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Wooden Barber Pole

19th Century American Patriotic Barber Pole Open Sign Folk Art
Located in Forney, TX
sculpted wooden patriotic barber pole advertising trade sign / open sign. Mid-19th century, Southern
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Giltwood, Paint

19th C Counter top Cigarstore Northern American Indian statue, Unknown artist, Oak
Located in brussel, BE
a visual marker, much like a barber’s striped pole, for illiterate customers or, in the following
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19th Century Dutch School Abstract Sculptures

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Wood

19th C Oakwood Counter Top Cigar Store Indian Statue, Netherlands
Located in Leuven , BE
a visual marker, much like a barber’s striped pole, for illiterate customers or, in the following
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Antique 19th Century Dutch Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

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Located in Lowestoft, GB
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Vintage Painted Wooden Barber Pole
Located in San Francisco, CA
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Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
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Located in Surrey, BC
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A wall-mounted, four-foot high, solid wood barber pole with working top light. Rare and original
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Located in Surrey, BC
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Early 20th Century American Wooden Barbers Pole Trade Sign
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
U.S.A. wood barbers pole. Paint loss consistent with the age of the item, circa 1900.
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Antique Early 1900s American Folk Art Signs

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Wood

19th Century Wooden Large Painted American Barber Pole
Located in Surrey, BC
An authentic wooden barber pole with carved details old painted surface, this pole was acquired in
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Monumental Antique American Painted Turned Wood Barber Pole, circa 1875
Located in San Francisco, CA
blue painted motif synonymous with American barber poles of the 19th century. It once stood proudly
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Wooden Barber Pole
Located in Sheffield, MA
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Wooden Barber Pole
Wooden Barber Pole
H 23.5 in Dm 3 in
Six-Foot Barber Pole
Located in Sheffield, MA
Large wooden barber pole, six feet high, with original red and white paint, topped by a gilt ball
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Antique 19th Century American Signs

Six-Foot Barber Pole
Six-Foot Barber Pole
H 72 in Dm 6 in
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Located in Sheffield, MA
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Six-Foot Barber Pole
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Incredible Barber Pole Sign c, late 1800's
Located in Pasadena, CA
Wonderful antique wooden barber pole salvaged from an early Los Angeles barber shop, c. late 1800's
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Antique 19th Century American Signs

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Finding the Right Folk-art for You

Folk art refers to a genre of art that shares the creator’s traditions, offering not just an artistic display but an opportunity to learn about a culture. Vintage, new and antique folk art typically reflects a heritage or location. It can include utilitarian objects and handmade art as diverse as weather vanes, portraiture and paintings, carnival art, quilts and duck decoys.

American folk art is frequently valued because of the traditional skills involved, like weaving, hand-carving wood and even stonework. Many folk artists are self-taught, while some train as apprentices within their community. By using available materials and taking a personal approach to their creations, artists ensure each piece is unique and conveys a story. Native American folk art includes functional objects reflecting their heritage, such as baskets, textiles and wooden pieces.

During the Great Depression, artistic materials in America were hard to come by, so artisans used discarded wood from cigar boxes and shipping crates to make highly stylized, notched pieces — most often picture frames and boxes — that are today sought after by collectors. This folk art style is called tramp art and was popular from roughly 1870 until the 1940s.

Folk art brings vibrant culture and traditions into your home. Browse an extensive collection of folk art on 1stDibs.

Questions About Wooden Barber Pole
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    The meaning of a barber pole relates to the original function of the profession. Barbers once performed bloodletting, a medical procedure once believed to treat a variety of conditions. The red and blue stripes are said to represent the colors of blood flowing through arteries and veins, while the white color relates to the color of the bandages applied after a treatment. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage barber poles.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    To understand what the colors on a barber pole mean, you first need to know a bit about the history of barbering. Before barbers began offering haircuts and shaves, they specialized in bloodletting, which was once believed to treat illness and disease and promote good health. The colors on a barber pole relate to this history. Red signifies arterial blood, while blue represents venous blood. Finally, the white color is a nod to the bandages that barbers applied after providing treatment. On 1stDibs, explore an assortment of barber poles.