Letterpress Blocks
Letterpress Wood Block Sculpture
Located in East Hampton, NY
Antique letterpress printers wood block sculpture.
Category
Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
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
Category
Early 20th Century Belgian Industrial Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
H 7.88 in W 4.34 in D 0.79 in
'Les Lettres' Steel and Wood Letterpress Cocktail Table by Raoul W., Signed
By Raoul. W 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
intricate wood letterpress print blocks, signed on the front as can be seen in the photos.
Considered
Category
Early 2000s French Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Console with Relief Top of Printing Blocks and Glass op on Black Metal Frame
Located in London, GB
tray with a variety of wooden vintage letterpress printing blocks of letters, numbers and copper
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Console Tables
Materials
Metal
H 30.71 in W 41.34 in D 15.36 in
Pair of Consoles with Wood Relief Top on Black Metal Frame
Located in London, GB
a variety of wooden vintage letterpress printing blocks of letters, numbers and copper characters
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Console Tables
Materials
Metal
Console with Relief Top of Printing Letters and Glass Top on Black Metal Frame
Located in London, GB
of wooden vintage letterpress printing blocks of letters, numbers placed in a contemporary custom
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Console Tables
Materials
Metal
H 30.71 in W 41.34 in D 15.36 in
The Gravity Series
By Casey Gardner
Located in Mill Valley, CA
its life-giving energy.
Letterpress printed with linoleum blocks and photo-polymer plates.
Category
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Mixed Media
Recent Sales
19thC Alphabet Tray of Wooden Letterpress Printing Blocks c.1895
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
The collection of approximately one hundred and twenty three letterpress printing blocks, presented
Category
Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage Letterpress Printing Blocks Wall Sculpture
Located in Astoria, NY
A vintage wall sculpture composed of letterpress printing blocks, produced circa 1960's - 1970's
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Original Wood Carved Letterpress Carnival Scene
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Large hand carved carnival scene letterpress wood block. Made in 1937 by the Neal Walters poster
Category
Vintage 1930s American Carnival Art
Original Wood Carved Letterpress Carnival Scene
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Large hand carved carnival scene letterpress wood block. Made in 1937 by the Neal Walters poster
Category
Vintage 1930s American Carnival Art
Orgininal Wood Carved Letterpress Carnival Scene
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Large hand carved carnival scene letterpress wood block. Made by the Neal Walters poster company
Category
Vintage 1930s American Carnival Art
Original Large Wood Carved Letterpress Circus Tiger Act
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Large hand carved circus tiger act letterpress wood block. Made in the 1930's by the Neal Walters
Category
Vintage 1930s American Carnival Art
Original Large Wood Carved Letterpress Circus Tiger Act
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Large hand carved circus tiger act letterpress wood block. Made in the 1930's by the Neal Walters
Category
Vintage 1930s American Carnival Art
Pair of Midcentury Letterpress "Printers" Table Lamps, USA, circa 1970
Located in Toronto, ON
These special bespoke vintage lamps were made from antique wooden letterpress alphabet and number
Category
Vintage 1970s American Table Lamps
Materials
Wood
Console / Desk with Early 20th Century Printing Blocks Top on Black Metal Frame
Located in London, GB
typesetter tray with a variety of wooden vintage letterpress printing blocks of letters, numbers and copper
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Console Tables
Materials
Metal
H 30.71 in W 41.34 in D 15.36 in
Console / Desk with Early 20th Century Printing Letters Top on Metal Frame
Located in London, GB
typesetter tray with a variety of wooden vintage letterpress printing blocks of letters, numbers placed in a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Console Tables
Materials
Metal
H 30.71 in W 41.34 in D 15.36 in
A Vintage Letterpress Printing Block Wall Sculpture
Located in Astoria, NY
A vintage letterpress printers blocks wall sculpture with a variety of letters and numbers in a
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shadow Boxes
Materials
Wood
Vintage Wood Carved Circus Poster Letterpress
By Neal Walters Poster Company
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Large hand-carved circus menagerie scene letterpress wood block. Made by the Neal Walters Poster
Category
Vintage 1940s American Carnival Art
Materials
Wood
Original Wood Carved Letterpress Carnival Midway Scene Carousel Ferris Wheel
By Neal Walters Poster Company
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Large hand-carved carnival scene letterpress wood block. Made by the Neal Walters poster company in
Category
Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Carnival Art
Materials
Wood
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Materials
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Monumental Sized Karl Springer 'Sculpture' Coffee Table, circa 1980s, Signed
By Karl Springer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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By Jean Claude Mahey
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Category
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Materials
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By Prisunic, Marc Held
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Letterpress Blocks For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of letterpress blocks available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and glass, all letterpress blocks available were constructed with great care. Find 2 antique and vintage letterpress blocks at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Letterpress blocks have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Letterpress blocks made by modern designers — are very popular at 1stDibs. Many letterpress blocks are appealing in their simplicity, but Raoul. W produced popular letterpress blocks that are worth a look.
How Much are Letterpress Blocks?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,200, while they’re typically $600 on the low end and $20,000 highest priced.