This antique vintage 1960s wooden Super Surfer skateboard features metal wheels, making it a rare find for collectors of vintage skateboarding items. The “Surfer” model evokes a sense of nostalgia for the 1960s era, and its United States craftsmanship adds to its appeal. This unique sidewalk surfboard showcases the sturdy construction of early skateboards and is sure to be a standout piece for any vintage sports enthusiast.
Of the generation whereby they were marketing these as a cheaper/easier means to learning how to surf aka “sidewalk surfing”; Made all the clearer by the fact that this model is literally “Surfer” in a beautiful, cursive, red font. A piece of americana and a key moment in time for the evolution of the american skateboard! Imagine riding down a steep california hill riding these METAL wheels! 21″ L x 5.25″ W. Overall nice condition, with a very bright, vibrant, cursive red logo. Please note the faint scuff to the original shellac just above the “UR” in surfer. This skateboard was made in Jacksonville Illinois. However, before skateboards there were scooters, sometimes known as kick scooters and push scooters. Varied forms of scooters have been traced back to the early 1900s, most of them made from wood, metal, or a combination of the two. Scooters had anywhere from two to four wheels. Some of the wheels were metal and others were similar to the wheels on pedal cars. In the 1940s and 1950s, crate scooters made popular sidewalk vehicles. Most crate scooters were handmade. They were relatively inexpensive and simple for kids to construct by using a milk crate or wooden fruit box and metal roller skate wheels attached to a wooden 2 x 4. Eventually kids started removing the boxes and handlebars and just started riding the board with wheels, reminiscent of the famous skateboard scene in the 1985 film Back to the Future. By the early 1960s, skateboarding started luring participants from the surfer scene. In 1962 a southern California surf shop, Val Surf, began making its own brand of skateboards and struck a deal with Chicago Roller Skate Company for the wheels. The skateboards began to attract everyday surfers who could use the boards when they weren’t in the water, and thus the term “sidewalk surfer” was coined. Additionally, skateboarding gained popularity when Larry Stevenson, publisher of Surf Guide, promoted it in his monthly magazine. In 1963, Stevenson made the first professional skateboards using the Makaha brand and organized the first known skateboarding contest. That same year saw an evolution in skateboard design with the use of clay (also known as composite) wheels that replaced treacherous metal ones. Moving ahead, in 1964 surf and sailing entrepreneur Hobart “Hobie” Alter joined forces with Vita-Pakt company to make a line of Hobie skateboards; the Hobie line also sponsored several contests and professional skaters. Later that summer, the musical group Jan and Dean performed “Sidewalk Surfin” on Dick Clark’s American Bandstand, an event which helped further popularize skateboarding with mainstream society. In 1965, the skateboarding sport peaked as manufacturers tried to keep up with the demand, cranking out an estimated 50 million skateboards between 1963 and 1965. In May, the world’s first skatepark, Surf City in Tucson, Arizona opened to the public..
This rare vintage set of 1960s Belgium Perignem Amphora pottery figures is a unique addition to any antique collection. Made in Belgium, these ceramic figurines showcase the art pottery production technique and style of the early 20th century. With a rich history and origin, these pieces are a true representation of craftsmanship and craftsmanship from the era. Perfect for collectors or those looking to add a touch of vintage charm to their home. Super cool & rare!
Vintage ercol Windsor bookcase / rack Shelfing in solid Light elm (blue tag) Blond in good used good condition, quite a rare piece of ercol furniture. Please see all images for detailed description. Cash on collection preferred but through is ok if you are sending a courier. ====== PLEASE HAVE A LOOK AT MY OTHER ITEMS ======. This item is in the category “Home, Furniture & DIY\Furniture\Bookcases, Shelving & Storage”. The seller is “janzoor” and is located in this country: GB. This item can be shipped to United Kingdom.
Very beautiful, rare adjustable ceiling pendant lamp Onos Seitenzug by Florian Schulz Germany 1960s. Very high quality workmanship. This lamp has a heavy brass ball on the side to adjust the height. It gives a very nice diffuse light with the reflector screen and the small diffuser. Goes very well with the mid-century design over a dining table. The lamp is in very good condition. Brass with a beautiful patina, no dents. Works at 110V to 230V and is suitable for all countries. The pictures are part of the description. The lamp works and should be checked by a specialist before use. Brand names belong to the rights holders and are used here for description only. The item “Early Rare Florian Schulz Onos Counter Balance Pendant Mid Century Modern 1960s” is in sale since Wednesday, December 16, 2020. This item is in the category “Antiques\Periods & Styles\Mid-Century Modernism”. The seller is “muellerexclusiv” and is located in Haltern am See. This item can be shipped worldwide.
