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Le Poulain Original Decorative Motorcycle
Le Poulain Original Decorative Motorcycle

Le Poulain Original Decorative Motorcycle

Located in Zedelgem, BE

Decorative motorbike of the 50's - 60's, it does run but needs a bit of tender loving care, a truly fun item.

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Mid-20th Century French Other Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Iron

Tin toys big car, small motorcycle 20th century
Tin toys big car, small motorcycle 20th century

Tin toys big car, small motorcycle 20th century

Located in Palermo, IT

Pair of decorative and collectors' toys. Metal and tin processing handmade 1970. Vintage unique decorations. For true amateurs. Car dimensions: Height : 17 Width : 20 cm Dep...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Vintage Motorcycle Sculpture
Vintage Motorcycle Sculpture

Vintage Motorcycle Sculpture

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A fabulous vintage Boho motorcycle sculpture. A chic hand crafted brushed stainless steel with incredible attention to detail. Signed on the license plate. Large and impressive. Acqu...

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Late 20th Century American Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

1950's Triumph Brand Gabriele Model Portable Typewriter
1950's Triumph Brand Gabriele Model Portable Typewriter

1950's Triumph Brand Gabriele Model Portable Typewriter

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

Circa 1950. We offer this toatlly NEW Triumph Brand Gabriele Model Portable Typewriter. This item is timeless and in perfect condition. It includes its user manual and an original cl...

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Vintage 1930s American Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Steel

American Mid-Century Carousel Motorcycle
American Mid-Century Carousel Motorcycle

American Mid-Century Carousel Motorcycle

Located in Queens, NY

American Mid-Century Carousel hand painted motorcycle design with purple upholstered seat and handles bars

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Wicker and Bentwood Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Sculpture
Wicker and Bentwood Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Sculpture

Wicker and Bentwood Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Sculpture

Located in York, GB

Wicker and Bentwood Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Sculpture Attributed to Tom Dixon (born 1959) England Date Circa 1990s Woven wicker, rattan, bentwood and wood. A rare, full-scale scu...

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1990s English Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

1930s Modernist Racing Motorcycle Sports Trophy
1930s Modernist Racing Motorcycle Sports Trophy

1930s Modernist Racing Motorcycle Sports Trophy

Located in Marseille, FR

Modernist bronze motorcycle sports trophy measuring 20 cm by 17 cm. no signature Additional information: Material: Bronze.

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Mid-20th Century Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

1950's Wood Motorcycle Model
1950's Wood Motorcycle Model

1950's Wood Motorcycle Model

Located in New York, NY

Unique motorcycle model with moving parts, fully constructed in wood. New Hampshire, circa 1950's.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Hand-Painted American Mid-Century Carousel Motorcycle Sculpture
Hand-Painted American Mid-Century Carousel Motorcycle Sculpture

Hand-Painted American Mid-Century Carousel Motorcycle Sculpture

Located in Queens, NY

American Mid-Century Carousel hand painted motorcycle design with purple upholstered seat and handles bars (similar to 05156A)

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Antique Late 19th Century American Rustic Mounted Objects

Materials

Paint

Motorcycle Bronze with Driver Desk Piece Sculpture
Motorcycle Bronze with Driver Desk Piece Sculpture

Motorcycle Bronze with Driver Desk Piece Sculpture

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Fantastic detailed motorcycle bronze desk piece. Very nice Automobilia sculpture. Figure with brown patina. Mounted over a Portoro Italian marble. Perfect gift for a Harley Davidson ...

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Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Vintage Life-Sized Folk Art Harley Davidson Motorcycle Sculpture
Vintage Life-Sized Folk Art Harley Davidson Motorcycle Sculpture

Vintage Life-Sized Folk Art Harley Davidson Motorcycle Sculpture

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Hand-carved from wood in the 1960s, this life-sized Folk Art Harley-Davidson is a one-of-a-kind sculpture. Not just for the hog aficionado, this piece is an incredible example of ear...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Exceptional Life Size Wicker and Bamboo Racing Motorcycle
Exceptional Life Size Wicker and Bamboo Racing Motorcycle

Exceptional Life Size Wicker and Bamboo Racing Motorcycle

By Tom Dixon

Located in Hastings, GB

A superb sculpture in the form of a racing motorcycle, using wicker rattan and bamboo the detailing on this piece is fantastic, even down to the rear internal shock absorber. Dat...

