1950s American Hand-Painted Carnival Ride Panel
Located in Chicago, IL
1950s American hand-painted carnival ride panel.
1950s North American Primitive Vintage Carnival Rides
Mirror, Wood
1950s American Hand-Painted Carnival Ride Panel
Located in Chicago, IL
1950s American hand-painted carnival ride panel.
Mirror, Wood
$6,500
H 74.25 in W 107 in D 4 in
1940s/1950s Carnival Ride Panel - Monumental Hand Painted Metal Carousel Salvage
Located in Forney, TX
permanent amusement parks, these colorful touring carnival rides were designed to be quickly set up and
Metal
Vintage Original Figurative Oil Painting of Parachute Carnival Ride
Located in Lutz, FL
Carnival Ride, signed lower left Robert Charles Horn. Date unknown, likely 1980’s. Stretched canvas in dark
Canvas, Acrylic, Wood
$2,495
H 33 in W 45 in D 16 in
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. A fabulous
Steel, Iron
$1,295
H 25 in W 29 in D 2 in
"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
Oil
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
Wood
$1,450 / set
H 12.5 in W 11.25 in D 4 in
Set of 7 Mid-Century Era Painted Wood Carnival Folk Art Sign Box Letters
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
mounted on a carnival sign for either a ride or an attraction. The letters are well constructed box
Wood
1950s American Hand-Painted Panel of Carnival Ride
Located in Chicago, IL
1950s American hand-painted panel of carnival ride.
Mirror, Wood
Vintage "Lucky 13 " Soap Box Derby Carnival Ride Car
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage " Lucky 13 " Soap Box Derby carnival ride car.
Metal
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
Steel
1950s Kiddie Boat Ride with Custom Chris Craft Logo Carnival Ride
By Chris Craft Boats
Located in Orange, CA
Amazing restored condition. Completely restored aluminum boat. Originally a carnival ride that
Aluminum
1950s American Carnival Space Ship Ride
Located in Chicago, IL
1950s American carnival space ship ride. Original paint and finish.
Metal
Unavailable
H 34.68 in W 45.75 in D 15.38 in
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
Steel
Unavailable
H 34.5 in W 46 in D 15.25 in
Vintage Colorful Amusement Park Motorcycle in Wood with Leather Seat
Located in Mount Penn, PA
have been used for children's ride or carnival attraction. Some losses including paint wear and damages.
Chrome, Enamel
Pair of American Carousel Medallions by King Amusement
By King Amusement Company
Located in Dallas, TX
rides and games. These wonderful fragments with their bright Carnival colors would make a striking
Metal
Unavailable
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
Glass
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
Steel
Sold
H 46.5 in W 39 in D 22 in
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
Pine
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
Board
Carnival Sign "Free Rides"
Located in Seattle, WA
Great carnival panel from carousel. Wiring as found.
Wood, Paint
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
Glass, Wood
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
Composition
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...
Steel
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
Steel
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
Aluminum
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. Original paint surface and hand
Wood
Sold
H 36.5 in W 37.5 in D 13.5 in
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
Wood, Paint
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
Wood, Paint
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. Found in the
Plywood
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
Resin
Soap Box Derby Carnival Midway Car Racing Sign
Located in Santa Monica, CA
carnival midway ride. Presented in black wraparound metal frame.
Composition
1950's Carnival Ride Motorcycle
Located in Chicago, IL
1950's original Carnival Ride Motorcycle.
Metal
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
Metal
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
Polyester
Polished Aluminum Tank Carnival Ride
Located in New York, NY
polished aluminum tank replica from a 1950's carnival ride.
Aluminum
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
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
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
Wood
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...
