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Antique Restaurant Signs

Vintage French Restaurant Sign, Painted Metal, France, C. 1920
Located in Kastrup, DK
Decorative vintage French restaurant advertising signage in painted metal on both sides. "Au Vieux
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Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Restaurant Signs

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Metal

Antique Restaurant Menu Chalk Board, circa 1920's
Located in Chappaqua, NY
Antique Restaurant Menu Chalk Board, circa 1920's. Charming hand-painted frame surrounds a lined
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1920s Art Deco Antique Restaurant Signs

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Wood

Antique Restaurant Menu Chalk Board, circa 1920's
Antique Restaurant Menu Chalk Board, circa 1920's
$1,100
H 39.25 in W 21.38 in D 2 in
Bronze Cigar Ashtray w/Nude, Signed Luchow's Restaurant, Diamond Jim Brady Room
Located in Petaluma, CA
ashtray. A fabulous gift for the cigar smoker, rare and ca. 1900. Luchow's German Restaurant, (1882-1986
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Restaurant Signs

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Bronze

The Restaurant, Photorealist Etching by Harry McCormick
By Harry McCormick
Located in Long Island City, NY
Harry McCormick, American (1942 - ) - The Restaurant. Medium: Aquatint Etching, Signed and numbered
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Early 20th Century Photorealist Antique Restaurant Signs

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Etching, Aquatint

Toyohara Kunichika (1835-1900) - Woodblock, Kawacho Restaurant at Asakusa
By Toyohara Kunichika
Located in Corsham, GB
restaurant. From Kaika sanjuroku kaiseki (Thirty-six famous restaurants and views of civilisation). Signed
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Late 19th Century Antique Restaurant Signs

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Woodcut

Harvey's Chelsea Restaurant, Photorealist Screenprint by Harry McCormick
By Harry McCormick
Located in Long Island City, NY
Harry McCormick, American (1942 - ) - Harvey's Chelsea Restaurant. Medium: Serigraph, signed and
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Early 20th Century Photorealist Antique Restaurant Signs

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Screen

Chateau Corton Mahogany Wine Cellar Hand-Painted Sign, circa 1926
By Chateau Corton
Located in Great Barrington, MA
related piece of artwork. Perfect for a wine cellar or restaurant, this large mahogany sign is a true work
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1920s French Antique Restaurant Signs

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Mahogany

Original Poster-Paul Sescau-Moulin De La Galette-Toulouse-Lautrec, 1897
By Paul Sescau
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Techniques: Colour Sescaugraphie on paper Color: Multi-Color Features: Signed, Unframed Subject: Restaurant
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19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Restaurant Signs

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Paper

Four Framed Hogarth Engravings "Four Times of the Day"
By William Hogarth
Located in Alamo, CA
resembling a beehive. The working class are seen on the left in the street in front of a restaurant with a
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Mid-18th Century Old Masters Antique Restaurant Signs

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Engraving, Etching

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Antique Restaurant Sign
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Huge amazing wood restaurant sign, great original gold color letters. A very unique piece of
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1920s American Antique Restaurant Signs

Antique Restaurant Sign
Antique Restaurant Sign
H 11 in W 120 in D 1.38 in
Large 19th C Cast Iron Painted RESTAURANT Sign This is an Original
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Large 19th Century Cast Iron Painted RESTAURANT Sign This is an original restaurant sign from
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1880s Arts and Crafts Antique Restaurant Signs

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Iron

Old Country Restaurant Sign
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Old black slate restaurant menu sign with original oak frame. Yellow writing on black slate.
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Early 20th Century Antique Restaurant Signs

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Wood

Old Country Restaurant Sign
Old Country Restaurant Sign
H 38.5 in W 26.5 in
French Iron 'Cafe Restaurant' Sign
Located in Round Top, TX
The best French painted iron sign reading 'Cafe Restaurant' in a really cool font with a drop
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Restaurant Signs

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Iron

French Iron 'Cafe Restaurant' Sign
French Iron 'Cafe Restaurant' Sign
H 13 in W 117.5 in D 1 in
19th Century Wooden Restaurant Sign
Located in Brecht, BE
This is a quirky exciting object, ideal for every food lover, Cook, restaurant, great character
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Late 19th Century French Antique Restaurant Signs

