1930’s Enamel And Neon Braumeister Beer Sign
Located in Chicago, IL
1930’s enamel and neon sign Milwaukee’s Choicest Braumeister Beer Sign. New transformer and new
Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Signs
Enamel
1930’s Enamel And Neon Braumeister Beer Sign
Located in Chicago, IL
1930’s enamel and neon sign Milwaukee’s Choicest Braumeister Beer Sign. New transformer and new
Enamel
1930's Double Sided Cabin Neon Sign
Located in Chicago, IL
1930's double sided Cabin neon sign. It has new neon, new wiring and new transformer.
Metal
1930s Neon Sign Lunches
Located in Chicago, IL
1930s Neon Sign LUNCHES. New transformer and new wiring.
Metal
1930's Neon Open/Closed Sign
Located in Chicago, IL
Great 1930's neon sign "Open-Closed ." The sign works. It has a switch on the side.
Metal
Vintage Neon Sign “No Vacancy”
Located in Chicago, IL
1930s neon sign no vacancy. It works. New wiring.
Metal
1930's Original Neon Sign " Optometrist "
Located in Chicago, IL
1930's original enamel sign with new neon sign " Optometrist ". New wiring.
Enamel, Metal
1930s RADIO Neon Sign
Located in Chicago, IL
1930s RADIO neon sign.
Metal
1930s Bar ON-OFF Neon Sign
Located in Chicago, IL
1930s bar ON-OFF neon sign.
Metal
1930s Double Sided Neon Sign CAFE
Located in Chicago, IL
1930s double sided Neon Sign CAFE. It has new wiring and new transformer. Length with bracket 58.5".
Metal
1930s Arden Milk Neon Advertising Sign
Located in Orange, CA
neon. Sign seems to have been clear coated. Has a small amount of what looks like over spray (tiny
Porcelain
1930s Texaco Motor Oil Single Sided Porcelain Neon Sign
By Texaco
Located in Orange, CA
Texaco neon sign perfect for any collection. This sign has neon tubing that's made to light up the
Porcelain
Unavailable
H 6.5 in W 20 in D 6 in
Early Neon Advertising Sign, 1930s, Freeman Shoes, 'Footwear of Successful Men'
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1930s Freeman Shoes Advertising sign-the footwear of successful men- great design with the original neon
Vintage Neon and Porcelain Whiskey Sign
Located in Chicago, IL
1930s neon and porcelain whiskey sign. New wiring and new transformer.
Metal
Vintage 1930s Neon 'Budweiser' Sign
Located in Weybridge, Surrey
Extremely rare six foot wide 1930s Budweiser neon sign! This stunning Budweiser sign dates from
Metal
Unavailable
H 24 in W 63 in D 6 in
Neon Sign from Department Store, Men's Shoes, Lower Level, circa 1930s
Located in Madison, WI
, circa 1930s. Strikingly colorful in red-orange and green neon designed around a symbolic arrow splitting
Art Glass
1930's Neon Sign Lunches
Located in Chicago, IL
1930's Neon Sign Lunches. It has new wiring and new transformer.
Metal
Sold
H 12.5 in W 42 in D 8 in
Rare 1930's Neon Sign, "Frigidaire Appliances" Store Window Display, Shadow Neon
By Neon Products
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare 1930's Neon Sign,"Frigidaire Appliances" store window display, shadow neon Recently acquired
Metal, Steel
Neon Light Sculpture Sign 1920s Special Miller Beer
Located in Antwerp, BE
collector's item, a neon sign, advertising one of the best American beers well known in the 1920s and 1930s
Metal
Sold
H 36.5 in W 72 in D 9.5 in
1930s / 40s Amusement Park Ride Neon "BUG" 72" X 38" double sided, , ART DECO
By Flexlume Signs 1
Located in Buffalo, NY
Super rare find!! One of a kind 1930s / 40s Amusement Park Ride Neon "BUG" 72" X 38" double sided
Steel
1930s Neon Flame Sign
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
1930s Neon Flame Sign Double-sided neon sign with metal frame. Free shipping within the United
Unusual 1930s / 40's "Drugs" with arrow NEON sign..
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual 1930s / 40's "Drugs" with arrow NEON sign.. Two color...Nice early neon,, replaced / new
Metal
Monumental 1930s Hand-Painted Saltwash Motel and Vacancy Neon Sign
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Both Neon signs have been cleaned and gutted. Shown for photo with Vacancy hanging from Motel Sign
Steel
Double-Sided Neon Eyeglass Sign, circa 1930s
Located in Peekskill, NY
does not catch the vibrant red of this glowing neon. This is the type of sign we love the best. There
1930s Neon Sign "EAT"
Located in Chicago, IL
1930s neon sign "EAT." In working condition.
