Modern Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
MODERN STYLE
The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”
Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.
Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chair — crafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.
It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.
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Style: Modern
Men's Leather - Covered Bicycle Tobacco and Green
Located in Milan, IT
The frame of this eye-catching men's bicycle is covered in hand sewn leather, ensuring it will stand out and make a striking impression. Its high-qua...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Leather
1982 Moto Guzzi Cafe Racer V50 Italian Motorcycle
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
V50 Moto Guzzi Cafe Racer.
A wonderful Moto Guzzi café racer. This customised Moto Guzzi V50 is a lightweight, 500cc powered motorcycle with visual minimalism, featuring low-mounted...
Category
1980s English Vintage Modern Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
Lux Mini Hoops by Moniomi, Square Hand-Crafted Marble Basketball Hoop
Located in Miami, FL
These wall-mounted basketball hoops combine marble, onyx, copper and hand-woven cotton thread to pay homage to the ancient elements of their inspiratio...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Marble, Copper
XXII Moscow Olympic Games 1980 Porcelain Mascot Misha Mishka Bear Vintage
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Original vintage Soviet sport Mascot for the 22nd Summer Olympic Games (Games of the XXII Olympiad) in 1980 held in Moscow Russia, Misha the Moscow Olympic...
Category
1980s Russian Vintage Modern Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Porcelain
Women's Leather- Covered Bicycle Natural
Located in Milan, IT
More than a method of transportation, this women's bicycle is a collector's item. Covered in hand sewn leather, it will make a striking impression no matter where you go. It can withstand all weather conditions due to its water-resistant, natural wax coating and acquires a unique patina over time. A matching, handwoven basket...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Leather
Bomber Ski Heritage Carbon Size 180 in Wood & Carbon for All Terrain Exploration
Located in Rhinebeck, NY
HERITAGE CARBON 78
These powerful, precise skis are engineered with materials that offer an unparalleled combination of high stiffness and propulsion, thanks to the liveliness of wo...
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2010s Italian Modern Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
PGA Golf Tournament Autographed Lithograph, Certified Sports Memorabilia
Located in Miami, FL
Autographed PGA Golf Tournament 1991 - Crooked Stick Golf Course that was held in Carmel, Indiana. Titled "The Cinderella Story".
This lithograph is autographed by both the Legendary Golf Champion John Daly and pencil signed by the artist Donald Voorhees, Artist.
Certified.
The 1991 PGA Championship was the 73rd PGA Championship, held August 8–11 at Crooked Stick Golf Club in Carmel, Indiana, a suburb north of Indianapolis. John Daly won the first of his two major titles, three strokes ahead of runner-up Bruce Lietzke.
Daly, age 25, was quite arguably the most unforeseen major champion in modern history. He was the ninth alternate who only qualified after several others pulled out of the tournament. Nick Price withdrew for the birth of his first child and Daly hired his caddy, Jeff "Squeaky" Medlin. Daly's outgoing personality and "grip it and rip it" style of play made him an instant fan favorite. The PGA Championship was his first tour victory.
This wonderfully collectible lithograph would make a great gift.
Donald Voorhees has been recognized from coast to coast for his outstanding contribution to art and is the recipient of over 100 awards from such prestigious organizations as the Hudson Valley Art Association, the Salmagundi Club of New York City and the New Jersey Water Color Society. He has been cited for his work by the State of New Jersey.
The artist's works have been shown in museums throughout the country, including the Frye Museum, Seattle, Washington; the Edward Dean Museum, Cherry Valley, California; the Central Museum of Wyoming; and the Martello Museum, Key West, Florida. He has exhibited with the American Watercolor Society, Allied Artists, Knickerbocker Artists, New Jersey Water Color Society, Hudson Valley Art Association, Salgamundi Club, National Academy of Design, and the National Art Club.
His works are owned by many banks, corporations and public institutions througout the country including Sun Oil, Gannett Publications, Citibank, Hertz, Pfizer Drug and Bethlehem Steel. Prints from his Americana Series hang in schools, government offices and the Freedom Foundation at Valley Forge. His painting "Beckoning Still" is in the collection of former President Reagan...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Wood, Paper
Artist Edition Limited Edition Surf Board by Graham Gillmore for Beau Lake
By BeauLake
Located in Rhinebeck, NY
Limited Edition Surf Board designed by renowned artist Graham Gillmore.