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Wood

19th Century Wooden Restaurant Sign
19th Century Wooden Restaurant Sign
H 47.25 in W 35.44 in D 15.75 in
Early 20th Century French Hand-Painted Cast Iron Pig Restaurant Sign
Located in Dallas, TX
hand-painted standing sculpture was found in a Paris restaurant and depicts a pig wearing a Classic
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Early 20th Century French Antique Restaurant Signs

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Iron

"La Fiesta" 1920's Restaurant Or Club Sign Found In The Midwest
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Great early iron and porcelain sign found in Kansas. Letters would have had milk glass inserts
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Early 20th Century American Antique Restaurant Signs

Early 20th Century French Painted Papier Mâché Restaurant Chef Cook Sculpture
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a kitchen counter with this antique restaurant sign figure. Crafted in France, circa 1920
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Early 20th Century French Antique Restaurant Signs

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Paper

Early 20th Century French Painted Paper Mâché Restaurant Chef Sculpture
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a kitchen counter with this colorful antique restaurant sign figure. Crafted in France
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Early 20th Century French Antique Restaurant Signs

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Paper

Large 18th Century French Oak Boiserie Trumeau Panel
Located in Dallas, TX
restaurant sign.
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Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Restaurant Signs

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Oak

"LEGGETT'S" (FAMOUS NEW JERSEY RESTAURANT)
By John Rutherford Boyd
Located in Los Angeles, CA
JOHN RUTHERFORD BOYD "LEGGETT'S" (FAMOUS NEW JERSEY RESTAURANT) MIXED MEDIA ON PAPER, SIGNED
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1920s Art Deco Antique Restaurant Signs

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Ink, Mixed Media, Watercolor, Gouache

19th Century French Hand Painted Restaurant Wine Sign on Leather in Wooden Frame
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a wine cellar with this elegant and colorful antique winery sign. Crafted in France circa
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Restaurant Signs

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Leather, Oak

Reversible Original Painted Pig Trade Sign
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. This cool 1920s chopping board made into a sign for a restaurant is double sided and was really used.
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Early 20th Century American Country Antique Restaurant Signs

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Wood

Victor Gabriel Gilbert (1847-1933) - Watercolour, Evening Boulevard, Paris
By Victor Gabriel Gilbert
Located in Corsham, GB
restaurant lights. Signed to the lower right. Presented in a gilt frame and washline mount! On paper.
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Early 20th Century Antique Restaurant Signs

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Watercolor

Depression Era Restaurant Signs
Located in San Diego, CA
a chain link fence or the like. "Restaurant" sign measures 59" x 29" "Two Good Places..." sign
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Restaurant Signs

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Canvas, Paint

Depression Era Restaurant Signs
Depression Era Restaurant Signs
H 21 in W 91 in D 0.25 in
19th Century Chinese Restaurant Hand Carved Trade Sign of Fish
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
19th century Chinese restaurant hand carved trade sign of fish.
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19th Century Antique Restaurant Signs

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Wood

Mini French Chalk Board
Located in Sheffield, MA
blackboard chalkboard. This little board will make the perfect message board, advertising sign for a
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Antique Restaurant Signs

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Wood

Mini French Chalk Board
Mini French Chalk Board
H 10 in W 13.5 in D 0.25 in
Large Pitch Pine Art Nouveau Blackboard Chalkboard, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
would make the perfect menu board, idea board or advertising sign for a restaurant, shop or business or
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Early 1900s Dutch Art Nouveau Antique Restaurant Signs

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Pine

Vintage 1930s Steakhouse Restaurant Diner Porcelain Advertising Display Sign
Located in San Diego, CA
vintage style restaurant. The sign has chips around the edges as seen in the photos. No creases, no tears
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Early 20th Century Antique Restaurant Signs

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Porcelain

Hand Painted Restaurant Sign
Located in New York, NY
Hand Painted Restaurant Sign in wonderful old color.
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Early 20th Century American Antique Restaurant Signs

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Wood

Early 20th Century Italian Restaurant Sign
Located in Aurora, OR
made for the creation of many restaurants; this hand painted sign speaks to that history. The gilded
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Early 20th Century American Other Antique Restaurant Signs

