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Vintage Battery Sign

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

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Wood

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. Pick up in central
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Vintage Battery Sign

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Metal

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

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Stainless Steel

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

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Metal

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
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
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

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Metal

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

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18k Gold, White Gold

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

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Rock Crystal, Metal

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
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

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Brass

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

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Paper, Chalk, Watercolor, Pencil

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
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
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

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Brass

Joseph Burlini (American, b. 1937) Contemporary Kinetic Metal Sculpture, 1972
Located in Queens, NY
Rainbow painted metal kinetic sculpture mounted to a mirrored base, with switch at the side; battery
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20th Century Contemporary Vintage Battery Sign

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Metal

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

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Lucite

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
By Wakita, Canetti, Shohei Mihara
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

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Metal

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.
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1970s German Art Deco Vintage Battery Sign

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Metal, Enamel

Vintage 1970's Kienzle clock
Vintage 1970's Kienzle clock
H 1.19 in Dm 7.09 in
80s Postmodern Memphis Shohei Mihara for Wakita & Canetti "Paradise" Wall Clock
By Shohei Mihara, Canetti, 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

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Metal

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

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Metal

Gucci Clock Pigskin Leather GG Logo Home Decor Interior Design Rare Vintage
By Gucci
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
" battery). Preowned/vintage with signs of cosmetic use/wear: color variation/spots/digs & cracks to areas
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1980s Italian Vintage Battery Sign

Huge Bakelite Industrial Train Station Wall Clock in Excellent Condition, 1940s
Located in Vienna, AT
. Powered by a quartz movement, so it is working perfectly with a standard battery. Excellent condition
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1940s Industrial Vintage Battery Sign

Materials

Glass, Bakelite

Huge Bakelite Industrial Train Station Wall Clock in Excellent Condition, 1940s
Located in Vienna, AT
. Powered by a quartz movement, so it is working perfectly with a standard battery. Excellent condition
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1940s Industrial Vintage Battery Sign

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Glass, Bakelite

Huge Bakelite Industrial Train Station Wall Clock in Excellent Condition, 1940s
Located in Vienna, AT
. Powered by a quartz movement, so it is working perfectly with a standard battery. Excellent condition
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1940s Industrial Vintage Battery Sign

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Glass, Bakelite

Huge Bakelite Industrial Train Station Wall Clock in Excellent Condition, 1940s
Located in Vienna, AT
. Powered by a quartz movement, so it is working perfectly with a standard battery. Excellent condition
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1940s Industrial Vintage Battery Sign

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Glass, Bakelite

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
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
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
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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Vintage Battery Sign

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Metal

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

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Pearl, 18k Gold

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

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Metal

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

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Metal

"Capri Battery", one of the last multiples, signed by Beuys (114/200)
By Joseph Beuys
Located in Cologne, DE
the work as follows: "replace battery after 1000 hours". However, the multiple comes with an
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Late 20th Century Post-War Vintage Battery Sign

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Iron

Delco Batteries 1939 Advertising Sign Vintage Automotive Sign Metal
Located in East Hampton, NY
Vintage Delco batteries metal advertising sign, 1939 double sided gas station sign, This is a
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Battery Sign

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Sheet Metal

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

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Brass

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

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Plastic, Maple

Postmodern Mantle Clock for Alessi
Postmodern Mantle Clock for Alessi
H 9.75 in W 6 in D 3.63 in
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
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Vintage Battery Sign

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Art Glass

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Rare Olympic games prefab Munich 1972 by Peter Hübner
By Another Human
Located in Perpignan, FR
CASANOVA. 1972 by Gallery Clément Cividino Ent. HISTORIQUE A l'occasion des jeux olympiques de Paris 2024 , notre galerie présente en exposition pour son rendez vous estival au d...
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1970s French Space Age Vintage Battery Sign

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Fiberglass, Polyester, Polystyrene

Rare Olympic games prefab Munich 1972 by Peter Hübner
Rare Olympic games prefab Munich 1972 by Peter Hübner
$95,994
H 110.24 in W 118.12 in D 118.12 in
Contemporary Brutalist Cabinet in Solid Oak, Black
By Sóha
Located in Paris, IDF
Contemporary Brutalist cabinet made of solid oak by Denis Milovanov for SOHA Concept Dimensions: 180 x 80 x 45 cm - Custom size on request Unique piece made to order. Founded by a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Russian Brutalist Vintage Battery Sign

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Oak

Contemporary Brutalist Cabinet in Solid Oak, Black
Contemporary Brutalist Cabinet in Solid Oak, Black
$20,398 / item
H 70.87 in W 31.5 in D 17.72 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
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2010s South African Minimalist Vintage Battery Sign

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Hardwood

The 'Jaipur' Sofa
Located in Malton, GB
This is our Jaipur sofa. Inspired by an original Anglo- Indian sofa we found on our travels. We wanted to make a show stopping piece that encapsulated design with practicality and th...
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2010s Vintage Battery Sign

