Vintage Carnival Props
Circa 1950s French Childs Carnival/Circus Prop Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
A wonderful whimsical circa 1950s French Childs Carnival and/or Circus prop chair.
Carved parts
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1930s French Folk Art Vintage Carnival Props
Materials
Wood, Paint
HBO Prop "Huber's Palace Museum" Souvenir Pennant Cart
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Colorful stage prop cart from an HBO production. Painted wood on wheels, along with two painted
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20th Century American Folk Art Vintage Carnival Props
Materials
Wood
Carousel Donald Duck Figurine Carnival Ride
Located in Antwerp, BE
Donald Duck carnival ride or children's ride.
A carousel Donald Duck in bright colors which makes
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Late 20th Century European Modern Vintage Carnival Props
Materials
Polyester
Carousel Cow Bernard Kindt, 1960s
By Bernard Kindt
Located in Antwerp, BE
, store , shop window, cow farm, milk farm, petting zoo etc ...
also great to use as a prop for
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carnival Props
Materials
Metal
Hand Painted Midcentury Resin White Jumper Carousel Horse by C.W. Parker
By Charles Looff Or C.W. Parker
Located in Chattanooga, TN
character. Use this as a prop, or decorative sculpture. The horse is stabilized by a heavy, brass pedestal
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Vintage Carnival Props
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Era Large Cast Plaster Seated Black Panther Sculpture
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
as a carnival or studio prop. Please note the size posted below as this is a rather large and heavy
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carnival Props
Materials
Plaster
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Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century
On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
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Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Vintage Carnival Props
Materials
Other
H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in
Adrian Pearsall Pit Style Yellow Semi-Circular Sofa 3 Piece Sectional
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Adrian Pearsall semi-circular sectional sofa by Craft & Associates, circa 1970s. Inset base gives a futuristic floating experience and creates an instant conversation pit be it an op...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carnival Props
Materials
Upholstery
J. Hübner Carved Wood Carousel Horse, Early 20th Century, Germany
Located in Antwerp, BE
Antique Carousel horse by J.Hübner.
A hand-carved wooden carousel horse made by Atelier Hübner Germany - Josef Hübner - Joseph Hubner.
This piece of Carnival Art - funfair roundabo...
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Early 20th Century German Folk Art Vintage Carnival Props
Materials
Metal
1965 Walt Disney Mickey Mouse Hot Water Bottle by Duarry Spain
By Walt Disney Productions
Located in Antwerp, BE
1965 Walt Disney Mickey Mouse Hot Water Bottle by Duarry Spain.
A collectible Mickey Mouse rubber hot water bottle with original stopper.
This Walt Disney Production Mickey Mouse is...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carnival Props
Materials
Rubber
Large Folk Art Wooden Merry-Go-Round Model
Located in Antwerp, BE
Awesome large Folk Art wooden merry-go-round model.
This large scale model of a Carousel or Roundabout has been handmade.
Great example of Carnival Art - Folk Art with miniature ha...
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Mid-20th Century European Vintage Carnival Props
Materials
Iron
21st Century Contemporary Side Coffee Center Round Table in Wood Marquetry
Located in Porto, PT
Austria Side Table is perfect for an artsy and luxury interior design project. A modern side table made in marquetry and it can be customized to meet your style and favorite wood col...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Vintage Carnival Props
Materials
Wood
H 20.08 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Bed King Tester 4 Poster Oak RenaissanceStyle Carved Adam Eve Armorials Tapestry
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A vintage king size oak tester or four poster bed in the Renaissance style. Hand carved with Adam & Eve carvings in the headboard, figurative sculptures in the bedposts, three carve...
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1950s English Renaissance Vintage Carnival Props
Materials
Oak
H 88.98 in W 70.87 in D 94.89 in
Curtis Jere Carousel Horses Metal Wall Sculpture, Signed & Dated, 1987
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Curtis Jere whimsical leaping carousel horse metal wall sculpture: Signed, Curtis Jere. The sheer size of this Nineteen-Laties piece will fill a room with excitement. The larger than...
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1980s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Carnival Props
Materials
Metal
Bronze Marble St. Basil's Cathedral Souvenir Building, Russia 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Stunning bronze on marble miniature replica of St. Basil's Cathedral in Moscow, probably the most famous building in all Russia, built by Czar Ivan the Terrible in the 16th century. ...
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1970s Russian Art Deco Vintage Carnival Props
Materials
Marble, Metal
Atomium Souvenir Building Sculpture on a Marble Base, Marked Bruxelles 1958
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A decorative souvenir building sculpture. The Atomium is a landmark building in Brussels, Belgium, originally constructed for the 1958 Brussels World's Fair (Expo '58). This on is a ...