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Vintage 1980s English Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wicker

Vintage Handwoven Wicker Motorcycle Sculpture Attributed to Tom Dixon
Vintage Handwoven Wicker Motorcycle Sculpture Attributed to Tom Dixon

Vintage Handwoven Wicker Motorcycle Sculpture Attributed to Tom Dixon

By Tom Dixon

Located in Dallas, TX

This striking vintage wicker motorcycle sculpture is an exceptional example of late 20th-century sculptural design, handwoven from natural wicker and rattan over a shaped wooden fram...

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Late 20th Century English Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wicker, Rattan, Wood

Tom Dixon Wicker and Rattan Motorcycle Sculpture  1980’s
Tom Dixon Wicker and Rattan Motorcycle Sculpture  1980’s

Tom Dixon Wicker and Rattan Motorcycle Sculpture 1980’s

By Tom Dixon

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Very cool wicker and rattan motorcycle by Tom Dixon for a window display for Habitat in the UK from the 1980’s. This is an unusual example of this piece as this one was painted, most...

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Vintage 1980s Unknown Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

TODT Dystopian Motorcycle Art Sculpture 1995 Reclaimed Steam Punk
TODT Dystopian Motorcycle Art Sculpture 1995 Reclaimed Steam Punk

TODT Dystopian Motorcycle Art Sculpture 1995 Reclaimed Steam Punk

Located in Dayton, OH

TODT Dystopian contemporary Motorcycle Art sculpture 1995 reclaimed steam punk TODT art sculpture From their Weapon Series at the Zero-Sum exhibition held in Cincinnati in 1995. ...

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1990s Steampunk Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Other

Tom Dixon Life Size Harley Davidson Motorcycle, 1980's
Tom Dixon Life Size Harley Davidson Motorcycle, 1980's

Tom Dixon Life Size Harley Davidson Motorcycle, 1980's

By Tom Dixon

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Life size Harley Davidson rattan model of a motorcycle, attributed to Tom Dixon USA, Circa 1980s Hand-made sculpture of a motorcycle of woven rattan, willow, reed and wood. This...

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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Enamel Sign, 20th Century, Metal Wall Art
Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Enamel Sign, 20th Century, Metal Wall Art

Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Enamel Sign, 20th Century, Metal Wall Art

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

A Harley-Davidson Motorcycles enamel advertising sign. A fantastic wall piece for a passionate motorcycles enthusiast. Harley-Davidson, founded in 1903 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is a...

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20th Century American Other Decorative Art

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Bronze Cup with Race Cars and Motorcycles by Etling, France
Bronze Cup with Race Cars and Motorcycles by Etling, France

Bronze Cup with Race Cars and Motorcycles by Etling, France

By Etling Paris

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Rare, perhaps unique, this beautifully sculpted and cast bronze cup features a frieze of racing cars and motorcycles in the heat of the race, above a series of garlands with oaks lea...

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Late 20th Century "The Circuit" Crystal Art Glass Motorcycle Sculpture by, Daum
Late 20th Century "The Circuit" Crystal Art Glass Motorcycle Sculpture by, Daum

Late 20th Century "The Circuit" Crystal Art Glass Motorcycle Sculpture by, Daum

By Xavier Froissart, Daum

Located in Englewood, NJ

A Late 20th Century crystal "The Circuit" art glass moto racing sculpture paperweight by, Daum. and designed by, Xavier Froissart. The crystal glass sculpture depicts a moto racer wi...

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Late 20th Century French Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Crystal

Tom Dixon-attributed Harley-Davidson motorcycle sculpture for Habitat in rattan
Tom Dixon-attributed Harley-Davidson motorcycle sculpture for Habitat in rattan

Tom Dixon-attributed Harley-Davidson motorcycle sculpture for Habitat in rattan

By Tom Dixon, Habitat International

Located in Ludwigslust, DE

This extraordinary, almost life-sized motorcycle sculpture made of rattan, wicker, and bamboo is attributed to the British designer Tom Dixon and was probably created in connection w...

