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Used Fairground Rides

Pair of Original Hand-Painted Wooden Fairground Signage, circa 1950s
Located in Faversham, GB
of the fairground ride would sit within the centre. Each panel was numbered on the reverse, 1 to 8
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20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Used Fairground Rides

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Paint, Wood

Donkey Days . Contemporary Naive School Painting
By Therese James
Located in Brecon, Powys
, scary fairground rides or penny arcades. One of the most cherished memories for many are the little
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2010s Outsider Art Used Fairground Rides

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Canvas, Acrylic

Early 20th C Robert Lakin & Co Fairground Carnival Circus Pillars Edwin Hall
Located in Lowestoft, GB
demonstrating the construction and operation of fairground rides to their new owners. First quarter of the
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Early 20th Century English Used Fairground Rides

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Pine

Early 20th Century Folk Art Fairground Elephant
Located in London, GB
and naively formed early 20th century hand craved fairground ride figure. With a delightful folk-art
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1920s British Folk Art Used Fairground Rides

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Wood

Swing Boats
By Claude Flight
Located in New York, NY
fairground rides, common in the Victorian era. The boats were originally powered by hand, but steam-driven
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Early 20th Century Abstract Used Fairground Rides

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Linocut

Space Age Carousel Car, Sartori, Italy
Located in Antwerp, BE
fairground ride in the shape of a moon rocket car or satellite car. It's a beautiful streamlined model with
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Used Fairground Rides

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Metal

Used Space Age Carousel Car, Sartori, Italy
Space Age Carousel Car, Sartori, Italy
H 30.71 in W 76.38 in D 34.65 in
Late 19th Century English Savages Carved Fairground Mirror
Located in London, GB
been accompanied by numerous similar panels to fit around a large fairground ride of sorts. The painted
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Early 1900s British Victorian Used Fairground Rides

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Wood

Early 20th Century English Fairground Panels
Located in London, GB
characters, these hand-crafted examples would likely have been attached to some sort of a ride or fairground
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1920s British Folk Art Used Fairground Rides

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Metal

Early 20th Century English Fairground Carousel Panel
Located in London, GB
century English fairground panel. From a fairground carousel ride, with the hand painted graphic “The
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1920s British Edwardian Used Fairground Rides

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Wood, Paint

Original Fairground 'Speedway' Rounding Boards, 1950s Red Gold
Located in Hastings, GB
of each board English Fairground 'Ark' 'Speedway' rounding boards We have researched this ride
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Early 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Used Fairground Rides

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Wood

Redemption and Retribution (Ferris wheel, motion blur, kinetic, fairgrounds)
Located in Kansas City, MO
, motion blur, kinetic, fairgrounds, Midwest US, colorful, carnival ride ------------- For Jeff Tamblyn
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2010s Contemporary Used Fairground Rides

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Archival Pigment

Original Vintage Poster For Coney Beach Porthcawl Wales Fairground Pleasure Park
Located in London, GB
while enjoying a ride on a gold ornamented carousel horse named Susie on a merry-go-round with happy
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1960s British Used Fairground Rides

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Paper

Sydney W. Starling (1889-1984) - 1930 Watercolour, The Fair at Worthing
Located in Corsham, GB
This charming scene depicts a colourful fairground with people playing games and riding fair rides
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Early 20th Century Used Fairground Rides

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Watercolor

Vintage Wood Carousel Rabbit with Carrots, France, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
. Carousel - carousel ride - fairground - funfair - merry-go-round - carnival art - Carnival decoration
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Mid-20th Century French Folk Art Used Fairground Rides

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Wood

Early 20th Century Carnival Carousel Funhouse Architectural Columns
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Fun antique architectural elements from carnival carousel or funhouse ride. Layers of beautiful
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1890s American Folk Art Used Fairground Rides

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Wood

CAROUSEL XL Chandelier by Lee Broom, Polished Gunmetal
By Lee Broom
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Inspired by the merry-go-round ride of a traditional British fairground. Cylinders house an inset
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Used Fairground Rides

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Metal

Pair of Merry-Go-Round Art Deco Horses, circa 1930s
Located in Faversham, GB
Two fabulous Art Deco period merry-go-round carousel ride winged horses, No. 9 and No. 18. In their
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20th Century British Art Deco Used Fairground Rides

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Metal

Boardwalk Bridge, Abstract Painting
By Natalie George
Located in San Francisco, CA
rides and cotton candy vendors, so this subject presented an exciting challenge to me. I painted one of
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Used Fairground Rides

