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Exterior Shop Signs

19th Century French Brown Boot Maker Store Sign, Antique Parisian Wall Decor
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique French exterior sign of a Parisian boot maker in painted metal of beige and brown color
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Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Signs

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron

19th Century French Red Boot Maker Store Sign, Antique Parisian Metal Wall Décor
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique exterior sign of a Parisian shoemaker in painted metal of red color, designed as a
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Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Signs

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Metal, Wrought Iron

Large Midcentury Porcelain Letter "B" from the Stix Baer and Fuller Sign
By Bauhaus
Located in St. Louis, MO
Large 44.75" H porcelain letter B, from the former Stix, Baer & Fuller sign. This letter was once
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Signs

Materials

Porcelain

Butcher's Exterior Wall Mounted Shop Sign of a Steer Bull Head Wood covered Lead
Located in Leuven , BE
Antique French wooden steer's head,used as the exterior sign of a butcher’s shop (in French they
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20th Century French Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Lead

Brass & Stone Inlay by Justo "Coco" Castillo for Los Castillo, Mexico 1950's
By Los Castillo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
started their own shop named Los Castillo in 1939. The exterior of the pieces is brass; the interior of
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Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Brass

Rare California Modern Clemens Friedell Sterling Silver Martele Caviar Bowl
By Clemens Friedell
Located in New York, NY
shop in Pasadena, California where his work attracted the attention of wealthy visitors from the east
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20th Century American Organic Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Early 20th Century Antique Pine Apothecary Store Counter Cabinet Kitchen Island
Located in Round Top, TX
pine apothecary originally served as a shop counter or storage cabinet. Counters similar to this were
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Early 20th Century Danish Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Pine

Hans Hollein Mitzi Sofa for Poltronova Srl '1981/2022'
By Hans Hollein
Located in Brooklyn, NY
returning to Vienna, where he opened his own practice in 1964. With Walter Pichler in 1967 he signed the
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Wood, Birdseye Maple

Museum Quality Bronze of Christ Wall Plaque Sculpture "Jesus Carrying the Cross"
Located in Lisse, NL
the facial features reveil the peaceful state of being that lies underneath the exterior of this
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Religious Items

Materials

Bronze

Chandelier in Opaline and Iron, 1930, German attributed to Peter Behrens
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
representing the factory’s dye products, and an exterior in dark clinker bricks with clocktower and dramatic
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Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Antique Victorian Brass Bound Oak Cigar Humidor 19th Century
Located in London, GB
. As an antique items, the humidor shows signs of use commensurate with age, these minor condition
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Antique 1860s English Victorian Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Oak, Cedar

Jar Murano, 1930, Italian. Attributed to Carlo Scarpa
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
buried standing up and wrapped in linen sheets in the style of a medieval knight, in an isolated exterior
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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Art Deco Chandelier in Opaline and Chrome, German Attributed to Peter Behrens
By Peter Behrens
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
representing the factory’s dye products, and an exterior in dark clinker bricks with clocktower and dramatic
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Vintage 1920s German Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Warren McArthur Streamline Modern Aluminum Chair, Art Deco, 1930s, USA
By Warren McArthur, Warren McArthur Corporation
Located in Brooklyn, NY
within the aluminum frame. This construction provided a slight ‘give’ which was believed to be a sign of
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Vintage 1930s American Side Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Warren McArthur Streamline Modern Aluminum Black Coffee Table Model 1559-s 1930s
By Warren McArthur, Warren McArthur Corporation
Located in Brooklyn, NY
within the aluminum frame. This construction provided a slight ‘give’ which was believed to be a sign of
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Murano, Italian, Attributed to Barovier Toso, 1940
By Vetreria Artistica Barovier & C.
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
exterior … Looking into the interior of a cased object will reveal a color different than that of the
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Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Centerpieces

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano with Gold, 1940, Italian, Attributed to Barovier Toso
By Vetreria Artistica Barovier & C.
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
interior layer is, in effect, encased in the exterior … Looking into the interior of a cased object will
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Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Centerpieces

Materials

Gold

Rare Antique Italian Jewelry Box Casket with Gilt Bronze Lockplate & Hasp Attrib
Located in Forney, TX
. The rectangular drop-front box casket, circa 1880, signed L'PUPLET, features an earlier finely cast
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Antique 19th Century Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Bronze

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Antique Cast Iron Signage Bracket
Located in Sheffield, MA
The antique signage bracket holder is made of cast iron painted black and has an attached 90 degree-angled pipe. The bracket has a two-hole phalange at the top for screwing to a wall...
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Early 20th Century American Windows

