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1960s Signed Rare Arredoluce Chrome Chandelier, Italia
By Angelo Lelii, Arredoluce
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Marked Made in Italy ARREDOLUCE MONZA . Unique Arredoluce model blending a classic chandelier structure with a minimalist modern bold approach . 8-arm deep chromed brass struc...
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Chrome, Steel

Signed Rare Milton Glaser Big Nudes Lithograph
By Milton Glaser
Located in New York, NY
Artist: MILTON GLASER (1929-2020) Not numbered. Signature is faded in lower right. Glass frame with metal edge. Framed: 51.5"W x 36"H "Big Nudes" was at the Visual Arts Gallery, 209...
Category

Vintage 1960s American Prints

Materials

Paper

Leon C. Meyer Midcentury Studio Craft Pair of Handmade Chairs Signed Rare
By Leon Meyer
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Leon C. Meyer midcentury studio craft pair of handmade chairs signed rare set. Leon C. Meyer was a
Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Breitling Retail Store Display Advertising Sign
By Breitling
Located in Forney, TX
sign. Rare large free-standing example, only given to select dealers, featuring a tall rectangular
Category

Late 20th Century Industrial Signs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Heidi Daus Signed Rare Bird Crystal Accented Pin Brooch
By Heidi Daus
Located in Houston, TX
Gorgeous! Unique and hard to find Bird-designed Pin by Heidi Daus. Measures approx. 4-1/2"L x 1-3/4"W Multi colors Swarovski crystals. Metal Color: Bronzetone Findings: Joint-and-...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Brooches

Rare Glass Pedestrian Sign
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic glass pedestrian street crossing sign. Great coloring. Excellent condition. Illuminates
Category

Vintage 1950s American Signs

Rare Glass Pedestrian Sign
Rare Glass Pedestrian Sign
H 16.25 in W 17.75 in D 0.25 in
Rare Hoffman Beverages Porcelain Sign
Located in New York, NY
A rarely seen Hoffman beverages porcelain and metal sign from the 1950s. Great color and graphics.  
Category

Vintage 1950s American Signs

Materials

Metal

Rare Hoffman Beverages Porcelain Sign
Rare Hoffman Beverages Porcelain Sign
H 12 in W 39 in D 0.25 in
Unique 1950s Hand Signed Rare Wilhelm Kage Bowl Gustavsberg Sweden
By Wilhelm Kage
Located in New York, NY
Wilhelm Kage at Gustavsberg, Sweden, this piece has his hand signed signature right in to the pottery, and
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Pottery

Antique American Modernist Cubist Abstract Signed Rare Early Oil Painting
By Lela Axline
Located in Buffalo, NY
, circa 1940. Signed. Displayed in a period modern frame. Image, 16"L x 24"H.
Category

1940s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Antique American Modernist Cubist Abstract Signed Rare Early Oil Painting
By Lela Axline
Located in Buffalo, NY
, circa 1940. Signed. Displayed in a period modern frame. Image, 15"L x 19"H.
Category

1940s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Antique American Impressionist Tree Study Signed Rare Landscape Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
, circa 1915. Signed. Displayed in a period impressionist frame. Image size, 30"L x 25"H.
Category

Early 1900s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Large Antique American Bahamian Young Woman Portrait Signed Rare Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Really rare and well painted portrait by Christine Walters Martin (1895-1982). Oil on canvas
Category

1920s Modern Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

1950s Reach Stroehmann Sunbeam Bread Store Display Sign Rare Vintage Advertising
Located in Hyattsville, MD
A very rare advertising campaign tin tacker sign. 'Reach for Stroehmann's Sunbeam Bread.' A single
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

Antoine Blanchard 'French 1910-1988' Oil in Canvas, Signed, Rare Find!
By Antoine Blanchard
Located in Firenze, FI
prices going up year after year. Rare find
Category

Vintage 1970s French Paintings

Materials

Enamel

Signed Rare Pierre Cardin White Veneer & Chrome Pair Nightstands for Dillingham
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company, Pierre Cardin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
signed nightstands are made of wood with a white laminate veneer outer cabinet and polished aluminum
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Aluminum