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Metal

1920's porcelain Kosher Restaurant sign
Located in Chicago, IL
Large 1920's porcelain over metal sign for Kosher Restaurant. It came from New York.
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Early 20th Century American Antique Restaurant Signs

1900's Light Up Coffee Shop & Restaurant Sign
Located in Chicago, IL
1900's light up brass frame glass sign " Coffee Shop & Restaurant". It came from an hotel in Ohio.
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Restaurant Signs

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Brass

Imperial Restaurant Home Cooking Sign
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Circa 1920 double sided 'Imperial Restaurant' sign made from sheet metal with punched detailing, in
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Early 20th Century American Antique Restaurant Signs

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Sheet Metal

French restaurant menu sign
Located in Sheffield, MA
Everything mentioned on this late 19th century French menu board sounds great. From the appetizer ,salad entree and of course the dessert. It all sound yummy!. Painted on a butter co...
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19th Century French Antique Restaurant Signs

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Wood

Large Early 1900s Hotel/Restaurant Greeting Double Sided Sign
Located in Chicago, IL
Large early 1900s hotel/restaurant greeting sign.
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Early 20th Century American Antique Restaurant Signs

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Metal

Grand Buffet Sign circa 1915
Located in Lake Forest, IL
Grand Buffet Restaurant Sign, Circa 1915. One sided.
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Early 20th Century American Antique Restaurant Signs

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Wood, Glass

Grand Buffet Sign circa 1915
Grand Buffet Sign circa 1915
H 12.5 in W 64 in D 8 in
Turtle Shell "Snapper Soup" Trade Sign
Located in High Point, NC
Trade sign from a restaurant says "Homemade Snapper Soup 25c Cup" dates from second
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Early 20th Century American Antique Restaurant Signs

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Tortoise Shell

Turtle Shell "Snapper Soup" Trade Sign
Turtle Shell "Snapper Soup" Trade Sign
H 11 in W 11.75 in D 2.75 in
French Antique Shop Sign, Fish Restaurant
Located in Ulft, Gelderland
French antique wooden shop sign of a fish restaurant. Bottom part has been restored a long time ago
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1910s French Antique Restaurant Signs

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Wood

French Antique Shop Sign, Fish Restaurant
French Antique Shop Sign, Fish Restaurant
H 11.82 in W 66.93 in D 0.4 in

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Modern Counter Stools in Walnut, Cicely Collection
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
These walnut counter height cicely stools are beautifully constructed from solid walnut in Ohio, USA. This stool was style-spotted at the Spring 2022 High Point Market. These stools ...
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2010s American Modern Antique Restaurant Signs

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Walnut

Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and boucle. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. Model: Razorblade ...
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Antique Restaurant Signs

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Oak

Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Streicher Goods, Ethan Streicher
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Antique Restaurant Signs

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Brass

Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
$1,250 / item
H 16 in W 11.5 in D 11.5 in
Vintage Advertising “SODAS” Metal Embossed Sign
Located in New York, NY
Great looking rare original large size embossed metal advertising “SODAS” sign..Looks like it came from an old country mom and pop store . All metal with a wooden frame and ready to ...
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Mid-20th Century American American Classical Antique Restaurant Signs

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Metal

Isamu Noguchi Akari Ceiling Lamp Model 30A Akari
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Pendant lamp model 30A designed by Isamu Noguchi. Manufactured by Ozeki & Company Ltd. (Japan.) Bamboo ribbing structure covered by washi paper manufactured according to the tradit...
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1990s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Antique Restaurant Signs

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Metal

Travertine Cat or Dog Bowl Set
By Kiwano Concept
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Unique and Stunning Pet bowl made of travertine stone. Expertly crafted and finished by hand, our travertine bowls are a study in sculptural simplicity. Natural variations in the sto...
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2010s Dutch Modern Antique Restaurant Signs

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Travertine

Travertine Cat or Dog Bowl Set
Travertine Cat or Dog Bowl Set
$272 Sale Price / item
20% Off
H 2.76 in Dm 6.3 in
Sunburst Oval Mirror in Gilt Metal with Foliage Frame
Located in Barcelona, ES
Gilt metal sunburst mirror framed by leaves. Spain, 1950s-1960s. This stylish mirror combines Midcentury and Hollywood Regency accents.A highly decorative oval sunburst mirror with ...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Antique Restaurant Signs

