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Danish Surfboard Coffee Table by Kurt Ostervig, ca' 1950's
Danish Surfboard Coffee Table by Kurt Ostervig, ca' 1950's

Danish Surfboard Coffee Table by Kurt Ostervig, ca' 1950's

By Kurt Østervig

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

An unusual surfboard coffee table by Kurt Ostervig, made by Jason Mobler, model #194, ca' 1954. Made of teak with removable caned lower shelf.

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Teak

Vintage Long Surfboard Style Coffee Table, Circa 1950s
Vintage Long Surfboard Style Coffee Table, Circa 1950s

Vintage Long Surfboard Style Coffee Table, Circa 1950s

By John Widdicomb

Located in North Miami, FL

Beautiful rich espresso tone with minimal wear. Spindle braces and curved edge top. Midcentury at its best.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Man with Surfboard

Man with Surfboard

By Tom Kelley

Located in New York, NY

Tom Kelley Man with Surfboard c. 1950's C print 38 x 30 inches Estate signed edition of 45 Caption: Young man holding surfboard on beach Tom Kelley’s interesting career spans more t...

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1950s Modern Color Photography

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C Print

Man with Surfboard

Man with Surfboard

By Tom Kelley

Located in New York, NY

Tom Kelley Man with Surfboard c. 1950's C print 30 x 22 inches Estate signed edition of 45 Caption: Young man holding surfboard on beach Tom Kelley’s interesting career spans more t...

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1950s Modern Color Photography

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C Print

Man with Surfboard

Man with Surfboard

By Tom Kelley

Located in New York, NY

Tom Kelley Man with Surfboard c. 1950's C print 38 x 30 inches Estate signed edition of 45 Caption: Young man holding surfboard on beach Tom Kelley’s interesting career spans more t...

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1950s Modern Color Photography

Materials

C Print

Man with Surfboard

Man with Surfboard

By Tom Kelley

Located in New York, NY

Tom Kelley Man with Surfboard c. 1950's C print 30 x 22 inches Estate signed edition of 45 Caption: Young man holding surfboard on beach Tom Kelley’s interesting career spans more t...

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1950s Modern Color Photography

Materials

C Print

Early ETR "Surfboard" Coffee Table by Charles & Ray Eames, 1950s
Early ETR "Surfboard" Coffee Table by Charles & Ray Eames, 1950s

Early ETR "Surfboard" Coffee Table by Charles & Ray Eames, 1950s

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in New York, NY

An early edition of the 'ETR' (Elliptical Table Rod base) known as the 'Surfboard' coffee table. Design by Charles & Ray Eames in 1951 for Herman Miller. Black laminated table top. U...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Charles & Ray Eames Early ETR "Surfboard" Coffee Table, 1950s
Charles & Ray Eames Early ETR "Surfboard" Coffee Table, 1950s

Charles & Ray Eames Early ETR "Surfboard" Coffee Table, 1950s

By Ray Eames, Herman Miller, Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Coronado, CA

An early and rare edition of the 'ETR' (Elliptical Table Rod base) known as the 'Surfboard' coffee table. Design by Charles & Ray Eames in 1951 for Herman Miller. Black laminated tab...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Charles & Ray Eames Early ETR "Surfboard" Coffee Table, 1950s
Charles & Ray Eames Early ETR "Surfboard" Coffee Table, 1950s

Charles & Ray Eames Early ETR "Surfboard" Coffee Table, 1950s

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Coronado, CA

An early and rare edition of the 'ETR' (Elliptical Table Rod base) known as the 'Surfboard' coffee table. Design by Charles & Ray Eames in 1951 for Herman Miller. Black laminated tab...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Mid century Surfboard coffee table in oak and teak made in Sweden, 1950s
Mid century Surfboard coffee table in oak and teak made in Sweden, 1950s

Mid century Surfboard coffee table in oak and teak made in Sweden, 1950s

By Kurt Østervig

Located in Hägersten, SE

Surfboard shaped coffee table designed and produced in Sweden during the 1950s.

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofa Tables

Materials

Oak, Teak

Greg Noll Redwood Balsa  Hot Curl Surfboard
Greg Noll Redwood Balsa  Hot Curl Surfboard

Greg Noll Redwood Balsa Hot Curl Surfboard

By Greg Noll

Located in Haleiwa, HI

Greg Noll shaped Hot Curl, 9’2 balsa/redwood construction, signed by the late Greg Noll (1937-2021) The Hot Curl surfboards (original designers: Fran Heath, John Kelly, Wally Froise...

