Used Creative Playthings
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 Used Creative Playthings
Materials
Wood, Paper
Creative Playthings Seesaw
By Gloria Caranica, Creative Playthings
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 Used Creative Playthings
Materials
Birch, Bentwood, Plywood, Wood
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 Used Creative Playthings
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 Used Creative Playthings
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 Used Creative Playthings
Materials
Wood
Rocking Beauty Designed by Gloria Caranica for Creative Playthings
By Gloria Caranica, Creative Playthings
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
Classic rocking horse by Creative Playthings. This bentwood birch piece is in nice vintage
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Used Creative Playthings
Materials
Birch
"Rocking Beauty" Hobby Horse Designed by Gloria Caranica for Creative Playthings
By Gloria Caranica, Creative Playthings
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 Used Creative Playthings
Materials
Birch, Plywood
H 17.75 in W 24.75 in D 11.75 in
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 Used Creative Playthings
Materials
Paper
H 38.19 in W 25.2 in D 0.04 in
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 Used Creative Playthings
Materials
Paper
H 38.19 in W 25.2 in D 0.04 in
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 Used Creative Playthings
Materials
Paper
H 38.19 in W 25.2 in D 0.04 in
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 Used Creative Playthings
Materials
Paper
H 38.19 in W 25.2 in D 0.04 in
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 Used Creative Playthings
Materials
Paper
H 38.19 in W 25.2 in D 0.04 in
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 Used Creative Playthings
Materials
Paper
H 38.19 in W 25.2 in D 0.04 in
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 Used Creative Playthings
Materials
Wood
Boulder #1 – The Speaker by Tom Price - Rock-like bronze sculpture, abstract
By Tom Price
Located in Paris, FR
creative process used.
One of the three bronze rocks in the Vyner Tree installation, Boulder #1 – The
Category
2010s Contemporary Used Creative Playthings
Materials
Bronze
H 66.93 in W 39.38 in D 25.6 in
Boulder #3 – The Tunnel by Tom Price - Rock-like bronze sculpture, smooth
By Tom Price
Located in Paris, FR
creative process used.
One of the three bronze rocks in the Vyner Tree installation, Boulder #3 – The
Category
2010s Contemporary Used Creative Playthings
Materials
Bronze
H 35.44 in W 59.06 in D 55.12 in
Boulder #2 - The Slide by Tom Price - Rock-like bronze sculpture, smooth
By Tom Price
Located in Paris, FR
creative process used.
One of the three bronze rocks in the Vyner Tree installation, Boulder #2 - The
Category
2010s Contemporary Used Creative Playthings
Materials
Bronze
H 33.47 in W 78.75 in D 51.19 in
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 Used Creative Playthings
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 Used Creative Playthings
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 Used Creative Playthings
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 Used Creative Playthings
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 Used Creative Playthings
Materials
Paper
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Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century
On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
Category
Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Used Creative Playthings
Materials
Other
H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in
JENNY Large Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Stilnovo, Mathieu Matégot, 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 Used Creative Playthings
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 Used Creative Playthings
Materials
Earthenware
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 Used Creative Playthings
Materials
Canvas
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 Used Creative Playthings
Materials
Pine
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 Used Creative Playthings
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 Used Creative Playthings
Materials
Leather, Wood, Paint
Edward Wormley Pair of Rare Twin Headboards in Sculpted Walnut 1957, 'Signed'
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Pair of rare twin headboards model no. 5731 in sculpted walnut from the Janus Series by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, American 1957 (with original metal labels signed “DUNBAR Berne, Ind...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Used Creative Playthings
Materials
Walnut
H 36 in W 42 in D 1.5 in
Twin Pops Seesaw
By Gabriela Noelle
Located in Miami, FL
The twin pops seesaw is part of the pop-up park series created to inspire play. The seesaw is not only intended for children, but designed for adults, as well. Featuring a 1.5" thick...
Category
2010s American Post-Modern Used Creative Playthings
Materials
Stainless Steel
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 Used Creative Playthings
Materials
Rattan
Pair of Greek Key Mandarin Twin Beds Designed by Kittinger, Mid-Century Modern
By Kittinger
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Rare pair of Greek key Mandarin twin beds with their original finish. This is a very rare set we have never seen another pair! Please check out the other pieces from the Mandrarin co...
