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Cafe Signs

Exceptional Vertical Enamel Cafe Sign
Located in Chicago, IL
Enamel cafe sign with light sockets and a new mounting bracket.
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Antique Early 1900s American Signs

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Exceptional Vertical Enamel Cafe Sign
Exceptional Vertical Enamel Cafe Sign
H 133.5 in W 34 in D 8.5 in
Original 1950's Route 66 Neon Café Sign
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
An original Route 66 double sided neon CAFE sign in its original paint, circa 1950.
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20th Century American Signs

Materials

Tin

Original 1950's Route 66 Neon Café Sign
Original 1950's Route 66 Neon Café Sign
H 28.35 in W 72.45 in D 10.04 in
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
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Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Signs

Materials

Metal

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
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Signs

Materials

Enamel

Original Cafe Bistro Sign
Located in Chicago, IL
Original Cafe Bistro sign. Fantastic looking with incredible paint and patina. Great condition.
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Vintage 1920s French Signs

Materials

Iron

Original Cafe Bistro Sign
Original Cafe Bistro Sign
H 28.75 in W 37.5 in D 0.159 in
Mid-20th Century French Enameled Metal Sign for Cafe San Rivo in Sao Paulo
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This mid-twentieth century red and white enameled metal sign is double faced and promotes the Cafe
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Signs

Materials

Metal

Advertising Mirror “Crawford’s Delightful Biscuits” Baker or Cafe
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
“Crawford’s Delightful Biscuits” baker/cafe advertising mirror This is a good piece the bevelled
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Signs

Materials

Mirror

Vintage Porcelain Beer Sign
Located in Antwerp, BE
- Belgian Beer Sign - Vintage beer tray - Pub tray- Pub sign - vintage barware - vintage cafe material -
Category

Mid-20th Century Belgian Signs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Porcelain Beer Sign
Vintage Porcelain Beer Sign
H 0.79 in Dm 12.41 in
1936 Port Sign, Les Portos Gibson, an Appetizer Drink
Located in Antwerp, BE
, cafe or restaurant. Port Drinker, Port Gift - Old Tin Signs - Beverage Signs - Apéritif Signs
Category

Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Signs

Materials

Tin, Metal

Stella Artois Belgian Beer Sign by Rob Otten, 1960s
By Rob Otten
Located in Antwerp, BE
used in the pub or cafe to hang on the wall. Collectable Signs - Old Signs - Vintage signs - Vintage
Category

Mid-20th Century Belgian Modern Signs

Materials

Other

Three Dimensional Double-Sided Wooden Hovis Tea Shop Sign
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
could be restored if wished The double-sided sign would have hung outside a rural Cafe it proudly
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Signs

1950s Modern French Wall Sign for Coffee
By Rob Otten
Located in Antwerp, BE
1950s French wall sign for coffee. Great wall decoration in modern style; a sign in bright blue
Category

Mid-20th Century French Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Other

1950s Modern French Wall Sign for Coffee
1950s Modern French Wall Sign for Coffee
H 9.85 in W 13.78 in D 0.12 in

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JENNY Large Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
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By Charles L. Tiffany
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Art Nouveau window/ panel was realized in the United States in 1907, attributed to Tiffany & Co. The piece features a mosaic of interlocking demilune arch forms in hues...
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Pair of Belle Époque French Acid Etched Bistro Doors & Transom, Paris
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Pair of Belle époque French acid etched Bistro Doors & Transom, Paris 1890-1910 Consisting of a the door frame and two acid etched floral glass doors with original brass and iron ha...
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19th Century Infants Coffin Casket, Carved Wood, Etched Glass, Memento Mori
Located in Lowestoft, GB
For sale a very rare early 19th century infants coffin carrier, this would of been housed on a horse and cart hearse. The casket has a decorative wrought iron edging two thirds of th...
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Early 20th Century French Butcher's Shop Sign
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Antique Folk Art Reverse Painted and Foil Exhibition Sign in Gilt Frame
Located in Nantucket, MA
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Foil