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1990s American Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Fiberglass, Hardwood, Softwood

Dale Velzy early longboard (late 1950s)
Dale Velzy early longboard (late 1950s)

Dale Velzy early longboard (late 1950s)

By Dale Velzy

Located in Haleiwa, HI

Fully restored and meticulously preserved, it’s a remarkable artifact from the man behind the first commercial surfboards — ideal for display or as a signature addition to any seriou...

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Vintage 1950s American Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Fiberglass, Foam, Softwood

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Surfboard Coffee Table by Russel Wright
Surfboard Coffee Table by Russel Wright

Surfboard Coffee Table by Russel Wright

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H 16.75 in W 50.07 in D 22.57 in

Surfboard Coffee Table by Russel Wright

By Russel Wright

Located in Cookeville, TN

Gorgeous midcentury 1950s Russell Wright designed surfboard coffee or cocktail table with curved lip on one side.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Danish 1950s Surfboard Coffee Table by Grete Jalk
Danish 1950s Surfboard Coffee Table by Grete Jalk

Danish 1950s Surfboard Coffee Table by Grete Jalk

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H 17.72 in W 19.69 in D 47.25 in

Danish 1950s Surfboard Coffee Table by Grete Jalk

By Poul Jeppesen, Grete Jalk

Located in Shepperton, Surrey

A Danish 1950s surfboard coffee table by Grete Jalk for Poul Jeppesen.

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

A Surfboard Coffee Table by E.Wormley for Dunbar
A Surfboard Coffee Table by E.Wormley for Dunbar

A Surfboard Coffee Table by E.Wormley for Dunbar

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A classic 1950's surfboard coffee table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar featuring a pie edge and angled legs.

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Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Boat Tail Marble Cocktail Table with Brass Legs
Boat Tail Marble Cocktail Table with Brass Legs

Boat Tail Marble Cocktail Table with Brass Legs

Located in Hanover, MA

A 1950's surfboard or coffin-cut slab of Italian lightly veined white marble with asymmetrically placed tapered brass legs.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

Spectacular Rosewood Surfboard Table, Italy 1950's
Spectacular Rosewood Surfboard Table, Italy 1950's

Spectacular Rosewood Surfboard Table, Italy 1950's

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H 17.72 in W 59.06 in D 19.69 in

Spectacular Rosewood Surfboard Table, Italy 1950's

By Franco Campo & Carlo Graffi

Located in bergen op zoom, NL

Stunning 1950s sculptural form italian rosewood coffee table in the style of Campo Graffi's work for their company "home" or Ignazio Gardella .The moulded rosewood top has a wond...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Harvey Probber   Glass and wood Surfboard table circa 1950's
Harvey Probber   Glass and wood Surfboard table circa 1950's

Harvey Probber Glass and wood Surfboard table circa 1950's

Located in Palm Springs, CA

This table came from a house full of Wormley an Probber furniture and in fact it was placed in front of a labeled Dunbar sofa and chair. We have just had this piece authenticated by ...

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Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Glass

1950s Vintage Velzy Jacobs Balsa Wood Surfboard
1950s Vintage Velzy Jacobs Balsa Wood Surfboard

1950s Vintage Velzy Jacobs Balsa Wood Surfboard

By Dale Velzy, Hap Jacobs

Located in Haleiwa, HI

1958 Velzy Jacobs wooden balsa surfboard. Features the short lived “Surfboards by Velzy and Jacobs” laminate which was only used in the mid-late 1950s.

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Vintage 1950s American Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Fiberglass, Hardwood, Softwood

Peter Pepper Products Palos Verdes California Surfboard Candle Holders ca 1950s
Peter Pepper Products Palos Verdes California Surfboard Candle Holders ca 1950s

Peter Pepper Products Palos Verdes California Surfboard Candle Holders ca 1950s

By Peter Pepper Products

Located in Cathedral City, CA

Peter Pepper Products Palos Verdes California Surfboard Candle Holders ca 1950s Fun and original set of four 1950s wall sconces manufactured by Peter Pepper Products in Palos Verdes...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Candle Sconces

Materials

Metal

Danish Modern Travertine & Oak Surfboard Coffee Table by Dux of Sweden, 1950s
Danish Modern Travertine & Oak Surfboard Coffee Table by Dux of Sweden, 1950s

Danish Modern Travertine & Oak Surfboard Coffee Table by Dux of Sweden, 1950s

By Bruno Mathsson, Dux of Sweden

Located in San Diego, CA

Simple yet elegant surfboard top coffee table by DUX of Sweden, circa 1950s.

