Art Deco Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
ART DECO STYLE
Art Deco furniture is characterized by its celebration of modern life. More than its emphasis on natural wood grains and focus on traditional craftsmanship, vintage Art Deco dining chairs, tables, desks, cabinets and other furniture — which typically refers to pieces produced during the 1920s and 1930s — is an ode to the glamour of the “Roaring Twenties.”
ORIGINS OF ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged in the 1920s
- Flourished while the popularity of Art Nouveau declined
- Term derives from 1925’s Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes (International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts) in Paris, France
- Informed by Ancient Egypt, Cubism, Futurism, Louis XVI, De Stijl, modernism and the Vienna Secession; influenced Streamline Moderne and mid-century modernism
CHARACTERISTICS OF ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGN
- Bold geometric lines and forms, floral motifs
- Use of expensive materials such as shagreen or marble as well as exotic woods such as mahogany, ebony and zebra wood
- Metal accents, shimmering mirrored finishes
- Embellishments made from exotic animal hides, inlays of mother-of-pearl or ivory
ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
VINTAGE ART DECO FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
Few design styles are as universally recognized and appreciated as Art Deco. The term alone conjures visions of the Roaring Twenties, Machine Age metropolises, vast ocean liners, sleek typography and Prohibition-era hedonism. The iconic movement made an indelible mark on all fields of design throughout the 1920s and ’30s, celebrating society’s growing industrialization with refined elegance and stunning craftsmanship.
Widely known designers associated with the Art Deco style include Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Eileen Gray, Maurice Dufrêne, Paul Follot and Jules Leleu.
The term Art Deco derives from the name of a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925. “Art Deco design” is often used broadly, to describe the work of creators in associated or ancillary styles. This is particularly true of American Art Deco, which is also called Streamline Moderne or Machine Age design. (Streamline Moderne, sometimes known as Art Moderne, was a phenomenon largely of the 1930s, post–Art Nouveau.)
Art Deco textile designers employed dazzling floral motifs and vivid colors, and while Art Deco furniture makers respected the dark woods and modern metals with which they worked, they frequently incorporated decorative embellishments such as exotic animal hides as well as veneers in their seating, case pieces, living room sets and bedroom furniture.
From mother-of-pearl inlaid vitrines to chrome aviator chairs, bold and inventive works in the Art Deco style include chaise longues (also known as chaise lounges) and curved armchairs. Today, the style is still favored by interior designers looking to infuse a home with an air of luxury and sophistication.
The vintage Art Deco furniture for sale on 1stDibs includes dressers, coffee tables, decorative objects and more.
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Style: Art Deco
Stunning Hand Carved Art Deco Era Bust Sculpture of an Olympian w. Laurel Wreath
By Otto Poertzel 1
Located in Lisse, NL
Solid wooden bust of an Olympic champion by (professor) Otto Poertzel (1876 - 1963).
This stunning bust of a young male athlete is of museum quality and condition. Both the geometrical design of the wooden base and the fresh and energetic look and feel of this young male Olympian breath the spirit of the roaring twenties. You will hardly ever come accros a better proportioned, a more realistic or more 'soulful' bust than this wonderfully patinated athlete. It takes an incredibly skilled artisan to be able to create a piece of this quality, because it simoultaniously breathes both energy and serenity. For the mouth, nose, eyes and ears to also be of such perfection makes this antique an...
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Wood
Antique British Hong Kong Wicker & Leather Fishing Creel or Basket with Straps
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large antique fishing creel or basket is unsigned with respect to the maker, but originated from the British Hong Kong and dates to approximately 1920. The basket is composed of...
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Early 20th Century Hong Kong Art Deco Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Sterling Silver Darts Trophy - Hallmarked in 1938
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1938 by A. L. Davenport, this Sterling Silver Darts Trophy, is modelled as three darts and presented on its original base. The trophy measures 9.75"(25cm)...