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1990s British Post-Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Rattan

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1960s Leather Motorcycle Tool Bag
1960s Leather Motorcycle Tool Bag

1960s Leather Motorcycle Tool Bag

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H 3.5 in W 5.5 in D 8 in

1960s Leather Motorcycle Tool Bag

By Husqvarna

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Inspired by the iconic 1960s HiPoint enduro motorcycle tool bag that graced the bikes of Malcom Smith and Steve McQueen, we created a serious storage box ideal for use as desk organi...

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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Decorative Boxes

Materials

Leather

Folk Art Steampunk Motorcycle Sculpture
Folk Art Steampunk Motorcycle Sculpture

Folk Art Steampunk Motorcycle Sculpture

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H 8.5 in W 14 in D 3.5 in

Folk Art Steampunk Motorcycle Sculpture

Located in Nashville, TN

One of a kind motorcycle sculpture made from old car parts. Great look!

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20th Century American Steampunk Sculptures

Mid-Century Modern Motorcycle Sculpture
Mid-Century Modern Motorcycle Sculpture

Mid-Century Modern Motorcycle Sculpture

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H 17.5 in W 31 in D 11 in

Mid-Century Modern Motorcycle Sculpture

Located in Pasadena, CA

Mid-Century Modern, this handsome motorcycle sculpture adds a rugged flair to any room. Crafted of scrap metal, it rests freestanding on a kickstand. Ideal for any motorcycle enthusi...

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Late 20th Century American Other Mounted Objects

Materials

Metal

Large Rattan Decorative Motorcycle Sculpture. Italy, 1980s
Large Rattan Decorative Motorcycle Sculpture. Italy, 1980s

Large Rattan Decorative Motorcycle Sculpture. Italy, 1980s

Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR

Large decorative rattan sculpture Moto Motorcycle Motorbike Harley Davidson style

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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Rattan

20th Century Indian Motorcycles Circular Enamel Sign
20th Century Indian Motorcycles Circular Enamel Sign

20th Century Indian Motorcycles Circular Enamel Sign

By Indian Motorcycles 1

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

A 20th Century Indian Motorcycles enamel advertising sign. A fantastic wall piece for a passionate motorcycles enthusiast. Indian Motorcycles, founded in 1901, is one of the oldest...

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20th Century American Other Decorative Art

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Vintage Leather Motorcycle Goggles
Vintage Leather Motorcycle Goggles

Vintage Leather Motorcycle Goggles

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H 3.5 in W 9 in D 1.5 in

Vintage Leather Motorcycle Goggles

Located in Napa, CA

Vintage leather motorcycle goggles from the 1940's. Goggles bend at the nose and have an adjustable head strap.

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Vintage 1940s Belgian Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Wooden Model Motorcycle
Wooden Model Motorcycle

Wooden Model Motorcycle

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H 7 in W 13 in D 3 in

Wooden Model Motorcycle

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Very detailed wooden sculpture / replica of a motorcycle - Wheels turn and kick Stand functions allowing the bike to Stand in place. This piece is ideal for the motorcycle enthusias...

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20th Century Streamlined Moderne Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Lifesize Woven Rattan Motorcycle
Lifesize Woven Rattan Motorcycle

Lifesize Woven Rattan Motorcycle

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H 42 in W 76 in D 26 in

Lifesize Woven Rattan Motorcycle

Located in Raleigh, NC

An outstanding full-size woven rattan sculpture of a motorcycle. Although I am unsure of the origin these have been attributed to Tom Dixon stores in the late 80s. Shows age but loos...

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Vintage 1980s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Antique Motorcycle and Rider Statue
Antique Motorcycle and Rider Statue

Antique Motorcycle and Rider Statue

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H 5.5 in W 7.25 in D 3.5 in

Antique Motorcycle and Rider Statue

Located in Petaluma, CA

Hard to find example of 1930s motorcycle with it's rider. Please check out all the extras on this great example of an antique motorcycle. Made of patinated metal, and mounted on an a...