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Mixed Media

Original Vintage Poster For Coney Beach Porthcawl Wales Fairground Pleasure Park
Located in London, GB
while enjoying a ride on a gold ornamented carousel horse named Susie on a merry-go-round with happy
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1960s Used Fairground Rides

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Paper

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'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Used Fairground Rides

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Textile

Art Nouveau Curved Stained Glass & Bronze Panel/ Window, Attributed to Tiffany
By Charles L. Tiffany
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Art Nouveau window/ panel was realized in the United States in 1907, attributed to Tiffany & Co. The piece features a mosaic of interlocking demilune arch forms in hues...
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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Used Fairground Rides

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Bronze

Contemporary Round Center Coffee Table in Wood Marquetry Black & White
Located in Porto, PT
Santiago Center Table celebrates the 20th-century art movement, Cubism, with handcraft expertise. Rough and natural materials approach us with an exact message: modest luxury. This a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Used Fairground Rides

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Wood, Birdseye Maple

1972, Prefab Nova House by Studio Rochel
By Societé anonyme francaise
Located in Perpignan, FR
Designed in 1972 by architects Michel Hudrisier and M. Roma for Studio Rochel, the Nova House came to fulfill the fantasy of those dreaming of living in space. While that type of arc...
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1970s French Space Age Used Fairground Rides

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Metal, Aluminum

1972, Prefab Nova House by Studio Rochel
1972, Prefab Nova House by Studio Rochel
H 157.49 in W 255.91 in D 314.97 in
President John F. & First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy’s English Victorian Tea Table
By Albert Hadley, Sister Parish
Located in St. Louis, MO
President John F. & First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy’s English Victorian tea table Quite possibly the most important tea table in American History The famed, English Victorian tea ta...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Used Fairground Rides

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Lacquer

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 Used Fairground Rides

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Paper

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 Used Fairground Rides

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Wood, Paint

"WONDER HORSE Mini " Carousel Series from Huichol Alterations
By CHROMA aka Rick Wolfryd
Located in Cuauhtemoc, Ciudad de México
ALTERATION ART . . . is a collaboration process between Rick Wolfryd, fine artist and art dealer with over 40 years experience, and various Mexican Huichol artists and Mexican Huicho...
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2010s Pop Art Used Fairground Rides

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Glass, Mixed Media

19th Century, Monumental Carved Boiserie Panels from Lartington Hall
Located in London, GB
The Lartington hall carved Boiserie panels by Signor Anton Leone Bulletti. A highly important suite of eight carved and patinated wood panels commissioned by Monsignor Thomas Edw...
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19th Century English Renaissance Revival Used Fairground Rides

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Wood, Pine

Art Deco Halden Armchair in the Style of 1930's Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
By GF Modern, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Halden armchair, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. The Halden armchair is inspired by the Norwegian border town of the same name at the mouth of the ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Used Fairground Rides

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Stainless Steel, Brass

1950s American Hand-Painted Carnival Ride Panel
Located in Chicago, IL
1950s American hand-painted carnival ride panel.
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1950s North American Primitive Used Fairground Rides

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Mirror, Wood

1950s "Prince Buddah" Circus Sideshow Banner
Located in Chicago, IL
1950s "Prince Buddah" circus sideshow banner.
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1950s American Folk Art Used Fairground Rides

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Iron

American Folk Art Carved Cat Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
A whimsical and bold 20th century American Folk Art cared wood sculpture depicting a stylized seated cat with a long neck, expressive face, and a beautiful chip carved surface. It cr...
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20th Century American Folk Art Used Fairground Rides

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Pine

Late 19th Century Hand Carved And Painted Wooden Carousel Horse Head
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Hand-carved and painted massive wooden horse head, late 19th century, probably from a small carousel or children's toy. Very nice patina through peeling paint and wear.
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Late 19th Century American Folk Art Used Fairground Rides

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Wood

Large Carousel Horse by Sergio Bustamante, Circa 1980s
By Sergio Bustamante
Located in San Antonio, TX
This beautiful carousel horse made of papier-mache designed by Mexican artist Sergio Bustamante comes with documentation papers and is signed and numbered. This vintage piece is in g...
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20th Century Mexican Expressionist Used Fairground Rides