Materials

Iron

Antique Cast Iron Signage Bracket
Antique Cast Iron Signage Bracket
H 29.5 in W 38 in D 3 in
Antique portrait of a boy, child portrait, early 1800's male framed portrait
Located in AIGNAN, FR
Antique oil portrait from the early 1800's of a child in a black feather hat on a stretched canvas, framed, unsigned. This is a truly exceptional oil painting of a child, it reminds ...
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1810s French School Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Signed Old Hickory Coffee/Cocktail Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1940s Old Hickory coffee/cocktail table. It has a round oak top and lower shelf, and a hickory pole base with double stretchers and flared legs. The top has been refinished so is in ...
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Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Side Tables

Materials

Hickory

Antique Optometrist Double Sided Trade Sign
Located in Carimate, Como
Antique hanging advertising sign for an optician, circa 1920-1930. Double sided big cast zinc glasses with four hand painted eyes on original adjustable iron wall bracket. Collectabl...
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Early 20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Signs

Materials

Zinc

Antique Optometrist Double Sided Trade Sign
Antique Optometrist Double Sided Trade Sign
H 10.24 in W 3.94 in D 34.26 in
Large Heavy Duty Cast Iron Gentlemen Wall Sign Plaque, C.1930
Located in London, GB
A large heavy duty cast iron Gentlemen sign. c.1930 In totally original condition with an amazing patina to the green paint. Likely once mounted outside a public restroom or simil...
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Early 20th Century English Industrial Signs

Materials

Iron

Vintage 20th Century Carved Wood Advertising Sheep Sign, Cotswolds c.1970
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A Vintage 20th Century wooden sign depicting a ram. This painted sign is adorned with a thin brass frame surrounding the edge, accentuating the golden horns on the ram. Originating f...
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Vintage 1970s British Other Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century French Butcher's Shop Sign
Located in Chicago, IL
A playful early 20th century French painted steel butcher's shop sign in the shape of a pig, and mounted on a custom steel table-top mount. The sign originally hung from the three ho...
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Antique Early 1900s French Folk Art Signs

Materials

Steel

1970s Large Toucan Sculpture by Sergio Bustamante in Copper and Brass
By Sergio Bustamante
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Large, life-size brass and copper Sergio Bustamante toucan on a hanging perch. Bustamante's work was most recently featured by Architectural Digest in its September 2019, where rock ...
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Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass, Copper

Early 20th Century English Fairground Carousel Panel
Located in London, GB
English Fairground Carousel panel We are proud to offer a wonderful example of an early 20th century English fairground panel. From a fairground carousel ride, with the hand painte...
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Vintage 1920s British Edwardian Carnival Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique Large Bas Relief Plaster Female Sculpture
Located in Buxton, GB
This antique French bas relief plaque features a stunning plaster sculpture of a female figure. The intricate details and exquisite craftsmanship make it a truly unique piece for a...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

Early 20th Century English Butchers Shop Display Figure
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century English butchers shop display figure. We share what we love, and we love this early 20th century papier Mache and wood composite figure. Recently acquired from a ...
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Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Paper

Vintage Wrought Iron Outdoor Patio Furniture
By John Salterini, Salterini
Located in Cumberland, RI
Salterini Dining Seating Set of 6 Exquisite set of chairs available now and ready for your use and enjoyment. High backs make them perfect for dining with a coordinating Salterini T...
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Early 20th Century Chairs

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Mexican Sermel Papier Mâché Small Owl Sculpture
By Sergio Bustamante
Located in Stamford, CT
Papier mâché small owl by Sermel. Hand painted design with overall areas of wear and minimal paint loss. Signed on the underside.
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Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Paper

Vintage Signed Male Nude Portrait Study Double Sided.
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Nude Portrait Study of a Man. Appears to be Pastel or Charcoal on Paper. Signed JP Gaston as Pictured. Wear and Tear Consistent with Age as Pictured. Dimensions. 26 W ; 20 H
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Drawings

Materials

Paper

Cast Case Iron Eagle Trade Signs, 1880-1900
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Pair of cast iron Case eagle signs. Depicts the company mascot "Abe" on a globe. Embossed "J.I. Case Threshing Machine Company, Racine, WI, USA." Original silver paint. Made for wall...
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Antique 1890s American Signs

Materials

Iron

Antique German Bisque Doll #152/4 Happy Character Baby by Hertel Schwab
Located in Norton, MA
Antique Hertel Schwab baby doll. Measures approximately 13.5 inches in height. Beautiful blue glass sleep eyes with painted upper and lower lashes. Painted eyebrows. Open mouth with ...
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Vintage 1910s German Toys and Dolls

Materials

Composition

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19th Century Ormolu Mounted Berlin Kpm Porcelain Clock Set
By KPM Porcelain
Located in Pasadena, CA
stamped (painted prior to 1837) on every piece. All painted pieces produced by KPM are signed by the
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Antique Late 19th Century Rococo Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Antique Danish Baker's Pretzel Shop Sign
Located in Kastrup, DK
A large antique baker's pretzel shop sign from Denmark, approx. 1900. The pretzel is carved wood
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Early 20th Century Danish Other Signs

