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Antique Shop Fronts

Scandinavian blue glass and gold boutique shoe shop sign
Scandinavian blue glass and gold boutique shoe shop sign

Scandinavian blue glass and gold boutique shoe shop sign

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Scandinavian blue glass and gold boutique shoe shop sign circa 1900 Stunning piece of shop front signage from Sweden, gold bevelled effect lettering on blue background. 

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Early 20th Century Swedish Edwardian Antique Shop Fronts

Materials

Glass

Antique Shop Door in Carved Walnut with Frame, 19th Century, Italy
Antique Shop Door in Carved Walnut with Frame, 19th Century, Italy

Antique Shop Door in Carved Walnut with Frame, 19th Century, Italy

Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)

Ancient walnut shop door, historic shop front with carved panel, complete with frame and ironwork, to be reglazed and lock fixed, built in the 1800s for a venue in the historic cente...

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19th Century Italian Antique Shop Fronts

Materials

Walnut

J.H. Woods’ Fruit Shop, Chelsea

J.H. Woods’ Fruit Shop, Chelsea

By James Abbott McNeill Whistler

Located in New York, NY

This is one of a number of Chelsea shop fronts etched by Whistler.

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1880s Impressionist Antique Shop Fronts

Materials

Drypoint, Etching

Large 20th Century French 'PIANOS' Pine Letters
Large 20th Century French 'PIANOS' Pine Letters

Large 20th Century French 'PIANOS' Pine Letters

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

They used to adorn an old shop front and have small holes where light bulbs were probably fitted.

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Shop Fronts

Materials

Pine

English Haberdashery Shop Cabinet with Glass Fronted Folding Doors, Ca 1920/1930
English Haberdashery Shop Cabinet with Glass Fronted Folding Doors, Ca 1920/1930

English Haberdashery Shop Cabinet with Glass Fronted Folding Doors, Ca 1920/1930

Located in Nijmegen, NL

This haberdashery cabinet dates from the 1920/30s and was made in England. It features a wooden frame with glass fronted folding doors and drawers that slide out. It was originally u...

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1920s British Antique Shop Fronts

Materials

Hardwood

A Very Small Satinwood Library Clock by Sir John Bennett
A Very Small Satinwood Library Clock by Sir John Bennett

A Very Small Satinwood Library Clock by Sir John Bennett

By John Bennett

Located in Amersham, GB

He was Knighted in the 1870’s and was a prominent figure in London Politics, the business continued to trade until 1920 when the distinction shop front with it’s automaton figures of...

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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Shop Fronts

Materials

Brass, Steel

George Walton for John Rowntree & Kate Cranston tea rooms Arts & Crafts Armchair
George Walton for John Rowntree & Kate Cranston tea rooms Arts & Crafts Armchair

George Walton for John Rowntree & Kate Cranston tea rooms Arts & Crafts Armchair

By George Walton

Located in London, GB

Walton also used this design for Kodak’s European branches, working for George Davison who joined the Eastman Company in 1897 for which he designed the shop fronts, interiors, and fu...

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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Shop Fronts

Materials

Walnut

George Walton for John Rowntree's cafe. An Arts and Crafts walnut armchair
George Walton for John Rowntree's cafe. An Arts and Crafts walnut armchair

George Walton for John Rowntree's cafe. An Arts and Crafts walnut armchair

By George Walton

Located in London, GB

Walton also used this design for Kodak's European branches, working for George Davison who joined the Eastman Company in 1897 for which he designed the shop fronts, interiors and fur...

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1890s English Arts and Crafts Antique Shop Fronts

Materials

Walnut

The Thames, 1894 - Victorian aquatint etching of London by Joseph Pennell
The Thames, 1894 - Victorian aquatint etching of London by Joseph Pennell

The Thames, 1894 - Victorian aquatint etching of London by Joseph Pennell

By Joseph Pennell

Located in London, GB

Whistler asked Pennell to accompany him to Paris and aid in the printing of his series of etching of Parisian shop fronts. Inspired by Whistler, Pennell then produced a series of de...

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1890s Realist Antique Shop Fronts

Materials

Aquatint

William Sartain Arab Shops No. 9 Oil Painting on Canvas
William Sartain Arab Shops No. 9 Oil Painting on Canvas

William Sartain Arab Shops No. 9 Oil Painting on Canvas

Located in Toledo, OH

Oil on canvas by American painter William Sartain (1843-1924) titled Arab Shops No. 9. The street scene depicts a vendor sitting on a green mat under an awning on the stone steps in ...

