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Vintage Wood Skis

Vintage Style Ski Photography, Framed Alpine Ski Photograph, Scheidegg
Vintage Style Ski Photography, Framed Alpine Ski Photograph, Scheidegg

Vintage Style Ski Photography, Framed Alpine Ski Photograph, Scheidegg

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

Vintage Style Ski Photography, Framed Alpine Ski Photograph, Scheidegg. 'SCHEIDEGG', a modern

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Vintage 1930s British Sporting Art Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

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Paper, Wood

Vintage Style Ski Photography, Framed Alpine Ski Photograph, Quersprung
Vintage Style Ski Photography, Framed Alpine Ski Photograph, Quersprung

Vintage Style Ski Photography, Framed Alpine Ski Photograph, Quersprung

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

skiing photograph. The frame is black with a burgundy undercoat, the glazing is clarity+ premium

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Vintage 1930s British Sporting Art Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

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Paper, Wood

Vintage Style Ski Photography, Framed Alpine Ski Photograph, Haircut Sir
Vintage Style Ski Photography, Framed Alpine Ski Photograph, Haircut Sir

Vintage Style Ski Photography, Framed Alpine Ski Photograph, Haircut Sir

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

Vintage style Ski Photography, framed Alpine Ski Photograph, Haircut Sir. 'HAIRCUT SIR', a modern

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Vintage 1930s English Sporting Art Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

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Paper, Wood

Vintage Style Ski Photography, Framed Alpine Ski Photograph, Matterhorn & Skiers
Vintage Style Ski Photography, Framed Alpine Ski Photograph, Matterhorn & Skiers

Vintage Style Ski Photography, Framed Alpine Ski Photograph, Matterhorn & Skiers

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

Vintage style ski photography, framed Alpine ski photograph, Matterhorn & Skiers. 'MATTERHORN

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Vintage 1930s English Sporting Art Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

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Paper, Wood

Vintage Style Ski Photography, Framed Alpine Ski Photograph, St. Moritz
Vintage Style Ski Photography, Framed Alpine Ski Photograph, St. Moritz

Vintage Style Ski Photography, Framed Alpine Ski Photograph, St. Moritz

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

skiing photograph. The frame is black with a burgundy undercoat, the glazing is clarity+ premium

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Vintage 1930s English Sporting Art Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

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Paper, Wood

Vintage Style Ski Photography, Framed Alpine Ski Photograph, Nose Dive
Vintage Style Ski Photography, Framed Alpine Ski Photograph, Nose Dive

Vintage Style Ski Photography, Framed Alpine Ski Photograph, Nose Dive

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

'NOSE DIVE', a modern framed and mounted black and white photograph after an original 1930's skiing

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Vintage 1930s English Sporting Art Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

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Paper, Wood

Vintage Style Ski Photography, Framed Alpine Ski Photograph, Panoramic View
Vintage Style Ski Photography, Framed Alpine Ski Photograph, Panoramic View

Vintage Style Ski Photography, Framed Alpine Ski Photograph, Panoramic View

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

skiing photograph. The frame is black with burgundy undercoat, the glazing is clarity+ premium synthetic

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Vintage 1930s English Sporting Art Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

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Paper, Wood

Vintage Style Ski Photography, Framed Alpine Ski Photograph, Virgin Powder
Vintage Style Ski Photography, Framed Alpine Ski Photograph, Virgin Powder

Vintage Style Ski Photography, Framed Alpine Ski Photograph, Virgin Powder

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

skiing photograph. The frame is black with a burgundy undercoat, the glazing is clarity+ premium

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Vintage 1930s British Sporting Art Photography

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Paper, Wood

Vintage Style Ski Photography, Framed Alpine Ski Photograph, Courageous Jump
Vintage Style Ski Photography, Framed Alpine Ski Photograph, Courageous Jump

Vintage Style Ski Photography, Framed Alpine Ski Photograph, Courageous Jump

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

's skiing photograph. The frame is black with a burgundy undercoat, the glazing is clarity+ premium

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Vintage 1930s British Sporting Art Photography

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Paper, Wood

Vintage Style Ski Photography, Framed Alpine Ski Photograph, Liebe Im Schnee
Vintage Style Ski Photography, Framed Alpine Ski Photograph, Liebe Im Schnee

Vintage Style Ski Photography, Framed Alpine Ski Photograph, Liebe Im Schnee

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

skiing photograph. The frame is black with a burgundy undercoat, the glazing is clarity+ premium

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Vintage 1930s English Sporting Art Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

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Paper, Wood

Vintage Style Ski Photography, Framed Alpine Ski Photograph, Descent in Powder
Vintage Style Ski Photography, Framed Alpine Ski Photograph, Descent in Powder