Enamel, Metal
1930's Neon Sign
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Wonderful 1930's neon "Smitty's" sign from vintage bar and grill.
1930s Neon Sign - Ocean Liner - Travel Agency
Located in North Hollywood, CA
the realism of the design. The paint has a faded charm, and all the neon works well. The sign can be
Steel
Vintage Neon Sign "DINE" Restaurant Art Deco
Located in North Beninngton, VT
1930s Neon Sign "DINE" Art Deco style restaurant sign. Discovered in Burlington Vermont. Two sided
1930s Neon Cabins Sign
Located in Chicago, IL
1930s neon cabins sign.
Metal
1930s Neon "No Vacancy" Sign
Located in Chicago, IL
1930s Neon No Vacancy Sign. In working condition.
Metal
1930's Porcelain One Sided Neon Sign Beer
Located in Chicago, IL
1930's porcelain one sided neon sign "Beer". In working condition. Neon in red tone.
Metal
1930's Enameled Pre-Neon Can EAT Sign
Located in Chicago, IL
1930's enameled pre neon can "EAT" sign.
Metal
1930's Double Sided Neon Can " CAFE " Sign
Located in Chicago, IL
1930's double sided neon can " CAFE " sign. In working condition.
Steel
Rare 1930's Porcelain Neon Can Beer Sign
Located in Chicago, IL
Rare 1930's porcelain one sided neon can sign " That Good Joliet Citizens Old Lager Beer". This
Metal
1930s Double-Sided "Eat" Neon Sign
Located in Chicago, IL
1930's Double Sided EAT Neon Sign. New transformer and new wiring.
Metal
1930s Porcelain Neon Sign " Milwaukee Gettelman Beer"
Located in Chicago, IL
1930s porcelain neon sign "Milwaukee Gettelman Beer." New neon, new transformer and new can.
Metal
1930s Porcelain Neon Sign "Milwaukee Gettelman Beer"
Located in Chicago, IL
1930s porcelain neon sign "Milwaukee Gettelman Beer".
Metal
1930s Enamel and Neon Hyde Park Sign
Located in Chicago, IL
1930s Enamel and neon Hyde Park sign.
Enamel
1930s Enamel and Neon Edelweiss Beer Sign
Located in Chicago, IL
1930s Enamel and Neon Edelweiss beer sign.
Enamel
1930s Enamel and Neon Sieben's Beer Sign
Located in Chicago, IL
1930s enamel and neon 'Sieben's Beer' sign.
Enamel
1930's Double Sided Neon Can Sign " Tourists Bath & Shower "
Located in Chicago, IL
1930's double sided sign " Tourists Bath & Shower ". Neon sign is on one side.
Metal
Double-Sided Neon Eat Sign, circa 1930s
Located in Portland, OR
Once in a blue moon we come across a neon sign with unique, streamline character and we get very
1930's Advertising Neon Animated Clock
Located in Chicago, IL
1930's newly restored advertising neon animated clock.
Chrome
1930s Neon Advertising Sign for Radway's Dairy Milk
Located in Chicago, IL
1930s neon advertising sign for Radway's Dairy Milk.
Metal
1930s Hand Painted Neon Sign Chicago's Own Monarch Beer
Located in Chicago, IL
1930's Hand Painted Neon Sign Chicago's Own Monarch Beer
Metal
Porcelain And Neon "High Speed" Gas and Oil Sign, 1930s
Located in Chicago, IL
Porcelain And Neon " High Speed" Gas and Oil Sign, 1930s
Metal, Enamel
1930s Neon Clock with Sign "We Serve to Serve Again"
Located in Chicago, IL
1930s Neon Clock With Sign "We Serve To Serve Again".
Metal
1930s Neon Sign "LUNCH"
Located in Chicago, IL
1930s neon sign "LUNCH." Newly rewired.
Enamel, Metal
1930s Neon Sign "LUNCH"
Located in Chicago, IL
1930s neon sign "LUNCH" with porcelain back.
Enamel, Metal
1930's Neon Sign Office
Located in Chicago, IL
1930's original neon sign OFFICE. In working condition.
Metal
1930s Neon "Vacancy" Sign
Located in Chicago, IL
1930s neon "Vacancy" sign with blinking light.
