Vintage Tennis Rackets in Patriotic Decor

Decorating with vintage tennis rackets can add a unique and nostalgic touch to your patriotic decor this summer season. These classic pieces not only celebrate the sport’s timeless charm but also blend seamlessly with red, white, and blue color schemes. Incorporate vintage tennis rackets into your patriotic decor to create a distinctive and festive atmosphere.

Vintage Tennis Rackets

Vintage tennis rackets can add a nostalgic and stylish touch to any home decor. Their timeless design and historical significance make them perfect for creating a unique focal point in a room. Whether displayed individually or as part of a themed collection, vintage tennis rackets bring a sense of history and elegance to your space.

Vintage Family Heirloom Rackets

I have mentioned several times on the blog that I come from a long line of family tennis players. My father was an avid tennis player who played until he was 86 years old. One of my favorite treasures is his collection of tennis rackets, which I display in a basket in one of our guest bedrooms at our home in Coastal Maine.

My uncle, John Conroy, grew up in Newport, RI, as a ball boy on the grass courts at the now International Tennis Hall of Fame. He is memorialized on the flag pole, looking over the courts today. He was also the Princeton tennis coach and owned and ran the Lawrenceville Tennis Camp, which I attended for three summers in my youth. Then, he gave me an autographed tennis racket by Chris Everett. Unfortunately, it was quickly stolen, and I wish I had that vintage tennis racket today…

Name Brand Vintage Tennis Rackets

Some well-known name brands of vintage tennis rackets include:

Today, you can find and collect vintage tennis racquets rather affordably at flea markets, thrift shops, estate sales, and yard sales.

Vintage Tennis Rackets in Patriotic Decor

It’s almost Labor Day, and I found these two Wilson vintage tennis rackets at a local barn sale for $10 apiece.

This inspired today’s Patriotic display in our dining room, which uses these old racquets, along with salvaged windows, faux red apples, white hydrangeas, and an old American flag.

These classic sports artifacts, with their aged wood and iconic designs, pair beautifully with red, white, and blue elements.

Salvaged Windows and Faux Apples

Artificial or real apples add fabulous color to summer decor. I used apples here to add color to a neutral summer decor palette.

The salvaged white windows layered on our vintage white mantel add such a soft summer-style contrast that nothing else is needed here—keeping it simple!

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American Flag

An old American flag from our home’s flag pole gathers around the base of a bouquet of hand-picked white hydrangeas, honoring the patriotic theme for this Labor Day weekend.

You may also enjoy these Patriotic home decorating ideas.

You may also find inspiration in this DIY American Flag with Antique Spindles project.

Vintage Patriotic Table Centerpieces

You may also be inspired by this Red, White, and Blue Centerpiece with White Hydrangeas post.

Here are some vintage patriotic table centerpiece ideas using vintage tennis rackets to celebrate American holidays like Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, or Veterans Day:

Vintage Tennis Umpire Chair

And I can’t write a post about vintage tennis racquets without sharing this vintage tennis umpire chair that I found one summer while out Thrifting with the Gals in Coastal Maine.

How fun is this? My father would have adored it!

You may also enjoy this Vintage Office Furniture | Antique Desk or Drafting Table? post.

Get creative with vintage tennis rackets by combining them with patriotic colors, fabrics, flowers, and memorabilia for a unique Americana centerpiece.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ You may also find inspiration in this 16+ Vintage Patriotic Decor Unique Ideas post.