Depression Era Folk-Art Toy Train Set, Bench-made, Union Pacific
Located in Doylestown, PA
A great example of 20th century folk art.
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Folk Art Toy
Sheet Metal
Depression Era Folk-Art Toy Train Set, Bench-made, Union Pacific
Located in Doylestown, PA
A great example of 20th century folk art.
Sheet Metal
Wooden Hand Crafted Trench Folk Art Toy Castle Medieval Knight, German, 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Offered is an absolutely stunning toy castle, it is a beautiful example of early 20th century trench folk art, German handmade craft.
Wood
Articulated Cyclist Toy – Belgian Folk Art, Early 20th Century
Located in Bilzen, BE
"Articulated Cyclist Toy – Belgian Folk Art, Early 20th Century" Early 20th Century Belgian Folk Art Articulated Cyclist Toy Handcrafted Solid Wood — Rare Colonial-Era Subject — Mech...
Wood
Six Kobe Toys, Japanese, Meiji Period, circa 1895
By Kobe Toys
Located in Incline Village, NV
Kobe Toys are very mysterious and not much is known about them. They were created and hand made, strictly for tourists and foreigners (never exported) during the Meiji period in Japa...
Ebony
Early 20th Century Folk art English Articulated Toy Dog Form
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century Folk art English Articulated Toy Dog Form A very unusual and quirky example of an early 20th century English folk art articulated weighted jaw toy dog.
Faux Leather
19th Century Folk Art Wooden Horse, Carved and Painted, Antique Toy
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
19th century carved and painted wooden horse This is a superb piece of Folk Art, superbly carved in wood, the paint is original, it is quite bright if a bit shabby The horse is i...
Wood
Antique Canvas Toy Horse Model, Folk Art Style, Early 20th Century
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Arts & Crafts Canvas Toy Model of a Horse This hansom beast is free standing and would very likely have been originally bought for a children’s room The condition is entirely ori...
Canvas
Vintage Wind-Up Motorcycle Tin Toy by Marx Toy Company
By Marx Toy Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage wind-up motorcycle tin toy by Marx Toy Company, circa late 1930s. This rare piece is in good vintage working condition with good lithography and minimal rust; it measures 8....
Metal, Tin
19th Century American Folk Art Rocking Horse
Located in Lancaster, PA
A charming and expressive 19th-century carved wooden rocking horse, retaining an appealing early painted surface with beautifully worn patina. The elongated, stylized form is hand-ca...
Wood
Early 20th Century English Folk Art Jigger Doll
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century English Folk Art Jigger Doll A great example of an early 20th century English hand carved folk art articulated jigger doll.
Pine
Early 20th Century English Folk Art Jigger Doll Mr Shoes
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century English Folk Art Jigger Doll A great example of an early 20th century English hand carved folk art articulated jigger doll.
Pine
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Jigger Doll Mr Sideburns
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Jigger Doll A great example of an early 20th century American hand carved folk art articulated jigger doll.
Pine
"Dancing Sailor" Antique Wind-Up Toy By "The Lehman Toy Company" Germany C. 1909
By E.P. Lehman Co.
Located in Incline Village, NV
"Dancing Sailor" by Ernest Paul Lehman of Brandenburg, Germany; patented in 1903 (see image of marking) appears in post turn of the century Lehman Toy catalogues as item #535. After ...
Tin
Swedish Folk Art bridge bookshelf, designed by Petrus & Sture Lundström 1925
Located in London, GB
As Sweden began to modernize, “there was a renewed confidence, a growing nationalism and a romantic embrace of the countryside and Swedish identity. * * An abstract taken from the 1...
Copper
American Tin Toy Trolley, circa 1880
By George W. Brown & Co.
Located in Incline Village, NV
Horse drawn trolleys or "horse buses" were the main source of "mass transit", along with trains in the late 1800s in America. Thus they were ubiquitous subject matter for toy makers ...
Tin
Antique Child's Folk Art Sleigh, Handmade Wood, Late 19th Century, USA
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Handmade antique child's wood Folk Art sleigh.
Wood
Early 20th Century English Folk Art Jigger Doll Top Hat & Tail
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century English Folk Art Jigger Doll Top Hat & Tail A great example of an early 20th century English hand carved folk art articulated jigger doll.
Pine
$410Sale Price|59% Off
Antique Folk Art Red Painted Wood & Iron Childrens Sled Sleigh 49"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian wooden children’s sled with iron wrapped runners, painted dark red with the word “Belle” picked out in gold.
