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Industrial Signs

INDUSTRIAL STYLE

Industrial floor lamps, bar stools, desks and other industrial-style furnishings have experienced a resurgence in popularity with the rise of interest in minimalist design.

It's a look that celebrates the past even as it suggests vigor, productivity and brawn. The newly chic industrial style of decor repurposes the simple, sturdy furniture of an earlier world of commerce — brushed-metal storage cabinets and display shelves, task lamps and pendant lights with enameled shades, work tables with worn wooden tops and cast-iron bases — and couples them with aesthetic touches emblematic of energy and optimism, from bright upholstery fabrics to flowers.

The rise in prominence of the industrial style has come hand-in-hand with the residential repurposing of former manufacturing and warehouse districts throughout the United States, Canada and Europe. In many loft apartments created in shuttered factories, the architectural envelope has been left intact.

Industrial-style interiors feature elements like raw brick walls, exposed steel beams and oak floors whose history is written in every pit and gouge. Iron and glass transom windows give definition and interest to small kitchen areas anchored by kitchen islands made of marble, steel and brass, while taxidermy or vintage neon signs serve as wall art in living rooms dotted with leather club chairs. Patina is the keynote to a decor in sync with such surroundings. 

On 1stDibs you will find industrial furniture designs that wear their age beautifully — and were built to last.

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Style: Industrial
Brooklyn NYC Subway Destination Roll c.1900-1910
Brooklyn NYC Subway Destination Roll c.1900-1910

Brooklyn NYC Subway Destination Roll c.1900-1910

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT Antique metal hand-cranked subway destination roll with bronze handle and multiple stops in Brooklyn, New York City. Marked "No. 2 Lower Destination". CREATOR Unknown. Ne...

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Early 20th Century Industrial Signs

Materials

Bronze, Steel

Antique Reverse Painted Double-Sided French Cafe Restaurant Trade Sign. c.1920
Antique Reverse Painted Double-Sided French Cafe Restaurant Trade Sign. c.1920

Antique Reverse Painted Double-Sided French Cafe Restaurant Trade Sign. c.1920

Located in London, GB

A vintage French Café double sided trade sign. c.1930 Constructed from reverse painted glass, with crinkle foil lettering reading Café - Casse‑Croûte - Restaurant. Framed in its ori...

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1930s French Vintage Industrial Signs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Blue Plastic Illuminated Letter R, 1970s
Vintage Blue Plastic Illuminated Letter R, 1970s

Vintage Blue Plastic Illuminated Letter R, 1970s

Located in Kojetice, CZ

This vintage industrial blue plastic illuminated letter R was made in Italy during the 1970s and comes from an old advertising banner. It is equipped with a LED strip. The letter can...

Category

1970s Italian Vintage Industrial Signs

Materials

Plastic

Antique Hand Painted Double-Sided French Cafe Wall Trade Sign. c.1920
Antique Hand Painted Double-Sided French Cafe Wall Trade Sign. c.1920

Antique Hand Painted Double-Sided French Cafe Wall Trade Sign. c.1920

Located in London, GB

A mid-20th century hand painted French trade sign. c.1940 Double sided French trade sign for CAFES MAURICE, a company still in existence today. Wonderful patination and depth of col...

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1940s English Vintage Industrial Signs

Materials

Metal

Large Channel Letter A Circus Lettering Advertising Sign from the the 1960s
Large Channel Letter A Circus Lettering Advertising Sign from the the 1960s

Large Channel Letter A Circus Lettering Advertising Sign from the the 1960s

Located in Vienna, AT

A beautiful and decorative large vintage tin channel letter “A” made of sheet metal, painted in a vibrant yellow with red sides. It is dated around the 1960s, though it may be older....

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Mid-20th Century Austrian Industrial Signs

Materials

Sheet Metal, Tin

Large Vintage Yellow Iron Facade Letter Š, 1960s
Large Vintage Yellow Iron Facade Letter Š, 1960s

Large Vintage Yellow Iron Facade Letter Š, 1960s

Located in Kojetice, CZ

This vintage industrial facade letter “Š” was made during the 1960s in former Czechoslovakia and comes from an old inscription POŠTA. In czech language Post Office. The weight of th...

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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Signs

Materials

Iron

Mid Century Street Painted Metal Sandwich Sign Danger Electrical Men Workingr
Mid Century Street Painted Metal Sandwich Sign Danger Electrical Men Workingr

Mid Century Street Painted Metal Sandwich Sign Danger Electrical Men Workingr

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Rare to find a industrial sandwich sign with such specific detailed writing concerning electrical wires DANGER! Multi colored to bring attention. Sturdy with lots of surface rust, or...