Vintage Porcelain Corona Beer Sign
Located in San Diego, CA
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Folky Hand Carved & Painted Fish Sign
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Located in New York, NY
two signs bar and cafe same style
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Vintage 1930s French Decorative Art

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Metal

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French cafe sign and bar sign
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1930s Double Sided Neon Sign CAFE
Located in Chicago, IL
1930s double sided Neon Sign CAFE. It has new wiring and new transformer. Length with bracket 58.5".
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Vintage 1930s American Signs

Materials

Metal

1930s Double Sided Neon Sign CAFE
1930s Double Sided Neon Sign CAFE
H 17 in W 42 in D 12 in
1940s Coca Cola Soda Advertising Thermometer Sign
By Coca Cola Bottling Co.
Located in Orange, CA
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Vintage 1940s American Signs

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1960s Coca Cola Soda Advertising Thermometer Sign
By Coca Cola Bottling Co.
Located in Orange, CA
chalkboards, light fixtures, and “push” and “pull” door signs, all of which were designed to position the soda
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Vintage 1960s American Signs

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Tin

East Bay Fish Packing Company Trade Sign
Located in Dallas, TX
This wonderful sign for the East Bay Fish Packing company was made to look like the trade signs and
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Late 20th Century American Signs

Materials

Gold Leaf

1950-60s Dr Pepper Soda Advertising Tin Thermometer Sign
Located in Orange, CA
signs, all of which were designed to position the soda brands in prominent spots throughout cafes and
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Vintage 1950s American Signs

Materials

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1950s Coca Cola Soda Advertising "Drink In Bottles" Thermometer Sign
By Coca Cola Bottling Co.
Located in Orange, CA
chalkboards, light fixtures, and “push” and “pull” door signs, all of which were designed to position the soda
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Vintage 1950s American Signs

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Tin

Antique French Menu Board
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique menu board, believed to once be in a French restaurant or cafe. Circa 1860. Stand is made
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Antique 19th Century French Signs

Antique French Menu Board
Antique French Menu Board
H 29 in W 20 in D 5 in
Hand Painted Double Sided French Cafe Sign
Located in Nijmegen, NL
Hand painted French cafe sign made from metal
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Mid-20th Century French Industrial Signs

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Metal

Early 20th Century Vibrant Yellow Original French Cafe Sign
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Vibrant original French yellow cafe sign, hand painted on wood. Signed. Expected wear and patina
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Early 20th Century French Signs

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Large Early 20th Century French Double Sided Painted Iron Cafe Sign with Bracket
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This very large early 20th century French hand-painted iron cafe sign is double faced and is
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Early 20th Century French Signs

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Iron

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Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pair of original hand painted French painted cafe signs or pantry signs are copies of 19th
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Rare Early 20th Century French Hand-Painted Double Faced Iron Cafe Martin Sign
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This double faced hand-painted black and white cafe sign from the early twentieth century
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Vintage 1910s French Signs

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Iron

1930s Belgian Beer Sign for Cherry Beer Lambic
Located in Antwerp, BE
- Wall Decoration - Pub Decoration - Art Deco Signs - Kitchen Decoration - Interior Decoration - Cafe
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Art Deco Signs

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Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
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Late 19th Century French Cafe de la Mairie Sign
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Original double sided heavy gauge sheet metal sign with original fixing points. Cafe de la Mairie
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Antique Late 19th Century French Signs

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French Cafe Signboard
Located in London, GB
A French Cafe signboard, painted on pinewood, early twentieth century, Available to view at
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French Cafe Signboard
French Cafe Signboard
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Large Paris Cafe Trophies or Appliqué Bistro Trade Signs with Giltwood Seafood
Located in Nashville, TN
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Mid-20th Century French Belle Époque Signs

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Wood

Antique Belgian Beer Sign "Fishermans Beer"
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Huge antique beer sign, "The corner Place" Cafe "Fishermans Beer" This is an authentic vintage sign
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Vintage 1920s Belgian Signs

