Set of Three 19th Century Children ABC Plates
By Staffordshire
Located in New York, NY
This is a glorious set of three child transferware alphabet or ABC plates dating from the early to mid-19th century.
Porcelain
English Staffordshire Transferware Child’s ABC Clock Teaching Plate, Brown
By Staffordshire
Located in Philadelphia, PA
During meal times, a child might learn his ABC’s, the calendar, and how to tell time. ABC plates were given to children to be used as educational tools, as gifts for special occasion...
Stoneware
English Staffordshire Transferware Child’s ABC Clock Teaching Plate, Blue
By Staffordshire
Located in Philadelphia, PA
During meal times, a child might learn his ABC’s, the calendar, and how to tell time. ABC plates were given to children to be used as educational tools, as gifts for special occasion...
Stoneware
Thomas Goodwin English Staffordshire Child’s ABC Bad Manners Plate, Spying
By Staffordshire
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An English Staffordshire child’s ABC plate by Thomas Goodwin, Canal Works, Navigation Road, Burslem, circa 1824-1854.
Stoneware
Thomas Goodwin English Staffordshire Child’s ABC Bad Manners Plate, Snuffing
By Staffordshire
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An English Staffordshire child’s ABC plate by Thomas Goodwin, Canal Works, Navigation Road, Burslem, circa 1824-1854.
Stoneware
Thomas Goodwin English Staffordshire Child’s ABC Bad Manners Plate, Laughing
By Staffordshire
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An English Staffordshire child’s ABC plate by Thomas Goodwin, Canal Works, Navigation Road, Burslem, circa 1824-1854.
Stoneware
1890s Vintage English Enamel Ware ABC Plate with Clock and Numbers
Located in Milan, IT
Vintage enamel ware ABC Plate with Clock and Numbers made for kids in England in 1890c.
Enamel, Tin
$750 / set
H 0.25 in Dm 15.5 in
Set of Three 19th Century English Black and White Trivets Signed R. Webb & Co
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant set of three trivets from London was crafted in England, circa 1870. In the set, two are the same size, and one is larger. The porcelain table trivets are round in shape...
Ceramic
$3,256 / set
H 1.19 in Dm 9.85 in
Dinner Plates Hand Painted by Froment-Richard for Creil & Montereau circa 1880
By Creil et Montereau
Located in Paris, FR
Table set for 12 people "Le Parisien" by Creil & montereau. 12 different patterns with children playing with vegetables, eggs, frogs, nuts, snails, etc. Creil & Montereau marks with ...
Ceramic, Faience
Emile Galle floral plates, c. 1880, set of three
By Émile Gallé
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Extremely rare, beautiful set of three plates by Emile Galle.Faience Botanical Plates, Nancy, France, late 19th century,aesthetic movement --decorated with tulip, columbine, and paph...
Ceramic
$600 / set
H 1.19 in W 16.54 in D 13.39 in
Mintons, England, Three Antique Dishes in Hand-Painted Faience, Chinese Style
Located in København, Copenhagen
Mintons, England. Three antique dishes in hand-painted faience. Chinese style, early 20th century. Largest measures: 42 x 34 cm. In excellent condition with light wear. Stamped.
Faience
$1,999 / set
H 0.79 in Dm 8.08 in
Set of 12 "Paris Assiégé" 19th Century dessert Plates by Creil & Montereau
By Creil et Montereau
Located in Paris, FR
These 12 plates in white earthenware are decorated with a colored story about "Paris assiégé" (* Besieged Paris) pattern. Twelve plate, twelve life scenes during the siege of Paris (...
Faience
$1,055 / set
H 1.25 in Dm 7.75 in
P&H Choisy French Creamware Faïence Scheffer Assiette Parlante Plates, Set/4
By Choisy-le-Roi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A set of four French faïence transfer printed creamware “assiette parlante” or talking plates, produced by P&H Choisy, Seine, France – circa 1824-1836. Transfer printed in black w...