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Late 19th Century Antique Shop Fronts

Materials

Paint

The Street, Chelsea - 1880s etching by Whistler follower Theodore Roussel
The Street, Chelsea - 1880s etching by Whistler follower Theodore Roussel

The Street, Chelsea - 1880s etching by Whistler follower Theodore Roussel

By Theodore Roussel

Located in London, GB

The Street, Chelsea Embankment was executed c.1888-9 in a total of about 40 impressions. It shows the busy shop front on Chelsea’s riverside between Danvers Street and Beaufort Stre...

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1880s Realist Antique Shop Fronts

Materials

Etching

1900's Large Victorian Shop Display Cabinet with Bow Glass Sides
1900's Large Victorian Shop Display Cabinet with Bow Glass Sides

1900's Large Victorian Shop Display Cabinet with Bow Glass Sides

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This late 19th to early 20th Century bow fronted shop display cabinet with double doors, and four adjustable internal shelves over a plinth base, is really spectacular.

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1890s British Victorian Antique Shop Fronts

Materials

Wood

French 19th Century Marble Top Miniature Secretaire a Abbatant, Fall Front Desk
French 19th Century Marble Top Miniature Secretaire a Abbatant, Fall Front Desk

French 19th Century Marble Top Miniature Secretaire a Abbatant, Fall Front Desk

Located in New Orleans, LA

French late 19th century marble top miniature secretaire abbatant with four drawers, two shelves, and two drawers below abbatant alongside bronze mounts. The piece is part of the co...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Shop Fronts

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Smaller Folk Art 19th Century Barber Pole
Vintage Smaller Folk Art 19th Century Barber Pole

Vintage Smaller Folk Art 19th Century Barber Pole

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A great Folk Art barber pole in a smaller size that would hang on a post or in the front of the shop with holes to the reverse. Having fantastic patina with wear, age and being repai...

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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Shop Fronts

Materials

Wood, Paint

Vintage Spencer & Co. Cased Brass and Wood Sextant, circa 1830s-40s
Vintage Spencer & Co. Cased Brass and Wood Sextant, circa 1830s-40s

Vintage Spencer & Co. Cased Brass and Wood Sextant, circa 1830s-40s

By Spencer & Company

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

He operated his 212 Front Street shop, as seen on this sextant's label, from 1838 to 1843.

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Early 19th Century English Victorian Antique Shop Fronts

Materials

Brass

Vintage Figured Burr Walnut Pie Crust Coffee Table, 1920s
Vintage Figured Burr Walnut Pie Crust Coffee Table, 1920s

Vintage Figured Burr Walnut Pie Crust Coffee Table, 1920s

Located in Store Heddinge, DK

The family lived in the property at Nordre Frihavnsgade 13 with an apartment and shop in the front building and a workshop probably in the back building.

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1920s Danish Louis XV Antique Shop Fronts

Materials

Hardwood, Walnut

Reclaimed Oak Wall Panelling
Reclaimed Oak Wall Panelling

Reclaimed Oak Wall Panelling

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

This would be perfect as the front of a shop counter or bar with its decorative panelling and solid structure.  

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Early 20th Century Antique Shop Fronts

Materials

Wood, Oak

Original Vintage Travel Poster Edgeware By Tram Frank Newbould Greater London
Original Vintage Travel Poster Edgeware By Tram Frank Newbould Greater London

Original Vintage Travel Poster Edgeware By Tram Frank Newbould Greater London

By Frank Newbould 1

Located in London, GB

Original vintage travel poster - Edgware by Tram - featuring a colourful image by the notable British poster artist Frank Newbould (1887-1951) depicting a lady wearing a shawl and ca...

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1920s British Antique Shop Fronts

Materials

Paper

19th Century George III Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase
19th Century George III Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase

19th Century George III Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Famously, the company had a "challenge lock" on the front of their shop from 1790. The lock had an inscription stating: "The artist who can make an instrument that will pick or o...

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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Shop Fronts

Materials

Brass

19th century color lithograph still life vase flowers
19th century color lithograph still life vase flowers

19th century color lithograph still life vase flowers

By Nathaniel Currier

Located in Milwaukee, WI

He experimented with portraits, disaster scenes and memorial prints, and any thing that he could sell to the public from tables in front of his shop. During 1835 he produced a disast...

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1840s Romantic Antique Shop Fronts

Materials

Watercolor, Lithograph

19th century color lithograph landscape figures horseback house scene trees sky
19th century color lithograph landscape figures horseback house scene trees sky

19th century color lithograph landscape figures horseback house scene trees sky

By Nathaniel Currier

Located in Milwaukee, WI

He experimented with portraits, disaster scenes and memorial prints, and any thing that he could sell to the public from tables in front of his shop. During 1835 he produced a disast...

