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Industrial Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

INDUSTRIAL STYLE

Industrial floor lamps, bar stools, desks and other industrial-style furnishings have experienced a resurgence in popularity with the rise of interest in minimalist design.

It's a look that celebrates the past even as it suggests vigor, productivity and brawn. The newly chic industrial style of decor repurposes the simple, sturdy furniture of an earlier world of commerce — brushed-metal storage cabinets and display shelves, task lamps and pendant lights with enameled shades, work tables with worn wooden tops and cast-iron bases — and couples them with aesthetic touches emblematic of energy and optimism, from bright upholstery fabrics to flowers.

The rise in prominence of the industrial style has come hand-in-hand with the residential repurposing of former manufacturing and warehouse districts throughout the United States, Canada and Europe. In many loft apartments created in shuttered factories, the architectural envelope has been left intact.

Industrial-style interiors feature elements like raw brick walls, exposed steel beams and oak floors whose history is written in every pit and gouge. Iron and glass transom windows give definition and interest to small kitchen areas anchored by kitchen islands made of marble, steel and brass, while taxidermy or vintage neon signs serve as wall art in living rooms dotted with leather club chairs. Patina is the keynote to a decor in sync with such surroundings. 

On 1stDibs you will find industrial furniture designs that wear their age beautifully — and were built to last.

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Style: Industrial
Rare Ray Flores Black Leather Boxing Gloves c.1950
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Rare Ray Flores black leather boxing gloves with white leather thumbs. Original Ray Flores label and original drawer strings. Filled with horse hair. The leather is very soft ...
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Leather

Vintage Leather Everlast Training Boxing Gloves
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An original pair of Everlast leather training boxing gloves. Original label. Stamped "Mark XV Patents Pending" CREATOR Everlast, USA. DATE OF MANUFACTURE Mid-late 20t...
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Mid-20th Century Industrial Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Leather

Rare Antique Everlast Executioner Boxing Training Mask c.1920
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A rare antique executioner style full leather boxing mask. Designed to protect the wearer during intense training matches, the headgear has an interior metal construction. B...
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Leather, Natural Fiber

Rare Flores Black Leather Boxing Gloves c.1950
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Rare Ray Flores black leather boxing gloves with white leather thumbs. Original "Flores, San Francisco, CA" label and original drawer strings. Filled with horse hair. The leat...
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Leather

1950’s Leather Gym Pommel Horse - GYM Turngeräte Fabrik, Switzerland
Located in Bern, CH
Rare 1950’s Leather Gym Pommel Horse. Made in Switzerland. With height adjustable iron legs and solid wood handles. Beautifully patinated leather body. Heavy iron base with rubber fe...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Industrial Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Iron

Three Antique Petanque Balls, France, Late 19th Century
Located in Chappaqua, NY
Three Antique Pétanque Balls, France, late 19th Century. Solid wood center, covered in hammered, steel nails with accent brass and copper nails....
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Late 19th Century French Antique Industrial Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Brass, Copper, Steel

Vintage Marathon Leather Boxing Gloves c.1950-1960
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A pair of authentic vintage boxing gloves with reddish, brown leather. Each glove has gold leather piping. The leather is very soft and is good condition. Stamped "Marathon" o...
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Leather

Vintage Leather and Horse Hair Boxing Gloves c.1950-1960
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Vintage reddish brown leather boxing gloves filled with horse hair and an extra padding strip on the palms. The leather is very soft and in good condition. CREATOR Unknow...
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Leather, Natural Fiber

Antique Eastman Kodak "No. 1 Pocket Kodak" Folding Camera c.1909-1920
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A "No. 1 Pocket Kodak" folding camera. The body of camera is all leather with a leather handle and it folds smoothly closed to 1.25 inches. This camera has retained its orig...
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Early 20th Century Industrial Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Chrome

Disston and Sons Brass Back Saws c.1940s-Price per item
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Price per item. Vintage saws with hand carved wood handles, brass labels, brass screws and steel blades. Two have brass backs. CREATOR Diss...
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Early 20th Century Industrial Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Steel

Vintage Light Blue Metal Tool or Tackle Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage light blue metal tool box with handle and stacking trays. In original condition with visible wear, including enameled loss, discoloration and ...
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Mid-20th Century German Industrial Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

Large Kodak No. 2C Folding Pocket Camera/Leather Case c.1914
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An original large Eastman Kodak No. 2C folding pocket camera with red bellows. The body is wrapped in leather with chrome and brass accents. The camera folds to 2.25 inches. O...
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Early 20th Century Industrial Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Antique Atlas Strongman Iron Circus Dumbbell 65 Pounds Vintage Carnival Relic
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Ancient and heavily pitted iron dumbbell, weighs about 65 pounds. Maker and history remain unknown, at point of purchase I was told it came from a Circus.
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1920s American Vintage Industrial Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Iron

