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Antique Restaurant Signs

Early 20th Century Folk Art Crab Restaurant Sign
Early 20th Century Folk Art Crab Restaurant Sign

Early 20th Century Folk Art Crab Restaurant Sign

Located in Solebury, PA

A rare carved wooden crab display sign or merchandising piece, this example features a painted

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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Restaurant Signs

Materials

Wood, Paint

Vintage French Restaurant Sign, Painted Metal, France, C. 1920
Vintage French Restaurant Sign, Painted Metal, France, C. 1920

Vintage French Restaurant Sign, Painted Metal, France, C. 1920

Located in Kastrup, DK

Decorative vintage French restaurant advertising signage in painted metal on both sides. "Au Vieux

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Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Restaurant Signs

Materials

Metal

Antique Restaurant Menu Chalk Board, circa 1920's
Antique Restaurant Menu Chalk Board, circa 1920's

Antique Restaurant Menu Chalk Board, circa 1920's

$1,100

H 39.25 in W 21.38 in D 2 in

Antique Restaurant Menu Chalk Board, circa 1920's

Located in Chappaqua, NY

Antique Restaurant Menu Chalk Board, circa 1920's. Charming hand-painted frame surrounds a lined

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1920s Art Deco Antique Restaurant Signs

Materials

Wood

The Restaurant, Photorealist Etching by Harry McCormick

The Restaurant, Photorealist Etching by Harry McCormick

By Harry McCormick

Located in Long Island City, NY

Harry McCormick, American (1942 - ) - The Restaurant. Medium: Aquatint Etching, Signed and numbered

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Early 20th Century Photorealist Antique Restaurant Signs

Materials

Etching, Aquatint

Chateau Corton Mahogany Wine Cellar Hand-Painted Sign, circa 1926
Chateau Corton Mahogany Wine Cellar Hand-Painted Sign, circa 1926

Chateau Corton Mahogany Wine Cellar Hand-Painted Sign, circa 1926

By Chateau Corton

Located in Great Barrington, MA

related piece of artwork. Perfect for a wine cellar or restaurant, this large mahogany sign is a true work

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1920s French Antique Restaurant Signs

Materials

Mahogany

Gorham Silver Soldered Plate with Carlyle Hotel Logo, circa 1930
Gorham Silver Soldered Plate with Carlyle Hotel Logo, circa 1930

Gorham Silver Soldered Plate with Carlyle Hotel Logo, circa 1930

By Gorham

Located in Bridgeport, CT

. Dimensions: 10 3/4" W x 1 1/2" H Condition: Expected wear, tarnish, signs of restaurant use however presents

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Early 20th Century English Hollywood Regency Antique Restaurant Signs

Materials

Silver Plate

Original Poster-Paul Sescau-Moulin De La Galette-Toulouse-Lautrec, 1897
Original Poster-Paul Sescau-Moulin De La Galette-Toulouse-Lautrec, 1897

Original Poster-Paul Sescau-Moulin De La Galette-Toulouse-Lautrec, 1897

By Paul Sescau

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Techniques: Colour Sescaugraphie on paper Color: Multi-Color Features: Signed, Unframed Subject: Restaurant

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19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Restaurant Signs

Materials

Paper

Four Framed Hogarth Engravings "Four Times of the Day"
Four Framed Hogarth Engravings "Four Times of the Day"

Four Framed Hogarth Engravings "Four Times of the Day"

By William Hogarth

Located in Alamo, CA

resembling a beehive. The working class are seen on the left in the street in front of a restaurant with a

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Mid-18th Century Old Masters Antique Restaurant Signs

Materials

Engraving, Etching

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Antique Restaurant Sign
Antique Restaurant Sign

Antique Restaurant Sign

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H 11 in W 120 in D 1.38 in

Antique Restaurant Sign

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

Huge amazing wood restaurant sign, great original gold color letters. A very unique piece of

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1920s American Antique Restaurant Signs

Large 19th C Cast Iron Painted RESTAURANT Sign This is an Original
Large 19th C Cast Iron Painted RESTAURANT Sign This is an Original

Large 19th C Cast Iron Painted RESTAURANT Sign This is an Original

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

A Large 19th Century Cast Iron Painted RESTAURANT Sign This is an original restaurant sign from

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1880s Arts and Crafts Antique Restaurant Signs

Materials

Iron

Old Country Restaurant Sign
Old Country Restaurant Sign

Old Country Restaurant Sign

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H 38.5 in W 26.5 in

Old Country Restaurant Sign

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Old black slate restaurant menu sign with original oak frame. Yellow writing on black slate.

