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Period: 1950s
Old European Dachshund Sign in Cast Iron - Two Sided
Old European Dachshund Sign in Cast Iron - Two Sided

Old European Dachshund Sign in Cast Iron - Two Sided

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Old double-sided Dachshund sign in cast iron. Unknown Scandinavian or German maker circa 1930-60. It has been displayed outside and shows weathering, patina and rust. It is intact an...

Category

Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Signs

Materials

Cast Iron

1960’s Small Red American Vintage Gas Station Marquee Numbers And Letters - Larg
1960’s Small Red American Vintage Gas Station Marquee Numbers And Letters - Larg

1960’s Small Red American Vintage Gas Station Marquee Numbers And Letters - Larg

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1960’s Small Red American Vintage Gas Station Marquee Numbers And Letters - Large Set. We sourced these from an old gas station in America, thought to be from the 50’s and 60’s. This...

Category

Unknown Vintage 1950s Signs

Materials

Plastic

SS United States Sign Notice and Information for Passengers
SS United States Sign Notice and Information for Passengers

SS United States Sign Notice and Information for Passengers

Located in Hanover, MA

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

Category

American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Signs

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage NOS DeKalb Winged Corn Advertising Sign
Vintage NOS DeKalb Winged Corn Advertising Sign

Vintage NOS DeKalb Winged Corn Advertising Sign

Located in Dekalb, IL

c. 1950s-1960s; DeKalb Agricultural Association, Inc. - DeKalb, IL Die-cut tin litho new-old-stock advertising sign featuring the iconic DeKalb winged ear of corn graphic, rendered ...

Category

American Rustic Vintage 1950s Signs

Materials

Steel

1940's - 50's Mid Century Decommissioned American "Exit Only" Steel Street Sign
1940's - 50's Mid Century Decommissioned American "Exit Only" Steel Street Sign

1940's - 50's Mid Century Decommissioned American "Exit Only" Steel Street Sign

By U.S. Government

Located in Red Lion, PA

This Authentic Mid-Century American "EXIT ONLY" Decommissioned Street Sign is a premier example of 20th-century municipal engineering and "Machine Age" utility. Dating to the 1940s–1...

Category

American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Signs

Materials

Enamel, Steel

1950’s American Vintage Gas Station Marquee Numbers And Characters - Large Set
1950’s American Vintage Gas Station Marquee Numbers And Characters - Large Set

1950’s American Vintage Gas Station Marquee Numbers And Characters - Large Set

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1950’s American Vintage Gas Station Marquee Numbers And Characters - Large Set. We sourced these from an old gas station in America, thought to be from the 50’s and 60’s. This is a l...

Category

Unknown Vintage 1950s Signs

Materials

Plastic

County of Middlesex, England Cast Iron Sign
County of Middlesex, England Cast Iron Sign

County of Middlesex, England Cast Iron Sign

Located in Savannah, GA

A painted cast iron street sign for the County of Middlesex. 24 by 30 by ⅜ inches thick. Good vintage condition with wear.

Category

British Vintage 1950s Signs

Materials

Cast Iron

Folk Art Giant Metal Scissors Industrial Store Display Sign, circa 1950
Folk Art Giant Metal Scissors Industrial Store Display Sign, circa 1950

Folk Art Giant Metal Scissors Industrial Store Display Sign, circa 1950

By Travail Francais

Located in Atlanta, GA

This is a metal store display sign that showcases French Folk Art. The piece was expertly crafted in France circa 1950. The rare sign boasts gigantic scissors, which can be used as a...

Category

French Folk Art Vintage 1950s Signs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Mid-20th Century American Hand-Painted Red Gold Navy Beans Advertising Sign
Mid-20th Century American Hand-Painted Red Gold Navy Beans Advertising Sign

Mid-20th Century American Hand-Painted Red Gold Navy Beans Advertising Sign

Located in Dekalb, IL

Mid-20th-century American advertising sign promoting Red Gold plain navy beans. Constructed from shaped sheet metal, the sign is hand-painted to resemble an oversize can complete wit...

