Hawaiian Balsa Wood Custom Surfboard Made by Riley
Located in Haleiwa, HI
An exquisite example of a classic Hawaiian big wave balsa surfboard board shaped by a master in the field.
Fiberglass, Foam, Hardwood
Big Wave Balsawood Pintail Surfboard Shaped by Dick Brewer
By Dick Brewer
Located in Haleiwa, HI
A remarkable example of a balsa surfboard shaped in Hawaii by the renowned surfboard design pioneer, Dick Brewer.
Fiberglass, Foam, Hardwood, Softwood
Dale Velzy Shaped Balsa Wood Longboard Surfboard
By Dale Velzy
Located in Haleiwa, HI
This board has never been ridden! One of the last balsa surfboards that Velzy shaped before passing away in 2005.
Fiberglass, Hardwood, Softwood
Surfboards Hawaii Dick Brewer Balsa (2000s)
By Dick Brewer
Located in Haleiwa, HI
A striking blend of premium materials and masterful shaping, this Brewer balsa is a rare opportunity for collectors and admirers of finely made wooden surfboards.
Fiberglass, Foam, Softwood
$12,460Sale Price|20% Off
Greg Noll Redwood Balsa Hot Curl Surfboard
By Greg Noll
Located in Haleiwa, HI
Greg Noll shaped Hot Curl, 9’2 balsa/redwood construction, signed by the late Greg Noll (1937-2021) The Hot Curl surfboards (original designers: Fran Heath, John Kelly, Wally Froise...
Fiberglass, Hardwood, Softwood
1990s Vintage Dale Velzy balsawood longboard
By Dale Velzy
Located in Haleiwa, HI
A superb example of Dale Velzy shaped balsa surfboard and beautiful functional art piece.
Fiberglass, Hardwood, Softwood
"The Art of the Surfboard" Book Signed by Surfer Greg Noll - First Edition
By Greg Noll
Located in San Diego, CA
It's a must-have for surfers and surfing history buffs of any age. The "Art of the Surfboard" book includes: A biographical introduction to Greg Noll A concise history of the evolu...
Paper
Unavailable
H 108 in W 21.5 in D 10 in
Jacobs Surfboard Fully Restored, Blue, White and Red, Early 1960s
By Hap Jacobs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Widely considered one of the most influential shapers of the 20th century Hap Jacobs' surfboard shaping career spanned over 50 years. Initially Jacobs and Dale Velzy opened their joi...
Fiberglass, Foam, Paint, Wood
1950s Vintage Velzy Jacobs Balsa Wood Surfboard
By Dale Velzy, Hap Jacobs
Located in Haleiwa, HI
1958 Velzy Jacobs wooden balsa surfboard. Features the short lived “Surfboards by Velzy and Jacobs” laminate which was only used in the mid-late 1950s.
Fiberglass, Hardwood, Softwood
1990s Dale Velzy Shaped Balsa Longboard
By Dale Velzy
Located in Haleiwa, HI
A superb example of Dale Velzy shaped balsa surfboard and beautiful functional art piece.
Fiberglass, Hardwood, Softwood
Sold
H 118 in W 21 in D 3 in
1940s Replica Dale Velzy Golden Balsawood King Kamehameha Hot Curl Surfboard
By Dale Velzy
Located in Haleiwa, HI
Yellow resin tint used which gives the balsa surfboard an extraordinary golden glow. Features hand painted original artwork depicting King Kamehameha III with mahiole (feather warrio...
Fiberglass, Hardwood, Softwood
1990s Vintage Surfboards Hawaii Custom Longboard by Mike Diffenderfer
Located in Haleiwa, HI
1995-96 Vintage Surfboards Hawaii custom balsa longboard made by the late Mike Diffenderfer (1937-2002).
Fiberglass, Hardwood, Softwood
Sold
H 10 in W 10 in D 1 in
"The Art of the Surfboard" Book Signed by Surfer Greg Noll - First Edition
By Greg Noll
Located in San Diego, CA
It's a must-have for surfers and surfing history buffs of any age. The "Art of the Surfboard" book includes: A biographical introduction to Greg Noll A concise history of the evolu...
