Vintage Wood Letterpress
Original Wood Carved Carnival Midway Poster Letterpress
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Set of three original hand-carved letterpress made by the Neal Walters Poster Company. Fantastic
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1930s American Folk Art Vintage Wood Letterpress
Materials
Wood, Paint
Industrial Faux Letterpress "AlphaSculpt" Sculpture by Sheldon Rose
Located in East Hampton, NY
Silver painted faux printing block resin lamp with wood base...
"AlphaSculpt" bySheldon Rose New
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1960s Vintage Wood Letterpress
Materials
Wood
Antique Letterpress Cabinet, a Rare Treasure of Printing History, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Immerse yourself in the rich history of printing with this extraordinary Antique Letterpress
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1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Letterpress
Materials
Metal
H 1.97 in W 25.6 in D 17.33 in
Bernard Langlais Wood Collage over Painted Canvas "Plan with Blue"
By Bernard Langlais 2
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Wood assemblage and oil on canvas
"Plan with Blue"
With letterpress signature at lower center
Category
1960s North American Vintage Wood Letterpress
Materials
Wood
Antique Map of Southern India by Andree, 1904
Located in Langweer, NL
engraving, but reproducing the maps from zinc plates that were etched in relief (just like letterpress
Category
20th Century Vintage Wood Letterpress
Materials
Paper
Historic invitation poster for 1970 ACE Gallery exhibition Minimalist light art
By Dan Flavin
Located in New York, NY
Dan Flavin
Rare invitation poster for 1970 ACE Gallery exhibition, 1970
Letterpress and stencil on
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1970s Minimalist Vintage Wood Letterpress
Materials
Etching, Stencil
H 17.75 in W 17.75 in D 1.6 in
Stars (Cat. Raisonne Ref: 29, Axsom & Platzker, 1997)
By Claes Oldenburg
Located in New York, NY
Claes Oldenburg
Stars (Cat. Raisonne Ref: 29, Axsom & Platzker, 1997), 1963
Letterpress in 1 colour
Category
1960s Pop Art Vintage Wood Letterpress
Materials
Board, Color, Lithograph
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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...
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1950s American Folk Art Vintage Wood Letterpress
Materials
Canvas
Midcentury Wishbone Side Table in Walnut (4 available)
By Dean Santner, George Nakashima, Wendell Castle Collection
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful wishbone circular table designed by Dean Santner featuring black walnut construction. This amazing design looks simple yet complex at the same time. Wonderful proportions...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Letterpress
Materials
Walnut
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö.
This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Letterpress
Materials
Textile
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...
Category
1930s American Folk Art Vintage Wood Letterpress
Materials
Canvas
George Nakashima Sliding Door Low Cabinet
By George Nakashima
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Gorgeous George Nakashima cabinet features a single slab laurel top with one free edge above two doors concealing two adjustable shelves. Perfect low cabinet also could be a wonderfu...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Letterpress
Materials
Walnut
Rare Antique Early American Carnival Coin Toss Game Table
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce American carnival coin toss game. The rare and unusual antique hand carved and painted solid wood amusement park / county fair / mid-way gaming table features a square top f...
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Vintage Wood Letterpress
Materials
Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century Carnival Carousel Funhouse Architectural Columns
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Fun antique architectural elements from carnival carousel or funhouse ride. Layers of beautiful original park paint. Great scale for wall art or to act as a frame for something else....
Category
1890s American Folk Art Vintage Wood Letterpress
Materials
Wood
Mid-Victorian Moorish wrought & cast iron pergola or decorative garden structure
Located in London, GB
A monumental Moorish mid-Victorian wrought iron Pergola or Decorative Garden Structure, a unique masterpiece in High Victorian Ironwork design. Our research confirms it is French, da...
Category
Late 19th Century European Moorish Vintage Wood Letterpress
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 240 in W 552 in D 120 in
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...
Category
1920s British Edwardian Vintage Wood Letterpress
Materials
Wood, Paint
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...
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Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Vintage Wood Letterpress
Materials
Other
H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 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 Wood Letterpress
Materials
Wood
1972, Prefab Nova House by Studio Rochel
By Societé anonyme francaise
Located in Perpignan, FR
Designed in 1972 by architects Michel Hudrisier and M. Roma for Studio Rochel, the Nova House came to fulfill the fantasy of those dreaming of living in space. While that type of arc...
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1970s French Space Age Vintage Wood Letterpress
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Early 20th Century Circus Banner
Located in Brecht, BE
For magician and circus lovers. This early 20th century circus banner. Hand painted on canvas.