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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Metal

Art Deco Statue of Motorcycle and Riders
Art Deco Statue of Motorcycle and Riders

Art Deco Statue of Motorcycle and Riders

Located in Petaluma, CA

This hard to find subject matter is one of the most sought after themes in the collectible world. This fabulously detailed statue depicting the riders and the motorcycle is a true g...

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Vintage 1930s German Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Metal

A Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Enamel Sign
A Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Enamel Sign

A Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Enamel Sign

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H 11.82 in W 15.75 in D 0.4 in

A Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Enamel Sign

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

A Harley-Davidson Motorcycles enamel advertising sign. Offering new motorcycles, servi cars, parts and service. A fantastic wall piece for anyone passionate about motorcycles. Harle...

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20th Century American Other Decorative Art

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Aluminum Motorcycle and Car Playground Sculptures
Aluminum Motorcycle and Car Playground Sculptures

Aluminum Motorcycle and Car Playground Sculptures

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Unique aluminum sculpture originally from a playground - circa 1960s Newly polished aluminum and mounted on a solid steel stand Would be great for a nursery Priced individually -...

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Vintage 1960s American Mounted Objects

Materials

Aluminum

A Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Enamel Sign
A Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Enamel Sign

A Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Enamel Sign

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H 13 in W 20.08 in D 0.4 in

A Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Enamel Sign

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

A Harley-Davidson Motorcycles enamel advertising sign. A fantastic wall piece for a passionate motorcycles enthusiast. Harley-Davidson, founded in 1903 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is a...

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20th Century American Other Decorative Art

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Aluminum Motorcycle Playground Toy Sculpture on Stand
Aluminum Motorcycle Playground Toy Sculpture on Stand

Aluminum Motorcycle Playground Toy Sculpture on Stand

Located in Palm Springs, CA

This aluminum motorcycle sculpture was originally a playground spring ride located throughout parks. Spring is not included. Motorcycle has been high polished and put on an aluminum ...

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Vintage 1960s American Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Aluminum

Massive Rattan and Wicker Harley Davidson Motorcycle
Massive Rattan and Wicker Harley Davidson Motorcycle

Massive Rattan and Wicker Harley Davidson Motorcycle

Located in Los Angeles, CA

True to size Harley Davidson motorcycle made out wicker, rattan and bamboo. Fantastic detailing throughout. Gorgeous sculpture.

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Vintage 1960s German Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

Large Folk Art Copper Motorcycle by Lt. Mitchell Allen
Large Folk Art Copper Motorcycle by Lt. Mitchell Allen

Large Folk Art Copper Motorcycle by Lt. Mitchell Allen

Located in Kilmarnock, VA

Large Folk Art copper motorcycle constructed by Navy in 1987. The attention to detail is simply amazing, it\'s all constructed out of scrap parts and pieces of copper bent and form...

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Late 20th Century Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Wire

Midcentury Wicker and Bamboo Full-Size Replica of a Harley Davidson Motorcycle
Midcentury Wicker and Bamboo Full-Size Replica of a Harley Davidson Motorcycle

Midcentury Wicker and Bamboo Full-Size Replica of a Harley Davidson Motorcycle

Located in Astoria, NY

A vintage wicker replica of a full-size Harley Davidson motorcycle complete with bamboo accents in the shape of handlebars, brake lines, and gas pedal. Good vintage condition with...

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Vintage 1970s Decorative Objects

Materials

Wicker, Bamboo

Unique Folk Art Scrap Metal Motorcycle Sculpture
Unique Folk Art Scrap Metal Motorcycle Sculpture

Unique Folk Art Scrap Metal Motorcycle Sculpture

Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL

The artist behind this motor cycle sculpture has with great fantasy captured the very essence of a motor bike resting on its kickstand using an array of smaller scrap metal and mecha...

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Mid-20th Century North American Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Antique Leather Motorcycle and Welding Goggle/Glasses Display
Antique Leather Motorcycle and Welding Goggle/Glasses Display

Antique Leather Motorcycle and Welding Goggle/Glasses Display

By Mark Indursky

Located in Stamford, CT

A fine set of antique leather motorcycle and welding glasses and googles. Nine in all, each in an over sized customized frame of wood. Circa 1920 to 1950 in various sizes. Largest pa...