1960s Italian Old Timer Giorgio Ferrari Toucan Lamp – Rare. This listing is for the earliest example of the Italian Toucan Lamp by Giorgio Ferrari in its original orange and green colours – the earliest examples of this lamp did not have the manufacturers mark on the base. It retains its original flex and in-line switch and is in fully working condition. This lamp is now 60 years old and therefore I believe it is in good condition, with no burn damage to the beak, considering its age. It does however have a repair to one of the feet which I had never noticed until I took these photographs, where the plastic has at some point been flexed but not fully broken, which can be seen from the photograph of the base. The item “Rare Early Example of Vintage 1960s Old Timer Ferrari Toucan Lamp” is in sale since Wednesday, June 24, 2020. This item is in the category “Antiques\Antique Furniture\Lamps\20th Century”. The seller is “paulclang1230″ and is located in Clapham, London. This item can be shipped to United Kingdom, Antigua and barbuda, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Australia, United States, Bahrain, Canada, Brazil, Japan, New Zealand, China, Israel, Hong Kong, Norway, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mexico, Singapore, South Korea, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Bangladesh, Belize, Bermuda, Bolivia, Barbados, Brunei darussalam, Cayman islands, Dominica, Ecuador, Egypt, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Grenada, French guiana, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Saint kitts and nevis, Saint lucia, Liechtenstein, Sri lanka, Macao, Monaco, Maldives, Martinique, Nicaragua, Oman, Pakistan, Peru, Paraguay, Reunion, Turks and caicos islands, Aruba, Saudi arabia, South africa, United arab emirates, Ukraine, Chile, Bahamas, Costa rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Kuwait, Panama, Philippines, Qatar, Trinidad and tobago, Uruguay, Viet nam.
FASE PRESIDENT “PENDULO” LAMP. MID CENTURY DESIGN CLASSIC FROM THE ICONIC SPANISH COMPANY FASE. THE LARGEST AND MOST SOUGHT AFTER FASE LAMP. EARLY VERSION WITH THE LIPPED CHROME SHADE RING AND SOLID COUNTERWEIGHT (NOT THE LATER 80s LIPPED VERSION). BLACK METAL SHADE AND BASE, WITH SOLID TEAK STEM AND CHROME ARM. THE LAMP ROTATES 360 DEGREES ON ITS BASE. FULLY WORKING, BUT NOT CURRENTLY PAT TESTED. THE LAMP HAS THE ORIGINAL WIRING AND TWO PIN EUROPEAN PLUG, SO YOU WILL NEED A THREE PIN ADAPTOR. OVERALL THE LAMP IS IN GREAT CONDITION FOR ITS AGE. THE WOOD HAS NO SPLITS. THE SHADE IS DENT FREE. THE CHROME ARM IS SUPERB. THE COUNTER WEIGHT HAS A FEW DENTS/SCUFFS, WHICH IS NOT UNCOMMON WITH THE PENDULO (PIC 9). THE TOP OF THE WOOD STEM HAS MINOR SCUFFING (PIC 11). REPLACEMENT BOLT FITTED TO THE SHADE CUP (SEE PIC 10). THE PREVIOUS OWNER HAS PLACED A FELT COVER OVER THE PLASTIC BASE PLATE (PIC 12). THIS IS MOST COMMONLY DONE IF THERE IS A SPLIT/CRACK IN THE COVER. AS IT IS UNDERNEATH THE LAMP, IT IS NOT SEEN AND DOES NOT IMPAIR THE FUNCTION OR LOOK OF THE LAMP. THE PENDULO IS VERY LARGE AND HEAVY. I WILL SEND INSTRUCTIONS OF HOW TO RE-ATTACH THEM. PLEASE SEE MY OTHER LISTINGS FOR FURTHER LAMPS FROM MY COLLECTION. The item “FASE PRESIDENT PENDULO LAMP. RARE EARLY MODEL. 1960s MID CENTURY DESIGN CLASSIC” is in sale since Sunday, May 31, 2020. This item is in the category “Antiques\Antique Furniture\Lamps\20th Century”. The seller is “point.one” and is located in Accrington. This item can be shipped to United Kingdom.
FASE PRESIDENT “PENDULO” LAMP. MID CENTURY DESIGN CLASSIC FROM THE ICONIC SPANISH COMPANY FASE. THE LARGEST AND MOST SOUGHT AFTER FASE LAMP. EARLY VERSION WITH THE LIPPED CHROME SHADE RING. BLACK METAL SHADE AND BASE, WITH SOLID TEAK STEM AND CHROME ARM. THE LAMP ROTATES 360 DEGREES ON ITS BASE. FULLY WORKING, BUT NOT CURRENTLY PAT TESTED. THE LAMP HAS THE ORIGINAL WIRING AND TWO PIN EUROPEAN PLUG, SO YOU WILL NEED A THREE PIN ADAPTOR. OVERALL THE LAMP IS IN GREAT CONDITION FOR ITS AGE. THE WOOD HAS NO SPLITS. THE SHADE IS DENT FREE. THE CHROME ARM IS SUPERB. THE COUNTER WEIGHT HAS A FEW DENTS/SCUFFS, WHICH IS NOT UNCOMMON WITH THE PENDULO (PIC 9). THE TOP OF THE WOOD STEM HAS MINOR SCUFFING (PIC 11). REPLACEMENT BOLT FITTED TO THE SHADE CUP (SEE PIC 10). THE PREVIOUS OWNER HAS PLACED A FELT COVER OVER THE PLASTIC BASE PLATE (PIC 12). THIS IS MOST COMMONLY DONE IF THERE IS A SPLIT/CRACK IN THE COVER. AS IT IS UNDERNEATH THE LAMP, IT IS NOT SEEN AND DOES NOT IMPAIR THE FUNCTION OR LOOK OF THE LAMP. THE PENDULO IS VERY LARGE AND HEAVY. PLEASE SEE MY OTHER LISTINGS FOR FURTHER LAMPS FROM MY COLLECTION. The item “FASE PRESIDENT PENDULO LAMP. RARE EARLY MODEL. 1960s MID CENTURY DESIGN CLASSIC” is in sale since Sunday, May 3, 2020. This item is in the category “Antiques\Antique Furniture\Lamps\20th Century”. The seller is “point.one” and is located in Accrington. This item can’t be shipped, the buyer must pick up the item.
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