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Carnival Prop

HBO Prop "Huber's Palace Museum" Souvenir Pennant Cart
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Colorful stage prop cart from an HBO production. Painted wood on wheels, along with two painted
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20th Century American Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Wood

Batman Returns Large Barbell Movie Prop - Seen on Film
Located in Forney, TX
barbell movie prop is sure to start a conversation while making a statement in your theater room or gym
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Late 20th Century American Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Resin, Fiberglass, Paint

Mid-Century Modern Era Large Cast Plaster Seated Black Panther Sculpture
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
as a carnival or studio prop. Please note the size posted below as this is a rather large and heavy
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

Beatriz Milhazes, Limited Edition, Signed Monograph
By TASCHEN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
all kinds of papers, sculptures and installations like giant mobiles of carnival floats and props
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21st Century and Contemporary Books

Materials

Paper

Beatriz Milhazes, Limited Edition, Signed Monograph
Beatriz Milhazes, Limited Edition, Signed Monograph
$1,500 / item
H 7.3 in W 13 in D 4 in

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Circa 1950s French Childs Carnival/Circus Prop Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
A wonderful whimsical circa 1950s French Childs Carnival and/or Circus prop chair. Carved parts
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Vintage 1930s French Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

Papier Mache Stage Prop
Located in Houston, TX
Papier Mache Stage Prop of an Elephant Head From France. Made to Put Your Head in and Look Out of
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20th Century French Carnival Art

Materials

Papier Mâché

Papier Mache Stage Prop
Papier Mache Stage Prop
H 17 in W 25 in D 17 in
Jingles the Clown Prop Box
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This vibrantly painted red box with white stenciled letters once held the props of Jingles the
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Vintage 1940s American Carnival Art

Materials

Wood

Jingles the Clown Prop Box
Jingles the Clown Prop Box
H 9 in W 16 in D 6.5 in
1920s 'Man In The Moon' Papier Mâché Stage Prop
Located in Hastings, GB
1920s 'Man In The Moon' Papier mâché Prop. Theatre / stage prop. Handmade and finished with
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Vintage 1920s British Arts and Crafts Carnival Art

Materials

Paper

c. 1930's Red White and Blue Wooden Circus Juggling Props
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Set of three red, white, and blue painted wooden batons, most likely used as circus props for
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Vintage 1930s American Carnival Art

Materials

Wood

Early Carnival Midway Sideshow or Circus Prop Sign Egyptian Mummy Crate
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Great early vintage, circa 1920s sideshow or circus prop sign. Egyptian mummy shipping crate. Very
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Vintage 1920s American Folk Art Signs

Materials

Wood

Folk Art Bicycle Prop From Rocky Horror Show
Located in North Egremont, MA
Elaborate and sculptural bicycle with ornate gilt iron floral and leaf ironwork. Used as a prop in
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Folk Art Carnival Art

Whimsical Painted Papier-Mâché Elephant Head
Located in Seattle, WA
Most likely a theatrical or carnival prop, this wacky elephant head is lightweight, easy to use.
Category

20th Century American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Paint

Giant Vintage Wooden Horse Sculpture, USA, 1950s
Located in Retie, BE
eyecatcher is an awesome decoration object for shop, restaurant, theater, cinema, film prop, carnival lover
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Mid-20th Century North American American Craftsman Carnival Art

Materials

Hardwood

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Sunday Daybed Oak and Boucle
Located in Plymouth, GB
Part of the Sunday collection exclusive to Fosfeen, and designed by Founder Oliver A-J, the Sunday Day Bed was designed and handcrafted in house with the finest Oak and Bouclé uphols...
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2010s British Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Bouclé, Oak

Sunday Daybed Oak and Boucle
Sunday Daybed Oak and Boucle
$9,295 / item
H 19.69 in W 70.87 in D 27.56 in
1950's Style Curved Velvet Sofa in Custom Velvet Colors
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The Sofa inspires itself nature where green is the predominant element and where valleys and hills prevail. The item’s details allow it to be the perfect statement piece for any cont...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

1950's Style Curved Velvet Sofa in Custom Velvet Colors
1950's Style Curved Velvet Sofa in Custom Velvet Colors
$12,540 / item
H 33.08 in W 115.36 in D 61.82 in
Gio Ponti, First Edition Book
By Gio Ponti, TASCHEN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
To study Gio Ponti’s prolific body of work is to appreciate the clear, unifying vision behind a complex creative universe. His creations expand intuitively with the Italian grandeur ...
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2010s Italian Books

Materials

Paper

Gio Ponti, First Edition Book
Gio Ponti, First Edition Book
$250 / item
H 14.2 in W 14.2 in D 6 in
Pink Sunshine
By Beatriz Milhazes
Located in Calabasas, CA
Artist: Beatriz Milhazes Title: Pink Sunshine Year: 2021 Medium: Lithograph on Fabriano Disegno 5 paper Sheet: 18 3/4 × 23 in (47.6 × 58.42 cm) Edition: 100; signed and numbered in p...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Pink Sunshine
$3,900 Sale Price
35% Off
H 18.75 in W 23 in
1936 Marihuana Original Vintage Poster
Located in Winchester, GB
This stunning poster was created in 1936 to promote Dwain Esper's exploitation film "Marihuana - The Weed With Roots in Hell". The film, which has gone on to become a cult classic, c...
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Vintage 1930s American Posters