1890s Chilion Men’s Wooden Frame Bicycle by M.D. Stebbins Mfg. Co.
Located in Peekskill, NY
If you are a seasoned antique bicycle collector than you already know how rare a find this Chilion really is. All wooden wheel and frame antique bicycles are among the rarest. There ...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Industrial Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Wood

World War 1 German Military Field Leather Binoculars c.1918
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT World War l era leather wrapped and metal German military field binoculars. The objective lenses are 40 mm in diameter and their optics are good. The frame is a metal and the ...
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Early 20th Century German Industrial Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

Gymnastic Leather Pommel Horse Bench Top, 1930s
Located in Wien, AT
Pommel horse from former Czechoslovakia from the 1930s with beautiful patina, shortened to bench height 54cm and very good vintage condition. Completely restored. The iron feet are preserved. The thick leather has been cleaned and preserved. All of our premium vintage gym equipment...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Iron

Early 20th c. Walnut and Maple Inlay Croquet Mallet
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A vintage Walnut croquet mallet with inlay Maple wood. CREATOR Unknown. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1920-1950. MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Walnut, Maple. CONDITION...
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Brass

Giant Champion Cricket Bat, Trade Sign by N Cochrane
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Very rare extra large champion cricket bat by N Cochrane, Trade Sign This is an unusual piece it is in remarkably good condition, it is made in ash by the manufacturer to be used as an advertising piece...
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Early 20th Century Great Britain (UK) Industrial Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Ash

Antique Kodak No. 2 Premo Folding Camera c.1916
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An original Eastman Kodak No. 2 folding camera. The body of camera is all leather with that folds smoothly closed to 1.5 inches. This camera has retained its original finish...
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Early 20th Century Industrial Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Chrome

Antique Odd Fellows Ceremonial Mask with Hair and Beard c.1900
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An antique wire mesh mask used by members of the Odd Fellows organization. Hand painted with red and white painted eyes, cheek bones, nostrils, f...
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Early 20th Century Industrial Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Metal, Wire

Gymnastic Leather Pommel Horse Bench Top, 1930s
Located in Wien, AT
Pommel horse from former Czechoslovakia from the 1930s with beautiful patina, shortened to bench height 51cm and very good vintage condition. Completely restored. The iron feet are preserved. The thick leather has been cleaned and preserved. All of our premium vintage gym equipment...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Iron

Vintage Ping Pong Trophy 1951
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An original brass plated Ping Pong trophy. Engraved "B.A.B.C Father and Son Under 18 Winner '51". CREATOR Unknown. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1951. MATERIALS AND TECH...
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Mid-20th Century Industrial Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Brass

Vintage Radior Motorcycle Post War, French
Located in North York, ON
Vintage Radior motorcycle Post War, French. In original condition with Nervor Type C Engine. Sold as is, for decorative purposes or restoration interested enthusiasts.     
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1950s French Vintage Industrial Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Early 20th Century Leather Boxing Speed Ball, Wall Mounted
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Leather Boxing Wall Mounted Speed Punching Bag Wonderful vintage speed bag for the boxing enthusiast. The punching bag in vintage leather with our addit...
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

Vintage Enameled Light Blue Tool or Tackle Box with Handle and Stacking Trays
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage light blue metal tool box with handle and stacking trays. Label reads 'VEB Starkstromamlagenhau Cottbus', presumably a construction plant in Germany. In original condition wi...
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Mid-20th Century German Industrial Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

Set of Nine Vintage Steel Measurement Pyramids, Czechoslovakia, circa 1940s
Located in Zohor, SK
Rare accessory with a real history behind it. A metal pyramid originally used as a meassurement instrument at a sports field in Czechoslovakia since 1940s. The field was for ball and...
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1940s Czech Vintage Industrial Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Steel

Vintage Czech Leather Gymnastics Stool Bench Pommel Horse Top 1930s
Located in Wien, AT
This Czech gym stool or turn bock was produced in the 1930s. It has been shortened to a height of 50 cm. The iron feet are preserved. The thick cowhide has been cleaned and preserved...
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Iron

Vintage Czech Leather Gymnastics Bench Pommel Horse wooden Handels Top 1930s
Located in Wien, AT
Pommel horse from former Czechoslovakia from the 1930s with beautiful patina, shortened to bench height 50cm and very good vintage condition. Completely restored. The iron feet are p...
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Iron

