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Antique Wood Letters

Elkwood, Late 19th Century American Trade Sign
Located in Nantucket, MA
With carved gilt wood letters with mounted against a blue painted sand ground American, c. 1890.
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Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Wood Letters

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Wood

Antique Elkwood, Late 19th Century American Trade Sign
Elkwood, Late 19th Century American Trade Sign
$2,850
H 13.25 in W 55.5 in D 1.88 in
Lamps Made from 19th Century Shop Letters
Located in Houston, TX
Lamps made from 19th century shop letters carved in wood and finished in gilt mounted on a piece of
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19th Century English Antique Wood Letters

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Marble

Antique Lamps Made from 19th Century Shop Letters
Lamps Made from 19th Century Shop Letters
$3,500 / set
H 37.75 in W 21.25 in D 3.75 in
French Oak Rustic Farm Table / Dining Table, 19th Century
Located in Viterbo, VT
see indentations in the wood, letters carved, unevenness in the edges because this was a piece that
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Early 19th Century French Rustic Antique Wood Letters

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Oak

Antique French Oak Rustic Farm Table / Dining Table, 19th Century
French Oak Rustic Farm Table / Dining Table, 19th Century
$4,547
H 29.14 in W 72.84 in D 32.49 in
19th Century Gold Giltwood Carved Letters William Trade Sign
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Classic 19th century American wood trade sign with chunky hand carved and gold painted letters
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Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Wood Letters

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Wood

Large Antique Handcrafted Folk Art Sign ..MASONIC TEMPLE, Raised Letters
Located in Buffalo, NY
,, Retains original finish,, patina,, modeled blue background,, raised letters.
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1910s American Folk Art Antique Wood Letters

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Wood

Seven Miniature Furstenberg Biscuit Porcelain Busts of English Men of Letters
By Furstenberg Porcelain
Located in Spencertown, NY
Seven Furstenberg miniature busts of English men of letters, early 19th century together with a
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Early 19th Century German William IV Antique Wood Letters

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Porcelain, Amboyna, Wood

Decorative Wood Carved Tramp Art Keepsake Box or Sailors Valentine with Heart
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
wood carved box features the letters S and M with a heart between on both sides. Two yellow velvet
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19th Century English Folk Art Antique Wood Letters

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Metal

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Large Antique Gold Leaf Wood Letters "LA" for Los Angeles
Located in Chicago, IL
Large antique gold leaf wood letters "LA" for Los Angeles. Letter L: 19" wide. Letter A: wide 26".
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Early 1900s American Folk Art Antique Wood Letters

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Wood

1900s Gold Leaf Letters Sign "Herrieff s Boys Store"
Located in Chicago, IL
1900s gold leaf letters sign "Herrieff's Boys Store" on tin background with original wood frame.
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Early 1900s American Folk Art Antique Wood Letters

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Tin

19th Century French Clay Bust Tete L enfant by Sculptor Channeboux
Located in Cardiff, CA
Versailles" on ase. Cartouche incised in front base with the letters CR. Faux wood painted book. Comes with a
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Late 19th Century French Antique Wood Letters

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Clay, Wood

Antique French Patisserie Letters Parisian Shop Sign Art
Located in Houston, TX
scale shop letters that once hung in a Parisian Patisserie (where the sweet confections are made
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19th Century Antique Wood Letters

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Metal

Antique French Boulangerie Letters Parisian Shop Sign Art
Located in Houston, TX
scale shop letters that once hung in a Parisian Boulangerie (where the baguettes of bread are made
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19th Century French Antique Wood Letters

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Metal

S XIX Red lacquered wood Chinese letters , circa 1890.
Located in Valladolid, ES
Amazing pair of Chinese red lacquered wood letters in different form but with the same meaning of
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1890s East Asian Chinese Export Antique Wood Letters

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Wood

Large "Interior Design" Signs Set
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Set of two large interior design signs Wood Letters mounted on a wood back ground. Each sign
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Mid-19th Century American Antique Wood Letters

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Hardwood

Large "Interior Design" Signs Set
Large "Interior Design" Signs Set
H 12 in W 96 in D 3 in
Huge 1800s Store Sign
Located in Peekskill, NY
"ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES" in raised gold wood letters. L.W. Cleveland Company is painted on a gold banner. What I
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19th Century American Primitive Antique Wood Letters

