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Style: Primitive
Dairy Products Trade Sign Geo Fitchett 1940s
Located in Wallkill, NY
Wonderful 1940s Geo Fitchett Dairy Products Trade sign, this wooden trade sign is in wonderful original condition. It has hooks on the top for hanging, it is double sided as you can ...
Category
1940s American Vintage Primitive Signs
Materials
Wood
19th Century Trade Sign Clothing Wood Double Sided Wooden Hudson Valley NY
Located in Wallkill, NY
Take a look at this fantastic double sided early 19th or late 18th century wooden trade sign with original wrought Iron bracket. Came out of a Hudso...
Category
Mid-19th Century American Antique Primitive Signs
Materials
Iron
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This architectural salvage from Western México has a beautiful warm patina, and fabulous, naturally aging distressing, cracking. Elegantly aged wood tone, and interesting grain patterns. Full of character and old world charm, they're great for many different applications, such as a headboard, wall hanging decor, top for a side table, coffee or console table, kitchen pot rack...
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Hand Painted $100 REWARD Wooden Sign, 1940s Los Angeles
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Great vintage wood sign from the 1940s. Hand-painted. Misspellings and grammatical errors. The owner Samuel Spilk lived in Long Beach in the 1940s. ...
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French Naive 18th Century Pewter Tavern / Shop Sign
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Cast Iron Horse Stable Sign, France, circa 1800
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Primitive signs for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Primitive signs for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Mid-20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage signs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include folk art, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, iron and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Primitive signs made in a specific country, there are North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for signs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,750 and tops out at $27,500 while the average work can sell for $14,625.