Iron
$1,650 / set
Early 20th Century Toy Noah's Ark, German
Located in Incline Village, NV
Toy Noah’s Arks for children to play with were very popular in the late 19th and early 20th century, and Germany was very prolific in their production. This particular ark is all ori...
Wood
Antique Black American Folk Art Rag Doll, Possible Suffragette Connection 19th C
Located in Bristol, GB
ANTIQUE FOLK ART RAG DOLL - BLACK AMERICANA/SUFFRAGETTE/CIVIL RIGHTS/WOMEN’S RIGHTS INTEREST An extremely charming doll, lovingly made from scraps of cloth with hand embroidered, s...
Brass
Vintage French Toy "Les Acrobates", circa 1920
By G. Doloy
Located in Incline Village, NV
Rare 100 year old French toy in it's original box depicting two acrobats attached to a wire frame with brown barrel weights, cascading down a green metal ladder. Once assembled (loop...
Tin
Set of two Wood Vintage Pull Toys, 20th Century
Located in Chappaqua, NY
Set of two vintage wood pull toys, 20th Century. Charming folk art circus wagon and pair of ducks.
Wood, Paper
$1,920Sale Price|20% Off
Late 19th Century Large Painted Folk Art Hobbyhorse with Sea Glass Eyes
Located in Middleburg, VA
Late 19th Century Large Painted Folk Art Hobbyhorse with Sea Glass Eyes. America, 1880-1900. Measures: 26.5" H, 33" W, 11" D
Wood
Swedish Toy Horse
Located in London, England
Early 20th century toy horse in pine with original painted finish. Sweden 1900. H 68cm x W 37cm x D 68cm
Pine
Rare Vintage "Rolly Dolly" Musical Toy; Germany, Circa 1895
Located in Incline Village, NV
Wonderful, unique and attractive colorful rare piece to add to your collection of toys and/or folk art Dimensions: 10" high x 5" wide x 5" deep.
Composition
$389Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Butterfly Toy
Located in Munich, DE
This butterfly metal toy originates from France, 1920s.
Metal
$2,901
Wooden Toy Horse
Located in Brecht, BE
Charming wooden toy horse, always a great decorative item in a child’s room.
Softwood
$716Sale Price|20% Off
20th C Folk Art Carved Boy Doll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20th C folk art carved boy doll with original clothes. Hand painted face and shoes.
Wood
Vintage "Dapper Clown" Roly Poly Toy; Scarce. Germany Circa 1915
Located in Incline Village, NV
Wonderful, unique and attractive colorful rare piece to add to your collection of toys and/or folk art Dimensions: 8" high x 4 1/2" wide x 4 1/2" deep.
Composition
Vintage "Rolly Dolly" Musical Toy "BoBo The Clown". German, Circa 1927
Located in Incline Village, NV
Wonderful, unique and attractive colorful rare piece to add to your collection of toys and/or folk art Dimensions: 5 1/2" high x 3 1/2" wide x 3 1/4" deep.
Composition
$3,800
Painted Wooden Toy Horse
Located in Washington, DC
A painted wooden toy horse.
Wood
EARLY 20TH-CENTURY TOY CAR
Located in Firenze, FI
A refined and unique toy car made of wrought iron, with a wooden frame painted in tempera in shades of blue and green. The car is in good condition and fully functional, with four wh...
Wrought Iron
Cow Pull Toy, Sweden 1840
Located in Culver City, CA
Cow Pull Toy Sweden, 1840 Small polychrome and painted cow, on wooden wheels. 9.5”L x 5”d x 6.5”h Ref. O2229
Wood, Paint
Antique balance toy Galloping Cowboy Moving , handpainted forged iron, 19th C.
Located in Bilzen, BE
An antique balance toy showing a cowboy on it's horse when it balance is the head and tale of the horse moving like also the cowboy This is totale handforged iron and handpainted (or...
Wrought Iron
Vintage "Happy Hooligan" "Rolly Dolly" By Schoenhut Toy Co. German, Circa 1901
By Schoenhut
Located in Incline Village, NV
I have examined with a loop and under black light and can attest to the fact that this is one of the better condition examples you will find; with almost all of it's paint in order; ...
Composition
Swedish Toy Horse, circa 1900
Located in Huntington, NY
A solid Swedish wooden toy horse in original grey paint with remnants of leather bridle and jute mane and tail.