Category

American Folk Art Vintage 1950s Signs

Materials

Metal, Steel

Mid 20th Century Kodak English Advertising Enamel Sign  For Train Rides
Mid 20th Century Kodak English Advertising Enamel Sign  For Train Rides

Mid 20th Century Kodak English Advertising Enamel Sign For Train Rides

Located in Crespières, FR

This antique Kodak advertising sign is made of thick enamel in black, yellow and red colours. The colours are bright and shiny, with an good relief. The condition is fairly good co...

Category

British Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Signs

Materials

Metal

Magnavox Television Factory TV Sign, circa 1950s
Magnavox Television Factory TV Sign, circa 1950s

Magnavox Television Factory TV Sign, circa 1950s

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Incredible giant TV sign that graced the circa 1950s . Magnavox TV factory in Utah. Just under 11 feet tall. Mounted on original heavy iron pole. Original whit...

Category

American Steampunk Vintage 1950s Signs

Materials

Iron, Sheet Metal

Vintage School Crossing Safety Guard Folk Art Trade Sign
Vintage School Crossing Safety Guard Folk Art Trade Sign

Vintage School Crossing Safety Guard Folk Art Trade Sign

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Original hand painted school safety crossing guard sign. Sheet metal and wood. Great original surface. Has original leaning brace mounted on back, but c...

Category

American Folk Art Vintage 1950s Signs

Materials

Sheet Metal

Vintage Prison Road Sign
Vintage Prison Road Sign

Vintage Prison Road Sign

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Cool vintage metal road sign for a United States Prison. Sign is letting the car know that they are now "LEAVING the TRAVEL RESTRICTED AREA." Interesting piece of automotive memorabilia...

Category

American Vintage 1950s Signs

Materials

Steel

Large Midcentury Porcelain Letter "B" from the Stix Baer and Fuller Sign
Large Midcentury Porcelain Letter "B" from the Stix Baer and Fuller Sign

Large Midcentury Porcelain Letter "B" from the Stix Baer and Fuller Sign

By Bauhaus

Located in St. Louis, MO

Large 44.75" H porcelain letter B, from the former Stix, Baer & Fuller sign. This letter was once on the Mid-Century Modern Stix, Baer & Fuller department store in the Westroads Shop...

Category

American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Signs

Materials

Porcelain

Mid-20th Century American Hand-Painted Red Gold Red Beans Advertising Sign
Mid-20th Century American Hand-Painted Red Gold Red Beans Advertising Sign

Mid-20th Century American Hand-Painted Red Gold Red Beans Advertising Sign

Located in Dekalb, IL

Mid-20th-century American advertising sign promoting Red Gold red beans. Constructed from shaped sheet metal, the sign is painted to resemble an oversize can with a large bowl of red...

Category

American Folk Art Vintage 1950s Signs

Materials

Metal, Steel

Vintage Echo Spring Bourbon Embossed Tin Litho Sign
Vintage Echo Spring Bourbon Embossed Tin Litho Sign

Vintage Echo Spring Bourbon Embossed Tin Litho Sign

Located in Dekalb, IL

c. 1940s/1950s; mfd. by Stout Sign Co. for Echo Springs Distilling Co. - Louisville, KY This piece advertises Echo Springs' 6-Year bourbon. It features litho-printed graphics with a...

Category

American Vintage 1950s Signs

Materials

Metal

1950's Very Large Original Sign Letter C - One Meter High
1950's Very Large Original Sign Letter C - One Meter High

1950's Very Large Original Sign Letter C - One Meter High

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1950’s Very Large Original Sign Letter C – One Meter High. Made from galvanised sheet metal with the original faded paint. The original neon glass tubi...

