
By Studio BBPR, Olivetti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Milano. B.B.P.R. was thus an acronym formed from the first letters of their family names. The architects
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Metal Letters
Materials
Metal
1970s Italian Signed Modern Abstract Painting by Riccardo Licata
By Riccardo Licata
Located in Roma, IT
metal, in almost perfect condition.
Every item of our Gallery, upon request, is accompanied by a
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Metal Letters
Materials
Metal
Zelig Segal Silver Plate Yahrzeit Yizkor Memorial Judaica Candle Holder 5"
Located in Dayton, OH
for the flame and contains applied metal Hebrew letters forming the word ""Zechor"" or “Remember
Category
1980s Retro Metal Letters
Materials
Metal
H 5.25 in W 4.75 in D 2.5 in
Peace Mid-Century Modern Pop Art Enamel Painting Chaim Gross Modernist Ltd Ed
By Chaim Gross
Located in Surfside, FL
Award of Merit Medal from the National Institute of Arts and Letters in 1963, and the Gold Medal award
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Retro Metal Letters
Materials
Metal
20th Century Fontana Arte Max Ingrand Centerpiece 2039 in Colored Glass
By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand
Located in Turin, Turin
. The Bowl has a base in silvered metal and then it is entirely in colored glass (orange). This
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Metal Letters
Materials
Metal
Bbpr for Olivetti, Spazio Table, Desk, 1950s/60s
By Studio BBPR
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Large 'Spazio' table or desk with a top covered in green vinyl, resting on a gray and black metal
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Industrial Retro Metal Letters
Materials
Metal
Set of 3 Antique Hand Painted Enamel Liquor Bottle Tags with Floral Motif
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
United States in circa 1940 in the Victorian style. The tags are done in a shield shape of enameled metal
Category
Mid-20th Century English Victorian Retro Metal Letters
Materials
Metal
1970's Vintage Olivetti Lettera 35 Typewriter
By Olivetti
Located in San Carlos, CA
, meaning that the letters and carriage move as they should. We didn't test the Olivetti 35 typewriter for
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Metal Letters
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Recipe Cocktail Set by Jeannette Glass Co.
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid-Century Glass Recipes Cocktail Set with ice bucket Jeannette Glass Co. In Original Gold Metal
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Metal Letters
Materials
Metal
Bronze Sculpture to Isaac Bashevis Singer, Arts in Judaism Award signed Judaica
By Nathaniel Kaz
Located in New York, NY
, Square wooden base, Metal tag
Signed and dated "66" to back of bronze portion of the work.
8 3/4 × 6 × 6
Category
1960s Abstract Expressionist Retro Metal Letters
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Vintage Americana Mid-Century Neon Barber Shop Sign
Located in Santa Monica, CA
three dimensional channel letters. Many layers of red, white and blue paint surface and original neon
Category
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Retro Metal Letters
Materials
Metal
Abstract 3D Wall Hanging Sculpture Brad Howe LA Artist Laser Cut Steel Pop Art
By Brad Howe
Located in Surfside, FL
Letters and numbers cut from a sheet of brushed steel. Hand signed and dated
Brad Howe (born 1959
Category
1990s Pop Art Retro Metal Letters
Materials
Metal
Oscar Tusquets and Lluis Clotet Mailbox by Bd Barcelona, circa 1984
By Oscar Tusquets Blanca, Lluis Clotet, BD Barcelona Design
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
patina.
Material:
Metal
Plastic
Dimensions:
D 30 cm x W 24 cm x H 40 cm.
About the designer
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1980s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Retro Metal Letters
Materials
Metal
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-57-A Stool / Authentic Mid-Century Modern Chandigarh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
, embodying an expressing a nonchalance. This item has letters that makes it even more valuable, showing a
Category
1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Retro Metal Letters
Materials
Metal
Jacques Adnet Leather Table Lamp with Built-In Bookshelf, 1950s France
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very rare Jacques Adnet leather table lamp with built-in bookshelf. Metal frame completely wrapped
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Metal Letters
Materials
Metal, Brass
1967 Pop Art, May Wilson, Surrealist Feminist Junk Assemblage Painted Sculpture
By May Wilson
Located in Surfside, FL
-garde through letters and small works that she exchanged with Robert Watts, George Brecht, Ad Reinhardt
Category
1960s Surrealist Retro Metal Letters
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern British Ilford Selo Photography Film Store Display
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
chromed metal with a molded plastic window. The top features the Union Jack and underneath in prominent
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Retro Metal Letters
Materials
Metal
Adjustable Wall or Table Lamp by Gepo, 1970s
By Gepo, Gebroeders Posthuma
Located in Rotterdam, NL
. The name Gepo is a contraction of the first two letters of the word Gebroeders (brothers) and Posthuma
Category
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Metal Letters
Materials
Metal
Ico Parisi Mid-Century Mahogany Bar Cart with Trays and Bottle Holder, MB 1960s
By MB Italy, Ico Parisi
Located in Roma, IT
, aluminium and gold metal are perfect. Both the upper smaller tray and the lower one are removable and ideal
Category
Mid-20th Century Retro Metal Letters
Materials
Metal, Brass, Aluminum
H 29.93 in W 15.75 in D 27.56 in
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Retro Metal Letters For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of retro metal letters for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique retro metal letters was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, plastic and wood. Retro metal letters have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Retro metal letters are generally popular furniture pieces, but mid-century modern, industrial and modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made retro metal letters over the years, but those made by Studio BBPR, Olivetti and Angelo Brotto are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Retro Metal Letters?
Prices for retro metal letters start at $56 and top out at $115,000 with the average selling for $1,764.
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