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Art Deco Box Neon "ETCHISON HATS" Wonderful Red Neon, The Neon Shop, LIMA OHIO
By Neon Products
Located in Buffalo, NY
Art Deco Box Neon sign advertizing Etchison Hats,c.1930's,, wonderful red neon, made by The Neon
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Signs

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Metal

Vintage Neon "YOU" Sign
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage neon sign, spelling Y - O - U. handcut metal channel letters with hand bent neon glass
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Vintage 1980s American Signs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Neon "YOU" Sign
Vintage Neon "YOU" Sign
H 24 in W 75 in D 5 in
Vintage Original Mickey Mouse Neon Sign Framed
Located in Stamford, CT
Fantastic, original 1970s Mickey Mouse Neon Sign in working condition. This is a great piece with
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Late 20th Century American Signs

Materials

Metal

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Fabric Pende Woka Chandelier
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Handsewn fabric shade, dessin by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, hanging on a fabric-covered wire, brass-parts in the requested finish. Total drop custom made 2 x Edison screw sockets ...
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2010s Austrian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Fabric Pende Woka Chandelier
Fabric Pende Woka Chandelier
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H 15.75 in Dm 15.75 in
21st Century Contemporary Minimal White Velvet Bench With Black Lacquered Base
Located in Porto, PT
Fifih Bench is a luxury bench upholstered in velvet and wood base. A contemporary design bench is perfect for minimalist and modern interior architecture projects. Materials: Uphols...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches

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Fabric, Velvet, Lacquer, Wood

1972, Prefab Nova House by Studio Rochel
By Societé anonyme francaise
Located in Perpignan, FR
Designed in 1972 by architects Michel Hudrisier and M. Roma for Studio Rochel, the Nova House came to fulfill the fantasy of those dreaming of living in space. While that type of arc...
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Vintage 1970s French Space Age Architectural Elements

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Metal, Aluminum

1972, Prefab Nova House by Studio Rochel
1972, Prefab Nova House by Studio Rochel
H 157.49 in W 255.91 in D 314.97 in
Belitung ship, stoneware box with embossed pattern, Tang Dynasty.
Located in seoul, KR
A Tang Dynasty stoneware box from the Belitung shipwreck, featuring embossed patterns on its lid. Stoneware boxes from the Tang Dynasty, like the one recovered from the Belitung ship...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Antiquities

Materials

Earthenware

Set Collection Vintage Apothecary Chemist Pharmacy Shop Glass Display Bottles
Located in Sale, GB
- A rare set of Royal Pharmaceutical Society Collectors Apothecary Bottles, circa 1960. - There are five bottles in total each of a different colour, each bottle is labeled in Latin ...
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Mid-20th Century British Bottles

Materials

Glass

Murano Signed Art Glass Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Signed Murano decorative art glass. Dated 1997. Sculptural shape. Blown glass design in varying shades of blue and white surrounded by clear glass. Substantial / Heavy in weight. Ex...
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Antique Early 19th Century Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Murano Signed Art Glass Sculpture
Murano Signed Art Glass Sculpture
H 5.5 in W 3.5 in D 4 in
Vintage Pink Neon Dairy Sign in Hanging Lucite Box
Located in East Hampton, NY
A touch of PINK NEON Pop Art encased beautifully in acrylic box. Pull string to illuminate. ALL original and vintage in perfect working condition. Great for a tabletop or can be hung...
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Vintage 1980s American Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Acrylic

1961 Advertising Sign MARTINI BLANC , Apéritif Beverage
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage " MARTINI BLANC " or WHITE MARTINI Metal Advertising Sign. This Tin Sign has a gold colored metal frame, is mounted on Cardboard and dates from 1961. This Sign for the fa...
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Signs

Materials

Tin, Other

1920's Light Up Directional Service Glass Sign
Located in Chicago, IL
1920's light up Directional Service glass sign. It does work.
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Vintage 1920s North American Industrial Signs

Materials

Metal

Swid Powell Postmodern Skyscraper Bowl Silver-Plate, 1990s
By Swid Powell, Richard Meier
Located in New York, NY
A designer Postmodern period sterling silver-plate bowl by American artist and architect Richard Meier for Swid Powell Co., made in Italy, 1992. Piece is formally known as the "Skysc...
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1990s Italian Post-Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Silver Plate

Rare 1930s Diminuative Hexagon Art Deco Neon Clock, Electric Neon Clock Co.
By Electric Neon Clock Company
Located in Buffalo, NY
Seldom seen, small size Art Deco hexagon neon clock made by the Electric Neon Clock co., totally original. Unmolested. retains original can, clock face, green neon, motor, transforme...
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco More Clocks

