Having a graphic design background, I often find my gaze lingering over graphic pieces in films like control panels and signage as well as furniture and decor. Judging from the reaction to a story about control panels I shared on our Facebook page recently, it would seem many others do too. It therefore seemed apt to show my pick of graphic glories created for film and TV series’ which are currently for sale – from Star Trek to Jurassic Park – with which you can adorn your walls.

1. DS9 Light-Up Busy Box From Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.
(Paramount-TV, 1993-99)

This prop DS9 Space Station busy box was custom-made by the production for use by Alexander Siddig as “Doctor Bashir” in the season three episode titled “Distant Voices”. This prop is constructed of a plywood frame with plastic and metal components added for detail and was lit by neon lights during filming and still functions. The center metal dial lit up at one time (and would need to be rewired to light up).
Measures 42″ x 38″ x 20″.
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If that’s a bit big for your living room then how about this:

2. Enterprise Wall Panel from Star Trek: Nemesis
(Film, Paramount Pictures, 2002)

This prop wall panel was custom-made by the production for use as set dressing. The panel is made of acrylic with various numbers and buttons printed on one side and strips of Velcro applied to the back. Measures 7.5″ x 3”.
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Still on a Star Trek tip we present this fine specimen!

3. U.S.S. Enterprise Bridge Control Panel (as used by Spock et al) from Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan
(Film, Paramount, 1982)

4. Romulan Back-Lit Panel from Star Trek: Deep Space Nine

(Paramount-TV, 1993-99)

This back-lit panel was custom-made by the production for use as set dressing in various episodes of Star Trek series and episodes including the DS9 episode titled “The Die is Cast, Part 1″. The panel is a rectangular piece of smoked acrylic in the LCARS (Library Computer Access and Retrieval System) style and displays a detailed cross-section of a ‘Romulan D’Deridex class’ warbird depicting a computer core, a navigational deflector and warp nacelles. The display features the familiar Romulan screen shape and multi-coloured Romulan character letters. The panel is housed in a custom-made black exhibition grade metal frame under UV-resistant plexiglass with a single full-sized LED panel for backlighting. The frame measures 46.25″ x 22.75”.
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5. Hero Illuminating Starfleet Tricorder from Star Trek: Voyager
(Paramount Television, 1995-2001)

This hero illuminating Starfleet Tricorder was custom-made by the production for use by various actors during the run of the series. The Tricorder is constructed of gray resin with printed labels applied with sections of clear resin to emit internal light when opened. A back panel conceals the electronics and batteries, held in place by four screws. Measures 6.5″ in length when open. A very rare working prop from the series that is also seen in episodes of Deep Space Nine.
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6. Jurassic Park Brochure
(Film, Universal, 1993)

Not a graphic item or a piece of decor as such but well worthy of a mention is the fact you can actually buy Obi-Wan Kenobi’s light sabre from Star Wars:

9. Obi-Wan Kenobi’s Metal Lightsaber from Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones
(LucasFilm, 2002)

This metal Lightsaber was custom-made by the production for use by Ewan McGregor as “Obi-Wan Kenobi”. This is the saber used by Obi-Wan in the arena sequence right through to the fight with Count Dooku in his secret lair. The lightsaber is constructed of solid machined metal with various plastic add-on components. Measures 9.75″ in length.
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10. To end on a high, I’d just like to share an image of one of the most amazing Sci Fi control panels of all time (though sadly not for sale as Kubrick had most of his sets destroyed).

All Photos (except 2001: A Space Odyssey) courtesy of Screen Used.