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Vintage Carnival Rides

1950s American Hand-Painted Carnival Ride Panel
1950s American Hand-Painted Carnival Ride Panel

1950s American Hand-Painted Carnival Ride Panel

Located in Chicago, IL

1950s American hand-painted carnival ride panel.

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1950s North American Primitive Vintage Carnival Rides

Materials

Mirror, Wood

1940s/1950s Carnival Ride Panel - Monumental Hand Painted Metal Carousel Salvage
1940s/1950s Carnival Ride Panel - Monumental Hand Painted Metal Carousel Salvage

1940s/1950s Carnival Ride Panel - Monumental Hand Painted Metal Carousel Salvage

Located in Forney, TX

A rare, whimsical, and most impressive monumental scale midcentury American traveling carnival hand painted metal ride panel! United States, circa 1940s/1950s, almost certainly fro...

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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Vintage Carnival Rides

Materials

Metal

Antique American Amusement Park Motorcycle Painted Carousel Carnival Ride 1940s
Antique American Amusement Park Motorcycle Painted Carousel Carnival Ride 1940s

Antique American Amusement Park Motorcycle Painted Carousel Carnival Ride 1940s

Located in Portland, OR

Antique American carnival amusement park, carousel motorcycle ride, from the late 1940s.

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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carnival Rides

Materials

Steel, Iron

"Ride the Champion" Vintage American Carnival Ride Horse Portrait Oil Painting
"Ride the Champion" Vintage American Carnival Ride Horse Portrait Oil Painting

"Ride the Champion" Vintage American Carnival Ride Horse Portrait Oil Painting

Located in Buffalo, NY

Vintage American modernist horse ride portrait oil painting. Oil on board. Signed. Framed. Provenance from a Sag Harbor, NY collection. Measuring: 20 by 24 inches image alone. Hands...

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1990s Modern Vintage Carnival Rides

Materials

Oil

Collection of Three Vintage Carnival Midway Nickel Ride Red Signs
Collection of Three Vintage Carnival Midway Nickel Ride Red Signs

Collection of Three Vintage Carnival Midway Nickel Ride Red Signs

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Fun collection of three vintage carnival midway signs. Nickel rides! Original professional sign painters handiwork.

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1940s American Folk Art Vintage Carnival Rides

Materials

Wood

1950s/1960s Vintage Carousel Motorcycle Ride Amusement Fair Carnival Folk Art
1950s/1960s Vintage Carousel Motorcycle Ride Amusement Fair Carnival Folk Art

1950s/1960s Vintage Carousel Motorcycle Ride Amusement Fair Carnival Folk Art

Located in Forney, TX

Own a wonderful piece of Americana / early fair ground / amusement park / carnival folk art history, with this charming authentic mid-century painted wood and metal midway carousel r...

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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Vintage Carnival Rides

Materials

Metal, Steel, Iron

Set of 7 Mid-Century Era Painted Wood Carnival Folk Art Sign Box Letters
Set of 7 Mid-Century Era Painted Wood Carnival Folk Art Sign Box Letters

Set of 7 Mid-Century Era Painted Wood Carnival Folk Art Sign Box Letters

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This set of seven Folk Art wooden box letters were made in Canada is circa 1965 and were once mounted on a carnival sign for either a ride or an attraction. The letters are well cons...

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Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carnival Rides

Materials

Wood

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1950s American Hand-Painted Panel of Carnival Ride
1950s American Hand-Painted Panel of Carnival Ride

1950s American Hand-Painted Panel of Carnival Ride

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H 27 in W 76 in D 1.5 in

1950s American Hand-Painted Panel of Carnival Ride

Located in Chicago, IL

1950s American hand-painted panel of carnival ride.

Category

1950s American Folk Art Vintage Carnival Rides

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Vintage "Lucky 13 " Soap Box Derby Carnival Ride Car
Vintage "Lucky 13 " Soap Box Derby Carnival Ride Car

Vintage "Lucky 13 " Soap Box Derby Carnival Ride Car

Located in Chicago, IL

Vintage " Lucky 13 " Soap Box Derby carnival ride car.

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1950s American Vintage Carnival Rides

Materials

Metal

1960 Skydiver Carnival Ride - Restored
1960 Skydiver Carnival Ride - Restored

1960 Skydiver Carnival Ride - Restored

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H 56 in W 43.5 in D 58 in

1960 Skydiver Carnival Ride - Restored

By Chance Rides

Located in Hudson, NY

produced by Chance Rides Manufacturing , Kansas. Fully restored to original color. Has wheels (not attached), for moving. Can be mounted to spin, or can sit on wheels.

