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Pair of Theatre Prop Gueridons, France, circa 1950s
Pair of Theatre Prop Gueridons, France, circa 1950s

Pair of Theatre Prop Gueridons, France, circa 1950s

$3,310 / set

H 34.65 in Dm 22.84 in

Pair of Theatre Prop Gueridons, France, circa 1950s

Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse

Fun pair of red-painted gueridon originally made as theatre props. They are of cut-out plywood, and

Category

Mid-20th Century French Gueridon

Materials

Leather, Resin, Plywood

Collection of 27 Brass Candle Sticks, Pub Decor, Theatre Props
Collection of 27 Brass Candle Sticks, Pub Decor, Theatre Props

Collection of 27 Brass Candle Sticks, Pub Decor, Theatre Props

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Collection of 27 Brass Candle Sticks, Pub Decor, Theatre Props These are quite a large collection

Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Pair of Empire Style Armchairs Made for the Theatre, France circa 1930s-1940s
Pair of Empire Style Armchairs Made for the Theatre, France circa 1930s-1940s

Pair of Empire Style Armchairs Made for the Theatre, France circa 1930s-1940s

Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse

- 1940s. As theatre props go, these are very sturdily built. Painted in an off-white colour, with "gilt

Category

Vintage 1940s French Armchairs

Pair Gilt Iron Console Tables
Pair Gilt Iron Console Tables

Pair Gilt Iron Console Tables

$4,684 / set

H 22.45 in W 31.5 in D 10.63 in

Pair Gilt Iron Console Tables

Located in Staffordshire, GB

film and theatre prop house. Price per pair W80 x D27 x H57 cm.

Category

Late 20th Century Side Tables

Materials

Iron

Architectural Art Nouveau Wood Element / fire screen manner of Rennie Mackintosh
Architectural Art Nouveau Wood Element / fire screen manner of Rennie Mackintosh

Architectural Art Nouveau Wood Element / fire screen manner of Rennie Mackintosh

By Charles Rennie Mackintosh

Located in Buffalo, NY

Mackintosh,, Possibly built as a stage , theatre prop.. Well made,, wonderful design.. Would make a great

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Nouveau Architectural Elements

Materials

Wood

Pair of 19th Century French Canvas Lion Wall Props
Pair of 19th Century French Canvas Lion Wall Props

Pair of 19th Century French Canvas Lion Wall Props

$4,345 / set

H 32.29 in W 35.83 in D 1.19 in

Pair of 19th Century French Canvas Lion Wall Props

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Wonderful pair of 19th Century French canvas theatre winged lion props from Paris. Super colour and

Category

Antique 19th Century French Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Pair of 19th Century French Canvas Lion Wall Props
Pair of 19th Century French Canvas Lion Wall Props

Pair of 19th Century French Canvas Lion Wall Props

$4,677 / set

H 32.29 in W 35.83 in D 1.19 in

Pair of 19th Century French Canvas Lion Wall Props

Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire

Wonderful pair of 19th Century French canvas theatre winged lion props from Paris. Super colour

Category

Antique 19th Century French Decorative Art

Materials

Canvas

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Pair Italian Wood Curtains
Pair Italian Wood Curtains

Pair Italian Wood Curtains

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H 104 in W 43 in D 0.5 in

Pair Italian Wood Curtains

Located in New Orleans, LA

curtains were probably used as a theatre prop.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Windows

Materials

Silver Leaf

Theatre Books Prop Collection
Theatre Books Prop Collection

Theatre Books Prop Collection

Unavailable

H 78.75 in

Theatre Books Prop Collection

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Set of seven Theatre Set Prop books,various sizes

Category

Antique 19th Century French More Furniture and Collectibles

Theatre Prop Books
Theatre Prop Books

Theatre Prop Books

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H 68 in W 40 in D 11 in

Theatre Prop Books

Located in Culver City, CA

Massive prop books crafted from wood, paper, paint and canvas.

Category

Vintage 1920s French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Paper

French Theatre Prop of Roman Emperor Augustus from Paris
French Theatre Prop of Roman Emperor Augustus from Paris

French Theatre Prop of Roman Emperor Augustus from Paris

Located in Round Top, TX

This is the last of a series of French theatre props that I had framed from a Parisian theatre

Category

Early 20th Century French Decorative Art

Materials

Canvas, Plastic

20th Century Extra Large "Tomato" Theatre Prop
20th Century Extra Large "Tomato" Theatre Prop

20th Century Extra Large "Tomato" Theatre Prop

Located in Brecht, BE

Fun object in every interior, this extra large tomato.

Category

Late 20th Century French More Folk Art

Materials

Resin

Handpainted Mirror
Handpainted Mirror

Handpainted Mirror

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H 90 in W 78.5 in D 1.25 in

Handpainted Mirror

Located in Stamford, CT

Handpainted mirror with peacocks and foliage. Possibly a theatre prop.