Vintage Style Ski Photography, Framed Alpine Ski Photograph, Descent in Powder

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

's skiing photograph. The frame is black with burgundy undercoat, the glazing is clarity+ premium

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Vintage 1930s British Sporting Art Photography

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Paper, Wood

20th century Vintage Pair of Wooden Ski with Ski Poles and Boots, 1950s
20th century Vintage Pair of Wooden Ski with Ski Poles and Boots, 1950s

20th century Vintage Pair of Wooden Ski with Ski Poles and Boots, 1950s

Located in LEGNY, FR

-century mountain skiing. Made from solid wood, these skis display a beautiful original patina, warm and

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Vintage 1950s French Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

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Metal

Vintage Style Photography, Framed Alpine Ski Photograph, Opps
Vintage Style Photography, Framed Alpine Ski Photograph, Opps

Vintage Style Photography, Framed Alpine Ski Photograph, Opps

$254 / item

H 15.75 in W 21.66 in D 0.89 in

Vintage Style Photography, Framed Alpine Ski Photograph, Opps

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

'OPPS!', a modern framed and mounted black and white photograph after an original 1930's skiing

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Vintage 1930s European Sporting Art Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

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Paper, Wood

Vintage Style Photography, Framed Alpine Ski Photograph, The Lift
Vintage Style Photography, Framed Alpine Ski Photograph, The Lift

Vintage Style Photography, Framed Alpine Ski Photograph, The Lift

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

Vintage style Photography, framed Alpine Ski Photograph, the lift. 'THE LIFT', a modern framed and

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Vintage 1930s British Sporting Art Photography

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Paper, Wood

Vintage Style Photography, Framed Alpine Ski Photograph, Bavarian Guide
Vintage Style Photography, Framed Alpine Ski Photograph, Bavarian Guide

Vintage Style Photography, Framed Alpine Ski Photograph, Bavarian Guide

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

Vintage Style Photography, Framed Alpine Ski Photograph, Bavarian Guide. 'BAVARIAN GUIDE', a

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Vintage 1930s British Sporting Art Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

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Paper, Wood

Vintage Style Photography, Framed Alpine Ski Photograph, Davos, Parsenn
Vintage Style Photography, Framed Alpine Ski Photograph, Davos, Parsenn

Vintage Style Photography, Framed Alpine Ski Photograph, Davos, Parsenn

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

1930s skiing photograph. The frame is a hand coloured reeded wooden black frame. Black & white alpine

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Vintage 1930s English Sporting Art Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

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Paper, Wood

Vintage Style Photography, Framed Alpine Ski Photograph, Three Peaks
Vintage Style Photography, Framed Alpine Ski Photograph, Three Peaks

Vintage Style Photography, Framed Alpine Ski Photograph, Three Peaks

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

skiing photograph. The frame is black with a burgundy undercoat, the glazing is clarity+ premium

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Vintage 1930s English Sporting Art Photography

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Paper, Wood

Vintage Style Photography, Framed Alpine Ski Photograph, The Race
Vintage Style Photography, Framed Alpine Ski Photograph, The Race

Vintage Style Photography, Framed Alpine Ski Photograph, The Race

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

Vintage Style Photography, Framed Alpine Ski Photograph, The Race. 'THE RACE', a modern framed and

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Vintage 1930s British Sporting Art Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

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Paper, Wood

Vintage Style Photography, Framed Alpine Ski Photograph, Safety First
Vintage Style Photography, Framed Alpine Ski Photograph, Safety First

Vintage Style Photography, Framed Alpine Ski Photograph, Safety First

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

skiing photograph. The frame is black with a burgundy undercoat, the glazing is clarity+ premium

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Vintage 1930s British Sporting Art Photography

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Paper, Wood

Vintage Style Photography, Framed Alpine Ski Photograph, Bend Zie Knees
Vintage Style Photography, Framed Alpine Ski Photograph, Bend Zie Knees

Vintage Style Photography, Framed Alpine Ski Photograph, Bend Zie Knees

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

skiing photograph. The frame is black with a burgundy undercoat, the glazing is clarity+ premium

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Vintage 1930s English Sporting Art Photography

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Paper, Wood

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Vintage Rossignol Wood Skis
Vintage Rossignol Wood Skis

Vintage Rossignol Wood Skis

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Vintage Rossignol Wood Skis

By Rossignol

Located in New York, NY

A very fine set of vintage wood Émile Allais skis by Rossignol with Rudolph Lettner-patented steel

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Vintage 1930s French Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

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Steel

Large Vintage Ski Back Rocker
Large Vintage Ski Back Rocker

Large Vintage Ski Back Rocker

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H 51 in W 40 in D 31 in

Large Vintage Ski Back Rocker

Located in New York City, NY

Large vintage ski back rocker. Perfect place to sip hot cocoa, next to the fireplace in your ski

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20th Century Rocking Chairs

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Wood

Vintage Skis
Vintage Skis

Vintage Skis

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H 75 in W 2.5 in D 0.5 in

Vintage Skis

Located in Dallas, TX

Vintage skis (sold as pair), circa 1930 Two pair are available.