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1960s Belgian Art Deco Vintage Carnival Props
Materials
Marble, Metal
H 9.38 in W 6.63 in D 6.63 in
Michael German "Leroy & Bertha's Bar and Grill" Mixed Media Sculpture Folk Art
Located in Detroit, MI
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During the 1960s America’s storytelling sculptor, Michael Garman, lived a vagabond lifestyle on the cheap and in the run-down neighborhoods of Dallas, San Francis...
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Mid-20th Century Folk Art Vintage Carnival Props
Materials
Mixed Media
H 27.25 in W 18.75 in D 10 in
Early 20th Century English Fairground Carousel Panel
Located in London, GB
English Fairground Carousel panel
We are proud to offer a wonderful example of an early 20th century English fairground panel. From a fairground carousel ride, with the hand painte...
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1920s British Edwardian Vintage Carnival Props
Materials
Wood, Paint
Apollo Loveseat, Sofa, Red Metal Frame and Red Wool by Lara Bohinc, in stock
By Lara Bohinc
Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM
The Apollo loveseat comprises of a series of playfully fine, elongated metal loops, which embrace the upholstered cushion rolls together to form its long, wavy floating seat. The two...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Vintage Carnival Props
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 25.6 in W 53.94 in D 19.69 in
1940 Art Deco Italian Sideboard & Display Cabinet Gio Ponti Manner Blond Walnut
By Gio Ponti
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Mid-20th century art deco Italian sideboard with display cabinet , Gio Ponti manner blond walnut , polished to wax.
Sliding glass engraved with dolomite scenes. Very good conditions
...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Vintage Carnival Props
Materials
Walnut, Glass
H 67.72 in W 71.66 in D 18.51 in
Carousel Horse, Wood, Hand-Painted, 1910, Atelier Hübner & Poeppig, Germany.
Located in Paris, FR
Carved Horse Wood Hand Painted, Decoration in Brass
From Fairground art, 1910.
From Germany, Neustadt sur Orla
Atelier Hübner & Poeppig
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Early 20th Century German Vintage Carnival Props
Materials
Wood
H 51.19 in W 51.19 in D 11.03 in
1970s Collection Boardwalk Souvenir 7up Bottles Carnival Game Mid-Century Craft
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Set of five. Old time Boardwalk game prizes, measure: 20 inches high.
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1970s American American Craftsman Vintage Carnival Props
Materials
Glass
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Papier Mache Stage Prop
Located in Houston, TX
Papier Mache Stage Prop of an Elephant Head From France.
Made to Put Your Head in and Look Out of
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20th Century French Vintage Carnival Props
Materials
Papier Mâché
Jingles the Clown Prop Box
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This vibrantly painted red box with white stenciled letters once held the props of Jingles the
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1940s American Vintage Carnival Props
Materials
Wood
c. 1930's Red White and Blue Wooden Circus Juggling Props
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Set of three red, white, and blue painted wooden batons, most likely used as circus props for
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1930s American Vintage Carnival Props
Materials
Wood
Giant Vintage Wooden Horse Sculpture, USA, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
eyecatcher is an awesome decoration object for shop, restaurant, theater, cinema, film prop, carnival lover
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Mid-20th Century North American American Craftsman Vintage Carnival Props
Materials
Hardwood
Vintage Carousel Ride Pig, Little Pig, Porky Pig, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage carousel ride pig. This Carnival ride pig is made of fiberglass and stands on an iron base
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carnival Props
Materials
Iron
Vintage Carousel Frog Sculpture, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
someone who loves carnival art or for someone who collects frogs or as a prop for children's photography.
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Late 20th Century European Vintage Carnival Props
Materials
Wood
Vintage Fiberglass Coffee Man, Alice in Wonderland, Fairground Figurine
Located in Antwerp, BE
bar, catering industry, exhibition stand, photography prop.
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Late 20th Century European Vintage Carnival Props
Materials
Wood, Fiberglass
H 40.36 in W 27.17 in D 29.14 in
1980s Metal Carousel Police Jeep by L' Autopède Belgium , Type Renegade Jeep
By L'Autopède
Located in Antwerp, BE
Jeep Dealer Garage , or at home by a Police Man. A Photographer can also use this as a great prop
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Late 20th Century Belgian Modern Vintage Carnival Props
Materials
Metal
H 50.01 in W 72.84 in D 39.38 in
Vintage Pelican Bird Figure , Pelican Statue
Located in Antwerp, BE
- decorative Pelican for your garden - patio - terrace - decoration child's room - prop child's photography
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Late 20th Century European Modern Vintage Carnival Props
Materials
Fiberglass
1960s Wooden Carousel Bambi Sculpture by Bernard Kindt
By Bernard Kindt
Located in Antwerp, BE
, business or office. Photography Prop .
