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Vintage Carnival Tent

Circus Poster by Ringling Bros., circa 1971, "Clown Standing over Tents"
Located in Incline Village, NV
entitled "Clown Standing Over Tents", and is labeled "P-125", as indicated in the lower right hand margin
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1970s Folk Art Vintage Carnival Tent

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Paper

1950s Balloon Ashtray Dish Yellow Stoneware Pottery Tent Circus Carnival Italy
By Marcello Fantoni
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Subtle Oval-shaped Ashtray with a Hot Air Balloon / Circus Carnival. No markings, just a small
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carnival Tent

Materials

Stoneware

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Vintage Circus Tent Flag, Bailey
Located in Aurora, OR
, when traveling tents were still transported and raised at hundreds of locations across the country. The
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Carnival Tent

Vintage Circus Tent Flag, Bailey
Vintage Circus Tent Flag, Bailey
H 62.5 in W 78 in D 0.25 in
Large Hand Painted Dancing Tent Carnival Banner
Located in Culver City, CA
Hand painted large carnival banner from the dancing tent.
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1930s Vintage Carnival Tent

Materials

Fabric

Monumental 1940s Americana Painted Circus Banner by O. Henry Tent & Awning
By O. Henry Tent and Awning Co., Fred G. Johnson
Located in Queens, NY
circus performers. The banner is signed by Fred Johnson-O Henry Tent & Awning, Chicago.
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1940s American Folk Art Vintage Carnival Tent

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Canvas

"Carnival" Wall or Table Sculpture by C. Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Hanover, MA
a wall. Scene depicts a carnival with ferris wheel, circus tents, shooting gallery
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1960s American Vintage Carnival Tent

Materials

Copper, Brass

Vintage Carnival Gaming Wheel on Stand
By Ace Tent Amusement Company
Located in Culver City, CA
This interesting American carnival wheel is thought to be from the 1940's. The stand is from the
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20th Century American Vintage Carnival Tent

Ringling Brothers Monkeyland Circus Banner
By O. Henry Tent and Awning Co.
Located in North Hollywood, CA
created by the O'Henry Tent and Awning Co. for Ringling Brothers Circus, and is marked and dated in the
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1940s American Vintage Carnival Tent

Materials

Leather

Vintage Circus Tent Flag, Ringling
Located in Aurora, OR
, when traveling tents were still transported and raised at hundreds of locations across the country. The
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Carnival Tent

Vintage Circus Tent Flag, Ringling
Vintage Circus Tent Flag, Ringling
H 62.5 in W 91 in D 0.25 in

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Lady Dormore - A 16th Century Portrait of a key member of Shakespeare's England
Located in London, GB
Lady Dormer, Mary Browne c. 1592 oil on panel 35 x 29 inches, unframed; 41 x 34.75 inches, inc. frame Inscribed 'Lady Dormore' Mary married Henry Wriothesley, 2nd Earl of Southampt...
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16th Century Old Masters Vintage Carnival Tent

Materials

Oil

Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Streicher Goods, Ethan Streicher
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carnival Tent

Materials

Brass

Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
$1,250 / item
H 16 in W 11.5 in D 11.5 in
'COME ON IN' Neon Sign , 1990s USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom neon sign with aluminum channel cut letters. COME ON IN, lights up with green neon gas. Just under 6 feet long. Welcoming sign and fun piece of art. Glass in great condition....
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1990s American Vintage Carnival Tent

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Aluminum

'COME ON IN' Neon Sign , 1990s USA
'COME ON IN' Neon Sign , 1990s USA
$7,500
H 14 in W 69 in D 4.75 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 Tent

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Wood

1960s English Carnival Sign
1960s English Carnival Sign
$1,650
H 23 in W 42.13 in D 0.13 in
Hollywood Regency Bar and Stools in the Style of Willy Rizzo Brass Suede
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Cocktail bar with bar stools, brass, suede, glass, smoked mirrored glass, chrome-plated steel, wood, plastic, Italy, 1970s Hollywood Regency cocktail bar in the style of Willy Rizz...
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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Carnival Tent

Materials

Brass, Steel, Chrome

Large Hand Painted Early Carnival Rounding Board
Located in Norwalk, CT
Bring an unusual piece of folk history into your home with this stunning early 20th century rounding board salvaged from a carnival. With hand-painted designs of putti and harp motif...
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Early 20th Century Vintage Carnival Tent

