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Mid Century Gym Equipment

Mid century Swedish pine gym horse
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid century swedish pine gym horse circa 1950. Good quality gym horse made by swedish company ab
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sports Equipment and Memorab...

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Pine

Mid century Swedish pine gym horse
Mid century Swedish pine gym horse
H 36 in W 31.75 in D 25.5 in
Large mid 20th century Scandinavian pine gym horse
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Large mid 20th century Scandinavian pine gym horse circa 1950. Here we offer a Swedish made gym
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sports Equipment and Memorab...

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Pine

Gym Wall Bars Restored, 1930s
Located in Wien, AT
This wall bar from an old gym was completely restored, the wood shows a beautiful patina. Whether
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

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Wood

Gym Wall Bars Restored, 1930s
Gym Wall Bars Restored, 1930s
H 116.93 in W 39.38 in D 7.09 in
Czech Vintage Leather Gym Mat B, 1930s
Located in Wien, AT
gym equipment has been carefully and completely restored, but without losing their original character
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

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Leather

Czech Vintage Leather Gym Mat B, 1930s
Czech Vintage Leather Gym Mat B, 1930s
H 4.34 in W 70.87 in D 41.34 in
Czech Vintage Leather Gym Mat D, 1930s
Located in Wien, AT
gym equipment has been carefully and completely restored, but without losing their original character
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

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Leather

Czech Vintage Leather Gym Mat D, 1930s
Czech Vintage Leather Gym Mat D, 1930s
H 4.34 in W 70.87 in D 41.34 in
Czech Vintage Leather Gym Mat A, 1930s
Located in Wien, AT
gym equipment has been carefully and completely restored, but without losing their original character
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

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Leather

Czech Vintage Leather Gym Mat A, 1930s
Czech Vintage Leather Gym Mat A, 1930s
H 4.34 in W 70.87 in D 41.34 in
Gym Leather Horse from Artis, 1960s
Located in Wien, AT
Manufactured by Artis in the 1960s in former Czechoslovakia. Height adjustable construction made of original blue painted steel tubing. The cleaned and preserved thick cowhide has a ...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Sporting Art Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

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Steel

Czech Vintage Gymnastic Gym Ring Training Workout III, 1940s
Located in Wien, AT
These gymnastics rings from a Czech gym were completely cleaned and the wooden parts restored and
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

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Iron

Czech Vintage Gymnastic Gym Ring Training Workout II., 1940s
Located in Wien, AT
These gymnastics rings from a Czech gym were completely cleaned and the wooden parts restored and
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

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Iron

Gymnastic Vintage Czech Leather Gym Stool Bench Pommel Horse, 1930s
Located in Wien, AT
nice patina. All of our vintage gym equipment has been carefully and completely restored, but without
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

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Iron

Northern European Midcentury Orange Metal and Brown Tan Suede Gym Horse, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Northern European Mid-Century Modern orange metal and brown tan suede gym horse, 1960s. Gym horse
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

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Metal

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1930s Leather Gym Box Bench
Located in Cimelice, Czech republic
Leather gym box from the 1930s. Good original condition.
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20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

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Leather, Wood

1930s Leather Gym Box Bench
1930s Leather Gym Box Bench
H 30.32 in W 52.76 in D 25.2 in
Leather Gym Mattress Czech, 1930
Located in Ceske Mezirici, CZ
The mat has thick leather in original patina in a very good condition.
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Vintage 1930s Czech Mid-Century Modern Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

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Leather

Leather Gym Mattress Czech, 1930
Leather Gym Mattress Czech, 1930
H 3.94 in W 70.87 in D 43.31 in
Mid-Century Leather and Pine gym bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage, 1960s, Mid-Century leather and pine gym bench. The bench is very versatile and can be
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

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Leather, Pine

Mid-Century Leather and Pine gym bench
Mid-Century Leather and Pine gym bench
H 15 in W 27.5 in D 19.5 in
Large Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Pine Gym Horse
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Large Mid-20th century Scandinavian pine gym horse circa 1950. Here we offer a Swedish made gym
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sports Equipment and Memorab...

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Leather, Pine

Vintage Leather Gym Vault
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original 1960's Gym Horse in Natural Leather with Original Vaulting Handles and Beautiful Patina
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

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Metal

Vintage Leather Gym Vault
Vintage Leather Gym Vault
H 47 in W 63 in D 29.5 in
Midcentury Swedish Pine Gym Horse
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid century Swedish pine gym horse circa 1950. Good quality gym horse made by Swedish company ab
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sports Equipment and Memorab...