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1960s American Vintage Industrial Signs

Materials

Metal, Steel

'Donuts Cafe' Neon Sign, 1990s USA
'Donuts Cafe' Neon Sign, 1990s USA

'Donuts Cafe' Neon Sign, 1990s USA

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A lovely vintage neon sign that reads Donuts Cafe, perfect for adding a nostalgic touch to your space. Taken down from a Los Angeles restaurant on Hollywood Blvd. This little sign fe...

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1990s North American Industrial Signs

Materials

Glass, Acrylic

Early 20th Century City of Westminster London Antique Milk Glass Street Sign
Early 20th Century City of Westminster London Antique Milk Glass Street Sign

Early 20th Century City of Westminster London Antique Milk Glass Street Sign

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous early milk glass street sign from the City of Westminster London. Original wood frame in excellent vintage condition. A couple of cracks in the glass on right lower corner. ...

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1910s English Vintage Industrial Signs

Materials

Milk Glass, Hardwood

Wood Framed Glass Two-Sided Electric Sign, circa 1930
Wood Framed Glass Two-Sided Electric Sign, circa 1930

Wood Framed Glass Two-Sided Electric Sign, circa 1930

Located in Surrey, BC

This is a very rare one of a kind automotive collector item. Cantilevered cast iron sign for Brighton Garage. Two-sided, electrified sign with its lettering reverse-painted on glass...

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1930s Canadian Vintage Industrial Signs

Materials

Iron

Breitling Retail Store Display Advertising Sign
Breitling Retail Store Display Advertising Sign

Breitling Retail Store Display Advertising Sign

By Breitling

Located in Forney, TX

A scarce vintage Breitling watch three-dimensional retail store advertising display stand window sign. Rare large free-standing example, only given to select dealers, featuring a tall rectangular solid wood frame, raised chrome Breitling letters, over a yellow jet plane in sculptural relief form, on a most distinctive artistically distressed background; the reverse finished with a flueele fabric and adorned with the Breitling 1884 logo; rising on metal feet. Dimensions: (approx) 29.5" High, 24.5" Wide, 5.5" Deep Condition Report: Great original unrestored vintage condition. Presents well. Some condition issues/retaining vintage character marks and charm, including scattered nicks, mainly to the front top right frame, minor scuffs to the letters, scratches, slight bend to left foot pad, all typical wear consistent with age and indicative of industrial use. At the time of writing this, we also have some other luxury watch store signage / merchandising displays, including Rolex, Panerai, Cartier, antique clock...

Category

Late 20th Century Industrial Signs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Vintage Red Iron Facade Letter C, 1970s
Vintage Red Iron Facade Letter C, 1970s

Vintage Red Iron Facade Letter C, 1970s

Located in Kojetice, CZ

This vintage industrial facade letter “C” was made during the 1970s in France and comes from an old advertising banner. The weight of the letter is 0,5 kg.

Category

1970s French Vintage Industrial Signs

Materials

Iron

Vintage Illuminated  Letter P , 1970s
Vintage Illuminated  Letter P , 1970s

Vintage Illuminated Letter P , 1970s

Located in Kojetice, CZ

This vintage industrial illuminated facade letter P was made in Italy during the 1970s and comes from an old advertising banner. It features a black bakelite body and a white plexigl...

Category

1970s Italian Vintage Industrial Signs

Materials

Bakelite, Plexiglass

Large Scale Vintage New York City Bus or Subway Roll, Brooklyn-Queens , 8th ave
Large Scale Vintage New York City Bus or Subway Roll, Brooklyn-Queens , 8th ave

Large Scale Vintage New York City Bus or Subway Roll, Brooklyn-Queens , 8th ave

Located in Buffalo, NY

Large Scale Vintage New York City Bus or Subway Roll, Brooklyn-Queens , 8th ave... Over 11 feet !! Great old sign, double sided.

Category

1940s American Vintage Industrial Signs

Materials

Korhogo Cloth, Canvas

Vintage Dark Red Illuminated Letter Z , 1980s
Vintage Dark Red Illuminated Letter Z , 1980s

Vintage Dark Red Illuminated Letter Z , 1980s

Located in Kojetice, CZ

This vintage industrial plastic dark red facade illuminated letter Z was made in Italy during the 1970s and comes from an old advertising banner. It is equipped with a LED strip. .T...

