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Hand Painted Panels

1950s American Hand-Painted Carnival Ride Panel
1950s American Hand-Painted Carnival Ride Panel

1950s American Hand-Painted Carnival Ride Panel

Located in Chicago, IL

1950s American hand-painted carnival ride panel.

Category

Vintage 1950s North American Primitive Carnival Art

Materials

Mirror, Wood

1940s/1950s Carnival Ride Panel - Monumental Hand Painted Metal Carousel Salvage
1940s/1950s Carnival Ride Panel - Monumental Hand Painted Metal Carousel Salvage

1940s/1950s Carnival Ride Panel - Monumental Hand Painted Metal Carousel Salvage

Located in Forney, TX

painted metal ride panel! United States, circa 1940s/1950s, almost certainly from an early "sleigh-car

Category

Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Metal

Early 20th Century English Fairground Carousel Panel
Early 20th Century English Fairground Carousel Panel

Early 20th Century English Fairground Carousel Panel

Located in London, GB

century English fairground panel. From a fairground carousel ride, with the hand painted graphic “The

Category

Vintage 1920s British Edwardian Carnival Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

19th Century English Fairground Ride Panels
19th Century English Fairground Ride Panels

19th Century English Fairground Ride Panels

$3,887

H 27 in W 81 in D 1.5 in

19th Century English Fairground Ride Panels

Located in London, GB

Origin: English Condition: Fair Overview A rare pair from the turn of the century, hand painted / carved

Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Carnival Art

Materials

Pine

Circa 1900 American Ringling Brothers Circus Fairground Cart Panels Tiger & Lion
Circa 1900 American Ringling Brothers Circus Fairground Cart Panels Tiger & Lion

Circa 1900 American Ringling Brothers Circus Fairground Cart Panels Tiger & Lion

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A rare survivor, fantastically decorative pair of plaster and hand painted animal cart panels used

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Carnival Art

Materials

Plaster, Pine

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1950s American Hand-Painted Panel of Carnival Ride
1950s American Hand-Painted Panel of Carnival Ride

1950s American Hand-Painted Panel of Carnival Ride

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H 27 in W 76 in D 1.5 in

1950s American Hand-Painted Panel of Carnival Ride

Located in Chicago, IL

1950s American hand-painted panel of carnival ride.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Mirror, Wood

1930s Hand-Painted Carnival Ride Panel

1930s Hand-Painted Carnival Ride Panel

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H 69.5 in W 44 in D 1 in

1930s Hand-Painted Carnival Ride Panel

Located in Chicago, IL

Large 1930s hand-painted carnival ride metal panel on wood board.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Metal

Large 1930s Decorative Carnival Ride Hand-Painted Wood Panel

Large 1930s Decorative Carnival Ride Hand-Painted Wood Panel

Located in Chicago, IL

1930s carnival ride hand-painted wood panel.

Category

Vintage 1930s European Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Wood

Large 1930s Decorative Carnival Ride Hand-Painted Wood Panel
Large 1930s Decorative Carnival Ride Hand-Painted Wood Panel

Large 1930s Decorative Carnival Ride Hand-Painted Wood Panel

Located in Chicago, IL

Large 1930s decorative carnival ride hand-painted wood panel.  

Category

Vintage 1930s European Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Wood

Large Antique American Carnival Decorative Wood Panel

Large Antique American Carnival Decorative Wood Panel

Unavailable

H 57.75 in W 88 in D 1.25 in

Large Antique American Carnival Decorative Wood Panel

Located in Chicago, IL

Large antique American carnival hand-painted wood panel.

Category

Vintage 1920s American Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Wood

Mid-20th Century English Hand Painted Folk Art Fairground Panels
Mid-20th Century English Hand Painted Folk Art Fairground Panels

Mid-20th Century English Hand Painted Folk Art Fairground Panels

Located in London, GB

England earlier this month, this trio of hand painted signs are untouched in form and original in

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Vintage 1940s British Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Plywood

Set of 3 hand painted early 20th century folk art fairground panels
Set of 3 hand painted early 20th century folk art fairground panels

Set of 3 hand painted early 20th century folk art fairground panels

Located in London, GB

Set of 3 hand painted early 20th century folk art fairground panels Now this is cool fairground

Category

Vintage 1920s British Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Wood

Circa 1920 English Hand Painted Fairground Ghost Train Destination Stop Sign
Circa 1920 English Hand Painted Fairground Ghost Train Destination Stop Sign