Category

Czech Vintage 1950s Signs

Materials

Metal

Stylish Stainless Steel "SHOES" sIGN. dEPARTMENT Store Display, Modernist / Deco
Stylish Stainless Steel "SHOES" sIGN. dEPARTMENT Store Display, Modernist / Deco

Stylish Stainless Steel "SHOES" sIGN. dEPARTMENT Store Display, Modernist / Deco

Located in Buffalo, NY

Stylish Stainless Steel "SHOES" sIGN. dEPARTMENT Store Display, Modernist / Art Deco Font.. Not sure if machine or hand crafted ? Hollowed out letters,, Extremely well crafted,, spo...

Category

American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Signs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Hand Painted Keep Off Sign
Hand Painted Keep Off Sign

Hand Painted Keep Off Sign

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage wooden Keep Off sign. Hand painted with red background and white lettering on thin wood board. Great colors and graphics. Great vintage condition. Coo...

Category

American Vintage 1950s Signs

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Barber Shop Sign
Mid Century Barber Shop Sign

Mid Century Barber Shop Sign

Located in Nantucket, MA

Early Vintage Barber Shop Sign, circa late 1950s to early 1960s, a hand-painted sheet metal sign with old prices for old hair cuts. The sign remains in very good condition with only ...

Category

American Folk Art Vintage 1950s Signs

Materials

Sheet Metal

Ice Cream Advertising Sign, Funky Quirky Nostalgic
Ice Cream Advertising Sign, Funky Quirky Nostalgic

Ice Cream Advertising Sign, Funky Quirky Nostalgic

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Ice Cream Advertising Sign, Funky Quirky Nostalgic This is a classic mid century piece, on a trip to the seaside is the best treat. Here we are with a tall wooden ice cream advertis...

Category

Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Signs

Materials

Plywood

1959 California Highway 'Signal Ahead' Sign with Reflectors
1959 California Highway 'Signal Ahead' Sign with Reflectors

1959 California Highway 'Signal Ahead' Sign with Reflectors

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rare 'Signal Ahead' yellow sign from a California Highway. Letters are made of reflectors. Stamped 'State of California' on the back with the date, 1959. Almost 4 feet wide. Extremel...

Category

American Vintage 1950s Signs

Materials

Steel

Rare Glass Pedestrian Sign
Rare Glass Pedestrian Sign

Rare Glass Pedestrian Sign

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Fantastic glass pedestrian street crossing sign. Great coloring. Excellent condition. Illuminates beautifully in sunlight.

Category

American Vintage 1950s Signs

1950's Commercial Sign "All - Stainless Inc"
1950's Commercial Sign "All - Stainless Inc"

1950's Commercial Sign "All - Stainless Inc"

Located in Hanover, MA

Vintage commercial business sign from early 1950's for All - Stainless, Inc. 78" long by 12" high panel of patinated blue colored aluminum with 1/4" th...

Category

American Industrial Vintage 1950s Signs

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage enamel fire sign, 1950s
Vintage enamel fire sign, 1950s

Vintage enamel fire sign, 1950s

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Charming vintage enamel 'FIRE' sign mlounted on a wooden and metal base. Its unclear if this was used by the fire brigade during interventions or if th...

Category

American Industrial Vintage 1950s Signs

Materials

Enamel

Signed Snap Wyatt Sideshow Banner
Signed Snap Wyatt Sideshow Banner

Signed Snap Wyatt Sideshow Banner

By Snap Wyatt

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Fantastic "Plenty For Two" sideshow banner painted by Snap Wyatt. Great manageable size.

Category

American Folk Art Vintage 1950s Signs

Materials

Iron

Vintage Dixie “Two Coins and It’s Automatic” Laundry Sign
Vintage Dixie “Two Coins and It’s Automatic” Laundry Sign

Vintage Dixie “Two Coins and It’s Automatic” Laundry Sign

Located in Dekalb, IL

c. 1950s-1960s; Dixie Washer Co. - United States Painted metal advertising sign in the form of a coin-operated washing machine, reading "Dixie 'Two Coins' And It's Automatic." Rende...

