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Vintage Metal Letters for Wall Decor

Vintage Metal Letters

Antique French Patisserie Letters Parisian Shop Sign Art

Truly a beautiful discovery during our recent travels, this is an antique set of Patisserie large scale shop letters that once hung in a Parisian Patisserie (where the sweet confecti...

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Antique 19th Century Wall-mounted Sculptures

Antique French Boulangerie Letters Parisian Shop Sign Art

Truly a beautiful discovery during our recent travels, this is an antique set of Boulangerie large scale shop letters that once hung in a Parisian Boulangerie (where the baguettes of...

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Antique 19th Century French Signs

1950s Era Large Metal Letters

Two sets of custom-made metal letters made for the Wilkinson steel plant in Vancouver for a new office in 1950. The company was founded in 1910 and was one of BC's premier steel and ...

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Mid-20th Century Canadian Signs

Huge Decor Letters in Original Red Paint

We sourced these amazing letters in Provence and thought they'd be the perfect find for a shop or business specializing in Design and Decoration. Made of aluminum, they are in excell...

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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Signs

Large Industrial Metal Marquee Letters YOU Set

Set of 3, Large, industrial, painted metal, building signage, marquee letters YOU. The width of the letters Y and O is 24 inches and the letter U is 18 inches. Sold together as the w...

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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Signs

Antique Architectural Bank Building Bronze "No" Letters

Located in

Santa Monica, CA

Fantastic cast bronze vintage letters. Great way to get your point across! Salvaged from a bank building in the midwest. Great patinated bronze surface. Very substantial and solid le...

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Early 20th Century American Folk Art More Furniture and Collectibles

Large Antique Handcrafted Folk Art Sign ..MASONIC TEMPLE, Raised Letters

Large antique handcrafted Folk Art sign ..MASONIC TEMPLE,, Beautiful sign,, turn of the century,, Retains original finish,, patina,, modeled blue background,, raised letters.

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Vintage 1910s American Folk Art Signs

Eat or Tea Large Scale 1950s American Porcelain Enameled Steel Letters Sign

Located in

Pound Ridge, NY

Superb large scale American 1950s porcelain enameled metal letters, over 24" high, originally used as exterior signage from Chicago. EAT or TEA or ETA or ATE, 3 individual heavy gaug...

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Signs

Set of 7 Mid-Century Era Painted Wood Carnival Folk Art Sign Box Letters

Located in

Hamilton, Ontario

This set of seven Folk Art wooden box letters were made in Canada is circa 1965 and were once mounted on a carnival sign for either a ride or an attraction. The letters are well cons...

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Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Carnival Art

Vintage French Letters "N. A. G."

Vintage metal three-dimensional letters with worn green paint. Only letters available: N A G

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Vintage 1950s French Decorative Art

Handmade Large-Scale Information Sign with Dimensional Letters

Handmade mid-20th century painted wood "Information" sign with individually applied dimensional letters. Great distressed painted surface from likely being used outside. Maybe a t...

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Mid-20th Century Folk Art Signs

1900s Gold Leaf Letters Sign "Herrieff's Boys Store"

1900s gold leaf letters sign "Herrieff's Boys Store" on tin background with original wood frame.

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Antique Early 1900s American Folk Art Signs

F.W. Woolworth Original Cast Metal Five and Dime Letters

Memorable and original very early cast metal FW Woolworth 5 and dime letters -- the numbers '1' and '0'. An ideal gift for that '10' in your life!

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Vintage 1930s American Signs

Large Antique Gold Leaf Wood Letters "LA" for Los Angeles

Large antique gold leaf wood letters "LA" for Los Angeles. Letter L: 19" wide. Letter A: wide 26".

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Antique Early 1900s American Folk Art Signs

Mid-20th Century Gothic Font Letters, Vintage Infant's Shop Sign 'My Lord', 1940

This beautiful and sweet sign which compose the word 'My Lord' comes from an old vintage shop for babies. The letters are in Gothic font, they are made by metal and the color is gold...

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Vintage 1940s French Gothic Signs

R U S H Zinc Letters

Located in

Culver City, CA

R U S H letters, original zinc clean graphic form

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Early 20th Century English Decorative Art

Sauce Large Zinc Letters

Located in

Culver City, CA

large zinc letters with wonderful patina

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20th Century English Signs

Tin sign, letters 'NUE'

Located in

Palm Springs, CA

'NUE' metal letters. Hand built tin with original blue paint.

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Vintage 1960s American Signs

MODERN Deco Era Sign Letters

Copper Letter Set spelling 'MODERN' in the classic Deco font; from an old sign found in the Pacific Northwest, these letters are made from .125 ga. copper sheet, cut and soldered as...

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Early 20th Century American Decorative Art

Large Vintage Channel Letters "NYZ", circa 1950s

Located in

San Francisco, CA

About These are original large metal channel sign letters "N and Z". These pieces have retained their original finish. Y has sold. Creator: Unknown. Date of manufacture circa 1950...

