Large-Scale American Folk Art Carnival Game Board, Very Graphic
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large-scale Folk Art Carnival game board, American, circa 1940s. This painted carnival game board
Vintage 1940s American Folk Art Carnival Art
Wood, Cork
Large-Scale American Folk Art Carnival Game Board, Very Graphic
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large-scale Folk Art Carnival game board, American, circa 1940s. This painted carnival game board
Wood, Cork
Vintage Huckley Barrel Carnival Game
By St. Louis Carnival Co.
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Vintage carnival game made by the Saint Louis Carnival company. We also have the original paper
Clay, Wood
1930 Wooden Carnival Game by French Game & Novelty, Milwaukee, WI
Located in Surrey, BC
Unusual Folk Art wooden carnival game in working condition and with original paint. Players bet on
Wood
Monumental Antique Folk Art Carnival Double Target Game Board
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A rare monumental fairground double target game board inscribed “ 3 Darts for 2d and Score 25 or
Wood
Vintage Painted Wood Carnival Game Wheel
Located in Troy, MI
Found in the US, this painted wood carnival game wheel dates from the late 1940s/early 1950s. Wood
Metal
Carnival Midway Punk Knockdown Goat Game
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Vintage carnival punk. Unusual goat named "Billie". Knock "Billie" over and win the prize.
Canvas
Vintage Carnival Toss Game
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cool piece of Carnival ephemera. Two hand-painted, wooden blocks with cut-out. Three bean bags
Wood
Vintage Carnival Midway Wood Ring Toss Game
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Great vintage carnival midway ring toss game. Perfect wall art. Wood with original park paint
Wood
Antique Early Gambling Folk Art Gaming Device, Holtz
Located in Forney, TX
sought after by early gambling collectors, amusement game collectors and classic Americana folk art
Metal, Iron
Vintage Carnival Midway Wood Ring Toss Game
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Great vintage carnival midway ring toss game. Perfect wall art. Wood with original park paint
Wood
$596Sale Price|25% Off
H 2 in Dm 30 in
19thc Wooden Folk Art Gaming Wheel with Original Red Paint & Cardinal Design
Located in Savannah, GA
19th Folk Art gaming wheel featuring four cardinals and hand painted numbers, it retains the
Metal
Early 20th century carnival fairground game panel
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century carnival / fairground game panel Dimensions in inches: H 29” x W 21” x D 4
Pine
$7,500
H 88 in W 28 in D 9 in
Early Carnival Midway 7.5 Foot Tall Game Wheel Monterey with Gooseneck Light
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Fantastic giant carnival game wheel with applied scenic Monterey theme. All original surface paint
Wood
$995
H 23.5 in W 15 in D 16 in
Mid-Century Era Molded Fiberglass Carnival Clown Head or Midway Game Component
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
tank or a component of a carnival midway game.
Fiberglass
Large 19th Century Painted Game Wheel
Located in Nantucket, MA
Large 19th century wooden gaming wheel with hand-painted face including numbers and central
Metal
Antique Atlantic City Souvenir Penny Game from Boardwalk Empire
Located in Bridgeport, CT
, scrapes and finish losses as expected from age and use however retaining a fantastic Carnival presentation
Metal
Hotel Du Bon Repos Antique French Game, Hand Painted Wood, 1950s
Located in Stamford, CT
An old French game, hand painted wood and papier mache with five figure in the windows and a
Wood
Set of Six Carnival Knockdown Dolls
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Set of six vintage folk art carnival knockdown dolls crafted in canvas, hand painted on both sides
Cotton
1940s Folk Art Carnival Uncle Sam Game
Located in Chicago, IL
1940's Folk Art carnival wood game with Uncle Sam image.
Wood
Vintage Carnival Game Wheel
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage hand painted wood carnival game wheel.
Wood
Antique Carnival Game Wheel
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique carnival game wheel.
Metal
Carnival Gaming Wheel Game of Fortune
Located in New York, NY
Carnival gaming wheel made from a bicycle wheel joined to a painted wood ring. The wood is painted
Metal
Antique Carnival Bell Game
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique carnival bell game.
Metal
Vintage Carnival Game Wheel
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage carnival game wheel with original stand.
Brass, Metal
Antique Carnival Game Wheel
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique carnival game wheel.
Metal
Antique Carnival Free Standing Game
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique carnival free standing game
Linen, Wood
Antique Double Sided Folk Art Game Wheel
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique double sided hand painted Folk Art game wheel.
Metal
Large Vintage Carnival Clown Head Game
Located in Chicago, IL
Large vintage carnival clown head game by Game Time Company. Original paint.