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Vintage 1940s American American Classical Mounted Objects

Materials

Metal

Retro Christmas Sculpture of Two Santa Clauses on Motorcycle
Retro Christmas Sculpture of Two Santa Clauses on Motorcycle

Retro Christmas Sculpture of Two Santa Clauses on Motorcycle

Located in Astoria, NY

A decorative holiday ornament or centerpiece depicting a pair of Santa Clauses riding a motorcycle.

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Vintage 1960s American Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Aluminum Hot Rod Motorcycle Playground Toy Sculpture on Stand
Aluminum Hot Rod Motorcycle Playground Toy Sculpture on Stand

Aluminum Hot Rod Motorcycle Playground Toy Sculpture on Stand

Located in Palm Springs, CA

This aluminum motorcycle sculpture was originally a playground spring ride located throughout parks. Spring is not included. Motorcycle has been high polished and put on an aluminum ...

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Vintage 1960s American Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Life Size Rattan, Bamboo and Wicker Harley Davidson Motorcycle
Vintage Life Size Rattan, Bamboo and Wicker Harley Davidson Motorcycle

Vintage Life Size Rattan, Bamboo and Wicker Harley Davidson Motorcycle

By Tom Dixon

Located in Chicago, IL

Vintage life size rattan, bamboo and wicker Harley Davidson Motorcycle Great sculptural motorcycle made attributed to the Tom Dixon stores in the 1980s. Made of rattan, wicker and...

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Vintage 1980s Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

1970s Handmade Wicker and Bamboo Racing Motorcycle
1970s Handmade Wicker and Bamboo Racing Motorcycle

1970s Handmade Wicker and Bamboo Racing Motorcycle

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H 24.41 in W 86.62 in D 39.38 in

1970s Handmade Wicker and Bamboo Racing Motorcycle

Located in Marbella, ES

1970s Handmade wicker and bamboo racing motorcycle.

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Late 20th Century Spanish Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker

Man on Motorcycle, Presentation at Ames Iowa, 1938 to Wallace Lawrence
Man on Motorcycle, Presentation at Ames Iowa, 1938 to Wallace Lawrence

Man on Motorcycle, Presentation at Ames Iowa, 1938 to Wallace Lawrence

Located in Petaluma, CA

For those who loves motorcycles, here is a little gem. Beautifully cast and finished in a warm dark brown with hints of copper showing through, not quite what is referred to as "ja...

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Sculpture of Cast Iron/Motorcycle Jawa, circa 1950's
Mid-Century Sculpture of Cast Iron/Motorcycle Jawa, circa 1950's

Mid-Century Sculpture of Cast Iron/Motorcycle Jawa, circa 1950's

Located in Praha, CZ

Made in Czechoslovakia Made of Metal,Cast Iron With aged patina Original condition.

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Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Iron

Rare Pair of Motorcycle Parts Scrap Metal Made Sculptures of Solders on Horses
Rare Pair of Motorcycle Parts Scrap Metal Made Sculptures of Solders on Horses

Rare Pair of Motorcycle Parts Scrap Metal Made Sculptures of Solders on Horses

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of sculptures made from vintage Motorcycle parts depicting two solders on horses A very good looking well made and decorative p...

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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Vintage Automobile or Motorcycle Cat Eye Reflector Collection
Vintage Automobile or Motorcycle Cat Eye Reflector Collection

Vintage Automobile or Motorcycle Cat Eye Reflector Collection

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Collection of vintage automobile or motorcycle cat eye reflectors. The collection ranges in size from 4.5 wide x 7.5 tall x 4" deep to 6.5 wide x 16.5 tall x 4.5 deep. Each reflector...

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Vintage 1930s American Steampunk Mounted Objects

Materials

Metal

Massive Rattan, Bamboo and Wicker Harley Davidson Motorcycle
Massive Rattan, Bamboo and Wicker Harley Davidson Motorcycle

Massive Rattan, Bamboo and Wicker Harley Davidson Motorcycle

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Great sculptural motorcycle made attributed to the Tom Dixon stores in the 1980s. Made of rattan, wicker and bamboo. Hand-made. Spectacular detail throughout on handlebars, wheels, g...