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Mid-19th Century Romantic Antique Shop Fronts

Materials

Lithograph, Watercolor

19th century color lithograph portraits ship seascape patriotic flags military
19th century color lithograph portraits ship seascape patriotic flags military

19th century color lithograph portraits ship seascape patriotic flags military

By Nathaniel Currier

Located in Milwaukee, WI

He experimented with portraits, disaster scenes and memorial prints, and any thing that he could sell to the public from tables in front of his shop. During 1835 he produced a disast...

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1850s Victorian Antique Shop Fronts

Materials

Watercolor, Lithograph

19th century color lithograph watercolor landscape figurative animal print
19th century color lithograph watercolor landscape figurative animal print

19th century color lithograph watercolor landscape figurative animal print

By Nathaniel Currier

Located in Milwaukee, WI

He experimented with portraits, disaster scenes and memorial prints, and any thing that he could sell to the public from tables in front of his shop. During 1835 he produced a disast...

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Mid-19th Century Romantic Antique Shop Fronts

Materials

Watercolor, Lithograph

19th century color lithograph figures cemetery willow tree memorial headstone
19th century color lithograph figures cemetery willow tree memorial headstone

19th century color lithograph figures cemetery willow tree memorial headstone

By Nathaniel Currier

Located in Milwaukee, WI

He experimented with portraits, disaster scenes and memorial prints, and any thing that he could sell to the public from tables in front of his shop. During 1835 he produced a disast...

Category

Mid-19th Century Romantic Antique Shop Fronts

Materials

Watercolor, Lithograph

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French 19th Century Antique Fish Shop Front
French 19th Century Antique Fish Shop Front

French 19th Century Antique Fish Shop Front

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H 106.3 in W 90.56 in D 2.37 in

French 19th Century Antique Fish Shop Front

Located in London, GB

A very unusual French 19th century fish shop front with removable shutters, consisting of shop windows and front door - painted in delightful original colours.

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19th Century French Antique Shop Fronts

Large Mixed Collection of Forty-Four 19thC-20thC Glass Apothecary Bottles
Large Mixed Collection of Forty-Four 19thC-20thC Glass Apothecary Bottles

Large Mixed Collection of Forty-Four 19thC-20thC Glass Apothecary Bottles

Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire

Of significant interest to not only the collector of medical history, but also to those searching for an original shop front display or decorative fix for a dull room or window, and ...

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Late 19th Century English High Victorian Antique Shop Fronts

Materials

Blown Glass

Bow Fronted Oak Framed Display Cabinet
Bow Fronted Oak Framed Display Cabinet

Bow Fronted Oak Framed Display Cabinet

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H 36.23 in W 80.71 in D 72.05 in

Bow Fronted Oak Framed Display Cabinet

Located in Salisbury, GB

An excellent bow-fronted oak framed shop display cabinet with adjustable shelves and full width doors to the rear.

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Early 20th Century Antique Shop Fronts

Original Vintage Travel Poster Edgeware By Tram Frank Newbould Greater London
Original Vintage Travel Poster Edgeware By Tram Frank Newbould Greater London

Original Vintage Travel Poster Edgeware By Tram Frank Newbould Greater London

By Frank Newbould

Located in London, GB

Original vintage travel poster - Edgware by Tram - featuring a colourful image by the notable British poster artist Frank Newbould (1887-1951) depicting a lady wearing a shawl and ca...

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1920s Antique Shop Fronts

Materials

Paper

Paris Boutiques and Shop Fronts
Paris Boutiques and Shop Fronts

Paris Boutiques and Shop Fronts

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H 13 in W 15.75 in

Paris Boutiques and Shop Fronts

By Henry Delacroix

Located in Long Island City, NY

Graphic and beautifully colored pochoir prints from the late 1920s limited edition of Henry Delacroix's "Boutiques", published by Éditions S. de Bonadona, showing store fronts design...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Shop Fronts

Materials

Paper, Wood, Glass

Early 20th Century English Copper and Enamel Shop Front Sign Letters
Early 20th Century English Copper and Enamel Shop Front Sign Letters

Early 20th Century English Copper and Enamel Shop Front Sign Letters

Located in London, GB

Early 20th century copper and enamel shop front sign letters Hand crafted from copper and enamel these highly decorative English shop front sign letters spell SCOOTER, for that 2...

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Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Shop Fronts

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Decorative Blue Glass and Gold Boutique Shoe Shop Sign
Decorative Blue Glass and Gold Boutique Shoe Shop Sign

Decorative Blue Glass and Gold Boutique Shoe Shop Sign

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Stunning piece of shop front signage from Sweden, gold bevelled effect lettering on blue background.

