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1950's Commercial Sign "All - Stainless Inc"
Located in Hanover, MA
Vintage commercial business sign from early 1950's for All - Stainless, Inc. 78" long by 12" high
Category

1950s American Industrial Retro 1950s Fonts

Materials

Aluminum

Hans Agne Jakobsson Pine suspension Sweden 1950's Big model
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Forest, BE
Big model pine suspension from the 1950's by Swedish master of lighting Hans Agne Jakobsson. The
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Retro 1950s Fonts

Materials

Pine

Hans Agne Jakobsson Copper suspension Lamp, Midcentury from Sweden 1950's
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Forest, BE
, il s’intéresse également très tôt aux nouveaux matériaux qui apparaissent dans les années 1950. Le
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Retro 1950s Fonts

Materials

Metal, Brass

Hans Agne Jakobsson Pair Glass flush mount Lamps, Midcentury from Sweden 1950's
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Forest, BE
, il s’intéresse également très tôt aux nouveaux matériaux qui apparaissent dans les années 1950. Le
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Retro 1950s Fonts

Materials

Metal

Large Snowball Ceiling Light, Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll, Austria, 1950s
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Origin: Austria Age: 1950s This super rare wall light was produced in the 1950s by
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Late 20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Retro 1950s Fonts

Materials

Metal, Brass

beautiful brass and aryl glass wall light sconce by Emil Stejnar, Austria, 1950s
By Emil Stejnar
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Wall light sconce Design:: Emil Stejnar, Austria Origin: Austria Age: 1950s
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Late 20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Retro 1950s Fonts

Materials

Metal, Brass

Large 1950s French Enamel Martini Thermometer Advertising Sign
Located in Victoria, BC
This vintage advertising sign from the 1950s showcases a classic and eye-catching design that
Category

1950s French Retro 1950s Fonts

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s
By rorstrand studio, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Malmö, SE
, 1950s. Excellent condition. Incised signature "GN" and makers mark "R" for Rörstrand. Gunnar Nylund
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Retro 1950s Fonts

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s
By rorstrand studio, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Malmö, SE
, 1950s. Good condition. Marked as second due to an irregularity in the glaze (from production
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Retro 1950s Fonts

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Stoneware Bowl by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, rorstrand studio
Located in Malmö, SE
, Sweden, 1950s. Excellent condition. Incised signature 'G.N.' and makers mark 'R' for Rörstrand
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Retro 1950s Fonts

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, rorstrand studio
Located in Malmö, SE
, Sweden, 1950s. Incised signature 'G.N.' and makers mark 'R' for Rörstrand. Good condition. Marked as
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Retro 1950s Fonts

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, rorstrand studio
Located in Malmö, SE
, Sweden, 1950s. Excellent condition. Incised signature 'G.N.' and makers mark 'R' for Rörstrand
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Retro 1950s Fonts

Materials

Stoneware, Ceramic

Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, rorstrand studio
Located in Malmö, SE
, 1950s. Excellent condition. Incised signature "NYLUND" and makers mark "R" for Rörstrand. Gunnar
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Retro 1950s Fonts

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

C.S. Hammond & Co. 1950s Inflatable Globe on Tripod Stand
By C.S. Hammond & Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
base. Images and font are large in scale and very legible. As durable as a beach ball, this vinyl globe
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro 1950s Fonts

Materials

Metal

Pair of Stoneware Vases by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s
By rorstrand studio, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Malmö, SE
. Designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s. Excellent condition. Incised signature "GN" and
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Retro 1950s Fonts

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Set of 2 Stoneware Bowls by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, rorstrand studio
Located in Malmö, SE
, Sweden, 1950s. Excellent condition. First sorting. Incised signature "GN" and makers mark "R" for
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Retro 1950s Fonts

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Set of 8 Stoneware Vases by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, rorstrand studio
Located in Malmö, SE
Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s. Excellent condition. Incised signature "GN" and makers mark "R" for Rörstrand
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Retro 1950s Fonts

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Set of 3 Stoneware Vases by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s
By Gunnar Nylund, rorstrand studio, Rörstrand
Located in Malmö, SE
Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s. Excellent condition. First sorting. Incised signature "GN" and
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Retro 1950s Fonts