Huge 1800s Store Sign
Huge 1800s Store Sign
H 42 in W 95 in D 2 in
Antique 1920 s Hand Painted Gold Leaf and Smalt " No Parking, Police Sign
Located in Buffalo, NY
used in conjuction with dimensional wood letters which had been gilded but it was also very common to
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1920s American Art Deco Antique Wood Letters

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Wood

Vintage decorative large collection letterpress wood block letters, ca. 1900
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Belgium / 1900 / letterpress wood block letters / wood / Art Deco / Industial / Rustic / Vintage
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Early 20th Century Belgian Industrial Antique Wood Letters

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Wood

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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19th Century American Antique Wood Letters

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Wood

Rare 17th Century French Medieval Message Mail Letters Box
Located in Paris, FR
Rare and original French Medieval 17th century message mail letters box in wood covered with
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17th Century French Medieval Antique Wood Letters

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Metal

Large Collection of Late 19th Century Carved Alphabet Letters
Located in London, GB
A large collection of late 19th century carved alphabet letters We are proud to offer a large
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1890s British Antique Wood Letters

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Bone, Wood

Novelty Antique English Letters / Postal / Mail Box, Longcase Clock Form, c.1910
Located in Bath, GB
Mahogany, it is beautifully inlaid to the front; above the door at the front is the working little "Letters
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1910s English Edwardian Antique Wood Letters

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Wood

Gilded Wood and Iron Strapped Advertising Sign
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Great looking late 19th century trade sign. Wood carved letters with wood "Bread" sign. Both
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19th Century Antique Wood Letters

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Iron

Indonesian Wood Patung Polisi Guardian Sculpture
Located in Astoria, NY
letters, some chipping and losses to wood base, and clear resin base chipped front left corner. 52" H x 43
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19th Century Anglo-Indian Antique Wood Letters

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Wood

"Charcuterie Sign"
Located in Culver City, CA
Zinc letters applied to wood framed sign, likely hung in an outdoor restaurant, weathered perfectly
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Early 20th Century French Antique Wood Letters

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Zinc

"Charcuterie Sign"
"Charcuterie Sign"
H 13 in W 72 in D 2 in
Late 19th Century General Store "Paints Varnishes Sign
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Fantastic three dimensional letters, wood and sand paint. "Paints & Varnishes" sign from general
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Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Wood Letters

Sur la Plage - Juan les Pins
By Jean Pougny
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
sculptures', in polychrome cardboard and wood, incorporating letters, numbers and everyday items as well as
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Early 20th Century Post-Impressionist Antique Wood Letters

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Oil, Board

Japan Meiji Period 1890 Fubako Box Letters Lacquered Polychromate Wood Polychrom
Located in Miami, FL
crafted in lacquered wood with polychromate and gilding decorations. At both sides is attached with a pair
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1890s Japanese Meiji Antique Wood Letters

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Silver

Early 20th c. Austrian Pickel Jar and Wooden Type Letters
Located in San Francisco, CA
Large glass Austrian pickel jar, circa 1930s with over 200 wooden type letter stamps, circa early 20th c. Letter stamps vary in sizes from 1"-3" tall.
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Early 20th Century Austrian Antique Wood Letters

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Glass, Wood

Vintage Radio Broadcasting On Air Sign c.1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An original On Air radio sign from the golden age of broadcasting. Crafted from wood with
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Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Wood Letters

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Steel

Large Antique Wooden "Keep Maine Green" Sign c.1940-1950
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A hand painted wood sign with applied letters "Keep Maine Green". CREATOR Unknown
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Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Wood Letters

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Wood, Plastic

Magnificently Carved Wood Letters "B A R"
Located in Woodbury, CT
Carved wood letters spell “B A R” from an early signboard. A set of three letters with old white
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19th Century American Antique Wood Letters

Iron and Wood Bank Sign With Giltwood Letters
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Fun Antique Bank sign in Carved giltwood letters mounted on Iron.
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19th Century American Antique Wood Letters

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Iron

Large Antique Gold Letters
Located in Dallas, TX
These large gold letters with their distinct font style, were once part of a much larger sign from
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Early 20th Century American Antique Wood Letters

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Wood

Early Sign With Marbled Letters, Close Clearance
Located in Sheffield, MA
19th century road sign with amazing patina and strong graphics.
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19th Century American Antique Wood Letters

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Wood

Large Antique Gold Leaf "NY" Letters from a Sign
Located in Dallas, TX
with each of the letters carved from wood and finished in a beautiful gold leaf. The gold leaf finish
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Early 20th Century American Antique Wood Letters