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Paper

Early 20th Century Leather Clown Shoes Popeio Carnival Fairground Circus
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A pair of leather clown shoes of unusual proportions, early 20th century in age. By repute from the clown known as Popeio, who worked with the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey C...
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Early 20th Century Belgian Edwardian Used Fairground Rides

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Leather

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Anna Carter Hand Painted Modern Fairground Funfair Rocket Sign Dated 1997
Located in Tetbury, GB
1890s-1960s. The Carters soon became known as specialists in vintage fairground rides and restoration
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Late 20th Century English Modern Used Fairground Rides

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Metal

Six 1930s Vintage Fairground Signs
Located in Weybridge, Surrey
inward facing ring running around the edge of a fairground ride or dodgem track. Almost as appealing as
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1930s British Used Fairground Rides

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Wood

Six 1930s Used Fairground Signs
Six 1930s Vintage Fairground Signs
H 15.75 in W 55.12 in D 1.19 in
Antique Carousel Panel
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
This rare panel would have been the backrest of a fairground ride (like the backrest of a sledge
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Early 19th Century German Used Fairground Rides

Antique Carousel Panel
Antique Carousel Panel
H 21.66 in W 50.01 in D 4.34 in
Early 20th Century Lines of London Rocking Horse
By G & J Lines
Located in Altrincham, Cheshire
fairground rides ie like the Savages fairgrounds rides, life-size dummy horses for tailors and saddles
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1920s English Used Fairground Rides

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Wood

Very Tall Painted Pair of Fairground Columns, circa 1930
Located in York, GB
Very tall and finely painted pair of fairground columns, circa 1930 They are from a waltzer ride
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Early 20th Century Used Fairground Rides

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Wood

Time of Change
By Bruce Davidson
Located in New York, NY
This photograph of a crowd at a fairground is part of Bruce Davidson’s “Time of Change” series in
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1960s Used Fairground Rides

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Silver Gelatin

1964 'Baby Jay' Jaycopter Mechanical Game
Located in Weybridge, Surrey
although conceived as a flight training helicopter it mainly saw service as a fairground attraction. The
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1960s Canadian Used Fairground Rides

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Acrylic

1964 'Baby Jay' Jaycopter Mechanical Game
1964 'Baby Jay' Jaycopter Mechanical Game
H 64.97 in W 47.25 in D 47.25 in
Large Wooden Outdoor Garden Folk Art Rhino Sculpture. c.1960
Located in London, GB
fairground ride or a zoo attraction but he is certainly very charming and incredibly well made. Some slight
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1920s English Used Fairground Rides

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Wood

1950s Original All for Fun Large Fairground Sign - Hand Painted
Located in Hook, Hampshire
painted. Originally this would have been one of the decorative panels around a fairground ride
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1950s English Used Fairground Rides

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Wood

Set of English Fairground Amusement Figures
Located in London, GB
fairground ride figures. In the form of 4 mechanics dressed in Esso and BP petrol station overalls. Dating
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1950s British Folk Art Used Fairground Rides

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Brass

19th Century Hand Carved Gold Gilt English Fairground Poles
Located in London, GB
fairground ride or attraction. The bottom section of these pillars’ original would have had spikes so they
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1890s British Victorian Used Fairground Rides

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Pine, Paint

Mid-20th Century English Hand Painted Folk Art Fairground Panels
Located in London, GB
wooden English mid-20th century Fairground ride panel signs. Obtained from a fairground in the North of
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1940s British Folk Art Used Fairground Rides

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Plywood

An Original Framed Parisian FRENCH CYCLING Poster, circa 1980
Located in Faversham, GB
of the fairground ride would sit within the centre. Each panel was numbered on the reverse, 1 to 8
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Used Fairground Rides

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Glass, Pine

Lion and Tiger Sculptures from Carousel, Wood, Europe, Mid-20th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
and not as a fairground ride on animal. these carved wood animals are detailed and have a great
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Mid-20th Century French Used Fairground Rides

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Wood

Original Vintage Film Poster Jacques Tati Jour De Fete Schutzenfest Fun Fair Art
Located in London, GB
, around the fairground ride and a Biere / Beer sign above a striped cinema building, a sign on the side
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1960s French Used Fairground Rides

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Paper

1950s Original Fairground Rocket Ride - Hand Painted
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s Original Fairground Rocket Ride – hand painted 1950s Original Fairground Rocket Ride – Hand
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1950s English Used Fairground Rides

