Elkwood, Late 19th Century American Trade Sign
Located in Nantucket, MA
With carved gilt wood letters with mounted against a blue painted sand ground American, c. 1890.
Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Signs
Wood
Elkwood, Late 19th Century American Trade Sign
Located in Nantucket, MA
With carved gilt wood letters with mounted against a blue painted sand ground American, c. 1890.
Wood
1940s Native American Trading Post Wooden Sign
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1940s Native American wooden painted trading post sign. Colors are vibrant. This is what paint
Wood
American Folk Art Workshop Wrench Wood Trade Sign
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Fantastic and substantial wood and iron wrench tool sign. Hand written fractions and original
Iron
Pair of Cat Trade Signs
Located in Branford, CT
Incredible pair of cat trade signs. Braced plywood with red glass eyes. Original paint. They can
Plywood
19th Century, Apothecary Trade Sign
Located in Nantucket, MA
Figural trade sign in the form of a mortar and pestle, both the mortar and pestle are hand turned
Zinc
American Wrought Iron and Gilt Trade Sign Bracket , Circa 1880
Located in Charleston, SC
American wrought iron and gilt trade sign bracket with decorative scroll work and gilt ball motif
Vintage Large Wooden “Bakery” Trade Sign
Located in Dekalb, IL
American trade advertising. While the specific maker is unknown, such signs were commonly produced by
Wood
19th Century Gold Giltwood Carved Letters William Trade Sign
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Classic 19th century American wood trade sign with chunky hand carved and gold painted letters
Wood
Set of Three Folk Art Straight Edge Razor Trade Signs
Located in Stamford, CT
Three whimsical American folk carved wood art trade signs in the form of straight edge razors. Used
Wood
Samuel Robb Carved Tobacciana Trade Sign
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Tobacciana trade sign carved by Samuel Robb, New York, Circa 1885. Figure holds a knife and bundle
Wood
Horse Head Trade Sign, Last Quarter of the 19th Century
Located in York County, PA
An exceptional, painted American trade sign made from carved wood in the full-bodied form of a race
Wood
Early 20th Century Pharmacy Sign 'DRUGS' Painted on a Single Board
Located in Nantucket, MA
American folk art trade sign from an apothecary or pharmacy with the word 'DRUGS' in black paint
Pine, Paint
Carved Cigar Store Native American Indian, Shop Trade Sign
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Carved Cigar Store Native American Indian, Shop Trade Sign This is a very rare find, he is an
Wood
Carved Tuna Fish Trade Sign
Located in Norwell, MA
Carved wood tuna fish trade sign with "Mullaney's Fish Market" in hand painted lettering of gold
Wood
Boston Fish Market Trade Sign
Located in Norwell, MA
Carved flounder trade sign with lettering for "Chatham Fish Market". Details include gills, fins
Wood
Boston Fish Market Trade Sign
Located in Norwell, MA
Carved flounder trade sign with lettering for "Boston Fish Market". Details include gills, fins
Wood
Carved Tuna Fish Trade Sign
Located in Norwell, MA
lengths of old iron chain. Weight: 33 lbs. Overall Dimensions: 24"H x 60"W x 2"D Made: America
Wood
Six Foot "Osterville Seafood" Trade Sign
Located in Norwell, MA
Carved wood tuna fish trade sign with "Osterville Seafood" in hand painted lettering of gold
Wood
Anthony's Pier 4 Carved Trade Sign
Located in Norwell, MA
Six foot carved Atlantc tuna trade sign with handpainted distressed finish. Lettering reads
Wood
Trident Sushi Bar Carved Trade Sign
Located in Norwell, MA
Six foot carved Atlantc tuna trade sign with handpainted distressed finish. Lettering reads
Wood
Carved Flounder Trade Sign "Fresh Fish"
Located in Norwell, MA
Hand carved flounder trade sign with painted lettering for "Fresh Fish". With red lettering
Wood
Carved Flounder Trade Sign "Fish & Chips"
Located in Norwell, MA
Hand carved and painted "Get Hooked Fish & Chips" trade sign with a subtle white pickled finish and
Wood
Edgartown Seafood Carved Flounder Trade Sign
