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Vintage Diner Signs

Vintage Mid Century Hand Painted Wooden Luncheonette Hot Coffee Diner Sign
Vintage Mid Century Hand Painted Wooden Luncheonette Hot Coffee Diner Sign

Vintage Mid Century Hand Painted Wooden Luncheonette Hot Coffee Diner Sign

Located in Milford, NH

A vintage polychrome hand painted luncheonette or diner sign on plywood featuring hot coffee

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Mid-20th Century American Vintage Diner Signs

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Plywood

Original Signed & Dated Oil on Board by Listed Artist Pierre Diner France
Original Signed & Dated Oil on Board by Listed Artist Pierre Diner France

Original Signed & Dated Oil on Board by Listed Artist Pierre Diner France

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful framed original painting by listed artist Pierre Diner signed and dated 1959, the frame

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20th Century French Expressionist Vintage Diner Signs

Materials

Wood

Virginia Hanson Signed Painting “Collin’s Diner”
Virginia Hanson Signed Painting “Collin’s Diner”

Virginia Hanson Signed Painting “Collin’s Diner”

Located in Bradenton, FL

), of Sarasota, FL, formerly of Amenia Union, NY. The painting celebrates Collin’s Diner on Main Street

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Diner Signs

Materials

Wood, Paint

Berkshire Diner - 1980 Signed Limited Edition Screenprint
Berkshire Diner - 1980 Signed Limited Edition Screenprint

Berkshire Diner - 1980 Signed Limited Edition Screenprint

By John Baeder

Located in Rochester Hills, MI

Artist: John Baeder Title: Berkshire Diner  Year: 1980 Print - Screen Print on Somerset paper Paper

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1980s Photorealist Vintage Diner Signs

Materials

Screen

Royal Diner 1980 Signed Limited Edition Silkscreen
Royal Diner 1980 Signed Limited Edition Silkscreen

Royal Diner 1980 Signed Limited Edition Silkscreen

By John Baeder

Located in Rochester Hills, MI

Artist: John Baeder Title: Royal Diner  Year: 1980 Print - Screen print on Somerset paper    Size

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1980s Photorealist Vintage Diner Signs

Materials

Screen

Red Robbin (Diner)
Red Robbin (Diner)

Red Robbin (Diner)

By John Baeder

Located in Hollywood, FL

Artist: John Baeder Title: Red Robbin (Diner) Medium: Screenprint Signed: Hand Signed Edition

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Late 20th Century Contemporary Vintage Diner Signs

Materials

Screen

Lisi's Pittsfield Diner
Lisi's Pittsfield Diner

Lisi's Pittsfield Diner

By John Baeder

Located in Hollywood, FL

Artist: John Baeder Title: Lisi's Pittsfield Diner Medium: Screenprint Signed: Hand Signed Year

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1980s Photorealist Vintage Diner Signs

Materials

Screen

Unadilla Diner, Photorealist Silkscreen by Ralph Goings
Unadilla Diner, Photorealist Silkscreen by Ralph Goings

Unadilla Diner, Photorealist Silkscreen by Ralph Goings

By Ralph Goings

Located in Long Island City, NY

Artist: Ralph Goings, American (1928 - 2016) Title: Unadilla Diner Year: 1981 Medium: Silkscreen

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1980s Photorealist Vintage Diner Signs

Materials

Lithograph

Vintage Oil on Canvas: Jones's Diner, New York
Vintage Oil on Canvas: Jones's Diner, New York

Vintage Oil on Canvas: Jones's Diner, New York

Located in West Palm Beach, US

York City, diner scene, urban landscape, signed artwork, Palm Beach estate.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Diner Signs

Materials

Canvas

O'Connor's Diner, Photorealist Silkscreen by John Baeder
O'Connor's Diner, Photorealist Silkscreen by John Baeder

O'Connor's Diner, Photorealist Silkscreen by John Baeder

By John Baeder

Located in Long Island City, NY

Artist: John Baeder, American (1938 - ) Title: O’Connor’s Diner Year: 1980 Medium: Screenprint

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1980s Photorealist Vintage Diner Signs

Materials

Screen

Tick Tock Diner, Photorealist Silkscreen by John Baeder
Tick Tock Diner, Photorealist Silkscreen by John Baeder

Tick Tock Diner, Photorealist Silkscreen by John Baeder

By John Baeder

Located in Long Island City, NY

Artist: John Baeder, American (1938 - ) Title: Tick Tock Diner Year: 1980 Medium: Screenprint

