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Surrealistic Sculptural Clock by Pedro Friedeberg
Surrealistic Sculptural Clock by Pedro Friedeberg

Surrealistic Sculptural Clock by Pedro Friedeberg

By Pedro Friedeberg

Located in Atlanta, GA

mechanism run by battery, signed in the case as shown. Signed inside case.  

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1960s Mexican Modern Vintage Battery Sign

Materials

Wood

A postmodern sculptural welded metal clock by Jon Sarriugarte, signed, 1991
A postmodern sculptural welded metal clock by Jon Sarriugarte, signed, 1991

A postmodern sculptural welded metal clock by Jon Sarriugarte, signed, 1991

By Jon Sarriugarte

Located in View Park, CA

Sarriugarte, signed, 1991. With battery operated mechanism on verso. Works like a dream; battery operated

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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Vintage Battery Sign

Materials

Metal

American Mid-Century Handcrafted Mix Woods Double-Sided Rams Horns Table Clock
American Mid-Century Handcrafted Mix Woods Double-Sided Rams Horns Table Clock

American Mid-Century Handcrafted Mix Woods Double-Sided Rams Horns Table Clock

Located in San Diego, CA

A unique rare table clock, incredible craftsmanship a one of a kind item double-sided battery

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Battery Sign

Materials

Wood

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Louis Vuitton Multicolor Astropill Light Key 218333
Louis Vuitton Multicolor Astropill Light Key 218333

Louis Vuitton Multicolor Astropill Light Key 218333

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Forest Hills, NY

+ CONDITION ( 2.25 or B+ ) Signs of Wear: Battery recently changed at LV Boutique. Minor rubs on exterior

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20th Century Unknown Vintage Battery Sign

Cartier Desk Clock in the Art Deco Style
Cartier Desk Clock in the Art Deco Style

Cartier Desk Clock in the Art Deco Style

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H 9.25 in W 5.75 in D 3 in

Cartier Desk Clock in the Art Deco Style

Located in Blacksburg, VA

battery aperture. Signed �Cartier/Paris/Made in France� and serial number 200545. Comes with a

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Late 20th Century French Vintage Battery Sign

Materials

Metal

Cartier Ladies White Gold Tank Americaine quartz wristwatch, circa 1990s
Cartier Ladies White Gold Tank Americaine quartz wristwatch, circa 1990s

Cartier Ladies White Gold Tank Americaine quartz wristwatch, circa 1990s

By Cartier

Located in West Hollywood, CA

cabochon sapphire crown. Movement is battery powered quartz. With Cartier signed red crocodile strap with

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1990s Swiss Vintage Battery Sign

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Black Cartier Desk Clock in the Art Deco Style
Black Cartier Desk Clock in the Art Deco Style

Black Cartier Desk Clock in the Art Deco Style

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H 6.25 in W 7.5 in D 2.25 in

Black Cartier Desk Clock in the Art Deco Style

Located in Blacksburg, VA

movement with brass casing and battery aperture. Signed “Cartier/Parid/Made in France” and serial number

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Late 20th Century French Vintage Battery Sign

Materials

Rock Crystal, Metal

Early Porcelain Red Seal Battery Sign
Early Porcelain Red Seal Battery Sign

Early Porcelain Red Seal Battery Sign

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H 24 in W 13 in D 2 in

Early Porcelain Red Seal Battery Sign

Located in Peekskill, NY

This is a very early 20th century figural sign. Its porcelain and two-sided. One side has been

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20th Century American Vintage Battery Sign

1969 Walnut and Brass Wall Clock with Starburst Pattern by Westclox
1969 Walnut and Brass Wall Clock with Starburst Pattern by Westclox

1969 Walnut and Brass Wall Clock with Starburst Pattern by Westclox

By Westclox

Located in South Charleston, WV

condition and in full working condition with a battery. Signed to the front and back. Starburst has an

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Battery Sign

Materials

Brass

The Battery, Charleston, South Carolina By Edward Hopper
The Battery, Charleston, South Carolina By Edward Hopper

The Battery, Charleston, South Carolina By Edward Hopper

By Edward Hopper

Located in New Orleans, LA

Edward Hopper 1882-1967 American The Battery, Charleston, South Carolina Signed “Edward Hopper

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20th Century Realist Vintage Battery Sign

Materials

Paper, Chalk, Watercolor, Pencil

Gucci Desk Clock Pigskin Leather Vintage 80s Home Decor Interior Design
Gucci Desk Clock Pigskin Leather Vintage 80s Home Decor Interior Design