Category

Late 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Shop Fronts

Materials

Glass

Scandinavian blue glass and gold boutique shoe shop sign
Scandinavian blue glass and gold boutique shoe shop sign

Scandinavian blue glass and gold boutique shoe shop sign

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Scandinavian blue glass and gold boutique shoe shop sign circa 1900 Stunning piece of shop front signage from Sweden, gold bevelled effect lettering on blue background. 

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Early 20th Century Swedish Victorian Antique Shop Fronts

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

19th Century Wrought Iron Moon & Sun Folk Art Awnings Clockmakers Shop Signs
19th Century Wrought Iron Moon & Sun Folk Art Awnings Clockmakers Shop Signs

19th Century Wrought Iron Moon & Sun Folk Art Awnings Clockmakers Shop Signs

Located in Lowestoft, GB

It's possible these where once part of a larger shop front awning to a clock makers. Age related rust and discolouration, French in origins circa 1880 183cm in length 31cm in dia...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Shop Fronts

Materials

Iron

Antique French Window
Antique French Window

Antique French Window

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H 31.75 in W 37.5 in D 2.25 in

Antique French Window

Located in Calgary, Alberta

The window is inspired by 19th century Parisian shop fronts. Napoleonic laurel leaf crest in four corners with a centre pear drop "Champagne Reims."

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Shop Fronts

Materials

Glass, Wood

Antique French Window, 19th Century
Antique French Window, 19th Century

Antique French Window, 19th Century

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H 35 in W 35.5 in D 2 in

Antique French Window, 19th Century

Located in Calgary, Alberta

The windows are inspired by 19th century Parisian shop fronts. We have others available. Please contact us if you would like to see photos.

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19th Century French Antique Shop Fronts

Materials

Glass

Einar Kullander (1893-1946) - Swedish School 1924 Oil, A Horse-Drawn Sleigh
Einar Kullander (1893-1946) - Swedish School 1924 Oil, A Horse-Drawn Sleigh

Einar Kullander (1893-1946) - Swedish School 1924 Oil, A Horse-Drawn Sleigh

Located in Corsham, GB

An atmospheric early 20th-century winter scene depicting a horse-drawn sleigh standing stationary along a snow-covered street lined with buildings and shop fronts. The work is presen...

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Early 20th Century Antique Shop Fronts

Materials

Oil

Huge Pair of Glass Chemist Display Carboys Trade Sign Apothecary Pharmacy
Huge Pair of Glass Chemist Display Carboys Trade Sign Apothecary Pharmacy

Huge Pair of Glass Chemist Display Carboys Trade Sign Apothecary Pharmacy

Located in Lowestoft, GB

These where originally used as a early trade sign for pharmacy outlets, they would of been situated in a window with colored water inside before the majority of the public could read...

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Mid-19th Century English Antique Shop Fronts

Materials

Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Mahogany

Cadburys Chocolate Counter Top Sweet Shop Glass Fronted Display Cabinet
Cadburys Chocolate Counter Top Sweet Shop Glass Fronted Display Cabinet

Cadburys Chocolate Counter Top Sweet Shop Glass Fronted Display Cabinet

Located in Reepham, GB

Cadburys Chocolate Glass Fronted Display Cabinet. Early 1900s, counter top, shop display unit with two glass shelves (not pictured) The cabinet is made from mahogany.

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Early 20th Century Antique Shop Fronts

Materials

Mahogany

A French Pine Front Bar or Shop Counter, C. 1880.
A French Pine Front Bar or Shop Counter, C. 1880.

A French Pine Front Bar or Shop Counter, C. 1880.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Perfect for use as a bar, kitchen island, or shop counter, combining Victorian charm with functional design.

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Late 19th Century French Antique Shop Fronts

Materials

Pine

19th Century French Wood Patinated Shop Counter with Glass Front
19th Century French Wood Patinated Shop Counter with Glass Front

19th Century French Wood Patinated Shop Counter with Glass Front

Located in High Point, NC

Step into the charm of the 19th century with this French Wood Patinated Shop Counter. Its glass-fronted design offers a delightful view of the showcased items, while sliding doors at...

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19th Century French Antique Shop Fronts

Materials

Wood

Antique Bow Front Corner Cabinet, English Pine, Chemist, Shop Display, Victorian
Antique Bow Front Corner Cabinet, English Pine, Chemist, Shop Display, Victorian

Antique Bow Front Corner Cabinet, English Pine, Chemist, Shop Display, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a 5' 4'' tall antique bow front corner cabinet. An English, stained pine, chemist's wall mounted glazed shop retail display, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1890.