Materials

Metal

Antique Danish Baker's Pretzel Shop Sign
Antique Danish Baker's Pretzel Shop Sign
H 21.26 in W 20.08 in D 6.7 in
Folk Art Painted Metal Advertising Trade Sign, Felton Shoe Shop Repairing
Located in Milford, NH
A fine black and white advertising trade sign in sheet metal in the shape of a boot, which reads
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Antique Late 19th Century American Signs

Materials

Sheet Metal

Late 19th Early 20th Century English Watchmakers Trade Sign
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Late 19th or Early 20th century English watchmakers trade sign, would have hung to the exterior of
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Early 20th Century English Signs

Chinese Tea Shop Sign, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This small wooden shop sign dates to the early 20th century and once hung from the exterior of a
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antiquities

Materials

Elm

Chinese Tea Shop Sign, c. 1900
Chinese Tea Shop Sign, c. 1900
H 17.25 in W 9 in D 1.25 in
Antique Shop Counter Kitchen Island Buffet Sideboard
Located in Round Top, TX
This antique pine shop counter is a great find due to its length; at 8.5 long, it can be used as a
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Early 20th Century Hungarian Buffets

Materials

Wood

Scalloped Mercury Glass Pendant Lights, circa 1920s
Located in Gloucester, GB
galleries - Matt silver exterior - Scalloped glass - Comes with 100 cm of black braided cable - Takes
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Art Deco 1930s Three Flowers Ladies Compact
By Richard Hudnut
Located in Devon, England
. One could easily think it's not ever been used when viewing the exterior however the interior shows
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Mid-20th Century Central American Art Deco Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Enamel, Chrome

An Important Pair of Cabinets by Edward Wormley
Located in Brooklyn, NY
the ebonized exterior and the warm, walnut interior is simply stunning. The walnut feet still had
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Antique Lady's Vanity Case Howell James & Co 1878
Located in London, GB
and no dings, dents or signs of repair. Please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm
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Antique Late 19th Century English More Furniture and Collectibles

Bergman Cold Painted Bronze and Stained Glass Table Lamp, Medieval Cobblers Shop
By Franz Bergmann
Located in Cincinnati, OH
with wonderfully detailed realistic touches including a cobbler's figural boot sign suspended from a
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Early 20th Century Austrian Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Art Nouveau Table Lamp signed Quezal
By Quezal
Located in NANTES, FR
Large art nouveau lamp circa 1900. Wrought iron frame mounted on a wooden base. Glass tulip signed
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20th Century French Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Wrought Iron

Art Nouveau Table Lamp signed Quezal
Art Nouveau Table Lamp signed Quezal
H 19.49 in W 11.23 in D 9.26 in
19th Century Danish Pretzel Bakery Sign On Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
A 19th century baker's pretzel shop sign from Denmark, mounted on custom iron Stand. This antique
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Antique 19th Century Danish Mounted Objects

Materials

Metal, Iron

19th Century French Watch Maker Store Sign, Antique Parisian Metal Wall Décor
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exterior sign of a horologic regulator made of hand crafted metal and wrought iron, from a
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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Wall Clocks

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron

Long Credenza by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in South Charleston, WV
options to use as a media center. Professionally refinished with lacquer to the all-walnut exterior and
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Art Deco Rare Three Flowers Ladies Powder Vanity Compact, 1930s
By Richard Hudnut
Located in Devon, England
. One could easily think it's not ever been used when viewing the exterior however the interior shows
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Enamel, Chrome

Bronze Face of Christ Wall Plaque Sculpture with The Best Ever Closed Eyes
Located in Lisse, NL
reveil the peaceful state of being that is behind the exterior of this Christ. It takes a special artisan
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Religious Items

Materials

Bronze

Stunning Mid 1800s Burl Walnut & Brass Desktop / Letters Box Working Lock & Key
Located in Lisse, NL
exterior of this box has the most amazing patina. However, what makes this majestic box really stand out
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Stunning Late 1800s Bronze & Burl Walnut Jewelry Box, Great Patina, Lock & Key
Located in Lisse, NL
the exterior of this box has the most amazing patina. However, what makes this majestic box really
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Bronze

David Stewart Incised Earthenware Bowl Saint George & the Dragon
Located in Fulton, CA
on exterior, high-tone mottled glaze on interior. Signed on base. Excellent original condition
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Pottery

Materials

Earthenware, Pottery

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Exterior Shop Signs For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of exterior shop signs for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique exterior shop signs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and iron. Exterior shop signs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Exterior shop signs bearing Art Deco or mid-century modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made exterior shop signs over the years, but those made by Warren McArthur Corporation, Warren McArthur and KPM Porcelain are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Exterior Shop Signs?

Prices for exterior shop signs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, exterior shop signs begin at $680 and can go as high as $15,000, while the average can fetch as much as $6,384.