Vintage Czech Leather Gymnastics Stool Bench Pommel Horse Top 1930s
Located in Wien, AT
This Czech gym stool or turn bock was produced in the 1930s. It has been shortened to a height of 50 cm. The iron feet are preserved. The thick cowhide has been cleaned and preserved and has a very nice patina. All of our vintage gym...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Iron

Large Vintage Gold Smith Leather Boxing Gloves c.1950
By Wilson Sporting Goods
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Original leather boxing gloves filled with horse hair. The leather is very soft and in good condition. . CREATOR Wilson Sporting Goods. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1950-1...
Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Leather, Natural Fiber

Gymnastic Vintage Czech Leather Gym Stool Bench Pommel Horse, 1930s
Located in Wien, AT
This Czech gym stool or turn bock was produced in the 1930s. It has been shortened to a height of 50 cm. The iron feet are preserved. The thick cowhide has b...
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Iron

Antique Leather Boxing Training Mask c.1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An antique executioner full leather boxing mask designed to protect the wearer during intense training matches. Beautifully worn thick leather with leather straps coming ove...
Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Leather, Natural Fiber

Vintage Leather and Horse Hair Boxing Gloves c.1950-1960
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Vintage reddish brown leather boxing gloves filled with horse hair and an extra padding strip on the palms. Vintage repair to one palm padding. The leather is very soft and in...
Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Leather, Natural Fiber

Vintage Brass Plated Cup Trophy with Bakelite Base c.1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A vintage brass plated cup trophy with a Bakelite base and brass plaque. Shown with life size hand model for scale. CREATOR Dodge Inc. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1940. ...
Category

Early 20th Century Industrial Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Enamel

1904 Mills Owl Strength Tester, Floor Standing Arcade Machine
Located in Peekskill, NY
Today in the world of collecting coin operated amusements, there are many machines which are classified as “unattainable.” These machines are either so rare that there are only 1-2 or no known examples today. This is one of the rarest as well as the earliest Penney Arcade machine...
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Leather Football Helmet c.1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Middlebury college leather football helmet. Hand block not included. CREATOR Uknown. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1940. MATERIALS...
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Leather, Plastic

Wood and Metal Throwing Discus circa 1930-1940-ONE LEFT
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Wood and metal discus available. The other two have sold. Antique wood and brass and solid rubber discus. Two are marked "Gill". CREATOR Gill Sporting Goods Company. DATE...
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Early 20th Century Industrial Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Brass, Metal

Gymnastic Vintage Czech Leather Gym Stool Bench Pommel Horse, 1930s
Located in Wien, AT
This Czech gym stool or turn bock was produced in the 1930s. It has been shortened to a height of 50 cm. The iron feet are preserved. The thick cowhide has been cleaned and preserved...
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Iron

Antique Japanese Leather Kendo Mask c.1920
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An antique Japanese Kendo leather mask with steel face guard and thick padding. CREATOR Unknown. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1920. MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Leather, Ste...
Category

Late 19th Century Antique Industrial Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

Vintage Wooden Sled, 1930s-1940s
Located in Uppsala, SE
Wooden sled with metal runners under the rockers. The legs and rockers have the original red paint and the seat has its original dark stained wood with ve...
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Mid-20th Century Industrial Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

Vintage Copper and Brass Plated Racing Car Trophy c.1940-1970
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A vintage brass and copper plated racing car loving cup trophy mounted on tiered solid Walnut base. Shown with life size hand model for scale. CREATOR Unknown. DATE...
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Early 20th Century Industrial Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Brass, Copper

Original ‘Ball Rack’ with Lignum Vitae Bowling Balls, Made to Order
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A three-row oak bowling ball rack comprised of twenty-seven (27) regulation sized antique lignum vitae; (heartwood) lathe turned bowling balls.
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Oak

Vintage Czech Leather Gymnastics Bench Pommel Horse wooden Handels Top 1930s
Located in Wien, AT
Pommel horse from former Czechoslovakia from the 1930s with beautiful patina, shortened to bench height 54cm and very good vintage condition. Completely restored. The iron feet are p...
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Iron

Antique Militaria Field Glasses Binoculars French Le Maire Style
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents Antique Militaria Field Glasses Binoculars 5.25 W x 2.25 D x 6.25 H unsigned Metal Glass Preowned vintage condition Refer to images
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Early 20th Century Industrial Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