Signed Rare Gabriella Crespi "Antivento" Ashtray Chrome Brass Bowl, Italy, 1970
By Gabriella Crespi
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
A rare authentic " Antivento " ashtray or bowl with lid in chromed brass designed and produced by
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Signed Rare Pierre Cardin White Veneer & Chrome Cabinet/Dresser for Dillingham
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company, Pierre Cardin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Cabinet or long dresser designed by Pierre Cardin (France) and manufactured by Dillingham (USA). Made of wood with white laminate outer cabinet and polished aluminum accents, the doo...
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Aluminum

Rare Domed Wiener Werkstaette Vienna Art Nouveau Enameled Advertising Sign
By Wiener Werkstätte
Located in Vienna, AT
A rare, domed, black and white enameled Art Nouveau advertising sign for Wiener Werkstätte, founded
Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Signs

Materials

Metal, Enamel, Iron

Rare Early Enamel Sign Advertising Eley-Knoch Shot Gun Cartridges
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Rare early enamel sign advertising Eley-Knoch shot gun cartridges Very Rare old sign, is made
Category

Mid-20th Century Industrial Signs

Materials

Enamel

Very Rare Double Sided Glass Raleigh Bike Advertising Shop Sign
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Very rare double sided glass Raleigh bike advertising shop sign This is a beautiful Raleigh bike
Category

Mid-20th Century Sporting Art Signs

Materials

Mirror

Large Early 20th century Palethorps Pictorial Enamel Sausage Sign Very Rare
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Large Early 20th century Palethorps Pictorial Enamel Sausage Sign Very Rare old sign with a mouth
Category

Vintage 1920s Folk Art Signs

Materials

Enamel

Rare Wiener Werkstätte of America Inc New York Enameled Advertising Sign
Located in Vienna, AT
A rare, domed, black and white enameled Art Nouveau advertising sign for Wiener Werkstatte
Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Signs

Materials

Metal, Enamel, Iron

Rare 1880s Handmade Copper/Bronze Sign, Plaque "J.W.Williams Drop Forgings"
By E. N. Little & Sons 1
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare 1880s handmade copper/bronze sign plaque "J.W.WILLIAMS DROP FORGINGS." Monumental sign/plaque
Category

Antique 1880s American Industrial Signs

Materials

Bronze, Copper

Rare 1970s Adult Peep Show, Books & Magazines, Large Plastic Embossed Sign XXX
By Terry Richardson
Located in St. Louis, MO
Large 1970s sign with embossed letters, Adult Peep Show - Books & Magazines. Sold without its
Category

Vintage 1970s American Signs

Materials

Plastic

Rare Engraved Glass on Metal Sign from a London Cigarette's Seller, circa 1900
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This rare engraved sign is made of glass on metal. This is a a very unusual piece from a London
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Signs

Materials

Metal

sculpture mirror by Lorenzo Burchiellaro, 1954 for the X Triennale, signed, rare
By Lorenzo Burchiellaro
Located in London, GB
a rare metal sculpture mirror by Lorenzo Burchiellaro, circa 1954 for the X Triennale, signed. The
Category

20th Century Italian Brutalist Table Mirrors

Materials

Metal

Beatrice Wood Signed Rare Mid-Century Luster Lava Glazed Minature Small Vase
By Beatrice Wood
Located in Studio City, CA
highly coveted and also quite rare small/ miniature pottery pieces made by Otto and Gertrude Natzler. We
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware

Signed Rare Pierre Cardin White Veneer and Chrome Highboy Dresser for Dillingham
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
). This signed dresser is made of wood with a white laminate veneer outer cabinet and polished aluminum
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Aluminum

1910's Art Deco Erte Gouache Painting Original Hand Signed Rare French Costume
By Erté
Located in Buffalo, NY
A rare original signed Art Deco gouache on paper by Erte (Romain de Tirtoff) . This stunning
Category

1910s Art Deco Figurative Paintings

Materials

Gouache, Archival Paper, Pencil

Elizabeth Arden Vintage Wooden Signs
Located in Milano, IT
Rare advertising sign of Elizabeth Arden, an entrepreneur who founded, in that name, her cosmetics
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Signs