Category

Vintage 1960s Belgian Wall Mirrors

Pair of  Striped Cabanas on Canvas
Pair of  Striped Cabanas on Canvas

Pair of Striped Cabanas on Canvas

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H 104.75 in W 43 in D 1 in

Pair of Striped Cabanas on Canvas

Located in Stamford, CT

A pair of theatre props. Striped cabanas painted on canvas.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Decorative Art

Early 20th Century Papier Mâché Lion
Early 20th Century Papier Mâché Lion

Early 20th Century Papier Mâché Lion

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H 57.09 in W 29.53 in D 43.31 in

Early 20th Century Papier Mâché Lion

Located in Brecht, BE

This is an amazing papier mâché theatre prop, a lion in all its glory, great expression and patina.

Category

Early 20th Century French Animal Sculptures

Materials

Paper

Large Antique Vintage Wicker Theatre Film Prop Storage Basket Trunk Box
Large Antique Vintage Wicker Theatre Film Prop Storage Basket Trunk Box

Large Antique Vintage Wicker Theatre Film Prop Storage Basket Trunk Box

Located in Stockbridge, GB

Large Vintage Wicker Theatre Prop Basket Trunk A fantastic wicker basket salvaged from a prop

Category

Early 20th Century British British Colonial Blanket Chests

Materials

Wicker

Large Pair of Fiberglass Egyptian Pharaoh Heads, France, circa 1950s
Large Pair of Fiberglass Egyptian Pharaoh Heads, France, circa 1950s

Large Pair of Fiberglass Egyptian Pharaoh Heads, France, circa 1950s

Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse

Unique and wonderful pair of large pharaoh heads made as theatre props out of fiberglass, with a

Category

Mid-20th Century French Figurative Sculptures

Pair of old cariatides
Pair of old cariatides

Pair of old cariatides

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H 37.41 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in

Pair of old cariatides

Located in Haaltert, BE

Pair of old cariatides depicting two mythological figures. Made in the 1960s as theatre props

Category

Vintage 1960s Belgian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Cement

Papier Mâché Theatre Bears Head
Papier Mâché Theatre Bears Head

Papier Mâché Theatre Bears Head

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H 12 in W 13 in D 19 in

Papier Mâché Theatre Bears Head

Located in London, GB

of sort. Condition: The item is a true vintage handmade papier mâché theatre prop and shows much

Category

Vintage 1940s French Folk Art Masks

Materials

Paper

Early 20th Century Painted Canvas Paris Theatre Mask Mould
Early 20th Century Painted Canvas Paris Theatre Mask Mould

Early 20th Century Painted Canvas Paris Theatre Mask Mould

Located in London, GB

with some other theatre props, she was unsure of its exact use. Made from aged canvas and covered with

Category

Vintage 1920s French Early Victorian Masks

Materials

Canvas

1920s 'Man In The Moon' Papier Mâché Stage Prop
1920s 'Man In The Moon' Papier Mâché Stage Prop

1920s 'Man In The Moon' Papier Mâché Stage Prop

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H 19.69 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in

1920s 'Man In The Moon' Papier Mâché Stage Prop

Located in Hastings, GB

1920s 'Man In The Moon' Papier mâché Prop. Theatre / stage prop. Handmade and finished with

Category

Vintage 1920s British Arts and Crafts Carnival Art

Materials

Paper

The Lloyd’s Patriotic Fund £100 Trafalgar Sword awarded to JOHN PILFORD ESQ CAPT
The Lloyd’s Patriotic Fund £100 Trafalgar Sword awarded to JOHN PILFORD ESQ CAPT

The Lloyd’s Patriotic Fund £100 Trafalgar Sword awarded to JOHN PILFORD ESQ CAPT

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

secondary inscription on scabbard throat reads, “Presented to Movis D’Omer Jac Aberle Prop Tivoli Theatre

Category

Antique 19th Century British Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Ormolu

Medieval Mace Antique Theatre Prop
Medieval Mace Antique Theatre Prop

Medieval Mace Antique Theatre Prop

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H 4 in W 16 in D 1.5 in

Medieval Mace Antique Theatre Prop

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Medieval mace antique theatre prop, well made with turned wood handle, and 4 inch diameter wood and

Category

Early 20th Century North American Renaissance Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Metal, Iron

Fil de Fer Exhibition Poster-Floral Theatre Props
Fil de Fer Exhibition Poster-Floral Theatre Props

Fil de Fer Exhibition Poster-Floral Theatre Props

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H 27.56 in W 19.69 in D 0.08 in

Fil de Fer Exhibition Poster-Floral Theatre Props

Located in Copenhagen K, DK

handmade vintage flower theatre props, originating from Lyon’s renowned Théatre des Célestins (image of

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Posters

Materials

Paper

Theatre Prop
Theatre Prop

Theatre Prop

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H 45 in W 29 in D 20 in

Theatre Prop

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Circa 1900 hand made wood theatre prop with hand crank used to simulate gunfire

Category

Early 20th Century American More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Wood

Large Painted Plaster & Fibreglass Theatre Prop Model of a Fly Agaric Toadstool
Large Painted Plaster & Fibreglass Theatre Prop Model of a Fly Agaric Toadstool

