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Antique Dumbbells

Cut Crystal Dumbbell Carving Knife Rest
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A cut crystal, faceted Dumbbell shaped knife rest, circa early to mid 19th Century. A large rest
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Early 19th Century American American Classical Antique Dumbbells

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Crystal

Antique Cut Crystal Dumbbell Carving Knife Rest
Cut Crystal Dumbbell Carving Knife Rest
$120
H 2 in W 2 in D 4.25 in
Antique 15ct Gold Edwardian Torpedo Dumbbell Cufflinks
Located in Brighton, GB
& Dumbbell Shaped, Yellow Gold Cufflink. Beautifully Made with a Floral Design to The Torpedo & Twisted Gold
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Dumbbells

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Gold, 15k Gold

Antique 15ct Gold Edwardian Dumbbell Cufflinks, Circa 1880
Located in Brighton, GB
15ct yellow gold, each formed as a miniature dumbbell with spherical terminals and a central
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Dumbbells

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Gold, 15k Gold

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
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1920s American Industrial Antique Dumbbells

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Iron

Pair of Antique 1 lb. Wood Dumbbells or Hand Weights - Unsigned - Circa 1900
Located in Chatham, ON
Pair of antique 1 lb. wood dumbbells or hand weights - unsigned - United States (likely) - circa
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Early 20th Century American Victorian Antique Dumbbells

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Wood

Sterling Silver Knife Rest
By Redlich Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
supports connected by a horizontal bar or rod. The shape resembles a miniature dumbbell or a bridge
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1920s American Antique Dumbbells

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Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Knife Rest
Sterling Silver Knife Rest
$325
H 1.5 in W 4 in D 1.5 in
Pair Antique Candlesticks modelled as Performing Bears
Located in Montreal, QC
realistic. Each bear is surrounded by various circus objects such as knives, pins, dumbbells and circus
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Early 20th Century Austrian Black Forest Antique Dumbbells

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Metal

Antique Persian Malayer Runner, Blue Field, Red and Gold Borders, circa 1920s
Located in New York, NY
The navy field shows open angular "dumbbell" cartouches with palmette and octo foil ornaments
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1920s Persian Malayer Antique Dumbbells

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Wool

Dumbell Lignum Vitae Weight Training Fixed
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
, coloring, patina, density and toughness The dumbbell is a free weight used in weight training for
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Dumbbells

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Wood

Antique Cannetille and Filigree 14 Karat Gold Openwork Cufflinks
Located in Rotterdam, NL
button in the center. The filigree balls are attached to gold ring shafts that connect to the dumbbell
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Early 20th Century Dutch Antique Dumbbells

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14k Gold

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Antique Cufflinks of Dumbbell Indian Club in 18 Carat Gold, English circa 1870
Located in London, GB
dumbbells with chain link connections,English c,1870-80 A fine pair of antique cufflinks in a soft coloured
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1870s British High Victorian Antique Dumbbells

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18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Newcastle Light Baluster, England C1765
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
bowl sits on a composite stem, consisting of a dumbbell on a double-spiral opaque twist around a gauze
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Mid-18th Century British Neoclassical Antique Dumbbells

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Blown Glass

Edwardian Nautical Cufflinks with Anchor in 15 Carat Gold, English, circa 1910
Located in London, GB
link with a bar in the shape of a dumbbell connection. Measures 17mm in height. Antique piece over 100
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1910s British Edwardian Antique Dumbbells

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Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Authentic Metal Dumbbells
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Pair of original York dumbbells. 40 pounds.
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Early 20th Century Antique Dumbbells

Authentic Metal Dumbbells
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Pair of original York dumbbells. 50 pounds.
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Early 20th Century American Antique Dumbbells

Authentic Metal Dumbbells
Authentic Metal Dumbbells
H 16.5 in Dm 6 in
Large Lignum Vitae Dumbbell
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Antique Wooden Exercise Dumbbell. A great wooden dumbbell made from Lignum vitae with good patina
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Early 1900s English Antique Dumbbells

Large Lignum Vitae Dumbbell
Large Lignum Vitae Dumbbell
H 15.56 in W 0.04 in D 0.04 in
Vintage Wooden Dumbbell Set, 1890s
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is a set of vintage wooden dumbbells. The dumbbells are fixed-weight and constructed of
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1890s American Antique Dumbbells