Materials

Aluminum

Elizabeth Arden Vintage Wooden Signs
Elizabeth Arden Vintage Wooden Signs
H 26.78 in W 4.34 in D 2.76 in
19th Century Zinc Sign/Enseigne
Located in Brecht, BE
Quirky rare to find zinc sign/enseigne, made for a French hatmaker ... great patina.
Category

Antique 19th Century French Signs

Materials

Iron, Zinc

19th Century Zinc Sign/Enseigne
19th Century Zinc Sign/Enseigne
H 66.93 in W 39.38 in D 13.78 in
Vintage California Historical Landmark Sign
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Interesting vintage California highway sign for Adobe Rios-Caledonia. This is a California
Category

Vintage 1970s American Signs

Materials

Steel

Vintage Green Metal "Exit/Uit" Sign
Located in San Francisco, CA
Rare vintage sign from The Netherlands. "UIT", Dutch Flemish (translates to EXIT in English). This
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Signs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Green Metal "Exit/Uit" Sign
Vintage Green Metal "Exit/Uit" Sign
H 5 in W 7.5 in D 1.75 in
Monumental Porcelain Roadside Rest Highway Sign
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Super rare vintage porcelain highway sign. Great green coloring with white lettering. Retired
Category

Vintage 1970s American Signs

Materials

Steel

18th Century Zinc Chapeau Bicorne Sign
Located in Brecht, BE
An item for the zinc collectioneur or someone who loves items that are quirky and rare to find
Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Signs

Materials

Zinc

18th Century Zinc Chapeau Bicorne Sign
18th Century Zinc Chapeau Bicorne Sign
H 22.84 in W 27.56 in D 4.73 in
19th Century Hat Makers Metal Trade Sign
Located in London, GB
19th Century Hat Makers Metal Trade Sign A rare example of a late 19th Century toleware hand
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Victorian Signs

Materials

Metal

James Purdy & Sons Enamel Sign Wall Plaque
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
James Purdy & Sons enamel sign wall plaque Rare piece indeed this enamel sign was made for the
Category

Early 20th Century Folk Art Signs

Materials

Enamel

Blue and Red Enamel Barbers Pole Shop Sign
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Rare porcelain enamel barbers pole shop sign. This is a very rare old sign, it is American in
Category

Vintage 1920s American Industrial Signs

Materials

Enamel

Large French Toleware Glove Maker’s Shop Trade Sign
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Large French Toleware Glove Maker’s Shop Trade Sign This is a very rare piece it is in good
Category

Antique Early 1900s Folk Art Signs

Materials

Tin

Early 20th Century Grey Whale Shop/Trade Sign
Located in Hastings, GB
'Thar She Blows' a fabulous rare shop/trade sign of great scale, hand made in riveted zinc and hand
Category

Vintage 1920s French Folk Art Signs

Materials

Zinc

Early 20th Century Grey Whale Shop/Trade Sign
Early 20th Century Grey Whale Shop/Trade Sign
H 33.67 in W 53.15 in D 21.66 in
Antique Pennsylvania Folk Art Painted Iron Railroad Sign
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Rare and historical Folk Art iron railroad sign from a Pennsylvania Station. Of impressive size and
Category

Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Signs

Materials

Iron

Cast Case Iron Eagle Trade Signs, 1880-1900
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Pair of cast iron Case eagle signs. Depicts the company mascot "Abe" on a globe. Embossed "J.I
Category

Antique 1890s American Signs

Materials

Iron

Singer Sign with Tailor and Singer Sewing Machine, 1930s
Located in Antwerp, BE
which is very rare for the Singer brand. A great decorative sign - wall decoration sign for a tailor
Category

Mid-20th Century Belgian Art Deco Signs

Materials

Tin

Huge Antique Garage Trade Sign, Chas Baldwin Automobile Engineer
Located in Downham Market, GB
A massive painted timber English garage sign. A fantastic & delightfully original piece of signage
Category