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Metal

Maria Sibylla Merian - P. Sluyter - Peppers and Hawkmoths Nr. 55
By Maria Sibylla Merian
Located in EINDHOVEN, NL
From Metamorphosis Insectorum Surinamensium, first published 1705 Engravings by J. Mulder, P. Sluyter (Sluiter) and D. Stoopendaal after Maria Sybilla Merian. This plate is part of ...
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Antique 18th Century Dutch Other Prints

Materials

Paper

Huge Vintage Industrial Aluminum Neon TOYS "R" US Marquee Letter U Sign
Located in Lafayette, IN
Wonderful vintage neon letter "U" from a 1980's Toys "R" Us marquee. Letter feature a semi-polished, raw aluminum structure, white neon bulb, external power switch and buyer's choice...
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Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Aluminum

8 Foot Illuminated KIDDIE RIDES Metal Sign
Located in Los Angeles, CA
8 foot metal sign from an old carnival. Metal sign with wood backing. Hand painted wording - KIDDIE RIDES. Marquee lighting on each letter. Perfect working condition. Newly rewired. ...
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Vintage 1980s American Signs

Materials

Steel

1880s Odd Fellows Lodge Banner from Dakota
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Early 1880s Odd Fellows Lodge all-seeing eye banner from Centerville, Dakota. Excellent hand painting and lettering. Centerville was platted in 1883. Dakota became the states of Nort...
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Antique 1880s American Folk Art Signs

Materials

Silk

Pop Art Large 1980s Lacquered Box by Hollis Fingold, Handmade, Signed USA
By Hollis Fingold
Located in Chicago, IL
Large Lacquered box handmade in the 1980s by Hollis Fingold at Radar Design in Denver, Colorado. Airbrushed paint on wood. Signed. This larger Hollis Fingold box is a fascinating pi...
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Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

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Vintage Neon "BSA" Sign with Red Neon Front
By Gods Own Junkyard
Located in London, GB
God's Own Junkyard designed Neon Artwork. Built up "BSA" Vintage Sign with Red Neon
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20th Century English Signs

Vintage Neon "BSA" Sign with Red Neon Front
Vintage Neon "BSA" Sign with Red Neon Front
H 7.49 in W 28.75 in D 5.52 in
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.
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Vintage 1930s American Signs

Materials

Metal

1930's Neon Open/Closed Sign
1930's Neon Open/Closed Sign
H 16 in W 36 in D 20.5 in
1930's Original Neon Sign " Optometrist "
Located in Chicago, IL
1930's original enamel sign with new neon sign " Optometrist ". New wiring.
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Vintage 1930s American Signs

Materials

Enamel, Metal

Gulf Oil Gasoline Animated Neon Sign, 1960s
Located in Orange, CA
Amazing early 1960s Gulf Oil single sided service station sign with animated neon. Neon lights
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Vintage 1960s American Signs

Materials

Metal

1950's Original Neon Sign " Optical House "
Located in Chicago, IL
1950's original neon sign " Optical House " with pink and blue neon. New wiring.
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Vintage 1950s American Signs

Materials

Enamel, 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

Antique Paint and Wallpaper Neon Can Sign
Located in Dallas, TX
Very early Art Deco era neon sign, most likely from a mercantile or hardware store. Offering wall
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Signs

Materials

Metal

Antique Paint and Wallpaper Neon Can Sign
Antique Paint and Wallpaper Neon Can Sign
H 23 in W 58.25 in D 6.25 in
The Cavern Club Neon, Replica of Original Sign
By Gods Own Junkyard
Located in London, GB
famous sign. Lights of Soho present... God's Own Junkyard. New & used neon fantasies, salvaged
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21st Century and Contemporary English Signs

1935, Art Deco Neon "AIR STEP Shoes" Sign
Located in Sacramento, CA
Vintage 1935, neon Art Deco advertising sign for "AIR STEP Shoes" by Florsheim. Text on sign reads
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Signs

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Glass, Wood

1935, Art Deco Neon "AIR STEP Shoes" Sign
1935, Art Deco Neon "AIR STEP Shoes" Sign
H 6.75 in W 30.75 in D 5.63 in
"Touch Me" Neon on Black Acrylic Backing
By Gods Own Junkyard
Located in London, GB
Neon Hearts on Black Acrylic. Lights of Soho present... God's Own Junkyard. New & used neon
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21st Century and Contemporary English Signs