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Early 20th Century Antique Restaurant Signs

Materials

Wood

19th Century Wooden Restaurant Sign
19th Century Wooden Restaurant Sign

19th Century Wooden Restaurant Sign

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H 47.25 in W 35.44 in D 15.75 in

19th Century Wooden Restaurant Sign

Located in Brecht, BE

This is a quirky exciting object, ideal for every food lover, Cook, restaurant, great character

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Late 19th Century French Antique Restaurant Signs

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century French Hand-Painted Cast Iron Pig Restaurant Sign
Early 20th Century French Hand-Painted Cast Iron Pig Restaurant Sign

Early 20th Century French Hand-Painted Cast Iron Pig Restaurant Sign

Located in Dallas, TX

hand-painted standing sculpture was found in a Paris restaurant and depicts a pig wearing a Classic

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Early 20th Century French Antique Restaurant Signs

Materials

Iron

"La Fiesta" 1920's Restaurant Or Club Sign Found In The Midwest
"La Fiesta" 1920's Restaurant Or Club Sign Found In The Midwest

"La Fiesta" 1920's Restaurant Or Club Sign Found In The Midwest

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Great early iron and porcelain sign found in Kansas. Letters would have had milk glass inserts

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Early 20th Century American Antique Restaurant Signs

Early 20th Century French Painted Papier Mâché Restaurant Chef Cook Sculpture
Early 20th Century French Painted Papier Mâché Restaurant Chef Cook Sculpture

Early 20th Century French Painted Papier Mâché Restaurant Chef Cook Sculpture

Located in Dallas, TX

Decorate a kitchen counter with this antique restaurant sign figure. Crafted in France, circa 1920

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Early 20th Century French Antique Restaurant Signs

Materials

Paper

Early 20th Century French Painted Paper Mâché Restaurant Chef Sculpture
Early 20th Century French Painted Paper Mâché Restaurant Chef Sculpture

Early 20th Century French Painted Paper Mâché Restaurant Chef Sculpture

Located in Dallas, TX

Decorate a kitchen counter with this colorful antique restaurant sign figure. Crafted in France

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Early 20th Century French Antique Restaurant Signs

Materials

Paper

Large 18th Century French Oak Boiserie Trumeau Panel
Large 18th Century French Oak Boiserie Trumeau Panel

Large 18th Century French Oak Boiserie Trumeau Panel

Located in Dallas, TX

restaurant sign.

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Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Restaurant Signs

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Hand Painted Restaurant Wine Sign on Leather in Wooden Frame
19th Century French Hand Painted Restaurant Wine Sign on Leather in Wooden Frame

19th Century French Hand Painted Restaurant Wine Sign on Leather in Wooden Frame

Located in Dallas, TX

Decorate a wine cellar with this elegant and colorful antique winery sign. Crafted in France circa

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Restaurant Signs

Materials

Leather, Oak

"LEGGETT'S"  (FAMOUS NEW JERSEY RESTAURANT)

"LEGGETT'S" (FAMOUS NEW JERSEY RESTAURANT)

By John Rutherford Boyd

Located in Los Angeles, CA

JOHN RUTHERFORD BOYD "LEGGETT'S" (FAMOUS NEW JERSEY RESTAURANT) MIXED MEDIA ON PAPER, SIGNED

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1920s Art Deco Antique Restaurant Signs

Materials

Ink, Mixed Media, Watercolor, Gouache

Reversible Original Painted Pig Trade Sign
Reversible Original Painted Pig Trade Sign

Reversible Original Painted Pig Trade Sign

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H 11.5 in W 18.5 in D 1 in

Reversible Original Painted Pig Trade Sign

Located in Los Angeles, CA

. This cool 1920s chopping board made into a sign for a restaurant is double sided and was really used.

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Early 20th Century American Country Antique Restaurant Signs

Materials

Wood

Depression Era Restaurant Signs
Depression Era Restaurant Signs

Depression Era Restaurant Signs

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H 21 in W 91 in D 0.25 in

Depression Era Restaurant Signs

Located in San Diego, CA

a chain link fence or the like. "Restaurant" sign measures 59" x 29" "Two Good Places..." sign

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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Restaurant Signs

Materials

Canvas, Paint

19th Century Chinese Restaurant Hand Carved Trade Sign of Fish
19th Century Chinese Restaurant Hand Carved Trade Sign of Fish

19th Century Chinese Restaurant Hand Carved Trade Sign of Fish

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

19th century Chinese restaurant hand carved trade sign of fish.