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1960s American Vintage Carnival Rides

Materials

Steel

1950s Kiddie Boat Ride with Custom Chris Craft Logo Carnival Ride
1950s Kiddie Boat Ride with Custom Chris Craft Logo Carnival Ride

1950s Kiddie Boat Ride with Custom Chris Craft Logo Carnival Ride

By Chris Craft Boats

Located in Orange, CA

Completely restored aluminum boat. Originally a carnival ride that would float on water and go around in circles.

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carnival Rides

Materials

Aluminum

1950s American Carnival Space Ship Ride
1950s American Carnival Space Ship Ride

1950s American Carnival Space Ship Ride

Unavailable

H 26 in W 76 in D 35 in

1950s American Carnival Space Ship Ride

Located in Chicago, IL

1950s American carnival space ship ride. Original paint and finish.

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1950s American Folk Art Vintage Carnival Rides

Materials

Metal

Antique Motorcycle Ride for a Carnival Carousel and Merry-Go-Round
Antique Motorcycle Ride for a Carnival Carousel and Merry-Go-Round

Antique Motorcycle Ride for a Carnival Carousel and Merry-Go-Round

Located in Dallas, TX

Wow, coolest carousel ride we have ever had. This antique motorcycle is one of the earliest produced for carousels and merry-go-rounds. Love the great style of the motorcycle as well...

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1940s British Vintage Carnival Rides

Materials

Steel

Vintage Colorful Amusement Park Motorcycle in Wood with Leather Seat
Vintage Colorful Amusement Park Motorcycle in Wood with Leather Seat

Vintage Colorful Amusement Park Motorcycle in Wood with Leather Seat

Located in Mount Penn, PA

May have been used for children's ride or carnival attraction. Some losses including paint wear and damages.

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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Vintage Carnival Rides

Materials

Chrome, Enamel

Pair of American Carousel Medallions by King Amusement
Pair of American Carousel Medallions by King Amusement

Pair of American Carousel Medallions by King Amusement

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H 21 in W 18.75 in D 4.25 in

Pair of American Carousel Medallions by King Amusement

By King Amusement Company

Located in Dallas, TX

Clemens, Michigan, a well-known manufacturer of Carnival, Circus and Arcade rides and games. These wonderful fragments with their bright Carnival colors would make a striking pair...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carnival Rides

Materials

Metal

Eglomise Glass Panel "Gondola Ride to the Venice Carnival"
Eglomise Glass Panel "Gondola Ride to the Venice Carnival"

Eglomise Glass Panel "Gondola Ride to the Venice Carnival"

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H 40.56 in W 61.82 in D 1.97 in

Eglomise Glass Panel "Gondola Ride to the Venice Carnival"

Located in Paris, FR

Carved panel glass Eglomise and colorful, gold leaf, emblem of the winged Lion of Venice, love symbolized by the two doves, circa 1950, in a state of use

Category

1950s Vintage Carnival Rides

Materials

Glass

Carnival Ride Child's Car
Carnival Ride Child's Car

Carnival Ride Child's Car

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H 17 in W 48 in D 24 in

Carnival Ride Child's Car

Located in Seattle, WA

Very sweet molded resin carnival ride element in the over-stylized shape of an early 1960s convertible.

Category

20th Century American Vintage Carnival Rides

Materials

Steel

Vintage Original Figurative Oil Painting of Parachute Carnival Ride
Vintage Original Figurative Oil Painting of Parachute Carnival Ride

Vintage Original Figurative Oil Painting of Parachute Carnival Ride

Located in Lutz, FL

Original Vintage Figurative Framed Oil Painting of a couple on the Parachute or Paratrooper Carnival Ride, signed lower left Robert Charles Horn.

Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Vintage Carnival Rides

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic, Wood

Antique Carved & Painted Mexican Carnival Carousel Peacock Ride Sculpture 1940s
Antique Carved & Painted Mexican Carnival Carousel Peacock Ride Sculpture 1940s

Antique Carved & Painted Mexican Carnival Carousel Peacock Ride Sculpture 1940s

Located in Portland, OR

A Rare and unusual folk art carved & painted carousel/carnival ride, Mexico, 1940's. This wonderfully whimsical carousel figure is carved as a peacock and has bright polychrome pluma...