Long Painted Wooden Hovis Advertising Baker’s Sign
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Long painted wooden hovis advertising Baker’s sign This piece came from a cafe where it was
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Vintage 1960s Industrial Signs

Materials

Wood

Double Sided Stark Trees Bear Fruit Sign
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This turn of the century produce sign has amazing painted lettering and would look great hanging in
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American Signs

Materials

Wood

3 Dimensional Large Gilt Letter Wooden Tea Shop Sign
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
outside a cafe it proudly announces TEAS The sign is in good condition and dates from the early 20th
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Antique Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Signs

Materials

Wood

1936 Tin Sign for Les Portos Gibson, Appetizer Drink
Located in Antwerp, BE
Suberb tin sign for Les Portos Gibson. This old sign for the Appetizer Drink Gibson's Port is
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Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Signs

Materials

Tin

Decorative French Iron Bakery Sign, Boulanger-Patissier, 20th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
wonderful piece could be used once again as a sign in a bakery/café or restaurant, or simply a unique
Category

20th Century French Signs

Materials

Iron

French Restaurant Signboard
Located in London, GB
1950s French restaurant or cafe hand-painted signboard, drop-shadow lettering on blue ground.
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Signs

French Restaurant Signboard
French Restaurant Signboard
H 22.05 in W 114.97 in D 1.19 in
French Restaurant Signboard
Located in London, GB
20th century French restaurant signboard, circa 1950-1960, 'Cafe-Restaurant Bourgeoise', original
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Old Painted Metal "Cafe" Sign
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Old painted metal "Cafe" sign from the Midwest, early 1920s.
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Vintage 1920s American Adirondack Signs

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Metal

Old Painted Metal "Cafe" Sign
Old Painted Metal "Cafe" Sign
H 20 in W 30 in D 0.25 in
French Painted Cafe Sign, circa 1890
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A large painted wood panel sign from a cafe in Lyon. A unique piece for decorative wall art.
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Antique 19th Century French Late Victorian Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

Vintage Southern Roadside Diner Sign
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Fantastic giant apple large scale cafe sign. Found in the southern United States. Sheet metal with
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Vintage 1940s American Signs

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Iron, Sheet Metal

Tin Sign Lemonade, 1930s, Belgium
By Rob Otten
Located in Antwerp, BE
sign will look great as wall decoration in your kitchen, café etc.
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Art Deco Signs

Materials

Tin

Tin Sign Lemonade, 1930s, Belgium
Tin Sign Lemonade, 1930s, Belgium
H 13.98 in W 9.45 in D 0.32 in
1957 Tin Advertising Sign for Belgian Beer, Super Speciale
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage tin on cardboard mounted advertising sign for beer of Belgium. This Belgian beer sign for
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Cafe Sign
Located in Spokane, WA
Metal cafe sign. Perfect industrial look for your decor.
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20th Century American Signs

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Metal

Cafe Sign
Cafe Sign
H 31.75 in W 51.5 in D 5.5 in
Rustic Cafe Sign
Located in Spokane, WA
Original Cafe sign with added wood backing
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20th Century Signs

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Metal

Rustic Cafe Sign
Rustic Cafe Sign
H 32 in W 51.5 in D 5.5 in
1950s Porcelain Neon "Cafe" Sign
Located in Chicago, IL
1950's Porcelain Neon CAFE Sign. New neon and new wiring.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Signs

Materials

Enamel, Metal

1950s Porcelain Neon "Cafe" Sign
1950s Porcelain Neon "Cafe" Sign
H 18.5 in W 64.25 in D 9 in
Vintage Large Enamel Lighted Cafe Sign
By Federal Electric Company
Located in Charleston, SC
Gorgeous cobalt blue and white enamel cafe sign. Height given is without the hanging arms. The
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Early 20th Century American Signs

