1950s French wrought iron coiffeur trade sign w/ scissors & comb

A rare, hand forged wrought iron hairdresser's salon sign from the 1950s, with a bold graphic silhouette. A U-shaped wall bracket with a projecting arm and a lower crossbar carries two suspended motifs on short chains, a stylized pair of scissors with ring handles and pointed blades and a long comb with closely set teeth. Rooted in the European tradition of the pictorial trade sign, or enseigne, this coiffeur emblem reflects the vernacular fer forgé practiced by village blacksmiths well into the mid 20th century.

In France the clear silhouette of ciseaux and peigne served as an instantly readable marker, an alternative to the Anglo American barber pole, and was prized for durability and visibility on shop façades. The piece embodies postwar practicality enlivened by artisan savoir faire, its simple forms designed to be legible at a distance while celebrating handwork.

Striking as wall sculpture in a dressing room, bathroom, or vanity area, it can be mounted on a bracket to project from the wall or hung flat for graphic impact. It pairs beautifully with vintage mirrors, apothecary jars, and tiled surfaces, and brings a playful note to a salon, studio, or powder room. Its honest, industrial character also complements farmhouse, loft, and minimalist interiors.