Category

Vintage 1950s Signs

Materials

Metal

California ROADSIDE BUSINESS Freeway Sign, 1950s USA
California ROADSIDE BUSINESS Freeway Sign, 1950s USA

California ROADSIDE BUSINESS Freeway Sign, 1950s USA

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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...

Category

American Vintage 1950s Signs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Double sided porcelain subway/ bus sign "LADIES REST ROOM"
Double sided porcelain subway/ bus sign "LADIES REST ROOM"

Double sided porcelain subway/ bus sign "LADIES REST ROOM"

Located in Buffalo, NY

Double sided porcelain subway/ bus sign "LADIES REST ROOM".. Great old sign..Nice original condition, minor staining to one side,(see photo)

Category

American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Signs

Materials

Porcelain

1950 Vintage American Folk Art Band Stand Hand Painted Goofy Jazz Music Stand
1950 Vintage American Folk Art Band Stand Hand Painted Goofy Jazz Music Stand

1950 Vintage American Folk Art Band Stand Hand Painted Goofy Jazz Music Stand

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Hand painted band stand folding music stand, circa 1950s. Great folk art design and Goofy dog painted. Possibly from the Jazz Mill in Phoenix. Great wall han...

Category

American Folk Art Vintage 1950s Signs

Materials

Composition, Metal

1950s Light UP "ROOMS FOR LET" & "Chambres a Louer" SIGN, fRENCH & eNGLISH
1950s Light UP "ROOMS FOR LET" & "Chambres a Louer" SIGN, fRENCH & eNGLISH

1950s Light UP "ROOMS FOR LET" & "Chambres a Louer" SIGN, fRENCH & eNGLISH

Located in Buffalo, NY

Charming 1940s / 1950s Light UP "ROOMS FOR LET" & "Chambres a Louer" SIGN, Unusual written in fRENCH & eNGLISH,,

Category

French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Signs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Hand Painted British Motorcycle Shop Sign
Vintage Hand Painted British Motorcycle Shop Sign

Vintage Hand Painted British Motorcycle Shop Sign

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Vintage graphic Motorcycles sales and service sign. Great hand-painted lettering. Wood with original paint surface. Found in the northeastern United States. Fun Americana with a Brit...

Category

American Folk Art Vintage 1950s Signs

Materials

Wood

Manual Entrance Bell in wrought iron, Tyrolean Craftsmanship from 1950s
Manual Entrance Bell in wrought iron, Tyrolean Craftsmanship from 1950s

Manual Entrance Bell in wrought iron, Tyrolean Craftsmanship from 1950s

By Vienna School of Arts and Crafts

Located in Vigonza, Padua

Manual entrance bell in wrought iron, Tyrolean craftsmanship from 1950 The wrought iron structure is a classic stylized dragon figure, very common in the Austrian Alto TIrolo area. ...

Category

Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage 1950s Signs

Materials

Wrought Iron, Bronze

1950's or 60's Hand-Painted Tire Sign, 2 sided!
1950's or 60's Hand-Painted Tire Sign, 2 sided!

1950's or 60's Hand-Painted Tire Sign, 2 sided!

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Hand-Painted 2 sided Tire Sign. Started out at 8.95 and up and was later painted out and raised to 9.95 and up! Sign shows really nice patina and wear! Looks great up on a wall! ...

Category

American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Signs

Materials

Metal

Humecki Dairy Farm Sign, Mid-20th Century
Humecki Dairy Farm Sign, Mid-20th Century

Humecki Dairy Farm Sign, Mid-20th Century

Located in Savannah, GA

A vintage dairy farm sign from Humecki Dairy Farms. Painted on both sides. 48 inches wide by 39 ½ inches tall Fair condition with paint losses.