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Vintage 1980s Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

Late 20th Century "The Circuit" Crystal Art Glass Motorcycle Sculpture by, Daum
Late 20th Century "The Circuit" Crystal Art Glass Motorcycle Sculpture by, Daum

Late 20th Century "The Circuit" Crystal Art Glass Motorcycle Sculpture by, Daum

By Xavier Froissart, Daum

Located in Englewood, NJ

A Late 20th Century crystal "The Circuit" art glass moto racing sculpture paperweight by, Daum. and designed by, Xavier Froissart. The crystal glass sculpture depicts a moto racer wi...

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Late 20th Century French Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Crystal

Folk Art Motorcycle
Folk Art Motorcycle

Folk Art Motorcycle

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H 35 in Dm 32 in

Folk Art Motorcycle

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Carved to scale, this wonderful folk art Harley Davidson motorcycle is one of a kind!

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Vintage 1960s American Decorative Objects

Bronze Motorcycle Race
Bronze Motorcycle Race

Bronze Motorcycle Race

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H 8.5 in W 13.5 in D 4.24 in

Bronze Motorcycle Race

Located in Fairfax, VA

This rare art deco bronze is mounted on fantastic multicolored marble. Made in France during the 1930's, it depicts two men in the midst of a motorcycle race.

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Motorcycle automobile mascot

Motorcycle automobile mascot

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H 5.91 in W 7.09 in D 5.52 in

Motorcycle automobile mascot

Located in London, GB

A silvered-bronze car mascot in the form of a motorcyclist and motorcycle, the machine probably a Harley Davidson or Indian judging by its twin-cylinder engine. Mounted on an ebonize...

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

1958 BMW Motorcycle with Steib Sidecar
1958 BMW Motorcycle with Steib Sidecar

1958 BMW Motorcycle with Steib Sidecar

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H 44 in W 96 in D 74 in

1958 BMW Motorcycle with Steib Sidecar

Located in North Hollywood, CA

In 1956, ten years after BMW resumed motorcycle production, they released the R60, a low compression model that was favored by sidecar drivers. The classic Steib sidecar, with its' Z...

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Vintage 1950s German Decorative Objects

Materials

Leather, Rubber

1970s Flat Track Motorcycle Racing Leathers
1970s Flat Track Motorcycle Racing Leathers

1970s Flat Track Motorcycle Racing Leathers

Located in North Hollywood, CA

A great and colorful collection of racing leathers for a sports themed bar or garage. They can even be worn! These leathers were assembled for a display at the Los Angeles Modernism ...

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Vintage 1970s American Decorative Objects

Pablo Castillo Motorcycle Exhaust Sculpture
Pablo Castillo Motorcycle Exhaust Sculpture

Pablo Castillo Motorcycle Exhaust Sculpture

By Pablo Castillo

Located in 0, Cuauhtemoc

Pablo Castillo motorcycle exhaust sculpture

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Late 20th Century Mexican Sculptures

1958 Custom Restored Gilera Road Racing Motorcycle
1958 Custom Restored Gilera Road Racing Motorcycle

1958 Custom Restored Gilera Road Racing Motorcycle

Located in North Hollywood, CA

The Gilera motorcycle company , founded in Italy in 1909, produced some of the finest racing motorcycles in the country's history. In 1935, the company acquired the rights for the Ro...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Decorative Objects

Rosebowl Float Topiary Motorcycle
Rosebowl Float Topiary Motorcycle

Rosebowl Float Topiary Motorcycle

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H 26.5 in W 48 in D 12 in

Rosebowl Float Topiary Motorcycle

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Hand welded, one of a kind piece.

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

1972 Triumph TR6/650cc Tiger Bobber Custom Show Motorcycle
1972 Triumph TR6/650cc Tiger Bobber Custom Show Motorcycle

1972 Triumph TR6/650cc Tiger Bobber Custom Show Motorcycle

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Featured in Easyrider Magazine, February 2014, this oil in-frame bike has many custom items. The frame cut with 6 inch hard tail added, lowered 3 inches, stainless steel drag bars, b...