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1940s Mexican Folk Art Vintage Carnival Rides

Materials

Pine

Wonderful oil girl on a carnival ride signed Lion 57
Wonderful oil girl on a carnival ride signed Lion 57

Wonderful oil girl on a carnival ride signed Lion 57

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A wonderful oil on board depicting an exuberant girl on a horse carousel ride. The painting is signed Lion and dated 57. There is a gallery label on the rear and remnants of an exhib...

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1950s American Vintage Carnival Rides

Materials

Board

Carnival Sign "Free Rides"
Carnival Sign "Free Rides"

Carnival Sign "Free Rides"

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H 49 in W 34 in D 2 in

Carnival Sign "Free Rides"

Located in Seattle, WA

Great carnival panel from carousel. Wiring as found.

Category

1950s American Vintage Carnival Rides

Materials

Wood, Paint

Giraffe Carousel Ride, England, circa 1920
Giraffe Carousel Ride, England, circa 1920

Giraffe Carousel Ride, England, circa 1920

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H 56.5 in W 56 in D 12 in

Giraffe Carousel Ride, England, circa 1920

Located in Culver City, CA

56 Inch tall Giraffe carousel ride. England, circa 1920. Carved wooden giraffe in original hand painted finish with large glass eyes. Measures: 56”W X 12”D X 56.5”H.  

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20th Century English Vintage Carnival Rides

Materials

Glass, Wood

Motor Bike Carousel Galloper or Fair Ground Ride
Motor Bike Carousel Galloper or Fair Ground Ride

Motor Bike Carousel Galloper or Fair Ground Ride

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Motor Bike Carousel Galloper or fair ground ride An original fair ground ride, the paint is getting a bit worn now, our ride has iron brackets to fix it to the floor and it is the...

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Mid-20th Century Folk Art Vintage Carnival Rides

Materials

Composition

French Hand Carved Dog Carousel Ride c.1950
French Hand Carved Dog Carousel Ride c.1950

French Hand Carved Dog Carousel Ride c.1950

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H 30.25 in W 33.25 in D 9 in

French Hand Carved Dog Carousel Ride c.1950

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT Mid-century carved and painted wooden sculpture of a Fox Terrier mounted on steel brackets. Originally used on a fairground carousel. Made in France. CREATOR Unknown. F...

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Mid-20th Century French Rustic Vintage Carnival Rides

Materials

Steel

Mid-century Hand Carved Scrooge McDuck Carousel Ride c.1950
Mid-century Hand Carved Scrooge McDuck Carousel Ride c.1950

Mid-century Hand Carved Scrooge McDuck Carousel Ride c.1950

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT Hand carved, hand painted solid wood Scrooge McDuck carousel ride mounted on a steel and wood pole. CREATOR Unknown. American. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1950s. MATE...

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Mid-20th Century Vintage Carnival Rides

Materials

Steel

Himalaya Assemblage Functional Floor Lamp Sculpture
Himalaya Assemblage Functional Floor Lamp Sculpture

Himalaya Assemblage Functional Floor Lamp Sculpture

Located in Hyattsville, MD

The Himalaya Floor Lamp, One-Off Design from Salvage Vintage 1950s Carnival Ride Lights. The Assemblage Lamp is Adjustable in Height and in turn Width.

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1950s American Steampunk Vintage Carnival Rides

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Carnival Ride Big Bad Wolf and Three Little Pigs Sign
Vintage Carnival Ride Big Bad Wolf and Three Little Pigs Sign

Vintage Carnival Ride Big Bad Wolf and Three Little Pigs Sign

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Great vintage carnival ride rounding board or center panel sign.

Category

1940s American Folk Art Vintage Carnival Rides

Materials

Wood

Whimsical Carousel Pig Carnival Ride Mexican Attrib Higareda Brothers
Whimsical Carousel Pig Carnival Ride Mexican Attrib Higareda Brothers

Whimsical Carousel Pig Carnival Ride Mexican Attrib Higareda Brothers

By Higareda Brothers

Located in Forney, TX

A rare and whimsical vintage Mexican carnival amusement ride carousel pig attributed to the Higareda workshop.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Vintage Carnival Rides

Materials

Wood, Paint

French Painted Boat from a Children's Carousel Ride
French Painted Boat from a Children's Carousel Ride

French Painted Boat from a Children's Carousel Ride

Located in Houston, TX

Found in the South of France this painted boat from a children's carousel ride is absolutely adorable. The piece has its original green paint and would be lovely in a beach, lake or ...