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19th Century Antique Restaurant Signs

Materials

Wood

Mini French Chalk Board
Mini French Chalk Board

Mini French Chalk Board

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H 10 in W 13.5 in D 0.25 in

Mini French Chalk Board

Located in Sheffield, MA

blackboard chalkboard. This little board will make the perfect message board, advertising sign for a

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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Antique Restaurant Signs

Materials

Wood

Large Pitch Pine Art Nouveau Blackboard Chalkboard, 1900s
Large Pitch Pine Art Nouveau Blackboard Chalkboard, 1900s

Large Pitch Pine Art Nouveau Blackboard Chalkboard, 1900s

Located in Amsterdam, NL

would make the perfect menu board, idea board or advertising sign for a restaurant, shop or business or

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Early 1900s Dutch Art Nouveau Antique Restaurant Signs

Materials

Pine

Vintage 1930s Steakhouse Restaurant Diner Porcelain Advertising Display Sign
Vintage 1930s Steakhouse Restaurant Diner Porcelain Advertising Display Sign

Vintage 1930s Steakhouse Restaurant Diner Porcelain Advertising Display Sign

Located in San Diego, CA

vintage style restaurant. The sign has chips around the edges as seen in the photos. No creases, no tears

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Early 20th Century Antique Restaurant Signs

Materials

Porcelain

Bronze Cigar Ashtray w/Nude, Signed Luchow's Restaurant, Diamond Jim Brady Room
Bronze Cigar Ashtray w/Nude, Signed Luchow's Restaurant, Diamond Jim Brady Room

Bronze Cigar Ashtray w/Nude, Signed Luchow's Restaurant, Diamond Jim Brady Room

Located in Petaluma, CA

ashtray. A fabulous gift for the cigar smoker, rare and ca. 1900. Luchow's German Restaurant, (1882-1986

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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Restaurant Signs

Materials

Bronze

Hand Painted Restaurant Sign
Hand Painted Restaurant Sign

Hand Painted Restaurant Sign

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H 11.5 in W 68 in

Hand Painted Restaurant Sign

Located in New York, NY

Hand Painted Restaurant Sign in wonderful old color.

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Early 20th Century American Antique Restaurant Signs

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Italian Restaurant Sign
Early 20th Century Italian Restaurant Sign

Early 20th Century Italian Restaurant Sign

Located in Aurora, OR

made for the creation of many restaurants; this hand painted sign speaks to that history. The gilded

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Early 20th Century American Other Antique Restaurant Signs

Materials

Metal

1920's porcelain Kosher Restaurant  sign
1920's porcelain Kosher Restaurant  sign

1920's porcelain Kosher Restaurant sign

Located in Chicago, IL

Large 1920's porcelain over metal sign for Kosher Restaurant. It came from New York.

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Early 20th Century American Antique Restaurant Signs

1900's Light Up Coffee Shop & Restaurant Sign
1900's Light Up Coffee Shop & Restaurant Sign

1900's Light Up Coffee Shop & Restaurant Sign

Located in Chicago, IL

1900's light up brass frame glass sign " Coffee Shop & Restaurant". It came from an hotel in Ohio.

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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Restaurant Signs

Materials

Brass

French Iron 'Cafe Restaurant' Sign
French Iron 'Cafe Restaurant' Sign

French Iron 'Cafe Restaurant' Sign

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H 13 in W 117.5 in D 1 in

French Iron 'Cafe Restaurant' Sign

Located in Round Top, TX

The best French painted iron sign reading 'Cafe Restaurant' in a really cool font with a drop

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Restaurant Signs

Materials

Iron

Imperial Restaurant Home Cooking Sign
Imperial Restaurant Home Cooking Sign

Imperial Restaurant Home Cooking Sign

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H 39 in W 60 in D 5.5 in

Imperial Restaurant Home Cooking Sign

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Circa 1920 double sided 'Imperial Restaurant' sign made from sheet metal with punched detailing, in

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Early 20th Century American Antique Restaurant Signs

Materials

Sheet Metal

French restaurant menu sign
French restaurant menu sign

French restaurant menu sign

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H 69.5 in D 3 in

French restaurant menu sign

Located in Sheffield, MA

Everything mentioned on this late 19th century French menu board sounds great. From the appetizer ,salad entree and of course the dessert. It all sound yummy!. Painted on a butter co...