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Vintage 1970s Decorative Objects

Painted Metal Childs Carousel Indian Motorcycle
Painted Metal Childs Carousel Indian Motorcycle

Painted Metal Childs Carousel Indian Motorcycle

Located in North Hollywood, CA

This charming painted motorcycle was mounted to a merry-go-round carousel for children to ride on in the 1950s. It is solidly built of steel, with a wonderful old paint applied. Newe...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Linus Coraggio Found Metal Motorcycle Sculpture
Linus Coraggio Found Metal Motorcycle Sculpture

Linus Coraggio Found Metal Motorcycle Sculpture

Located in Hudson, NY

Linus Coraggio motorcycle sculpture.

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Early 2000s North American Abstract Sculptures

A Life-sized Lucite Motorcycle Artwork
A Life-sized Lucite Motorcycle Artwork

A Life-sized Lucite Motorcycle Artwork

Located in Austin, TX

A white lucite with black transfer design
of a classic motorcycle,
was originally signage for a biker bar in Southern Oregon.

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Vintage 1970s American Decorative Art

Materials

Lucite

Hand Carved Wood Harley-Davidson “Fat Boy” Motorcycle
Hand Carved Wood Harley-Davidson “Fat Boy” Motorcycle

Hand Carved Wood Harley-Davidson “Fat Boy” Motorcycle

Located in Cathedral City, CA

An absolute show stopper, no matter where it is parked. Hand-carved wood, this full-scale "Fat Boy" model from the Harley-Davidson original, even has wheels that work.

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20th Century Indonesian Sculptures

Materials

Wood

G. E. Mardini Art Deco Bronze Riding Motorcycle
G. E. Mardini Art Deco Bronze Riding Motorcycle

G. E. Mardini Art Deco Bronze Riding Motorcycle

Located in Fairfax, VA

E. Mardini 1930's dark/black with touch of green, bronze riding motorcycle on back texture marble base.

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Vintage Wicker Motorcycle
Vintage Wicker Motorcycle

Vintage Wicker Motorcycle

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H 48 in W 28 in D 75 in

Vintage Wicker Motorcycle

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Mid-Century wicker Harley Davidson replica. Amazing handwork!

Category

Vintage 1980s Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wicker

Vintage Cast Aluminum Motorcycle Helmet Mold
Vintage Cast Aluminum Motorcycle Helmet Mold

Vintage Cast Aluminum Motorcycle Helmet Mold

Located in Seattle, WA

We added a beautifully designed steel stand creating a high impact decorative object.

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Vintage 1940s American Mounted Objects

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Mid Century Modern Wicker Harley Davidson Motorcycle
Mid Century Modern Wicker Harley Davidson Motorcycle

Mid Century Modern Wicker Harley Davidson Motorcycle

Located in Brussels , BE

Mid-Century Modern wicker Harley Davidson motorcycle.

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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Rattan

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Vintage Smith Corona Typewriter and Case

$400Sale Price|20% Off

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Vintage Smith Corona Typewriter and Case

Located in Pasadena, TX

Vintage Smith corona typewriter and case. Black Smith Corona standard typewriter made in USA. This typewriter features round glass keys. The carriage advances very smoothly and t...

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Ladies Balloon Tire Springer Front Bicycle
Ladies Balloon Tire Springer Front Bicycle

Ladies Balloon Tire Springer Front Bicycle

$750Sale Price|50% Off

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Ladies Balloon Tire Springer Front Bicycle

Located in Ferndale, MI

Ladies Balloon Tire Springer Front Bicycle. Fleet Wing Blue bicycle. 26" Period correct whitewall tires show some age cracks . Light does work . Horn does not work . Patina on chrome...

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Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

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Chrome, Steel

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$2,250Sale Price|75% Off

H 40.5 in W 72 in D 29 in

Wicker and Bamboo Adult Tricycle, Hand-Crafted Modern Design, 1980s

Located in New York, 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 comes with a small wicker basket ...

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Late 20th Century American Modern Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

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French Velocipede or Child's Horse Tricycle from the 19th Century

Located in Austin, TX

A fine French velocipede or child's toy horse tricycle from the 19th century, featuring a body of carved wood with brushed steel face-plate and glass eyes, resting on spoke wheels wi...