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Wood

Vintage Wooden Dumbbell Set, 1890s
Vintage Wooden Dumbbell Set, 1890s
H 3 in W 10.5 in D 3 in
Authentic York Dumbbells 65 Pounds
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Pair of original York dumbbells.
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Early 20th Century American Antique Dumbbells

Authentic York Dumbbells 65 Pounds
Authentic York Dumbbells 65 Pounds
H 16.5 in Dm 6 in L 16.5 in
Tiffany Co. Sterling Silver Dimpled Dumbbell Baby Rattle
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Tiffany & Co. sterling silver dumbbell baby rattle. This is a beautiful and charming sterling
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Early 20th Century American Antique Dumbbells

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Sterling Silver

Cut Crystal 19th Century Dumbbell Knife Rests, Mixed Selection of Four
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A mixed selection of four cut crystal dumbbell knife rests, mid-late 19th century. Star-cut end
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Mid-19th Century English Belle Époque Antique Dumbbells

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Crystal

9ct Yellow Gold Stamped Edwardian Faceted Belcher Link Bracelet Dumbbell T- Bar
Located in Brighton, GB
bracelet is secured with a swivel clasp and features a fabulous dumbbell t-bar. The soft and subtle hue of
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Dumbbells

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9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Wooden Dumbell Set
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is a set of vintage wooden dumbbells. The dumbbells are fixed-weight and constructed of
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1890s American Antique Dumbbells

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Wood

Vintage Wooden Dumbell Set
Vintage Wooden Dumbell Set
H 3 in W 10.63 in D 3 in
Early 19th Century Chinese Ishi Sashi Martial Arts Weight
Located in Chicago, IL
shaped like ancient Chinese locks but were used much like modern dumbbells. Students would grip the
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Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Dumbbells

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Limestone

Pair of 19th Century Ishi Sashi Martial Arts Weights
Located in Chicago, IL
function and method of lifting are similar to modern dumbbells: martial arts students grip Ishi Sashi and
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Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Dumbbells

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Limestone

19th Century Chinese "Ishi Sashi" Martial Arts Weight XV
Located in Chicago, IL
lifting are similar to modern dumbbells: Martial Arts students grip Ishi Sashi and either swings the
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Dumbbells

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Limestone

Antique 1900s Pair of Wooden Hand Weights
Located in San Diego, CA
Antique and with patina, pair of late 19th century wood dumbbells with fine carved detailing rings
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Early 1900s American American Craftsman Antique Dumbbells

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Wood

Antique 9ct Rose Gold Victorian 17 3/4 Inch Fancy Rolo Link T-bar Chain Necklace
Located in Brighton, GB
of light and texture. The piece is finished with a charming 22.5mm dumbbell-style T-bar, adding a
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Dumbbells

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9k Gold, Rose Gold

Authentic York Dumbbells
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Pair of original York dumbbells. 70 pounds.
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Early 20th Century American Antique Dumbbells

Authentic York Dumbbells
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Pair of original York dumbbells, 60 pounds.
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Early 20th Century American Antique Dumbbells

Authentic York Dumbbells 75 Pounds
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Pair of original York dumbbells.
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Early 20th Century American Antique Dumbbells

Victorian 18 Karat Gold Dumbbell Cufflinks
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
A fine pair of Victorian dumbbell cufflinks modelled in 18 karat yellow gold.
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19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Dumbbells

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18k Gold

Pair of Charming 1lbs. Dumbbell Weights
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Pair of charming Spalding 1lbs. Weights Dumbbell exercise weights with stripes and "Spalding
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Early 20th Century American Antique Dumbbells

Antique Iron Dumbbell Mounted on Custom Stand
Located in New York, NY
A sculptural antique iron dumbbell mounted on a custom metal base. Weighs 40 pounds--"40" is
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Early 20th Century American Antique Dumbbells

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Iron

Pairs of Antique Wooden Dumbbell Hand Weights
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1lb, maple, dumbbell, hand weights by Standard can be cleaned up to a degree but look great
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Early 20th Century American Sporting Art Antique Dumbbells

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Maple

Antique Sculpture of a Male Nude Athlete with dumbbell by Peleschka 1900
By Franz Peleschka 1
Located in Antwerp, BE
Antique sculpture of a male nude athlete with dumbbell. By 
F. Peleschka Signature/ Marks
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Antique Dumbbells

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Marble, Bronze

Six Early 20th Century Wooden Dumbbell Exercise Gym Hand Weight, circa 1930, Set
Located in San Francisco, CA
Set of six early 20th century wooden dumbbell exercise gym hand weight, circa 1930 Each dumbbell
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Early 20th Century American Antique Dumbbells

