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Wooden Giraffe Sculpture Carnival Art Folk Art
Located in Antwerp, BE
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In vintage condition with traces of age and use, but a charming piece !
Carnival Art animals
Category
Mid-20th Century French Folk Art Retro Carnival Art
Materials
Wood
Tossing Game Paper Mâché 'Laurel and Hardy' Carnival Art, 1930s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Ball toss carnival game known as "Passe Boule (France)" often depicting a figure to be ridiculed
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Retro Carnival Art
Materials
Paper
Wooden Elephant Sculpture, Carnival Art, Folk Art
Located in Antwerp, BE
, but a charming piece !
Carnival Art animals - Carnival Elephant - Elephant Sculpture - Wooden
Category
Mid-20th Century French Folk Art Retro Carnival Art
Materials
Wood
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
Category
1960s English Folk Art Retro Carnival Art
Materials
Wood
Prince and Tina Turner Carnival Banner
Located in Antwerp, BE
banner was used as side banner at the bumper car - Dodgem car attraction.
It's Carnival Art on solid
Category
Late 20th Century Belgian Retro Carnival Art
Materials
Canvas
Carousel Carved Wood Fire Man Sculpture, Wilhelm Hennecke Germany, 1950s
By Hennecke
Located in Antwerp, BE
carnival art sculptures.
Not many of these original wooden fireman sculptures still exists, so they are
Category
Mid-20th Century German American Craftsman Retro Carnival Art
Materials
Wood
H 11.42 in. W 27.56 in. D 8.67 in.
Black Carousel Horse, Wood Horse Sculpture on Metal Base, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Object - Carousel - Carnival Art.
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Retro Carnival Art
Materials
Wood
Collector's Carousel Tin, Mari Pritchard, 1982
Located in Antwerp, BE
for the carnival art collector.
As this tin is not small it can be used as a storage tin or storage
Category
Late 20th Century North American Retro Carnival Art
Materials
Metal
Large Folk Art Wooden Merry-Go-Round Model
Located in Antwerp, BE
Roundabout has been handmade.
Great example of Carnival Art - Folk Art with miniature handmade wooden
Category
Mid-20th Century European Retro Carnival Art
Materials
Iron
Unusual Vintage Paper Mache Folk Art, Parade "Carnival" Mask
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual vintage papier mâché Folk Art..parade "carnival" theater mask.
Category
1960s American Folk Art Retro Carnival Art
Materials
Paper
Carnival Midway Sideshow Banner
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Original hand-painted canvas sideshow banner for carnival midway sideshow entrance. Not signed but
Category
1950s American Folk Art Retro Carnival Art
Materials
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
Category
1950s American Retro Carnival Art
Materials
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
Category
1950s Folk Art Retro Carnival Art
Materials
Wood
3 Leather Italian Carnival Masks
Located in Tarrytown, NY
3 leather Italian carnival masks.
Category
1990s Retro Carnival Art
Materials
Leather
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
Category
1950s American Folk Art Retro Carnival Art
Materials
Wood
Carnival Midway Flashing Sputnik Light
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Vintage flashing Sputnik light from carnival midway. Real attention grabber. One side has old
Category
1950s American Steampunk Retro Carnival Art
Materials
Plastic
HC Evans 'Mike' Carnival Punk Knock Down
By H.C. Evans & Co.
Located in Santa Monica, CA
HC Evans carnival punk from the collection of a carny who worked at the Long Beach Pike. Gaffed so
Category
1950s American Folk Art Retro Carnival Art
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Wood
Vintage 1970s Collection of Boardwalk Souvenir 7up Bottles Carnival Game Art
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Set of five. Old time Boardwalk game prizes, measure: 20 inches high.
Category
1970s American American Craftsman Retro Carnival Art
Materials
Glass
Carousel Donald Duck Figurine Carnival Ride
Located in Antwerp, BE
Donald Duck carnival ride or children's ride.