Gucci Desk Clock Pigskin Leather Vintage 80s Home Decor Interior Design

By Gucci

Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL

movement uses one "C" battery). Preowned/vintage with signs of cosmetic use/wear: color variation/spots

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1980s Italian Vintage Battery Sign

Ship's Brass Vintage Nautical Clock by Bargo, Germany
Ship's Brass Vintage Nautical Clock by Bargo, Germany

Ship's Brass Vintage Nautical Clock by Bargo, Germany

Located in Nantucket, MA

A brass ship's clock with Roman numeral dial. In working order, with replaced battery mechanism

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Mid-20th Century German Industrial Vintage Battery Sign

Materials

Brass

Minimalist Wood Wall Clock by Peter Pepper Products
Minimalist Wood Wall Clock by Peter Pepper Products

Minimalist Wood Wall Clock by Peter Pepper Products

Located in New York, NY

face with brass hands and time markers. Battery operated. Signed with paper label. Dimensions

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Late 20th Century American Vintage Battery Sign

Materials

Brass

1970s Smoked Lucite Clock by Robert Blosser for Design Group
1970s Smoked Lucite Clock by Robert Blosser for Design Group

1970s Smoked Lucite Clock by Robert Blosser for Design Group

By Design Group

Located in Brooklyn, NY

with age and use. Takes a single AA battery and works well. Signed to back "Design Group by Robert

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Battery Sign

Materials

Lucite

Vintage Omega De Ville Gold Tone Wristwatch
Vintage Omega De Ville Gold Tone Wristwatch

Vintage Omega De Ville Gold Tone Wristwatch

By Omega

Located in Portland, England

- 18mm, Bracelet Length - 220mm CONDITION: Working condition, new battery fitted. Signs of use and wear

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1980s Modern Vintage Battery Sign

1980s Postmodern "Paradise" Table Clock by Shohei Mihara for Wakita and Canetti
1980s Postmodern "Paradise" Table Clock by Shohei Mihara for Wakita and Canetti

1980s Postmodern "Paradise" Table Clock by Shohei Mihara for Wakita and Canetti

By Shohei Mihara, Canetti, Wakita

Located in Brooklyn, NY

AA battery and signed on the back "Wakita Paradise Quartz Japan Design S. Mihara." Marked "Canetti

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Late 20th Century Japanese Post-Modern Vintage Battery Sign

Materials

Metal

Vintage 1970's Kienzle clock
Vintage 1970's Kienzle clock

Vintage 1970's Kienzle clock

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H 1.19 in Dm 7.09 in

Vintage 1970's Kienzle clock

By Kienzle Clocks

Located in PRAHA 5, CZ

AA LR-6 battery. Signed with "KIENZLE" - "Made in Germany" . Diameter 18 cm.

Category

1970s German Art Deco Vintage Battery Sign

Materials

Metal, Enamel

80s Postmodern Memphis Shohei Mihara for Wakita & Canetti "Paradise" Wall Clock
80s Postmodern Memphis Shohei Mihara for Wakita & Canetti "Paradise" Wall Clock

80s Postmodern Memphis Shohei Mihara for Wakita & Canetti "Paradise" Wall Clock

By Canetti, Shohei Mihara, Wakita

Located in St. Louis, MO

, requires single AA battery. Signed on the back “Wakita Paradise Quartz Made in Japan Design S. Mihara

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1980s Japanese Post-Modern Vintage Battery Sign

Materials

Metal

Genuine HERMES Stainless Steel 30mm Round Clipper Quartz Watch White.
Genuine HERMES Stainless Steel 30mm Round Clipper Quartz Watch White.

Genuine HERMES Stainless Steel 30mm Round Clipper Quartz Watch White.

By Hermès

Located in Port Charlotte, FL

battery installed. Has some signs of wear consistent of age. 7in Wrist. Can be adjusted by adding on

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1990s Modern Vintage Battery Sign

Materials

Stainless Steel

Antique Stickley Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Mantel Clock, 20th Century
Antique Stickley Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Mantel Clock, 20th Century

Antique Stickley Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Mantel Clock, 20th Century

By Stickley Brothers

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Arts & Crafts mission mantle clock by Stickley offers oak construction, battery operated

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20th Century American Arts and Crafts Vintage Battery Sign

Materials

Metal

Yves Saint Laurent Heart Bangle Watch
Yves Saint Laurent Heart Bangle Watch

Yves Saint Laurent Heart Bangle Watch

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

the numbers. Thin, stylish bangle style in a brilliant gold metal. New battery, in working condition

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20th Century French Vintage Battery Sign