"Touch Me" Neon on Black Acrylic Backing
"Touch Me" Neon on Black Acrylic Backing
H 22.84 in W 22.84 in D 5.12 in
Early Neon Advertising Sign, 1930s, Freeman Shoes, 'Footwear of Successful Men'
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Harken back to the golden days of fashionable shoes with this great dynamic lit Neon sign! circa
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Signs

Neon Champagne Bottle with Clear Acrylic Front and Vinyl Detail
By Gods Own Junkyard
Located in London, GB
Front. Lights of Soho present... God's Own Junkyard. New & used neon fantasies, salvaged signs
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21st Century and Contemporary English Signs

Art Deco Double Sided Jeweler Sign
Located in Chicago, IL
Art Deco double sided metal JEWELER sign. Please contact us for the quote for the neon sign. height
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Signs

Materials

Metal

Cosmic Science Church Advertising Light Up Sign
Located in Orange, CA
Original condition, lights up with red neon. Glass Advertising counters top sign. Right side of
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Signs

Materials

Glass

"Find Lust Upstairs" Vintage Light Box
By Gods Own Junkyard
Located in London, GB
Lights of Soho present... God's Own Junkyard. New & used neon fantasies, salvaged signs, vintage
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20th Century English Signs

"Find Lust Upstairs" Vintage Light Box
"Find Lust Upstairs" Vintage Light Box
H 28.35 in W 13.78 in D 4.34 in
"Porn Corner's Love Upstairs" Vintage Circular Lightbox
By Gods Own Junkyard
Located in London, GB
, salvaged signs, vintage neons, old movie props and retro displays. Neon art made from found objects
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20th Century English Signs

Neon Sign from Department Store, Men's Shoes, Lower Level, circa 1930s
Located in Madison, WI
Neon signage from a midwestern department store directing customers to: Men's shoes, Lower Level
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Mounted Objects

Materials

Art Glass

Jumbo Midcentury Channel Number Sign "2"
Located in Alhambra, CA
displaying as is with its vintage charm (or have fun repainting it and having it outfitted with neon glass
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Handmade Neon Sign
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Neon sign made by Los Angeles native Neon Artist. "Be Nice or Fucking Leave" Great piece of art
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2010s American Signs

Materials

Blown Glass

Handmade Neon Sign
Handmade Neon Sign
H 30 in W 20 in D 4 in
Neon Chocolates Sign
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage candy store neon sign. Just over 11 feet long. Massive metal box houses the letters with
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Vintage 1970s American Signs

Materials

Sheet Metal

Neon Chocolates Sign
Neon Chocolates Sign
H 18.25 in W 134 in D 8 in
1950s Vintage Neon Sign
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great vintage 1950 neon sign in perfect working condition. Depicts Betsy Ross - Ice Cream
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Vintage 1950s American Signs

Materials

Steel

1950s Vintage Neon Sign
1950s Vintage Neon Sign
H 36.25 in W 60.25 in D 7.25 in
Vintage Custom Neon "Antiques" Sign
Located in South Bend, IN
A fantastic custom vintage neon "ANTIQUES" sign USA, circa 1990s Measures: 53"W x 4.75"D x
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Late 20th Century American Modern Signs

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Blown Glass, Acrylic

Vintage Custom Neon "Antiques" Sign
Vintage Custom Neon "Antiques" Sign
H 13.13 in W 53 in D 4.75 in
'Underbar' Neon Sign Reclaimed from Hardy's, Marylebone, London
Located in London, GB
A 1960s red neon 'Underbar' sign, sourced from Hardy's Brasserie in Marylebone, London. The
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1990s English Signs

Materials

Steel

8 Foot Vintage Handmade Neon "GOOD NIGHT" Sign
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage neon sign "GOOD NIGHT." Hand cut, metal channel letters with hand bent neon glass. Just
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Vintage 1980s American Signs

Materials

Glass, Acrylic

Vintage Box Neon Sign Classic "FRIGIDAIRE" Store Display/ Window Sign
By Neon Products
Located in Buffalo, NY
Recently acquired from Downtown Buffalo, New York Furniture and appliance store, sign was taken
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Signs

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Neon Advertising Sign, ''Artcarved" Diamond and Wedding Rings"
By Allison Sign Co. 1
Located in Petaluma, CA
It's been quite sometime since we have been able to offer a neon sign. We researched the company
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Signs

Materials

Metal

Neon NOW SERVING Sign
Located in Los Angeles, CA
5 foot wide neon sign that says NOW SERVING. Vintage green metal arrow sign with neon lights
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Vintage 1960s American Signs