Vintage Large Enamel Lighted Cafe Sign
Vintage Large Enamel Lighted Cafe Sign
H 24.5 in W 70.5 in D 10.75 in
1950's Metal Painted Advertising Cafe Sign
Located in 3 Oaks, MI
Large and graphic hand painted "Dinners and Short Orders" cafe sign. Great beaten surface with a
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Vintage 1950s American Signs

Café Sign
Located in Damariscotta, ME
This sculptural sign is cut from metal in the shape of a tea or coffee pot. It has painted green
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Vintage 1930s American Signs

Café Sign
Café Sign
H 19.5 in W 23 in
1930's Double Sided Neon Can " CAFE " Sign
Located in Chicago, IL
1930's double sided neon can " CAFE " sign. In working condition.
Category

Vintage 1930s American Industrial Signs

Materials

Steel

1930's Double Sided Neon Can " CAFE " Sign
1930's Double Sided Neon Can " CAFE " Sign
H 30.5 in W 43.5 in D 9.25 in
Double Sided Red Neon "Cafe" Sign
Located in Portland, OR
It's always a good time to eat with this vintage Cafe sign.The original paint and construction are
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Signs

Double Sided Red Neon "Cafe" Sign
Double Sided Red Neon "Cafe" Sign
H 12 in W 37 in D 8 in
CAFE SIGN
Located in Solebury, PA
"CAFE" SIGN IN OLD ORIGINAL PAINT. GREAT GRAPHICS AMD WONDERFUL COLORS.
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Early 20th Century Canadian Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

CAFE SIGN
CAFE SIGN
H 35 in W 55.5 in D 2.5 in
French Cafe Sign
Located in Dallas, TX
Sign from the Cafe Duminil Fontaine. A wonderful painting of a horse's head above a horseshoe
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Antique 19th Century French Signs

Materials

Metal

French Cafe Sign
French Cafe Sign
H 23.75 in W 40 in D 1 in
Vintage Lighted CAFE Sign
Located in Hudson, NY
This sign is just the right size for any kitchen wall. The four sheet metal channel letters are
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20th Century American Signs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Vintage Lighted CAFE Sign
Vintage Lighted CAFE Sign
H 16 in W 40 in D 5 in
Large Espresso Cafe Sign
Located in Seattle, WA
Double-sided ESPRESS0 sign which once hung in a small-town Washington state coffee shop. Dark
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20th Century American Signs

Materials

Wood

Large Espresso Cafe Sign
Large Espresso Cafe Sign
H 21.5 in W 10.5 in D 6 in
1920's Light Up " Cafe " Sign
Located in Chicago, IL
Original American 1920's light up sign " Cafe". Hand made by Art Kraft Company.
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Early 20th Century American Signs

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1920's Light Up " Cafe " Sign
1920's Light Up " Cafe " Sign
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Illuminating Double Sided French Cafe Sign
Located in San Francisco, CA
Straight to the point: CAFE ! That is the most welcomed sign when in quest of a little caffeine
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Gilt Zinc and Wood Cafe Sign
Located in New York, NY
Metal letters attached to wooden frame.
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Antique 19th Century French Signs

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Wood

1930's Art Deco Hanging Double Sided " Cafe " Can Sign
Located in Chicago, IL
1930's Art Deco double sided neon can " Cafe " sign. The neon in working condition.
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Vintage 1930s American Industrial Signs

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Steel

Of All the Gin Joints...
Located in San Francisco, CA
A brilliant hand carved cafe sign from Morocco. The second panel says the same thing in Arabic
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Vintage 1940s Moroccan Signs

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Wood

Motel Cafe Painted Sign
Located in Seattle, WA
Rural eastern Montana-origin painted roadside sign for a motel and cafe on the Highline (US Highway
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Vintage 1930s American Signs

Motel Cafe Painted Sign
Motel Cafe Painted Sign
H 18 in W 22 in D 0.125 in
Cafe "Egg Salad" Sign
Located in Culver City, CA
and all for 75cents in Los Angeles today... Even though the sign relates to another time and another
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Vintage 1950s American Signs