Category
Early 20th Century British Vintage Wood Letterpress
Materials
Linen
1930s Amusement / Carnival Motorcycle Ride, Carousal, Merry-go-round
Located in Buffalo, NY
1930s Antique midway amusement park wooden motorcycle ride is one of the earliest produced for carousels and merry-go-rounds. Wonderful aged patina, two sided, original paint. Leathe...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Wood Letterpress
Materials
Metal
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 Wood Letterpress
Materials
Wood
1950s American Hand-Painted Carnival Ride Panel
Located in Chicago, IL
1950s American hand-painted carnival ride panel.
Category
1950s North American Primitive Vintage Wood Letterpress
Materials
Mirror, Wood
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Original Wood Carved Letterpress Carnival Scene
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Large hand carved carnival scene letterpress wood block. Made in 1937 by the Neal Walters poster
Category
1930s American Vintage Wood Letterpress
Orgininal Wood Carved Letterpress Carnival Scene
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Large hand carved carnival scene letterpress wood block. Made by the Neal Walters poster company
Category
1930s American Vintage Wood Letterpress
Original Wood Carved Letterpress Carnival Scene
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Large hand carved carnival scene letterpress wood block. Made in 1937 by the Neal Walters poster
Category
1930s American Vintage Wood Letterpress
"Fairyland Circus" Letterpress
Located in Santa Monica, CA
"Fairyland Circus" wood carved poster letterpress by the Neal Walters Poster Company in Arkansas
Category
1950s American Vintage Wood Letterpress
Materials
Wood
Original Letterpress Prints
By Dieter Roth 1
Located in Houston, TX
Original letterpress prints by Dieter Roth/Diter Rot (1930-1998). From Gesammelte Werke, Vol 04 Bok
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Letterpress
Materials
Glass, Paper, Wood
Original Letterpress Prints
By Dieter Roth 1
Located in Houston, TX
Original letterpress prints by Dieter Roth/Diter Rot (1930-1998). From Gesammelte Werke, Vol 04 Bok
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Letterpress
Materials
Glass, Paper, Wood
Original Letterpress Prints
By Dieter Roth 1
Located in Houston, TX
Original letterpress prints by Dieter Roth/Diter Rot (1930-1998). From Gesammelte Werke, Vol 04 Bok
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Letterpress
Materials
Glass, Paper, Wood
Original Large Wood Carved Letterpress Circus Tiger Act
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Large hand carved circus tiger act letterpress wood block. Made in the 1930's by the Neal Walters
Category
1930s American Vintage Wood Letterpress
Original Large Wood Carved Letterpress Circus Tiger Act
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Large hand carved circus tiger act letterpress wood block. Made in the 1930's by the Neal Walters
Category
1930s American Vintage Wood Letterpress
Unique Letterpress Coffee Table
Located in Studio City, CA
(surface scuffing/scratching to glass) consistent with age. Made with antique letterpress type varying in
Category
20th Century American Modern Vintage Wood Letterpress
Materials
Glass, Wood
Original Wood Carved Circus Letterpress For Three Color Poster
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Great trio of wood carved letterpress for printing a single three color circus poster. Very
Category
1940s American Vintage Wood Letterpress
Vintage Letterpress Printing Blocks Wall Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
A vintage wall sculpture composed of letterpress printing blocks, produced circa 1960's - 1970's
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Letterpress
Materials
Wood
Original B&W Letterpress Prints Framed in Light Blue
By Dieter Roth 1
Located in Houston, TX
Original B&W letterpress prints, framed in light blue, by Dieter Roth/Diter Rot (1930-1998). From
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Letterpress
Materials
Wood, Glass, Paper
Giant "Wild Animal Circus" Original Circus Poster Letterpress
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Graphic wood carved circus poster letterpress. Carved by the Neal Walters Poster Company in
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1940s American Vintage Wood Letterpress
Pair of Midcentury Letterpress "Printers" Table Lamps, USA, circa 1970
Located in Toronto, ON
These special bespoke vintage lamps were made from antique wooden letterpress alphabet and number
Category
1970s American Vintage Wood Letterpress
Materials
Wood
Original Miller and Richard type foundry print cases
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Superb selection of original letterpress type printing trays, great fonts and colour. Miller and
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20th Century Scottish Vintage Wood Letterpress
Materials
Wood
Printers Tray with Fishing Display
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
letterpress drawer, printers tray. The display is made up of an old Hardy lure, back-plate of an L.R.H
Category
Mid-20th Century English Vintage Wood Letterpress
Materials
Wood
Antique Turtle Print Table, Rolling Bar Cart
Located in Oakville, CT
Antique cast iron and steel Industrial style factory letterpress turtle table on 4" double castors
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Vintage Wood Letterpress
Materials
Iron, Steel
Eagle Dance — Mid-Century Modern
By Howard Norton Cook
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
Howard Cook, 'Eagle Dance', wood engraving, 1942, edition 200, Duffy 201. Signed and dated in
Category
1940s American Modern Vintage Wood Letterpress
Materials
Woodcut
Vintage Wood Carved Circus Poster Letterpress
By Neal Walters Poster Company
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Large hand-carved circus menagerie scene letterpress wood block. Made by the Neal Walters Poster
Category
1940s American Vintage Wood Letterpress
Materials
Wood
Original 'Playing' Wood Carved Circus Letterpress
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Dark red color is from the ink that was used during the printing process. Please note that this does read backwards. Great in a room with a mirror on another wall that reads it in th...
