Skip to main content

Creative Playthings Retro

Creative Playthings Crossword Blocks
By Creative Playthings
Located in Garnerville, NY
Wood crossword blocks puzzles by Creative Playthings, Princeton, New Jersey. Circa 1967
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Creative Playthings Retro

Materials

Wood, Paper

Retro Creative Playthings Crossword Blocks
Creative Playthings Crossword Blocks
H 4.5 in W 4.5 in D 1.5 in
Creative Playthings Seesaw
By Creative Playthings, Gloria Caranica
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Creative Playthings rocker made of a light, warm birch plywood. Designed in 1964 by Gloria Caranica
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Creative Playthings Retro

Materials

Wood, Birch, Bentwood, Plywood

Retro Creative Playthings Seesaw
Creative Playthings Seesaw
H 18.5 in W 11.75 in D 25.75 in
Creative Playthings Mid Century Childs Rocker
By Creative Playthings
Located in Riverdale, NY
Creative playthings mid century Childs bentwood Rocker designed by Gloria Caranica circa 1964
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Creative Playthings Retro

Materials

Bentwood

Gloria Caranica for Creative Playthings Cradle
By Creative Playthings, Gloria Caranica
Located in Hanover, MA
Molded plywood doll cradle by Gloria Caranica for Creative Playthings, circa 1956. Creative
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Creative Playthings Retro

Materials

Plywood

Antonio Vitali Wood Toy Family Set for Creative Playthings
By Creative Playthings
Located in San Mateo, CA
Carved wood toy family by Antonio Vitali, Swiss toy designer. Vitali designed this set for Creative
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Creative Playthings Retro

Materials

Wood

Rocking Beauty Designed by Gloria Caranica for Creative Playthings
By Creative Playthings, Gloria Caranica
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
Classic rocking horse by Creative Playthings. This bentwood birch piece is in nice vintage
Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Creative Playthings Retro

Materials

Birch

"Rocking Beauty" Hobby Horse Designed by Gloria Caranica for Creative Playthings
By Creative Playthings, Gloria Caranica
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An abstract hobby horse designed in 1964 by Gloria Caranica for Creative Playthings. Composed of
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Creative Playthings Retro

Materials

Birch, Plywood

Original Vintage Poster Creative Playthings Educational Toys Children Playing
Located in London, GB
Original vintage advertising poster for the Creative Playthings educational toy shop in Manhattan
Category

1970s American Creative Playthings Retro

Materials

Paper

Original Vintage Poster Creative Playthings Educational Toys Building Blocks Art
Located in London, GB
Original vintage advertising poster for the creative playthings educational toy shop in Manhattan
Category

1970s American Creative Playthings Retro

Materials

Paper

Original Vintage Poster Creative Playthings Educational Toys Arts Crafts Puzzle
Located in London, GB
Original vintage advertising poster for the Creative Playthings educational toy shop in Manhattan
Category

1970s American Creative Playthings Retro

Materials

Paper

Original Vintage Poster Creative Playthings Educational Toys Child Painting Fun
Located in London, GB
Original vintage advertising poster for the Creative Playthings educational toy shop in Manhattan
Category

1970s American Creative Playthings Retro

Materials

Paper

Original Vintage Poster Creative Playthings Educational Toys Teddy Bear House
Located in London, GB
Original vintage advertising poster for the Creative Playthings educational toy shop in Manhattan
Category

1970s American Creative Playthings Retro

Materials

Paper

Original Vintage Poster Creative Playthings Educational Toys Driver Toy Car Fun
Located in London, GB
Original vintage advertising poster for the Creative Playthings educational toy shop in Manhattan
Category

1970s American Creative Playthings Retro

Materials

Paper

Irmi Childs Giraffe Animal 1950's Wooden Clothing Tree
By Creative Playthings
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A super cute wooden giraffe childs clothing tree named Irmi in a very mellow yellow detailed with light green painted face and body spots . The body has hanger posts with contrasting...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Creative Playthings Retro

Materials

Wood

Original Vintage Poster Creative Playthings Educational Toys Children Playing
Located in London, GB
Original vintage advertising poster for the Creative Playthings educational toy shop in Manhattan
Category