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20th Century French Vintage Carnival Rides

Materials

Wood, Paint

c. 1960's Fred Flintstone and Barney Rubble Carnival Art
c. 1960's Fred Flintstone and Barney Rubble Carnival Art

c. 1960's Fred Flintstone and Barney Rubble Carnival Art

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Vintage Flintstones carnival midway ride paintings. Original park paint surface.

Category

1960s American Vintage Carnival Rides

Materials

Plywood

Mid-20th Century Quirky Fair Ground Carousel Giant Funky Chicken Ride
Mid-20th Century Quirky Fair Ground Carousel Giant Funky Chicken Ride

Mid-20th Century Quirky Fair Ground Carousel Giant Funky Chicken Ride

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Mid-20th century quirky fair ground carousel giant funky chicken ride A large quirky fair ground character a great fun piece, our Giant Rooster has been set on an purpose made Iro...

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Mid-20th Century Bohemian Vintage Carnival Rides

Materials

Resin

Soap Box Derby Carnival Midway Car Racing Sign
Soap Box Derby Carnival Midway Car Racing Sign

Soap Box Derby Carnival Midway Car Racing Sign

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Most likely from an American soap box derby race track or perhaps carnival midway ride. Presented in black wraparound metal frame.

Category

1960s American Folk Art Vintage Carnival Rides

Materials

Composition

1950's Carnival Ride Motorcycle

1950's Carnival Ride Motorcycle

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H 24.5 in W 46 in D 13.5 in

1950's Carnival Ride Motorcycle

Located in Chicago, IL

1950's original Carnival Ride Motorcycle.

Category

1950s American Folk Art Vintage Carnival Rides

Materials

Metal

Vintage Carnival Ride Crocodile Animal, 1970s
Vintage Carnival Ride Crocodile Animal, 1970s

Vintage Carnival Ride Crocodile Animal, 1970s

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H 37.41 in W 47.64 in D 17.33 in

Vintage Carnival Ride Crocodile Animal, 1970s

Located in Retie, BE

Vintage carnival ride of a crocodile animal. This 1970s child's ride on was placed on a Merry-Go-Round to offer a seat for 2 children.

Category

Late 20th Century European Vintage Carnival Rides

Materials

Metal

Carousel Donald Duck Figurine Carnival Ride
Carousel Donald Duck Figurine Carnival Ride

Carousel Donald Duck Figurine Carnival Ride

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H 32.68 in W 40.16 in D 24.41 in

Carousel Donald Duck Figurine Carnival Ride

Located in Retie, BE

Donald Duck carnival ride or children's ride. A carousel Donald Duck in bright colors which makes you smile.

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Late 20th Century European Modern Vintage Carnival Rides

Materials

Polyester

Tilt-A-Whirl  Vintage Wood Sign from a Carnival Ride
Tilt-A-Whirl  Vintage Wood Sign from a Carnival Ride

Tilt-A-Whirl Vintage Wood Sign from a Carnival Ride

Located in Dallas, TX

This is a large wood sign for the Tilt-A-Whirl Carnival Ride. The bold bright colors and the name say it all, what a great piece of vintage Americana.

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1950s American Vintage Carnival Rides

Polished Aluminum Tank Carnival Ride
Polished Aluminum Tank Carnival Ride

Polished Aluminum Tank Carnival Ride

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H 19.25 in Dm 29.75 in

Polished Aluminum Tank Carnival Ride

Located in New York, NY

polished aluminum tank replica from a 1950's carnival ride.

Category

1950s American Vintage Carnival Rides

Materials

Aluminum

Tilt-A-Whirl Carnival Ride Panel
Tilt-A-Whirl Carnival Ride Panel

Tilt-A-Whirl Carnival Ride Panel

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H 24 in W 67 in D 3 in

Tilt-A-Whirl Carnival Ride Panel

Located in Seattle, WA

An extrohand-made and hand-painted single panel from the classic American carnival ride 'Tilt-a-Whirl'; with wonderful crackled paint surface overall with six horizontal chrome accen...

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20th Century American Vintage Carnival Rides

Large Reno Carnival Ride Sign
Large Reno Carnival Ride Sign

Large Reno Carnival Ride Sign

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H 39 in W 115 in D 1 in

Large Reno Carnival Ride Sign

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This large sign was part of a traveling carnival ride. The carnies would set up and dismantle their rides many times a year and this sign went along with them.