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Leather, Pine

Midcentury Swedish Pine Gym Horse
Midcentury Swedish Pine Gym Horse
H 36 in W 31.75 in D 25.5 in
1940s Gym Leather Horse
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition with some signs of use - Patinated leather in good condition.  
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Vintage 1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

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Iron

1940s Gym Leather Horse
1940s Gym Leather Horse
H 39.38 in W 40.56 in D 30.71 in
Gym Wall Bars Restored, 1930s
Located in Wien, AT
This wall bar from an old gym was completely restored, the wood shows a beautiful patina. Whether
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

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Wood

Gym Wall Bars Restored, 1930s
Gym Wall Bars Restored, 1930s
H 115 in W 40 in L 115 in
Czech Vintage Leather Gym Mat, 1930s
Located in Wien, AT
This 1930s gym mat originates from former Czechoslovakia. It is made from thick leather and
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

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Leather

Italian Vintage Iron and Suede Gym Horse, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian vintage iron and suede gym horse, 1960s Horse in iron and suede, excellent general
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

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Iron

Italian Vintage Iron and Suede Gym Horse, 1960s
Italian Vintage Iron and Suede Gym Horse, 1960s
H 35.44 in W 35.44 in D 23.63 in
Set of Three Patinated Cognac Leather Covered Beechwood Gym Horses, 1950s
Located in Almelo, NL
old gym, this handsome piece of equipment is weighted for stability and has horse shaped hoof feet
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Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

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Leather, Wood

Gym Wall Bars Restored, 1930s
Located in Wien, AT
This wall bar from an old gym was completely restored, the wood shows a beautiful patina. Whether
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

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Wood

Gym Wall Bars Restored, 1930s
Gym Wall Bars Restored, 1930s
H 108.67 in W 39.38 in D 8.67 in
Gym Wall Bars Restored, 1930s
Located in Wien, AT
This wall bar from an old gym was completely restored, the wood shows a beautiful patina. The
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

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Wood

Gym Wall Bars Restored, 1930s
Gym Wall Bars Restored, 1930s
H 114.18 in W 39.38 in D 7.09 in
Czech Vintage Leather Gym Mat, 1930s
Located in Wien, AT
gym equipment has been carefully and completely restored, but without losing their original character
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

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Leather

Czech Vintage Leather Gym Mat, 1930s
Czech Vintage Leather Gym Mat, 1930s
H 6.3 in W 68.9 in D 43.31 in
Czech Vintage Leather Gym Mat, 1930s
Located in Wien, AT
gym equipment has been carefully and completely restored, but without losing their original character
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

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Leather

Czech Vintage Leather Gym Mat, 1930s
Czech Vintage Leather Gym Mat, 1930s
H 3.94 in W 43.31 in D 66.93 in
Czech Vintage Leather Gym Mat , 1930s
Located in Wien, AT
gym equipment has been carefully and completely restored, but without losing their original character
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

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Leather

Czech Vintage Leather Gym Mat , 1930s
Czech Vintage Leather Gym Mat , 1930s
H 3.94 in W 43.31 in D 66.93 in
Czech Vintage Leather Gym Mat I, 1930s
Located in Wien, AT
gym equipment has been carefully and completely restored, but without losing their original character
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

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Leather

Czech Vintage Leather Gym Mat I, 1930s
Czech Vintage Leather Gym Mat I, 1930s
H 3.94 in W 70.87 in D 43.31 in
Czech Vintage Leather Gym Mat II., 1930s
Located in Wien, AT
gym equipment has been carefully and completely restored, but without losing their original character
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

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Leather

Czech Vintage Leather Gym Mat II., 1930s
Czech Vintage Leather Gym Mat II., 1930s
H 3.94 in W 70.87 in D 43.31 in
Midcentury Distressed School Gym Lockers, circa 1950
Located in San Francisco, CA
About: This is an set of distressed metal school gym lockers with original number plates. Each
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Mid-20th Century Industrial Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

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Sheet Metal

Czech Vintage Gymnastic Gym Ring Training Workout, 1940s
Located in Wien, AT
These gymnastics rings from a Czech gym were completely cleaned and the wooden parts restored and
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Vintage 1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

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Iron

Vintage Patinated Cognac Brown Leather Gym Mat or Bedhead, 1940s
Located in Almelo, NL
This cognac brown leather gym mat originally used in the gym, now ideal in the home as a bedhead
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Vintage 1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