1970s Creative Playthings Retro

Materials

Paper

Original Vintage Poster Creative Playthings Educational Toys Building Blocks Art
Located in London, GB
Original vintage advertising poster for the Creative Playthings educational toy shop in Manhattan
Category

1970s Creative Playthings Retro

Materials

Paper

Original Vintage Poster Creative Playthings Educational Toys Arts Crafts Puzzle
Located in London, GB
Original vintage advertising poster for the Creative Playthings educational toy shop in Manhattan
Category

1970s Creative Playthings Retro

Materials

Paper

Original Vintage Poster Creative Playthings Educational Toys Teddy Bear House
Located in London, GB
Original vintage advertising poster for the Creative Playthings educational toy shop in Manhattan
Category

1970s Creative Playthings Retro

Materials

Paper

Original Vintage Poster Creative Playthings Educational Toys Driver Toy Car Fun
Located in London, GB
Original vintage advertising poster for the Creative Playthings educational toy shop in Manhattan
Category

1970s Creative Playthings Retro

Materials

Paper

People Also Browsed

Vintage Needle Point Canvas Pillow Designs by Lou Gartner
Located in Riverdale, NY
Charming vintage needle point canvas designs by Louis J. Gartner Jr. He was well known in the design world as a Sothebys consultant, artist and designer with boutiques in Bergdorf Go...
Category

1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Creative Playthings Retro

Materials

Canvas

JENNY Large Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Mathieu Matégot, Stilnovo, Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Introducing Jenny, the latest vintage-inspired fixture from Blueprint Lighting. Named for multi-hyphenate Jenny Mollen; NYT best-selling author, actress, design enthusiast, mom of ...
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Creative Playthings Retro

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel

Grueby Faience St George and the Dragon Tile
By Grueby Faience Company 1
Located in Riverdale, NY
Grueby Faience St George and the Dragon Tile circa 1905. Vibrantly colored glazed earthenware circa 1905. Lovely period example.
Category

Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Creative Playthings Retro

Materials

Earthenware

Constructivist plywood rocking horse, Switzerland 1960s
By Kay Bojesen
Located in ECHT, NL
Minimal Bauhaus design rocking horse. It is made from sheets of plywood. Simple yet ingenious construction making it a sturdy toy. I was made during the 1960s in Switzerland. The pl...
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Bauhaus Creative Playthings Retro

Materials

Plywood

Antique Children's Horse Head Rocking Chair
Located in Forney, TX
A rare and unusual form antique American early wooden child’s toy horse rocker with cushioned seat and beautiful patina. Dating to the mid-19th century, the primitive rocker having a...
Category

Mid-19th Century American Creative Playthings Retro

Materials

Leather, Wood, Paint

Antique Swedish Country Pine Rocking Bassinet
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce late 18th / early 19th century Gustavian Period country Swedish farmhouse pine bassinet / cradle with beautifully aged character and warm patina. Hand-crafted in Sweden, c...
Category

Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Creative Playthings Retro

Materials

Pine

Rocking Horse in Painted Wood
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rocking Horse in Painted Wood Keywords: children's accessories, rustic, French country
Category

Early 20th Century French Creative Playthings Retro

Materials

Wood

Rocking Horse in Painted Wood
Rocking Horse in Painted Wood
H 35 in W 44 in D 11 in
American Folk Art Child's Rocking Horse, circa 1900
Located in Chappaqua, NY
Child's rocking horse, circa 1900. Carved wood, original finish. A wonderful piece of American Folk Art. Provenance: du Pont Family.
Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Creative Playthings Retro

Materials

Wood

Franco Albini Midcentury Rocking Horse Sculpture
By Franco Albini
Located in New York, NY
Franco Albini midcentury rocking horse sculpture. Midcentury rattan and wicker rocking horse sculpture, Italy, circa 1960. Dimensions: H 24 in. x W 30 in. x D 18 in.
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Creative Playthings Retro

Materials

Rattan

Mid-Century, Brown. Waldorf Rocking Sheep
By Peter Kraft
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cute mid-century rocking sheep with real sheep coat, carved wood face and rocker. A vintage room accessory perfect for adding a little life and style to any room! In original condit...
Category