Metal
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
Metal
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
Iron
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
Steel
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
Wood
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
Giant Vintage Fiberglass Robot Pop Art Display Sculpture
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Certainly one of the most unique items we've come across! Originally part of a carnival ride, this
Steel
Sold
H 40.16 in W 27.56 in D 18.9 in
Vintage Fairground Jiminy Cricket Figurine on Iron Swing, Mid-20th Century
Located in Retie, BE
late 1960s. This Children's Carnival Ride, in the shape of Jiminy Cricket, still has his original
Iron
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
Desert Storm Camo Child's Ride Fragment
Located in Seattle, WA
carnival ride.
Resin, Paint
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.
Metal
Mid-Century Coin Operated Horse Ride
Located in Round Top, TX
Mid-century coin operated horse ride for kids (of all ages).
Metal
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 ...
Wood
Sold
H 24 in W 19 in D 18 in
Large Vintage Polychrome Painted Fairground Human Skull from a Ghost Train Ride
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
ride, and surviving from the middle section of the twentieth century. The condition is nigh on
Fiberglass
Pair of Large American Carousel Medallions
By King Amusement Company
Located in Dallas, TX
King Amusement Co., Mt. Clemens, Mich., a well known manufacturer of Carnival, Circus and Arcade rides
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.
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
Steel
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
Aluminum
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
Wood
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.
Wood
Sold
H 42.72 in W 37.41 in D 43.31 in
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. This handmade
Metal
Sold
H 57.49 in W 66.93 in D 25.6 in
1950s Blue Carousel Ride Chopper by Hennecke, Germany, Wood and Metal
By Hennecke
Located in Retie, BE
Eye-catching Blue carousel ride chopper. This Carnival Art Helicopter was made by the German
Metal
Vintage Carnival Car Ride
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Carnival Car Ride
Metal
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
Metal
1930s-1940s Ferris Wheel Seat Carnival Amusement Vintage Fair Ride On
Located in Orange, CA
Ferris wheel seat was originally patented AUG. 8, 1905.
Metal
$229,620Sale 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
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
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...
Glass
A 1930s Art Deco Hand-Carved Oak French Box
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This is a 1930s French Art Deco hand-carved oak box, showcasing a unique blend of craftsmanship and geometric flair characteristic of the Art Deco period. Solid oak wood, noted for i...
Oak
$6,947
H 71.66 in W 71.66 in D 18.12 in
Italian Midcentury Vanity Dresser in Parchment by Pierluigi Colli, 1950s
By Colli Torino
Located in Traversetolo, IT
This is a splendid vanity table or petineuse designed by Pierluigi Colli and crafted in Turin in the first half of the 1900s. The attention to detail is remarkable, with a plethora o...
Glass, Mirror, Maple
$69,442 / set
H 32.68 in W 24.02 in D 7.09 in
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...
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
$4,811Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 23.63 in Dm 27.56 in
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...
Blown Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
$750
H 16.5 in W 23.38 in D 16.75 in
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...
Wood
Folk Art Wedding Chest, dated 1718
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A large pine wedding chest from 1718. The illustrations are traditional, featuring flowers and tulips and a village scene on the sides. The chest was part of a dowry package and woul...
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
$4,180Sale Price|28% Off
H 27.56 in W 45.28 in D 17.33 in
Dutch 19th Century Folk Art Architectural Mansion Pigeon / Birdcage
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful and unique Dutch Folk art Pigeon/birdcage in the form of a manor . This type of birdcages were made in the North of he Netherlands . They were miniature versions of the ori...
Wood
Folk Art Motorized Ferris Wheel, Custom Made, Metal & Hardwood, 1950s
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1838 Custom made Carnival Folk Art motorized ferris wheel . Rotates with small lights added set on a wood base
Metal
$27,500
H 46.46 in W 101.58 in D 20.28 in
Ernesto Valabrega for Studio Vittorio Valabrega Decorative Fireplace Mantel
By Vittorio Valabrega
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ernesto Valabrega for Studio Vittorio Valabrega, decorative fireplace mantel, lacquered wood, plaster, glass, iron, Italy, 1930s This striking decorative fireplace mantel, presumabl...
Iron
$19,950
H 45 in W 26.5 in D 26.5 in
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...
Enamel
$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
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.