In 2023 Beau Lake, the creator of the world's most beautiful paddle boards, collabo...
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2010s Canadian Modern Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Foam, Paint, Acrylic
Artist Series Bomber Ski BASQUIAT BLACK CROWN HELMET in Size Large
Located in Rhinebeck, NY
Artist Series BASQUIAT BLACK CROWN HELMET by Bomber Ski.
The iconoclastic spirit of the pioneering artist Jean-Michel Basquiat is expressed in the Black Crown Helmet, featuring his ...
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2010s Italian Modern Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Polystyrene
Vintage XXIV Olympic Games 1988 Seoul Korea Snapback Cap Hat with 24 Pins
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Original vintage South Korean Cap Hat for the 24th Summer Olympic Games (Games of the XXIV Olympiad) in 1988 held in South Korea, with 24 Pins of different countries and sports.
Some...
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1980s Russian Vintage Modern Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
1990s Bric's Italian Leather Canvas Tote Cargo Life Bag
By Fendi
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1990s handcrafted travel tote Cargo Life bag Italian leather Bric's Italy
Bric's Life Cargo Brown Duffle Weekender Canvas Carry-on Tote
Made in Italy
app...
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1990s Italian Modern Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Leather, Canvas
André Ricard 'Olympic Torch Prototype' for Barcelona 1992 Games, circa 1992
By André Ricard
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Olympic torch prototype (PT) in chromed plastic for Barcelona '92 by André Ricard.
Manufactured in Spain, circa 1990.
In good original condition, w...
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1990s Spanish Modern Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Chrome
Magnus Gym Weights Set N.1 (1, 3, 5 KG Weights) by Gio Bagnara
Located in New York, NY
GIOBAGNARA
Renowned for its elegant creations that convey luxury
without ostentation, GIOBAGNARA adheres to the
highest standards of craftsmanship. By pursuing
a philosophy that inco...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
Lux Mini Hoops Made by Moniomi, Round Handcrafted Marble Basketball Hoop
Located in Miami, FL
A playful and graphic layering of marble patterns that utmost depict the ALTIS aesthetics. Hues of blushes and burgundies are reflected amidst the marbles, hand-woven cotton and copp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Marble, Copper
Wicker & Bamboo Adult Tricycle
Located in Hudson, NY
This wicker and bamboo adult tricycle is sure to garner attention. Made in the 1980s, the steel frame is artfully wrapped with wicker and bamboo and com...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
Bomber Ski GUNPOWDER 95 BLUE BIRD Size 175 for off-Piste Exploration
Located in Rhinebeck, NY
GUNPOWDER 95 BLUE BIRD Skis in size 175
Designed for off-piste exploration in wide open terrain, these skis are suited for aggressive skiers with a passion for high speeds. Increase...
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2010s Italian Modern Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
Abstract Oil on Canvas Painting Horse Racing, Signed
Located in Miami, FL
Oil on canvas abstract painting depicting figures and horse races.
This bright and colorful artwork contains the use of bold, rapid brushstrokes and dynamic angles.
Signed.
Ar...
Category
20th Century French Modern Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Lux Mini Hoops Made by Moniomi, Square Handcrafted Marble Basketball Hoop
Located in Miami, FL
A playful and graphic layering of marble patterns that utmost depict the ALTIS aesthetics. Hues of blushes and burgundies are reflected amidst the marbles, hand-woven cotton and copp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Marble, Copper
Boxing Dummy
Located in Praha, CZ
Leather punching dummy on a heavy metal stand. Handmade in Czech Republic. Very good condition - no deffects.
Category
Early 2000s Czech Modern Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Steel
Lux Mini Hoops by MONIOMI, Round Hand-Crafted Marble Basketball Hoop
Located in Miami, FL
These wall-mounted basketball hoops combine marble, onyx, copper, and hand-woven cotton thread to pay homage to the ancient elements of their inspirati...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Marble, Copper
Ferrari 312 T4 down jacket with padded undershirt, Scuderia Ferrari, Italy 1979
By Ferrari SRL
Located in modena, Emilia-Romagna
Rare Windbreaker Jacket of waterproof fabric, padded with Polyamide and with cotton interior.