1960s German Mid-Century Modern Creative Playthings Retro

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Mid-Century, Brown. Waldorf Rocking Sheep
Mid-Century, Brown. Waldorf Rocking Sheep
H 22.75 in W 15 in D 23.5 in
Ernst Plank Steam Engine
Located in Madrid, ES
The Ernst Plank steam engine is a fascinating and remarkable piece, especially the Union model with dimensions of 43x14x14 cm. Manufactured by the Ernst Plank brand, this steam engin...
Category

Late 19th Century Creative Playthings Retro

Materials

Copper

Ernst Plank Steam Engine
Ernst Plank Steam Engine
H 16.93 in W 6.7 in D 6.7 in
Joseff Hoffman Decanter for the Weiner Wekstatte by Lobmeyr
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Riverdale, NY
Joseff Hoffmann iconic decanter with drinking glass stopper for the Weiner Werkstatte. From the Patrician series by Lobmeyr. 1920's Austria. 10" high x 3".
Category

1920s Austrian Art Deco Creative Playthings Retro

Materials

Blown Glass

BLONDE WITH ART DECO NECKLACE
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Biography from the niece of the artist from during his lifetime. Paintings acquired from the artist.s estate. Max Turner 1925 - 2019 Max Lamar Turner Painter, Sculptor, Teacher an...
Category

1990s Modern Creative Playthings Retro

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Agricultural Theme Bar Set in Brass, 1960s, Set of 3
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Midcentury bar-set with the following accessories: a rock hammer Corkscrew, a spade shaped bottle opener and a horse head ashtray. All of them made from solid brass. Scandinavian mad...
Category

1960s European Mid-Century Modern Creative Playthings Retro

Materials

Brass

Agricultural Theme Bar Set in Brass, 1960s, Set of 3
Agricultural Theme Bar Set in Brass, 1960s, Set of 3
Free Shipping
H 4.34 in W 3.94 in D 0.71 in
Gio Ponti for Ginori Shallow Bowls, Il Circo
By Gio Ponti
Located in Riverdale, NY
Set of 5 Il Circo (circus) shallow bowls from the mid 1930's Italy designed by Gio Ponti for Ginori. Each decorated with a charming Modernist figure of a circus performer. 5.5" x 1"...
Category

1930s Italian Art Deco Creative Playthings Retro

Materials

Porcelain

Painted Rocking Horse
Located in Washington, DC
A painted rocking horse, with original mane, tail, saddle, bridel and original old paint.
Category

Early 20th Century American Creative Playthings Retro

Materials

Leather, Wood, Paint

Painted Rocking Horse
Painted Rocking Horse
H 46 in W 69 in D 13 in

Recent Sales

Creative Playthings Bentwood Toy Rocker
By Creative Playthings
Located in Tulsa, OK
vintage bentwood piece from the 1950s or 1960s, by Creative Playthings. It is the unusual combo of the "T
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Creative Playthings Retro

Materials

Bentwood

Retro Creative Playthings Bentwood Toy Rocker
Creative Playthings Bentwood Toy Rocker
H 16.5 in W 11.75 in D 25.75 in
Modernist Child Rocker by Creative Playthings
By Gloria Caranica, Creative Playthings
Located in Hudson, NY
Vintage child rocker by Creative Playthings. All wood construction. Awesome Mid-Century Modern
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Creative Playthings Retro

Materials

Plywood

Retro Modernist Child Rocker by Creative Playthings
Modernist Child Rocker by Creative Playthings
H 20.25 in W 25.25 in D 11.75 in
Creative Playthings Child's Toys Cradle Buggy Rocking Horse
By Gloria Caranica
Located in Tulsa, OK
pram, and a rocking cradle. All pieces are signed, and manufactured by creative playthings of Princeton
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Creative Playthings Retro

Materials

Steel

Important Antonio Vitali Toy Set with Original Box
By Creative Playthings
Located in Lambertville, NJ
of Creative Playthings (USA) in the early 1950s to showcase the toy designs of legendary Swiss
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Creative Playthings Retro

Creative Playthings Rocker
By Creative Playthings
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Creative Playthings Rocker manufactured in Princeton, New Jersey.
Category

1960s American Creative Playthings Retro

Materials

Wood

Creative Playthings Rocker
Creative Playthings Rocker
H 18 in W 25 in D 12 in
Creative Playthings Cart
By Creative Playthings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Creative playthings wood cart. Right now I have it loaded with books! Perfect to use as intended or
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Creative Playthings Retro