Category

1940s American Folk Art Vintage Carnival Rides

Materials

Wood

Carousel Carnival Ride, USA, 1950s Car
Carousel Carnival Ride, USA, 1950s Car

Carousel Carnival Ride, USA, 1950s Car

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H 23.63 in W 76.78 in D 29.53 in

Carousel Carnival Ride, USA, 1950s Car

Located in Retie, BE

Cool carousel American, 1950s car. Attributed to the American chevrolet impala, chevy Bel air or vintage buick. Extra large scale model of a two tones convertible four-seat oldtime...

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Late 20th Century French Vintage Carnival Rides

Materials

Metal

Carousel Ride Metal Beach Buggy Car
Carousel Ride Metal Beach Buggy Car

Carousel Ride Metal Beach Buggy Car

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H 31.5 in W 66.93 in D 37.41 in

Carousel Ride Metal Beach Buggy Car

By L'Autopède

Located in Retie, BE

Awesome metal Carnival Ride Car . A Dune Buggy made by the Famous L'Autopède Company - Belgium in the seventies.

Category

Late 20th Century Belgian Vintage Carnival Rides

Materials

Metal

Vintage Carousel Ride Pig, Little Pig, Porky Pig, 1960s
Vintage Carousel Ride Pig, Little Pig, Porky Pig, 1960s

Vintage Carousel Ride Pig, Little Pig, Porky Pig, 1960s

Located in Retie, BE

Vintage carousel ride pig. This Carnival ride pig is made of fiberglass and stands on an iron base.

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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carnival Rides

Materials

Iron

French Amusement Park Carousel Car
French Amusement Park Carousel Car

French Amusement Park Carousel Car

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H 37 in W 57 in D 20 in

French Amusement Park Carousel Car

Located in Seattle, WA

Chipped-surface multi-color steel carnival ride in a whimsical swan-like form. Guard rails and a steering wheel intact with an overall very worn painted surface.

Category

20th Century French Vintage Carnival Rides

Materials

Steel

Wooden Carousel Animal Sculpture Pig
Wooden Carousel Animal Sculpture Pig

Wooden Carousel Animal Sculpture Pig

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H 32.29 in W 53.15 in D 15.75 in

Wooden Carousel Animal Sculpture Pig

Located in Retie, BE

A carved wood carousel animal. Full size vintage carnival ride pig on a metal base for child or adult.

Category

1980s Dutch Vintage Carnival Rides

Materials

Wood

Folk Art Working Mechanical Ferris Wheel
Folk Art Working Mechanical Ferris Wheel

Folk Art Working Mechanical Ferris Wheel

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H 36 in W 30 in D 30 in

Folk Art Working Mechanical Ferris Wheel

Located in North Hollywood, CA

An incredibly charming mechanical display, this model was reportedly made by a former carnival ride operator from the defunct "Pike" at Long Beach, California.

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1950s American Vintage Carnival Rides

Giant Vintage Fiberglass Robot Pop Art Display Sculpture
Giant Vintage Fiberglass Robot Pop Art Display Sculpture

Giant Vintage Fiberglass Robot Pop Art Display Sculpture

Located in Minneapolis, MN

Originally part of a carnival ride, this Giant Robot has a built in child's seat and translucent red window to look out of.

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1970s American Vintage Carnival Rides

Materials

Steel

Vintage Fairground Jiminy Cricket Figurine on Iron Swing, Mid-20th Century
Vintage Fairground Jiminy Cricket Figurine on Iron Swing, Mid-20th Century

Vintage Fairground Jiminy Cricket Figurine on Iron Swing, Mid-20th Century

Located in Retie, BE

This awesome polyester figure - known from the Animated Cartoon and Books - dates late 1960s. This Children's Carnival Ride, in the shape of Jiminy Cricket, still has his origin...

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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carnival Rides

Materials

Iron

Mechanical Folk Art Carnival Airplane Ride
Mechanical Folk Art Carnival Airplane Ride

Mechanical Folk Art Carnival Airplane Ride

Located in North Hollywood, CA

A super charming miniature version of an airplane kiddie ride, this was created by a ride operator at the defunct "Pike" amusement park at Long Beach, California.

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1950s American Vintage Carnival Rides

Rare Mid-Century Carnival Amusement Park Ride
Rare Mid-Century Carnival Amusement Park Ride

Rare Mid-Century Carnival Amusement Park Ride

Located in LAS VEGAS, NV

Rare Mid-Century carnival amusement park ride. Metal tag indicates the maker to be Vinay.

Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Vintage Carnival Rides

Materials

Metal

Desert Storm Camo Child's Ride Fragment
Desert Storm Camo Child's Ride Fragment

Desert Storm Camo Child's Ride Fragment

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H 17 in W 62 in D 17 in

Desert Storm Camo Child's Ride Fragment

Located in Seattle, WA

Cast resin and camouflage-painted simulated cannon with handles; originally mounted to a child's carnival ride.

Category

Late 20th Century American Vintage Carnival Rides

Materials

Resin, Paint

Mid-Century Coin Operated Horse Ride
Mid-Century Coin Operated Horse Ride

Mid-Century Coin Operated Horse Ride

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H 59 in W 31 in D 57 in

Mid-Century Coin Operated Horse Ride

Located in Round Top, TX

Mid-century coin operated horse ride for kids (of all ages).

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1980s Italian Vintage Carnival Rides

Materials

Metal

DKW Auto Union Wooden Carousel Ride Convertible Car
DKW Auto Union Wooden Carousel Ride Convertible Car

DKW Auto Union Wooden Carousel Ride Convertible Car

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H 25.2 in W 54.34 in D 24.02 in

DKW Auto Union Wooden Carousel Ride Convertible Car

By Hennecke

Located in Retie, BE

Awesome Carousel convertible car - Type DKW / Auto Union 1000 S /1956 - this Fairground car was made in the 1960s by Hennecke /Germany. Wooden body and wheels - chrome details and ...

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Mid-20th Century German Vintage Carnival Rides

Materials

Wood

Large Vintage Polychrome Painted Fairground Human Skull from a Ghost Train Ride
Large Vintage Polychrome Painted Fairground Human Skull from a Ghost Train Ride

Large Vintage Polychrome Painted Fairground Human Skull from a Ghost Train Ride

Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire

The oversized painted fibreglass human skull with hinged jaw, hailing from a fairground ghost train ride, and surviving from the middle section of the twentieth century. The condi...

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1960s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carnival Rides

Materials

Fiberglass

Pair of Large American Carousel Medallions
Pair of Large American Carousel Medallions

Pair of Large American Carousel Medallions

By King Amusement Company

Located in Dallas, TX

., a well known manufacturer of Carnival, Circus and Arcade rides and games. These wonderful fragments with their bright Carnival colors would make a striking pair of lighted wall...

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1940s American Vintage Carnival Rides

Ride On Wooden Popeye  Carnival Figure
Ride On Wooden Popeye  Carnival Figure

Ride On Wooden Popeye Carnival Figure

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H 21 in W 39 in D 10 in

Ride On Wooden Popeye Carnival Figure

Located in Pasadena, CA

Fabulous carnival figure of Popeye flying on a rocket. This is the best of its type we have seen.

Category

1940s American Vintage Carnival Rides

1940's Carnival Rochel Ship Ride
1940's Carnival Rochel Ship Ride

1940's Carnival Rochel Ship Ride

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H 24 in W 74 in D 41 in

1940's Carnival Rochel Ship Ride

Located in Portland, OR

A 1940's Carnivle ride rocket ship. It is ready to hang from your favorite post, tree of ceiling. Fun for kids of all ages. Rasta not included with purchase

Category

1940s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carnival Rides

Materials

Steel

Rocket Ship Carnival Ride Car
Rocket Ship Carnival Ride Car

Rocket Ship Carnival Ride Car

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H 26 in W 70 in D 20 in

Rocket Ship Carnival Ride Car

Located in Aurora, OR

This 1950s era rocket ship carnival ride car really captures the feel of midcentury amusement parks and the early sci-fi depictions of space exploration.

Category

1950s Other Vintage Carnival Rides

Materials

Aluminum

1940s Carnival Ride Door with a Snow White Scene
1940s Carnival Ride Door with a Snow White Scene

1940s Carnival Ride Door with a Snow White Scene

Located in Chicago, IL

1940s carnival ride door with a snow white scene. Hanging hardware attached on the back

Category

Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Vintage Carnival Rides

Materials

Wood

1940's Carnival Ride Door With A Snow White Scene
1940's Carnival Ride Door With A Snow White Scene

1940's Carnival Ride Door With A Snow White Scene

Located in Chicago, IL

1940's hand painted wood carnival ride door with a scene from a Snow White story.