Creamware
Set Of 4 Fayence Plates, Creil et Montereau, France, 19th Century
By Creil et Montereau
Located in Greven, DE
This wonderful set of four plates are made of Faience. Beautifully painted, each with an individual illustration of the country borders of France. Stamped at the bottom "Creil et Mo...
Ceramic, Porcelain
$675 / set
H 0.75 in W 7.25 in D 7.38 in
Antique French Plates for Bonwit Teller & Co. New York, Set of 3
By Bonwit Teller
Located in New York, NY
A very beautiful and rare set of three (s) antique French plates made exclusively for Bonwit Teller New York, circa early-20th century, France. Bonwit Teller was a luxury department ...
Porcelain
A Set of Three 1840's Sevres Porcelain Cabinet Plates
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Three Sevres Gilt Heightened Porcelain Cabinet Plates, Mid 19th Century. With scalloped edges, gilt heightened and cobalt border, each with female farmers to the center and signed 'C...
Porcelain
Set of Four Small French Quimper Breton Plates
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Charming set of 4 French Provincial plates. Each with scenes of man and woman. Labeled on the back of each plate. Wonderful collection of plates with many uses including display, jew...
Ceramic, Faience
Three 18th Century Chinese Export Plates
Located in Buchanan, MI
Set of three Chinese export plates with floral decoration. Three 18th century Chinese export plates. Lovely Color And Patina. Provenance Potter Palmer Estate.
Porcelain
$2,300 / set
H 1 in Dm 10.75 in
Set of 8 Estate English Copeland Spode Porcelain Horse Plates After J.F. Herring
Located in New Orleans, LA
Set of 8 Estate English Copeland Spode Porcelain Fox Hunt Plates After J.F. Herring. Each painting is different (with its coordinated marking on the back).
Porcelain
$796Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 0.125 in W 8.5 in D 12.25 in
Collection of 4 French Quimper Faience Pottery Figural Plates
Located in Atlanta, GA
Quimper Pottery, French 20th century. A collection of 4 vintage Quimper faience pottery plates. Each plate has a hand painted and tin glazed figural surface and accented by a polych...
Faience
$514 / set
H 1.58 in Dm 9.45 in
Set of 4 antique pottery plates, decorative motifs, France, early 20th century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
A charming set of four antique French earthenware plates dating from the early 20th century. Each piece features a different hand-painted design: scenes of traditional figures, a flo...
Pottery
$870 / set
H 0.79 in Dm 10.63 in
Set of French "Garde Impériale de Napoleon" Plates by Saint-Clément, c 1960/70
By Saint-Clément
Located in COLMAR, FR
A superb set of three polychrome faience plates from the Fayencerie de Saint-Clément, one of France's most storied ceramic ateliers, established in 1758 in Lorraine. Produced in the ...
Faience
Set of Three Antique English Minton Plates, circa 1881
By Minton
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Set of three antique Minton English plates with chrysanthemum motif, yellow border, black trim. Retail shop stickers on verso. Dimensions: 10" W Condition: There is crazing, flaking ...
Porcelain
19th Century Majolica Fish Heads Oyster Plate Onnaing
By Onnaing
Located in Austin, TX
Rare 19th century Majolica fish heads oyster plate from North of France (Onnaing unsigned). Reference: Page 130 "Collecting oysters plates" of J. Snyder.
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
Pair of Japanese Edo Period Musha Ningyo Courtier Dolls
Located in Austin, TX
Two exquisite Japanese musha ningyo dolls, crafted as courtiers, Edo Period, early 19th century, Japan. The older man can be identified as the historical figure Takenouchi no Sukune...
Shell, Brocade, Silk, Glass, Wood, Paint, Paper
Early Sunshine Studios American Side Show Electric Chair Banner
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Early example of American sideshow banner art. Painted at the Sunshine Studio in Witchita, Kansas by Geo Bellis. Signed by artist on front and studio name on front and back. This ban...