Table Clock Made of Stone and Brass Attr. to Carl Aubock
Table Clock Made of Stone and Brass Attr. to Carl Aubock

Table Clock Made of Stone and Brass Attr. to Carl Aubock

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Vienna, AT

and clock hands. The mechanism works with a battery and is signed Junghans. See similar clockfaces by

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1970s Austrian International Style Vintage Battery Sign

Materials

Stone, Brass

Postmodern "Paradise" Wall Clock by Shohei Mihara for Wakita and Canetti
Postmodern "Paradise" Wall Clock by Shohei Mihara for Wakita and Canetti

Postmodern "Paradise" Wall Clock by Shohei Mihara for Wakita and Canetti

By Shohei Mihara, Wakita

Located in Brooklyn, NY

very mild bend to metal on one edge. (See photos.) Takes a single AA battery and signed on the back

Category

Late 20th Century Post-Modern Vintage Battery Sign

Materials

Metal

Iconic “Paradise” 80s Postmodern Wall Clock Designed by Shoei Mihara for Canetti
Iconic “Paradise” 80s Postmodern Wall Clock Designed by Shoei Mihara for Canetti

Iconic “Paradise” 80s Postmodern Wall Clock Designed by Shoei Mihara for Canetti

By Shohei Mihara, Canetti

Located in Palm Springs, CA

takes a single AA battery and signed on the back Wakita Paradise quartz made in Japan. Design: S. Mihara

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1980s Japanese Post-Modern Vintage Battery Sign

Materials

Metal

1989 Chanel Mademoiselle 18 Karat Gold Cultured Pearl Quartz Lady Wrist Watch
1989 Chanel Mademoiselle 18 Karat Gold Cultured Pearl Quartz Lady Wrist Watch

1989 Chanel Mademoiselle 18 Karat Gold Cultured Pearl Quartz Lady Wrist Watch

By Chanel

Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.

clasp Length: 17.5cm Width: 2.2cm Signed: “Chanel Paris” Battery is running. The mechanism is checked

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Late 20th Century French Modern Vintage Battery Sign

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold

Atlas Battery Tester Filled with Original Test Tools
Atlas Battery Tester Filled with Original Test Tools

Atlas Battery Tester Filled with Original Test Tools

Located in Retie, BE

display object near a classic car collection, Atlas Tire battery sign collectable.  

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Mid-20th Century Central American Industrial Vintage Battery Sign

Materials

Metal

Enamel Advertising Sign for Mazda Batteries or Piles , France , 1960s
Enamel Advertising Sign for Mazda Batteries or Piles , France , 1960s

Enamel Advertising Sign for Mazda Batteries or Piles , France , 1960s

Located in Retie, BE

Factory Vitracier Neuhaus in France and dates from the 1960s. This Publicity Sign for Batteries has the

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Mid-20th Century French Modern Vintage Battery Sign

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Brass Spike Sculptural Clock
Mid-Century Modern Brass Spike Sculptural Clock

Mid-Century Modern Brass Spike Sculptural Clock

By Larry DeVall

Located in Austin, TX

effect. Fully functional, runs on a single AA battery. Signed DeVall on back.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Battery Sign

Materials

Brass

Postmodern Mantle Clock for Alessi
Postmodern Mantle Clock for Alessi

Postmodern Mantle Clock for Alessi

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H 9.75 in W 6 in D 3.63 in

Postmodern Mantle Clock for Alessi

By Michael Graves (b.1934), Alessi

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

side views. Note: Top is removable for changing of the battery. Note: Signed on the underside of

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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Vintage Battery Sign

Materials

Plastic, Maple

René Lalique "Muguet" Enemailed Clock
René Lalique "Muguet" Enemailed Clock

René Lalique "Muguet" Enemailed Clock

By René Lalique

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

the center facewhite. Mecanism Quartz working with battery changed. Originally Omega signed R

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Vintage Battery Sign

Materials

Art Glass

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Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier

Located in Roma, Lazio

A fantastic emerald green sputnik, with a surprising design and for its very low height, which allows it to fit in both high and low ceilings. Very elegant, it will furnish and decor...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Battery Sign

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New Black Wrought Iron Curule Bench with Cushion, Savonarola, Throne

New Black Wrought Iron Curule Bench with Cushion, Savonarola, Throne

Located in Miami, FL

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21st Century and Contemporary European Neoclassical Vintage Battery Sign

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CraftAssociates Caned Dining Chairs, Bonnie Caned Dining Chairs, Leather Walnut

CraftAssociates Caned Dining Chairs, Bonnie Caned Dining Chairs, Leather Walnut

By Craft Associates, Laura Trenchard

Located in Oak Harbor, OH

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2010s American Modern Vintage Battery Sign

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Custom Oak & Cream Bouclé Daybed by Fosfeen Handcrafted, Made to Order

Custom Oak & Cream Bouclé Daybed by Fosfeen Handcrafted, Made to Order

Located in Plymouth, GB

A handcrafted oak and cream bouclé daybed from Fosfeen’s Sunday Collection. Made to order with full customisation available, including COM, finishes, and dimensions. The Sunday Dayb...