Metal
Vintage Carnival Ball Toss Game Target
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Carnival Ball Toss Game Target. Hand made and hand painted. Made of cloth. Two available
Leather, Canvas, Wood
Original American Early 20th Century Carnival Game Head
Located in Chicago, IL
Original early 20th century carnival game head.
1950s Milk Bottle Carnival Knock Down Target Game
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage aluminium milk bottle carnival knock down target game. Set includes five bottles and one
Aluminum
Quartet of Vivid Carnival Game Boards
Located in Cincinnati, OH
An eye-catching quartet of, vintage carnival, numerical game boards. Having bold hand painted
Wood
Unavailable
H 11.5 in W 42.5 in D 9.25 in
1930s Hand-Painted Carnival Mini Golf Double Sided Game Board
Located in Chicago, IL
1930s hand-painted carnival mini golf game board double sided.
Wood
Unavailable
H 39 in W 30 in D 12 in
Large Double Sided, Hand Painted Antique Carnival Gaming Wheel, 1930s-1940s
Located in Denver, CO
Magnificent, hand painted, carnival gaming wheel on stand. Wheel itself is 30" in diameter, and
Metal
Unavailable
H 53 in Dm 36 in
Huge Americana Floor Model Wheel of Fortune, "The Green Star, " on Great Stand
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique Arcade Americana Folk Art gaming wheel of fortune floor model in vivid color on wood stand
Antique Game Wheel
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique original American game wheel.
Metal
Large Vintage Hand-Painted Game Wheel
Located in Chicago, IL
Large vintage hand-painted wood game wheel.
Iron
Large 1930s Carnival Game Board
Located in Chicago, IL
1930's carnival wooden game board.
Wood
Large 1930s Game Wheel by Evans Company
By H.C. Evans & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Large 1930s wood game wheel by Evans Company.
Iron
Antique Game Wheel by State Novelty Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique hand painted game wheel by State Novelty Co Cleveland Ohio.
Metal
Game Wheel
Located in North Egremont, MA
Painted game wheel with good coloration and interesting stenciled Art Deco design.
Wood
1930's Hand Painted Black Dice Game Wheel
Located in Chicago, IL
1930's hand painted wood black dice game wheel.
Metal
1930s Hand-Painted Game Wheel by Evans Co.
By H.C. Evans & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
1930s hand-painted wood game wheel by Evans Co., Chicago.
Metal
Homemade Gaming Wheel
Located in Sheffield, MA
Primitive construction and hand lettering contribute to the charm of this homemade game wheel which
Pine
Clown Ball Toss Game with Great Detailing
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wood clown fragment carnival ball toss game with great detailing, all original vibrant painted
Wood
Large-Scale Hand-Painted Carnival Coin Toss Game Board
Located in 3 Oaks, MI
Great scale and graphic quality on this hand-painted Carnival coin toss game board. The structure
Sold
H 96 in Dm 48 in L 96 in
Antique Folk Art Carnival Game Wheel, Spinner, Gambling Device, Signed Nikiel
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique Folk Art carnival game wheel. Gambling device, signed Nikiel, 1930s hand made 'CARNIVAL
Metal
American Folk Art Carnival Game Wheel
Located in Surrey, BC
Excellent floor model on stand with full functioning spin. This wheel is a hand-painted example pre prohibition and like dates from the first quarter of the 19th century. Multi colo...
Wood
Antique Casino Carnival Gambling Game Wheel Wood and Iron
By Evans Gaming Company
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Antique tabletop gaming wheel. Most likely made by Evan's gaming company. Graphic painted dice in
Old Carnival Game Boards in the Style of Folk Art as Wall Art
By Craft and Folk Art Museum
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A weathered and aged worn game board used in a carnival from the 1930s with slots, painted numbers
Carnival Portable Shooting Gallery Game
Located in New Windsor, NY
used as the bullets. It was used at church carnivals in the 1960s and 1970s.
Paint, Plywood
Carnival Game Wheel
Located in Houston, TX
Step right up and take a chance on this vintage carnival game wheel. In really good condition this
Metal
Carnival Game Mug
Located in Santa Monica, CA
The ball toss was a popular carnival game during the first half of the 20th century. Carnies would
Iron
St. Louis Carnival Company Midway Carnival Game
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Abstract carnival game board. Made by the St. Louis Carnival Company. There is a faint mark on
Wood
1930s Carnival Game Wheel
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1930s wood carnival game wheel.