Materials

Wood

Grand 19th Century English Marine Painting in Stunning Light
By John Wilson Ewbank
Located in London, GB
John Wilson Ewbank (1799 - 1847) Shipping in the Harbour, South Shields Oil on canvas 39.5 x 58 inches unframed 47.75 x 66.5 inches framed Provenance: Christie's October 2002; L...
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19th Century Old Masters Vintage Carnival Tent

Materials

Oil

Pair of Victorian Cabinets with Taxidermy Quetzal by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A pair of extremely rare Victorian display cabinets with taxidermy resplendent quetzal (PHAROMACHRUS MOCINNO), cotinga and hummingbirds, attributed to Henry Ward (1812-1878) Engla...
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Early 19th Century English High Victorian Vintage Carnival Tent

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Other

Pair of Victorian Cabinets with Taxidermy Quetzal by Henry Ward
Pair of Victorian Cabinets with Taxidermy Quetzal by Henry Ward
$69,579 / set
H 32.68 in W 24.02 in D 7.09 in
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 ...
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Early 20th Century French Folk Art Vintage Carnival Tent

Materials

Pine

Early 20th century fairground figure
Early 20th century fairground figure
$1,907
H 10 in W 6.5 in D 4.5 in
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 Tent

Materials

Canvas

American Sideshow "Double" Banner by Johnny Meah
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Vividly painted American sideshow banner with larger than life subject matter. Painted by the self-titled Czar of Bizarre, Johnny Meah. Both banners are signed. The Harold huge banne...
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1960s American Folk Art Vintage Carnival Tent

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Canvas

American Sideshow "Double" Banner by Johnny Meah
American Sideshow "Double" Banner by Johnny Meah
$4,000
H 138 in W 115 in D 0.13 in
Al G. Barnes Animal Show Circus Original Poster Framed, United States, 1895
Located in Madrid, ES
Original framed poster of famous Al G. Barnes Circus "Animal show circus".
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1890s American Modern Vintage Carnival Tent

Materials

Paper

1950s "Prince Buddah" Circus Sideshow Banner
Located in Chicago, IL
1950s "Prince Buddah" circus sideshow banner.
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1950s American Folk Art Vintage Carnival Tent

Materials

Iron

1950s "Prince Buddah" Circus Sideshow Banner
1950s "Prince Buddah" Circus Sideshow Banner
$6,500
H 82.25 in W 112.5 in D 1 in
Signed Snap Wyatt Sideshow Banner
By Snap Wyatt
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Fantastic "Plenty For Two" sideshow banner painted by Snap Wyatt. Great manageable size.
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1950s American Folk Art Vintage Carnival Tent

Materials

Iron

Signed Snap Wyatt Sideshow Banner
Signed Snap Wyatt Sideshow Banner
$7,500
H 90 in W 120 in D 0.25 in
Bucharest Clown 1974 Romanian Circus Poster
Located in Bath, Somerset
Very rare and wonderful Romanian poster from 1974 to advertise the Bucharest Circus. Superb matt colours. Art by Dan Cioca. Professionally linen-backed in the European style without...
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20th Century Romanian Vintage Carnival Tent

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Linen, Paper

Bucharest Clown 1974 Romanian Circus Poster
Bucharest Clown 1974 Romanian Circus Poster
$1,553
H 42 in W 28.5 in D 0.1 in
Circus at Olympia Hand-Painted Poster Artwork, circa 1930
Located in Faversham, GB
Bertram Mills’ Circus at Olympia Opens Dec 22nd’. Exceptional colour and design. Bradford-based W. E. Berry Ltd was one of the leading producers and printers of film posters in the U...
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20th Century British Art Deco Vintage Carnival Tent

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Plywood, Paper

Circus at Olympia Hand-Painted Poster Artwork, circa 1930
Circus at Olympia Hand-Painted Poster Artwork, circa 1930
$1,035 Sale Price
20% Off
H 9.45 in W 17.33 in D 0.79 in
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Vintage Carnival Tent For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal vintage carnival tent for your home. Each vintage carnival tent for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using canvas, fabric and ceramic. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect vintage carnival tent — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each vintage carnival tent bearing Art Deco, folk art or mid-century modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one vintage carnival tent that is appealing in its simplicity, but Théo Tobiasse produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Vintage Carnival Tent?

Prices for a vintage carnival tent start at $635 and top out at $7,700 with the average selling for $1,500.