19th Century Hand Made Folk Art Carnival Spinning Wheel On Stand
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fun and fabulous Folk Art Carnival Spinning Wheel from the latter part of the 19th century. Totally
Oak, Paint
$7,500
H 88 in W 28 in D 9 in
Early Carnival Midway 7.5 Foot Tall Game Wheel Monterey with Gooseneck Light
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Fantastic giant carnival game wheel with applied scenic Monterey theme. All original surface paint
Wood
Large 19th Century Painted Game Wheel
Located in Nantucket, MA
Large 19th century wooden gaming wheel with hand-painted face including numbers and central
Metal
Early 20th Century Fairground Roulette Wheel
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century Fairground Roulette Wheel French in its origin, this early 20th century hand
Pine
Early 20th Century scratch built fairground roulette wheel
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century scratch built fairground roulette wheel A unique example of an early 20th
Pine
$596Sale Price|25% Off
H 2 in Dm 30 in
19thc Wooden Folk Art Gaming Wheel with Original Red Paint & Cardinal Design
Located in Savannah, GA
19th Folk Art gaming wheel featuring four cardinals and hand painted numbers, it retains the
Metal
Antique Carnival Gaming Wheel, France
Located in San Francisco, CA
the late 18th Century. This antique metal gaming wheel with red painted number, is a great addition to
Metal
Early 20th Century Dice Gambling Wheel with Starburst Veneer Face
Located in Dekalb, IL
c. 1910s/1920s; (possibly) H. C. Evans & Company - Chicago Oversized carnival or gaming wheel clad
Wood
Antique Carnival Game Wheel
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique carnival game wheel.
Metal
Antique Game Wheel
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique original American game wheel.
Metal
Homemade Gaming Wheel
Located in Sheffield, MA
Primitive construction and hand lettering contribute to the charm of this homemade game wheel which
Pine
Unavailable
H 53 in Dm 36 in
Huge Americana Floor Model Wheel of Fortune, "The Green Star, " on Great Stand
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique Arcade Americana Folk Art gaming wheel of fortune floor model in vivid color on wood stand
1920s Antique Double-Sided Hand-Painted Game/Carnival Wheel, New York
Located in Buffalo, NY
1920s antique double-sided hand-painted game/carnival wheel. Aranee Doll Co. New York, Nice bright
Bronze, Steel
Large Size American Carnival Double Gaming Wheel "Choice of Stand"
Located in Savannah, GA
This large size double very colorful standing carnival wheel is an incredibly rare gaming device
Metal
Carnival Game Wheel
Located in Houston, TX
Step right up and take a chance on this vintage carnival game wheel. In really good condition this
Metal
Giant Carnival Midway Game Wheel
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Very large graphic carnival midway game wheel. See close-ups to view the nicely alligatored paint
Wood
Early Colorful Carnival Game Wheel
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Graphic handpainted carnival gaming wheel. Excellent paint surface and numbering detail. Found in
Iron
American Folk Art Carnival Game Wheel
Located in Surrey, BC
Excellent floor model on stand with full functioning spin. This wheel is a hand-painted example pre
Wood
Antique American Carnival Game Wheel, Early 20th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique American carnival game wheel, early 20th century Fine old antique game wheel for
Iron
Early 20th Century Fairground/Carnival Roulette Games Wheel
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century Fairground/Carnival Roulette Games Wheel A charming and highly decorative
Pine
Antique Casino Carnival Gambling Game Wheel Wood and Iron
By Evans Gaming Company
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Antique tabletop gaming wheel. Most likely made by Evan's gaming company. Graphic painted dice in
Very Large Early 20th Century Carnival Horse Race Betting Wheel
Located in New York, NY
Very large early 20th Century carnival horse racing betting wheel. Wheel of fortune. Wheel of luck
Metal
Painted Game Wheel
Located in Surrey, BC
Painted game wheel in original paint. Strong colors on both side with pin nails surrounding outer
Metal
Colossal Circus Wagon Wheel
Located in Santa Monica, CA
A great piece of circus history. Original wheel from a late 19th century circus wagon. A great
Iron
Vintage Carnival Spinning Jumbo Carny Trick Gamewheel
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Early 20th century carny made carnival game wheel. Spinning arrow appears to have been gaffed
Iron
Game of Chance Spinning Wheel
Located in Nantucket, MA
Game of chance gaming wheel vibrantly painted with red, yellow, green and black with 20 randomly
Double Fairground Wheel, France circa 1880
Located in Culver City, CA
Double Fairground Wheel France circa 1880 Hand painted double wheel game. Measures 23.5”w x 10”d
Paint
Two-Sided Vintage Wooden Game Wheel
Located in Surrey, BC
This is a two sided wooden game wheel with very nice graphic details is in original finish. This
Wood
Early 20thc Original Painted Red, white & Blue Game Wheel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
FOLKY ORIGINAL HAND PAINTED GAME WHEEL .ORIGINAL RED,WHITE & BLUE PAINT.THE INSIDE HAVE FOUR OPEN
Iron
Carnival Game Wheel
Located in Surrey, BC
Painted carnival game wheel of chance in original paint
Metal
19th-20th Century Indonesian Parade or Carnival Cart Wheel with Musical Figures
Located in Milford, NH
A polychrome wooden parade or carnival cart wagon wheel with a variety of carved three dimensional
Iron
Antique American Hand Made & Painted Wheel of Fortune Carnival Game Wheel
Located in Stamford, CT
Early 20th Century antique handmade and painted wheel of fortune carnival game wheel. This is a
Metal
Hand Painted Early Americana Folk Art Game Wheel
Located in Newfoundland, PA
Stunning black painted Americana Folk Art gambling wheel. Patina is fantastic Great hardware
Wood
Rare Desk-Top H.C. Evans Horse Race Wheel
By H.C. Evans & Co.