Canvas
$7,500 / set
H 84 in W 48 in D 0.13 in
Pair of Antique Arts And Crafts Style Crewel Work Curtains. English C.1900
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful pair of crewel work curtains Amazing bright colours Some damage to the edges and bottom corners. Shown in the images The measurement given is for one of the curtains Fr...
Wool
Classical Carved Limestone Sink Basin
Located in Robertsbridge, England
This timeless beautiful Italian classical sink is cut from one single block of Limestone, these designs have not changed since Greek and Roman times, it carries superb artistic merit...
Limestone
$5,626
H 72.84 in W 58.67 in D 20.48 in
Early 19th Century Blue Floral Painted Cupboard - European Alps
Located in Vo', Veneto
Blue Painted Wardrobe Technical information: Period: about 1805 Origin: Tyrol Wood type: Fir Height: 185 cm 72.83 in Width: 149 cm (166 cm with frame) 58.66 in (65.35 in with fra...
Fir
$142,000 / set
H 29.34 in W 63.78 in D 63.78 in
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi Dining Set in Carved Pine
By Giuseppe Rivadossi, Officina Rivadossi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi, unique set of seven dining armchairs with table, solid pine, Italy, 1970s This unique dining ensemble is among the finest works we have en...
Pine
$15,424
H 15.4 in W 13 in D 7.9 in
Elegant and rare early 19th century English mahogany feather board pharmacy
Located in Milan, IT
Elegant and rare antique English apothecary's board, datable to about the first half of the 19th cent. with mahogany feather case, retractable handles and brass hinges, complete with...
Wood
$7,599Sale Price|20% Off
W 107 in L 138 in
The Moonlit Garden: An Antique Chinese Art Deco Masterpiece of Celestial Grace
By Walter Nichols
Located in Dallas, TX
77452 Rare Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug, 08'11 x 11'06. Like a moonlit garden glimpsed through twilight, this hand-knotted wool antique Chinese Art Deco rug unfurls with dreamlike el...
Wool
$7,500 / set
H 1.13 in Dm 9.25 in
Set of 12 Antique Meissen Porcelain 'Old Ozier' Pattern Cabinet or Dinner Plates
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine set of 12 antique, 18th century German porcelain plates. By the Meissen Porcelain Manufactory. In the Old Ozier pattern. Each plate has a gilt and slightly scalloped ring ...
Porcelain
Light Blue Louis XVI Cabinet, Late 18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Single-door Louis XVI cabinet with fluted paneling, chamfered corners, and a drawer in the base section. The cornice is decorated with a dentil frieze. The light blue and white color...
Wood, Softwood
Monumental Antique Rococo Style Carved Giltwood Mirror
Located in London, GB
Monumental antique Rococo style carved giltwood mirror French, 19th Century Height 294cm, width 226cm, depth 20cm This large giltwood mirror is an impressive decorative piece rich ...
Giltwood
Painted Folk Art Bridal Cabinet 1764
Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL
A highly decorative bridal cabinet dating from 1764. The cabinet retains its original paint and has a very rustic appearance. This example is decorated with panels and floral paintin...
Pine, Paint
Set of 6 Antique Kangxi Chinese Porcelain Floral Cup Saucer Tea Set, 18th C.
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing this fantastic and unsually beautifull tea set in Blue and white, all of moulded shape. Six blue and white porcelain cups and saucers. All depict a fantastic floral design a...
Porcelain
$16,500Sale Price / set|25% Off
H 19 in W 59 in D 39 in
Solid soapstone brutalist dark green tea table with five stools (China, 1980s)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Monumental solid soapstone tea table with five matching stools, imported from China in the 1980s. Each piece is hand-carved from massive blocks of deep green stone, giving it a prese...
Soapstone
Late 16th Century-Early 17th Century Flemish Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
Late 16th century-early 17th century Flemish tapestry.
Wool
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.