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Mid-20th Century Industrial Signs

Vintage Industrial Metal Letter M - Other Letters Available

Salvaged industrial signage letters. The 'M' is no longer available. Nicely rendered with crisp edges - hollow back so that it is light enough to hang on a wall. Other letters avail...

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Vintage 1950s Signs

Early 20th Century Bronze Trade Sign Letters

Located in

Pease pottage, West Sussex

Wonderful bronze trade sign letters to form the word "Biker." Painted early in their life, leaving wonderful bursts of Verdigris, English, circa 1900.

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Early 20th Century English Signs

19thc Original Painted "dressmaking " Sign In Gilded Letters

Located in

Los Angeles, CA

FANTASTIC ORIGINAL PAINTED TRADE SIGN.THE BLACK BODY OF THE SIGN IS IN SAND PAINT WITH ORIGINAL GOLD LETTERING AND FANCY LITTLE DECORATION IN THE MIDDLE OF THE SIGN.THE TRIM IS IN A ...

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Antique 19th Century American Signs

Early 20th Century Iron Works Building Sign / Letters

Located in

Culver City, CA

IRON WORKS sign from an industrial factory, Maine

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Early 20th Century Decorative Art

19THC ORIGINAL SAND PAINTED TRADE SIGN W/GILDED LETTERS

Located in

Los Angeles, CA

FANTASTIC 19THC NEW ENGLAND ORIGINAL BLACK PAINTED AND GILD LETTERS TRADE SIGN.GREAT CONDITION AND VERY SIMPLE FORM.THIS SIGN HAS THE ORIGINAL HOOKS AND BREAD BOARD ENDS CONSTRUCTION.

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Antique 19th Century American Signs

Early 20th Century Bronze Trade Sign Letters "TIME"

Located in

Pease pottage, West Sussex

Wonderful bronze trade sign letters to form the word "TIME", painted early in their life leaving wonderful bursts of Verdigris. English, circa 1900.

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Early 20th Century English Signs

Antique French Patisserie Shop Sign with Individual Metal Letters

Antique Patisserie pastry shop signage from France and a beautiful patina cream metal. Each letter measures approximately 1.5 inches deep and are mounted onto a pine 2x4 to keep stra...

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Antique 19th Century French Signs

Early 20th Century Bronze Trade Sign Letters "SIN"

Located in

Pease pottage, West Sussex

Wonderful bronze trade sign letters to form the word "SIN", Painted early in their life leaving wonderful burst of Verdigris, English, circa 1900.

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Early 20th Century English Signs

Antique French Boulangerie Bakery Shop Sign with Individual Metal Letters

Antique Boulangerie bakery shop signage from France in a beautiful cream metal. Each letter measures approximately 1.5 inches deep and are mounted onto a pine 2x4 to keep straight, b...

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Antique 19th Century French Signs

Four-Piece Set of Extra Large Vintage Signage Letters Spelling "KISS"

Located in

San Francisco, CA

A set of four large vintage indoor or outdoor metal and acrylic signage letters that spell "KISS" by Tennessee-based Plasti-Line Inc. Bold, graphic letters have brushed sheet metal ...

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Vintage 1980s American Modern Architectural Elements

Vintage YMCA Letters

These painted cast aluminium letters are actual letters from an old YMCA building in Texas. The original blue paint is worn away in some places revealing raw aluminium material in ad...

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Vintage 1960s American Signs

KISS Porcelain Letters

This is a great set of vintage two-tone porcelain letters that spell KISS. The faces are white and the deep sides are green, which makes this perfect for that Irish person you know, ...

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Vintage 1930s American Architectural Elements

Copper Sign Letters

Heavy gauge solid copper signage letters, I and N. Handsome letters with drilled and countersunk installation holes.

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Vintage 1930s American Signs

RADIO Sign Letters

Five galvanized sheetmetal letters from an old small-town radio station.

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Steel, Sheet Metal

Vintage Aluminum Home Letters

These smaller scale letters have a wonderful shape and can be displayed on a shelf or wall. Four pieces to the set.

Vintage Electrical Sign Letters

Located in

Los Angeles, CA

Original electric sign letters. Each letter is made from a riveted galvanized sheet metal with deep raised edges. The edge confines all the light within the letter so that the light ...

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Vintage 1930s American Signs

Vintage Electrical Sign Letters

Located in

Los Angeles, CA

Original c. 1930's electric sign letters. Each letter is made from a riveted galvanized sheet metal with deep raised edges. Measures approx. 24 inches in height by 5 1/2 inches in de...

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Vintage 1930s American Signs

Vintage Electrical Sign Letters

Vintage Trade Sign Letters

Three Vintage Trade Sign Letters "VIP" Solid Cast Bronze with Genuine Verdigris Weathered Patina English, c.1900 Each Letter Approx. 7 ½" high x 7" wide x ½" deep For the VIP w...

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20th Century English Signs

Vintage Electrical Sign Letters

Located in

Los Angeles, CA

Original illuminated electric sign letters. Each letter is made from a riveted galvanized sheet metal with deep raised edges. Letters measures approx. 30 inches in height by 5 1/2 in...