A carousel Donald Duck in bright colors which makes
Category
Late 20th Century European Retro Carnival Art
Materials
Polyester
Vintage Glass and Wood Carnival Mirrors
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Super unique set of carnival mirrors from a retired New York City carnival. 6 wood mirrors all with
Category
1950s American Retro Carnival Art
Materials
Glass, Wood
Vintage Red Carnival Fun-House Mirror
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage wood carnival fun house mirror. Painted red and mounted on a sturdy metal base. Curvy
Category
1970s American Retro Carnival Art
Materials
Acrylic, Wood
Vintage Blue Carnival Fun-House Mirror
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very cool vintage wood carnival fun house mirror. Painted blue and mounted on a sturdy metal base
Category
1970s American Retro Carnival Art
Materials
Acrylic, Wood
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
Category
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Retro Carnival Art
Materials
Wood
1950s American Hand-Painted Carnival Ride Panel
Located in Chicago, IL
1950s American hand-painted carnival ride panel.
Category
1950s North American Primitive Retro Carnival Art
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Set of 7 Mid-Century Era Painted Wood Carnival Folk Art Sign Box Letters
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This set of seven Folk Art wooden box letters were made in Canada is circa 1965 and were once
Category
Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Retro Carnival Art
Materials
Wood
H 12.5 in. W 11.25 in. D 4 in.
Two Sided Carnival Fun House Glass Mirror
Located in San Mateo, CA
This two sided fun house mirror likely came from a carnival. There are small wheels under the base
Category
Mid-20th Century American Retro Carnival Art
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Plywood
Vintage Turtle Baby Carnival Sideshow Banner, circa 1930s-1940s
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Fantastic turtle baby sideshow banner. Great colors and a nice manageable size. This banner was found outside of Chicago and most likely the work of Nieman Eisman of Nieman Studios. ...
Category
1950s American Folk Art Retro Carnival Art
Materials
Canvas
Set of Ceramic Carnival Animal Figures from Mexico, Circa 1980´s and 1990´s
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Set of 3 ceramic carnival animal figures from Morelos, Mexico. These colorful figures were hand
Category
1990s Mexican Folk Art Retro Carnival Art
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
Mid-Century Era Molded Fiberglass Carnival Clown Head or Midway Game Component
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
1965 in the period Mid-Century carnival style. The head is composed of a molded fiberglass which has
Category
Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Retro Carnival Art
Materials
Fiberglass
H 23.5 in. W 15 in. D 16 in.
Rare to Find Folk Art Jaguar Mask Found in Zitlala, Guerrero, Mid-20th Century
By G. None
Located in Guadalajra, Jal
This style of Tigre (Mexican colloquial for Jaguar) mask is from Zitlala, Guerrero, they are used on the feast day of the Holy Cross on May 3rd, 4th,
and 5th. As part of the activit...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Retro Carnival Art
Materials
Leather
H 7.88 in. W 7.09 in. D 3.94 in.
Folk Art Bag, Made by Coca Cola Crown Caps, Burkina Faso, Late 80’s
Located in Milan, IT
A small funny and unusual folk Art bag, made by Coca Cola crown caps wired together. Burkina Faso
Category
Late 20th Century Burkinabe Retro Carnival Art
Materials
Metal
Ceramic Hen Whistle from Mexico, 1980s
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
traveling carnivals in the early 1980s.
Category
1980s Mexican Folk Art Retro Carnival Art
Materials
Ceramic
Rare Jaguar Wood Figure Found in Chilapa, Guerrero, Southern México, ca. 1940
By G. None
Located in Guadalajra, Jal
, Guerrero in circa 1940 in a Folk Art style. The carving has been made in a naive style and has been hand
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Retro Carnival Art
Materials
Wood
H 9.85 in. W 11.03 in. D 3.94 in.
Rare 1950s Childs Size Carousel Motorcycle
Located in Peekskill, NY
This item is a lot smaller than it looks in the pictures. The handlebars are less that 2 foot tall. Its sized for a small child but has the proportions of a full size motorcycle. Tha...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Folk Art Retro Carnival Art
Materials
Metal
Motor Bike Carousel Galloper or Fair Ground Ride
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Motor Bike Carousel Galloper or fair ground ride
An original fair ground ride, the paint is getting a bit worn now, our ride has iron brackets to fix it to the floor and it is the...