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Tudor by Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster with Original Patinated Dial, circa 1960's
By Tudor
Located in Long Beach, CA
: Stainless Steel DIMENSIONS: Length 39mm X Diameter 31mm CIRCA: 1950's / 60's MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Modernist Retro 1950s Fonts

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage French Lantern Restored with American Sockets
Located in Chicago, IL
during the 1950’s and has (4) new American candelabra sockets, along with replaced wiring. The exterior
Category

1950s French Country Retro 1950s Fonts

Materials

Steel

Hans Agne Jakobsson Pine and Copper Wall Lamp
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Forest, BE
sein de General Motors. Très vite, sa passion du bois le rattrape et il s’oriente alors vers des
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Retro 1950s Fonts

Materials

Copper

Hans Agne Jakobsson Pine and Copper Wall Lamp
Hans Agne Jakobsson Pine and Copper Wall Lamp
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H 11.03 in W 6.7 in D 6.7 in
Sterling Silver Cordials and Tray
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
engraved A in a modern script font on the cordials as well as the tray.
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro 1950s Fonts

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Libbey Glass Tom Collins Glasses Numbered 1-8 Each in a Different Color
By Libbey Glass Co.
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
height numeral in a stylized font and of different colors, 1 through 8.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro 1950s Fonts

Materials

Glass

Tiffany Sterling Silver Salt Cellar & Shaker
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
in a block font “MWM” on both the shaker and cellar. Both pieces are in mint condition and will look
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro 1950s Fonts

Materials

Sterling Silver

Hans Agne Jakobsson pair of rare Pine Wall Lamps Mid-century 1960's Sweden
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Forest, BE
sein de General Motors. Très vite, sa passion du bois le rattrape et il s’oriente alors vers des
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Retro 1950s Fonts

Materials

Copper

Early Bruce of Los Angeles Male Model Physique Orig B&W Photograph
By Bruce of Los Angeles, Bruce Bellas
Located in Palm Springs, CA
font stamp on verso. Nicely matted in acid free white Matt size 11x 14 ready for framing. The
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro 1950s Fonts

Materials

Paper

Hans Agne Jakobsson Brass Wall Lamp, Midcentury from Sweden
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Forest, BE
sein de General Motors. Très vite, sa passion du bois le rattrape et il s’oriente alors vers des
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Retro 1950s Fonts

Materials

Metal, Brass

Hans Agne Jakobsson Brass Wall Lamp, Set of 4 Mid-century from Sweden
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Forest, BE
s’intéresse également très tôt aux nouveaux matériaux qui apparaissent dans les années 1950. Le laiton le
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Retro 1950s Fonts

Materials

Brass, Metal

"Not True: Good Accounts Make Good Friends" Satirical French Illustration
By Gaston Hoffmann
Located in Soquel, CA
Gaston Hoffmann (French, 1883-1977) titled "Ce n'est pas vrai, les bons comptes font de bons amis" in
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Mid-20th Century Realist Retro 1950s Fonts

Materials

Lithograph, Paper

Porceline "Carolina" Vase Designed by Gunnar Nylund For Rörstrand
By Gunnar Nylund
Located in Doraville, GA
Nylund in the 1950's for Rörstrand Procelain Works in Denmark. Gunnar Nylund (1904-1997) was born in
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro 1950s Fonts

Materials

Porcelain

Piero Fornasetti Pin Tray or Ashtray
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Downingtown, PA
Piero Fornasetti Ceramic Pin Tray or Ashtray, 1950s-60s, This rectangular ceramic tray features
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro 1950s Fonts

Materials

Ceramic

Piero Fornasetti Pin Tray or Ashtray
Piero Fornasetti Pin Tray or Ashtray
H 0.75 in W 5.5 in D 4.25 in
Vintage Elizabeth Arden Signs in Wood and Painted Aluminum
Located in Milano, IT
company, dating from the 1950s, taken from the Lake Como store of her own. The sign has the background
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro 1950s Fonts