Located in Norwell, MA
Charming trade sign of a carved flounder with painted blue lettering for "Edgartown Seafood" with a
Wood
Six Foot "Fresh Fish" Trade Sign
Located in Norwell, MA
Six foot carved fish trade sign. The Atlantic mackerel is hand-carved with gills, fins, tail, eyes
Wood
Harvey's Boat Yard Carved Trade Sign
Located in Norwell, MA
Six foot carved mackerel trade sign with hand painted distressed finish with deeply carved scales
Wood
Six Foot Carved Fish Trade Sign
Located in Norwell, MA
. Overall Dimensions: 24"H x 60"W x 2"D Made: America Material: Wood Date: 2024
Wood
Six Foot Menemsha Fish Market Trade Sign
Located in Norwell, MA
Six foot carved fish trade sign. The Atlantic mackerel is hand-carved with gills, fins, tail, eyes
Wood
$22,250
H 58 in W 20 in D 11 in
A Pair of Carved & Painted Cigar Store American Indians, Shop Trade Signs
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Pair of Carved & Painted Cigar Store American Indians, Shop Trade Signs This is a rare find
Wood
Harvey's Boat Rental Carved Flounder Trade Sign
Located in Norwell, MA
one side only. Weight: 40 lbs. Overall Dimensions: 39"H x 48"W x 2"D Made: America Material
Wood
$14,500
H 32 in W 56.75 in D 4 in
American Oval Timber Trade Sign with Two Masted Ship and Rope Boarder. C. 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
American oval hand carved timber trade sign with a centered two masted ship, rope border, upper
Rope, Wood, Paint
"The Big Tuna" Six Foot Carved Trade Sign
Located in Norwell, MA
Six foot carved Atlantic tuna wood trade sign with lettering for "The Big Tuna" sushi bar. Letters
Wood
$3,250
H 9.75 in W 6.5 in D 2 in
An American Life, Signed by Ronald Reagan, First Trade Edition in DJ, 1990
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Reagan, Ronald. An American Life. New York: Simon and Schuster, [1990]. First trade edition. Octavo
Paper
Carved Fish Trade Sign for "Beach House Inn, Brant Point"
Located in Norwell, MA
Hand carved flounder trade sign with painted lettering for "Beach House Inn, Brant Point". With
Wood
Antique Early Hatter Trade Sign w/ original paint
Located in Acworth, GA
” wide, on stand 17” high. American trade signs fall into two general categories: 18th-early 19th
Tin
Early American Surveyor's Trade Sign
Located in Hadley, MA
COLORFUL GRAPHIC TRADE SIGN Rare, early, double sided trade sign, for "A.H. Konkle
Pine
American Folk Art Trade Sign
Located in Solebury, PA
Folk art trade sign painted on tin for Feigelman's Moving , Storage and Trucking Co. Strikingly
American Antique Horse Farm Trade Sign
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large sign painted on steel for "Saham Morgans" horse farm circa 1900. Hand wrought and riveted
American Sheet Metal Folk Art Key Trade Sign
Located in Brooklyn, NY
American sheet metal Folk Art key trade sign, with hinges on the top and bottom sides to use as
Sheet Metal
19th Century American Double Sided Watch Maker Trade Sign
Located in Chicago, IL
19th Century American Double Sided Watch Maker Trade Sign With Cast Iron Frame And Tin Clock Face.
Iron, Tin
Large Old Trade Sign American Flag Shield Folk Art
Located in South Coast, CA
Large ( 31" x 23 1/2") and Wonderful old handmade trade sign: Carved wood shield having all
Wood, Plaster, Paint
Spectacular Late 1800s American Hand-Carved Wood Meat Trade Sign
Located in Chicago, IL
Spectacular late 1800s American hand-carved wood meat trade sign.
Wood
American Pharmacist Trade Sign, circa 1950
Located in Bodicote, Oxfordshire
A nice America pharmacists trade sign, circa 1950, it is metal with different worn layers of old
Metal, Iron
Antique Carved Wooden Horse Head Trade Sign
Located in Mount Penn, PA
A wall-mounted carved wooden horse head trade sign mounted to a leather base with brass saddle
Brass
Robins Egg Blue American Trade Sign
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Great and substantial wood and sheet metal sign. Fantastic original alligatored paint surface
Sheet Metal
Late 19th Century American Trade Sign
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Late 19th century original sand and paint surface "JOHN" sign.