Circa 1920 English Hand Painted Fairground Ghost Train Destination Stop Sign

Located in Lowestoft, GB

synthetic glass panel. Hand painted lettering and decorative gilt border, age related knocks and abrasion

Category

Vintage 1920s English Carnival Art

Materials

Wood, Paper

19th Century Italian Fairground Panels
19th Century Italian Fairground Panels

19th Century Italian Fairground Panels

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H 16.3 in W 35.44 in D 1.97 in

19th Century Italian Fairground Panels

Located in Southampton, GB

A pair of 19th Century decorative Fairground Panels with original paint. Can be hung either

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Carnival Art

Materials

Oak

The Beatles Magical Mystery Tour Fan Art Sign, circa 1967
The Beatles Magical Mystery Tour Fan Art Sign, circa 1967

The Beatles Magical Mystery Tour Fan Art Sign, circa 1967

Located in Gloucester, GB

The Beatles Magical Mystery Tour fan art sign, circa 1967 - Hand-painted on panelled pine

Category

Vintage 1960s English Carnival Art

1930s Hand-Painted Carnival Ride Yellow Panel
1930s Hand-Painted Carnival Ride Yellow Panel

1930s Hand-Painted Carnival Ride Yellow Panel

Located in Chicago, IL

Large 1930s hand-painted carnival ride metal panel on wood board. It is painted on 1930 7UP sign.

Category

Vintage 1930s North American Folk Art Signs

Materials

Metal

Hand Painted "Dance Hall" arcade canvas Panels, Exotic Genie Motif
Hand Painted "Dance Hall" arcade canvas Panels, Exotic Genie Motif

Hand Painted "Dance Hall" arcade canvas Panels, Exotic Genie Motif

Located in Buffalo, NY

Circa 1940's Hand Painted on Canvis Panels,, Salvaged from arcade Dance Hall,, Charming sudductive

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Carnival Art

Materials

Canvas, Wood

1800s Carousel Center Panel
1800s Carousel Center Panel

1800s Carousel Center Panel

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H 60 in W 38 in D 5 in

1800s Carousel Center Panel

Located in Peekskill, NY

This highly hand painted center panel dates to the early years of what is considered the Golden Age

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Wood

Wooden Carnival Panel Shooting Gallery
Wooden Carnival Panel Shooting Gallery

Wooden Carnival Panel Shooting Gallery

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H 19.69 in W 70.87 in D 1.07 in

Wooden Carnival Panel Shooting Gallery

Located in Retie, BE

Vintage hand-painted wooden decorative panel of shooting gallery. "Buy 100 bullets , hit the right

Category

Mid-20th Century Belgian Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

Tilt-A-Whirl Carnival Ride Panel
Tilt-A-Whirl Carnival Ride Panel

Tilt-A-Whirl Carnival Ride Panel

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H 24 in W 67 in D 3 in

Tilt-A-Whirl Carnival Ride Panel

Located in Seattle, WA

An extrohand-made and hand-painted single panel from the classic American carnival ride 'Tilt-a

Category

20th Century American Signs

Kentucky Derby Game Sign from a Carnival / Circus
Kentucky Derby Game Sign from a Carnival / Circus

Kentucky Derby Game Sign from a Carnival / Circus

Located in Dallas, TX

perfect piece for the Horse Racing enthusiast. This is all hand painted on a wood panel. Great colors and

Category

20th Century American Carnival Art

SET'EM UP Sign from a Carnival / Circus Game
SET'EM UP Sign from a Carnival / Circus Game

SET'EM UP Sign from a Carnival / Circus Game

Located in Dallas, TX

that's attached to a string and stick. This is all hand painted on a wood panel. Great colors and nice

Category

20th Century American Carnival Art

Red Star Dart Game Sign from a Carnival / Circus
Red Star Dart Game Sign from a Carnival / Circus

Red Star Dart Game Sign from a Carnival / Circus

Located in Dallas, TX

. This is a bright colored sign that is all hand painted on a wood panel. Great colors and nice large

Category

20th Century American Carnival Art

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1958 Danish Teak Royal Cado Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius
1958 Danish Teak Royal Cado Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius

1958 Danish Teak Royal Cado Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius

$12,650 / set

H 78 in W 126 in D 18 in

1958 Danish Teak Royal Cado Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius

By Poul Cadovius

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Highly versatile and functional Cado wall unit in walnut by Danish designer Poul Cadovius. We currently have many different Cado pieces in stock and can customize your order to incl...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Vintage Red Plastic Wall Clock from Prim, 1970s
Vintage Red Plastic Wall Clock from Prim, 1970s

Vintage Red Plastic Wall Clock from Prim, 1970s

$179

H 7.88 in W 9.45 in D 1.97 in

Vintage Red Plastic Wall Clock from Prim, 1970s

By PRIM Clocks

Located in Kojetice, CZ

Vintage bakelite wall clock was made by Prim in former Czechoslovakia during the 1970s - 1980s. It features a red plastic body with black clockface and a convex clear glass cover. Th...

