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
Vintage Golf Clubs with Bag
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of Golf Bag and Clubs, 1930-1940.
Vintage Golf Set for Collectors.
Wooden Golf Walking Sticks, Sunday Clubs and Hickory Golf Clubs.
For decorative pur...
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20th Century Spanish Art Deco Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
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Metal
Museum Piece, SEVRES 1924 Paris Olympic Games Gold Medal Vase
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres, Octave Guillonnet
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
1924 Paris Olympic Games gold medal vase by Octave Guillonnet and Emile Louis Bracquemond at Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres, 1924. Height : 13.2"(33.5cm), Diameter : 6.3"(16cm). Sta...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
RONSON England 1929 Art Deco RonDeLight Table Lighter In Steel And Leather
Located in Miami, FL
A ball table-desk lighter designed by Ronson.
Very beautiful and extremely rare RonDeLight desk lighter, created in England by The Ronson Lighter Co. during the art deco period, bac...
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1920s English Vintage Art Deco Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
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Steel, Chrome
Vintage Leather Gymnasium Dummies
Located in Hanover, MA
Two leather wrestling dummies marked Ivan’s Wrestling Products around the five Olympic rings embossed logo.
Large 65 inches tall by 43 inches wide arm to arm. Weight approximately 13...
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Late 20th Century Romanian Art Deco Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Leather
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 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 approxim...
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Early 20th Century Hong Kong Art Deco Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Brass
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
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Marble, Bronze
Unique Antique Hand Crafted Bronze Golf Player in Backswing Sculpture / Statue
Located in Lisse, NL
Good size antique bronze golfer from the 1920s.
This stylish golfer in his 1920s golf outfit is an absolute joy to own and look at. Apart from the curved body posture the artist has managed to capture most of the details that one would expect when a good golf player strikes a ball with a small wood. Although in this day and age there are players such as Scottie Scheffler who have their own idea of what a perfect golf swing should look like. Unfortunately, we cannot find a signature on the base or anywhere else on this rare antique golf statue...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Bronze, Metal
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
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Silver Plate, Brass
Broadway
Located in London, GB
Original Swedish film poster for the 1929 musical Broadway.
This film was directed by Pal Fejos and starred Glenn Tryon, Evelyn Brent and Merna Kennedy.
This stunning Swedish poster ...
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1920s Swedish Vintage Art Deco Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
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
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
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
Vintage Metal Fencing Set 3 Swords and Leather Lined Face Mask - 4 Pcs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Metal Fencing Set 3 Swords and Leather Lined Face Mask - 4 Pcs. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: Longest sword; 40" H x 5.5" W x 5.5" D.
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
Charles Lemoyne Art Deco Bronze The Finish Runner Sports Sculpture, circa 1920
By Lemoyne a Paris
Located in Atlanta, GA
French artist Charles Lemoyne designed this stunning, tall sports memorabilia sculpture. The figurine boasts a cast bronze finish line runner. The typical Art Deco model is detailed ...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Stone, Marble, Bronze
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
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
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
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
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
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
Hermes Luxury Vintage Stirrup Polo / Equestrian Trophy, France, 1940s
By Hermès
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Hermes Luxury Vintage Stirrup Polo / Equestrian Trophy, France, 1940s.
Equestrian / Polo / Racing horse Motifs.
Unusual 20th century gift.
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
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
"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
Materials
Paper
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
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
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
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.
We have specialized ...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Solid Silver Cufflinks, Enameled with Hunting Dogs
Located in Roma, IT
I am offering for sale a splendid pair of cufflinks made in Italy around the mid-20th century, as evidenced by the silver hallmark with the wording "800"
Hand enamelled, they are fin...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Silver
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
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 sterling silver trophy cup and cover made by Mappin & Webb in 1936
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1936 by Mappin & Webb, this striking, Sterling Silver Trophy Cup & Cover, is in the Art Deco taste, and features models of rampant lions holding shields wi...
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1930s English Vintage Art Deco Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Sterling Silver
BENEY 1940 Art Deco Penge Model Petrol Pocket Lighter In Chromed Steel
Located in Miami, FL
Petrol pocket lighter designed by Robert Ernest Beney.
This is an unusual petrol pocket lighter, created in London England by the Beney company back in the 1940. This lighter is the Penge semiautomatic model and has been crafted with modernist art deco patterns in solid chromed steel with engine turned geometric designs. The lighter is in near mint condition with very little trace of use. This lighter is a treasure from the past, that embodies the elegance and style of its era, making it a must-have for collectors and enthusiasts alike.
Brand & Model: Beney, Penge
Mechanism: Petrol, push button semi-automatic.
Material: Chrome, steel and brass.
Year: 1940-1946.
Weight: 49.5 Grams, (31.75 Dwt).
Measurements: 53 mm by 40 mm by 10 mm (2.09 x 1.58 x 0.39 Inches).
Hallmarks: The lighter is stamped at the base with British marks and signed in full, "BENEY PENGE MODEL MADE IN ENGLAND".
The Beney Company
The Beney Company was founded by Robert Ernest Beney in 1918, who invented and sold the first Beney mechanical lighter in 1919, three years prior to Dunhill. Beney also designed an automatic mechanism for Dunhill's hunting horn lighter...
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1940s English Vintage Art Deco Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Brass, Steel, Chrome
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
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
"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
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
Table Tennis Shield Trophy, Art Deco Trophy, Chelmsford
Located in Godshill, 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
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.