Category

Vintage 1950s Signs

Materials

Wood

Vintage Folk Art Hand Painted Wooden Ice Cream Parlor Sign, circa 1950s -60s
Vintage Folk Art Hand Painted Wooden Ice Cream Parlor Sign, circa 1950s -60s

Vintage Folk Art Hand Painted Wooden Ice Cream Parlor Sign, circa 1950s -60s

Located in Nantucket, MA

Vintage Folk Art Hand Painted Wooden Ice Cream Parlor Sign, circa 1950s -60s, hand painted thick plywood sign featuring "Perry's Ice Cream" in a variety of flavors in cones, milk sha...

Category

American Folk Art Vintage 1950s Signs

Materials

Plywood

1930's Double Sided Cabin Neon Sign
1930's Double Sided Cabin Neon Sign

1930's Double Sided Cabin Neon Sign

Located in Chicago, IL

1930's double sided Cabin neon sign. It has new neon, new wiring and new transformer.

Category

North American Folk Art Vintage 1950s Signs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Painted Metal Railway Advertising Sign
Vintage Painted Metal Railway Advertising Sign

Vintage Painted Metal Railway Advertising Sign

Located in Dekalb, IL

c. 1950s; Eastern Massachusetts Street Railway Co. - Boston Single-sided painted aluminum public transportation sign. This sign advertises the Eastern Massachusetts streetcar and b...

Category

Vintage 1950s Signs

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Wildroot Barber Shop Embossed Tin Sign
Vintage Wildroot Barber Shop Embossed Tin Sign

Vintage Wildroot Barber Shop Embossed Tin Sign

Located in Dekalb, IL

c. 1955; A-M Sign Co. - Lynchburg, VA Embossed tin advertising sign for Wildroot hair products, featuring bold red and blue lettering on a cream background with a classic barber pol...

Category

Vintage 1950s Signs

Materials

Tin

1950's Original Large French Metal Shop Signage Letters - Letter U
1950's Original Large French Metal Shop Signage Letters - Letter U

1950's Original Large French Metal Shop Signage Letters - Letter U

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1950's Original Large French Metal Shop Signage Letters. We recently salvaged a signage company on the west coast of France and sourced a large batch of amazing original signage lett...

Category

French Vintage 1950s Signs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Oversized Five Brothers Bourbon Figural Bottle Advertising Sign
Vintage Oversized Five Brothers Bourbon Figural Bottle Advertising Sign

Vintage Oversized Five Brothers Bourbon Figural Bottle Advertising Sign

Located in Dekalb, IL

c. 1950s; Medley Distilling Company, Inc. - Owensboro, KY Large-format, bottle-shaped advertising sign produced to promote Five Brothers Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. Executed ...

Category

Vintage 1950s Signs

Materials

Tin

A Collection of Pre Decimal Grocers Price Labels A wonderful collection
A Collection of Pre Decimal Grocers Price Labels A wonderful collection

A Collection of Pre Decimal Grocers Price Labels A wonderful collection

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

A Collection of Pre Decimal Grocers Price Labels A wonderful collection, metal labels on spikes and one in plastic, 14 all together The tickets are all in well used condition and s...

Category

Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Signs

Materials

Metal

Enamel sign St Michel Cigarettes, 1953
Enamel sign St Michel Cigarettes, 1953

Enamel sign St Michel Cigarettes, 1953

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Striking enamel sign for St Michel cigarettes originally hand painted enamel sign. Dated 1953 - Emaillerie Belge - Bruxelles. These signs would hang troughout the city or in pubs,...