Category

Vintage 1970s Czech Industrial Wall Clocks

Materials

Glass, Plastic, Bakelite

A 1930s Art Deco Hand-Carved Oak French Box
A 1930s Art Deco Hand-Carved Oak French Box

A 1930s Art Deco Hand-Carved Oak French Box

$785

H 3.15 in W 12.21 in D 7.49 in

A 1930s Art Deco Hand-Carved Oak French Box

Located in Aci Castello, IT

This is a 1930s French Art Deco hand-carved oak box, showcasing a unique blend of craftsmanship and geometric flair characteristic of the Art Deco period. Solid oak wood, noted for i...

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Oak

Rezzonico chandelier 5 arms clear Murano glass, multicolor details by Multiforme
Rezzonico chandelier 5 arms clear Murano glass, multicolor details by Multiforme

Rezzonico chandelier 5 arms clear Murano glass, multicolor details by Multiforme

By Multiforme

Located in Trebaseleghe, IT

Kia Ora chandelier 5 lights clear Murano glass with blue and ruby trims, multicolour vitreous paste details. Kia Ora is the combination of the traditional Venetian structure with g...

Category

2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

A corner sofa by J.M. Middelraad for H. Pander & Zn, circa 1900, The Netherlands
A corner sofa by J.M. Middelraad for H. Pander & Zn, circa 1900, The Netherlands

A corner sofa by J.M. Middelraad for H. Pander & Zn, circa 1900, The Netherlands

By H.Pander & Zonen

Located in Delft, NL

A corner sofa by J.M. Middelraad for H. Pander & Zn A corner sofa with fabric upholstery. The beautiful hand-carved details in Art Nouveau patterns and dragonflies, as well as on th...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Palmwood

Willy Guhl Tilted Planters
Willy Guhl Tilted Planters

Willy Guhl Tilted Planters

$1,650 / item

H 16.5 in Dm 25 in

Willy Guhl Tilted Planters

By Willy Guhl

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Tilted concrete "soup-cup" planters by Swiss Architect Willy Guhl. Great patina and coloring to each planter. Excellent vintage condition. Great planter and standalone sculpture for ...

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Cement

Large Antique Italian Church Carved Gilt Polychrome Tabernacle Altar Niche
Large Antique Italian Church Carved Gilt Polychrome Tabernacle Altar Niche

Large Antique Italian Church Carved Gilt Polychrome Tabernacle Altar Niche

Located in Forney, TX

A magnificent large rare and most impressive Italian baldachin tabernacle altar niche / altarpiece. circa 1800 Exquisitely hand-crafted in Italy in the early 19th century, this extr...

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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Baroque Religious Items

Materials

Enamel

Pair of Brass and Opaline Glass Wall Lamps by Glashütte Limburg, 1960s
Pair of Brass and Opaline Glass Wall Lamps by Glashütte Limburg, 1960s

Pair of Brass and Opaline Glass Wall Lamps by Glashütte Limburg, 1960s

By Glashütte Limburg

Located in Hagenbach, DE

This pair of distinguished Limburg wall lamps, crafted in the 1960s, exemplifies the superior quality and precision of German workmanship. The lamp is elegantly designed with a brass...

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Rare Mid century Danish Teak Wall Unit with 3 cabinets, by Sven Ellekaer, 1960
Rare Mid century Danish Teak Wall Unit with 3 cabinets, by Sven Ellekaer, 1960

Rare Mid century Danish Teak Wall Unit with 3 cabinets, by Sven Ellekaer, 1960

By Sven Ellekaer

Located in Gaggenau, DE

Rare Big Mid century Danish Teak Wall Unit with 3 cabinets by Sven Ellekaer , Denmark, 1960s Danish design by Sven Ellekaer Design year: 1960s Dimensions: : 24 ---- 40 D x 305 ...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Wooden Hand Crafted Trench Folk Art Toy Castle Medieval Knight, German, 1910s
Wooden Hand Crafted Trench Folk Art Toy Castle Medieval Knight, German, 1910s

Wooden Hand Crafted Trench Folk Art Toy Castle Medieval Knight, German, 1910s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Offered is an absolutely stunning toy castle, it is a beautiful example of early 20th century trench folk art, German handmade craft. The architectural detailing in the crenellated t...