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Upholstery

The 'Jaipur' Sofa
The 'Jaipur' Sofa
$10,788
H 36.23 in W 102.37 in D 33.47 in
Ondamarmo Vulcano Onyx Matte Polished Side Table
Located in AVENZA CARRARA, IT
The Ondamarmo series by Federica Elmo includes 6 objects: The extra large dining table, two smaller size tables, three shelves, and a tray designed as an evolution of the shapes of t...
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2010s Italian Vintage Battery Sign

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Onyx

Ondamarmo Vulcano Onyx Matte Polished Side Table
Ondamarmo Vulcano Onyx Matte Polished Side Table
$4,053 / item
H 17.72 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Grand Mastercraft Designed Three Part Brass & Glass Vitrines or Curio Cabinets
By Mastercraft
Located in Dallas, TX
Architecturally-inspired this breathtaking three part brass Curved China cabinet set by Mastercraft, inviting drama into any space. Dedicated to creating hand-constructed furnishings...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Battery Sign

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Brass

Framed Surrealistic Drawing by Pedro Friedeberg
By Pedro Friedeberg
Located in Atlanta, GA
Artist: Pedro Friedeberg (Mexican, 1936-) Title:Le Tombeau D'Hemingway Year: 1963 Medium: Ink and watercolor on paper: Size: 14 3/4 x 19 1/2 plus 3 inch frame Mark: upper lef...
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1960s Mexican Modern Vintage Battery Sign

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Paper

2 parts sofa in stainless steel by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
2 parts sofa in stainless steel with seating upholstered with a fabric by Dédar. Creation by Studio Glustin. France, 2023.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Battery Sign

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Stainless Steel

2 parts sofa in stainless steel by Studio Glustin
2 parts sofa in stainless steel by Studio Glustin
$36,957 / item
H 23.63 in W 169.3 in D 59.85 in
Fujimori Mug Set for Kato Kogei Ceramics Post-Modern Alpha 3 Memphis Japan 1980s
By Kato Kogei, Fujimori
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Founded during the Meiji era as a glass-making company in Nishi-ku, Nagoya, Kato made a name for itself by manufacturing cutting-edge designs, of which post-modern service is a prime...
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1980s Japanese Post-Modern Vintage Battery Sign

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Porcelain

Luigi Colani, Double Washbasin for Villeroy and Boch, 1979
By Luigi Colani, Villeroy & Boch
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
Rare double sink by Luigi Colani from the 1970s. The sink is installed in the center of the room. Separated are the two basins by a wide-span arch in chromed metal in the middl...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Battery Sign

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Chrome

Luigi Colani, Double Washbasin for Villeroy and Boch, 1979
Luigi Colani, Double Washbasin for Villeroy and Boch, 1979
$14,999
H 78.75 in W 51.19 in D 45.28 in
Pedro Friedeberg Hands & Feet Table. Gold Leaf. Original and Rare
By Pedro Friedeberg
Located in Kansas City, MO
Pedro Friedeberg surrealist table. Glass with gold leafed hand carved wood. An exceptional example of the artists work. Could be used as a coffee table, occasional table, side tab...
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1960s Mexican Modern Vintage Battery Sign

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Gold Leaf

Verner Panton Cloverleaf Sofa 3 Parts in 'Harald 3 #982' by Kvadrat for Verpan
By Verner Panton
Located in Tilburg, NL
Verner Panton cloverleaf sectional sofa. Current production. This listing shows a 3-piece Cloverleaf Sofa in dark green 'Harald 3 #982' by Kvadrat. Seats 5 people in a very interesti...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Battery Sign

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Fabric, Wood

Mawu Chair in Snow by Laura Gonzalez
By laura gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
Original chair in golden oak, satin finish. Flared legs, backrest and seat upholstered in a textured cream fabric by Dedar.
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2010s French Modern Vintage Battery Sign

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Oak, Fabric, Bouclé

Mawu Chair in Snow by Laura Gonzalez
Mawu Chair in Snow by Laura Gonzalez
$4,331 / item
H 35.44 in W 18.12 in D 19.69 in
Funky Post Modern Colorful Side Table ca' 1990
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A funky and colorful, side table with glass top, ca' 1990's. Custom made from a doctors' office. Post modern, in the style of Memphis. See the matching coffee table.
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1990s Vintage Battery Sign

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Aluminum

Genuine HERMES Stainless Steel 24mm Round Clipper Quartz Watch White Dial.
By Hermès
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
This is an authentic HERMES Stainless Steel Watch ref CL4.220 24mm Round Clipper Quartz White Dial. The watch is crafted of stainless steel and features a white dial, gold hands...
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1990s Modern Vintage Battery Sign

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Stainless Steel

19th Century, Monumental Carved Boiserie Panels from Lartington Hall
Located in London, GB
The Lartington hall carved Boiserie panels by Signor Anton Leone Bulletti. A highly important suite of eight carved and patinated wood panels commissioned by Monsignor Thomas Edw...
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19th Century English Renaissance Revival Vintage Battery Sign

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Wood, Pine

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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.