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Fiberglass

Mid-20th Century English Fairground Panels Set
Located in London, GB
wooden English mid-20th Century Fairground ride panel signs. Obtained from a fairground in the North of
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1950s British Folk Art Used Fairground Rides

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Plywood

Fairground Merry Go Round Carousel Ride Wooden Decorative Horse Velvet Seat
Located in Norwich, GB
A wonderful Art Deco period decorative fairground wooden horse with the original painted finish
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1930s English Art Deco Used Fairground Rides

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Metal

Pair of Fairground Columns
Located in London, GB
A pair of wooden fairground columns, the Ionic capitals centred by rosettes above columns initialed
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20th Century British Folk Art Used Fairground Rides

Pair of Fairground Columns
Pair of Fairground Columns
H 91.34 in W 21.26 in D 14.77 in
Big Wheel Hand Painted Fairground Sign
Located in Downham Market, GB
A wonderful & very unusual fairground sign for 'The Big Wheel'. A cracking fairground sign
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20th Century British Rustic Used Fairground Rides

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Wood

Big Wheel Hand Painted Fairground Sign
Big Wheel Hand Painted Fairground Sign
H 31.5 in W 43.71 in D 0.08 in
Mid-20th Century English Fairground Panel
Located in London, GB
fairground panel. A hand painted sign promoting a fairground JETS ride. The panel is made from a light wooden
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1950s British Folk Art Used Fairground Rides

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Plywood

Mid-20th Century English Fairground Double Sided Sign
Located in London, GB
Mid-20th century English fairground double sided Sign We are proud to offer a highly decorative
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1950s British Folk Art Used Fairground Rides

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Wood

Vintage Fairground Flit the Hummingbird Figurine, Pocahontas, 1990s
By Walt Disney
Located in Antwerp, BE
animated cartoon pocahontas. This carousel ride on animal - attraction park statue - theme park deco Is a
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Late 20th Century European Used Fairground Rides

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Polyester, Wood

Early 20th Century Anderson of Bristol Juvenile Fairground Figure
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century Anderson of Bristol Juvenile Fairground Figure A rare Anderson of Bristol
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Early 1900s British Victorian Used Fairground Rides

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Wood

DKW Auto Union Wooden Carousel Ride Convertible Car
By Hennecke
Located in Antwerp, BE
Awesome Carousel convertible car - Type DKW / Auto Union 1000 S /1956 - this Fairground car was
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Mid-20th Century German Used Fairground Rides

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Wood

Vintage Fairground Jiminy Cricket Figurine on Iron Swing, Mid-20th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
Cute looking Fairground figurine - Carnival figure, Jiminy Cricket - a Disney Character - mounted
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Used Fairground Rides

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Iron

Hand-Painted Wooden Sign, England, circa 1910
Located in Culver City, CA
Hand-painted wooden sign, England, circa 1900. "Ideal Ride" sign from a Victorian fairground
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Early 1900s English Victorian Used Fairground Rides

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Wood

1980s Metal Carousel Police Jeep by L' Autopède Belgium , Type Renegade Jeep
By L'Autopède
Located in Antwerp, BE
Exceptional Fairground Jeep , a Metal Children's Jeep Car made by Atelier L' Autopède Belgium. It
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Late 20th Century Belgian Modern Used Fairground Rides

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Metal

Le Manège de nuit et fête foraine
By Ferdinand du Puigaudeau
Located in New Orleans, LA
the fairgrounds, swing on swings and ride a lively carousel. The excitement and energy are almost
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Early 20th Century Impressionist Used Fairground Rides

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Oil, Canvas

Unusual Mid-20th Century Fairground face
Located in London, GB
fairground ride prop face. Made from a fibrous form and hand painted detail. An unusual latch slot to the
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1950s British Folk Art Used Fairground Rides

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Fiberglass

Donkey Days On The Sand. Contemporary Naive School Painting
By Therese James
Located in Brecon, Powys
, scary fairground rides or penny arcades. One of the most cherished memories for many are the little
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2010s Outsider Art Used Fairground Rides

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Canvas, Acrylic

1980s Genuine Palm Tree Fairground Light
Located in Hastings, GB
fairground piece from the 1980s or earlier, originally used on a traveling fairground ride in England The
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Late 20th Century English Used Fairground Rides