Paper
1970s Hobie Balsa Surfboard
By Hobie
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful Hobie Balsa semi-gun surfboard has 1960s lines but was made in the 1970s for a Hobie retro advertising photo-shoot.
Mahogany, Fiberglass, Resin
Reynolds "Rennie" Yater Balsa Surfboard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
17 years old, never ridden, new old stock. Rennie Yater Balsa Longboard. Solid balsa wood surfboard wth three redwood stringers, wood tailblock and glassed in wooden fin.
Resin
Sold
H 120 in W 23 in
Rare and Important Velzy and Jacobs Balsa Wood Surfboard - Signed, 1956 Venice California
By Velzy Surfboards
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This balsa surfboard was created AND SIGNED BY two of the most influential surfboard shapers of the 20th Century: Hap Jacobs and Dale Velzy.
Fiberglass
Sold
H 108 in W 19 in D 2.25 in
RARE Fully Restored Velzy and Jacobs Balsa Wood Gun Surfboard, Mid-1950s
By Velzy-Jacobs Surfboards
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This rare and important fully restored solid balsa wood surfboard, classed as a "big wave gun," is recognized amongst surfboard enthusiasts as a masterpiece.
Fiberglass, Foam
All Original Hap Jacobs Surfboard, 1959, Hermosa Beach California
By Jacobs Surfboards
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Widely considered one of the most influential shapers of the 20th Century Hap Jacobs' surfboard shaping career spanned over 50 years. Initially Jacobs and Dale Velzy opened their joi...
Fiberglass, Foam, Wood
1940s Balsa Wood Surfboard by George Strempel, Hawaii, 1952
By George Strempel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand shaped balsa gun surfboard made, ridden and restored by Pioneer surfer George Strempel.
Wood, Fiberglass
1930's Waikiki Beach Boy Balsa and Redwood Surfboard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This handmade board, probably made in Hawaii, is along the lines of a "Pacific Systems Holmes" type surfboard. It features redwood rails and center with a balsa wood body.
Striking Early 1960s Hap Jacobs Surfboard
By Hap Jacobs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Widely considered one of the most influential shapers of the 20th century Hap Jacobs' surfboard shaping career spanned over 50 years. Initially Jacobs and Dale Velzy opened their joi...
Fiberglass, Foam, Paint
Sold
H 119 in W 21.5 in D 11.5 in
Mid-1960s Jacobs Multi-Logo Surfboard, Fully Restored, Yellow with Acid Splash
By Hap Jacobs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lovingly restored, circa 1965, Hap Jacobs multi-logo surfboard with goldenrod yellow deck, solid 2" balsa wood center stringer, acid splash rails and bottom.
Fiberglass, Foam
Faux Balsa Wood Surfboard, Early 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This all original, 1970s, 7' 3 inches; faux balsa wood surfboard is a rare specimen. Quality execution, an eye for design, technology and a desire for 1970s short board performance w...
Fiberglass
$13,389 / item
H 49.22 in Dm 70.87 in
Brass and Parchment Paper Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Impressive chandelier made of white enameled brass arms holding six beautiful parchment paper shades, which can be adjusted thanks to the handle of each socket. Signed by the arti...
Brass
1990s Vintage Town & Country shortboard by Ned McMann
Located in Haleiwa, HI
1994 Town & Country (T&C) surfboard shaped by Ned McMann. Features uncommon Hawaiiana T&C logos with matching artwork along the rails. Glassed-on thruster (tri-fins). Comes with the ...
Fiberglass, Foam
"Fractal Gun" Custom Wooden Marquetry Surfboard
Located in Nr Abergavenny, Monmouthshire
This is a unique custom surfboard featuring a marquetry deck, designed and hand-crafted by the w o o d p o p studio which specialises in marquetry and inlay work. The studio prid...
Wood
$2,161Sale Price|40% Off
H 3 in W 21.5 in D 86 in
Artist Edition Limited Edition Surf Board by Graham Gillmore for Beau Lake
By BeauLake
Located in Rhinebeck, NY
Limited Edition Surf Board designed by renowned artist Graham Gillmore. In 2023 Beau Lake, the creator of the world's most beautiful paddle boards, collaborated with Artists for Wa...