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1930s English Vintage Art Deco Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Vintage English Ladys Gentlemas Malacca Wooden Walking Stick Cane 1920
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Stylish Well Grained Pale Malacca Wood Ladies or Gentleman's Walking Stick with Crook Handle and decorative rosewood and bone banding of English origin, first Quarter of the Twentiet...
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Wood
1941 Trophy Baseball Radio, Working Condition
By Trophy Radio Company
Located in Milano, IT
This fantastic novelty item is reminiscent of a time when radio was king and radio broadcasts were the most popular way for fans to follow Major League Baseball across the country. E...
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1940s American Vintage Art Deco Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
Suite of 10 1930s Golf Clubs.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Suite of 10 1930s Golf Clubs.
Suite of 10 vintage golf clubs, wooden handles, from the 1930s, including 8 iron and 2 wood.
Dimensions each: h: 105cm, w: 10cm, d: 7cm
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20th Century European Art Deco Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Iron
Mills Novelty Art Deco Green Porcelain Penny Scale
Located in Ferndale, MI
Art Deco period penny scale by Mills Novelty co. Period green porcelain pedestal with cream colored foot hold.
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1940s American Vintage Art Deco Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Iron
Two-handled Art Deco silver trophy cup & cover
Located in London, GB
Stylish two-handled silver trophy cup and cover made in the Art Deco style and of the era. The silver trophy's elegant sweeping handles and finial are decorated with simple interwove...
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20th Century British Art Deco Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage German Patinated Leather Medicine Ball
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Leather medicine ball, circa 1940s, Germany.
Perfectly aged patina with natural wear/soiling present, as shown.
H: 13" x Diameter: 12.75"
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1940s German Vintage Art Deco Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Leather
20th Century Italian Art Deco Football Table Game
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A truly striking table football table made in Italy around the middle of the 20th century. The strong Art Deco structure has a wonderful two-tone wood v...
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20th Century Italian Art Deco Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Glass, Pine
Antique Eastman Kodak 3A Folding Pocket Camera with Leather Case
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Collectible antique 1920s Kodak film camera in hard leather case.
With original leather case stamped made in Belgium.
Antique No. 3A Special Autographic Folding Pocket Model C Kodak with Zeiss Kodak Anastigmat Lens 6.3.
The 3A Folding Pocket Kodak, Eastman Kodak...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Aluminum
Antique Weidlich Brothers Art Deco Male Bowling or Bowler Sculpture on a Base
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This sculpture was made by the Weidlich Brothers Manufacturing Company of the United States in approximately 1920 in the period Art Deco style. The s...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Granite, Silver Plate
Paris 1937 -- Exposition Internationale
By Eugene Beaudoin and Marcel Lods
Located in London, GB
Original French poster for the Exposition International in Paris, 1937.
This award-winning Art Deco design was created by Eugene Beaudoin (1898-1983) and Marcel Lods...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Silver Plated Fishing Reel Trophy
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This silver trophy was designed to celebrate the winner of an angling competition. Three fishing rods with large reels intersect over one another, forming a three-pronged base for the trophy. Looped onto the rods is a wreath, signifying victory for the recipient of the trophy. The chalice of the trophy is clear and nondescript, free of any markings or initials. Well maintained and sturdy, this is an excellent example of antique silver craftsmanship.
Sportfishing began in earnest in 15th century England...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Silver
Vintage Glass Golf Dish with Raised Golfer in the Lid
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Vintage glass golf box & cover.
An Art Deco glass Jewelry box, dish, of rectangular form with lid. The pressed lid moulded with relief golfer in full backswing. We have had a 'Golf Baccarat...
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15th Century and Earlier French Antique Art Deco Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Glass
Luxury Vintage Stirrup Table Clock Maquet Paris, Nice 8 Jours, France, 1940s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Luxury vintage stirrup desk / table clock Maquet Paris - Nice 8 Jours, France, 1940s
Clock with Equestrian / Polo / Racing horse Motifs in the style of Hermes (exactly the same model but with hermes marks...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
Vintage Minolta HI-MATIC 7 Film Camera with Leather Case
By Minolta
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Collectible vintage 1960s Minolta HI-MATIC 7 35mm film camera in hard leather case.