Wood
Large Penny Pitch Carnival Game Board
Located in Nantucket, MA
art now hangs on a wall like a sculpture. Original surface with expected wear Measures: 59” x 72” x
Plywood, Paint
Sold
H 5.5 in W 16 in D 23 in
Rare 19th Century Early American Game Board Folk Art Primitive Roulette Game
Located in Manhasset, NY
A rare and unusual American 19th century wooden Folk Art game similar to roulette in that a marble
Wood
Carnival Dart Game Wheel
Located in Surrey, BC
Fibre board game wheel in strong yellow and red paint, double sided
Wood
Wooden Carnival Ring Toss Game, circa 1900
Located in Culver City, CA
Original black, red and white paint with wood peg in the centre.
Wood, Paint
Carnival Bullseye Game, America, 1900
Located in Culver City, CA
Carnival Bullseye Game America, 1900 Painted plywood used for the carnival game "drop a punk
Plywood, Paint
Vintage Carnival Carny Game Sign
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Great subject matter! Vintage carnival sign from a "Fool The Guesser" carnival game. You know the
Wood
Giant Carnival Midway Game Wheel
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Very large graphic carnival midway game wheel. See close-ups to view the nicely alligatored paint
Wood
Early Colorful Carnival Game Wheel
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Graphic handpainted carnival gaming wheel. Excellent paint surface and numbering detail. Found in
Iron
Vintage Abstract Carnival Midway or Tavern Dart Game
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Large vintage carnival midway dart game found in the Midwest. Geometric shapes painted on wood
Wood
Vintage Carnival Midway Double Game Wheel or Gambling Wheel
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Vintage double game wheel found in the south. Carnival midway or perhaps for table gambling
Early 20th Century Carnival Game
Located in Surrey, BC
Five wooden bottles with ball, original paint in untouched condition
Leather, Wood
St. Louis Carnival Company Marble Game
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Three dimensional carnival midway marble game from the St. Louis Carnival Company. Graphic wall
Wood
Large Size American Carnival Double Gaming Wheel "Choice of Stand"
Located in Savannah, GA
This large size double very colorful standing carnival wheel is an incredibly rare gaming device
Metal
Papier-Mâché Carnival Ball Toss Game
Located in Culver City, CA
Pierrot clown and portly chef with gaping open mouths.
Wood
c. 1930's Carnival Midway Game Board.
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This c. 1930's carnival midway game board features a stapled rope grid of numbers, letters, and
Rope
c. 1930's Carnival Midway Game Wheel
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Bold and graphic red, yellow, and white painted carnival midway game wheel with blue arrows and
Iron
Giant Wheel of Chance Carnival Game Board
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This brightly colored five-by-five foot plywood board was hand painted for a carnival wheel of
1920s Antique Double-Sided Hand-Painted Game/Carnival Wheel, New York
Located in Buffalo, NY
1920s antique double-sided hand-painted game/carnival wheel. Aranee Doll Co. New York, Nice bright
Bronze, Steel
Large c. 1930's Carnival Midway Game Wheel
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Large yellow, black and red painted carnival midway game wheel.
Wood
Antique American Carnival Game Wheel, Early 20th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique American carnival game wheel, early 20th century Fine old antique game wheel for
Iron
Library of Antique Leatherbound Books
Located in Brønshøj, DK
This collection consists of 400 antique decorative books, mainly dating from 1850–1950, with most published before 1920. The books are bound in leather, many with fine gold leaf embo...
Gold Leaf
$6,500 / item
H 14 in W 36 in D 20 in
Modern Oval Coffee Table in Oak Wood Cylinder Base and Glass by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Palazzo oval coffee table with green and ivory glass sits on 2 Rift White Oak Wood pedestals by Ercole Home. This new bespoke coffee table design by Ercole Home is available today fo...
Art Glass, Walnut, Cut Glass
Carnival Midway Sideshow Banner
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Original hand-painted canvas sideshow banner for carnival midway sideshow entrance. Not signed but most likely out of Chicago Tent and Awning's banner shop. Original wood strip attac...
Canvas
$3,127
H 19 in Dm 9.5 in
Unique Arts & Crafts Hammered Brass & Opaline Glass Mosaic Pendant Light, 1920s
Located in Lisse, NL
NOTE. We are pleased to inform you that all shipments to the United States are free from import duties and tariffs and that we arrange the shipping ourselves to ensure a smooth, secu...
Metal, Brass, Wire
$34,228
H 6.3 in W 15.75 in D 5.91 in
Fossilised Skull of Prehistoric Marine Reptile the Mosasaur, 70Million Years Ago
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Upper Cretaceous, about 70-65 million years ago (Maastrichtian) Morocco The skull is reconstructed in good proportions with fossil pieces found in a phosphate mine in Morocco. I att...