Category

1980s Italian Vintage Industrial Signs

Materials

Plastic

Vintage Blue Plastic Illuminated Letter Z , 1970s
Vintage Blue Plastic Illuminated Letter Z , 1970s

Vintage Blue Plastic Illuminated Letter Z , 1970s

Located in Kojetice, CZ

This vintage industrial blue plastic illuminated letter A was made in Italy during the 1970s and comes from an old advertising banner. It is equipped with a LED strip. The letter can...

Category

1970s Italian Vintage Industrial Signs

Materials

Plastic

Vintage Double Sided Metal Motor Oil Sign c.1930
Vintage Double Sided Metal Motor Oil Sign c.1930

Vintage Double Sided Metal Motor Oil Sign c.1930

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT An original distressed double sided metal sign "Super Motor Oil" on one side and "Sonoco Hottest Brand Going" on the other side. CREATOR Unknown. DATE OF MANUFACTURE ...

Category

Early 20th Century Industrial Signs

Materials

Metal

Large Vintage Yellow Iron Facade Letter O, 1960s
Large Vintage Yellow Iron Facade Letter O, 1960s

Large Vintage Yellow Iron Facade Letter O, 1960s

Located in Kojetice, CZ

This vintage industrial facade letter “O” was made during the 1960s in former Czechoslovakia and comes from an old facade inscription POŠTA. In czech language Post Office. The weight...

Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Signs

Materials

Iron

Pink Neon 'Hustle' Sign, 2010 USA
Pink Neon 'Hustle' Sign, 2010 USA

Pink Neon 'Hustle' Sign, 2010 USA

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Massive pink neon sign mounted on white acrylic board. Sign depicts a large hashtag and the word hustle in cursive lettering. Light pink hue to neon. Great condition. Difference in c...

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2010s North American Industrial Signs

Materials

Glass, Acrylic

Bell System Telephone Double Sided Flange Porcelain Sign
Bell System Telephone Double Sided Flange Porcelain Sign

Bell System Telephone Double Sided Flange Porcelain Sign

Located in San Mateo, CA

Flange mount double sided Bell public telephone porcelain sign. The porcelain has good color. There are some losses around the edges and in the sign.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Signs

Materials

Steel

Vintage Red Iron Facade Letter Z, 1970s
Vintage Red Iron Facade Letter Z, 1970s

Vintage Red Iron Facade Letter Z, 1970s

Located in Kojetice, CZ

This vintage industrial facade letter “Z” was made during the 1970s in Italy and comes from an old advertising banner. The weight of the letter is 1 kg.

Category

1970s Italian Vintage Industrial Signs

Materials

Iron

Vintage Blue Plastic Illuminated Letter R , 1970s
Vintage Blue Plastic Illuminated Letter R , 1970s

Vintage Blue Plastic Illuminated Letter R , 1970s

Located in Kojetice, CZ

This vintage industrial blue plastic illuminated letter “ r “ was made in Italy during the 1970s and comes from an old advertising banner. It is equipped with a LED strip .The weight...

Category

1970s Italian Vintage Industrial Signs

Materials

Plastic

Early Danish Double Sided Neon Bakery Sign
Early Danish Double Sided Neon Bakery Sign

Early Danish Double Sided Neon Bakery Sign

Located in Peekskill, NY

When we first found this neon sign our restorer was excited to work on it. He believes that the sign was a handmade and one-off being produced by a skilled metal fabricator. It was most likely used outside a small shop in Denmark. This is a traditional sign used for a Danish Bakery...

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Early 20th Century Danish Industrial Signs

Materials

Steel

Vintage Illuminated Letter E , 1980s
Vintage Illuminated Letter E , 1980s

Vintage Illuminated Letter E , 1980s

Located in Kojetice, CZ

This vintage industrial illuminated letter E was made in Italy during the 1980s and comes from an old advertising banner. It features a vhite metal body and a white plexiglass cover....

Category

1980s Italian Vintage Industrial Signs

Materials

Iron

Vintage Italian PIZZA Sign. 1970s
Vintage Italian PIZZA Sign. 1970s

Vintage Italian PIZZA Sign. 1970s

Located in Kojetice, CZ

Vintage industrial grey iron sing “PIZZA”. Set of five letters was made during the 1970s in Italy. Dimensions : Total width : 110 cm, Height : 30 cm ,Depth : 5 cm, Depth with wa...