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Metal, Iron

Classic Chandelier, 5 Arms Green Murano Glass Simplicissimus by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Classic chandelier, 5 arms green Murano glass Simplicissimus by Multiforme This collection in Murano glass is characterized by superb simplicity. It is the result of a research which...
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2010s Italian Other Antique Restaurant Signs

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Blown Glass

Classic Chandelier, 5 Arms Green Murano Glass Simplicissimus by Multiforme
Classic Chandelier, 5 Arms Green Murano Glass Simplicissimus by Multiforme
$1,521 Sale Price / item
20% Off
H 27.56 in Dm 25.6 in
Empire Style Round Side Table, Country Finish
Located in Westwood, NJ
An Empire-style Neo Classic wooden round side table in a rustic country finish, with a dish top, four tapered column legs and an X stretcher base. Dimensions: 30" W x 30" D x 27....
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Empire Antique Restaurant Signs

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Wood

Empire Style Round Side Table, Country Finish
Empire Style Round Side Table, Country Finish
$2,060 / item
H 27.25 in W 30 in D 30 in
English Pub Sign, "Free House, The Cask and Taverners"
Located in Austin, TX
An authentic English pub sign (two-sided) featuring a painting of two revelers or publicans in Carolingian costume enjoying the libations and victuals of a fine inn, entitled: Free H...
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20th Century English Antique Restaurant Signs

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Metal

English Pub Sign, "Free House, The Cask and Taverners"
English Pub Sign, "Free House, The Cask and Taverners"
$3,895
H 36.5 in W 32.38 in D 1.75 in
Set of Eight French Dining Chairs Purchased from Ralph Lauren
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of eight French dining chairs, originally purchased from Ralph Lauren, NYC, when they were selling antiques in the early 2000s. The chairs are probably circa 1960s, the upholster...
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1960s French French Provincial Antique Restaurant Signs

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Upholstery, Wood

Large Opaline Glass Coffee Bar Sign Saved During Refurbishment, this very good
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large Opaline Glass Coffee Bar Sign Saved During Refurbishment, this very good quality piece is framed in solid Walnut, the sign itself “COFFEE” is on very attractive Opaline glas...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Antique Restaurant Signs

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Art Glass

Dos Gallos Custom Large Oak Wood Cabinet or Wardrobe
By Dos Gallos Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom Trastero cabinet in oakwood with heavy distress. Available in a variety of finishes. Custom sizes. Interior can be set up as a wardrobe or with shelves. As shown in open grain...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Rustic Antique Restaurant Signs

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Oak

Dos Gallos Custom Large Oak Wood Cabinet or Wardrobe
Dos Gallos Custom Large Oak Wood Cabinet or Wardrobe
$28,500 / item
H 84 in W 96 in D 24 in
Large Bamboo Pair of Table Lamps with Brass Bases
Located in New York, NY
Large bamboo pair of table lamps with brass bases Beautiful and chic table lamps. Lovely brass bases and bamboo tops held by brass top. These are made to order in Italy. They can...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Restaurant Signs

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Brass

Corbu Bedside Table by DeMuro Das in Charcoal Carta and Solid Walnut
By DeMuro Das
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the graphic motifs of Le Corbusier's mural paintings, the solid form of the Corbu bedside table is defined by rhythmically placed handles. Architectural legs lend support...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Antique Restaurant Signs

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Wood

Japanese Drawer Chest, Wabi-sabi, Japan
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
A beautifully crafted antique tansu, piece of functional furniture with deep Japanese roots. This larger tansu features six compartments, making it both a practical storage solution...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Antique Restaurant Signs

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Wood

Japanese Drawer Chest, Wabi-sabi, Japan
Japanese Drawer Chest, Wabi-sabi, Japan
$500
H 20.28 in W 28.15 in D 13 in
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Antique Restaurant Signs For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of antique restaurant signs for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique restaurant signs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and glass. There are all kinds of antique restaurant signs available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Folk Art antique restaurant signs are consistently popular styles.

How Much are Antique Restaurant Signs?

Prices for antique restaurant signs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, antique restaurant signs begin at $417 and can go as high as $7,800, while the average can fetch as much as $1,325.