Category

Early 20th Century German Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Chrome & Glass Skyscraper Directory Sign
Art Deco Chrome & Glass Skyscraper Directory Sign

Art Deco Chrome & Glass Skyscraper Directory Sign

$1,395Sale Price|44% Off

H 25 in W 25 in D 1 in

Art Deco Chrome & Glass Skyscraper Directory Sign

Located in Hanover, MA

Vintage 1940's chrome frame building directory sign with beveled glass double panels. This came from the famous Boston (North End) restaurant 'Joe Tecce's' which closed in 2010 after...

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Picture Frames

Materials

Chrome, Steel, Aluminum

Folk Art Wedding Chest, dated 1718
Folk Art Wedding Chest, dated 1718

Folk Art Wedding Chest, dated 1718

$1,847

H 27.96 in W 50.4 in D 22.45 in

Folk Art Wedding Chest, dated 1718

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A large pine wedding chest from 1718. The illustrations are traditional, featuring flowers and tulips and a village scene on the sides. The chest was part of a dowry package and woul...

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Antique 1710s German Folk Art Painted Furniture

Materials

Pine

Folk Art Carnival Motorized Ferris Wheel
Folk Art Carnival Motorized Ferris Wheel

Folk Art Carnival Motorized Ferris Wheel

$1,450

H 19 in W 15 in D 12 in

Folk Art Carnival Motorized Ferris Wheel

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

1838 Custom made Carnival Folk Art motorized ferris wheel . Rotates with small lights added set on a wood base

Category

Vintage 1950s Carnival Art

Materials

Metal

Dutch 19th Century Folk Art Architectural Mansion Pigeon / Birdcage
Dutch 19th Century Folk Art Architectural Mansion Pigeon / Birdcage

Dutch 19th Century Folk Art Architectural Mansion Pigeon / Birdcage

$4,287Sale Price|28% Off

H 27.56 in W 45.28 in D 17.33 in

Dutch 19th Century Folk Art Architectural Mansion Pigeon / Birdcage

Located in Buisson, FR

Beautiful and unique Dutch Folk art Pigeon/birdcage in the form of a manor . This type of birdcages were made in the North of he Netherlands . They were miniature versions of the ori...

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Antique 19th Century Dutch Folk Art Bird Cages

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Corner Sofa
Mid-Century Modern Corner Sofa

Mid-Century Modern Corner Sofa

$2,600 / set

H 30 in W 30 in D 50 in

Mid-Century Modern Corner Sofa

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This unique two-piece sectional sofa features vintage vinyl upholstery and a sturdy American walnut frame. Each piece features one brass studded sculpted armrest, can be placed side ...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Walnut, Faux Leather

Decorative Architectural Column Capital
Decorative Architectural Column Capital

Decorative Architectural Column Capital

$1,520Sale Price|20% Off

H 94.5 in W 22 in D 5 in

Decorative Architectural Column Capital

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Decorative Architectural Gold leaf column with Corinthian capital and antiqued mirror.

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Vintage 1950s Spanish Pedestals and Columns

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Mirror

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Hand Painted Panels For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of hand painted panels available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct hand painted panels — often made from wood, plywood and fabric — can elevate any home. Hand painted panels have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Hand painted panels are generally popular furniture pieces, but Folk Art, Mid-Century Modern and Victorian styles are often sought at 1stDibs.

How Much are Hand Painted Panels?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,741, while they’re typically $350 on the low end and $12,500 highest priced.

Finding the Right Carnival Art for You

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.

Questions About Hand Painted Panels
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, each and every Fornasetti design is hand made and hand painted. The colors are expertly applied by painters, ensuring no two items are alike. You’ll find a variety of Fornasetti designs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To tell if a plate is hand-painted, examine it closely and inspect the painting with a magnifier. If the design is hand-painted, there are bound to be irregularities in at least a few places. Transfer prints will look much more uniform. Feel the plate's surface to see if you can detect areas with more texture — an indication of hand painting. Shop a wide collection of hand-painted plates from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    To tell if pottery is hand-painted, examine its surface closely with a magnifying glass. Often, the hand-painting process leaves behind visible brushstrokes that you can see when you magnify the piece. Also, slight variations in patterns may indicate that a person completed the detail work rather than a machine. If you need assistance evaluating your pottery, take it to a certified appraiser or other knowledgeable expert. Explore a diverse assortment of pottery on 1stDibs.