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1980s Photorealist Vintage Diner Signs

Materials

Screen

Blue Beacon Diner, Photorealist Screenprint by John Baeder
Blue Beacon Diner, Photorealist Screenprint by John Baeder

Blue Beacon Diner, Photorealist Screenprint by John Baeder

By John Baeder

Located in Long Island City, NY

Artist: John Baeder, American (1938 - ) Title: Blue Beacon Diner Year: 1980 Medium: Screenprint

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1980s Photorealist Vintage Diner Signs

Materials

Screen

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1950s Trio of Diner Signs
1950s Trio of Diner Signs

1950s Trio of Diner Signs

Unavailable

H 48 in W 46 in D 1 in

1950s Trio of Diner Signs

Located in Chicago, IL

1950s trio of hand-painted on metal diner signs: Cold Beer Wine Pop; Store Made Pizza; Hot and Cold

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Diner Signs

Materials

Metal

A Year In The Life of Andy Warhol

A Year In The Life of Andy Warhol

By David McCabe

Located in Aiken, SC

Andy Warhol in diner, NYC, 1964-65. Signed, stamped, editions of 25.

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1960s Vintage Diner Signs

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Fenway Flyer

Biron ValierFenway Flyer, 1973

Unavailable

H 20 in W 26 in

Fenway Flyer

By Biron Valier

Located in Port Chester, NY

including cars, signs and diners. The images are usually vivid and bright, giving his work a cheerful

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1970s Contemporary Vintage Diner Signs

Materials

Paper, Screen

D. L. Christiansen Serigraph of a Diner Signed, Numbered
D. L. Christiansen Serigraph of a Diner Signed, Numbered

D. L. Christiansen Serigraph of a Diner Signed, Numbered

Located in Plainview, NY

), pencil-signed and numbered serigraph. The serigraph depicts an American diner with a checkered black and

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Late 20th Century American Modern Vintage Diner Signs

Materials

Glass, Paper

STOP!  Vintage Chicken Dinner Road Sign
STOP!  Vintage Chicken Dinner Road Sign

STOP! Vintage Chicken Dinner Road Sign

Located in Santa Monica, CA

"Stop and Eat Chicken!" Roadside diner sign found in the south.

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1950s American Vintage Diner Signs

1950’s Neon Sign Diner
1950’s Neon Sign Diner

1950’s Neon Sign Diner

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H 21.5 in W 66.25 in D 11 in

1950’s Neon Sign Diner

Located in Chicago, IL

1950’s neon sign Diner. It has new transformer and new wiring. Please note that this sign needs to

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Diner Signs

Materials

Metal

New York Nightlife Post Impressionist Painting Anonymous Artist New York 1950s
New York Nightlife Post Impressionist Painting Anonymous Artist New York 1950s

New York Nightlife Post Impressionist Painting Anonymous Artist New York 1950s

Located in Miami, FL

, delicatessen and diner signs, chain link fence, tug boats in harbor and the iconic Empire State Building.  The

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Diner Signs

Materials

Paint, Paper

Royal Diner, Photorealist Silkscreen by John Baeder
Royal Diner, Photorealist Silkscreen by John Baeder

Royal Diner, Photorealist Silkscreen by John Baeder

By John Baeder

Located in Long Island City, NY

Artist: John Baeder, American (1938 - ) Title: Royal Diner Year: 1980 Medium: Screenprint, signed

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1980s Photorealist Vintage Diner Signs

Materials

Screen

One Eleven Diner, Photorealist Lithograph by Ralph Goings

One Eleven Diner, Photorealist Lithograph by Ralph Goings

By Ralph Goings

Located in Long Island City, NY

Artist: Ralph Goings, American (1928 - 2016) Title: One Eleven Diner Year: 1980 Medium: Lithograph

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1980s Photorealist Vintage Diner Signs

Materials

Lithograph

Metal Serving Tray Eslau Stone Ware Bowls, 1950s
Metal Serving Tray Eslau Stone Ware Bowls, 1950s

Metal Serving Tray Eslau Stone Ware Bowls, 1950s

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H 4.53 in W 13.78 in D 3.55 in

Metal Serving Tray Eslau Stone Ware Bowls, 1950s

By Zanesville Stoneware Company

Located in Den Haag, NL

condition. Still complete aft her all these years. Looking great on your diner table. Sushi sauce ? Signed

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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Diner Signs

Materials

Stoneware

20th Century Italian Venice Outdoor Cafe Charcoal Drawing
20th Century Italian Venice Outdoor Cafe Charcoal Drawing

