1930s Neon Sign
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
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Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Signs
Materials
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.
Category
Vintage 1950s North American Folk Art Signs
Materials
Metal
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1930s Neon Sign Lunches
Located in Chicago, IL
1930s Neon Sign LUNCHES. New transformer and new wiring.
Category
Vintage 1930s American Signs
Materials
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.
Category
Vintage 1930s American Signs
Materials
Metal
Vintage Neon Sign “No Vacancy”
Located in Chicago, IL
1930s neon sign no vacancy. It works. New wiring.
Category
Vintage 1930s American Signs
Materials
Metal
1930's Original Neon Sign " Optometrist "
Located in Chicago, IL
1930's original enamel sign with new neon sign " Optometrist ". New wiring.
Category
Vintage 1930s American Signs
Materials
Enamel, Metal
1930s RADIO Neon Sign
Located in Chicago, IL
1930s RADIO neon sign.
Category
Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Signs
Materials
Metal
1930s Bar ON-OFF Neon Sign
Located in Chicago, IL
1930s bar ON-OFF neon sign.
Category
Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Signs
Materials
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".
Category
Vintage 1930s American Signs
Materials
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
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Vintage 1930s American Signs
Materials
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
Category
Vintage 1930s American Signs
Materials
Porcelain
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
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Signs
H 6.5 in W 20 in D 6 in
Vintage Neon and Porcelain Whiskey Sign
Located in Chicago, IL
1930s neon and porcelain whiskey sign. New wiring and new transformer.
Category
Vintage 1930s American Signs
Materials
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
Category
Vintage 1930s American Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
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
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Mounted Objects
Materials
Art Glass
1930's Neon Sign Lunches
Located in Chicago, IL
1930's Neon Sign Lunches. It has new wiring and new transformer.
Category
Vintage 1930s North American Industrial Signs
Materials
Metal
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
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Signs
Materials
Metal, Steel
H 12.5 in W 42 in D 8 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
Category
Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Signs
Materials
Steel
H 36.5 in W 72 in D 9.5 in
1930s Neon Flame Sign
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
1930s Neon Flame Sign
Double-sided neon sign with metal frame.
Free shipping within the United
Category
20th Century Signs
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
Category
Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Signs
Materials
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
Category
Vintage 1930s American Industrial Signs
Materials
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
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1930s Neon Sign "EAT"
Located in Chicago, IL
1930s neon sign "EAT." In working condition.
Category
Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Signs
Materials
Enamel, Metal
1930's Neon Sign
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Wonderful 1930's neon "Smitty's" sign from vintage bar and grill.
Category
Vintage 1930s American Signs
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
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Signs
Materials
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
Category
Vintage 1930s American Signs
1930s Neon Cabins Sign
Located in Chicago, IL
1930s neon cabins sign.
Category
Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Signs
Materials
Metal
1930s Neon "No Vacancy" Sign
Located in Chicago, IL
1930s Neon No Vacancy Sign. In working condition.
Category
Vintage 1930s American Industrial Signs
Materials
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.
Category
Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Signs
Materials
Metal
1930's Enameled Pre-Neon Can EAT Sign
Located in Chicago, IL
1930's enameled pre neon can "EAT" sign.
Category
Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Signs
Materials
Metal
1930's Double Sided Neon Can " CAFE " Sign
Located in Chicago, IL
1930's double sided neon can " CAFE " sign. In working condition.
Category
Vintage 1930s American Industrial Signs
Materials
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
Category
Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Signs
Materials
Metal
1930s Double-Sided "Eat" Neon Sign
Located in Chicago, IL
1930's Double Sided EAT Neon Sign. New transformer and new wiring.
Category
Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Signs
Materials
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.
Category
Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Signs
Materials
Metal
1930s Porcelain Neon Sign "Milwaukee Gettelman Beer"
Located in Chicago, IL
1930s porcelain neon sign "Milwaukee Gettelman Beer".
Category
Vintage 1930s American Signs
Materials
Metal
1930s Enamel and Neon Hyde Park Sign
Located in Chicago, IL
1930s Enamel and neon Hyde Park sign.
Category
Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Signs
Materials
Enamel
1930s Enamel and Neon Sieben's Beer Sign
Located in Chicago, IL
1930s enamel and neon 'Sieben's Beer' sign.
