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Vintage Leather Gym Mat with Wheels, Mid-Century Modern, 1970s

$2,450
£1,847.14
€2,160.08
CA$3,467.74
A$3,530.16
CHF 2,032.97
MX$42,541.73
NOK 23,597.06
SEK 23,807.97
DKK 16,145.04

About the Item

Large natural leather gymnasium mat mounted on new cast iron caster wheels with brakes. The mat carries a full-size bed footprint, with softly rounded edges and a thick padded body covered in original natural leather. The four corner casters allow easy repositioning and lock in place with individual brakes. Gym mats of this type were standard institutional equipment across European and American schools and athletic clubs from the early to mid-20th century. Constructed for hard use, they were typically built over a dense internal padding layer and covered in heavy-duty natural leather, stitched and stretched taut over the form. The new cast iron wheels have been added to make the piece functional in a contemporary setting, and the mat's proportions suit a full-size bed frame if used as a platform base or low headboard. Condition is good overall. The leather surface shows patina consistent with age and institutional use. Cast iron wheels and brakes are new.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 7.5 in (19.05 cm)Width: 48 in (121.92 cm)Depth: 56 in (142.24 cm)Seat Height: 2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Leather,Wood,Woodwork
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1970s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. 48 x 56 x 2.5/7.5.
  • Seller Location:
    Los Angeles, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: S437M1stDibs: LU922415661782

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