Materials

Paper, Glass

Cafe "Egg Salad" Sign
Cafe "Egg Salad" Sign
H 25.25 in W 17 in D 1 in
Vintage "CAFE" Illuminated Porcelain Sign
Located in LAS VEGAS, NV
Vintage "CAFE" illuminated porcelain sign. Made by Federal Electric Co, Chicago. Stands 110" tall
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Signs

Materials

Metal

Vintage "Les Cafes" Double Sided Sign
Located in Houston, TX
vintage, French, double sided sign with custom steel wall mount
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French Signs

Materials

Steel

1900's Tin Light Up Cafe Bakery Sign
Located in Chicago, IL
1900's original American tin light up Cafe Bakery sign. In working condition.
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Signs

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Metal, Tin

1900's Tin Light Up Cafe Bakery Sign
1900's Tin Light Up Cafe Bakery Sign
H 16.75 in W 40.5 in D 5 in
Late 1800s French Hand-Painted Wood Sign "Cafe Du Regal"
Located in Chicago, IL
Late 1800s French hand-painted wood sign "Cafe Du Regal". Original paint.
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Signs

Materials

Wood

French painted metal tabac/cafe/epicerie trade sign, c. 1900-20
Located in Norwalk, CT
French painted metal tabac/cafe/epicerie (groceries) trade sign, c. 1900-20 from Nibas, a commune
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Early 20th Century French Signs

Frenchy's Cafe Short Orders Metal Sign with Marquee Bulbs, a Piece of Americana
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Great sign with the perfect amount of patina, color and charm. Original neon is gone, but instead
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Vintage 1930s American Industrial Signs

Materials

Steel

'Strictly Modern' Painted Sign
Located in Seattle, WA
Rural eastern Montana-origin painted roadside sign for a motel and cafe on the Highline (US Highway
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Vintage 1930s American Signs

'Strictly Modern' Painted Sign
'Strictly Modern' Painted Sign
H 18 in W 22 in D 0.125 in
Large French Champagne Porcelain Sign, Double Sided
Located in Dallas, TX
This wonderful double sided porcelain sign is a large bottle of Mercier Champagne from Epernay
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Vintage 1940s French Signs

Two-Sided Neon Coffee Shop Sign, circa 1940s
Located in Portland, OR
A fantastic relic of Mid-Century neon, this double-sided sign features a brown and yellow-painted
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Vintage 1940s Industrial Signs

Fireproof Rooms at the Hotel Stowell In Los Angeles
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a great piece of vintage advertising for Hotel Stowell and the Garage Cafe in Los Angeles
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Early 20th Century American Signs

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Cafe Signs For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of cafe signs for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct cafe signs — often made from metal, wood and iron — can elevate any home. Cafe signs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of cafe signs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Industrial, Art Deco and Victorian cafe signs are of considerable interest.

How Much are Cafe Signs?

Cafe signs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,135, while the lowest priced sells for $306 and the highest can go for as much as $18,000.

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 Cafe Signs
Prices for most cafe signs on 1stdibs are negotiable. You’ll see a "Make an Offer" button on the item details page, indicating that the seller is willing to consider a lower price. It’s not uncommon for customers to get 15–25% off the list price after negotiating. See our tips for negotiating like a pro.
Only experienced, professional sellers who have applied and been thoroughly vetted by our team of experts can sell cafe signs and other quality items on our site. Learn more about becoming a 1stdibs seller.
The 1stdibs Buyer Protection Guarantee provides coverage for qualified purchases in the unlikely event that the item arrives not as described or is damaged. We’ll work with you and the seller to find a resolution, ensuring your satisfaction. View details
We have partnerships with the world's best shipping providers to facilitate seamless and fully-insured delivery from the seller's location directly to you, wherever you are in the world. Our logistics team is comprised of dedicated members who arrange all the details with our partners, servicing and supporting all shipments. Learn more about shipping on 1stdibs.
For your convenience, we offer multiple payment methods, including all major credit cards and PayPal. For many purchases we also offer financing options or wire transfer. Learn more about payment options on 1stdibs.