Category

1940s American Folk Art Vintage Carnival Rides

Materials

Wood

L' Autopède Ufo Carnival Ride Seat, Space Age, Belgium, Late 1950s
L' Autopède Ufo Carnival Ride Seat, Space Age, Belgium, Late 1950s

L' Autopède Ufo Carnival Ride Seat, Space Age, Belgium, Late 1950s

By L'Autopède

Located in Retie, BE

Space Age carnival ride seat in the shape of an UFO, made by L' Autopede Belgium.

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Mid-20th Century Belgian Space Age Vintage Carnival Rides

Materials

Metal

1950s Blue Carousel Ride Chopper by Hennecke, Germany, Wood and Metal
1950s Blue Carousel Ride Chopper by Hennecke, Germany, Wood and Metal

1950s Blue Carousel Ride Chopper by Hennecke, Germany, Wood and Metal

By Hennecke

Located in Retie, BE

Its a carnival ride for 2 kids with 2 steering wheels inside.

Category

Mid-20th Century German Vintage Carnival Rides

Materials

Metal

Vintage Carnival Car Ride
Vintage Carnival Car Ride

Vintage Carnival Car Ride

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H 22 in W 72 in D 34 in

Vintage Carnival Car Ride

Located in Chicago, IL

Vintage Carnival Car Ride

Category

1950s American Vintage Carnival Rides

Materials

Metal

Wooden Sea Dragon Carousel Ride On Sculpture, Europe, 1950s
Wooden Sea Dragon Carousel Ride On Sculpture, Europe, 1950s

Wooden Sea Dragon Carousel Ride On Sculpture, Europe, 1950s

Located in Retie, BE

Vintage wooden sculpture of a Sea Dragon used on the carousel or roundabout. This Carousel ride on animal dates circa 1950s. It's carnival art of a cute looking dragon with very be...

Category

Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carnival Rides

Materials

Metal

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$1,600

H 126 in W 12 in D 0.13 in

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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...

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1950s American Folk Art Vintage Carnival Rides

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By Bloom Home Inc

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Vintage Carnival Rides

Materials

Linen, Velvet

Rosso Wall Mirror

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$1,395 / item

H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 1.97 in

Rosso Wall Mirror

By Specchi Veneziani

Located in Milan, IT

Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...

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2010s Italian Renaissance Vintage Carnival Rides

Materials

Glass

Early Sunshine Studios American Side Show Electric Chair Banner
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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...

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1930s American Folk Art Vintage Carnival Rides

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Canvas

Wooden Hand Crafted Trench Folk Art Toy Castle Medieval Knight, German, 1910s
Wooden Hand Crafted Trench Folk Art Toy Castle Medieval Knight, German, 1910s

Wooden Hand Crafted Trench Folk Art Toy Castle Medieval Knight, German, 1910s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Offered is an absolutely stunning toy castle, it is a beautiful example of early 20th century trench folk art, German handmade craft. The architectural detailing in the crenellated t...

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Early 20th Century German Folk Art Vintage Carnival Rides

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Wood

Antique Folk Art Carnival Attraction Hand Painted Sign circa 1940's
Antique Folk Art Carnival Attraction Hand Painted Sign circa 1940's

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

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1940s Vintage Carnival Rides

Materials

Hardwood, Paint

Carousel Ostrich Sculpture
Carousel Ostrich Sculpture

Carousel Ostrich Sculpture

$795Sale Price|36% Off

H 25 in W 17 in D 5.5 in

Carousel Ostrich Sculpture

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

Hand carved wood sculpture of carousel ostrich.

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1980s Vintage Carnival Rides

Materials

Wood

Rezzonico chandelier 5 arms clear Murano glass, multicolor details by Multiforme
Rezzonico chandelier 5 arms clear Murano glass, multicolor details by Multiforme

Rezzonico chandelier 5 arms clear Murano glass, multicolor details by Multiforme

By Multiforme

Located in Trebaseleghe, IT

Kia Ora chandelier 5 lights clear Murano glass with blue and ruby trims, multicolour vitreous paste details. Kia Ora is the combination of the traditional Venetian structure with g...