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Leather

Mid-Century Leather Gym Bench
Located in Cimelice, Czech republic
Leather gym bench made in the 1950s. It is in very good original condition.
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20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

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Leather, Wood

Mid-Century Leather Gym Bench
Mid-Century Leather Gym Bench
H 19.69 in W 51.19 in D 19.69 in
Mid-Century Vintage Leather Gym Bench
Located in Culverthorpe, Lincs
An original leather gym bench originating from the Czech Republic in the 1930s. It is in excellent
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20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

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Leather

Mid-Century Vintage Leather Gym Bench
Mid-Century Vintage Leather Gym Bench
H 19.3 in W 18.12 in D 51.58 in
Mid-Century Leather Gym Table or Daybed
Located in Cimelice, Czech republic
Leather gym table made in the 1950s. Original condition, patina.
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

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Leather, Wood

Mid-Century Leather Gym Table or Daybed
Mid-Century Leather Gym Table or Daybed
H 20.08 in W 69.3 in D 39.38 in
20th Century Leather Gym Mat
Located in Culverthorpe, Lincs
Fantastic leather gym mat from the Czech-Republic, dating from the 1930s. Great condition and ready
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Mid-20th Century Czech Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

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Leather

20th Century Leather Gym Mat
20th Century Leather Gym Mat
H 3.94 in W 43.31 in D 73.23 in
1940s Leather Gym Mat
Located in Cimelice, Czech republic
Leather gym mat made in the 1940s. Very good original condition.
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

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Leather

1940s Leather Gym Mat
1940s Leather Gym Mat
H 3.94 in W 68.12 in D 43.31 in
1930s Leather Gym Mat
Located in Cimelice, Czech republic
Leather gym mat from the 1930s, manufactured by Adam. It is in very good original condition.
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20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

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Leather

1930s Leather Gym Mat
1930s Leather Gym Mat
H 3.15 in W 73.23 in D 43.31 in
1940s Leather Gym Mat
Located in Cimelice, Czech republic
Leather gym mat made in the 1940s. The mat is in its good original condition with great patina.
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20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

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Leather

1940s Leather Gym Mat
1940s Leather Gym Mat
H 3.55 in W 72.05 in D 42.92 in
1930s Leather Gym Mat
Located in Cimelice, Czech republic
Leather gym mat from the 1930s. It is made from thick leather, nice patina. Very good original
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20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

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Leather

1930s Leather Gym Mat
1930s Leather Gym Mat
H 3.94 in W 43.31 in D 72.45 in
1930s Leather Gym Mat
Located in Cimelice, Czech republic
Leather gym mat from the 1930s. It is made from a very thick leather, good condition with patina.
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20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

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Leather

1930s Leather Gym Mat
1930s Leather Gym Mat
H 5.91 in W 72.05 in D 42.52 in
1930s Leather Gym Mat
Located in Cimelice, Czech republic
Leather gym mat from the 1930s. It is made from a very thick leather, good condition with patina.
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20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

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Leather

1930s Leather Gym Mat
1930s Leather Gym Mat
H 5.91 in W 72.05 in D 42.52 in
1930s Leather Gym Mat
Located in Cimelice, Czech republic
Leather gym mat from the 1930s, manufactured by Adam. The mat is in very good original condition
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20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

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Leather

1930s Leather Gym Mat
1930s Leather Gym Mat
H 3.15 in W 73.23 in D 43.31 in
1930s Leather Gym Stool
Located in Cimelice, Czech republic
Vintage leather gym stool from the 1930s, leather legs. It is in its very good original condition.
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20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

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Leather, Wood

1930s Leather Gym Stool
1930s Leather Gym Stool
H 19.3 in W 25.6 in D 15.75 in
1930s Leather Gym Stool
Located in Cimelice, Czech republic
Vintage leather gym stool from the 1930s, leather legs. It is in its very good original condition.
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20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

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Leather, Wood

1930s Leather Gym Stool
1930s Leather Gym Stool
H 19.3 in W 25.6 in D 15.75 in
1930s Leather Gym Box Bench
Located in Cimelice, Czech republic
Leather gym box from the 1930s. Good original condition.
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20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

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Leather, Wood

1930s Leather Gym Box Bench
1930s Leather Gym Box Bench
H 30.32 in W 52.76 in D 25.2 in
1930s Leather Gym Box Bench
Located in Cimelice, Czech republic
Leather gym box from the 1930s. Good original condition.
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20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