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Retro Carnival Art
Materials
Composition
Scratch Built Fairground Wheel
Located in London, GB
unique, folk art, scratch-built fairground roulette wheel is still in fully working order. We would say
Category
1950s British Folk Art Retro Carnival Art
Materials
Metal
1950s "Prince Buddah" Circus Sideshow Banner
Located in Chicago, IL
1950s "Prince Buddah" circus sideshow banner.
Category
1950s American Folk Art Retro Carnival Art
Materials
Iron
Signed Snap Wyatt Sideshow Banner
By Snap Wyatt
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Fantastic "Plenty For Two" sideshow banner painted by Snap Wyatt. Great manageable size.
Category
1950s American Folk Art Retro Carnival Art
Materials
Iron
American Sideshow "Double" Banner by Johnny Meah
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Vividly painted American sideshow banner with larger than life subject matter. Painted by the self-titled Czar of Bizarre, Johnny Meah. Both banners are signed. The Harold huge banne...
Category
1960s American Folk Art Retro Carnival Art
Materials
Canvas
American Sideshow Wondercade Circus Banner Signed J. Sigler
By Sigler Studios
Located in Santa Monica, CA
A personal favorite! 15 1/2 feet tall. American "Wondercade" sideshow banner. Painted and signed by J. Sigler. One of the great American sideshow banner artists. Death defying! This ...
Category
1950s American Folk Art Retro Carnival Art
Materials
Canvas
Set of 3 Ceramic Animal Figures from Mexico, Circa 1980s and 1990s
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Set of 3 ceramic carnival animal figures / whistles from Morelos, Mexico. These colorful figures
Category
1990s Mexican Country Retro Carnival Art
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Paint
Set of 3 Ceramic Animal Figures from Mexico, circa 1980's and 1990's
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Set of 3 ceramic carnival animal figures / whistles from Morelos, Mexico. These colorful figures
Category
1990s Mexican Country Retro Carnival Art
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Paint
Carousel Beach Buggy Car by L' Autopede Belgium, 1970s
By L'Autopède
Located in Antwerp, BE
.
This sheet metal carnival ride car with 4 seats dates from the 1970s.
It's a handmade piece - so a
Category
Late 20th Century Belgian Modern Retro Carnival Art
Materials
Sheet Metal
Vintage Fairground Dinosaur Statue
Located in Antwerp, BE
Statue.
Dates circa 1980s - 1990s and is made from polyester.
This childrens carnival seat is in
Category
Late 20th Century European Modern Retro Carnival Art
Materials
Polyester
Hand Painted Midcentury Resin White Jumper Carousel Horse by C.W. Parker
By Charles Looff Or C.W. Parker
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Horse is embossed with the makers mark on one of its hooves. Made by Charles Looff and stamped C.W. Parker.
Perfectly captured in all it’s glory, this vintage carousel horse is s...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Retro Carnival Art
Materials
Brass
H 52 in. W 9.5 in. D 59.75 in.
Space Age Carousel Car by Sartori, Italy
Located in Antwerp, BE
Space age fairground car - futuristic carousel car by Sartori Claudio Italy,
an Italian company since the Early 50s who is specialised in cars for children and other large attracti...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Retro Carnival Art
Materials
Metal
Vintage Circus Stand, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
stand, industrial table, side table, to decorate a piece of art or to place a fairground piece on.
You
Category
Mid-20th Century European Industrial Retro Carnival Art
Materials
Iron
Hotel Du Bon Repos, French Game
Located in Stamford, CT
An old French game, hand painted wood and papier mache with five figure in the windows and a detailed papier mache "tiled" roof. This game makes a charming and curious object.
Category
1950s French Retro Carnival Art
Materials
Wood
Antique Hand Painted Paperboard Trumpet, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Antique hand painted paperboard trumpet.