20th Century Italian Venice Outdoor Cafe Charcoal Drawing

Located in Burton, TX

depicts an Outdoor Cafe Landscape showing buildings, onlookers and cafe diners. Artist signed on the

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20th Century Italian Vintage Diner Signs

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Vintage Metal "Diner" Sign by Mummert
Vintage Metal "Diner" Sign by Mummert

Vintage Metal "Diner" Sign by Mummert

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H 3.5 in W 19.5 in D 0.125 in

Vintage Metal "Diner" Sign by Mummert

Located in San Diego, CA

Super cool vintage metal "Diner" sign by Mummert, circa 1960s. The piece is in good vintage

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Diner Signs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Southern Roadside Diner Sign
Vintage Southern Roadside Diner Sign

Vintage Southern Roadside Diner Sign

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H 48 in W 97 in D 2 in

Vintage Southern Roadside Diner Sign

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Fantastic giant apple large scale cafe sign. Found in the southern United States. Sheet metal with

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1940s American Vintage Diner Signs

Materials

Iron, Sheet Metal

Berkshire Diner - 1980 Signed Limited Edition Screenprint
Berkshire Diner - 1980 Signed Limited Edition Screenprint

Berkshire Diner - 1980 Signed Limited Edition Screenprint

By John Baeder

Located in Rochester Hills, MI

John Baeder Berkshire Diner - 1980 Print - Serigraph on Somerset paper Paper Size - 30'' x 22'' in

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1980s Photorealist Vintage Diner Signs

Materials

Screen

O'Connor's Diner, Photorealist Silkscreen by John Baeder
O'Connor's Diner, Photorealist Silkscreen by John Baeder

O'Connor's Diner, Photorealist Silkscreen by John Baeder

By John Baeder

Located in Long Island City, NY

Artist: John Baeder, American (1938 - ) Title: O’Connor’s Diner Year: 1980 Medium: Screenprint

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1980s Photorealist Vintage Diner Signs

Materials

Screen

One Eleven Diner, Photorealist Lithograph by Ralph Goings

One Eleven Diner, Photorealist Lithograph by Ralph Goings

By Ralph Goings

Located in Long Island City, NY

Artist: Ralph Goings, American (1928 - 2016) Title: One Eleven Diner Year: 1980 Medium: Lithograph

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1980s Photorealist Vintage Diner Signs

Materials

Lithograph

Dinner and Drinks, Impressionist Oil Painting
Dinner and Drinks, Impressionist Oil Painting

Dinner and Drinks, Impressionist Oil Painting

By Pierre Grisot

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Le Diner Pierre Grisot (1911 - 1995) Signed on the lower right hand corner Oil painting on panel

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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Vintage Diner Signs

Materials

Oil

Neon Sign from Classic, 1940s Midwestern Diner Hamburgers
Neon Sign from Classic, 1940s Midwestern Diner Hamburgers

Neon Sign from Classic, 1940s Midwestern Diner Hamburgers

Located in Madison, WI

Neon sign from Classic, 1940s midwestern diner promotes "HAMBURGERS" with a striking red/orange

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Diner Signs

Materials

Steel

Vintage Advertising Sign from an Upstate New York Diner
Vintage Advertising Sign from an Upstate New York Diner

Vintage Advertising Sign from an Upstate New York Diner

Located in Sheffield, MA

Nostalgic tableau removed just weeks ago from a diner in northern New York State (above Lake Placid

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1940s American Vintage Diner Signs

Retro Neon Sign
Retro Neon Sign

Retro Neon Sign

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H 26 in W 92 in D 13 in

Retro Neon Sign

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Large funky retro diner sign.

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1960s American Vintage Diner Signs

Materials

Metal

Two-Sided Neon Coffee Shop Sign, circa 1940s
Two-Sided Neon Coffee Shop Sign, circa 1940s

Two-Sided Neon Coffee Shop Sign, circa 1940s

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H 13 in W 47.5 in D 14.75 in

Two-Sided Neon Coffee Shop Sign, circa 1940s

Located in Portland, OR

A fantastic relic of Mid-Century neon, this double-sided sign features a brown and yellow-painted

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1940s Industrial Vintage Diner Signs

"Diner"  Ice Cream Sign
"Diner"  Ice Cream Sign

"Diner" Ice Cream Sign

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H 24 in W 20 in

"Diner" Ice Cream Sign

Located in Culver City, CA

A nice reminder of past times and sitting at the diner's counter, having a hamburger, french fries