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is one of the most elaborate wheel of Fortune H.C. Evans & Co ever made. What makes this one
Hand Painted Early Americana Folk Art Wall Mount Game Wheel
Located in Newfoundland, PA
What a great addition this would make to your home Folk Art game wheel, measuring 31 in x 34.5
Wood
Carnival Wheel
Located in North Egremont, MA
Interesting graphics on this carnival wheel, nice metal center and mount
Metal
Carnival Wheel
Located in Hudson, NY
Wheel of chance carnival wheel wonderful primary colors Diameter of wheel is 16 inches.
Large Carnival Wheel in Red White and Blue
Located in Hudson, NY
Graphic hand painted carnival wheel on stand.
Pine
Carnival Wheel
Located in North Egremont, MA
Especially crisp and graphic small carnival game wheel, double sided with very nice cast iron
Iron
Carnival Wheel of Fortune hand made from wooden bicycle wheel
Located in Madison, WI
Early 20th century carnival wheel of fortune hand made from a wooden bicycle wheel. Mounted on a
Wood
Cast Iron Carnival Wheel
Located in New York, NY
Rare gaming wheel of pieced cast iron with wonderful old paint. The pointer arm has a forged iron
Carnival Wheel from Chicago
Located in New Jersey City, NJ
signed Chicago
Carnival wheel
Located in Sheffield, MA
and arcade during the 1920's. This fanciful game wheel is one of the very few surviving artifacts from
Metal
Vinatge Gaming Wheel from a Carnival / Circus
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a wonderful piece of vintage Americana and Carnival memorabilia. The wheel of chance with
Original H.C Evans Carnival Game Wheel
Located in Sheffield, MA
Step right up! Pick a number and win! Red , yellow and black, this fabulous carnival game wheel was
Wood
1900's American Folk Art Carnival Game Wheel
Located in Chicago, IL
1900's American Folk Art Carnival hand painted double sided Game wheel.It still spins perfectly. It
Iron
Game wheel
Located in Sheffield, MA
Made from a wagon wheel that came off an antique fire engine this wagon wheel is definitely a one
Wood
Graphic Gambling Wheel
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A vibrant and graphic vintage, small scale gambling wheel visually appealing from both sides. Time
Wood
Graphic Game Wheel, Original Paint
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Very handsome and large painted carnival game wheel, four colors and numbered 1-60; all original
Wood
Nice Early Folk Art Gaming Wheel
Located in North Beninngton, VT
a carnival or in annual town fairs. Circa 1900. Center of the wheel comes out 5 inches from the
Steel
American Folk Art Wheel of Fortune With Star Detail
Located in 3 Oaks, MI
This graphic Carnival Wheel is constructed of a wood rimmed bicycle wheel with hand painted numbers
Wood
Carnival Gaming Wheel
Located in Culver City, CA
This wheel is brightly colored in red and cream with black numbers. It has a mounting board and is
Metal
American Carnival Game Wheel and Board
Located in Sheffield, MA
your side!!! This great 1920's carnival game wheel and original board is a piece of our history and art
Wood
American Carnival game wheel and Board
Located in Sheffield, MA
side!!!. this great 1920's carnival game wheel on original board is a piece of our history and art. It
Wood
Starburst Game Wheel
Located in Aurora, OR
This antique game wheel has hand painted numbering with a central brace shaped like a starburst.
Wood
1900's American Roulette Game Wheel
Located in Chicago, IL
1900's American hand made roulette game wheel
Wood
$16,820 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
Carnival Midway Sideshow Banner
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Original hand-painted canvas sideshow banner for carnival midway sideshow entrance. Not signed but most likely out of Chicago Tent and Awning's banner shop. Original wood strip attac...
Canvas
$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
Antique Folk Art Carnival Attraction Hand Painted Sign circa 1940's
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1677 Hand painted carnival sign world's tallest man and Tom tump In a pediment frame
Hardwood, Paint
$115,855
H 240 in W 552 in D 120 in
Mid-Victorian Moorish wrought & cast iron pergola or decorative garden structure
Located in London, GB
A monumental Moorish mid-Victorian wrought iron Pergola or Decorative Garden Structure, a unique masterpiece in High Victorian Ironwork design. Our research confirms it is French, da...