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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine, Brass

Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller, Surfboard Table ETR, 1950s
Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller, Surfboard Table ETR, 1950s

Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller, Surfboard Table ETR, 1950s

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Milano, IT

Charles and Rat Eames' table is reminiscent of a surfboard for its elliptical top. Original label under the table top. The low coffee table named ETR (Elliptical Table Rod Base) has ...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Early Charles Eames Surfboard Table
Early Charles Eames Surfboard Table

Early Charles Eames Surfboard Table

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H 10 in W 89 in D 29 in

Early Charles Eames Surfboard Table

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Dallas, TX

All original 1950's Herman Miller Surfboard Table designed by Charles Eames.

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Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Plywood

1990s Hobie Phil Edwards model longboard surfboard
1990s Hobie Phil Edwards model longboard surfboard

1990s Hobie Phil Edwards model longboard surfboard

By Phil Edwards

Located in Haleiwa, HI

Phil Edwards is a legendary surfer and surfboard designer from Long Beach, California. In the late 1950s Phil Edwards began shaping surfboards for Hobie Alter.

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1990s American Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Fiberglass, Foam

Arturo Pani Attributed Onyx Abalone and Brass Coffee Table, 1950s Mexico
Arturo Pani Attributed Onyx Abalone and Brass Coffee Table, 1950s Mexico

Arturo Pani Attributed Onyx Abalone and Brass Coffee Table, 1950s Mexico

By Arturo Pani

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Gorgeous coffee table table attributed to Arturo Pani, Mexico 1950's Onyx and abalone surfboard top sets on a solid brass spider leg base.

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Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

1950s Surfboard Coffee Table on Hairpin Legs Eames Style
1950s Surfboard Coffee Table on Hairpin Legs Eames Style

1950s Surfboard Coffee Table on Hairpin Legs Eames Style

By Charles Eames

Located in Miami, FL

Midcentury classic look with this period Surfboard coffee cocktail table on hairpin Legs. With a elliptical white formica top, white lacquered edge, raised up on four black wrought i...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

1950s "Surfboard" Coffee Table by Kurt Østervig for Jason Møbler, Denmark
1950s "Surfboard" Coffee Table by Kurt Østervig for Jason Møbler, Denmark

1950s "Surfboard" Coffee Table by Kurt Østervig for Jason Møbler, Denmark

By Kurt Østervig, Jason Møbler

Located in Berlin, DE

Amazing “Surfboard” coffee table by Kurt Østervig, with a long tabletop with sweeping teak veneer and cool, beautifully sculpted V-shaped legs. A real conversations piece.

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

1950's Danish Modern Sculpted Leg Surfboard Cocktail Table by Kurt Østervig
1950's Danish Modern Sculpted Leg Surfboard Cocktail Table by Kurt Østervig

1950's Danish Modern Sculpted Leg Surfboard Cocktail Table by Kurt Østervig

By Kurt Østervig

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Incredible large coffee table by Danish furniture designer Kurt Østervig (1912-1986). This very large coffee table is completely original including finish. It was well cared for wi...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Surfboard Teak Coffee Table, 1950s
Surfboard Teak Coffee Table, 1950s

Surfboard Teak Coffee Table, 1950s

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H 15.75 in W 47.25 in D 18.12 in

Surfboard Teak Coffee Table, 1950s

By Hopmi & UMS Pastoe

Located in Den Haag, NL

Oval Shaped like a small surfboard. Metal legs, comes with adjustable feet. 1950s.

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Charles & Ray Eames Early ETR "Surfboard" Coffee Table, 1950s
Charles & Ray Eames Early ETR "Surfboard" Coffee Table, 1950s

Charles & Ray Eames Early ETR "Surfboard" Coffee Table, 1950s

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Coronado, CA

An early and rare edition of the 'ETR' (Elliptical Table Rod base) known as the 'Surfboard' coffee table. Design by Charles & Ray Eames in 1951 for Herman Miller. Black laminated tab...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lowboys

Materials

Metal

C. 1950s Herman Miller Eames ETR Surfboard Coffee Table in Black Laminate
C. 1950s Herman Miller Eames ETR Surfboard Coffee Table in Black Laminate

C. 1950s Herman Miller Eames ETR Surfboard Coffee Table in Black Laminate

By Charles Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Buffalo, NY

This is an Eames ETR Surfboard Coffee Table, originally designed by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller in 1951. The table came out of a home in Rochester NY, which had a huge am...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Stylish American Walnut Floating Surfboard Cocktail Table
Stylish American Walnut Floating Surfboard Cocktail Table

Stylish American Walnut Floating Surfboard Cocktail Table

Located in Hanover, MA

Late 1950's blunt edge floating surfboard shaped cocktail table by Mersman with stylishly angular legs in the manner of Vladimir Kagan, Gio Ponti and Ico Parisi.