A technologically advanced vintage film camera.
With origi...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Art Deco Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Aluminum
Pflueger Summit 1993-L Engraved and Jeweled Fishing Reel with Box, Bag & Papers
By Pflueger
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This bait fishing reel was made by Pflueger of the United States in the period and style of the Art Deco era. The reel is plated with nickel silver and intricately engraved with jewe...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Silver Plate, Brass
Children's Bicycle, circa 1930
Located in Hamburg, DE
This small children's bicycle from the 1930s has probably already put a few smiles on some children's faces. These days it doesn't really want to be taken out for a ride anymore, alt...
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1930s European Vintage Art Deco Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
1920´s Boxer Sculpture / Table, Mantel Clock
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
1920´s boxer clock.
Clock has been repaired and it´s in working condition. Clock has been re-silvered.
Perfect Gift for any Box Fan.
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
Antique Leather Cricket Bag
Located in Barcelona, ES
Leather cricket kit bag, England, 1920s.
For decorative purposes or window dressings
Measures: 93 cm W x 26 cm D x 28 cm H (36,61 in W x 10,23 in D x 11,02 in H ).
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20th Century English Art Deco Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Leather
Polo Match Scene Bronze Sculpture, France, 1920´s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
1920´s Art Deco polo match bronze sculpture.
Scene of two polo players on their horses. Made of Silvered Bronze mounted of a Italian Portoro marble base...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Vintage 1930s Black Leather Medicine Ball from a Gym, Czech Republic, 1930s
Located in Vienna, AT
A decorative handcrafted medicine ball from a Czech gym, dated circa 1930s. Made of thick black saddle leather in good vintage condition with charming patina...
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Leather
Silvered Figure of a Football, Soccer Goalkeeper, France, circa 1940
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
A silvered figure of a diving football, soccer goalkeeper France, circa 1940, signed E. Drouot. Silvered metal set over a marble base.
Perfect for a trophy.
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Bronze Car Mascot in the from of a Lady Golfer, Jose Dunach
By José Dunach
Located in Bath, GB
A fabulous gilded bronze car mascot modelled as a lady golfer and mounted on a marble base.
Signed on the base J Dunach; Jose Dunach (1886-1957) was bor...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Muscular & Athletic Art Deco Male Sculpture on Marble Base by Jean Marie Camus
By Jean Camus
Located in Lisse, NL
Large Art Deco era sculpture of an athletic male working.
This large and powerful sculpture makes a great centre or desk piece, but it will look beautiful on a side table or credenza as well. The French artist Jean Marie Camus (1877-1955) who also exhibited at the Salon in Paris perfectly captured the body posture of this muscular young man when pulling a log out...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Spelter
Classic 1920s Adjustable Height Leather and Cast Iron Pommel Gym Horse
By Hamilton Caster & Mfg. Co.
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic 1920s adjustable height leather and cast iron pommel gym horse, amazing design, proportion and patina. Retains original 'HORSE-HOOF" feet, adjustable height from 26" to 40", cast iron wheels signed and dated 1921, Hamilton Caster mfg co, perfect for home gym...
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1920s American Vintage Art Deco Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Iron
Binoculars Opera Glasses with Leather Case
Located in Miami, FL
Binoculars opera glasses with leather case.
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Bakelite
Racing Car Sterling Cigarette Case, Mercedes Benz, Automobilia, circa 1918
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
A magnificent and extremely rare sterling silver engraved cigarette case depicting a stylized Racing car. The car has the emblem of Mercedes Benz.
Marked UK Birmingham Sterling silver, Henry Clifford Davis 1918.
A beautiful and exceptionally rare racing car case...