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1970s Italian Vintage Industrial Signs

Materials

Iron

Early 20th Century Pharmacist Figural Trade Sign
Early 20th Century Pharmacist Figural Trade Sign

Early 20th Century Pharmacist Figural Trade Sign

Located in Dekalb, IL

Antique figural painted tin trade sign. This piece takes the form of an antique mortar and pestle, one of the most important tools used by practitioners of medicine for centuries. T...

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Signs

Materials

Tin

Hand Painted Wooden Circus Ticket Office Sign
Hand Painted Wooden Circus Ticket Office Sign

Hand Painted Wooden Circus Ticket Office Sign

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT A hand painted circus ticket office sign. CREATOR Unknown. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.2000-2005. MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Painted Wood. CONDITION Good. Wear con...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Industrial Signs

Materials

Wood

20th Century Blacksmith's Sign on Custom Mount
20th Century Blacksmith's Sign on Custom Mount

20th Century Blacksmith's Sign on Custom Mount

Located in Chicago, IL

A bold and striking 20th century American blacksmith's sign with an arm swinging a hammer against a block of metal on an anvil, and with sparks flying from the impact. We've had this...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Signs

Materials

Steel

Vintage Advertising Letter N, 1950s
Vintage Advertising Letter N, 1950s

Vintage Advertising Letter N, 1950s

Located in Kojetice, CZ

This vintage letter comes from an old advertising banner. It is made from dyed concrete. It weighs 6 kg.

Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Signs

Materials

Concrete

Late 19th Century Milk Glass London England Westminister Kemble Street Sign
Late 19th Century Milk Glass London England Westminister Kemble Street Sign

Late 19th Century Milk Glass London England Westminister Kemble Street Sign

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous etched milk glass street sign from the City of Westminster, England. Original Arts & Crafts style frame in excellent vintage condition.

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1920s English Vintage Industrial Signs

Materials

Milk Glass, Oak

OPEN ANTiQUES VINTAGE SHOP SIGN WITH THOMAS CHIPPENDALE TABLE AND POINTING HAND
OPEN ANTiQUES VINTAGE SHOP SIGN WITH THOMAS CHIPPENDALE TABLE AND POINTING HAND

OPEN ANTiQUES VINTAGE SHOP SIGN WITH THOMAS CHIPPENDALE TABLE AND POINTING HAND

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage Open Antiques shop display folding sign Please note the delivery fee listed is just a g...

Category

20th Century English Industrial Signs

Materials

Wood

Classic Motion Action Ad Neon Advertizing Clock
Classic Motion Action Ad Neon Advertizing Clock

Classic Motion Action Ad Neon Advertizing Clock

By Neon Products

Located in Buffalo, NY

Classic Motion Action Ad Neon Advertizing Clock.. Wonderful light blue neon,aLL Original., Clock working and keeping perfect time,, Outer wood case in original condition,, Top finish...

Category

1950s American Vintage Industrial Signs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Blue Illuminated Letter Y, 1980s
Vintage Blue Illuminated Letter Y, 1980s

Vintage Blue Illuminated Letter Y, 1980s

Located in Kojetice, CZ

This vintage industrial blue illuminated letter Y was made in Netherlands during the 1980s and comes from the old advertising banner. I featuers a grey iron b...

Category

1980s Dutch Vintage Industrial Signs

Materials

Iron

C1945 Cast Aluminum Trade Sign Form of a Key Keil Charlestown N.H. Keys Made
C1945 Cast Aluminum Trade Sign Form of a Key Keil Charlestown N.H. Keys Made

C1945 Cast Aluminum Trade Sign Form of a Key Keil Charlestown N.H. Keys Made

By Keil Company

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous cast aluminum trade sign circa 1945 depicting a actual key in red and silver. Perfect casting which retains its true color and material. Keil from Charlestown N.H. cast into...

Category

1940s American Vintage Industrial Signs

Materials

Aluminum

Hand Painted Studebaker Wagons Sign c.1930
Hand Painted Studebaker Wagons Sign c.1930

Hand Painted Studebaker Wagons Sign c.1930

By Studebaker

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT An original Studebaker hand-painted wooden sign, originally from a 1930s wagon shop. Emblazoned with "Studebaker Wagons" at the center and "New" and "Used" on either side, thi...

Category

Early 20th Century Industrial Signs

Materials

Wood

Decommissioned Heavy Steel 24" Octagon STOP Sign Red Porcelain Enamel 1954-1964
Decommissioned Heavy Steel 24" Octagon STOP Sign Red Porcelain Enamel 1954-1964

Decommissioned Heavy Steel 24" Octagon STOP Sign Red Porcelain Enamel 1954-1964

By U.S. Government

Located in Red Lion, PA

This authentic Vintage American 1954–1964 Decommissioned Red STOP Sign is a rare mid-century relic of U.S. automotive history. Crafted from heavy-gauge enamel on steel, this 24" x 24...

