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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 Fred G. Johnson, O. Henry Tent and Awning Co.
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

Materials

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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2010s Mexican Brutalist Vintage Carnival Tent

Materials

Wood

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

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
H 23 in W 42.13 in D 0.13 in
Antique Atlantic City Souvenir Penny Game from Boardwalk Empire
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A Historical artifact once used in the HBO series Boardwalk Empire. Maple cabinet with brass plaques and painted iron mechanism. Costing two quarters and a penny to play. Not tested ...
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20th Century American Industrial Vintage Carnival Tent

Materials

Metal

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

Materials

Other

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
H 90 in W 120 in D 0.25 in
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

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

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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.