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Wood

Collection of Antique Wooden Excercise Barbells, circa 1930
Located in San Francisco, CA
About A collection of 7 turn of the century solid wooden exercise barbells/dumbbells with carved
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Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Dumbbells

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Wood

Pair of Very Large French Art Deco Bronze and Mahogany Bookends
Located in Miami, FL
dumbbells. They will look wonderful on a large dresser, nightstand, mantel, or shelf to display your
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Dumbbells

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Bronze

Art Deco Fortune Magazine Cover February 1936
Located in Dallas, TX
domes and use a “dumbbell” design similar to the Mark II-VI projectors, where two smaller starballs for
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Dumbbells

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Paper

Art Deco Fortune Magazine Cover February 1936
Art Deco Fortune Magazine Cover February 1936
H 23.75 in W 19.75 in D 0.75 in
Antique Juggling Pins and Dumbbells
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique hand painted wooden juggling pins and dumbbells.
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Dumbbells

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Wood

Great Collection of Vintage Wood Dumbbells
Located in Hudson, NY
65 pairs from the 1900s- 1950s. Various sizes, colors, and condition. From various makers as well, including Spalding, Leacock, and Standard.
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Early 1900s American Industrial Antique Dumbbells

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Wood

Great Collection of Vintage Wood Dumbbells
Great Collection of Vintage Wood Dumbbells
H 4 in W 13 in D 4 in L 4 in
Two Art Deco Painted Cast Iron Exercise Dumbbells
Located in Essex, MA
cast iron dumbbells with old gold paint and the number 10 in relief and painted red on each one. The
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1920s American Art Deco Antique Dumbbells

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Iron

Antique Victorian Gold Bullet Dumbbell Cufflinks Chester Hallmark
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
are genuine Victorian, Circa 1890. The wonderful Cufflinks display a Gold Bullet and Dumbbell
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1890s British Victorian Antique Dumbbells

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9k Gold, Rose Gold

19th Century Figural Trade Sign
Located in New York, NY
A figural dumbbell that once hung outside a turn of the century gymnasium. A great piece of
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19th Century American Antique Dumbbells

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Wood

Exceptional Kingwood, Rosewood and Exotically Timbered Centre Table
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
marquetry top of foliage and flowers. The sides of serpentine dumbbell form gently inlaid with floral leaves.     
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19th Century English Antique Dumbbells

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Kingwood

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Bronze Bottle Opener, Woman Body Figure, 1970s
Located in ROUEN, Normandie
Bronze Bottle Opener, Woman Body Figure, 1970s Nice and original bottle opener, figuring a nude woman or goddess. Perfect to add to any set of kitchen accessories ! Beautiful pati...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Antique Dumbbells

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Brass

Bronze Bottle Opener, Woman Body Figure, 1970s
Bronze Bottle Opener, Woman Body Figure, 1970s
$256 Sale Price
20% Off
H 4.73 in W 1.38 in D 0.99 in
Vintage 70s Adidas Tennis Racket bag
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Vintage 70s Adidas Tennis Racket bag Sport - collectible - Vintage Measures : 74x12cm H:33cm Materials : Imitation leather - fabric - metal Wear consistent with age and use : See P...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Antique Dumbbells

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Faux Leather

Vintage 70s Adidas Tennis Racket bag
Vintage 70s Adidas Tennis Racket bag
$462
H 13 in W 28.35 in D 4.73 in
Cubist Wood Sculpture of a Nude by Russian American Sculptor Boris Blai, 1930s
By Boris Blai
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A carved wooden cubist sculpture of a seated nude woman by Boris Blai (1893-1985). This carving likely dates to the 1920s-1930s (during Blai's time in Philadelphia). Most like...
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Antique Dumbbells

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Wood

Pink Seguso Raspberry Pendant Lamp in Cage Murano Glass, 1950s
By Seguso
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A vibrant, playful and intense pink 'raspberry' in the shape of this rather decadent pendant light in cage hand-blown Murano Glass. It was made in the workshop of Seguso in Venice ci...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Dumbbells

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Metal

pretty Antique French Aubusson style Jacquard tapestry, chair or cushion cover
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
"Experience the timeless elegance of this exquisite fragment of an French Aubusson style tapestry, capturing the essence of a natural design , Woven on a Jacquard loom with wool. Ori...
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Early 20th Century French Aubusson Antique Dumbbells

