Vintage Tennis Rackets in Patriotic Decor

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Vintage Tennis Rackets
- Vintage Family Heirloom Rackets
- Name Brand Vintage Tennis Rackets
Vintage Tennis Rackets in Patriotic Decor
- Salvaged Windows and Faux Apples
- American Flag
Vintage Patriotic Table Centerpieces
Vintage Tennis Umpire Chair
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Add a vintage flair to your summer celebrations with a patriotic centerpiece featuring vintage tennis rackets, flags, and white hydrangeas.

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 racket with red apple on Mantel

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…

Father ready to play tennis. — My father playing tennis at 77.

Glamping Bedding in the Attic Truss — My father playing tennis at 77.

Name Brand Vintage Tennis Rackets

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

Wilson
Dunlop
Slazenger
Spalding
Bancroft
Head
Prince
Donnay
Yamaha
Adidas

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

Framed tennis racquets on wall over cottage bed — Cottage Core Inspired by 3 Days Glamping in the Adirondacks

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.

Vintage tennis rackets on mantel with salvaged windows and apples.

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!

White Farmhouse Cottage Style Patriotic Decor in Dining Room with Tennis rackets, white hydrangeas and USA Flag.

More Apple Decorating Ideas

Centerpiece Display: Fill a decorative bowl or basket with faux apples to create a vibrant centerpiece. Add elements like faux leaves, twigs, and small American flags for a festive and seasonal touch.
Wreaths: Incorporate faux apples into a wreath for a striking door decoration. Combine them with red, white, and blue ribbons or other patriotic elements to celebrate the holiday spirit.
Mantel Decor: Arrange faux apples along the mantel, interspersed with candles, garlands, and miniature American flags. This simple yet elegant display can enhance the patriotic theme of your living space.

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.

Patriotic Table Centerpiece with American Flag, vintage tennis Rackets and White Hydrangeas

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.

Patriotic home decor farmhouse cottage style with neutral decor.

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:

Red, White, and Blue Floral Racket: Wrap the racket head with red, white, and blue ribbons or burlap. Fill the racket face with a floral arrangement using patriotic colors like red geraniums, white daisies, and blue delphinium. You may also enjoy this Red Geraniums: A Patriotic Centerpiece post.
Americana Wreath Racket: Create a wreath using miniature American flags, stars, and striped ribbons, then attach it to the center of the racket face. Hang small vintage charms or medals from the racket strings. Find more inspiration in the Old Badminton Racquet Sporty DIY Wreath post.
Patriotic Centerpiece Stand: Stand the vintage tennis racket vertically and use the handle for a vase or tin filled with red, white, and blue flowers or pinwheels. Lean vintage postcards or photos against the racket frame.
Flag Bunting Racket: String a miniature American flag bunting across the racket face. Place a small potted plant or floral arrangement in the center, surrounded by vintage patriotic trinkets or memorabilia.

Vintage tennis rackets and Patriotic centerpiece with American flag and white hydrangeas.

Vintage Postcard Racket: Decoupage a vintage tennis racket face with vintage postcards or images featuring patriotic themes, landmarks, or military scenes. Tie a red, white, and blue ribbon bow around the racket handle.
Star-Spangled Racket: Use red, white, and blue acrylic paints to paint the tennis racket face with stars and stripes. Once dry, fill the center with a floral arrangement or display of vintage American items.
Firecracker Vintage Tennis Racket: Glue red, white, and blue streamers or crepe paper to the racket strings to resemble a burst of fireworks. Place small American flags or pinwheels around the base of the racket.

Vintage picture with cats playing tennis over basket of vintage tennis rackets.

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!

Vintage tennis umpire chair in antique shop. — Vintage Office Furniture | Antique Desk or Drafting Table?

Vintage Tennis Umpire Chair at Tall Desk — Vintage Office Furniture | Antique Desk or Drafting Table?

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.

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If you have any thoughts, comments, or suggestions, I’d love to hear from you. Please share in the comments below. And be sure to share this blog post link with your friends who are also vintage enthusiasts.

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