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1940s American Vintage Diner Signs

1950s Neon "Lotties" Sign
1950s Neon "Lotties" Sign

1950s Neon "Lotties" Sign

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H 34 in W 94 in D 12.25 in

1950s Neon "Lotties" Sign

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Great worn vintage neon sign advertising "Lotties" diner from upstate New York. Fantastic bit of

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1950s American Vintage Diner Signs

Large Metal "Eat With Mom" Advertising Sign
Large Metal "Eat With Mom" Advertising Sign

Large Metal "Eat With Mom" Advertising Sign

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H 16.25 in W 67 in D 0.75 in

Large Metal "Eat With Mom" Advertising Sign

Located in 3 Oaks, MI

Great graphic and sentiment. Large scale diner advertising sign with great surface and wear.

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1940s American Vintage Diner Signs

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SS United States Sign Notice and Information for Passengers
SS United States Sign Notice and Information for Passengers

SS United States Sign Notice and Information for Passengers

Located in Hanover, MA

Hefty enameled solid aluminum framed passenger safety and information sign from Passenger Stateroom 139 on the Main deck of the SS United States. Four glass paned windows. Lower ri...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Diner Signs

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage American Folk Art Showroom Trade Sign
Vintage American Folk Art Showroom Trade Sign

Vintage American Folk Art Showroom Trade Sign

$410

H 9 in W 28.75 in D 1.75 in

Vintage American Folk Art Showroom Trade Sign

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Charming vintage wooden trade sign for Showroom. The sign was original painted in with green and white colors and have been through a later restoration when a thick lacquer that has ...

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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Vintage Diner Signs

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Wood, Paint

Art Deco Pan-Am DC3 Wooden Airplane Desk Model, Midcentury
Art Deco Pan-Am DC3 Wooden Airplane Desk Model, Midcentury

Art Deco Pan-Am DC3 Wooden Airplane Desk Model, Midcentury

By Pan American Airways

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Art Deco / midcentury large DC3 desk aviation model. Pan-Am wooden airplane model. It was in an office of the company in South America. Very good restored conditions. Slight age wear...

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Diner Signs

Materials

Wood

Wood Framed Glass Two-Sided Electric Sign, circa 1930
Wood Framed Glass Two-Sided Electric Sign, circa 1930

Wood Framed Glass Two-Sided Electric Sign, circa 1930

Located in Surrey, BC

This is a very rare one of a kind automotive collector item. Cantilevered cast iron sign for Brighton Garage. Two-sided, electrified sign with its lettering reverse-painted on glass...

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1930s Canadian Industrial Vintage Diner Signs

Materials

Iron

Vintage Framed Yellow Cabs Sign c.1940-1950
Vintage Framed Yellow Cabs Sign c.1940-1950

Vintage Framed Yellow Cabs Sign c.1940-1950

$795Sale Price|43% Off

H 20.25 in W 47.5 in D 1.5 in

Vintage Framed Yellow Cabs Sign c.1940-1950

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT A vintage Yellow Cabs sign framed with a thick wooden frame. CREATOR Unknown. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1940-1950. MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Mat Board, Wood. C...

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Early 20th Century American Industrial Vintage Diner Signs

Materials

Wood

Important Folk Art Trade Sign
Important Folk Art Trade Sign

Important Folk Art Trade Sign

$10,320Sale Price|20% Off

H 36 in W 72 in D 3 in

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 ...

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19th Century American Folk Art Vintage Diner Signs

Materials

Wood

Italian Pirelli Wrought Iron Advertising Trade Sign 1920
Italian Pirelli Wrought Iron Advertising Trade Sign 1920

Italian Pirelli Wrought Iron Advertising Trade Sign 1920

Located in Hastings, GB

Absolutely incredible advertising sign for an Italian garage, blacksmith made in forged and ornate wrought Iron. This sign was removed from a garage in Turin, Italy where it had hung...

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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Vintage Diner Signs

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Wrought Iron

Unintentionally Whimsical Lobster Pound Sign, circa 1970
Unintentionally Whimsical Lobster Pound Sign, circa 1970

Unintentionally Whimsical Lobster Pound Sign, circa 1970

Located in Nantucket, MA

Unintentionally Whimsical Lobster Pound Sign, circa 1970, a great vintage hand-painted two board trade sign for a lobster pound. I love the idea of advertising where lobsters can par...