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Wool

French Art Deco Lounge Chair
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, walnut, faux leather, France, 1930s These beautifully designed lounge chairs are created in one of the most influential periods for the arts namely the Art De...
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1930s French Art Deco Antique Dumbbells

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Faux Leather, Walnut

French Art Deco Lounge Chair
French Art Deco Lounge Chair
$3,725
H 34.06 in W 25.6 in D 33.08 in
Steuben Art Deco Jade Green Martini Glasses
By Steuben Glass
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1910-1920s, Steuben, New York. Fresh, lively, and visually crisp, this amazing set of ten Steuben martini glasses features jade green bowls and alabaster stems. These splendid...
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1910s American Art Deco Antique Dumbbells

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Glass

Steuben Art Deco Jade Green Martini Glasses
Steuben Art Deco Jade Green Martini Glasses
$5,500 / set
H 5.5 in W 4.5 in D 4.5 in
Original Josef Hoffmann/Gebrüder J&J Kohn Chair, Early 20th Century, Jugendstil
By Woka Lamps, Josef Hoffmann, Jacob Josef Kohn
Located in Vienna, AT
A rare and so far undocumented armchair by Josef Hoffmann, original leather upholstery, branding iron J&J Kohn. An identical chair with a different upholstery is available as well.
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1910s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Dumbbells

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Leather, Beech

Mah Jong Lounge Chair by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, France, 1971
By Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer
Located in Barcelona, ES
Early first edition of Mah Jong lounge chair designed by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, France, 1971. Single seat that easily converts into a day bed with back rest. First edition wit...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Antique Dumbbells

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Fabric

Art Nouveau Perfume Bottle with Ornate Sterling Overlay c. 1890 s
Located in Louisville, KY
This beautiful piece of functional art is a gorgeous reflection of the Art Nouveau era from which it came. Used primarily as a perfume bottle, this stunning work of art was created b...
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Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Dumbbells

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Sterling Silver

Pair of Waterford Vintage Colleen Hock Wine Glasses
By Waterford Crystal
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage pair of hock wine glasses was made by Waterford in Colleen pattern. Colleen is characterized by subtle, ornate patterns, featuring intersecting and broad vertical cuts, that...
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Late 20th Century Irish Mid-Century Modern Antique Dumbbells

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Crystal

12 Exceptional Steuben Baluster Water Goblets c1940 American
By Steuben Glass
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1940, by the Steuben Glass Works, Corning, NY. Known as the #7877 baluster stem, this is the most coveted of all modernist glasses. Intended as a water glass, today these gobl...
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1940s American Antique Dumbbells

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Crystal

Desk-Dressing Table and Stool by Vittorio Valabrega, Italy, 1930s
By Vittorio Valabrega
Located in San Francisco, CA
A beautiful desk-dressing table and stool set by Vittorio Valabrega, circa 1930s. Crafted from rich walnut and carefully restored, revealing the natural warmth and grain of the wood,...
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1930s Italian Art Deco Antique Dumbbells

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Upholstery, Walnut

Apothecary Balls in Cobalt Blue Cut Crystal
Located in Brussels, BE
Apothecary balls in cobalt blue cut crystal - ten available.
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20th Century European Antique Dumbbells

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Glass, Wood

Apothecary Balls in Cobalt Blue Cut Crystal
Apothecary Balls in Cobalt Blue Cut Crystal
$1,008 / item
H 17.72 in Dm 11.82 in
Antique Signed Georg Drewes German Neoclassical Silver Cut Glass Basket
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Neoclassical footed basket or confectionary stand. By Georg Drewes. In solid silver with a cut glass insert. Comprising a solid silver stand with a split swing handle abov...
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Early 19th Century German Neoclassical Antique Dumbbells

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Silver

Chinese Art Deco Rug with Dramatic Curvilinear Motif Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Chinese Art Deco Rug with Dramatic Curvilinear Motif in Coral and Black Size: 5'7" × 7'8" (170 × 233 cm) A striking example of mid-20th-century Chinese Art Deco design, this vintage ...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Art Deco Antique Dumbbells

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Wool

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Antique Dumbbells For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique dumbbells available for sale. Each of these unique antique dumbbells was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and blown glass. Antique dumbbells have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Antique dumbbells bearing neoclassical or Art Deco hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs.

How Much are Antique Dumbbells?

Antique dumbbells can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,699, while the lowest priced sells for $95 and the highest can go for as much as $5,880.