Wood
Sold
H 8.5 in W 24.5 in D 1 in
Antique American Gilt Cast Iron Optometrist Trade Mercantile Store Sign NY 1880
Located in Portland, OR
optometrist trade sign, New York circa 1880. American trade signs of this nature were popular in the late
Iron
Late 19th Century Wood and Iron Trade Sign
Located in Santa Monica, CA
The best subject matter! Late 19th century handpainted American trade sign. Very heavy wood
Iron
c. 1920's American Millinery And Hatter Sign
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Fantastic American trade sign made by the hand of a skilled sign maker. Graphic three dimensional
Sheet Metal
"B. Briscoe, Tailor" Sign with a Backwards S, circa 1810-1850
Located in York County, PA
Early American trade sign: “B. BRISCOE, TAILOR,” circa 1810-1850, with a backwards “S” and
Wood
19thC American Folk Art Trade Sign
Located in San Francisco, CA
Folk art trade sign barber pole. Wonderful untouched surface, retains most of its original first
Wood
American Dairy Trade Sign Still Life
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Fantastic midwestern dairy trade sign. A still life of fresh Milk, Eggs and Cheese on a
Plywood
Vintage American Folk Art Showroom Trade Sign
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Charming vintage wooden trade sign for Showroom. The sign was original painted in with green and
Wood, Paint
C.1880 American Folk Art Top Hat Hatmaker’s Trade Sign
Located in Briarcliff Manor, NY
A hard-to-find and charming sheet iron hatmaker’s,trade sign from the mid to late 19th century
Iron
Top Hat Trade Sign
Located in Stamford, CT
19th century American red painted tin trade sign in the form of a top hat. With black buckle.
Top Hat Trade Sign
Located in Stamford, CT
19th century American painted tin trade sign in the form of a top hat. With gilt buckle and
Hat Makers Trade Sign
Located in Stamford, CT
19th century American painted tin trade sign in the form of a top hat. With gilt buckle, ribbon
Trade Sign, Rooms or Tourists, Meals
Located in Nantucket, MA
Multicolored trade sign with shadowed fonts over a white field. Mounted in a black molded wooden
Pine
Antique Razor Trade Sign, Folk Art, Americana
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Antique razor trade sign, Folk Art, Americana. Razor shaving hair barber knife Folk Art. Awesome
19th Century American Two Sided Sand Paint and Gilding Trade Sign
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1880, this wonderful shingle "sign" was created for Dr. Coolidge from black sand and gold
Gold Leaf, Iron
Late 19th Century "House & Sign Painter" Trade Sign
Located in Santa Monica, CA
matter for a 19th century American Folk Art trade sign.
Wood
Vintage Enamel and Porcelain ‘STORE’ Trade Sign
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Graphic red, white and blue "STORE" sign, early 20th century American porcelain and enamel trade
Iron
DIMINUTIVE OPTOMETRIST TRADE SIGN, HAND-BLOWN, COLORED GLASS
Located in York County, PA
This optometrist trade sign, made from gold painted zinc and colored, hand-blown glass, dates to
Metal
Sold
H 12 in W 79.5 in D 1.5 in
Grand Antique Gunsmith Trade Sign: A Captivating 80-Inch Shotgun Masterpiece
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent Large Antique Gunsmith Trade Sign, meticulously crafted in the iconic form of a shotgun
Wood
"Canarys For Sale" Trade Sign In Chrome Yellow Paint
Located in York County, PA
"Canarys for Sale", chrome yellow and black polychome-painted trade sign dating to the first part
Top Hat Trade sign with original iron bracket, late 1800's
Located in Buffalo, NY
19th century American Painted Tin Trade sign,, Consistant wear,rust. Retains original hanging
Metal, Tin, Iron
Sold
H 29.53 in W 30.71 in D 0.79 in
Antique Folk Art Carved Native American Chief Head Advertising Sign
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
/ Trade Sign. American, ca 1900´s, painted carved wood with metal hook. A folk art tobacco sign. Relief
Wood
HORSE HEAD TRADE SIGN, LAST QUARTER 19TH CENTURY:
Located in York County, PA
HORSE HEAD TRADE SIGN, LAST QUARTER 19TH CENTURY: An exceptional, painted American trade
Antique American Horse Form Hand Painted Trade Sign
Located in Astoria, NY
An american hand painted pinto horse trade sign. The piece would likely have been used either for a
Iron
Painted Sailmakers Trade Sign
Located in Norwell, MA
J. Ratsey & Son painted trade sign with painted clipper ship on a wood panel bound in rope with a
Wood
Antique American Large Scale Tin Pocket Watch Trade Sign
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique American large scale double-sided tin pocket watch trade sign.