Category
Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Signs
Materials
Enamel
1930s Enamel and Neon Edelweiss Beer Sign
Located in Chicago, IL
1930s Enamel and Neon Edelweiss beer sign.
Category
Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Signs
Materials
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.
Category
Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Signs
Materials
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
Category
Vintage 1930s American Industrial Signs
1930s Neon Advertising Sign for Radway's Dairy Milk
Located in Chicago, IL
1930s neon advertising sign for Radway's Dairy Milk.
Category
Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Signs
Materials
Metal
1930's Advertising Neon Animated Clock
Located in Chicago, IL
1930's newly restored advertising neon animated clock.
Category
Vintage 1930s American Signs
Materials
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
Category
Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Signs
Materials
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
Category
Vintage 1930s American Signs
Materials
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".
Category
Vintage 1930s American Wall Clocks
Materials
Metal
1930s Neon Sign "LUNCH"
Located in Chicago, IL
1930s neon sign "LUNCH." Newly rewired.
Category
Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Signs
Materials
Enamel, Metal
1930s Neon Sign "LUNCH"
Located in Chicago, IL
1930s neon sign "LUNCH" with porcelain back.
Category
Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Signs
Materials
Enamel, Metal
1930's Neon Sign Office
Located in Chicago, IL
1930's original neon sign OFFICE. In working condition.
Category
Vintage 1930s American Signs
Materials
Metal
1930s Neon "Vacancy" Sign
Located in Chicago, IL
1930s neon "Vacancy" sign with blinking light.
Category
Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Signs
Rare 1930s Zeman Brewery Neon Sign
Located in Chicago, IL
Rare 1930s Zeman Brewery neon sign. Zeman Brewery was located in Waukegan Il.
Category
Vintage 1930s American Signs
Materials
Porcelain, Glass
Original 1930s Neon Motel "No Vacancy" Sign
Located in Chicago, IL
Original 1930s neon motel "No Vacancy" sign
Category
Vintage 1930s American Industrial Signs
Materials
Metal
Original 1930s Neon Motel "No Vacancy" Sign
Located in Chicago, IL
Original 1930s neon motel "No Vacancy" sign. Rewired and in working condition.
Category
Vintage 1930s American Signs
Materials
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
Category
Vintage 1930s Industrial Signs
1930's Neon "No Left Turn" Traffic Freestanding Light
Located in Chicago, IL
1930's Neon "No Left Turn" Traffic Freestanding Light
Category
Vintage 1930s American Industrial Signs
Materials
Metal
1930's Neon Diner Clock By Waltham
Located in Chicago, IL
1930's chrome framed red neon diner clock by Waltham.
Category
Vintage 1930s American Signs
Materials
Chrome, Metal
1930s Neon Clock " Motorola Radio for Home and Car"
Located in Chicago, IL
1930s neon clock " Motorola Radio For Home And Car".
Category
Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Signs
Materials
Metal
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Antique Late 19th Century Tribal Pillows and Throws
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By John O'Hara
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Antique 19th Century Italian Empire Armchairs
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1930s Neon Sign For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic 1930s neon sign available at 1stDibs. A 1930s neon sign — often made from metal, glass and steel — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a 1930s neon sign — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A 1930s neon sign is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Art Deco, folk art and industrial styles are sought with frequency. Lucio Fontana and Neon Products each produced at least one beautiful 1930s neon sign that is worth considering.
How Much is a 1930s Neon Sign?
Prices for a 1930s neon sign start at $776 and top out at $105,755 with the average selling for $4,150.
Finding the Right Signs for You
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.
Questions About 1930s Neon Sign
- Are Neon Signs Dangerous?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021As long as none of the chemical-containing tubes are broken, neon signs are totally safe. If a tube breaks and you come into contact with the mercury, you may want to consider seeking emergency medical attention.
- How long do neon signs last?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Neon signs can last anywhere between eight and 15 years depending on how long they're left on at a time.
- How much is a neon sign worth?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021How much a neon sign is worth will vary. Vintage neon signs generally fetch around $200 per sign but mid-century neon signs, dependent upon their condition, may be worth thousands of dollars. Neon signs from the 1950s and earlier are said to be more valuable than newer versions. Find a variety of vintage neon signs on 1stDibs.
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