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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

permanent amusement parks, these colorful touring carnival rides were designed to be quickly set up and

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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Vintage Carnival Rides

Materials

Metal

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

Carnival Ride, signed lower left Robert Charles Horn. Date unknown, likely 1980’s. Stretched canvas in dark

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Late 20th Century American Modern Vintage Carnival Rides

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic, Wood

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. A fabulous

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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carnival Rides

Materials

Steel, Iron

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

Category

1940s American Folk Art Vintage Carnival Rides

Materials

Wood

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

mounted on a carnival sign for either a ride or an attraction. The letters are well constructed box

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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

Unavailable

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

Unavailable

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

Category

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

Amazing restored condition. Completely restored aluminum boat. Originally a carnival ride that

Category

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.

Category

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

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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

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

Category

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

Unavailable

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

rides and games. These wonderful fragments with their bright Carnival colors would make a striking

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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

Category

20th Century American Vintage Carnival Rides

Materials

Steel

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

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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

Category

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

Category

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

Category

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

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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. Original paint surface and hand

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

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

Category

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. Found in the

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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

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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

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

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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

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Late 20th Century European Modern Vintage Carnival Rides

Materials

Polyester

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  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

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1950s American Vintage Carnival Rides

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

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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

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

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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

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

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

Category

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

Certainly one of the most unique items we've come across! Originally part of a carnival ride, this

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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

late 1960s. This Children's Carnival Ride, in the shape of Jiminy Cricket, still has his original

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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

Category

1950s American Vintage Carnival Rides

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

carnival ride.

Category

Late 20th Century American Vintage Carnival Rides

Materials

Resin, Paint

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

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 ...

Category

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

ride, and surviving from the middle section of the twentieth century. The condition is nigh on

Category

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

King Amusement Co., Mt. Clemens, Mich., a well known manufacturer of Carnival, Circus and Arcade rides

Category

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

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

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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

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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. This handmade

Category

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

Eye-catching Blue carousel ride chopper. This Carnival Art Helicopter was made by the German

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

Category

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

Materials

Metal

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H 126 in W 12 in D 0.13 in

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Located in Santa Monica, CA

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1950s American Folk Art Vintage Carnival Rides

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$765

H 3.15 in W 12.21 in D 7.49 in

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...

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Vintage Carnival Rides

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Italian Midcentury Vanity Dresser in Parchment by Pierluigi Colli, 1950s
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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...

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1950s Italian Modern Vintage Carnival Rides

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H 32.68 in W 24.02 in D 7.09 in

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Located in Amsterdam, NL

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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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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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Folk Art Wedding Chest, dated 1718
Folk Art Wedding Chest, dated 1718

Folk Art Wedding Chest, dated 1718

$1,800

H 27.96 in W 50.4 in D 22.45 in

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...

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1710s German Folk Art Vintage Carnival Rides

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Pine

Carved American Carnival Head, circa 1890s
Carved American Carnival Head, circa 1890s

Carved American Carnival Head, circa 1890s

$8,500

H 12 in W 9 in D 10 in

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.

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19th Century American Folk Art Vintage Carnival Rides

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Wood

Dutch 19th Century Folk Art Architectural Mansion Pigeon / Birdcage
Dutch 19th Century Folk Art Architectural Mansion Pigeon / Birdcage

Dutch 19th Century Folk Art Architectural Mansion Pigeon / Birdcage

$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...

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19th Century Dutch Folk Art Vintage Carnival Rides

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Wood

Folk Art Motorized Ferris Wheel, Custom Made, Metal & Hardwood, 1950s
Folk Art Motorized Ferris Wheel, Custom Made, Metal & Hardwood, 1950s

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

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1950s Vintage Carnival Rides

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Metal

Ernesto Valabrega for Studio Vittorio Valabrega Decorative Fireplace Mantel
Ernesto Valabrega for Studio Vittorio Valabrega Decorative Fireplace Mantel

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...

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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Carnival Rides

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Iron

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

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Enamel

Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet

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...

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19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Vintage Carnival Rides

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Glass, Mahogany

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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.