Tin
Sold
H 34 in W 11 in D 15 in
American Carved and Painted Nautical Sculpture Trade Sign for Whaling Store.
Located in Charleston, SC
a raised plinth holding a whaling iron, rope, and was used as a trade sign for a supply shop. Signed
Iron
Sold
H 9.63 in W 6.5 in D 2.13 in
An American Life, Signed by Ronald Reagan, First Trade Edition, 1990
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Reagan, Ronald. An American Life. New York: Simon and Schuster, [1990]. First trade edition. In the
Paper
Early 19th Century Oil On Canvas Painted Trade Sign With American Eagle
Located in York County, PA
ca. 1830 easel-painted oil on canvas trade sign, featuring an American eagle, perched on a rock
Sold
H 8 in W 29.625 in D 1.375 in
Antique "Skates Sharpened" Double Sided Hand Painted Trade Sign Circa 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
American, circa 1900. An antique American double-sided trade sign or store display "Skates
Iron
Monumental American Country Style Hanging Fish Sculpture
Located in Queens, NY
Turn of the century American country style trade sign carved in the form of a monumental flounder
Wood, Paint
19th Century American Trade Sign 'Crook', Medina, NY
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th century American trade sign 'Crook', Medina, NY Craftsman made, with sand-painted back ground
Giltwood, Wood
Wood Carved Gun American Trade Sign
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Amazing hand carved gun shop trade sign. Great collector piece. Original painted surface. Nice
Wood
Iconic Life Size American Tin Man Trade Sign
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Fantastic tin man trade sign made from metal heating ducts. Most likely used outside of a
DRUGS American 3D 1930's 12' Trade Sign
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Candy apple red DRUGS sign. C. 1930's from the southern United States. Quite a statement and
Sheet Metal
Sold
H 22 in W 95.25 in D 1 in
Late 19th Century Pianos Trade American Folk Art Trade Sign 8 Feet Long
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Late 19th century American Folk Art Pianos trade sign. 8 feet long. Very graphic time worn art
Wood
Vintage All American Cheerleading and Baton Twirling Trade Sign
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Vintage wood and hand painted all American cheerleading and baton twirling sign. Double sided.
Wood
Early 20th Century American Wooden Barbers Pole Trade Sign
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
U.S.A. wood barbers pole. Paint loss consistent with the age of the item, circa 1900.
Wood
Sold
H 50 in W 7 in D 11 in
Wood Carved Red and White American Folk Art Barber Pole Trade Sign Sconce, C1920
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Great Americana! c. 1920s American Folk Art wood and iron carved barber pole. Layers of thick
Iron
1970's Disco Dance Club Trade Sign
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Disco is back! c. 1970s wood hand painted club sign. Fantastic lettering with a serious 1970's
Wood
Lifesize Cigar or Tobacco Shop Indian Princes Trade Sign
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A lifesize cigar or tobacco shop Indian Princes trade sign This charming and very rare piece, is
Bang-Up Business: Carved Wood Revolver Trade Sign
Located in New York, NY
This unique carved wood revolver trade sign features a stylized depiction of a classic six-shooter
Wood
Vintage Folk Art Men at Work Sign Wood Trade Sign
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Double sided Men At Work pointing hand. Thick wood and hand painted. Great American Folk Art trade
Wood
Folk Art Trade Sign Smarty Pants For Her
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Smarty Pants For Her! Midcentury American Folk Art trade sign from a dress shop. Measures 5 feet 6
Wood
Vintage Painted Wood Folk Art Showroom Trade Sign
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
American Folk Art trade sign with hand-carved "Showroom" letters and an arrow. The letters and
Pine
Set of 3 pieces - Vintage Enamel and Porcelain ‘STORE’ Trade Sign
Located in Santa Monica, CA
1. Graphic red, white and blue "STORE" sign, early 20th century American porcelain and enamel trade
Iron
Sold|$4,250
H 20 in W 30 in D 3 in
19th Century French Cast Iron Butcher's Shop Trade Sign in the Form of a Cow
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
French cast iron butcher shop trade sign retaining old paint and cast in low relief in the form of a steer wearing a tasseled blanket and with it's head turned. The blanked cast with...
Iron
Carnival Midway Sideshow Banner
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Original hand-painted canvas sideshow banner for carnival midway sideshow entrance. Not signed but most likely out of Chicago Tent and Awning's banner shop. Original wood strip attac...
