Antique School Equipment
Discover the magical world of antique school furnishings: exercise equipment, unusual instruments, scientific and anatomical exhibits…
24 items
Vintage Gym Bench from a Sports Hall, 1930s–1950s
Benches like this were widely used in school gyms, Sokol halls, and athletic facilities between the 1930s and 1950s. Built to endure daily training, they were crafted from solid spruce or pine, reinforced with cast-iron components, and upholstered with strong natural leather. Original pieces are now highly sought after and frequently appear on curated design platforms such as 1stdibs, Pamono, and VNTG.
Vintage School Chart – Fish- European Perch (Teleostei, perca fluv) – Prof. Pfurtscheller, ca. 1900, Restored Original
The Zoologische Wandtafeln series was created at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries in Vienna by Prof. Dr. Paul Pfurtscheller, who combined his expertise in biology and pedagogy with artistic skills. His goal was to produce wall charts that were scientifically accurate, visually compelling, and educationally effective. The charts were widely used in grammar schools and universities across the Austro-Hungarian Empire and later throughout Europe.
Vintage School Chart – Orb Weaver (Araneus diadematus) – Prof. Pfurtscheller, ca. 1900, Restored Original
The Zoologische Wandtafeln series was created at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries in Vienna by Prof. Dr. Paul Pfurtscheller, who combined his expertise in biology and pedagogy with artistic skills. His goal was to produce wall charts that were scientifically accurate, visually compelling, and educationally effective. The charts were widely used in grammar schools and universities across the Austro-Hungarian Empire and later throughout Europe.
Vintage School Chart – Starfish (Asteroidea) – Prof. Pfurtscheller, ca. 1900, Restored Original
The Zoologische Wandtafeln series was created at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries in Vienna by Prof. Dr. Paul Pfurtscheller, who combined his expertise in biology and pedagogy with artistic skills. His goal was to produce wall charts that were scientifically accurate, visually compelling, and educationally effective. The charts were widely used in grammar schools and universities across the Austro-Hungarian Empire and later throughout Europe.
Vintage School Chart – Sea Urchins (Echinoidea) – Prof. Pfurtscheller, ca. 1900, Restored Original
The Zoologische Wandtafeln series was created at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries in Vienna by Prof. Dr. Paul Pfurtscheller, who combined his expertise in biology and pedagogy with artistic skills. His goal was to produce wall charts that were scientifically accurate, visually compelling, and educationally effective. The charts were widely used in grammar schools and universities across the Austro-Hungarian Empire and later throughout Europe.