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Early 20th Century Belgian Other Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

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Wood

Pair of Vintage French Wooden Skis with Bamboo Skiing Poles
Pair of Vintage French Wooden Skis with Bamboo Skiing Poles

Pair of Vintage French Wooden Skis with Bamboo Skiing Poles

Located in Austin, TX

A fine pair of vintage French wooden skis with bamboo skiing poles of the style that were very

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20th Century French Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

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Metal

Pair of Vintage Patriotic Snow Skis
Pair of Vintage Patriotic Snow Skis

Pair of Vintage Patriotic Snow Skis

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H 74 in W 3.25 in D 3 in

Pair of Vintage Patriotic Snow Skis

Located in Santa Monica, CA

A pair of snow skis found in the midwest with original red, white, and blue painted stripes.

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Vintage 1930s American Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

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Wood

Vintage Wood Ski Hall Tree
Vintage Wood Ski Hall Tree

Vintage Wood Ski Hall Tree

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H 59 in W 12 in D 12 in

Vintage Wood Ski Hall Tree

Located in Chicago, IL

where a skier's heart resides with this vintage American hall tree. Crafted from four vintage skis

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Early 20th Century American Coat Racks and Stands

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Brass

Unique Pair of Vintage Decorative Water Skis by Aqua Wood Products
Unique Pair of Vintage Decorative Water Skis by Aqua Wood Products

Unique Pair of Vintage Decorative Water Skis by Aqua Wood Products

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This excellent pair of vintage water skis are stamped, "White Ash Water Skis by Aqua Wood

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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Nautical Objects

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Wood

Vintage Style Photography, Framed Alpine Ski Photograph, on The Alpspitze
Vintage Style Photography, Framed Alpine Ski Photograph, on The Alpspitze

Vintage Style Photography, Framed Alpine Ski Photograph, on The Alpspitze

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

after an original 1930's skiing photograph. The frame is black with a burgundy undercoat, the glazing is

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Vintage 1930s English Sporting Art Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

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Paper, Wood

Vintage Carved Black Forest Skiing Bear, Brienz Switzerland, ca. 1930
Vintage Carved Black Forest Skiing Bear, Brienz Switzerland, ca. 1930

Vintage Carved Black Forest Skiing Bear, Brienz Switzerland, ca. 1930

Located in Berghuelen, DE

A rare wooden carved sculpture featuring a skiing bear. Handcarved in lindenwood with naturalistic

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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Vintage Circa 1950s Wooden Skis with Bindings by Spezial Schichten Hohnberg
Vintage Circa 1950s Wooden Skis with Bindings by Spezial Schichten Hohnberg

Vintage Circa 1950s Wooden Skis with Bindings by Spezial Schichten Hohnberg

Located in London, England

Pair of vintage German Spezial Schichten Hohnberg wooden skis with bindings. In good vintage used

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Mid-20th Century German Rustic Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

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Metal, Chrome

Pair of Vintage 1950s German Schonherr Superspeed Wooden Skis with Bindings
Pair of Vintage 1950s German Schonherr Superspeed Wooden Skis with Bindings

Pair of Vintage 1950s German Schonherr Superspeed Wooden Skis with Bindings

Located in London, England

Pair of vintage German Schonherr Superspeed wooden skis with bindings. In good vintage used

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Mid-20th Century German Rustic Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

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Metal, Aluminum, Chrome

Set of Ski Equipment, by Heinrich Hammer, 1930s
Set of Ski Equipment, by Heinrich Hammer, 1930s

Set of Ski Equipment, by Heinrich Hammer, 1930s

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H 75.99 in W 3.35 in D 2.37 in

Set of Ski Equipment, by Heinrich Hammer, 1930s

Located in Lisboa, PT

antique skis in painted wood, come with kandahar and geze bindings with antique wood ski poles. The ski

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Vintage 1930s German Mid-Century Modern Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

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Metal

Combination Pair of Vintage Patriotic Water Skis
Combination Pair of Vintage Patriotic Water Skis

Combination Pair of Vintage Patriotic Water Skis

Located in New York City, NY

Combination pair of vintage 1970s water skis. Special 'Mike Suyderhoud' edition skis, from his

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20th Century Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

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Wood

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Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak

$672Sale Price / item|55% Off

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Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak

By Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and boucle. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. Model: Razorblade ...