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Leather, Wood

1930s Leather Gym Box Bench
1930s Leather Gym Box Bench
H 30.32 in W 52.76 in D 25.2 in
Pair of Leather Gym Mats, 1940s
Located in Cimelice, Czech republic
Pair of leather gym mats in original condition.
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20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

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Leather

Pair of Leather Gym Mats, 1940s
Pair of Leather Gym Mats, 1940s
H 3.94 in W 71.66 in D 42.13 in
Set of Four Leather Gym Mats, 1940s
Located in Cimelice, Czech republic
Set of four leather gym mats made in the 1930s. They have been made from thick leather, very good
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20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

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Leather

Set of Four Leather Gym Mats, 1940s
Set of Four Leather Gym Mats, 1940s
H 2.37 in W 71.66 in D 39.38 in
1950s Leather Gym Mat
Located in Cimelice, Czech republic
Leather gym mat made in the 1950s. Very good original condition with great patina.
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20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

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Leather

1950s Leather Gym Mat
1950s Leather Gym Mat
H 4.34 in W 73.23 in D 41.74 in
1930s Leather Gym Mat
Located in Cimelice, Czech republic
Vintage leather gym mat from the 1930s. It is in its very good original condition.
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20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Leather

1930s Leather Gym Mat
1930s Leather Gym Mat
H 3.15 in W 73.23 in D 43.31 in
1960s Professional Gym Rings
Located in Cimelice, Czech republic
Professional gym rings with a frame made in the 1960s. The frame is made from painted steel, the
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20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

1960s Professional Gym Rings
1960s Professional Gym Rings
H 17.33 in W 29.53 in D 9.85 in
1930s Leather Gym Bench
Located in Cimelice, Czech republic
Leather gym bench from the 1930s. The top is made from thick leather, wooden legs. The bench is in
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20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

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Leather, Wood

1930s Leather Gym Bench
1930s Leather Gym Bench
H 19.69 in W 57.09 in D 23.63 in
1950s Leather Gym Pommel Horse
Located in Cimelice, Czech republic
Leather gym pommel horse with handles made in the 1950s. Very good condition with patina. Height
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

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Leather, Wood

1950s Leather Gym Pommel Horse
1950s Leather Gym Pommel Horse
H 24.41 in W 16.54 in D 70.08 in
1950s Leather Gym Stool / Bench
Located in Cimelice, Czech republic
Leather gym stool form the 1950s. It is in its original condition with nice patina.
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20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

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Leather, Wood

1950s Leather Gym Stool / Bench
1950s Leather Gym Stool / Bench
H 20.48 in W 24.41 in D 14.97 in
Leather Gym Mattress Czech, 1930
Located in Ceske Mezirici, CZ
The mat has thick leather in original patina in a very good condition.
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Leather

Leather Gym Mattress Czech, 1930
Leather Gym Mattress Czech, 1930
H 3.15 in W 70.87 in D 43.31 in
Pair of Leather Gym Mats, 1950s
Located in Cimelice, Czech republic
Pair of leather gym mats made in the 1950s. Very good original condition, great patina
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20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

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Leather

Pair of Leather Gym Mats, 1950s
Pair of Leather Gym Mats, 1950s
H 3.55 in W 71.66 in D 42.52 in
Leather Gym Mattress Czech, 1930
Located in Ceske Mezirici, CZ
The mat has thick leather in original patina in a very good condition.
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Vintage 1930s Czech Mid-Century Modern Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Leather

Leather Gym Mattress Czech, 1930
Leather Gym Mattress Czech, 1930
H 3.94 in W 70.87 in D 43.31 in
Leather Gym Mattress Czech, 1930
Located in Ceske Mezirici, CZ
The mat has thick leather in original patina in a very good condition.
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Vintage 1930s Czech Mid-Century Modern Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Leather

Leather Gym Mattress Czech, 1930
Leather Gym Mattress Czech, 1930
H 3.94 in W 70.87 in D 43.31 in
Leather Gym Mattress Czech, 1930
Located in Ceske Mezirici, CZ
The mat has thick leather in original patina in a very good condition.
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Vintage 1930s Czech Mid-Century Modern Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Leather

Leather Gym Mattress Czech, 1930
Leather Gym Mattress Czech, 1930
H 3.15 in W 66.93 in D 39.38 in
Vintage Leather Gym Boxing Wrestling Dummy Mannequin, 1930s
Located in Culverthorpe, Lincs
A rarer, smaller or child sized European wrestling dummy originating from the 1930s. It has beautifully worn and aged leather, intricate leather cross stitching on the rear side and ...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

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Leather

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Mid Century Gym Equipment For Sale on 1stDibs

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