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Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Shop Fronts

Materials

Pine

A French Pine Front Dry Bar or Shop Counter, 19th C.
A French Pine Front Dry Bar or Shop Counter, 19th C.

A French Pine Front Dry Bar or Shop Counter, 19th C.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Perfect for use as a bar, kitchen island, or shop counter, combining Victorian charm with functional design.

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19th Century French Victorian Antique Shop Fronts

Materials

Wood, Pine

Late 19th Century Ebonised Bow Fronted Glass Vitrine Shop Display Cabinet
Late 19th Century Ebonised Bow Fronted Glass Vitrine Shop Display Cabinet

Late 19th Century Ebonised Bow Fronted Glass Vitrine Shop Display Cabinet

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A good quality turn of the century glazed bow fronted display cabinet, with royal blue velvet interior. Original manufactures label of reverse "Parnall & Sons, Narrow Wine Street...

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19th Century English Antique Shop Fronts

Materials

Glass, Hardwood

19th C Bow Fronted Pigment Colourmans Nest Bank of Shop Dispensing Drawers
19th C Bow Fronted Pigment Colourmans Nest Bank of Shop Dispensing Drawers

19th C Bow Fronted Pigment Colourmans Nest Bank of Shop Dispensing Drawers

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A rare and very original set of bow fronted pigment drawers, early 19th century in age. Mahogany veneer, probably on pitch pine as they have a nice bit of weight to them. Remnants...

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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Shop Fronts

Materials

Pine

Early 20th Century Erzgebirge German Folk Art Village Model
Early 20th Century Erzgebirge German Folk Art Village Model

Early 20th Century Erzgebirge German Folk Art Village Model

Located in London, GB

This unique and quite simply amazing piece of art is a collection of 50 hand carved pine architectural models, covered in natural foliage, windows, door, windmill propellers, shop fr...

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1920s Folk Art Antique Shop Fronts

Materials

Pine

Early 20th Century English Copper and Milk Glass Light Shade
Early 20th Century English Copper and Milk Glass Light Shade

Early 20th Century English Copper and Milk Glass Light Shade

Located in London, GB

This item would have originally been placed externally as a shop front light in the streets of London, this is because of its oversized copper crown and moisture vent hole at its base.

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1910s British Victorian Antique Shop Fronts

Materials

Copper

Japy Frères Sèvres Porcelain and Ormolu Antique French Clock
Japy Frères Sèvres Porcelain and Ormolu Antique French Clock

Japy Frères Sèvres Porcelain and Ormolu Antique French Clock

By John Bennett, Japy Frères

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

By the late 1920s the shop had been sold and the distinctive shop front moved to the Henry Ford Museum in Michigan.

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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Shop Fronts

Materials

Ormolu

Painted Shop Cabinet
Painted Shop Cabinet

Painted Shop Cabinet

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H 35 in W 63 in D 21 in

Painted Shop Cabinet

Located in Houston, TX

Painted shop cabinet with chamfered front and eight drawers.

Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Shop Fronts

Materials

Pine, Paint

Elm Open Front Server
Elm Open Front Server

Elm Open Front Server

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H 38 in W 90 in D 29 in

Elm Open Front Server

Located in Dallas, TX

Open Front Server/ Shop Counter, Elm with unusual Stud Corner Design.

Category

1920s British Colonial Antique Shop Fronts

Materials

Elm

A Large 19th Century Shop Counter
A Large 19th Century Shop Counter

A Large 19th Century Shop Counter

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H 36 in W 102 in D 29.5 in

A Large 19th Century Shop Counter

Located in Tetbury, England

A large freestanding 19th century pine shop counter. The front having three large fielded panels, the back has open storage below the nine graduated drawers all with their originl c...

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Mid-19th Century English Antique Shop Fronts

Materials

Pine

Still Lifes of Fruit
Still Lifes of Fruit

Still Lifes of Fruit

By Henry George Todd

Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire

There he earned a reputation for painting shop-fronts for local traders which were considered by many as works of art.

Category

19th Century Victorian Antique Shop Fronts

Materials

Canvas, Oil

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Antique Shop Fronts For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of antique shop fronts available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique shop fronts was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and mahogany. Antique shop fronts have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Antique shop fronts bearing Victorian or industrial hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many antique shop fronts are appealing in their simplicity, but Maple & Co., Gillows of Lancaster & London and Franz Bergmann produced popular antique shop fronts that are worth a look.

How Much are Antique Shop Fronts?

Antique shop fronts can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,258, while the lowest priced sells for $95 and the highest can go for as much as $430,344.