Materials

Maple

Creative Playthings Cart
Creative Playthings Cart
H 23 in W 20.5 in D 15 in
Creative Playthings Rocking Horse
By Creative Playthings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Creative Playthings made some amazing things! Originally designed as Modern Functional Toys for
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Creative Playthings Retro

Materials

Maple

Creative Playthings Rocking Horse
Creative Playthings Rocking Horse
H 24 in W 14 in D 25 in
Creative Playthings Children's Rocker
By Creative Playthings
Located in Dallas, TX
of a whimsical sculpture than a toy. Made in the mid 1950's by the Creative Playthings company this
Category

1950s American Creative Playthings Retro

Materials

Wood, Paint

Wood and Wool Sheep by Creative Playthings
By Creative Playthings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wood and wool sheep toy with wheels by Creative Playthings. Made in USA, circa 1960s.
Category

1960s American Creative Playthings Retro

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Original "Creative Playthings" 1960s Hobby Horse
Located in Bellport, NY
,original finish,with branded mark "Creative Playthings/Princeton,NJ"
Category

1960s American Creative Playthings Retro

Materials

Plywood, Paint

CREATIVE PLAYTHINGS ROCKING TOY ; RARE CONFIGURATION
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Designed by Gloria Caranica for Creative Playthings in New Jersey and usually seen with a red ball
Category

1950s American Creative Playthings Retro

Time Capsule Creative Playthings Rocking Horse
By Gloria Caranica
Located in New York, NY
" designed by Gloria Caranica and produced by Creative Playthings of Princeton, New Jersey. Iconic bent
Category

1960s American Creative Playthings Retro

Wood Toy Rocking Horse by Creative Playthings
Located in New York, NY
Bentwood toy rocking horse by Creative Playthings. USA, circa 1950. features blonde wood body
Category

1960s American Creative Playthings Retro

Materials

Bentwood, Wood

"Rocking Beauty" Hobby Horse by Gloria Caranica for Creative Playthings
By Creative Playthings, Gloria Caranica
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern, "Rocking Beauty" by Gloria Caranica for Creative Playthings is an abstracted
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Creative Playthings Retro

Materials

Plywood

Vintage Collectible Creative Playthings Baby Doll Stroller / Planter, USA
By Creative Playthings
Located in Deland, FL
As for curiosities, this one takes the cake. This bright and brilliant patinaed children's stroller would be perfect for holding a throw, as a planter, or as a corner of the room art...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Creative Playthings Retro

Materials

Maple

Creative Playthings Molded Plywood Carriage
By Creative Playthings
Located in San Mateo, CA
Molded plywood carriage by Creative Playthings. This appeared in the 1967 catalog and was probably
Category

1960s American Creative Playthings Retro

Materials

Wood, Paint, Plastic

Creative Playthings "Rocking Beauty" Hobby Horse
By Creative Playthings
Located in Highland, IN
This uncommon variation of the Classic "Rocking Beauty" by Creative Playthings has blue elements
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Creative Playthings Retro

Materials

Wood

Modernist Hobby Horse by Creative Playthings
By Creative Playthings, Gloria Caranica
Located in Highland, IN
Designed in 1964 by Gloria Caranica for Creative Playthings, the "Rocking Beauty" hobby horse is a
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Creative Playthings Retro

Materials

Birch, Plywood

Modernist Hobby Horse by Creative Playthings
Modernist Hobby Horse by Creative Playthings
H 20.25 in W 25.25 in D 11.75 in
Modernist Hobby Horse by Creative Playthings
By Creative Playthings, Gloria Caranica
Located in Highland, IN
Designed in 1964 by Gloria Caranica for Creative Playthings, the "Rocking Beauty" hobby horse is a
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Creative Playthings Retro

Materials

Birch

Modernist Hobby Horse by Creative Playthings
Modernist Hobby Horse by Creative Playthings
H 20.25 in W 25.25 in D 11.75 in
Original Vintage Poster Creative Playthings Educational Toys Spaceman Astronaut
Located in London, GB
Original vintage advertising poster for the creative playthings educational toy shop in Manhattan
Category