Leather, Jute, Wood, Paint
Prototype Late 19th Century Hand Carved Toy Horse Drawn Hansom Cab, American
Located in Incline Village, NV
This is a hand carved wood prototype for a toy that would have been the model for a 19th century cast iron or tin horse drawn hansom cab. It precedes the mold and/or the bronze patte...
Wood
"William Tell" Mechanical Toy Savings Bank. American, Circa 1896 (All Original)
By J. & E. Steven's Company
Located in Incline Village, NV
"William Tell" mechanical bank was patented and manufactured in 1896 by the J. & E. Steven's Company in Cromwell, Connecticut (please see image of the underneath with patent informat...
Iron
Late 19th Century English Folk Art Articulated Jig Doll
Located in London, GB
Late 19th century English Jig Doll A wonderful example of a late 19th century English jig doll called porkpie. A fully articulated hand carved feature. With amazing leather handcraf...
Leather, Pine, Paint
Late 19th Century Flat Bottom Toy Noah's Ark with 34 Figures. German Circa 1880
Located in Incline Village, NV
Offered for sale is a very traditional Folk Art item; a handcrafted Noah's Ark toy with 34 hand-painted and hand-carved animals (includes Noah and Naamah).
Wood
19th Century Papier Mâché Toy Horse
Located in Brecht, BE
Lots of charm and good condition for this 19th century papier mâché toy horse on wheels.
Wood, Paper
$1,750 / set
19th Century Belgium Biblioquet, Child's Toy
Located in Houston, TX
19th century Belgium hand-carved child's toy. the wooden ball is attached to the base with a woven string. The child would toss the ball off the base and try to catch it back on the ...
Wood
"Four Wheels No Brakes" Antique Tin Wind-Up Toy by Louis Marx Co. N.Y.C. C.1928
By Louis Marx and Company
Located in Incline Village, NV
This is a wonderful piece for the discerning collector of antique American toys, folk art, or western United States memorabelia; or even as a stand alone item.
Tin
Antique 19th Century Tin Sheep Pull Toy Object
Located in Sarasota, FL
Extremely sweet tin pull toy in the form of a sheep on wheels. Incredible original patina with good wear. Wheels are a bit wonky but in the best way possible.
Tin
$402Sale Price|30% Off
Antique Primitive Folk Art Wood & Iron Childrens Sled Sleigh Toboggan 42"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique late 19th to early 20th century wooden children's Christmas winter sled with worn dark green paint, cut out handles, and iron runners. Dimensions: 42" x 12" x 4.5" (Width x ...
Iron
$1,772Sale Price|35% Off
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 known as Der Geschickte Baumeister. Made in Rudolstadt, Germany, circa 1900, this set c...
Quartz
Original Vintage Toy, Wind Up Jeep Car
Located in Roma, IT
This wind up jeep car is an original vintage metal toy. Unknown manufacturer and age. Functioning but lightly damaged mechanisms. Not in perfect conditions. This object ...
Metal
Early 20th Century Door of Hope Missionary Doll Folk Art Antique Curio
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A charming early 20th century Chinese door of hope missionary doll of an elderly gentleman. A notably early example, in original untouched condition. The painted face has a particul...
Textile, Pine, Paper
1922 Pat Sullivan Felix the Cat Toy Figure
Located in Chicago, IL
1922 Pat Sullivan Felix the Cat Articulated Wooden Jointed Toy Figure Early articulated wooden Felix the Cat figure bearing the original “Copyright 1922 by Pat. Sullivan – Pat. Appl...
Leather, Wood, Paint
Original Vintage Toy, Small Train and Trailer, 1920s
Located in Roma, IT
This small train and trailer is an original vintage toy. This vintage toy train and its trailer was maybe part of a bigger set. Unknown manufacturer, probably made in 1920s. ...
Metal
Original Vintage Toy, Wind Up Circus Performer, 1930s
Located in Roma, IT
This Wind up Circus Performer is an original vintage toy. Vintage wind up mechanical toy representing a circus performer. Made in tin by the Italian company Lima. Model n. 1302...
Metal
Tinplate Clockwork Bunny Rabbit or Hare by The Automatic Toy Co. Staten Island
Located in Litchfield, CT
Lithographed tinplate clockwork rabbit or hare by The Automatic Toy Co., Staten Island, New York, circa 1930. Wonderful expressive detail. Signed near the base. Measures 5 1/2" x 2 1...
