Aluminum Folk Art

A vintage light up Frye Boot advertising sign from the 1970's with aluminum frame surrounding a dark plastic face. Stating "Boots by Frye Bootmakers Since 1863" with a pull chain for...

"Space bar" by WAS Airplane trolley turned into an unique Artwork The trolley has been customized by the french artist WAS transforming it into a work...

An authentic slice of American sports history, this massive original 1980s scoreboard was manufactured by Trans-Lux Fair-Play, a leader in athletic display technology. Bold in design...

Iconic Vintage PH5 chandelier by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen of Denmark from the 1960s with abstract art work by G61. Titled “ kaleidoscope” The a...

Beautiful giclée (canvas print) artwork signed by Leonard Wren. His artwork was inspired by his many travels and became famous for his beauty of the world through capturing the joy light...

Folk art snake made from naturally aged/rusted bottle caps stacked and strung on wire to mimic the reptile's sinuous form (ca. 1920s/30s, USA). Features hand-carved/painted wooden he...

Custom neon sign with aluminum channel cut letters. COME ON IN, lights up with green neon gas. Just under 6 feet long. Welcoming sign and fun piece of...

Highly polished aluminum ship's porthole mirror with teakwood frame on back. This is an authentic porthole and there are some marks on the bezel. Overall Dimensions: 22" x 28". 23...

Vintage London hospital x-ray sign that hung above the x-ray room door of the inpatient ward. The words ‘In Use’ illuminate when switched on. London,...

1960s Original Polycarbonate Face "Ace Hardware" Advertisement Signage. The Vintage Outdoor Sign Hangs which Displays A Double Sided Logo Of The Well Known "Ace Hardware" Logo. The Vintage Signage...

Large Bald Eagle clutching USA Flag and crest wall decor. This large patriotic eagle wall plaque is a beautiful piece made with hand crafted polished aluminum very good quality and w...

Art Deco/ Modernist style "Arrow Shirts" Light Up Can Sign / store display.. Amazing vintage sign,, great size , color,,

Vintage 1940's chrome frame building directory sign with beveled glass double panels. This came from the famous Boston (North End) restaurant 'Joe Tecce's' which closed in 2010 after...

Iconic Vintage PH5 chandelier by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen of Denmark from the 1990s with abstract art work by G61. Titled “Cherry Blossom” The art work is acrylic paint w...

Hefty enameled solid aluminum framed passenger safety and information sign from Passenger Stateroom 139 on the Main deck of the SS United States. Fo...

Gigantic California freeway sign from 1986. Two piece sign spanning 8.5 feet long and 6 feet tall. Cats eye reflectors throughout. Retired sign from California highway system. State Route 78 is a California State highway that runs the entire width of the state from Oceanside to Blythe. Green metal sign depicting Oceanside as North and Escondido to the East. Massive statement piece. Great piece of California and transportation ephemera. Stamped 'Property of the State of California...

Iconic Vintage PH5 chandelier by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen of Denmark from the 1990s with abstract art work by G61. Entitled “Cypress Sunset” Th...

Iconic Vintage PH5 chandelier by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen of Denmark from the 1990s with abstract art work by G61. Entitled “ Maasai” The art w...

Super cool Los Angeles freeway sign. Made in the late 1990s. This sign welcomed you as you entered the county of Los Angeles. Reflective letters an...

1950s aluminum on wood General Electric logo, sign plaque. Salvaged from General Electric Buffalo NY office, stunning, original plaque, cast aluminum depicting famous G E Logo, mount...

An authentic slice of American sports history, this slim original 1980s scoreboard was manufactured by Trans-Lux Fair-Play, a leader in athletic display technology. Bold in design an...

Monumental vintage basketball scoreboard by Fair Play, made in the 1980s. Extremely unusual size with the player stats on both sides. Gre...

This classic example of trade signage featuring a nude male angel figure with outspread wings was cast in aluminium and painted a shade of off-white. It has...

Large and Unusual 48" riveted Aluminum Hand Made Art Deco / Modernist Barge (boat) signed Thomas Horan of New York,, Expertly crafted, superior quality and construction. Great design,

An Iconic Vintage PH5 chandelier by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen of Denmark from the 1970s with abstract art work by Gallery Sixty One. The art work ...

Group of five Folk Art fish decoys composed of painted tinned iron sheet metal or aluminum fins and tails and carved wooden weighted lead bodies, some with ...

Fabulous cast aluminum trade sign circa 1945 depicting a actual key in red and silver. Perfect casting which retains its true color and material. Keil from Charlestown N.H. cast into...

Vintage handmade chain composed of hundreds of bottle caps, each pierced and threaded onto wire to form interlocking links (ca. 1980s, USA). Forms seven links in total with caps in a...

Take a trip drown memory lane with this 1950s California freeway sign. Taken down from Nothern California decades ago, the sign features a black background with white lettering and c...

1940's Cast Aluminum Phillips 66 Gas Station Sign. This amazing piece of history is made up of individual letters that can be hung by each letter or can we attached to a support on the back as we did in the photos. Letters were professionally restored. This is a gas sign...

Beautiful and rare Brutalist Parcheesi game designed and crafted by the Spanish house Art3 in the 1970s. Game composed of 6 centerpieces made out of bronze and aluminium & a leather ...