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Wood

two wall carvings with pierce-work and Chinese letters
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A wondeful pair of poetry couplets carved in wood, with traces of paint. price for the pair
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Wood Letters

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Wood

Folk Art Hand-Carved Alphabet Wood Blocks
Located in Seattle, WA
This is one of a kind set of hand-carved alphabet wood block letters from a grave stone factory in
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Wood Letters

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Wood

Carved wood and gilt Sign
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Carved wood and gilt cursive letters on a tole backing. Original aged surface.
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Early 20th Century American Antique Wood Letters

Carved wood and gilt Sign
Carved wood and gilt Sign
H 32 in W 44 in D 2.5 in
Early 20th Century Photographs Sign
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This charming trade sign is painted wood, with applied porcelain enameled letters and hand. There
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Early 20th Century Antique Wood Letters

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Wood

Antique Pleasant View Lodge Sign
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique "Pleasant View Lodge " sign made of metal letters attached to wood board.
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Wood Letters

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Metal

Italian Étagère Biblioteque With "O-P"
Located in New Orleans, LA
ITALIAN TILLEUL WOOD ÉTAGÈRE, BIBLIOTHÉQUE WITH LETTERS, "O-P" AT TOP. CIRCA 1830. (Two are
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19th Century Italian Antique Wood Letters

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Wood

Large Antique Gold Leaf Letter "Y" from a Sign
Located in Dallas, TX
large advertising sign with each of the letters carved from wood and finished in a beautiful gold leaf
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Early 20th Century American Antique Wood Letters

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Gold Leaf

Antique Mahogany Partners writing table marked Yale University
Located in Charleston, SC
center wood crosspiece and in large letters it is marked "Anthropology Department" As this Department
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Early 20th Century American Antique Wood Letters

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Leather, Mahogany

1900 s gold leaf letters sign "MACY "
Located in Chicago, IL
Large 1900's gold leaf letters wooden sign " MACY ". It has two hangers.
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Early 20th Century American Antique Wood Letters

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Wood

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Massive Lightbulb Table Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very cool pop art table lamp of a large light bulb. Plastic base and molded plastic light bulb screwed into base. Newly wired. Two small pieces of the lightbulb missing on the backsi...
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1970s American Antique Wood Letters

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Plastic

Massive Lightbulb Table Lamp
Massive Lightbulb Table Lamp
$895
H 22.5 in Dm 10.75 in
Memento Mori, Wooden Skull from Innsbruck, Austria
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Unique sculptured wooden Skull from Innsbruck, Austria, from around the 1920 ties, extremely fine sculptured piece of Artisanal work, looks like a real skull, beautiful old patin...
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1920s Austrian Antique Wood Letters

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Fruitwood

Memento Mori, Wooden Skull from Innsbruck, Austria
Memento Mori, Wooden Skull from Innsbruck, Austria
$2,214
H 3.94 in W 4.34 in D 2.76 in
1950s Elegant Italian Small Desk in Ash and Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Writing desk, ash, walnut, brass, formica, Italy, 1950s Very elegant desk made in Italy in the 1950s. The framework is executed in walnut. The upper part of this piece is made from ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Wood Letters

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Ash, Walnut

1950s Elegant Italian Small Desk in Ash and Walnut
1950s Elegant Italian Small Desk in Ash and Walnut
$1,675
H 30.32 in W 33.08 in D 19.69 in
Carnival Midway Sideshow Banner
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Original hand-painted canvas sideshow banner for carnival midway sideshow entrance. Not signed but most likely out of Chicago Tent and Awning's banner shop. Original wood strip attac...
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1950s American Folk Art Antique Wood Letters

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Canvas

Carnival Midway Sideshow Banner
Carnival Midway Sideshow Banner
$1,600
H 126 in W 12 in D 0.13 in
French Slate Round Table
Located in Houston, TX
A vintage round slate table with a base that is made up of two interlocking pieces. These pieces come from the Ardennes area of France.
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20th Century French Antique Wood Letters

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Slate

French Slate Round Table
French Slate Round Table
$12,000
H 28.25 in Dm 35.5 in
Wicker Lamp Shade
Located in New York, NY
A creamy white or off-white light beige wicker lampshade with coordinating metal hardware. Very good condition as shown in images and video. Dimensions: 8.75" Height Diameter top:...
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21st Century and Contemporary Antique Wood Letters