Materials

Aluminum

Elizabeth Arden Vintage Wooden Signs
Located in Milano, IT
company, dating from the 1950s, taken from the Lake Como store of her own. The square sign has the
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro 1950s Fonts

Materials

Aluminum

Elizabeth Arden Vintage Wooden Signs
Elizabeth Arden Vintage Wooden Signs
H 26.78 in W 4.34 in D 2.76 in
West Point Pennant with Striking Colors and Graphics, ca 1940-1950
Located in York County, PA
WEST POINT PENNANT WITH STRIKING COLOR & GRAPHICS, WWII ERA - 1950's Triangular pennant, made for
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Mid-20th Century American Retro 1950s Fonts

Materials

Felt

Albert Leon Wilson Signed Mid-Century Modern Nude Female Abstract Sculpture
By Albert Leon Wilson
Located in Studio City, CA
. Wilson was born in 1920 in Jamaica, New York. In the mid-1950s he relocated to Rochester, New York
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro 1950s Fonts

Materials

Metal, Iron

Albert Leon Wilson Signed Mid-Century Modern Abstract Owl Bird Buckle Sculpture
By Albert Leon Wilson
Located in Studio City, CA
-1950s he relocated to Rochester, New York, where he worked until 1967 as an art director, illustrator
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro 1950s Fonts

Materials

Metal, Iron

Vintage Italian Ceramic Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi (circa 1960s)
By Bitossi
Located in London, GB
base with 'Italy' etched in the underside in that Bitossi 'font'. The body shape is widely cylindrical
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro 1950s Fonts

Materials

Ceramic

Ref: Cross 89 - 2023
Located in Chicago, IL
piece's subject. The incorporation of the INRI inscription, rendered in a stark, unadorned font at the top
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1950s European Mid-Century Modern Retro 1950s Fonts

Materials

Ceramic

Ref: Cross 89 - 2023
Ref: Cross 89 - 2023
H 11.25 in W 5.75 in D 1.13 in
Art Deco Bronze Bowl by Gunnar Nylund, Sweden, 1940s
By Sune Bäckström, Gunnar Nylund, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Akta Brons, Just Andersen
Located in Malmö, SE
the early 1930s until the mid-1950s. Gunnar received widespread support for his modern approach to the
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Retro 1950s Fonts

Materials

Bronze

Abstract Judaica Enamel Mounted Wall Panel Plaque Artwork by George Welch
Located in Atlanta, GA
Brutalist design with Hebrew fonts and numbers on the top. The plaque has an inscribed Welch signature
Category

1950s Abstract Retro 1950s Fonts

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Excepcional Brass and Copper Wall Ashtray by Hans Agne Jakobsson, Sweden 1960s
By AB Markaryd, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Forest, BE
sein de General Motors. Très vite, sa passion du bois le rattrape et il s’oriente alors vers des
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Retro 1950s Fonts

Materials

Brass, Copper

Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1930s
By rorstrand studio, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Malmö, SE
employed there throughout the greater part of the early 1930s until the mid-1950s. Gunnar received
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Retro 1950s Fonts

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Set of 3 Stoneware Vases by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1960s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, rorstrand studio
Located in Malmö, SE
mid-1950s. Gunnar received widespread support for his modern approach to the factory’s management
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Brutalist Retro 1950s Fonts

Materials

Stoneware, Ceramic

"Lendas Africanas Da Bahia" from the suite.
Located in San Francisco, CA
commissioned by the former Banco da Bahia S.A., now Banco BBM S.A., which originally installed them in its
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Late 20th Century Modern Retro 1950s Fonts

Materials

Woodcut

"Lendas Africanas Da Bahia" from the suite.
Located in San Francisco, CA
commissioned by the former Banco da Bahia S.A., now Banco BBM S.A., which originally installed them in its
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Late 20th Century Modern Retro 1950s Fonts

Materials

Woodcut

"Lendas Africanas Da Bahia" from the suite.
Located in San Francisco, CA
commissioned by the former Banco da Bahia S.A., now Banco BBM S.A., which originally installed them in its
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Late 20th Century Modern Retro 1950s Fonts

