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What are anchor blocks made of?

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What are anchor blocks made of?
Classic anchor blocks were crafted from quartz sand, chalk and linseed oil. Today, anchor blocks are stone construction sets made in Germany and marketed as building toys for children. Shop a selection of vintage toys, including anchor blocks, on 1stDIbs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Vintage Richters German Anchor Blocks Building Toy
Located in Barcelona, ES
Discover a piece of history with this vintage Richters German anchor blocks building toy, also
Category

Antique Early 1900s German Baroque Toys

Materials

Quartz

Wooden Stump With Metal Base
Located in Miami, FL
A functional industrial-style stool made from a solid pine block, anchored with a steel plate at
Category

20th Century Industrial Stools

Materials

Metal

Wooden Pallet Table
Located in Miami, FL
block legs anchor the piece with a sturdy presence, while the visible wear and patina celebrate its raw
Category

20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Driftwood

Wooden Pallet Table
$1,200 / item
A Pair of Indian Art Deco Club Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
backrest are upholstered in a soft, neutral fabric, providing both style and comfort. Sturdy block feet
Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Club Chairs

Materials

Teak

Pietro Lingeri Rationalist 1930s Writing Desk in Briar Root Veneer
By Pietro Lingeri
Located in Waalwijk, NL
1930s. Its form is guided by a strict geometrical logic: two vertical blocks anchor the structure
Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

Solid Hand Carved French Oak and Teddy Mohair Redux Bench by Slash Objects
By Slash Objects
Located in Brooklyn, NY
rich and sumptuous warm tone of brown. Two monumental oak blocks anchor the composition, while the
Category

2010s French Minimalist Benches

Materials

Alpaca, Mohair, Oak

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