Category

20th Century American Industrial Signs

Materials

Metal, Steel

Vintage Advertising Letter I, 1950s
Vintage Advertising Letter I, 1950s

Vintage Advertising Letter I, 1950s

Located in Kojetice, CZ

This vintage letter I comes from an old advertising banner. It is made from dyed concrete. Weight: 2 kg.

Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Signs

Materials

Concrete

St Paul’s Churchyard, City of London Glass Edwardian Street Sign
St Paul’s Churchyard, City of London Glass Edwardian Street Sign

St Paul’s Churchyard, City of London Glass Edwardian Street Sign

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

St Paul’s Churchyard, City of London glass Edwardian Street Sign This is a City of London Street sign, it is set in its Cast Iron Frame, it is ma...

Category

Early 20th Century Industrial Signs

Materials

Iron

Vintage Czech Shop Sign, 1960s
Vintage Czech Shop Sign, 1960s

Vintage Czech Shop Sign, 1960s

Located in Wien, AT

This set of shop sign letters is made of steel sheet and spells out the Czech words "Smisene Zbozi" in upper case which is Czech for grocery store. Restored thick steel sheet with ve...

Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Signs

Materials

Steel

Early 20th Century Royal Loans Single Sided Porcelain Neon Sign
Early 20th Century Royal Loans Single Sided Porcelain Neon Sign

Early 20th Century Royal Loans Single Sided Porcelain Neon Sign

Located in Dekalb, IL

A large double-element neon sign advertising Royal Loans, built with both neon tubing and a surrounding field of incandescent marquee bulbs. The black porcelain face is lettered "ROY...

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Signs

Materials

Steel

Oversize Antique Industrial Electric Service Hand-Painted Wooden Sign
Oversize Antique Industrial Electric Service Hand-Painted Wooden Sign

Oversize Antique Industrial Electric Service Hand-Painted Wooden Sign

Located in Dekalb, IL

Antique wooden industrial repair shop sign. This extravagant sign was once used to advertise industrial electric repair, and only needed to chop down three trees to make it. The sig...

Category

Early 20th Century Industrial Signs

Materials

Wood

Vintage "Cabins" Single Sided Porcelain Neon Sign
Vintage "Cabins" Single Sided Porcelain Neon Sign

Vintage "Cabins" Single Sided Porcelain Neon Sign

Located in Dekalb, IL

Vintage neon sign advertising cabins for rent. This piece features a bold Bauhaus-style font in white set against a dark background. The lettering has been traced in a turquoise neon...

Category

1940s American Vintage Industrial Signs

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Massive Antique Garage Sign
Massive Antique Garage Sign

Massive Antique Garage Sign

Located in Dekalb, IL

Carved and painted dimensional lettering adorned to a large painted plank to advertise a service station/car repair garage. 145.5" W x 25" H

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Signs

Materials

Wood

Vintage Blue Plastic Illuminated Letter A , 1970s
Vintage Blue Plastic Illuminated Letter A , 1970s

Vintage Blue Plastic Illuminated Letter A , 1970s

Located in Kojetice, CZ

This vintage industrial blue plastic illuminated letter A was made in Italy during the 1970s and comes from an old advertising banner. It is equipped with a LED strip. The letter can...

Category

1970s Italian Vintage Industrial Signs

Materials

Plastic

Mounted Asafo Flag of Ghana c.1820-1920
Mounted Asafo Flag of Ghana c.1820-1920

Mounted Asafo Flag of Ghana c.1820-1920

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT Contact us for more shipping quotes: S16 Home San Francisco. An original Asafo flag depicting the Fante people of Ghana, Africa and the Union Jack of the United Kingdom. Mou...

Category

19th Century Antique Industrial Signs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Vintage Grey Illuminated Letter R , 1970s
Vintage Grey Illuminated Letter R , 1970s

Vintage Grey Illuminated Letter R , 1970s

Located in Kojetice, CZ

This vintage industrial illuminated letter “ R “ was made in Germany during the 1970s and comes from an old advertising banner. It features a black metal body and a grey plastic cove...

