Signal - Road/traffic sign (2) - Metal
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Pair of two original Italian road traffic signs reading “A semaforo spento o lampeggiante”, made of metal sheet with reflective coating, each 52 cm long and 19 cm high, with original rear mounting hardware, dating to the late 20th to early 21st century and in good condition with signs of outdoor use.
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Pair of original Italian street traffic sign panels “A semaforo spento o lampeggiante” – Contemporary urban industrial design
Interesting pair of original Italian road traffic signs originating from Italian urban furniture, bearing the famous inscription “A semaforo spento o lampeggiante,” used in the supplementary signage of the Highway Code.
Made of painted metal sheet with professional reflective film, they retain on the back the original mounting brackets for fixing to road poles. The pieces show authentic signs of use due to outdoor exposure, elements that enhance their decorative charm and attest to their real functional purpose.
Today these objects are particularly valued in the worlds of industrial design and urban art, where they are used as decorative elements for lofts, commercial venues, creative studios, designer garages, and collections dedicated to historic signage.
Dimensions (each)
* Length: 52 cm
* Height: 19 cm
Materials
* Metal sheet
* Screen-printed reflective film
* Original rear fixing brackets
Conditions
Good overall condition with normal signs of use, scratches, small dents and traces of exposure to weather, consistent with the objects’ original purpose. The photographs are an integral part of the description.
Period
Late 20th – early 21st century.
Origin
Italy.
Decorative uses
* Industrial furniture
* Urban design
* Contemporary lofts
* Signage collections
* Bars, shops and commercial spaces
* Photo and film sets
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Premium Catawiki Description (English)
Pair of Original Italian Road Traffic Signs “A semaforo spento o lampeggiante” – Industrial Urban Design
Interesting pair of original Italian road traffic signs bearing the wording “A semaforo spento o lampeggiante” (“When the traffic light is off or flashing”), a standard supplementary sign used within the Italian Highway Code system.
Manufactured in painted metal with professional reflective sheeting, both signs retain their original rear mounting brackets used for installation on road poles. Visible signs of outdoor use, weathering and wear contribute to their authenticity and decorative appeal.
Today such pieces are highly sought after by collectors of transportation memorabilia and enthusiasts of industrial, urban and contemporary interior design.
Dimensions (each)
* Length: 52 cm
* Height: 19 cm
Materials
* Metal sheet
* Reflective traffic-grade coating
* Original rear mounting hardware
Condition
Good overall condition with expected signs of outdoor use, scratches, minor dents and weather-related wear consistent with their original function. Please refer carefully to the photographs.
Period
Late 20th – early 21st century.
Origin
Italy.
Decorative Uses
* Industrial interiors
* Urban design collections
* Loft decoration
* Bars, restaurants and commercial spaces
* Photography and film props
* Transportation memorabilia collections
Seller's Story
I'm always looking for rare and hard-to-find objects. Follow my page—there's fun to be had. Thank you.
Translated by Google TranslatePair of original Italian street traffic sign panels “A semaforo spento o lampeggiante” – Contemporary urban industrial design
Interesting pair of original Italian road traffic signs originating from Italian urban furniture, bearing the famous inscription “A semaforo spento o lampeggiante,” used in the supplementary signage of the Highway Code.
Made of painted metal sheet with professional reflective film, they retain on the back the original mounting brackets for fixing to road poles. The pieces show authentic signs of use due to outdoor exposure, elements that enhance their decorative charm and attest to their real functional purpose.
Today these objects are particularly valued in the worlds of industrial design and urban art, where they are used as decorative elements for lofts, commercial venues, creative studios, designer garages, and collections dedicated to historic signage.
Dimensions (each)
* Length: 52 cm
* Height: 19 cm
Materials
* Metal sheet
* Screen-printed reflective film
* Original rear fixing brackets
Conditions
Good overall condition with normal signs of use, scratches, small dents and traces of exposure to weather, consistent with the objects’ original purpose. The photographs are an integral part of the description.
Period
Late 20th – early 21st century.
Origin
Italy.
Decorative uses
* Industrial furniture
* Urban design
* Contemporary lofts
* Signage collections
* Bars, shops and commercial spaces
* Photo and film sets
⸻
Premium Catawiki Description (English)
Pair of Original Italian Road Traffic Signs “A semaforo spento o lampeggiante” – Industrial Urban Design
Interesting pair of original Italian road traffic signs bearing the wording “A semaforo spento o lampeggiante” (“When the traffic light is off or flashing”), a standard supplementary sign used within the Italian Highway Code system.
Manufactured in painted metal with professional reflective sheeting, both signs retain their original rear mounting brackets used for installation on road poles. Visible signs of outdoor use, weathering and wear contribute to their authenticity and decorative appeal.
Today such pieces are highly sought after by collectors of transportation memorabilia and enthusiasts of industrial, urban and contemporary interior design.
Dimensions (each)
* Length: 52 cm
* Height: 19 cm
Materials
* Metal sheet
* Reflective traffic-grade coating
* Original rear mounting hardware
Condition
Good overall condition with expected signs of outdoor use, scratches, minor dents and weather-related wear consistent with their original function. Please refer carefully to the photographs.
Period
Late 20th – early 21st century.
Origin
Italy.
Decorative Uses
* Industrial interiors
* Urban design collections
* Loft decoration
* Bars, restaurants and commercial spaces
* Photography and film props
* Transportation memorabilia collections
Seller's Story
I'm always looking for rare and hard-to-find objects. Follow my page—there's fun to be had. Thank you.
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Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
2
Title
Signal
Country of origin
Italy
Material
Metal
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
19 cm
Width
52 cm
Autographed by a famous person
No
Estimated period
1990-2000
Qualification
Original/official
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