Mid-Century Modern Leather Medicine Ball

Vintage leather medicine ball, with minor stitched repair, which in our opinion adds to the character of the piece. This ball is structurally sound, with wonderful patina that only c...

Early to mid-20th century leather medicine ball in good condition with wonderful patina that only comes with genuine wear and age, 3.1kg in weight. We invite you to follow us and...

The work of Ecuadorian furniture maker Angel Pazmiño has been internationally recognized since the 1960s, when he was part of an initiative by the US Agency for International Develop...

People like to use the term ‘apprentice pieces’ when referring to small pieces of miniature furniture,but more often than not this isn’t the case. But what is an apprentice piece and why are they often confused with miniatures? Here we aim to answer these questions! The majority of miniature furniture are in fact sample pieces used by travelling salesmen. Workshops would send out salesmen on lengthy country-wide tours, with a miniature of each piece on his sales cart. This meant the cabinet maker could use the smaller form to show off his skills, without the salesman having to carry a full size piece of furniture wherever he went. Using exactly the same skills and techniques as used on the full sized pieces, the miniatures offered a way of potential buyers being able to get a feel of the quality of goods the workshop produced, before committing to a purchase. Better than a flat ink drawing in a catalogue. A much smaller number of these miniatures are termed ‘apprentice pieces’. Apprentice pieces, although again a scaled down version of the workshops’ offerings, were made by an often inexperienced apprentice. They were given lesser quality materials to work with and the craftsmanship was often less refined. Antique miniature furniture...

Once described as 'the worlds most comfortable chair' this recently reupholstered piece in fine Italian black leather will surely bring out your inner Bond Villain. Appearing in orig...

This refined and sculptural translucent glass bowl was produced by Daum, one of the most illustrious glass makers of the period in Nancy, France, circa 1950. Daum was awarded a Grand...

Original patinated leather medicine ball with a branded manufacturers mark "Platura.

Original patinated leather medicine ball with a branded manufacturers mark "Platura.

Original patinated leather medicine ball from the 1950s.

Vintage heavy leather medicine ball. Great worn chocolate brown leather patina. Hand-painted team info or weight numbers on side.

Vintage medicine ball for upper body strength training features a tan leather hide with its original well-worn patina.

The medicine ball is part of a big collection from the 1920s-1930s, the time of the first gym enthusiasts in Germany. The ball is handmade and filled with horse hair. All balls are i...