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Antique 19th Century French Toys and Dolls

Materials

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Rare Vintage Dutch Tandem Bicycle by Burgers

Rare Vintage Dutch Tandem Bicycle by Burgers

Located in Montreal, QC

Rare Vintage Dutch Tandem Bicycle by Burgers including a Tajindia Rolex oil bicycle lamp. Measures: Seat height in front 36 in. seat height in the back 35 in. The history of Burg...

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Iron horse. Limited Edition 3/5 - Bronze Sculpture

Located in Riga, LV

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Located in Philadelphia, PA

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Vintage 1940s Arts and Crafts Historical Memorabilia

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Women's Leather- Covered Bicycle Natural

By Bottega Conticelli

Located in Milan, IT

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sports Equipment and Memora...

Materials

Leather

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Early Custom Made Circus Clown Sea-Saw Bicycle

Located in Peekskill, NY

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Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

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French Antique Tricycle Horse circa 1880
French Antique Tricycle Horse circa 1880

French Antique Tricycle Horse circa 1880

$1,804Sale Price|46% Off

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French Antique Tricycle Horse circa 1880

Located in Buisson, FR

Beautiful and complete tricycle horse with its cast iron details with a stunning patina. Amazing period piece. This type of 19th century French velocipede tricycle horse was origina...

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Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

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$8,000

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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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Vintage 1950s French Industrial Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

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Aluminum, Steel

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$6,500

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Located in Peekskill, NY

This is a very unusual and memorable clown bicycle with boots for back wheel. Its also a wonderful and inventive piece of early folk art and was once part of the Metz Museum for many...

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Vintage 1930s North American Folk Art Scientific Instruments

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Steel

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Located in North York, ON

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Late 20th Century French Decorative Art

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1964 Raleigh RM4 49CC Moped

$2,200Sale Price|50% Off

H 39 in W 69 in D 22 in

1964 Raleigh RM4 49CC Moped

Located in Houston, TX

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Vintage 1960s English Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

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Metal

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Decorative Motorcycles For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of decorative motorcycles available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, bronze and marble, all decorative motorcycles available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of decorative motorcycles available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Decorative motorcycles bearing Art Deco or Folk Art hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many decorative motorcycles are appealing in their simplicity, but Etling Paris and Mark Indursky produced popular decorative motorcycles that are worth a look.

How Much are Decorative Motorcycles?

Prices for decorative motorcycles can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, decorative motorcycles begin at $350 and can go as high as $7,500, while the average can fetch as much as $2,800.

Finding the Right Decorative Objects for You

Every time you move into a house or an apartment — or endeavor to refresh the home you’ve lived in for years — life for that space begins anew. The right home accent, be it the simple placement of a decorative bowl on a shelf or a ceramic vase for fresh flowers, can transform an area from drab to spectacular. But with so many materials and items to choose from, it’s easy to get lost in the process. The key to styling with antique and vintage decorative objects is to work toward making a happy home that best reflects your personal style. 

Ceramics are a versatile addition to any home. If you’ve amassed an assortment of functional pottery over the years, think of your mugs and salad bowls as decorative objects, ideal for displaying in a glass cabinet. Vintage ceramic serveware can pop along white open shelving in your dining area, while large stoneware pitchers paired with woven baskets or quilts in an open cupboard can introduce a rustic farmhouse-style element to your den.

Translucent decorative boxes or bowls made of an acrylic plastic called Lucite — a game changer in furniture that’s easy to clean and lasts long — are modern accents that are neutral enough to dress up a coffee table or desktop without cluttering it. If you’re showcasing pieces from the past, a vintage jewelry box for displaying your treasures can spark conversation: Where is the jewelry box from? Is there a story behind it?

Abstract sculptures or an antique vessel for your home library can draw attention to your book collection and add narrative charm to the most appropriate of corners. There’s more than one way to style your bookcases, and decorative objects add a provocative dynamic. “I love magnifying glasses,” says Alex Assouline, global vice president of luxury publisher Assouline, of adding one’s cherished objects to a home library. “They are both useful and decorative. Objects really elevate libraries and can also make them more personal.”

To help with personalizing your space and truly making it your own, find an extraordinary collection of decorative objects on 1stDibs.