Vintage 1910s British Rustic Signs

Materials

Pine

Vintage Elizabeth Arden Signs in Wood and Painted Aluminum
Located in Milano, IT
Rare advertising sign of Elizabeth Arden, an entrepreneur who founded, in that name, her cosmetics
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Signs

Materials

Aluminum

Early 20th Century Double Sided French Pharmacy Metal Sign
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century Double Sided French Pharmacy Metal Sign A rare double sided pharmacy trade
Category

Vintage 1920s Early Victorian Signs

Materials

Metal

Antique Vintage Industrial British Railway Station Enamel Advertising Sign
By British Railways
Located in Sale, GB
- An original British Rail sign, circa 1940. - This Midlands Region sign has the inscription
Category

Mid-20th Century British Signs

Materials

Enamel

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
Category

Vintage 1930s Canadian Industrial Signs

Materials

Iron

Antique Vintage French Double Sided Glass Pharmacy Chemist Apothecary Sign
Located in Sale, GB
- A beautiful and rare double sided glass 'Pharmacie' sign mounted in its original frame, France
Category

Early 20th Century British Signs

Materials

Glass

Rare Mechanical Store Display "MOJUD" Stockings by Louis G. Audette & Company
By Displaymasters
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare Mechanical Store Display advertising "MOJUD" Stockings by Louis G. Audette & Company ,New York
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Signs

Materials

Metal

19th Century Large Apothecary Chemist Carboy Pharmacy Shop Trade Sign
Located in Lowestoft, GB
from the 17th century to the early 20th century. A rare example with a hollow cut glass stopper
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Signs

Materials

Blown Glass

Late 19th Century Cigar Store Carved Wooden Indian Tobacconist Trade Sign
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A life size carved pitch pine cigar/tobacconist trade sign/point of sale in the form of an Indian
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Signs

Materials

Steel

Impressive Huge 19th Century Pawnbroker Folk Art Sign with Three Spheres Symbol
Located in Lowestoft, GB
An impressive rare and monumental in scale folk art pawnbroker trade sign with its original trio of
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Signs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Early 20th Century Double Sided French Zinc Clock Smiths Trade Sign
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century double sided French zinc clock Smiths Trade sign We are proud to offer a rare
Category

Vintage 1910s French Victorian Signs

Materials

Zinc

Vintage 1958 Jos. Schiltz Large 73" Lighted Brewing Beer Advertisement Bar Sign
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage 1958 Jos. Schiltz Large 73" Lighted Brewing Beer Advertisement Bar Sign. Item features a
Category

Vintage 1950s Modern Signs

Materials

Metal

Blickensderfer Typewriter Tin Sign "A Gift from the 19th to the 20th Century"
Located in Stamford, CT
painted below the sign. This is a very rare sign that was commissioned by the company to hanging in the
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Signs

Materials

Tin

Advertising Mirror by Raymond Peynet for Atikah Cigaretten
By Raymond Peynet
Located in CADALSO, ES
Extremely rare to find.
Category

20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Signs

Materials

Mirror

Early 20th Century Milkmaid Milk Advertising Clock
Located in Downham Market, GB
wonderful age related patina & original face & hands, a rare, totally unmolested example which are now near
Category

20th Century British Country Signs

Materials

Zinc

19th Century "Goff's Cough Syrup" Original Salmon and Black Painted Thermometer
By Goff & Sons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare and unusual 19th century original painted thermometer with amazing untouched surface. The
Category

Antique 19th Century American Signs

Materials

Tin

19th Century Blue Glass Tram Window Advertisement
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
19th century blue glass tram window advertisement A rare find, these advertisements were once
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Great Britain (UK) Industrial Signs

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Sign Rare For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal sign rare for your home. A sign rare — often made from metal, wood and glass — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a sign rare — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A sign rare made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one sign rare that is appealing in its simplicity, but Gabriella Crespi, Philip and Kelvin LaVerne and Curtis Jere produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Sign Rare?

The average selling price for a sign rare at 1stDibs is $3,867, while they’re typically $175 on the low end and $180,000 for the highest priced.