1970s American Creative Playthings Retro

Materials

Paper

1950s Child's Magnifying Stool Table aka Ant Burner
By Creative Playthings
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Interesting, design-centric toy.
Category

1950s American Creative Playthings Retro

Materials

Glass

Original Vintage Poster Creative Playthings Educational Toys Spaceman Astronaut
Located in London, GB
Original vintage advertising poster for the Creative Playthings educational toy shop in Manhattan
Category

1970s Creative Playthings Retro

Materials

Paper

Original Vintage Poster Creative Playthings Educational Toys Child Painting Fun
Located in London, GB
Original vintage advertising poster for the Creative Playthings educational toy shop in Manhattan
Category

1970s Creative Playthings Retro

Materials

Paper

Adorable Modernist "Creative Playthings" Children's Slide/Fort
By Creative Playthings
Located in Palos Verdes Estates, CA
Adorable modernist "Creative Playthings" children's slide/fort
Category

1950s American Creative Playthings Retro

Materials

Wood

Child's Rocker by Creative Playthings
By Creative Playthings
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Constructed from bent plywood and painted wood. A nice modernist addition to your kids playroom.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Creative Playthings Retro

Child's Rocker by Creative Playthings
Child's Rocker by Creative Playthings
H 16 in W 25.5 in D 12 in
Creative Playthings Vintage Children's Rocker
By Creative Playthings
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Made of bentwood, this 1950s rocker is unlike anything to be found in a modern-day playroom. A truly rare piece that's not only fun and functional, it also makes for a magnificent st...
Category

1950s American Creative Playthings Retro

Materials

Wood

Creative Playthings rocking horse
Located in Treasure Island, CA
classic design icon
Category

1950s American Creative Playthings Retro

Creative Playthings rocking horse
Creative Playthings rocking horse
H 19 in W 25 in D 12 in
Adorable Modernist "Creative Playthings" Childrens Slide/Fort
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Another great piece from our extensive inventory of modernist children's furniture.
Category

1950s American Creative Playthings Retro

"Red Ball" Bent Ply Child's Rocker by Gloria Caranica
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A very well executed children's toy that was produced by Creative Playthings, the "red ball" rocker
Category

1960s American Creative Playthings Retro

Materials

Wood

Architectural Bent Plywood Slide
Located in Treasure Island, CA
(colors are identical to other pieces we've had from that series) 3). Early Creative Playthings
Category

1950s American Creative Playthings Retro

Materials

Plywood, Wood

Architectural Bent Plywood Slide
Architectural Bent Plywood Slide
H 59 in W 105 in D 48 in
Creative Playthings 'Rocking Beauty' Children's Hobby Horse
By Gloria Caranica
Located in New York, NY
Adorable children's rocker designed by Gloria Caranica. Creative Playthings, Inc., Princeton NJ.
Category

1960s American Creative Playthings Retro

Creative Playthings Blue Rocker by Gloria Caranica
By Gloria Caranica
Located in New York, NY
Child's rocker. Designed by Gloria Caranica for Creative Playthings. USA, circa 1970. Measures
Category

1970s American Creative Playthings Retro

Materials

Plywood

Creative Playthings Miniature Wood Rocking Horse and Rider, American, circa 1965
By Creative Playthings
Located in Southampton, NY
Essence of American wood toy of the period. A stylized rocking horse with removable rider made in smooth geometric wooden forms.
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Creative Playthings Retro

Materials

Wood

Creative Playthings Miniature Wood Rocking Horse and Rider, American, circa 1965
By Creative Playthings
Located in Southampton, NY
Wood rocker base with stylized horsehead and separate turned wood "Rider." Original box. Modern 1960s toy. Company (appropriately) in Princeton, N.J.
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Creative Playthings Retro

Materials

Wood

Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Creative Playthings Retro", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

Creative Playthings Retro For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the creative playthings retro you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A creative playthings retro — often made from wood, paper and birch — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a creative playthings retro — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A creative playthings retro is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency. Creative Playthings and Gloria Caranica each produced at least one beautiful creative playthings retro that is worth considering.

How Much is a Creative Playthings Retro?

Prices for a creative playthings retro can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $279 and can go as high as $1,250, while the average can fetch as much as $502.