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 Sieben's Beer Sign
Located in Chicago, IL
1930s enamel and neon 'Sieben's Beer' sign.
Enamel
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
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
1930s Neon Advertising Sign for Radway's Dairy Milk
Located in Chicago, IL
1930s neon advertising sign for Radway's Dairy Milk.
Metal
1930's Advertising Neon Animated Clock
Located in Chicago, IL
1930's newly restored advertising neon animated clock.
Chrome
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
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 "No Left Turn" Traffic Freestanding Light
Located in Chicago, IL
1930's Neon "No Left Turn" Traffic Freestanding Light
Metal
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
$18,567
H 32.49 in W 83.08 in D 44.49 in
FINE GEORGE SMITH HOWARD SiGNATURE SCROLL ARM SOFA MULBERRY FLYING DUCKS VELVET
By George Smith, Mulberry
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this brand new, George Smith Signature Scroll Arm large sofa with feather filled back and base cushions upho...
Upholstery, Beech, Oak
John O'Hara, Get Your Shit Together, Embossed Serigraph
By John O'Hara
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
John O'Hara's famous 'Get Your Shit Together' painting is now a 2-color embossed serigraph on recycled archival hemp paper. Hand signed by the artist. This work is unframed. Fo...
Paper
$145,373
H 43.31 in W 59.06 in D 63.39 in
PH Bow Grand Piano in American Red Maple Burl with Brass, Modern, Sculptural
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
This offer comes from ToneArt / PH Pianos, which is the official holder of the license from the Poul Henningsen family to produce and sell authentic PH Pianos exclusively and worldwi...
Brass
French Empire Giltwood Bed Corona
Located in Essex, MA
With acorn and oak leaf crest and scrolled swans. Probably used over a bed.
Other
Teal Murano Glass Long Chandelier
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Horizontal brass chandelier covered with layers of grooved teal Murano glass panels.
Brass
$7,200
H 2 in Dm 45 in
IRIS I - unique abstraction of colors in circular glass frame (45" diameter)
By Frank Schott
Located in San Francisco, CA
a mesmerizing sea of blue, green and ocre color tones from an ongoing photography project since the late 1990s, capturing the details of the human iris and a pupil's unique abstracti...
Plexiglass, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Photographic Film
White Wood Glass Doors Upper Kitchen Cabinet Unit
Located in New York, NY
20th Century upper kitchen cabinet unit made of white painted wood and clear glass doors. It features four identical sections with two glass doors, several adjustable shelves, and a ...
Brass
19th Century Silver Plate Epergne and Cruet Service
Located in New Orleans, LA
This elegant silver plate epergne is a rarity in that it also includes a full, cut-glass cruet set. This service’s delicate central basket is elevated above a plateau holding ten fin...
Silver Plate
Whorl Console Table in Blue Powder Coated Aluminum by Neal Aronowitz
By Neal Aronowitz
Located in Portland, OR
An elegant and powerful sculptural statement. This is a console that is an unforgettable and dynamic presence in any room. The now iconic lyrical form of the award winning Whorl Tab...
Aluminum
Pewter Console Table, Made with Steel on Pewter
By Christopher Gentner
Located in Chicago, IL
The Pewter collection is a family of furniture pieces defined by their materiality and formal qualities. One Crucible at a time, pewter is melted into liquid form and hand coated ont...
Pewter, Steel
$10,101Sale Price|30% Off
H 70.87 in W 52.76 in D 29.14 in
Vintage 1980s Playmatic Pinball Trailer, Folk Art Design, 134x74 cm
Located in Marbella, ES
1980s Recreational machine model pinball trailer playmatic.
Iron
Gilded Murano Glass Floor Lamp Set of Two
Located in Paris, FR
Set of two floor lamp gilded Murano glass, with structure and leaves in gold metal and with leaves in real handmade gilded Murano glass. Each piece: 19500,00€. set of 2 Price: 39000,...
Brass
$17,000 / item
H 30 in W 120 in D 48 in
Iris Dining Table in Walnut, Built to Order by Petersen Antiques
By Petersen Antiques
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom dining table built in aged walnut. This is one of many tables we build to order using hand selected planks. The specific size shown here is 120 inches x 48 inches x 30 inches ...
Walnut
$45,000
H 48 in W 60 in D 12 in
German Painted & Carved Wood Carousel Horse w/ Saddle Seat on Stand 19th Century
Located in Charleston, SC
German hand carved wood and decorative painted carousel horse with carved flowing mane, carved hairy tail, upholstered muslin saddle seat, flanking original glass eyes, and mounted o...
Wrought Iron
Isabis Swing
By Modu Studio
Located in New York, NY
The Isabis Swing is a timeless and sculptural piece that brings together craftsmanship, comfort, and beauty. Its arms are hand-carved from solid walnut using Naguri, an ancient Japan...
Bronze, Stainless Steel
Aircraft Wing Desk in Riveted Polished Aluminium
Located in Paris, FR
Desk Aircraft Wing with riveted polished aluminium. - With worktop adjustable in inclination from 0 ° to 30 ° (for work on laptop or paper files), with the foot type "landing g...
Aluminum, Brass, Stainless Steel
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.