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2010s Italian Other Vintage Carnival Rides

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Blown Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Jugendstil Brass Jewelry Casket with Velvet Lining by Erhard & Söhne, Germany
Jugendstil Brass Jewelry Casket with Velvet Lining by Erhard & Söhne, Germany

Jugendstil Brass Jewelry Casket with Velvet Lining by Erhard & Söhne, Germany

By Erhard & Söhne

Located in North Miami, FL

1900s Jugendstil golden and silver brass jewelry casket with blue velvet-lined interior by Erhard & Söhne, Germany By: Erhard & Söhne Material: brass, copper, metal, velvet, zinc Te...

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Early 1900s German Jugendstil Vintage Carnival Rides

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Metal, Brass, Copper, Zinc

French 18th Century Forged Iron Folk Art Baroque Tavern Sign
French 18th Century Forged Iron Folk Art Baroque Tavern Sign

French 18th Century Forged Iron Folk Art Baroque Tavern Sign

$5,193Sale Price|50% Off

H 32.49 in W 32.29 in D 1.97 in

French 18th Century Forged Iron Folk Art Baroque Tavern Sign

Located in Buisson, FR

Important and beautiful 18th century Tavern sign depicting a rearing white horse with a crowned coat of arms on its back. Most likely from the Alsace, France due to the German influe...

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18th Century French Baroque Vintage Carnival Rides

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Iron

Fine French Art Deco amboyna vanity/ dressing table w/ brass trim
Fine French Art Deco amboyna vanity/ dressing table w/ brass trim

Fine French Art Deco amboyna vanity/ dressing table w/ brass trim

Located in New York City, NY

As an ode to the glamour of the Roaring Twenties, this stunning original 1930s dressing table exudes Hollywood glamour with its exotic amboyna grain. The wood exhibits exquisite an...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Vintage Carnival Rides

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Brass

1960s English Carnival Sign
1960s English Carnival Sign

1960s English Carnival Sign

$1,650

H 23 in W 42.13 in D 0.13 in

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...

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1960s English Folk Art Vintage Carnival Rides

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Wood

Large Antique Italian Church Carved Gilt Polychrome Tabernacle Altar Niche
Large Antique Italian Church Carved Gilt Polychrome Tabernacle Altar Niche

Large Antique Italian Church Carved Gilt Polychrome Tabernacle Altar Niche

Located in Forney, TX

A magnificent large rare and most impressive Italian baldachin tabernacle altar niche / altarpiece. circa 1800 Exquisitely hand-crafted in Italy in the early 19th century, this extr...

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Early 19th Century Italian Baroque Vintage Carnival Rides

Materials

Enamel

American Folk Art Cowboy and Horse Whirligig
American Folk Art Cowboy and Horse Whirligig

American Folk Art Cowboy and Horse Whirligig

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Tall one of a kind cowboy and horse spinning whirligig American Folk Art piece. Most likely from a larger folk art environment. Sheet steel construction on a large spoked farm wheel ...

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1940s American Folk Art Vintage Carnival Rides

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Iron, Sheet Metal

Exquisite Rotunda Structure Kiosk Copper & Carved Stone Bench Seating Columns
Exquisite Rotunda Structure Kiosk Copper & Carved Stone Bench Seating Columns

Exquisite Rotunda Structure Kiosk Copper & Carved Stone Bench Seating Columns

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Exquisite Rotunda Structure Kiosk Copper & Carved Stone Bench Seating Columns . Monumental Exquisite refined work King Charles X Period Rotunda rotundus building structure with a...

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Early 19th Century French Charles X Vintage Carnival Rides

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Stone, Copper

Pinball Rolling Stones Collector 1980s Completely Revised
Pinball Rolling Stones Collector 1980s Completely Revised

Pinball Rolling Stones Collector 1980s Completely Revised

$46,569

H 71.26 in W 30.32 in D 53.94 in

Pinball Rolling Stones Collector 1980s Completely Revised

Located in Paris, FR

Collector pinball, first rolling stones pinball 1980s, functioning completely revised, in excellent condition. Exceptional collector piece.  

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Late 20th Century American Vintage Carnival Rides

Materials

Steel

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Vintage Carnival Rides For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of vintage carnival rides is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct vintage carnival rides — often made from metal, wood and plastic — can elevate any home. Vintage carnival rides have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Vintage carnival rides are generally popular furniture pieces, but Folk Art, Mid-Century Modern and Industrial styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Hennecke, L'Autopède and Chance Rides each produced beautiful vintage carnival rides that are worth considering.

How Much are Vintage Carnival Rides?

Vintage carnival rides can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,500, while the lowest priced sells for $520 and the highest can go for as much as $30,000.

Finding the Right Carnival-art for You

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.