Materials

Steel

Neon NOW SERVING Sign
Neon NOW SERVING Sign
H 27.5 in W 60 in D 10 in
Vintage Neon "Open" Sign
Located in South Bend, IN
A fantastic vintage neon "OPEN" sign USA, circa 1990s Measures: 35.75" W x 4" D x 16.5" H
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Late 20th Century American Modern Signs

Materials

Glass, Plastic

Vintage Neon "Open" Sign
Vintage Neon "Open" Sign
H 16.5 in W 35.75 in D 4 in
Same Day Service Neon Sign
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Whimsical Lucite and neon sign. "SAME DAY SERVICE" likely from a dry-cleaner. Original, outdoor
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1990s North American Signs

Materials

Glass, Lucite

Same Day Service Neon Sign
Same Day Service Neon Sign
H 19 in W 42 in D 3.25 in
Vintage Custom Neon "Art" Sign
Located in South Bend, IN
A fantastic custom vintage neon "ART" sign USA, circa 1990s Measures: 45" W x 2.25" D x 22" H
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Late 20th Century American Modern Signs

Materials

Other

Vintage Custom Neon "Art" Sign
Vintage Custom Neon "Art" Sign
H 22 in W 45 in D 2.25 in
Vintage Handmade Neon "HOUSE" Sign
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage neon sign "HOUSE" handcut, metal channel letters with hand bent neon glass. Size: 41.5
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Vintage 1980s American Signs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Handmade Neon "HOUSE" Sign
Vintage Handmade Neon "HOUSE" Sign
H 12 in W 41.5 in D 5.63 in
Drink Coca Cola 1960's ***Three Color Neon Sign
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A great Drink Coca Cola 1960's three color neon sign, done in white, red and green Neon. The neon
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Signs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Retro English Sex Shop Neon Illuminated Display Sign, 20thC
Located in London, GB
A very eye catching and attractive glass neon sign from a sex shop, circa 1970 Presented in a
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Mid-20th Century English Post-Modern Signs

Materials

Glass

Vintage Movie Marquee Sheet Metal Letters Metropolitan
Located in Santa Monica, CA
sheet metal construction. Most likely neon skins that were stripped from the original marquee sign
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Vintage 1930s American Steampunk Signs

Vintage Neon Desserts Sign
Located in Seattle, WA
Red neon desserts sign on a black painted steel sign box. This has been rewired along with a new
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Vintage 1970s American Signs

Materials

Steel

Vintage Neon Desserts Sign
Vintage Neon Desserts Sign
H 12 in W 46 in D 6 in
"Jay's Signs Neon, " circa 1950s
Located in Madison, WI
The sign maker's sign hails from the 1950s. The neon has been newly added, casting its warm glow on
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Vintage 1950s American Signs

Materials

Steel

"Jay's Signs Neon, " circa 1950s
"Jay's Signs Neon, " circa 1950s
H 24 in W 48.5 in D 11 in
Double-Sided Orange and Black Neon Beer Sign, circa 1940s
Located in Portland, OR
Worn and rusted, we love this reclaimed neon sign almost as much as what it's advertising. Perfect
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Vintage 1940s Mid-Century Modern Signs

Retro Neon "STEAK" Sign, 1960s
Located in Alhambra, CA
Vintage neon "STEAK" sign in retro script font with black and red channels. One broken glass
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Vintage 1960s American Signs

Retro Neon "STEAK" Sign, 1960s
Retro Neon "STEAK" Sign, 1960s
H 29 in W 36 in D 2.75 in
Art Deco Pink Neon "BAR" Sign
Located in Chicago, IL
Art Deco Pink Neon "BAR" Sign
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Signs

Materials

Enamel, Metal

 Art Deco Pink Neon "BAR" Sign
 Art Deco Pink Neon "BAR" Sign
H 22.5 in W 10.5 in D 8.25 in
Art Deco Pink Neon MEATS Sign
Located in Chicago, IL
Art Deco pink neon MEATS sign.
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Signs

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Enamel, Metal

Art Deco Pink Neon MEATS Sign
Art Deco Pink Neon MEATS Sign
H 40 in W 10.25 in D 8.5 in
Porcelain Enamel Neon Eyeglass Optometrist Sign
Located in North Hollywood, CA
face of the sign is baked porcelain enamel, and is highlighted with two colors of neon. The sign is
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Signs

Materials

Steel

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
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Vintage 1930s American Industrial Signs

Hollywood Camera Double-Sided Neon Road Sign
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This fantastic neon sign once hung out in front of a camera store, welcoming customers from both
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Signs