Large Painted Plaster & Fibreglass Theatre Prop Model of a Fly Agaric Toadstool

Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire

the middle section of the 20th century and from a theatre production. Remaining in relatively good

Category

Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Fiberglass, Plaster

Wonderful 1930s Theatre Wall Chandelier from an Italian Theatre
Wonderful 1930s Theatre Wall Chandelier from an Italian Theatre

Wonderful 1930s Theatre Wall Chandelier from an Italian Theatre

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

An outstanding, circa 1930s Italian Trompe oil wooden chandelier, originally used as a theatre prop

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Oversized Round Mirror
Oversized Round Mirror

Oversized Round Mirror

Located in Wainscott, NY

Very Unusual Oversized Round Mirror, Painted Canvas Theatre Prop from Philadelphia Opera House

Category

Early 20th Century American Decorative Objects

Early 20th Century French Folk Art Pantomime Horse
Early 20th Century French Folk Art Pantomime Horse

Early 20th Century French Folk Art Pantomime Horse

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Wonderful folk art theatre prop/costurme. Two people go hide underneath and carry it on stage

Category

Early 20th Century French Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Early 20th Century Plaster Model of a Human Skull on Ebonised Stand
Early 20th Century Plaster Model of a Human Skull on Ebonised Stand

Early 20th Century Plaster Model of a Human Skull on Ebonised Stand

Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire

been used in this way but also may have been a stage or theatre prop. Unlike more modern resin

Category

Early 20th Century European Models and Miniatures

Materials

Plaster

Massive French Lion Head Theatrical Prop, circa 1960
Massive French Lion Head Theatrical Prop, circa 1960

Massive French Lion Head Theatrical Prop, circa 1960

Located in Houston, TX

” button below and see them first! This realistic vintage French lion head circa 1960 was used as a prop

Category

Vintage 1960s French Animal Sculptures

Materials

Fiberglass

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Located in Jardim America, SP

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Category

2010s Brazilian Swivel Chairs

Materials

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Pair of Shearling 'Strapontin' Stools by Design Frères
Pair of Shearling 'Strapontin' Stools by Design Frères

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By Design Frères

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of shearling 'Strapontin' stools by Design Frères. Chic and understated. Also great as a two-part bench.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Stools

Materials

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Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce

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$1,696Sale Price / item|20% Off

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By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Örsjö Industri AB

Located in Glendale, CA

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By Sergio Mazza, Quattrifolio

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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Arthur Umanoff round wrought iron table with four chairs in terra cotta finish

Arthur Umanoff round wrought iron table with four chairs in terra cotta finish

By Arthur Umanoff

Located in Ferndale, MI

Five piece Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard dining set . Two armchairs two side chairs with round glass top table . Table measures 29.5" tall with 36" diameter , glass top has3/8" ...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

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Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
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By Lemon

Located in Amsterdam, NL

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Materials

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Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward

Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward

$230,584Sale Price|33% Off

H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in

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By Henry Ward

Located in Amsterdam, NL

England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Taxidermy

Materials

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Located in New York, NY

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Gastone Rinaldi plywood, metal and brass daybed by Rima, Italy, 1950s

Gastone Rinaldi plywood, metal and brass daybed by Rima, Italy, 1950s

By RIMA, Gastone Rinaldi

Located in Chiavari, Liguria

Wood and metal daybed with brass elements, upholstered mattress and cushions, produced by Rima, designed by Gastone Rinaldi, 1950s The headboard and footboard of this daybed, produc...

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Materials

Metal, Brass

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Mawu Chair in Imprimé by Laura Gonzalez

Mawu Chair in Imprimé by Laura Gonzalez

$5,965 / item

H 35.44 in W 17.72 in D 20.48 in

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By laura gonzalez

Located in Paris, FR

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2010s French Modern Chairs

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Josef Hoffmann & Wiener Werkstätte  "Fabric Department" Chandelier, Re Edition

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By Josef Hoffmann, Woka Lamps, Wiener Werkstätte

Located in Vienna, AT

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Pair of 1930s French Armchairs

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$6,000 / set

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Located in New York, NY

Pair of architectural armchairs in stained oak with sabered legs. The structure of the seat and the back is formed by 2 quarter circle ending in a slight backward movement. The a...

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Vintage 1930s French Armchairs

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18th Century Hand-Painted Venetian Style Dorsoduro Chest with Blooming Flowers

18th Century Hand-Painted Venetian Style Dorsoduro Chest with Blooming Flowers

By Porte Italia

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Located in Roslyn, NY

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Theatre Prop For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal theatre prop for your home. A theatre prop — often made from metal, bronze and paper — can elevate any home. There are 8 variations of the antique or vintage theatre prop you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a theatre prop — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A theatre prop is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Art Deco, folk art and modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one theatre prop that is appealing in its simplicity, but Arthur Arbesser and Paul Colin produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Theatre Prop?

The average selling price for a theatre prop at 1stDibs is $4,253, while they’re typically $866 on the low end and $175,000 for the highest priced.