Materials

Linen, Paper

1936 Marihuana Original Vintage Poster
1936 Marihuana Original Vintage Poster
$2,993
H 36 in W 25.6 in D 0.1 in
Le Mah Jong Modular Sofa Hans Hopfer Roche Bobois Missoni Silk Velvet, Corduroy
By Missoni, Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mah Jong modular sofa set by Hans Hopfer, designed in 1971 for Roche Bobois and in a current customized mix of textiles from Sonia Rykiel and the house of Missoni. Features multiple ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Silk, Velvet

David Hockney, A Bigger Book
By David Hockney
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hardcover, 50 x 70 cm (19.6 x 27.5 in.), 498 pages, 13 fold-outs, with an adjustable bookstand designed by Marc Newson, plus an illustrated 680-page chronology book A Bigger Book,...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Books

Materials

Paper

David Hockney, A Bigger Book
David Hockney, A Bigger Book
$5,500 / item
H 27.5 in W 19.6 in D 4 in
Coisa Linda.
By Beatriz Milhazes
Located in New York, NY
MILHAZES, Beatriz. Coisa Linda. Unpaginated. Illustrated with 34 hand-printed screen prints and a unique collage. 4to., bound in original decorated blue and gold cloth, yellow pa...
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Early 2000s Modern More Art

Materials

Paper

Coisa Linda.
Coisa Linda.
$8,500
H 12.13 in W 12.13 in D 0.88 in
Antique Atlas Strongman Iron Circus Dumbbell 65 Pounds Vintage Carnival Relic
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Ancient and heavily pitted iron dumbbell, weighs about 65 pounds. Maker and history remain unknown, at point of purchase I was told it came from a Circus.
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Vintage 1920s American Industrial Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Iron

Library of Antique Leatherbound Books
Located in Brønshøj, DK
Transform your space with the timeless allure of our antique decorative books. Crafted with exquisite handbinding, these antique leatherbound books, predominantly dating from 1850-19...
Category

20th Century Danish Victorian Books

Materials

Gold Leaf

Library of Antique Leatherbound Books
Library of Antique Leatherbound Books
$2,364 / set
H 11.82 in W 1.19 in D 5.91 in
Hollywood Regency Bar and Stools in the Style of Willy Rizzo Brass Suede
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Cocktail bar with bar stools, brass, suede, glass, smoked mirrored glass, chrome-plated steel, wood, plastic, Italy, 1970s Hollywood Regency cocktail bar in the style of Willy Rizz...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Dry Bars

Materials

Brass, Steel, Chrome

Antique Atlantic City Souvenir Penny Game from Boardwalk Empire
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A Historical artifact once used in the HBO series Boardwalk Empire. Maple cabinet with brass plaques and painted iron mechanism. Costing two quarters and a penny to play. Not tested ...
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20th Century American Industrial Carnival Art

Materials

Metal

Antique Narragansett Machine Company Mountable Weight Machine , 1920s, USA
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique wall-mounted cast iron gym exercise machine. This early exercise device, designed for shoulder and arm workouts, features sturdy wooden mounting panels and durable cast iron ...
Category

Vintage 1920s American Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Iron

Outstanding Wurlitzer 1015 "bubbler" Jukebox & rare 4008 extension speaker
By Wurlitzer
Located in Buffalo, NY
Original Wurlitzer Model 1015 “Bubbler” 78 RPM, jukebox in excellent condition with full set of 78 classic 50 and 60’s songs with printed labels. fully functional,, works perfectly ...
Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Musical Instruments

Materials

Chrome

1920's -30's Hand Painted "DRUGS" wood sign
Located in Buffalo, NY
1920's -30's Hand Painted "DRUGS" wood sign ... Great old sign,, Tons of character,, Retains original finish / patina..
Category

Vintage 1920s American Folk Art Signs

Materials

Wood, Paint

1920's -30's Hand Painted "DRUGS" wood sign
1920's -30's Hand Painted "DRUGS" wood sign
$1,680
H 8 in W 60 in D 1.5 in
Clairtone Project G2 Series T11 Console Stereo System & Garrard Turntable
By Clairtone
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
On offer is a rare completely original Clairtone G2 Series Home Stereo System from 1966 featuring two distinct exotic wooden boxes one that houses the tuner and the turntable both pr...
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Vintage 1960s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Musical Instruments

Materials

Aluminum

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Carnival Prop For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic carnival prop available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and paint, every carnival prop was constructed with great care. Find 8 options for an antique or vintage carnival prop now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer carnival prop, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A carnival prop made by folk art designers — as well as those associated with mid-century modern — is very popular. A well-made carnival prop has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Bernard Kindt, Charles Looff Or C.W. Parker and TASCHEN are consistently popular.

How Much is a Carnival Prop?

Prices for a carnival prop start at $350 and top out at $24,555 with the average selling for $1,850.