Category

1970s German Vintage Industrial Signs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Minneapolis-Moline SSP Neon Sign
Vintage Minneapolis-Moline SSP Neon Sign

Vintage Minneapolis-Moline SSP Neon Sign

Located in Dekalb, IL

c. 1930s/1940s; Minneapolis Moline Power Implement Co. - Hopkins/Minneapolis, MN Vintage single-sided porcelain tractor company neon sign. This piece advertises Minneapolis-Moline,...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Signs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Sherwin Williams DSP Storefront Flange Sign
Vintage Sherwin Williams DSP Storefront Flange Sign

Vintage Sherwin Williams DSP Storefront Flange Sign

Located in Dekalb, IL

c. 1930s-1940s; Sherwin-Williams Company - Cleveland, OH, USA Double-sided flange-mounted porcelain sign featuring the iconic "Cover the Earth" globe graphic, with a tilted paint ca...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Signs

Materials

Metal

Early 20th Century SSP Optometry Trade Sign
Early 20th Century SSP Optometry Trade Sign

Early 20th Century SSP Optometry Trade Sign

Located in Dekalb, IL

Single-sided porcelain enamel trade sign featuring a stylized portrait of a young boy wearing round spectacles, rendered in warm tones with pale blue lenses. Beneath the portrait sit...

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Signs

Materials

Metal

Vintage WDC Pipe Display Stand by Wm. Demuth & Co.
Vintage WDC Pipe Display Stand by Wm. Demuth & Co.

Vintage WDC Pipe Display Stand by Wm. Demuth & Co.

Located in Dekalb, IL

c. 1910s-1920s; Wm. Demuth & Company - New York City, NY Lithographed countertop advertising display featuring a portrait of a pipe smoker above the triangular WDC logo, with four i...

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Signs

Materials

Metal

Vintage “East Building” Painted Wood Directional Sign
Vintage “East Building” Painted Wood Directional Sign

Vintage “East Building” Painted Wood Directional Sign

Located in Dekalb, IL

Long, hand-painted wooden directional sign reading "EAST BUILDING," rendered in bold block lettering over a heavily weathered white ground. The surface shows extensive age with flaki...

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Signs

Materials

Iron

Abbott Pharmaceutical Prescriptions Reverse Glass Sign
Abbott Pharmaceutical Prescriptions Reverse Glass Sign

Abbott Pharmaceutical Prescriptions Reverse Glass Sign

Located in Dekalb, IL

c. 1930s-1940s; Abbott Laboratories - Chicago, IL Reverse-painted on glass (ROG) advertising sign for Abbott Pharmaceuticals, featuring a bold black field with cream cartouche and r...

Category

1930s American Vintage Industrial Signs

Materials

Metal

Antique “Auditorium Court” Stained Glass Transom Sign
Antique “Auditorium Court” Stained Glass Transom Sign

Antique “Auditorium Court” Stained Glass Transom Sign

Located in Dekalb, IL

Stained glass transom panel reading "AUDITORIUM COURT," executed in white glass lettering set against a mottled green glass field. The lettering is formed from individually cut piece...

Category

1930s American Vintage Industrial Signs

Materials

Glass, Oak

Large Early 20th Century American Usg Sheetrock Advertising Porcelain Sign
Large Early 20th Century American Usg Sheetrock Advertising Porcelain Sign

Large Early 20th Century American Usg Sheetrock Advertising Porcelain Sign

Located in Forney, TX

A scarce antique, circa 1920s /1930s, USG (United States Gypsum) porcelain enameled advertising sign, early 20th century, industrial American Art Deco Modern taste. The large blu...

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Signs

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Large Vintage Green Iron Facade Letter A, 1970s
Large Vintage Green Iron Facade Letter A, 1970s

Large Vintage Green Iron Facade Letter A, 1970s

Located in Kojetice, CZ

This vintage industrial facade letter “ A “was made during the 1970s in former Czechoslovakia and comes from an old advertising banner. The weight of the letter is 4,5 kg.

Category

1970s Czech Vintage Industrial Signs

Materials

Iron

Large Vintage Grey Iron Facade Letter C , 1970s
Large Vintage Grey Iron Facade Letter C , 1970s

Large Vintage Grey Iron Facade Letter C , 1970s

Located in Kojetice, CZ

This vintage industrial facade letter “C” was made during the 1970s in Italy and comes from an old advertising banner. The weight of the letter is 1,5 kg.

Category

1970s Italian Vintage Industrial Signs

Materials

Iron

Industrial signs for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Industrial signs for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Early 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage signs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include folk art and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with iron, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Industrial signs made in a specific country, there are North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for signs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $3,800 and tops out at $3,800 while the average work can sell for $3,800.