Foam, Paint, Acrylic
1984 Original Town & Country Vintage Surfboard by Wallace
By Dave Wallace
Located in Haleiwa, HI
All original 1984 Town & Country (T&C) double wing swallow tail surfboard shaped by Dave Wallace. This ultra-rare work of art features a custom galactic airbrushed mural by t...
Fiberglass, Foam, Softwood
Lightning Bolt 'Pipeliner' Surfboard shaped by Gerry Lopez
Located in Haleiwa, HI
‘Pipeliner’ model Lightning Bolt surfboard shaped by Gerry Lopez in 2024. Bold yellow deck tint with classic black wrapped rails/bottom and red pinstripe detail. Hand shaped from a C...
Fiberglass, Foam, Softwood
1988 Mark Richards 'MR' Surfboard
By Mark Richards Surfboards
Located in Haleiwa, HI
1988 Mark Richards (MR) surfboard. Features 80s style colorful Mark Richards text and iconic MR Superman logos. Rounded pintail shape design with glassed on thruster (tri-fin) setup....
Fiberglass, Foam
6'4 "Kokomo" Custom Wooden Marquetry Surfboard
By Emma Wood
Located in Nr Abergavenny, Monmouthshire
This is a unique custom surfboard featuring a marquetry deck, designed and hand-crafted by the w o o d p o p studio which specialises in marquetry and inlay work. The studio prides...
Wood
1966 Vintage Greg Noll Miki Dora “Da Cat” longboard
By Greg Noll
Located in Haleiwa, HI
1966 vintage Greg Noll Miki Dora Da Cat longboard. Features the legendary black cat color scheme Miki Dora was known to ride. A remarkable example of the highly prized 1st generation...
Fiberglass, Foam, Softwood
$2,000
H 2 in W 23 in D 108 in
Jeff Clark Signed Global Glassing Green Marble Mavericks Big Wave Guns Surfboard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Jeff Clark Signed Global Glassing Green Marble Mavericks Big Wave Guns Surfboard. Item features is signed "To Amanda & Brad, Two Young Mavericks! Jeff Clark", surfboard appears to b...
Fiberglass
1930s Replica Tom Blake hollow wooden surfboard
By Tom Blake
Located in Haleiwa, HI
1930s Replica Tom Blake hollow wooden surfboard. Wooden panels joined by metallic fasteners with daffodil yellow outline. Patented by the late Tom Blake (1902-1994) in 1931. The inte...
Metal
$15,801Sale Price|20% Off
H 6 in W 23 in D 110 in
9'2 "High Roller Gun" Custom Wooden Marquetry Surfboard feat 24 Carat Gold
By Emma Wood
Located in Nr Abergavenny, Monmouthshire
This is a unique custom surfboard featuring a marquetry deck incorporating 24 carat gold leaf, designed and hand-crafted by the w o o d p o p studio which specialises in marquetry an...
Gold Leaf
1970s Replica Owl Chapman Underground Hawaii Pintail Surfboard
By Owl Chapman
Located in Haleiwa, HI
1970s Replica Owl Chapman Underground Hawaii pintail surfboard made in the early 2000s. Features beautiful amaranth and purple stain with complimentary glass-on single fin. Dual pins...
Fiberglass, Foam, Softwood
Hot Curl wooden surfboard by Juan Rodriguez
Located in Haleiwa, HI
Hot Curl wooden surfboard made in 2017 by Juan Rodriguez. Features the iconic hot curl design invented by the late John Kelly (1919-2010), renowned big wave surfing pioneer. The hot ...
Fiberglass, Softwood
1960s Replica Greg Noll Black Walnut Trophy Surfboard
By Greg Noll
Located in Haleiwa, HI
Late-1960s replica Greg Noll Surf Center Hawaii wooden surfboard. Features a transitional-era (late 1960’s style) pintail shape made with one of the rarest and most valuable hardwood...
Fiberglass, Hardwood
Bing Surfboards 1966 model Pipeliner by Dick Brewer
By Dick Brewer
Located in Haleiwa, HI
Bing Surfboards 1966 model pintail Pipeliner. Gorgeous red tinted bottom/wrapped rails and blue fin with white halo. Dual t-band balsawood stringers. Shaped by the late Dick Brewer (...
Fiberglass, Foam, Softwood
Antique and vintage collectibles and curiosities can bring whimsy and wonder to any interior.
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