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Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

1990s Hobie Phil Edwards Model Longboard Surfboard
1990s Hobie Phil Edwards Model Longboard Surfboard

1990s Hobie Phil Edwards Model Longboard Surfboard

By Phil Edwards

Located in Haleiwa, HI

Phil Edwards is a legendary surfer and surfboard designer from Long Beach, California. In the late 1950s Phil Edwards began shaping surfboards for Hobie Alter.

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1990s American Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Fiberglass, Foam

Lovely Conant Ball Curved Oval Top Surfboard Coffee Table by Russel Wright
Lovely Conant Ball Curved Oval Top Surfboard Coffee Table by Russel Wright

Lovely Conant Ball Curved Oval Top Surfboard Coffee Table by Russel Wright

By Conant Ball

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Lovely 1950s Russell Wright designed surfboard coffee or cocktail table with curved lip on one side.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Maple

Dale Velzy Vintage Pintail Surfboard, 1950s
Dale Velzy Vintage Pintail Surfboard, 1950s

Dale Velzy Vintage Pintail Surfboard, 1950s

By Velzy Surfboards

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This fabulous all original surfboard is in remarkable condition for its age. Late 1950's Pintail Surfboard by Dale Velzy.

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Vintage 1950s American Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Foam, Fiberglass

RARE Fully Restored Velzy and Jacobs Balsa Wood Gun Surfboard, Mid-1950s
RARE Fully Restored Velzy and Jacobs Balsa Wood Gun Surfboard, Mid-1950s

RARE Fully Restored Velzy and Jacobs Balsa Wood Gun Surfboard, Mid-1950s

By Velzy-Jacobs Surfboards

Located in Los Angeles, CA

From the matched balsa repairs to the all original 1950s decal this 9 foot surfboard is a wonderful work of artistry.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Fiberglass, Foam

1950's California Surfboard Coffee Shop Sign
1950's California Surfboard Coffee Shop Sign

1950's California Surfboard Coffee Shop Sign

Located in Chicago, IL

Original porcelain 1950's California surfboard shape Coffee Shop sign.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Signs

Materials

Metal

Italian Surfboard Marble Coffee Table, 1950s
Italian Surfboard Marble Coffee Table, 1950s

Italian Surfboard Marble Coffee Table, 1950s

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H 13 in W 51.19 in D 16.54 in

Italian Surfboard Marble Coffee Table, 1950s

Located in Tarnowskie Gory, Sląskie

Italian marble coffee table, surfboard shape, steel base with brass ends. Original condition, small chip to the marble top.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Steel

Super Rare Dewey Weber Double Logo 'PIG' Surfboard, 1950s
Super Rare Dewey Weber Double Logo 'PIG' Surfboard, 1950s

Super Rare Dewey Weber Double Logo 'PIG' Surfboard, 1950s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

He went on to appear in nearly every surf movie of the late 1950s and 1960s. In 1960, he founded Weber Surfboards and opened his first shop in Venice Beach, California.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Fiberglass, Foam, Paint

1960s Hobie Surfboard
1960s Hobie Surfboard

1960s Hobie Surfboard

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H 126 in W 22 in D 2 in

1960s Hobie Surfboard

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Hobie: Hobie Alter started making surfboards in the 1950s. Hobie surfboards are still operating in the original business location in Dana Point CA.

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Vintage 1960s American Decorative Art

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1950s Surfboard For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal 1950s surfboard for your home. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and teak, every 1950s surfboard was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect 1950s surfboard — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each 1950s surfboard bearing mid-century modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one 1950s surfboard that is appealing in its simplicity, but Kurt Østervig, Digsmed and Charles and Ray Eames produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a 1950s Surfboard?

A 1950s surfboard can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,650, while the lowest priced sells for $525 and the highest can go for as much as $5,995.