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Sterling Silver
The Broadway Melody
Located in London, GB
Original Swedish film poster for The Broadway Melody 1929.
This film was directed by Harry Beaumont. It tells the story of two Vaudeville sisters trying to get a break on Broadway. This was Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's first musical, which won them an Oscar for Best Film.
This beautiful Swedish poster...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Art Deco Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
"Cafe Metropole", Swedish Film Poster
By Eric Rohman
Located in London, GB
Original Swedish film poster from the 1937 comedy romance film directed by Edward H Griffith and starring Loretta Young, Tyrone Power, Adolph Menjou. For ...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Art Deco Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Ladies Balloon Tire Springer Front Bicycle
Located in Ferndale, MI
Ladies Balloon Tire Springer Front Bicycle. Fleet Wing Blue bicycle. 26" Period correct whitewall tires show some age cracks . Light does work . Horn does...
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1950s American Vintage Art Deco Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Chrome, Steel
Nijni Et Stone 'French Ballet'
Located in London, GB
Original French poster for Nijni et Stone French ballet poster from the 1930s
This wonderful Art Deco design was created by Obrad Nicolitch (1898-1979) ...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Art Deco Era Vintage Brown Stitched Leather Ball, 1920s
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco vintage ball from stitched leather, 1920s with beautiful details like stitched leather parts and a beautiful leather patina.
The original condition of the leather punchball...
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1920s Vintage Art Deco Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Leather
"Footlight Parade / Viva le Donne" Original Italian Film Poster
Located in London, GB
Original Italian film poster for Footlight Parade (1933) This poster features a great Art Deco design.
The film starred James Cagney, Joan Blondell a...
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1930s Vintage Art Deco Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
Die Schonen Tage Von Aranjuez / Polisens Villebrad Original Swedish Film Poster
By Iwar Donner
Located in London, GB
Original Swedish film poster from the 1933. The film is comedy starring Brigitte Helm, who made her name in Metropolis in 1927. The film is about a famous jewellery thief moving in a...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Art Deco Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Table Tennis Shield Trophy, Art Deco Trophy, Chelmsford
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Traditional Shield Trophy, Art Deco Table Tennis Trophy, Chelmsford
The is a traditional Oak and silver plated shield trophy very much in the Art Deco...
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1930s Vintage Art Deco Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Oak
Football / Soccer Trophy Player Italian Bronze Sculpture, 1930s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Fantastic football soccer player figure sculpture over a ball. Silvered bronze. Made in Milano in 1930s. Signed Bozzi Milano.
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1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Bronze
Mata Hari
By Gosta Aberg
Located in London, GB
Original Swedish film poster from the 1931. This film was broadly based on the life of Mata Hari, a Dutch exotic dancer and courtesan who was a German spy during World War I. Greta Garbo starred as the title role, alongside Ramon Novarro and Lionel Barrymore...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Art Deco Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Large 1940s Magnesium Bodied Indianapolis style Tether Race Car
Located in Ferndale, MI
Large 1940s magnesium bodied tether race car. Speed chief.
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1940s American Vintage Art Deco Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Aluminum, Other
Cire Perdue Bronze Sculpture by Charles Sabouret
By Charles Sabouret
Located in London, GB
A very stylish Art Deco cire perdue (lost wax) bronze sculpture of a cross-country skier, circa 1925 with all-original patina and finish, the skier in trad...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Bronze
Official Uruguay 1930 F.I.F.A. World Cup Poster, Art Deco Football, Soccer
By Guillermo Laborde
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Official Uruguay 1930 F.I.F.A. World Cup Poster, Art Deco Football, Soccer,
92 year-old poster for the first World Cup, held in Uruguay in 1930. Pos...
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Mid-20th Century Uruguayan Art Deco Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
Art Deco sports equipment and memorabilia for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Art Deco sports equipment and memorabilia for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original sports equipment and memorabilia, popular names associated with this style include Gosta Aberg, Charles Sabouret, Iwar Donner, and Edouard Drouot. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee.
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