Bone
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$69,636 / set
H 32.68 in W 24.02 in D 7.09 in
Pair of Victorian Cabinets with Taxidermy Quetzal by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A pair of extremely rare Victorian display cabinets with taxidermy resplendent quetzal (PHAROMACHRUS MOCINNO), cotinga and hummingbirds, attributed to Henry Ward (1812-1878) Engla...
Other
$21,835
H 106.3 in W 118.12 in D 157.49 in
French Style Wrought Iron Greenhouse with Door and Windows in White Color
Located in Marbella, ES
French style wrought iron greenhouse with doors and windows that open outwards. Ready for glass panels to be installed.
Iron
Early Sunshine Studios American Side Show Electric Chair Banner
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Early example of American sideshow banner art. Painted at the Sunshine Studio in Witchita, Kansas by Geo Bellis. Signed by artist on front and studio name on front and back. This ban...
Canvas
$230,155Sale Price|33% Off
H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
Other
French Majolica Purple Wild Rose Plate Delphin Massier Circa 1890
By Delphin Massier
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica Purple Wild Rose Plate Delphin Massier Circa 1890.
Ceramic, Majolica
Original Wood Carved Carnival Midway Poster Letterpress
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Set of three original hand-carved letterpress made by the Neal Walters Poster Company. Fantastic carnival midway scene. Games, carnival rides and acrobats. Carved with incredible det...
Wood, Paint
$30,000
H 24.25 in W 78.5 in D 9.25 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...
Aluminum
1960s English Carnival Sign
Located in High Point, NC
1960s carnival art sign from England. It is advertising a cake walk on one side of the sign, and on the back has a charming message "Have a nice Victorian day". Great sign for any co...
Wood
Victorian Nécessaire de Voyage
Located in New Orleans, LA
A work of extraordinary craftsmanship, this exquisite English vanity case is as much an item of luxury as it is of necessity. Known as a nécessaire de voyage, the case features a lux...
Velvet, Glass, Wood
The collection of original antique and vintage carnival art on 1stDibs includes paintings and posters that promoted traveling carnivals and circuses of years past as well as masks, sculptures and other works of folk art associated with widespread public celebrations that mark the start of harvest season or are rooted in religion.
The concept of “Carnival” is linked to an event that precedes Lent, the season of preparation before Easter for Christians (it may also have roots in Ancient Rome’s pagan Saturnalian festival), while the modern traveling carnival that we know — i.e., amusement fairs — existed during the 19th century in North America. The Chicago World’s Fair in 1893 was pivotal to these traveling amusement fairs.
Some of the most famous celebrations of Carnival around the world include Karneval in Germany, Carnival in Brazil and Mardi Gras in the United States. Carnival in Barbados is a traditional harvest festival. The bright colors, the caricatured masks and floats and the over-the-top nature of Carnival continue to enthrall millions across the globe.
Carnivals have always given way to impressive displays of creativity and folk art. Folk art is art created by people who are not classically trained for either utilitarian or decorative purposes. With respect to visual art in folk art, it refers to work that is reflective of a community’s culture and usually handmade by craftspeople working within a popular tradition.
Carnival art reflects the way different cultures celebrate or mark an important community event. Some examples of Carnival art include fabric dolls and marionettes that are used to tell stories and capture your imagination. Antique dolls make for striking collectibles positioned for display on any shelf in your home, while carnival masks make a bold statement as wall art. A collection of masks could create an elevated accent wall in a living room or dining room.
Browse 1stDibs to find unique antique and vintage carnival art for your space today.
At Waddesdon Manor, artist Joana Vasconcelos has installed a three-tiered patisserie inspired by the narrative tile work of her homeland. We take a look at the cake sculpture and how Portuguese tiles have been used in architecture from the 17th century to today.
The streets of fin-de-siècle Paris were set aglow with colorful poster ads, thanks to the printing techniques invented by Jules Chéret. Now, the Milwaukee Art Museum is celebrating this undersung talent in America's first solo show dedicated his exuberant works.
Expert Jeff Bridgman explains the history and meaning behind the twinkling constellations that have graced Old Glory.
The iconoclastic style setter displayed African and Oceanic art, as well as works by indigenous peoples of the Americas, alongside pieces by such major modernists as Pablo Picasso and Jackson Pollock.
Perfect for July 4th weekend, a new show at Philadelphia's Museum of the American Revolution displays an array of antique red, white and blue flags.
Designers are beginning to see this enigmatic form of folk art in a whole new light.