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19th Century French Antique Restaurant Signs

Materials

Wood

Large Early 1900s Hotel/Restaurant Greeting Double Sided Sign

Large Early 1900s Hotel/Restaurant Greeting Double Sided Sign

Located in Chicago, IL

Large early 1900s hotel/restaurant greeting sign.

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Early 20th Century American Antique Restaurant Signs

Materials

Metal

Grand Buffet Sign circa 1915
Grand Buffet Sign circa 1915

Grand Buffet Sign circa 1915

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H 12.5 in W 64 in D 8 in

Grand Buffet Sign circa 1915

Located in Lake Forest, IL

Grand Buffet Restaurant Sign, Circa 1915. One sided.

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Early 20th Century American Antique Restaurant Signs

Materials

Wood, Glass

Turtle Shell "Snapper Soup" Trade Sign
Turtle Shell "Snapper Soup" Trade Sign

Turtle Shell "Snapper Soup" Trade Sign

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H 11 in W 11.75 in D 2.75 in

Turtle Shell "Snapper Soup" Trade Sign

Located in High Point, NC

Trade sign from a restaurant says "Homemade Snapper Soup 25c Cup" dates from second

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Early 20th Century American Antique Restaurant Signs

Materials

Tortoise Shell

French Antique Shop Sign, Fish Restaurant
French Antique Shop Sign, Fish Restaurant

French Antique Shop Sign, Fish Restaurant

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H 11.82 in W 66.93 in D 0.4 in

French Antique Shop Sign, Fish Restaurant

Located in Ulft, Gelderland

French antique wooden shop sign of a fish restaurant. Bottom part has been restored a long time ago

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1910s French Antique Restaurant Signs

Materials

Wood

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French La Belle Époque Lighted Bistro Cafe Sign
French La Belle Époque Lighted Bistro Cafe Sign

French La Belle Époque Lighted Bistro Cafe Sign

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Fantastic double sided bistro cafe metal sign from France's La Belle Époque period. Features a lacquer finish with pierced letters reading "Montre Ponctua" or a promise to be on time...

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19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Restaurant Signs

Materials

Metal

Early 20th Century Double Sided French Pharmacy Metal Sign
Early 20th Century Double Sided French Pharmacy Metal Sign

Early 20th Century Double Sided French Pharmacy Metal Sign

Located in London, GB

Early 20th Century Double Sided French Pharmacy Metal Sign A rare double sided pharmacy trade sign, origins of France, dated to the early part of the 20th century, made from metal ...

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1920s Early Victorian Antique Restaurant Signs

Materials

Metal

1950’s Enamel and Neon Corner Sign Cafe
1950’s Enamel and Neon Corner Sign Cafe

1950’s Enamel and Neon Corner Sign Cafe

$12,500

H 72 in W 24.5 in D 16 in

1950’s Enamel and Neon Corner Sign Cafe

Located in Chicago, IL

1950’s enamel and neon corner Cafe sign. It has new transformer and wiring. Please note that there will be additional fee for making shipping crate.

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Antique Restaurant Signs

Materials

Enamel

Decorative Bacchanalian Wine Bar Menu, Black Board
Decorative Bacchanalian Wine Bar Menu, Black Board

Decorative Bacchanalian Wine Bar Menu, Black Board

$847Sale Price|20% Off

H 39 in W 29 in D 3 in

Decorative Bacchanalian Wine Bar Menu, Black Board

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Decorative bacchanalian wine bar menu, black board A very decorative piece with the theme of grape bearing nymphs in both corners at the top The attractively bordered board is in...

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Mid-20th Century Baroque Revival Antique Restaurant Signs

Materials

Wood

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Antique Restaurant Signs For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of antique restaurant signs for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique restaurant signs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and glass. There are all kinds of antique restaurant signs available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Folk Art antique restaurant signs are consistently popular styles.

How Much are Antique Restaurant Signs?

Prices for antique restaurant signs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, antique restaurant signs begin at $417 and can go as high as $7,800, while the average can fetch as much as $1,325.