By unknown manufacturer from Spain, circa 1950.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautifu...
Category
1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Retro Carnival Art
Materials
Paper
Carousel Cow by Bernard Kindt, 1960s
By Bernard Kindt
Located in Antwerp, BE
Smiling carousel cow by Bernard Kindt, a Belgian sculptor who was specialised in making wood carousel animals and animated cartoon characters.
This carousel cow has the name Rosalie...
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Retro Carnival Art
Materials
Metal
Carousel Boat by L' Autopède, 1940s
By L'Autopède
Located in Antwerp, BE
Carousel boat by Atelier L' Autopède Belgium.
This merry-go-round hand-made metal boat is the first model of the first serie boats made by L' Autopède in 1948: it has a beautiful m...
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Modern Retro Carnival Art
Materials
Metal
Old Merry-go-round Car
Located in WARNETON, FR
This car can accommodate 4 children
Its patina is superb
For a unique decoration!
Category
1950s Retro Carnival Art
Materials
Acrylic
Mid-Century Coin Operated Horse Ride
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-century coin operated horse ride for kids (of all ages).
Category
1980s Italian Retro Carnival Art
Materials
Metal
Pocahontas, Flit the Hummingbird Figurine, Disney, 1990s
By Walt Disney
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pocahontas, Flit the Hummingbird figurine.
A cute looking Walt Disney character figurine made for use on a carousel.
Flit is a hummingbird and a major character in Disney's 199...
Category
Late 20th Century European Retro Carnival Art
Materials
Polyester, Wood
Carousel Camel Animals, 1970s, Europe, 2 pieces available
Located in Antwerp, BE
Spectacular carousel camel animals - 2 pieces available.
These 2 large lying camel sculptures are eye-catching.
They date circa 1970s and do have an aged patina in the meantime,
w...
Category
Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Retro Carnival Art
Materials
Metal
Vintage English Fairground Rocking Bison Buffalo Carousel 1970s Fun Fair
Located in Norwich, GB
A wonderful vintage fairground rocking buffalo. Circa 1970.
Made from fibreglass, with a metal upright. The rocking mechanism is in working order. There is a base made of stained wo...
Category
1970s English Mid-Century Modern Retro Carnival Art
Materials
Iron
H 37.41 in. W 53.15 in. D 24.02 in.
20th Century Handcarved Traditional Indonesian Wood Mask Couple
Located in LEGNY, FR
Original and workmanship traditional Indonesian wood couple of masks. Balinese work.
"TOPENG (Indonesian for" mask ") is a dramatic form of Indonesian dance in which one or more pe...
Category
1980s Indonesian Retro Carnival Art
Materials
Wood
Mid-20th Century Double Sided English Fairground Sign
Located in London, GB
Mid-20th century double sided English Fairground Sign
We are proud to offer a single double-sided hand painted mid-20th century English fairground sign. We currently have a rare co...
Category
1950s British Mid-Century Modern Retro Carnival Art
Materials
Wood
Wooden Circus Elements
Located in Culver City, CA
Large primitive wooden blocks with beautiful patina and original paint.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Retro Carnival Art
Materials
Wood
Late 1940s American Amusement Park Car, "Little Red Convertible"
Located in San Francisco, CA
American amusement park car, "Little Red Convertible." A late 1940s streamline design similar to a Packard or Hudson of this post war era. Solid rubber Goodyear tires on two-piece ri...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Streamlined Moderne Retro Carnival Art
Materials
Steel, Aluminum
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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of retro carnival art you’re looking for. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and plastic. There are many kinds of the item from our selection of retro carnival art you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A choice in our collection of retro carnival art made by Folk Art designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made object in our assortment of retro carnival art over the years, but those crafted by L'Autopède, Fred G. Johnson and Hennecke are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Retro Carnival Art?
The average selling price for a piece of retro carnival art at 1stDibs is $1,431, while they’re typically $75 on the low end and $30,000 for the highest priced.