Canvas
SS United States Sign Notice and Information for Passengers
Located in Hanover, MA
Hefty enameled solid aluminum framed passenger safety and information sign from Passenger Stateroom 139 on the Main deck of the SS United States. Four glass paned windows. Lower ri...
Aluminum
Early Sunshine Studios American Side Show Electric Chair Banner
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Early example of American sideshow banner art. Painted at the Sunshine Studio in Witchita, Kansas by Geo Bellis. Signed by artist on front and studio name on front and back. This ban...
Canvas
'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
Carved American Carnival Head, circa 1890s
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Finely featured carved man's head found in the southern United States. Most likely a late 19th century carnival head featured in a ball or ring toss game.
Wood
$2,900
H 113.25 in W 16.5 in D 2 in
Early 20th Century Carnival Carousel Funhouse Architectural Columns
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Fun antique architectural elements from carnival carousel or funhouse ride. Layers of beautiful original park paint. Great scale for wall art or to act as a frame for something else....
Wood
Vintage Hand Painted British Motorcycle Shop Sign
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Vintage graphic Motorcycles sales and service sign. Great hand-painted lettering. Wood with original paint surface. Found in the northeastern United States. Fun Americana with a Brit...
Wood
Early 20th century English Hand Painted “HELL” Sign
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century English Hand Painted “HELL” Sign Originally this sign was reclaimed from a shoe shop named “Shellington Shoes” in Essex. Most of the sign was damaged but we luck...
Pine
19th Century 'Doctor McCracken' Surgeon's Trade Sign
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Double-sided doctor's medical practice trade sign for 'Dr. McCracken'.
Important Folk Art Trade Sign
Located in Greenwich, CT
A mid 19th Century folk art trade sign of demilune form, depicting a Native American chief holding a peace pipe and tomahawk wearing a headdress of white and red feathers, wearing a ...
Wood
Large Weathered Trade Sign "Carriage Shop"
Located in Greenwich, CT
A 12 foot long trade sign displaying the words Carriage Shop on one side and Horse Shoeing on the other. In weathered early hand painted lettering on wood, with molded edging on all ...
Wood
O'Henry Fred Johnson Salem Witch Trials Sideshow Spider Girl Banner
Located in Santa Monica, CA
O'Henry Tent and Awning sideshow banner with original shipping tag. Unusual subject matter and fantastic story from the Salem witch trails to Spider Girl. This banner appears to have...
Canvas
American Sideshow Wondercade Circus Banner Signed J. Sigler
By Sigler Studios
Located in Santa Monica, CA
A personal favorite! 15 1/2 feet tall. American "Wondercade" sideshow banner. Painted and signed by J. Sigler. One of the great American sideshow banner artists. Death defying! This ...
Canvas
$1,900
H 24 in W 62 in D 1 in
Large Hand Painted Double Sided Arrow "Radio Trade In" Folk Art Trade/Store Sign
Located in Buffalo, NY
Large Hand Painted, Double Sided Arrow "Special" Radio Trade In sale,,,,Folk Art Trade/Store Sign,,Wonderful size,,amazing crackle paint, patina..Great subject.
Masonite, Paint
19th Century Folk Art Upholstery Trade Sign
Located in San Francisco, CA
Wonderful 19th century hand painted folk art upholstery trade sign. Double sided wooden trade sign for an old upholstery shop in San Francisco. A rare piece of San Francisco history...
Wood
Folk art refers to a genre of art that shares the creator’s traditions, offering not just an artistic display but an opportunity to learn about a culture. Vintage, new and antique folk art typically reflects a heritage or location. It can include utilitarian objects and handmade art as diverse as weather vanes, portraiture and paintings, carnival art, quilts and duck decoys.
American folk art is frequently valued because of the traditional skills involved, like weaving, hand-carving wood and even stonework. Many folk artists are self-taught, while some train as apprentices within their community. By using available materials and taking a personal approach to their creations, artists ensure each piece is unique and conveys a story. Native American folk art includes functional objects reflecting their heritage, such as baskets, textiles and wooden pieces.
During the Great Depression, artistic materials in America were hard to come by, so artisans used discarded wood from cigar boxes and shipping crates to make highly stylized, notched pieces — most often picture frames and boxes — that are today sought after by collectors. This folk art style is called tramp art and was popular from roughly 1870 until the 1940s.
Folk art brings vibrant culture and traditions into your home. Browse an extensive collection of folk art on 1stDibs.
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.