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2010s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Battery Sign

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Antique Chinese Carved Canopy Bed with Alcove

Antique Chinese Carved Canopy Bed with Alcove

$12,500

H 80 in W 81 in D 92 in

Antique Chinese Carved Canopy Bed with Alcove

Located in Buffalo, NY

Mid to late 19th century, elaborately carved, antique Chinese bed Chambers was used to greet visitors and usually was furnished with two chairs and a center table: from which tea, wi...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Vintage Battery Sign

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Lacquer, Wood

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Grand Mastercraft Designed Three Part Brass & Glass Vitrines or Curio Cabinets

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By Mastercraft

Located in Dallas, TX

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Battery Sign

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Brass

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Django • Sienna Earth • Sculptural Textured Velvet Ottoman by Odditi

Django • Sienna Earth • Sculptural Textured Velvet Ottoman by Odditi

By Odditi

Located in CAROOL, NSW, AU

The Django ottoman is a sculptural living object that brings its eclectic personality into any space. Exhibiting a sleek yet playful nature, Django also has a practical side and is a...

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2010s Oceanic Organic Modern Vintage Battery Sign

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Fabric, Foam, Jacquard

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Rare and  Important Walnut And Upholstered Parchment Bench By Carlo Bugatti

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By Carlo Bugatti

Located in Montreal, QC

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Early 1900s European Vintage Battery Sign

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17th Century Japanese Export Lacquer Cabinet with Depiction the Dutch Tradepost

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Located in Amsterdam, NL

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17th Century Japanese Edo Vintage Battery Sign

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Spirograph Centerpiece - Hand-carved & Hand-painted Glazed Porcelain Centerpiece
Spirograph Centerpiece - Hand-carved & Hand-painted Glazed Porcelain Centerpiece

Spirograph Centerpiece - Hand-carved & Hand-painted Glazed Porcelain Centerpiece

Located in Dallas, TX

An impressive object entirely shaped and finished by hand, it reveals very different glaze treatments inside and out. While expertly worked to achieve a scalloped edge and channeled ...

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2010s European Vintage Battery Sign

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Ceramic, Porcelain

Pedro Friedeberg Moon Face with Hands Table Top Sculpture, 1970s, Signed.
Pedro Friedeberg Moon Face with Hands Table Top Sculpture, 1970s, Signed.

Pedro Friedeberg Moon Face with Hands Table Top Sculpture, 1970s, Signed.

By Pedro Friedeberg

Located in Kansas City, MO

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1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Battery Sign

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Walnut, Giltwood

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Open Edition Ribbon Side Table

Open Edition Ribbon Side Table

$8,000

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By Sam Klemick

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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2010s American Organic Modern Vintage Battery Sign

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Verner Panton Cloverleaf Sofa 5 Sections for Verpan

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$36,807

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Located in Tilburg, NL

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21st Century and Contemporary Vintage Battery Sign

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19th Century, Monumental Carved Boiserie Panels from Lartington Hall

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Located in London, GB

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Mah Jong sofa in ‘Kenzo Takada’ fabric by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois France
Mah Jong sofa in ‘Kenzo Takada’ fabric by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois France

Mah Jong sofa in ‘Kenzo Takada’ fabric by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois France

By Roche Bobois

Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Battery Sign

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FORM(LA) Palla Round Coffee Table 42"L x 38"W x 13"H Rojo Alicante Marble
FORM(LA) Palla Round Coffee Table 42"L x 38"W x 13"H Rojo Alicante Marble

FORM(LA) Palla Round Coffee Table 42"L x 38"W x 13"H Rojo Alicante Marble

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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Vintage Battery Sign For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal vintage battery sign for your home. Each vintage battery sign for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, glass and plastic. Your living room may not be complete without a vintage battery sign — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right vintage battery sign, those designed in mid-century modern, industrial and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. A well-made vintage battery sign has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Gents of Leicester, Pedro Friedeberg and Atelier Sommarti are consistently popular.

How Much is a Vintage Battery Sign?

Prices for a vintage battery sign start at $45 and top out at $250,000 with the average selling for $1,495.