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Vintage 1930s American Signs

Large Antique Gold Letters

These large gold letters with their distinct font style, were once part of a much larger sign from the 1900's. Originally finished in gold leaf, each carved wood letter now has a war...

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Early 20th Century American Signs

Magnificently Carved Wood Letters "B A R"

Carved wood letters spell "B A R" from an early signboard. A set of three letters with old white paint over original gilding displaying an exceptional level of surface quality and te...

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Antique 19th Century American Signs

Huge Set of Metal Letters

Located in

San Francisco, CA

I had these in the window of my loft until my conservative neighbors complained. Harumph !

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Vintage 1960s American Signs

Large URBAN Marquee Sign Letters

Galvanized sheet steel sign letters spelling URBAN in a classic modern font; lightweight and with residual old paint and holes for light sockets.

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American More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Sheet Metal, Steel

ART Large Bronze Finished Letters

This is a great set of letters that spell ART. These vintage channel letters have a very deep profile, that looks dramatic when hung on the wall. They will also stand up on there own...

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20th Century American Signs

Vintage Red Porcelain Letters Spelling "BAR"

This is a set of vintage red porcelain over steel letters spelling "BAR", circa 1950.

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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Signs

Vintage Letters Impressed Spanjer Bros, Chicago

Set of three vintage letters spelling TOYS. Each letter is impressed Spanjer Bros, Chicago.

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Vintage 1930s American Signs

Giant Dixie Drive-in Theatre Letters

Steel letters harvested off the Dixie drive-in movie theatre in Kentucky.

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Vintage 1940s American Signs

Huge 6 Foot Tall Porcelain Letters E and A

This huge porcelain letter E is over 6 feet tall and once graced the top of a Sears store We also have the letter A available. Originally lit with red neon, this vintage porcelain le...

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Vintage 1950s American Signs

FASHION Sign from vintage aluminum letters

This is a group of vintage aluminum sign letters painted green that spell FASHION. These were made for outdoor use and have hangers on the back for mounting. These could easily be re...

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Vintage 1940s American Signs

Hand Made Metal Art Deco Letters

Located in

North Egremont, MA

group of ten hand cut metal letters plus ampersand. red painted metal in an exaggerated font

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Vintage 1930s American Signs

English Victorian Brass Letters -- Spelling Antiques

Located in

Southampton, NY

English Large Victorian Brass Letters -- Spelling Antiques. The Letters Appear To Be Handmade In A Unusual Font. Great For Business Or Used As Decoration.

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Antique 19th Century Victorian Signs

Vintage Texaco Gas Station Letters :: LATER

Located in

Santa Monica, CA

In a vivid, charming cherry red, these vintage Texaco Gas Station letters spell out the word "LATER." Each individual letter is 16" and the entire word is 68" in width (as displayed)...

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Vintage 1940s Signs

Variety of Huge Green Porcelain Letters

These huge glossy green porcelain letters were once part of a very large neon sign. The unique look of the outlined letters once held two bands of neon tubes inside each letter. With...

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Vintage 1950s American Signs

Bar and Grill Sign with Blue Letters

Here is your chance to have your own Bar and Grill sign in your home. Looks great in a kitchen or gameroom. The deep aluminum channel letters are dark blue in color and mounted to an...

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20th Century American Modern Signs

Early Sign With Marbled Letters, Close Clearance

19th century road sign with amazing patina and strong graphics.

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Antique 19th Century American Signs

Six Beautifully Formed, Hand Carved Wooden Letters

Six letters: T O P D O G (or perhaps P O T G O D) carved and painted.

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20th Century American Signs

Large Antique Gold Leaf Letters "RADIO" Sign

Large antique gold leaf letters sign "Radio Sales & Service Co" framed in original wooden frame.

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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Signs

"North South East West" or "NEWS" letters

Located in

Los Angeles, CA

Four wooden painted letters representing either "North South East West", or "NEWS."

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Vintage 1940s American Toys and Dolls

"North South East West" or "NEWS" letters

Lighted DRUGS Sign with Milk Glass Letters

This is a wonderful double sided Drugs sign from the 1920's era. The metal can sign has Milk glass panels behind each letter and is lit by three light bulbs. The finish appears to be...

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Early 20th Century American Signs

Large Gilt Cast Iron Woolworth Sign Letters

These large cast iron letters once graced the facade of an F.W. Woolworth & Co. store, and were, in fact, the last three items in the name. They are made of cast iron, and the gold ...

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Early 20th Century American Signs

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Vintage Metal Letters For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of vintage metal letters for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and bronze, all vintage metal letters available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of vintage metal letters available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of vintage metal letters to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Industrial, Folk Art and Mid-Century Modern vintage metal letters are of considerable interest. Vintage metal letters have been a part of the life's work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Plasti-Line Inc. are consistently popular.

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Prices for vintage metal letters start at $125 and top out at $5,500 with the average selling for $1,600.

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