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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Oak

Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool

Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool

By Bertu Furniture

Located in Oak Harbor, OH

Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...

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2010s American Modern Stools

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Wood, Oak

Panoplie Petite Iron Tripod Lamp
Panoplie Petite Iron Tripod Lamp

Panoplie Petite Iron Tripod Lamp

$925 / item

H 11.5 in Dm 6.25 in

Panoplie Petite Iron Tripod Lamp

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Petite iron tripod lamp with slender legs and tapered feet. New wiring and new oyster linen shade. Multiple available, sold individually. Takes one E12 base bulb, up to 25 W or highe...

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2010s Table Lamps

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Iron

Organic Modern Floor Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade
Organic Modern Floor Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade

Organic Modern Floor Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade

By Isabel Moncada

Located in San Antonio, TX

PATA DE ELEFANTE (LARGE) floor lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant‘s Foot– for the prominent shape at its ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Textile, Wood, Linen, Fiberglass

Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razoblade, Denmark, Oak
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razoblade, Denmark, Oak

Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razoblade, Denmark, Oak

$817Sale Price / item|47% Off

H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in

Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razoblade, Denmark, Oak

By Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and honey coloured lambskin. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. M...

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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Oak

Custom Made Oak and Velvet Bench by Kai Kristiansen
Custom Made Oak and Velvet Bench by Kai Kristiansen

Custom Made Oak and Velvet Bench by Kai Kristiansen

$3,196 / item

H 14.97 in W 46.46 in D 14.97 in

Custom Made Oak and Velvet Bench by Kai Kristiansen

Located in London, England

Bench designed by Danish master Kai Kristiansen in the 1950s and now produced under license by Dagmar. Hand-made to order, this upholstered bench has a fumed and oiled oak frame. Th...

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2010s British Scandinavian Modern Tables

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Mohair, Oak

Kai Kristiansen Upholstered Bench in Fumed Oak and Mohair
Kai Kristiansen Upholstered Bench in Fumed Oak and Mohair

Kai Kristiansen Upholstered Bench in Fumed Oak and Mohair

$3,526 / item

H 16.93 in W 46.46 in D 14.18 in

Kai Kristiansen Upholstered Bench in Fumed Oak and Mohair

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in London, England

Kai Kristiansen, a key figure in the Danish Modern movement, designed the Entre Series in 1956 as a modular collection of bedside cabinets, benches, and chests. Combining Danish desi...

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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

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Velvet, Oak

Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa

Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa

$10,221 / item

H 31.5 in W 106.3 in D 39.38 in

Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa

Located in Jesteburg, DE

Introducing the home collection.  An iconic, unobtrusive design. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium....

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2010s Belgian Modern Sofas

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Linen

Custom Round Mohair Velvet Ottoman with Oak Feet
Custom Round Mohair Velvet Ottoman with Oak Feet

Custom Round Mohair Velvet Ottoman with Oak Feet

$2,048 / item

H 15.75 in Dm 21.66 in

Custom Round Mohair Velvet Ottoman with Oak Feet

Located in London, England

Dagmar Design - Round Ottoman Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in a mustar...

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2010s British Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Oak, Mohair, Velvet

Glossy Cream Ceramic Chandelier in Antique Brass 5-Arm 42.5" DIA
Glossy Cream Ceramic Chandelier in Antique Brass 5-Arm 42.5" DIA

Glossy Cream Ceramic Chandelier in Antique Brass 5-Arm 42.5" DIA

By Lostine

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Five antique brass patina arms curve up from a ceramic cluster dish to five tall stoneware ceramic shades in a glossy glaze with a subtle off-white hue. With a fixed black walnut orb...

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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Wooden armchairs by Studio Glustin
Wooden armchairs by Studio Glustin

Wooden armchairs by Studio Glustin

$11,175 / set

H 29.14 in W 35.44 in D 29.93 in

Wooden armchairs by Studio Glustin

By Glustin Creation

Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR

Superb pair of armchairs in beech wood upholstered with a bouclette fabric. Creation by Studio Glustin. France, 2023

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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Beech

Slim Aarons 'Lounging in Verbier' (Slim Aarons Estate Edition)
Slim Aarons 'Lounging in Verbier' (Slim Aarons Estate Edition)

Slim Aarons 'Lounging in Verbier' (Slim Aarons Estate Edition)

By Slim Aarons

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Swiss Alps, 1964: This landscape photograph, captured by society photographer Slim Aarons, features holiday-makers taking in the sunset on a white snowy mountain top in Verbier, Swit...