Materials

Steel

Double-Sided Neon Fresh Milk Sign, circa 1940s
Located in Portland, OR
milk neon sign. We love the well-preserved green and white finish of the sign canister, worn away here
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Vintage 1940s Mid-Century Modern Signs

Double-Sided Neon Beer Sign, circa 1945
Located in Portland, OR
Worn and rusted, we love this reclaimed neon sign almost as much as what its advertising. Perfect
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Signs

Double-Sided Neon Beer Sign, circa 1945
Double-Sided Neon Beer Sign, circa 1945
H 10.75 in W 32.5 in D 15 in
Double-Sided Neon Eagle Sign, circa 1940s
Located in Portland, OR
The eagle has landed. While this is likely the most majestic neon creation that has ever entered
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Vintage 1960s American Industrial Signs

Double Sided Auto Parts Neon Sign in Original Paint
Located in North Hollywood, CA
town. The more creative signs were die cut shapes of painted metal, trimmed in neon. Some were mounted
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Signs

Materials

Metal

Large Vintage Neon Channel Letter "b" Refinished Sign
Located in Alhambra, CA
Jumbo neon channel letter "b" circa 1950s. Classic cooper black font. Steel frame newly refinished
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Signs

Large Porcelain Letter T from a Neon Sign
Located in Dallas, TX
old Neon sign, most likely from the early 1900's. The face is a bright red porcelain and the sides are
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Vintage 1930s American Signs

Double-Sided Neon Drug Store Sign, circa 1955
Located in Portland, OR
construction are all in place, but we've restored the neon to full glory so that it will glow for many more
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Signs

Blue and White Neon Drugs Sign, Circa 1950
Located in Portland, OR
and construction are all in place (and in some areas, reinforced), but we've restored the neon to full
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Signs

Double-Sided Mid-Century Neon Open Sign, circa 1965
Located in Portland, OR
Welcome visitors, customers and house guests alike with this fantastic neon OPEN sign. This well
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Signs

Neon Clock Face
Located in Seattle, WA
San Francisco Bay Bridge clock in the iconic Deco style with black numbers on white background.
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20th Century American Signs

Materials

Sheet Metal

Neon Clock Face
Neon Clock Face
H 39 in W 44 in D 16 in
Large Vintage Neon Channel Letter "S" Refinished
Located in Alhambra, CA
Jumbo neon channel letter "S," circa 1950s. Classic cooper black font. Steel frame newly refinished
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Signs

Vintage Neon Number "1" in Jumbo Bubble Font
Located in Alhambra, CA
Oversized number "1" in amazing retro "Copper Black" bubble font. Fully function sign has been
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Vintage 1960s American Signs

Materials

Aluminum

Double Sided Metal "Office" Advertising Sign
Located in 3 Oaks, MI
Graphic metal double sided "Office Vacancy" advertising sign that had neon and bulbs in it at one
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Mid-20th Century Signs

Eleven Foot Long Salvaged Motel Sign
Located in Portland, OR
At eleven feet long, this incredible blue neon masterpiece would have caught the eye of any weary
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Signs

Eleven Foot Long Salvaged Motel Sign
Eleven Foot Long Salvaged Motel Sign
H 24 in W 132 in D 11 in
Streamlined Super Cool Backlit Information Sign, circa 1940
Located in Portland, OR
In the annals of advertisement history, Art Deco and Streamline back-lit window signs are at the
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Vintage 1940s American Streamlined Moderne Signs

Black Emerald Bar Neon Sign from "Mystic River" Movie
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The Black Emerald Bar, a fictitious tavern in Boston, was created for the 2003 movie "Mystic River
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21st Century and Contemporary American Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

1980s Neon Disco Sign
Located in Stamford, GB
A 1980s neon disco sign in full working order England, circa 1980.
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Vintage 1980s English Signs

1980s Neon Disco Sign
1980s Neon Disco Sign
H 9.06 in W 25.99 in D 5.12 in
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Black Neon Signs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of black neon signs is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct black neon signs — often made from glass, metal and plastic — can elevate any home. Black neon signs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Modern, Art Deco and Industrial black neon signs are consistently popular styles. Black neon signs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Allison Sign Co. and Neon Products are consistently popular.

How Much are Black Neon Signs?

Black neon signs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,248, while the lowest priced sells for $295 and the highest can go for as much as $7,500.

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 Black Neon Signs
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    As 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    How 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Neon signs can last anywhere between eight and 15 years depending on how long they're left on at a time.