Unusual metal sign from an old air show. Great colors and content. Sign was advertising a hot air balloon race. Great piece of nostalgia, fun piece of art. Metal sign with wear as sh...

Authentic polished aluminum ship's porthole fitted with glass. Door is hinged and fitted with three dogbolts. The highly polished porthole is ready for display. Overall dimensions...

Authentic aluminum engine order telegraph from the 1950s.

Polished aluminum gimbaled lifeboat compass with carry handle and two sidelights. Nautical relic that is probably Russian. Weight is 16 pounds. 10" H x 11" L x 11" D. Circa 1975.

Authentic polished aluminum ship's porthole fitted with a glass mirror. Door is hinged and fitted with two dogbolts. The highly polished porthole is also fitted with a teakwood trim ...

Pair of aluminum ships portholes. Rectangular in shape. Pierced with ten holes each. Overall Dimensions: Weight is 4 pounds each. 16" L x 9" W.

Aluminum ship's porthole with a polished finish and fitted with a glass mirror. Overall dimensions: Diameter 19." weight is 13 pounds.

This beautiful vintage Bourgeat saucepan from the "Série Collectivité" collection is crafted from durable aluminum and made in France. Perfect for both collectors and culinary enthus...

This knife, featuring Asian decorations and an original handle, dates back to around the 1960s. It is a fine example of mid-20th century craftsmanship, combining both functional and...

1163 Cast Aluminum dog nutcracker.

The Aluminum Company of America (ALCOA) launched a marketing program to advance the selling of ALCOA aluminum products. The players: Austin E. Cox A.S.I.D. of Austin Enterprises and ...

An authentic vintage highway sign in bold safety orange with black block lettering, reading: "Sobriety and Drivers License Check Point Ahead." Made of durable reflective metal, it sh...

Iconic Vintage PH5 chandelier by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen of Denmark from the 1990s with abstract art work by G61. Entitled “ Migration” The a...

Iconic Vintage PH5 chandelier by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen of Denmark from the 1990s with abstract art work by G61. Entitled “Serengeti” The ...

Atelier A Rare abstract aluminium sculpture by Atelier A french designer group in the 70's Piece is published in the book of Atelier A Original good...

This Walking Stick in Faux Walnut and black enamel originates from the United States during the 20th Century. Features a lovely sculptural handle in faux walnut, leading to a brass f...

Folk Art polychromed iron construction worker card holder/ vide-poche A whimsical well executed Folk Art sculpture of construction worker caring a...

Creator of the "Play Art" movement this renowned artist has been a Pratt Institute Graphics Professor as well as created and manufactured six designs for sale...

This authentic vintage "Road Narrows" sign serves as a compelling work of industrial folk art, masterfully bridging the gap between utilitarian signage and found-object sculpture. The classic cautionary yellow and black palette is strikingly subverted by a series of authentic gunshot impacts, creating a raw, jagged texture that tells a gritty narrative of the rural American landscape. Adding a layer of pensive intrigue is a unique black stencil of a pig or boar, suggesting a narrative of local street art intervention. This piece captures the raw energy of modern Americana and urban industrial design, making it an authoritative addition to any collection of 20th-century signage or avant-garde wall art. Perfectly scaled to anchor a contemporary gallery wall, high-concept workshop, or an industrial loft, this metal sign measures 30 inches wide by 30 inches tall. It remains in a state of beautifully rugged vintage condition, displaying a heavy authentic patina that includes surface oxidation and jagged impact holes consistent with its outdoor history. The reverse features unique artist graffiti, including "Lil Miss Piggy...

Whimsical Folk Art Wire "head" sculpture,,,Very well exicuted,,

Abstract Modernist Cast Aluminum Sculpture fire screen by Paul Fullerton,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,...

In near mint and all original condition this vintage mechanical bank appeals to both sailing enthusiasts and bank collectors; perhaps a collector of "cat" memorabelia as well. The theme depicts two sailors riding their boat in full sail. It is quite substantial in both size and weight. To operate, (with the lever pushed all the way in from the left); place a coin vertically above the left arm of the sailor in red; from the right; push the lever all the way in. The sail and Boom hits the sailor, knocking him over as the coin drops into the bank. The other sailor moves forward while manning the tiller. The bank is named "Cat Boat...

20th century woven cane fabric beater from the Lega People of D. R. Congo A sculptural piece of African utilitarian ware used to beat the dust out of fabric as it would hang on a ...

Pair of Antiques money box / bank, elephants. One of them circa 1920, made in iron, the other circa 1960 made in aluminium.  

This authentic vintage stop sign serves as a compelling piece of Americana industrial art. Characterized by its classic octagonal form and bold refle...

Authentic polished aluminum ship's porthole fitted with a glass mirror. Door is hinged and fitted with two dogbolts. The highly polished porthole is also fitted with a teakwood trim ...

American amusement park car, "Little Red Convertible." A late 1940s streamline design similar to a Packard or Hudson of this post war era. Solid rub...

Made to commemorate the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame located in Cleveland, Ohio, this cast aluminum mechanical bank depicts Elvis Presley in full gala attire, typical of Elvis, with wh...

Rare advertising sign of Elizabeth Arden, an entrepreneur who founded, in that name, her cosmetics company, dating from the 1950s, taken from the Lake...