Rare 1930s Zeman Brewery Neon Sign
Located in Chicago, IL
Rare 1930s Zeman Brewery neon sign. Zeman Brewery was located in Waukegan Il.
Porcelain, Glass
Original 1930s Neon Motel "No Vacancy" Sign
Located in Chicago, IL
Original 1930s neon motel "No Vacancy" sign
Metal
Original 1930s Neon Motel "No Vacancy" Sign
Located in Chicago, IL
Original 1930s neon motel "No Vacancy" sign. Rewired and in working condition.
Metal
1930's Neon "No Left Turn" Traffic Freestanding Light
Located in Chicago, IL
1930's Neon "No Left Turn" Traffic Freestanding Light
Metal
Incredible Double-Sided Neon Beer Sign, circa 1930s
Located in Portland, OR
Worn and rusted, we love this reclaimed neon sign almost as much as what it's advertising. Perfect
1930's Neon Diner Clock By Waltham
Located in Chicago, IL
1930's chrome framed red neon diner clock by Waltham.
Chrome, Metal
1930s Neon Clock " Motorola Radio for Home and Car"
Located in Chicago, IL
1930s neon clock " Motorola Radio For Home And Car".
Metal
Letto a baldacchino. Italia, inizi del XIX sec
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Letto a baldacchino in ferro battuto con pediera e testiera in legno sagomato per poter essere rivestita di tappezzeria. I montanti in ferro battuto come i piedi presentano delle ins...
Wrought Iron
$116,172
H 240 in W 552 in D 120 in
Mid-Victorian Moorish wrought & cast iron pergola or decorative garden structure
Located in London, GB
A monumental Moorish mid-Victorian wrought iron Pergola or Decorative Garden Structure, a unique masterpiece in High Victorian Ironwork design. Our research confirms it is French, da...
Wrought Iron
$166,663
H 110.24 in W 127.56 in D 127.56 in
1 BANGA space age micro architecture prefab house bungalow by Carlo Zappa, 1971
By Carlo Zappa
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
here we offer one of 2 bangas, with black interior. the second one with light grey interior is offered in another listing. a banga shows ways in which we could live more sustainably...
Fiberglass
$164,713
H 110.24 in W 127.56 in D 127.56 in
1 BANGA space age micro architecture prefab house bungalow by Carlo Zappa, 1971
By Carlo Zappa
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
here we offer one of 2 bangas, with light grey interior. the second one with black interior is offered in another listing. a banga shows ways in which we could live more sustainably...
Fiberglass
Large Water Fountain in Ceramic Mineral Finish
Located in Madrid, ES
Water fountain in hand painted ceramic. Decorative ceramic fountain antique finish.
Ceramic
1960s English Carnival Sign
Located in High Point, NC
1960s carnival art sign from England. It is advertising a cake walk on one side of the sign, and on the back has a charming message "Have a nice Victorian day". Great sign for any co...
Wood
Fabergé Silver Service
By Fabergé
Located in New Orleans, LA
This extraordinary 128-piece service by Fabergé is a rare treasure in more ways than one. Enclosed in its original oak chest, the exquisite service remains complete and in pristine c...
Silver
Space Mission Pinball Arcade Game, 1976 USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage 'SPACE MISSION' pinball machine from 1976. 4 players can play. Made by Williams Electronics. In excellent working condition, recently restored. Great visuals and sounds. Extr...
Metal
Double Sided Vintage Marlboro Light Up Cigarette Pack, 1990s USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is the perfect Americana statement piece to add interest to any interior. This incredible vintage advertising light up box by Marlboro is eye-catching showpiece. These lights we...
Steel
Venetian Monumental Seated Bird Cage
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Venetian style (20th Cent) octagonal shaped painted and decorated metal and wood bird cage with 8 upholstered seat and back cushions around base. (Franco Zefferelli Collection)
Metal
Old Wooden Juvenile Carved Carousel Horse
Located in Nantwich, GB
Juvenile carved wooden carousel horse carved in the style of Charles Loof. Lions carved into the back of the saddle. Restored. Recently restored. Part of a private collection for mor...
Wood
$1,462Sale Price / item|24% Off
H 32.5 in W 35 in D 8 in
Huge Vintage Industrial Aluminum Neon TOYS "R" US Marquee Letter U Sign
Located in Lafayette, IN
Wonderful vintage neon letter "U" from a 1980's Toys "R" Us marquee. Letter feature a semi-polished, raw aluminum structure, white neon bulb, external power switch and buyer's choice...