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Metal

1980s Genuine Palm Tree Fairground Light
1980s Genuine Palm Tree Fairground Light
H 109.06 in W 60.24 in D 3.94 in
Rare Set of 7 Mid-20th Century English Fairground Carousel Panels
Located in London, GB
carousel fairground ride, they would have been positioned at the inner crown of the ride and been attached
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1950s British Folk Art Used Fairground Rides

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Wood

Swing Boats.
By Dame Laura Knight
Located in Storrs, CT
self print' in pencil. Swing boats were one of the earliest fairground rides, common in the Victorian
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Early 20th Century Modern Used Fairground Rides

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Aquatint

Handcrafted Pair of English Fairground Panels
Located in London, GB
Handcrafted pair of English fairground panels We are proud to offer a highly decorative pair of
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1950s British Folk Art Used Fairground Rides

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Wood

L' Autopède Ufo Carnival Ride Seat, Space Age, Belgium, Late 1950s
By L'Autopède
Located in Antwerp, BE
4 iron legs to Stand on. Carnival Art - Carousel - Carousel Ride on - Fairground - Amusement
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Space Age Used Fairground Rides

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Metal

Limonaire Organ Figure, circa 1880
Located in London, GB
Bioscope show front on amusement rides. Peek production occurred during 1900 to 1914. Linonaire had a
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1880s French Folk Art Used Fairground Rides

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Wool

Original Vintage Film Poster Jacques Tati Jour De Fete Schutzenfest Fun Fair Art
Located in London, GB
, around the fairground ride and a Biere / Beer sign above a striped cinema building, a sign on the side
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1960s Used Fairground Rides

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Paper

Vintage Fairground Ride Bunny Rabbit Reclaimed Distressed Loft Style
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A fantastic reclaimed vintage moulded fibre glass fairground ride in the form of comical Bunny with
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1950s British Industrial Used Fairground Rides

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Fiberglass

Vintage British 1940s Fairground Motorbike
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Rare and collectable 1940s fairground ride motorbike. On a slight angle, would have been the
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1940s English Used Fairground Rides

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Wood

Vintage British 1940s Fairground Motorbike
Vintage British 1940s Fairground Motorbike
H 35.83 in W 51.19 in D 15.75 in
Antique Hand-painted Fairground Waltzer
Located in London, GB
An original antique waltzer from a traditional fairground ride. The waltzer has a timber floor with
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Early 20th Century British Used Fairground Rides

Anna Carter Hand Painted Amusement Fairground Funfair Rocket Sign Dated 1997
Located in Tetbury, GB
became known as specialists in vintage fairground rides and restoration and the artistic talents of Anna
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Late 20th Century English Modern Used Fairground Rides

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Metal

Anna Carter Hand Painted Amusement Fairground Funfair Spaceship Sign Dated 1997
Located in Tetbury, GB
Carters soon became known as specialists in vintage fairground rides and restoration and the artistic
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Late 20th Century English Modern Used Fairground Rides

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Metal

Large Vintage Polychrome Painted Fairground Human Skull from a Ghost Train Ride
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
The oversized painted fibreglass human skull with hinged jaw, hailing from a fairground ghost train
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1960s English Mid-Century Modern Used Fairground Rides

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Fiberglass

Enormous Scratch Built Travelling Fairground Attraction circa 1930
Located in Glamis, Angus
A truly wonderful item. A scratch built travelling fairground attraction dating from the early to
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1930s English Used Fairground Rides

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Metal

Sam Crows Dodgems
Located in Llandudno, Conwy
, Edwin Hall. The complete set of boards were removed from the ride in the 1970s and put into storage
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Mid-19th Century British Mid-Century Modern Used Fairground Rides

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Wood

Sam Crows Dodgems
Sam Crows Dodgems
H 45.67 in W 97.64 in D 1.97 in
Bavarian Bumper Cars
By Melora Griffis
Located in Stowe, VT
, white, gold and black to evoke the joyful noise and lights of this classic fairground ride. In his
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2010s Abstract Expressionist Used Fairground Rides

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Paper, Pastel, Glitter, Acrylic, Graphite

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Used Fairground Rides For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of used fairground rides is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct used fairground rides — often made from wood, metal and canvas — can elevate any home. Used fairground rides have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of used fairground rides to choose from, but at 1stDibs, folk art, modern and mid-century modern used fairground rides are of considerable interest. Hennecke, L'Autopède and Lee Broom each produced beautiful used fairground rides that are worth considering.

How Much are Used Fairground Rides?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,678, while they’re typically $367 on the low end and $158,500 highest priced.