Bambi Sculpture - Bambi Figurine - Deer Figurine - Bambi
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carnival Props
Materials
Metal
Genuine Circus Elephant Training Foot Stool
Located in London, GB
color, with a sectioned circular top. Showing good age and a wonderful patinated, this circus prop would
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1930s British Folk Art Vintage Carnival Props
Materials
Wood
"The Helmet, " Early and Striking Drawing with Male Nude by John Lear
By John B. Lear
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, handsome, athletic figure with a meticulously-detailed prop, and clearly is an early example of Lear's work
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carnival Props
Feast of Fools
By Joel-Peter Witkin
Located in Toronto, Ontario
these are not horror movie props, but all garnered from a morgue in Mexico City where he arranged and
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1990s Surrealist Vintage Carnival Props
Materials
Photogravure
1950s Carnival Photo Op Tarzan and Jane Portrait Boards
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Pair of 1950s carnival photo op Tarzan and Jane hand-painted wood photo props. Jane measures 44 1/4
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1950s American Folk Art Vintage Carnival Props
Materials
Wood
Vintage Fairground Dinosaur Statue
Located in Antwerp, BE
Statue.
Dates circa 1980s - 1990s and is made from polyester.
This childrens carnival seat is in
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Late 20th Century European Modern Vintage Carnival Props
Materials
Polyester
Carousel Fish, Cleo, Pinocchio
Located in Antwerp, BE
cinema, interior, photography prop etc ...
Animated cartoon collectable.
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Late 20th Century European Vintage Carnival Props
Materials
Fiberglass
Vintage 5 Foot Rhinestone Studded Fiberglass Pearlescent Carousel Horse
Located in Chattanooga, TN
mounted by a child or adult. Use this as a prop, toy for a very lucky child, or decorative sculpture. The
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Late 20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Vintage Carnival Props
Materials
Metal
H 61.5 in W 17.75 in D 61.75 in
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 Vintage Carnival Props
Materials
Fiberglass
Early 20th Century Scratch Build Fairground Amusement Arm
Located in London, GB
been used as a prop for an automaton figure or maybe an amusement display. The hand is quite
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1930s British Folk Art Vintage Carnival Props
Materials
Brass, Copper
Folk Art Bicycle Prop From Rocky Horror Show
Located in North Egremont, MA
Elaborate and sculptural bicycle with ornate gilt iron floral and leaf ironwork. Used as a prop in
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1960s Unknown Folk Art Vintage Carnival Props
Whimsical Painted Papier-Mâché Elephant Head
Located in Seattle, WA
Most likely a theatrical or carnival prop, this wacky elephant head is lightweight, easy to use.
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20th Century American Vintage Carnival Props
Materials
Paint
1950s Mounted Tarpon Photographers Model
Located in Hudson, NY
A very unique 1950s photographers prop likely from a carnival, in the form of a mounted full length
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1950s American Vintage Carnival Props
Materials
Steel
1930's Circus Stool
Located in North Egremont, MA
Colorful, fun and useful stepladder originally a circus prop
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1930s American Vintage Carnival Props
Materials
Pine
Colorful Circus Stool
Located in Cincinnati, OH
prop, etc. An Americana sculptural curiosity with contemporary visual allure and appeal.
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1930s American Vintage Carnival Props
Materials
Wood
Vintage Clown Bust
Located in Aurora, OR
Based on his beautiful craftsmanship, this jocund fellow was most likely a decorative prop from one
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20th Century Other Vintage Carnival Props
Materials
Paper
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Finding the Right carnival-art for You
The collection of original antique and vintage carnival art on 1stDibs includes paintings and posters that promoted traveling carnivals and circuses of years past as well as masks, sculptures and other works of folk art associated with widespread public celebrations that mark the start of harvest season or are rooted in religion.
The concept of “Carnival” is linked to an event that precedes Lent, the season of preparation before Easter for Christians (it may also have roots in Ancient Rome’s pagan Saturnalian festival), while the modern traveling carnival that we know — i.e., amusement fairs — existed during the 19th century in North America. The Chicago World’s Fair in 1893 was pivotal to these traveling amusement fairs.
Some of the most famous celebrations of Carnival around the world include Karneval in Germany, Carnival in Brazil and Mardi Gras in the United States. Carnival in Barbados is a traditional harvest festival. The bright colors, the caricatured masks and floats and the over-the-top nature of Carnival continue to enthrall millions across the globe.
Carnivals have always given way to impressive displays of creativity and folk art. Folk art is art created by people who are not classically trained for either utilitarian or decorative purposes. With respect to visual art in folk art, it refers to work that is reflective of a community’s culture and usually handmade by craftspeople working within a popular tradition.
Carnival art reflects the way different cultures celebrate or mark an important community event. Some examples of Carnival art include fabric dolls and marionettes that are used to tell stories and capture your imagination. Antique dolls make for striking collectibles positioned for display on any shelf in your home, while carnival masks make a bold statement as wall art. A collection of masks could create an elevated accent wall in a living room or dining room.
Browse 1stDibs to find unique antique and vintage carnival art for your space today.
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