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Used Creative Playthings
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
H 38.75 in W 41.25 in D 78.75 in
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 Used Creative Playthings
Materials
Wood
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 Used Creative Playthings
Materials
Blown Glass
Midcentury Beech Plywood Wood Children Rocking Toy Chair, Italy 1970s
By Peppe de Giuli
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing midcentury plywood and beech wood children rocking toy chair for children. Peppe de Giuli probably designed this fantastic piece during the 1970s in Italy.
This minimalist...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Creative Playthings
Materials
Wood, Plywood
H 27.96 in W 35.04 in D 12.8 in
Midcentury Swedish Sculptural Dresser, William Hinn
Located in Riverdale, NY
Wonderful curved and sculptural dresser or credenza from the 1950s Sweden with an exposed biomorphic frame of exquisitely hand-sculpted solid walnut intersects which appear as spider...
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Used Creative Playthings
Materials
Walnut
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 Used Creative Playthings
Materials
Wood
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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 Used Creative Playthings
Materials
Bentwood
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 Used Creative Playthings
Materials
Plywood
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 Used Creative Playthings
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 Used Creative Playthings
Creative Playthings Rocker
By Creative Playthings
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Creative Playthings Rocker manufactured in Princeton, New Jersey.
Category
1960s American Used Creative Playthings
Materials
Wood
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 Used Creative Playthings
Materials
Maple
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 Used Creative Playthings
Materials
Maple
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 Used Creative Playthings
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 Used Creative Playthings
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 Used Creative Playthings
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 Used Creative Playthings
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 Used Creative Playthings
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 Used Creative Playthings
Materials
Bentwood, Wood
"Rocking Beauty" Hobby Horse by Gloria Caranica for Creative Playthings
By Gloria Caranica, Creative Playthings
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 Used Creative Playthings
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 Used Creative Playthings
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 Used Creative Playthings
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 Used Creative Playthings
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 Used Creative Playthings
Materials
Birch, Plywood
Modernist Hobby Horse by Creative Playthings
By Gloria Caranica, Creative Playthings
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 Used Creative Playthings
Materials
Birch
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 Used Creative Playthings
Materials
Paper
H 38.19 in W 25.2 in D 0.04 in
1950s Child's Magnifying Stool Table aka Ant Burner
By Creative Playthings
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Interesting, design-centric toy.
Category
1950s American Used Creative Playthings
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 Used Creative Playthings
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 Used Creative Playthings
Materials
Paper
Creative Playthings Rocker
Located in San Francisco, CA
Child's rocker by Creative Playthings, falls into the "form follows function" category, hands down
Category
20th Century American Used Creative Playthings
Materials
Wood, Paint
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 Used Creative Playthings
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 Used Creative Playthings
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 Used Creative Playthings
Materials
Wood
Creative Playthings rocking horse
Located in Treasure Island, CA
classic design icon
Category
1950s American Used Creative Playthings
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 Used Creative Playthings
Mid-Century Child's Chair
Located in Lambertville, NJ
and kid's version distributed by
Creative Playthings.
Category
20th Century British Used Creative Playthings
Materials
Metal
"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 Used Creative Playthings
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 Used Creative Playthings
Materials
Plywood, Wood
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 Used Creative Playthings
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 Used Creative Playthings
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 Used Creative Playthings
Materials
Wood
H 5 in W 5.25 in D 1.25 in
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 Used Creative Playthings
Materials
Wood
H 5 in W 5.25 in D 1.25 in
Akillis Capture in Motion Ring 18 Karat White Gold Black and White Diamonds
By Akillis
Located in Neuilly sur Seine, FR
pleasure of its furrowed design, transform the ring into a sensual and absorbing plaything. AKILLIS
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Used Creative Playthings
Materials
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
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Used Creative Playthings For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of used creative playthings available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique used creative playthings was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, plywood and paper. Used creative playthings have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of used creative playthings to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern used creative playthings are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made used creative playthings over the years, but those made by Creative Playthings and Gloria Caranica are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Used Creative Playthings?
Used creative playthings can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $725, while the lowest priced sells for $100 and the highest can go for as much as $2,200.
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