Metal
$352Sale Price|25% Off
Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Gilt Carved Camphor Wood Toys
Located in Pomona, CA
Rare find antique Chinese gilt wooden carved adult toys. It is 100 percent hand made hand carved from Camphor wood with gilt painting on it. They are the couple of a man and a women....
Wood
Fine Quality Antique French Toy "Dancing Couple", circa 1880, Rare
Located in Incline Village, NV
One of a kind, fine quality antique toy, "Dancing Couples" is of French manufacture, it is marked in raised lettering "A.L. Paris" at the top of the base. It is also very similar to ...
Metal
Vintage Toy Car, Wind Up Red Car, Early 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
This Wind up red car is a vintage toy made by unknown manifacturer, probably model from 1920s-1930s. Original key not included. Surface lightly scratched. Mechanism perfectly wor...
Metal
Vintage Toy, Wind Up Big Size Car, Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
This Wind up big size car is a mechanical toy sports car, nicely detailed. The original clockwork works, even though a bit slowly. Original key not included. Unknown manifacture...
Metal
Vintage Toy, Schuco Patent 1001 Car, Made in Germany, 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
This Schuco Patent 1001 car is a vintage mechanical toy made by Schuco Patent in Germany in 1940s. The car model is made in U.S. Not perfect surface and clockwork. Original key...
Metal
Unique Folk Art Toy Vehicle
Located in London, GB
With chauffeur, passengers and cast metal wheels Painted wood, cast and sheet metals.
Sheet Metal
Painted Tinplate Folk Art Toy
Located in Bedford, NY
TIM PLATE HAND MADE ROCKING HORSE TOY FROM MID 19TH CENTURY. NEW ENGLAND. PAINTED GREEN WITH FOLK STYLE DECORATIONS
Unavailable
H 27 in W 16.5 in D 4 in
Folk Art Sculpture Folk Art Toy Outsider Art Chimney Sweep Painted Cutout
Located in East Hampton, NY
This whimsical folk art sculpture is a folk art toy of chimney sweeps.
Twine, Wood, Paint
19th Century Folk Art Articulated Dancing Man Toy
Located in 3 Oaks, MI
GreatFolk Art tin cut-out articulated dancing man with exceptional form and patina. His feet have over the years have cut quite a pattern into the dance floor. Interesting bird lik...
Folk Art Horse Toy On Stand
Located in US
Wooden Cut Out Horse With Moveable Parts In Brown Paint. Affixed To Newly Made Metal Stand.
Metal
Antique Growler French Children's Toy
Located in Phoenix, AZ
This Antique French children's toy is made of papier mâché and has a chain which leads him on his wheels and also makes him growl with his bobbing head. His mouth opens and he follow...
Paper
Unavailable
H 5.91 in W 3.55 in D 3.55 in
Folk Art Wirework Ferris Wheel, Early 20th Century, Naive Primitive, Fairground
Located in Totnes, GB
Probably one of the smallest pieces we’ve had in a long time but we just couldn’t resist it! An utterly charming Folk Art wire work Ferris wheel, mounted on a small wooden base. Wit...
Wire
Child's Folk Art Rocking Horse
Located in Bedford, NY
FOLKY EARLY 20TH CENTURY CHILD'S STATIONARY ROCKING HORSE WITH ORIGINAL SADDLE AND REAL HAIR MANE- SOME TOUCH UP PAINTING
Wood
Pennsylvania Folk Art Rocking Horse
Located in Hershey, PA
An outstanding example of the form in both design and original painted surface.
Wood
Toy horse
Located in Pasadena, CA
Early 19th century toy horse with traces of original paint.
*** GOING OUT OF BUSINESS SALE ***
Original Retail $ 1660
Prancing Grey Horse Pull Toy with Raised Front Leg
Located in London, GB
On original four-wheel platform base Hand-carved and painted wood and gesso.
Wood
Antique Tricycle Horse Toy
Located in Retie, BE
Antique tricycle horse toy - children's tricycle with horse. A French antique horse toy circa 1890 - 1910. A horse toy on three iron wheels - tricycle toy. The horse head is made of...
Metal
Wooden Child's Push Toy
Located in Carson City, NV
This is a circa 1880's child's push toy with a horse that bobs up and down as the toy is pushed. It has a handmade leather horse stuffed with horse hair. It is quite charming as it i...