Category
1930s American Folk Art Vintage Wood Letterpress
Materials
Wood
Original Wood Carved Letterpress Carnival Midway Scene Carousel Ferris Wheel
By Neal Walters Poster Company
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Large hand-carved carnival scene letterpress wood block. Made by the Neal Walters poster company in
Category
1930s American Folk Art Vintage Wood Letterpress
Materials
Wood
A Vintage Letterpress Printing Block Wall Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
A vintage letterpress printers blocks wall sculpture with a variety of letters and numbers in a
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Letterpress
Materials
Wood
New Zealand ‘Sovereign Woodworkers Ltd’ Specimen Timber Trinket Box
Located in Melbourne, AU
pandemic.
This is the Number 11 Trinket Box. The letterpress label inside the lid lists the names of the
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1950s New Zealand Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Letterpress
Materials
Wood
"Redheads" - Original Watercolor and Etching on Paper
Located in Soquel, CA
Letterpress Print Shop in 1979 where he published 28 separate titles created the way books were printed in the
Category
Late 20th Century American Impressionist Vintage Wood Letterpress
Materials
Etching, Watercolor, Ink, Paper
H 16 in W 17 in D 1 in
Jane Eyre and Wuthering Heights by Charlotte and Emily Brontë, Two Vol Set, 1943
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
illustrations by Fritz Eichenberg were printed letterpress from electrotypes of the original wood engravings
Category
1940s American Gothic Vintage Wood Letterpress
Materials
Paper
H 10.38 in W 8 in D 2.38 in
The Boy hidden in a Fish (Six Fairy Tales from the Brothers Grimm)
By David Hockney
Located in New York, NY
letterpress and “The Boy hidden in a Fish" etching and aquatint on W S Hodgkinson paper watermarked "DH" and
Category
1960s Modern Vintage Wood Letterpress
Materials
Aquatint, Etching
The Tower had one Window (Six Fairy Tales from the Brothers Grimm) David Hockney
By David Hockney
Located in New York, NY
Six Fairy Tales from the Brothers Grimm)
Text printed letterpress and “The Tower Had One Window
Category
1960s Modern Vintage Wood Letterpress
Materials
Aquatint, Etching
Industrial Letterpress Cabinet with Wood Shelves
Located in Los Angeles, CA
letterpress material and characters at a type foundry in Belgium.
Category
1940s Belgian Vintage Wood Letterpress
Letterpress Artpiece
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Piece made with original letter fonts dating back to the 1960`s. Based on a Frank Zappa quote: Art is making something out of nothing and then selling it. Custom Frame, silver leaf f...
Category
20th Century Belgian Vintage Wood Letterpress
Materials
Wood
Printers Cabinet for Distance Holders Used for Headlines and Articles
By Thompson Cabinet Company
Located in Pau, FR
. These wood blocks have been used for the letterpress as distance holders for headlines and articles
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Letterpress
Materials
Wood
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Vintage Wood Letterpress For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal vintage wood letterpress for your home. Each vintage wood letterpress for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and paint. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer vintage wood letterpress, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each vintage wood letterpress bearing folk art or mid-century modern hallmarks is very popular. David Hockney and Claes Oldenburg each produced at least one beautiful vintage wood letterpress that is worth considering.
How Much is a Vintage Wood Letterpress?
Prices for a vintage wood letterpress can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $79 and can go as high as $15,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,048.
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