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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Vintage Diner Signs

Materials

Pine

1950’s Enamel and Neon Corner Sign Cafe
1950’s Enamel and Neon Corner Sign Cafe

1950’s Enamel and Neon Corner Sign Cafe

$12,500

H 72 in W 24.5 in D 16 in

1950’s Enamel and Neon Corner Sign Cafe

Located in Chicago, IL

1950’s enamel and neon corner Cafe sign. It has new transformer and wiring. Please note that there will be additional fee for making shipping crate.

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Diner Signs

Materials

Enamel

Early 20th Century Double Sided French Pharmacy Metal Sign
Early 20th Century Double Sided French Pharmacy Metal Sign

Early 20th Century Double Sided French Pharmacy Metal Sign

Located in London, GB

Early 20th Century Double Sided French Pharmacy Metal Sign A rare double sided pharmacy trade sign, origins of France, dated to the early part of the 20th century, made from metal ...

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1920s Early Victorian Vintage Diner Signs

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Metal

1920's -30's Hand Painted "DRUGS" wood sign
1920's -30's Hand Painted "DRUGS" wood sign

1920's -30's Hand Painted "DRUGS" wood sign

$1,680

H 8 in W 60 in D 1.5 in

1920's -30's Hand Painted "DRUGS" wood sign

Located in Buffalo, NY

1920's -30's Hand Painted "DRUGS" wood sign ... Great old sign,, Tons of character,, Retains original finish / patina..

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1920s American Folk Art Vintage Diner Signs

Materials

Wood, Paint

Early 20th Century English Fairground Carousel Panel
Early 20th Century English Fairground Carousel Panel

Early 20th Century English Fairground Carousel Panel

Located in London, GB

English Fairground Carousel panel We are proud to offer a wonderful example of an early 20th century English fairground panel. From a fairground carousel ride, with the hand painte...

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1920s British Edwardian Vintage Diner Signs

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Wood, Paint

Antique Restaurant Menu Chalk Board, circa 1920's
Antique Restaurant Menu Chalk Board, circa 1920's

Antique Restaurant Menu Chalk Board, circa 1920's

$1,100

H 39.25 in W 21.38 in D 2 in

Antique Restaurant Menu Chalk Board, circa 1920's

Located in Chappaqua, NY

Antique Restaurant Menu Chalk Board, circa 1920's. Charming hand-painted frame surrounds a lined chalk board. Reminiscent of French Bistro signs.

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1920s Art Deco Vintage Diner Signs

Materials

Wood

Vintage School Crossing Safety Guard Folk Art Trade Sign
Vintage School Crossing Safety Guard Folk Art Trade Sign

Vintage School Crossing Safety Guard Folk Art Trade Sign

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Original hand painted school safety crossing guard sign. Sheet metal and wood. Great original surface. Has original leaning brace mounted on back, but could also be easily hung on a ...

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1950s American Folk Art Vintage Diner Signs

Materials

Sheet Metal

Early 20th Century Pharmacy Sign 'DRUGS' Painted on a Single Board
Early 20th Century Pharmacy Sign 'DRUGS' Painted on a Single Board

Early 20th Century Pharmacy Sign 'DRUGS' Painted on a Single Board

Located in Nantucket, MA

American folk art trade sign from an apothecary or pharmacy with the word 'DRUGS' in black paint with white shadow lines on an orange ground. Painted on a single pine plank with notc...

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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Vintage Diner Signs

Materials

Pine, Paint

Traditional Large Hanging Pub Sign, Wethered’s Winterbourne Arms
Traditional Large Hanging Pub Sign, Wethered’s Winterbourne Arms

Traditional Large Hanging Pub Sign, Wethered’s Winterbourne Arms

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Traditional large hanging pub sign. Wethered’s winterbourne arms This is a large and heavy piece dating from the first half of the 20th Century, it is double sided though the pain...

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Early 20th Century Folk Art Vintage Diner Signs

Materials

Metal

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Vintage Diner Signs For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of vintage diner signs available on 1stDibs. There are many Photorealist and Surrealist versions of these works for sale. These items have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Vintage diner signs available on 1stDibs span a range of colors that includes beige, gray, brown and more. There have been many well-done artworks of this subject over the years, but those made by John Baeder, Salvador Dalí and Bruce McCombs are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Each of these unique pieces was handmade with extraordinary care, with artists most often working in lithograph, paint and screen print.

How Much are Vintage Diner Signs?

The average selling price for vintage diner signs we offer is $1,388, while they’re typically $490 on the low end and $6,000 for the highest priced.