Gymnastic Vintage Czech Leather Gym Stool Bench Pommel Horse, 1930s
Located in Wien, AT
This Czech gym stool or turn bock was produced in the 1930s. It has been shortened to a height of 54 cm. The iron feet are preserved. The thick cowhide has b...
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Iron

Czech Vintage Leather Gym Mat B, 1930s
Located in Wien, AT
This 1930s gym mat originates from former Czechoslovakia. The thick leather has been cleaned and preserved and features a very good patina. The mat is in a very good condition. All of our premium vintage gym equipment...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Leather

Vintage Cobalt Blue Metal Tool or Tackle Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cobalt blue vintage metal tool box with handle and stacking trays. In original condition with visible wear, including enameled loss, discoloration and...
Category

Mid-20th Century German Industrial Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

Patinated Curling Stone from USA, 1900s
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An unusual and finely patinated curling stone with a bronze handle and iron body.
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Early 20th Century Scottish Industrial Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Vintage Swiss Patinated Leather Medicine Ball
Located in Bern, CH
Vintage Swiss Mid Century Leather Medicine Ball with light patination. Weight: 2Kg's Diameter: 25cm's Great decorative item which suits all decorative styles, with functional use in...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Industrial Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Leather

1920s Distressed Leather Soccer Medicine Ball
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents Vintage Medicine Ball Patinated Leather Interior filled with vintage newspaper clippings. Original unrestored condition vintage patina. Shows wear and age. Previous...
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1920s American Vintage Industrial Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Leather

Vintage Gymnastic Pommel Horse in Leather
Located in Żory, PL
This vintage leather gymnastics horse was manufactured in Poland by a sports equipment factory in Warsaw. It has a manufacturer's plate underneath an...
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Mid-20th Century Industrial Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Steel

Vintage Chocolate Brown Metal Tool or Tackle Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage chocolate brown metal tool box with green interior, handle and stacking trays. In original condition with visible wear, including enameled los...
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Mid-20th Century German Industrial Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

Vintage Dark Green Tool or Tackle Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage green metal tool box with handle and stacking trays. In original condition with visible wear, including enameled loss, discoloration and scratches. Wear is consistent with it...
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Mid-20th Century German Industrial Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

Vintage Shell Motor Spirit Petrol Can with Bronze Screw Top Lid c.1940
By Shell Oil
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Vintage Shell Motor Spirit petrol can with bronze screw top lid and original red paint. CREATOR Shell-Mex BPL, London, U.K. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1940. MATERIALS...
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Early 20th Century Industrial Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Vintage Swiss Mid Century Leather Medicine Ball (No.2)
Located in Bern, CH
Vintage Swiss Mid Century Leather Medicine Ball with nice patination. Weight: 2Kg's Diameter: 25cm's Great decorative item which suits all decorativ...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Industrial Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Leather

Vintage Gymnastic Horse in Leather with Springboard, 1960s, Set of 2
Located in Żory, PL
This vintage leather gymnastics horse was manufactured in Poland in the 1960s. The set also includes a springboard. Please send us a message with your postcode to provide an accurat...
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Mid-20th Century Industrial Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Steel

Niels Larsen & Sons Suede Pommel Horse
By Niels Larsen
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A rare original early 20th century vaulting pommel horse in brown suede leather by Niels Larsen & Sons. The original suede has a wonderful, warm brown col...
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1930s English Vintage Industrial Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Leather, Wood

Gymnasium Leather Pommel Horse Bench Saddle Holder on Legs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Pommel Horse Beautifully Patinated in leather. The wooden legs and Blue metal Sabots with rings give this French piece a wonderfully patinated finish from years of use. The vintage...
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20th Century Industrial Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

Czech Vintage Leather Gym Mat D, 1930s
Located in Wien, AT
This 1930s gym mat originates from former Czechoslovakia. The thick leather has been cleaned and preserved and features a very good patina. The mat is in a very good condition. All of our premium vintage gym equipment...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Leather

Gymnastic Leather Pommel Horse Bench Top, 1930s
Located in Wien, AT
Pommel horse from former Czechoslovakia from the 1930s with beautiful patina, shortened to bench height 52cm and very good vintage condition. Completely restored. The iron feet are p...
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Iron

Industrial sports equipment and memorabilia for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Industrial sports equipment and memorabilia for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage sports equipment and memorabilia created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include more furniture and collectibles, seating, wall decorations and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, animal skin and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Industrial sports equipment and memorabilia made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and Czech Republic pieces 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 Wilson Sporting Goods, Coca Cola Bottling Co., Fisher Scientific, and LeMaire Paris. 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. Prices for sports equipment and memorabilia differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $75 and tops out at $85,000 while the average work can sell for $1,575.

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