Wood, Leather
Toy Horse on Rollers
Located in Houston, TX
Toy horse on rollers.
Swedish Handmade Toy Train
Located in Sheffield, MA
A wooden locomotive and passenger car make up this toy train from Sweden, circa 1880. It is painted green with orange highlights around the wheels, and with the initials "E O J" pain...
Tin
Toy Horse from Sweden
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A toy horse with a hair-on-hide leather body and glass eyes. The body is carved pine, sheathed in cow skin with only partial fur remaining, Basically the skin is parchment with som...
Pine
Toy for Child in the Shape of Rocking Horse, 19th Century
Located in Paris, FR
Polychromatic rocking horse, for children Alsacian hand-carved and painted softwood.
lLate 19th C. Toy Horse
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
This is a really sweet childs toy horse in great shape.
Perfect for over the mantle.
Very Unusual Probably Swiss Folk Art, Table Piece or Game
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Very unusual probably Swiss Folk Art, table piece or game all figure have two identities and can be turned into the mechanism in the base. Very high-quality wood carving and very...
Wood
Large Antique Toy Train Engine
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An iron train engine with the original red paint. As shown in the photos, the train engine actually pivots and is usable. It retains the original red paint that has oxidized to have...
Antique German Wooden Cow Pull-Toy
Located in Geneva, IL
Rare antique German wooden cow toy on platform with wheels, circa 1880.
Wood
Unavailable
H 26 in W 24 in D 10 in
Large American Folk Art 19th Century Hide Covered Child's Riding Horse
Located in Washington, DC
Wonderful large sculptural hide covered child's riding horse, circa 1869, American. Great original patinated surface, and iron wheels. A wonderful example of an early American Folk A...
Unavailable
H 11.82 in W 21.66 in D 31.5 in
19th Century French Toy Horse Velocipede Tricycle by Jean Louis Gourdoux
Located in London, GB
If shipped to the US or EU, no import tax applies. This 19th century French velocipede tricycle horse was originally designed by Jean Louis Gourdoux of Paris between 1850 and 19...
Unavailable
H 37 in W 36 in D 12.5 in
American Large Pony Pull Toy Carved Wood, Horsehair Hide and Saddle Circa 1900
Located in Wells, ME
American Early 20th century large pony pull toy, carved in wood and covered in horse hair hide, with horse hair mane and tail. This delightful pull toy retains his original platform...
Other
Tramp Art Nautical Diorama
By F. Carlson
Located in West Palm beach, FL
Superb example of an all original late Victorian era tramp art diorama in which you can see a three dimensional miniature of a nautical nature. Large three masted clipper ship a sail...
Painted Child's Pull Along Crocodile
Located in West Sussex, GB
An articulated folk art painted wooden Child's pull-along crocodile - which when in motion has a gaping mouth and a wagging tail.
Unavailable
H 39.5 in W 27.5 in D 12.5 in
Antique European Hand Carved Wooden Horse on Original Wheeled Base, circa 1900
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Highly expressive antique European folk horse, hand carved from solid wood and retaining its original painted surface, horsehair mane and tail, and early wheeled base. Likely produce...
Wood
Wood Trolley, circa 1920
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Circa 1920 exceptional large scale hand made wood trolley in the very best yellow, green and red original age cracked painted surface, exceptional condition.
Wood
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. Indeed, antique, new and vintage toys 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. 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 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 and vintage toys as well as folk-art toys on 1stDibs.
At Waddesdon Manor, artist Joana Vasconcelos has installed a three-tiered patisserie inspired by the narrative tile work of her homeland. We take a look at the cake sculpture and how Portuguese tiles have been used in architecture from the 17th century to today.
The streets of fin-de-siècle Paris were set aglow with colorful poster ads, thanks to the printing techniques invented by Jules Chéret. Now, the Milwaukee Art Museum is celebrating this undersung talent in America's first solo show dedicated his exuberant works.
Expert Jeff Bridgman explains the history and meaning behind the twinkling constellations that have graced Old Glory.
The iconoclastic style setter displayed African and Oceanic art, as well as works by indigenous peoples of the Americas, alongside pieces by such major modernists as Pablo Picasso and Jackson Pollock.
Perfect for July 4th weekend, a new show at Philadelphia's Museum of the American Revolution displays an array of antique red, white and blue flags.
Designers are beginning to see this enigmatic form of folk art in a whole new light.