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Metal

Wicker Lamp Shade
Wicker Lamp Shade
$225
H 8.75 in Dm 11 in
Reclaimed Double Sided Factory Clock by English Clock Systems
By Smiths English Clock Systems
Located in Nottingham, GB
RECLAIMED DOUBLE SIDED FACTORY CLOCK An original vintage double sided factory clock reclaimed from the Westons Cider Factory in Herefordshire. Crafted by English Clock Systems ...
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1960s British Industrial Antique Wood Letters

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Aluminum

French White Marble Opaline Glass Brass Sconces Wall Lamps
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French wall lamp White marble, opaline glass. Brass wall piece and arm diameter brass wall mount: 10 cm, 3 holes to secure Weight: 0.70 kg / 1.5 lb Priced per individual item. All...
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Mid-20th Century French Industrial Antique Wood Letters

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Brass

French White Marble Opaline Glass Brass Sconces Wall Lamps
French White Marble Opaline Glass Brass Sconces Wall Lamps
$323 / item
H 11.03 in W 5.91 in D 9.85 in
French Louis Phillipe Gilt Wood and Gesso Floral Etched Wall Mirror, Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
French Louis Phillipe gilt carved wood and gesso wall mirror with flanking rounded corners, floral etching, and interior single row of beading. Mirror retains the original silvered g...
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1820s French Louis Philippe Antique Wood Letters

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Gesso, Mirror, Giltwood

Japanese Big Pair Orchid and Flower Lighting Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
A decorative and functional hard to find pair (2) of handsome old "Orchid Flowers" garden lanterns in a convenient portable size. These rugged hand cast lanterns hand painted in ga...
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20th Century Showa Antique Wood Letters

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Iron

Japanese Big Pair Orchid and Flower Lighting Lanterns
Japanese Big Pair Orchid and Flower Lighting Lanterns
$1,200 Sale Price / set
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H 15 in Dm 13 in
Leonardo Da Vinci The Complete Paintings Hardcover Coffee Table Book
By Leonardo da Vinci
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Leonardo da Vinci. The Complete Paintings. Book by Pietro Marani Da Vinci in detail: Leonardo's life and work all paintings. One of the most fully achieved human beings who has ever ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Roman Antique Wood Letters

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Paper

Rare 19th Century Italian Memento Mori Bust / Sculpture Carrara Marble Vanitas
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Masterfully carved Italian Vanitas / Memento Mori bust in solid marble from late 19th century. White Carrara marble skull combined with masterfully carved hood & robes all from one...
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Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Wood Letters

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Carrara Marble

Circa 1890 Hardware Store Wood Trade Sign Carved Smaltz Black and Gold Paint
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Exceptional late 19th century hand carved letters with black and Gold paint and black smaltz background. Excellent typography. Great wall art. Simple and bold.
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Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Wood Letters

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Wood

Italian Walnut Early 19th Century Three-Drawer Bedside Chest from Vicenza
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian early 19th century walnut three-drawer bedside chest from Vicenza with, inlaid banding and Classical brass hardware. This early 19th-century Italian walnut bedside chest f...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Wood Letters

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Brass

French 19th Century Massive Solid Oak Farm Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A dramatic oak farm table from 19th century France, over thirteen feet long to host a crowd of family & friends. The top planks show beautiful color and smooth texture, finished to r...
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Wood Letters

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Oak

French 19th Century Massive Solid Oak Farm Table
French 19th Century Massive Solid Oak Farm Table
$12,500
H 29.75 in W 158 in D 31.25 in
19th Century French Provincial Farmhouse Fruitwood Dining Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Classic 19th century country French Provincial farmhouse dining table with storage drawers. The table is constructed from fruitwood with wood peg joinery. The plank top has bread boa...
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Wood Letters

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Iron

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Antique Wood Letters For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of antique wood letters for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct antique wood letters — often made from wood, metal and paint — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of antique wood letters available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of antique wood letters to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Folk Art antique wood letters are of considerable interest. Furstenberg Porcelain produced beautiful antique wood letters that are worth considering.

How Much are Antique Wood Letters?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,969, while they’re typically $110 on the low end and $9,945 highest priced.
Questions About Antique Wood Letters
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Antique carved wood can be identified by how it is made. Antique carvings were done by hand, so nicks and cuts will indicate carvings completed with a plane or knife. In addition, hand-carved wood will not be uniform or have perfect symmetry. Always works with a certified appraiser to determine the exact date and value of an item. Find a variety of antique carved wood furniture and decor on 1stDibs.