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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture
Leather, Jute
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls
Jute, Leather
Vintage 1940s American Folk Art Toys and Dolls
Fur, Hide, Cotton, Wood
1990s Italian Modern Toys and Dolls
Plastic, Paper
1990s French Modern Nautical Objects
Plastic
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Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Taxidermy
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Early 2000s Dutch Vases
Ceramic
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls
Leather, Jute
2010s Italian Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
2010s South African Minimalist Pedestals
Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Victorian Games
Gold
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Cedar
Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture
Metal, Chrome
1990s Italian Modern Toys and Dolls
Plastic, Paper
Antique Early 1900s German Folk Art Toys and Dolls
Pewter
2010s Turkish Modern Floor Lamps
Linen, Ash
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Tapestries
Tapestry
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Wool, Cotton, Yarn
21st Century and Contemporary European Victorian Taxidermy
Animal Skin
Antique Early 1900s German Folk Art Toys and Dolls
Porcelain, Fabric, Wood
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2010s Toys and Dolls
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2010s Toys and Dolls
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2010s Toys and Dolls
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2010s Toys and Dolls
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2010s Toys and Dolls
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2010s Toys and Dolls
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2010s Toys and Dolls
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2010s Toys and Dolls
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2010s Toys and Dolls
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2010s Toys and Dolls
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2010s Toys and Dolls
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2010s Toys and Dolls
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2010s Toys and Dolls
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2010s Toys and Dolls
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2010s Toys and Dolls
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2010s Toys and Dolls
Plastic
2010s Toys and Dolls
Plastic
2010s Toys and Dolls
Plastic
2010s Toys and Dolls
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2010s Toys and Dolls
Plastic
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls
Jute, Leather
Vintage 1970s American Toys and Dolls
Late 20th Century Spanish Toys and Dolls
Iron
Antique Early 1900s American Native American Toys and Dolls
Vintage 1940s American Other Toys and Dolls
Glass
Vintage 1970s Italian Toys and Dolls
Vintage 1970s Japanese Modern Toys and Dolls
Leather
Vintage 1940s American Federal Bookends
Brass
Vintage 1930s English Other Models and Miniatures
Metal
2010s German Modern Toys and Dolls
Leather, Jute
Antique Early 1900s American Toys and Dolls
Antique Mid-19th Century French Folk Art Toys
Plaster, Wood
20th Century American Industrial More Furniture and Collectibles
Steel, Stainless Steel
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Finding the Right toys-dolls for You
Antique, new and vintage toys and dolls of years past — handmade folk-art toys such as wooden train sets, dolls, rocking horses and more — can be enjoyed by the young and old alike.
Children as well as nostalgic grown-ups are still finding pleasure in toys and objects designed specifically for playtime that are, in comparison to today’s digital device-oriented distractions, far more modest in nature. In contemporary interiors, gently aging toys are wonderfully uncomplicated decorative objects primed for display in a cabinet or other case piece.
With their romantic appeal and frequent incorporation of natural materials, some vintage toys and folk-art toys are treasured collectibles, showcasing the beauty of handmade craftsmanship. Alongside other works characterized as folk art — in this case, visual art, typically reflective of a community’s culture and usually handmade by craftspeople working within a popular tradition — handcrafted vintage toys are historical works of art worthy of any collector’s mantel. These are toys that tell a story of the time in which they were produced and the people who produced them.
Like any artifact, toys provide a window into the past. The ornamental dolls of the Victorian era, for example, produced in Germany and England, made of ceramics such as porcelain and dressed in textured fabrics, speak to the fashion of the era and will add a pop of color and a decorative flourish to the neutral corners of your home.
Mid-century modern toys and dolls are as sophisticated as the widely cherished furniture of the era. As much as they thought good design for the home should be available for all, iconic American design duo Charles and Ray Eames believed in making durable and interesting products for kids too. Today, their Eames Elephant is available from Vitra and Herman Miller, and it doesn’t even require a digital screen.
Explore a unique collection of antique, new and vintage toys and dolls as well as folk-art toys on 1stDibs.
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