Polyamide padding was a technical choice because it has relatively low specific gravity,...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Fabric, Cotton, Nylon
Set of 2 Atlantis Special Edition Pieces: Helmet and Car, Estoril European Final
By Atlantis
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Set of 2 Atlantis Special Edition Pieces: Helmet and Car, Estoril European Finals 1994
This set of two Atlantis collectibles—a helmet and a car—was created as a special edition to c...
Category
1990s Portuguese Modern Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Crystal
Lauro Malusi Table Lamp and Sculpture Olive Tree
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Table lamp and sculpture belonging to the famous Italian cellist.
Measures in cm: Statue cm 40 Lamp cm 82 Basis cm 18 x 18
Notes
Giovanni Lauro Malusi was born in Cervia on Ju...
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1950s Italian Vintage Modern Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Olive
Vintage 53" Oversize Prince Pop Art Wooden Tennis Racquet Store Display
By Prince
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage 53" Oversize Prince Pop Art Wooden Tennis Racquet Store Display. item features a large unique size, "pop art" form, probably an original store displ...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Wood
DS-2878 Boxing Handstitched Leather Punching Bag by De Sede
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Leather punching bag DS-2878/60 by De Sede. Matching to the re-edition of the DS-2878, De Sede boxing fans can get their hands on a very special a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Leather
Vintage Hawaiian Shirt, Parrot and Floral Design, Men's X-Large, Circa 1970's
Located in Incline Village, NV
Cotton Hawaiian vintage shirt with flora and fauna theme of Hawaiian islands; including multiple parrots and abundant flowers in a multiplicity o...
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1970s Hawaiian Vintage Modern Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
Sculpture of a Boxer Signed Bertin, France, circa 1930
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Silver plated figure / sculpture of a boxer signed Bertin, France, circa 1930. Mounted over a marble base. Perfect for a box, sports wrestling fan.
We have specialized in the sale...
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1930s French Vintage Modern Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Silver Plate, Spelter
Magnus Gym Weights Set N.2 (2, 4, 6 KG Weights) by Gio Bagnara
Located in New York, NY
GIOBAGNARA
Renowned for its elegant creations that convey luxury
without ostentation, GIOBAGNARA adheres to the
highest standards of craftsmanship. By pursuing
a philosophy that incorporates traditional know-
how with leading-edge technologies, and offering a
limitless color palette of quality leathers and suede,
founder Giorgio Bagnara has been able to experiment
and push the technical boundaries of his craft in
order to create pieces that are both beautiful and
functional.
Launched in 1999, the GIOBAGNARA brand
has quickly earned a reputation for expert leather
workmanship, and its founder has become a key
partner for a large number of interior designers
as well as a select group of yacht and private jet
designers who rely on his specialized knowledge
to realize made-to-measure commissions.
In 2015, Giorgio Bagnara expanded his leather
goods portfolio with the acquisition of saddle leather
specialist RABITTI1969.
In 2017, Bagnara initiated a collaboration with French
designer Stéphane Parmentier, who was appointed
creative director of GIOBAGNARA and its affiliate
brands.
In 2018, the company’s portfolio grew with the
strategic acquisition of PIGMENT FRANCE...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
DS-2878 Boxing Handstitched Leather Punching Bag by De Sede
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Leather punching bag DS-2878/60 by De Sede. Matching to the re-edition of the DS-2878, De Sede boxing fans can get their hands on a very special accesso...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Leather
1970s Ritz Italora Italy Car or Boats Sport Set Clock Design by Da
By Italora
Located in Biella, IT
Ritz Italora Italy car or boats sport set clock design by DA in years '70
the clock is original vintage but is new in box with documents, very rare
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
Modern sports equipment and memorabilia for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Modern sports equipment and memorabilia for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, 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, wall decorations, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with animal skin, leather and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern sports equipment and memorabilia made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America 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 Adriano Design, after Jean-Michel Basquiat, Bottega Conticelli, and De Sede. 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 $110 and tops out at $27,000 while the average work can sell for $1,940.