Materials

Woodcut

"Lendas Africanas Da Bahia" from the suite.
Located in San Francisco, CA
commissioned by the former Banco da Bahia S.A., now Banco BBM S.A., which originally installed them in its
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Retro 1950s Fonts

Materials

Woodcut

George F Welch Abstract Judaica Artwork Enamel Panel Painting
By Welch
Located in Atlanta, GA
square enameled plaque wall-mounted and framed. Abstract and Brutalist design with Hebrew fonts and
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro 1950s Fonts

Materials

Metal, Copper, Enamel

"Lendas Africanas Da Bahia" from the suite.
Located in San Francisco, CA
commissioned by the former Banco da Bahia S.A., now Banco BBM S.A., which originally installed them in its
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Retro 1950s Fonts

Materials

Woodcut

Large Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1940s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, rorstrand studio
Located in Malmö, SE
1930s until the mid-1950s. Gunnar received widespread support for his modern approach to the factory’s
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Retro 1950s Fonts

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Large Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1940s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, rorstrand studio
Located in Malmö, SE
employed there throughout the greater part of the early 1930s until the mid-1950s. Gunnar received
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Retro 1950s Fonts

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Unique Large Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1940s
By rorstrand studio, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Malmö, SE
1930s until the mid-1950s. Gunnar received widespread support for his modern approach to the factory’s
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Retro 1950s Fonts

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Unique Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1940s
By rorstrand studio, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Malmö, SE
1930s until the mid-1950s. Gunnar received widespread support for his modern approach to the factory’s
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Retro 1950s Fonts

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Correspondance by Jean-Pierre Guillermet to Nesto Jacometti - 1960s
By Jean-Pierre Guillermet
Located in Roma, IT
. August 17th 1960. One page, single-sided. Signed "Nesto" in carbon copy; A.L.S. by J.P. Guillermet. San
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1960s Contemporary Retro 1950s Fonts

Materials

Paper, Ink

Ceramic Holy Water Font 20th Century Hand Painted
Located in Cookeville, TN
A cherubic angel graces the center of this ceramic holy water font. Swirls of blue surround the
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Mid-20th Century Colombian Spanish Colonial Retro 1950s Fonts

Materials

Ceramic

1950s Pair of Porcelain with Bronze Painted Bases
By Rembrandt Lamp Company
Located in Austin, TX
1950s, pair of hand-painted porcelain fonts on tripod bronze patinated bases with traditional
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1950s American Baroque Retro 1950s Fonts

Materials

Bronze

1950s Belgian Beer Crates
Located in London, GB
more orange, have bars for handles but no date although from the font, I'd say they're late 1950s-early
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1950s Belgian Industrial Retro 1950s Fonts

1950s Belgian Beer Crates
1950s Belgian Beer Crates
H 7.49 in W 20.87 in D 13.39 in
Early Danish Teak Chest of Drawer in Teak and Oak, 1950s
Located in Handewitt, DE
Midcentury Danish chest of drawer in teak. Font with three drawers. Standing on conical round feet
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro 1950s Fonts

1950s Seeburg HF100R Vinyl Jukebox
Located in Weybridge, Surrey
' Extensively refurbished Heavily inspired by 1950's car styling Immaculate condition Shipping; Free White
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1950s American Retro 1950s Fonts

Materials

Chrome

1950s Seeburg HF100R Vinyl Jukebox
1950s Seeburg HF100R Vinyl Jukebox
H 149 in W 89 in D 67 in
Elegant 1950s Sofa with Folding Mechanism, Reupholstered
Located in Karlsruhe, DE
Elegant, streamlined sofa from the 1950s. Professionally restored and reupholstered inside-out with
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Retro 1950s Fonts

Materials

Fabric

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Retro 1950s Fonts For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of retro 1950s fonts for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique retro 1950s fonts was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, aluminum and wood. Retro 1950s fonts 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 1950s fonts bearing mid-century modern or industrial hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made retro 1950s fonts over the years, but those made by C.S. Hammond & Co., Emil Stejnar and Rupert Nikoll are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Retro 1950s Fonts?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,364, while they’re typically $375 on the low end and $3,832 highest priced.