Aluminum
'COME ON IN' Neon Sign , 1990s USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom neon sign with aluminum channel cut letters. COME ON IN, lights up with green neon gas. Just under 6 feet long. Welcoming sign and fun piece of art. Glass in great condition....
Aluminum
$4,300
H 21 in W 23 in D 6 in
Large Electric Neon Clock Co. Two -Color Hexagon Rare Nouveau Gold 1930's -40s
By Electric Neon Clock Company
Located in Buffalo, NY
Large Electric Neon Clock Co. Two -Color Hexagon , Rare Nouveau Gold Outer tube.Clock appears to be totally original, Looks green on green when lit. Classic crescent sweeping second...
Metal, Steel
$95,950 / set
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Chrysanthemum Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 255 pcs Fitted Chest
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
Chrysanthemum (c1880) originally called Indian Chrysanthemum .Tiffany's luxurious Chrysanthemum silver was designed in 1880 by Charles Grosjean. With its flowing curves, swirling ve...
Sterling Silver
$16,071
H 90.56 in W 86.62 in D 53.15 in
"canopy bed" in walnut style louis XIII, period XIX .FULL RESTORED
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
" lit à baldaquin " in walnut style louis XIII, period XIX completely restored for the filming of a historical film custom-made box spring and mattress new tapestry... the box sprin...
Walnut
Vintage and antique signs are popular collector’s items loved not only for the charm and pops of color they add to a space but also for the unique story each one has to tell. An interesting sign can help set the mood for a room and spark dozens of lively conversations.
Before and during the 18th century, many European peasants and colonists in the Americas couldn’t read, so shopkeepers, in an effort to promote their goods and services, hung trade signs with limited amounts of text.
Indeed, symbols and representational physical objects comprised early-day advertising efforts. In lieu of painted words on a wooden board, trade signs made use of handmade three-dimensional symbols to indicate the function of the shop. The iconic red, white and blue pole could be found outside barbershops, while a figural trade sign mounted to an apothecary’s storefront might be a mortar and pestle sculpted from bronze in order to indicate to passers-by that inside there were apothecary cabinets full of remedies for common ailments and a druggist to carefully dispense them.
As literacy rates improved, signs evolved into rectangular, round or square shapes that featured text. Short and sweet, early iterations were characterized by a mere few words, such as “tavern,” “boarding room” or “apothecary.”
During the 19th century, proprietors endeavored to render their signs more appealing. This meant the introduction of more color, font types and other pictorial representations. After the Civil War ended, logos, branding and advertising became increasingly more important, and the design of signage evolved. Trade signs were still in use during the 20th century, and you will likely find hand-painted tin eyeglasses for an optometrist’s office or an oversize bowling pin that likely had a home in the front window of a bowling alley.
Today, collectors and art aficionados alike collect and display antique and vintage signs. Old signs hearken back to a long-gone era, infusing any interior with warmth and nostalgia.
A vintage sign can help anchor a room — think of decorating with signs as you would arranging any kind of wall art. A large-scale sign in particular can prove a distinguishing feature in a living room or dining room, a focal point so prominent that it might lessen the burden of introducing any additional decorative elements to this particular space. Smaller signs work wonders too — pepper sparsely decorated corners with small colorful signs or add a humorous or graphic element to your gallery-style hang with a small text-based sign or two.
On 1stDibs, find metal, wood and glass antique and vintage signs that span a number of styles, including mid-century modern, industrial and folk art.
At Waddesdon Manor, artist Joana Vasconcelos has installed a three-tiered patisserie inspired by the narrative tile work of her homeland. We take a look at the cake sculpture and how Portuguese tiles have been used in architecture from the 17th century to today.
The streets of fin-de-siècle Paris were set aglow with colorful poster ads, thanks to the printing techniques invented by Jules Chéret. Now, the Milwaukee Art Museum is celebrating this undersung talent in America's first solo show dedicated his exuberant works.
Expert Jeff Bridgman explains the history and meaning behind the twinkling constellations that have graced Old Glory.
The iconoclastic style setter displayed African and Oceanic art, as well as works by indigenous peoples of the Americas, alongside pieces by such major modernists as Pablo Picasso and Jackson Pollock.
Perfect for July 4th weekend, a new show at Philadelphia's Museum of the American Revolution displays an array of antique red, white and blue flags.
Designers are beginning to see this enigmatic form of folk art in a whole new light.