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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Landscape Photography

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Lambda

Alpine Ski Photograph, 'Happy Skiers' Taken from 1930s Original
Alpine Ski Photograph, 'Happy Skiers' Taken from 1930s Original

Alpine Ski Photograph, 'Happy Skiers' Taken from 1930s Original

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

Vintage, Alpine ski photograph. 'Happy Skiers', a new mounted black and white photographic image after an original 1930s skiing photograph. Black and white alpine photos are the per...

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Vintage 1930s English Sporting Art Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

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Paper

Antique Alpine Ski Photograph, 'NOSE DIVE'
Antique Alpine Ski Photograph, 'NOSE DIVE'

Antique Alpine Ski Photograph, 'NOSE DIVE'

$94 / item

H 14.97 in W 20.48 in D 0.04 in

Antique Alpine Ski Photograph, 'NOSE DIVE'

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

Alpine Ski photograph. Taken from original 1930s photograph 'NOSE DIVE', a new mounted black and white photographic image after an original 1930s skiing photograph. Prior to being a...

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Vintage 1930s English Sporting Art Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

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Paper

Vintage Style Ski Photography, Framed Alpine Ski Photograph, Zermatt, Riffelalp
Vintage Style Ski Photography, Framed Alpine Ski Photograph, Zermatt, Riffelalp

Vintage Style Ski Photography, Framed Alpine Ski Photograph, Zermatt, Riffelalp

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

'MATTERHORN', a modern framed and mounted black and white photograph after an original 1930's skiing photograph. The frame is black with a burgundy undercoat, the glazing is clarity+...

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Vintage 1930s Swiss Sporting Art Photography

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Paper

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Vintage Wood Skis For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of vintage wood skis for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct vintage wood skis — often made from wood, paper and animal skin — can elevate any home. Vintage wood skis have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Art Deco and Mid-Century Modern vintage wood skis are consistently popular styles. Many vintage wood skis are appealing in their simplicity, but Rossignol produced popular vintage wood skis that are worth a look.

Finding the Right Collectibles-curiosities for You

Antique and vintage collectibles and curiosities can bring whimsy and wonder to any interior. 

Decorating with old scientific instruments, historical memorabilia and vintage musical instruments, as well as other authentic collectibles and curiosities that can be found on 1stDibs, presents an opportunity to create a unique, natural history museum-like atmosphere in your home that can provoke conversation as often as it pays tribute to how far we’ve come in understanding our world. 

And bringing collectibles and curiosities into your space is actually on trend — Wunderkammern, or curiosity cabinets, were all the rage in Europe during the 1500s and continued to have adherents there and in the U.S. in the following centuries. Today, however, they’re experiencing a real surge in popularity and influencing how many interior designers are furnishing and decorating homes — combining contemporary with antique, scientific with tribal, earthly with extraterrestrial, Les Lalanne tables with Flemish tapestries.

The original Wunderkammern were entire rooms filled with objects demonstrating their owners’ worldly knowledge: A proper one included artificiala or preciosa (objets d’art); naturalia (such as skeletons, shells, minerals); exotica (taxidermy or dried plants); and scientifica (scientific instruments), frequently alongside religious relics and ancient artifacts.

Pay tribute to a history of rich and diverse musical traditions that have taken shape all over the world by decorating your home with a collection of antique and vintage musical instruments — with a little help from strong hanging wire or some wall hooks, vintage brass instruments such as a gong, French horn or trumpet can help elevate a home office or complement the efforts you’ve made to ensure a welcoming vibe in your home’s entryway. Bells or antique wind instruments can add provocative metallic contrasts to dark woods as tabletop decorative objects.  

Create an intriguing focal point with Georgian scientific instruments, such as stick barometers with mahogany cases or lacquered brass telescopes. These items stem from an era named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who ruled England in succession starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign, which lasted until 1837). Just as there was beautiful jewelry produced during the period that today is coveted by collectors, there is much to be found in the collectibles and curiosities realm too.

Wanderlust, nostalgia and a shared love of good design are contributing factors to certain trends in decorating — just as vintage trunks and luggage have reappeared as furniture or home accents in a bedroom or foyer, decorating with globes, maps or nautical objects is similarly rooted in the allure of travel and a penchant for the stylish finishing touch that collectibles bring to our homes.

Find a wide range of antique and vintage collectibles and curiosities on 1stDibs.

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