Category

Belgian Folk Art Vintage 1950s Signs

Materials

Enamel

Vintage Heavy Cast Iron Dog Lawn Sign
Vintage Heavy Cast Iron Dog Lawn Sign

Vintage Heavy Cast Iron Dog Lawn Sign

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

We offer this original Vintage Heavy Cast Iron Dog Lawn Sign. Made in iron with great patina

Category

American Industrial Vintage 1950s Signs

Materials

Iron

1950's Medium Size Cast Aluminium Sign Letter - P
1950's Medium Size Cast Aluminium Sign Letter - P

1950's Medium Size Cast Aluminium Sign Letter - P

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1950's Medium Size Cast Aluminium Sign Letter - P. Heavy quality American cast aluminium signage letter. Listing is for a single letter as photographed. This product is located in o...

Category

Unknown Vintage 1950s Signs

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Oversized Copper Goose Bourbon Figural Bottle Advertising Sign
Vintage Oversized Copper Goose Bourbon Figural Bottle Advertising Sign

Vintage Oversized Copper Goose Bourbon Figural Bottle Advertising Sign

Located in Dekalb, IL

c. 1950s; Barrett Hamilton Distillery - Meadowlawn, KY Large, freestanding, double-sided bottle-shaped display produced for Copper Goose Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. Cut from ...

Category

Vintage 1950s Signs

Materials

Wood, Paint

Vintage Plastic Backlit Greyhound Bus Sign
Vintage Plastic Backlit Greyhound Bus Sign

Vintage Plastic Backlit Greyhound Bus Sign

Located in Dekalb, IL

c. 1950s/1960s; The Greyhound Corp. - Chicago Vintage lighted Greyhound Bus Lines logo sign with plastic front and painted aluminum can. This piece depicts the uncommon "prancing" ...

Category

Vintage 1950s Signs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Elizabeth Arden Signs in Wood and Painted Aluminum
Vintage Elizabeth Arden Signs in Wood and Painted Aluminum

Vintage Elizabeth Arden Signs in Wood and Painted Aluminum

Located in Milano, IT

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

Category

Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Signs

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage “Panama Sal” Movie Theater Billboard Poster
Vintage “Panama Sal” Movie Theater Billboard Poster

Vintage “Panama Sal” Movie Theater Billboard Poster

Located in Dekalb, IL

c. 1950s; Republic Pictures - Hollywood, CA Large-format theatrical billboard poster advertising the 1957 musical romance film Panama Sal, starring Elena Verdugo, Edward Kemmer, and...

Category

Vintage 1950s Signs

Materials

Paper

Vintage Painted Metal Railway Advertising Sign
Vintage Painted Metal Railway Advertising Sign

Vintage Painted Metal Railway Advertising Sign

Located in Dekalb, IL

c. 1950s; Eastern Massachusetts Street Railway Co. - Boston Single-sided painted aluminum public transportation sign. This sign advertises the Eastern Massachusetts streetcar and b...

Category

Vintage 1950s Signs

Materials

Metal

Anonymous Abstract X Geometric Painted Board
Anonymous Abstract X Geometric Painted Board

Anonymous Abstract X Geometric Painted Board

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Bold geometric abstract board found in Texas. We have a collection of these boards from an anonymous artist. Painted on recycled cupboard doors, table tops, stool tops and bread boards. Very dynamic when hung in collections. This door appears to have been painted on an old cupboard...

Category

American Folk Art Vintage 1950s Signs

Materials

Wood

Life-Sized 1950s Metal School Girl Speed Limit Sign
Life-Sized 1950s Metal School Girl Speed Limit Sign

Life-Sized 1950s Metal School Girl Speed Limit Sign

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Stunning metal sign of a school girl letting you know the speed limit in the school zone. 48" tall. Double sided. Great coloring, with grey, light blues an...

Category

American Vintage 1950s Signs

Materials

Steel

Vintage Blue Metal Letter - Medium E
Vintage Blue Metal Letter - Medium E

Vintage Blue Metal Letter - Medium E

Located in Hook, Hampshire

Vintage Blue Metal Letter. Good sized metal signage letter with faded original blue paint. Size 5x27x24 - D/H/W all cm.

Category

French Vintage 1950s Signs

Materials

Metal