Antique neon advertising signs are collected and displayed as treasures of roadside Americana, symbolizing an exuberant era in our nation’s history that is both threatened and prized. From the 1920s to the 1950s, most streets along Main Street were lit under their warm colorful glow. For many, these charming signs bring back fond memories of an age when life was simpler and grander. Nothing else seems to inspire passion or bring back vivid memories quite like neon.
Today these beautiful signs are pursued by collectors, displayed in museums and even restored to bring charm back to main street America. With so few surviving pieces, values for these highly coveted antiques have escalated to unprecedented levels of value.
Realizing that some of the rarest, most beautiful advertising signs ever designed may never be acquirable; VAULT® has created a limited collection of new hand-built originals of some of the world’s most sought-after classics.
If you want a space that feels finished, the details matter. We help clients source authentic, collector-grade vintage advertising signs that match the style, era, and purpose of the room, whether it’s a luxury garage, showroom, lounge, or private collection display.
We design and furnish spaces by sourcing objects and managing the details, so you get the right piece without the headaches.
We locate hard-to-find vintage porcelain, neon, tin, and other types of antique advertising through trusted dealers, collectors, and specialty shops. Then we coordinate inspection, safe packing, freight, and installation planning.
When a sign needs work, we can also coordinate professional restoration focused on preservation, not “making it look new.” That can include cleaning and stabilization, electrical refresh (for neon), mounting hardware, and careful cosmetic correction when appropriate, always with the goal of protecting the sign’s character and long-term value.
Some clients want something nobody else has. For those projects, we can oversee original, one-of-one artwork created by independent artists and specialty fabricators. These are custom pieces designed specifically for your space and story, built as new, original art. We handle concept direction, design coordination, materials planning, and production oversight so the final piece looks intentional and timeless.
If you want a collector-grade sign that fits your space and holds its value, we can help you source it, restore it, and install it the right way.