Wrought Iron
$230,991Sale Price|33% Off
H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
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...
Other
Early Sunshine Studios American Side Show Electric Chair Banner
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Early example of American sideshow banner art. Painted at the Sunshine Studio in Witchita, Kansas by Geo Bellis. Signed by artist on front and studio name on front and back. This ban...
Canvas
Original Wood Carved Carnival Midway Poster Letterpress
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Set of three original hand-carved letterpress made by the Neal Walters Poster Company. Fantastic carnival midway scene. Games, carnival rides and acrobats. Carved with incredible det...
Wood, Paint
1960s English Carnival Sign
Located in High Point, NC
1960s carnival art sign from England. It is advertising a cake walk on one side of the sign, and on the back has a charming message "Have a nice Victorian day". Great sign for any co...
Wood
Steinway & Sons Concert Grand Piano
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This extraordinary concert grand piano with 88 keys was made by the prestigious firm Steinway & Sons around 1894. The case's decoration was entrusted to the company Cuel & Cie and mo...
Wood, Giltwood
$187,500
H 102 in W 84.5 in D 22.5 in
Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...
Glass, Mahogany
Early 20th century fairground figure
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century fairground figure In the form of Benito Mussolini this early 20th century hand carved French fairground knockdown figure is in original untouched condition. With ...
Pine
Carved American Carnival Head, circa 1890s
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Finely featured carved man's head found in the southern United States. Most likely a late 19th century carnival head featured in a ball or ring toss game.
Wood
Important Folk Art Trade Sign
Located in Greenwich, CT
A mid 19th Century folk art trade sign of demilune form, depicting a Native American chief holding a peace pipe and tomahawk wearing a headdress of white and red feathers, wearing a ...
Wood
Set of Eight Folk Art Carnival Punks / Knockdown Dolls
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Folk Art carnival punks / knockdown dolls composed of canvas forms lined with cotton fur supported by carved wood bases for added stability / weight, circa 1910. Whimsical double sid...
Canvas, Cotton, Wood
$2,900
H 113.25 in W 16.5 in D 2 in
Early 20th Century Carnival Carousel Funhouse Architectural Columns
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Fun antique architectural elements from carnival carousel or funhouse ride. Layers of beautiful original park paint. Great scale for wall art or to act as a frame for something else....
Wood
The collection of original antique and vintage carnival art on 1stDibs includes paintings and posters that promoted traveling carnivals and circuses of years past as well as masks, sculptures and other works of folk art associated with widespread public celebrations that mark the start of harvest season or are rooted in religion.
The concept of “Carnival” is linked to an event that precedes Lent, the season of preparation before Easter for Christians (it may also have roots in Ancient Rome’s pagan Saturnalian festival), while the modern traveling carnival that we know — i.e., amusement fairs — existed during the 19th century in North America. The Chicago World’s Fair in 1893 was pivotal to these traveling amusement fairs.
Some of the most famous celebrations of Carnival around the world include Karneval in Germany, Carnival in Brazil and Mardi Gras in the United States. Carnival in Barbados is a traditional harvest festival. The bright colors, the caricatured masks and floats and the over-the-top nature of Carnival continue to enthrall millions across the globe.
Carnivals have always given way to impressive displays of creativity and folk art. Folk art is art created by people who are not classically trained for either utilitarian or decorative purposes. With respect to visual art in folk art, it refers to work that is reflective of a community’s culture and usually handmade by craftspeople working within a popular tradition.
Carnival art reflects the way different cultures celebrate or mark an important community event. Some examples of Carnival art include fabric dolls and marionettes that are used to tell stories and capture your imagination. Antique dolls make for striking collectibles positioned for display on any shelf in your home, while carnival masks make a bold statement as wall art. A collection of masks could create an elevated accent wall in a living room or dining room.
Browse 1stDibs to find unique antique and vintage carnival art for your space today.
At Waddesdon Manor, artist Joana Vasconcelos has installed a three-tiered patisserie inspired by the narrative tile work of her homeland. We take a look at the cake sculpture and how Portuguese tiles have been used in architecture from the 17th century to today.
The streets of fin-de-siècle Paris were set aglow with colorful poster ads, thanks to the printing techniques invented by Jules Chéret. Now, the Milwaukee Art Museum is celebrating this undersung talent in America's first solo show dedicated his exuberant works.
Expert Jeff Bridgman explains the history and meaning behind the twinkling constellations that have graced Old Glory.
The iconoclastic style setter displayed African and Oceanic art, as well as works by indigenous peoples of the Americas, alongside pieces by such major modernists as Pablo Picasso and Jackson Pollock.
Perfect for July 4th weekend, a new show at Philadelphia's Museum of the American Revolution displays an array of antique red, white and blue flags.
Designers are beginning to see this enigmatic form of folk art in a whole new light.