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Rare Bamboo & Rattan Doll's Bedroom, Playhouse, ca.1900
Rare Bamboo & Rattan Doll's Bedroom, Playhouse, ca.1900

Rare Bamboo & Rattan Doll's Bedroom, Playhouse, ca.1900

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

This charming and rare French doll's bedroom playhouse, dating from around 1900, is a delightful example of antique bamboo, rattan, and wicker craftsmanship.

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Early 1900s French Napoleon III Antique French Dolls

Materials

Fabric, Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

Antique French Pyjama Dog, Jumeau Kestner, Antique Toy Container Box 1900s
Antique French Pyjama Dog, Jumeau Kestner, Antique Toy Container Box 1900s

Antique French Pyjama Dog, Jumeau Kestner, Antique Toy Container Box 1900s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Charming antique accessory for antique French dolls and teddy bears. Made in the early 20th century or late 19th century!!

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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Antique French Dolls

Materials

Fur, Fabric, Wool, Glass, Wood

Antique French Victorian Turned Wood Doll Bed with Elaborate Miniature Bedding
Antique French Victorian Turned Wood Doll Bed with Elaborate Miniature Bedding

Antique French Victorian Turned Wood Doll Bed with Elaborate Miniature Bedding

Located in Southampton, NJ

A beautifully preserved antique French Victorian doll bed crafted in finely turned wood and raised on original small casters.

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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique French Dolls

Materials

Textile, Walnut

French Pine & Mirror Doll Wardrobe Bamboo Imitation Children Toy, circa 1900
French Pine & Mirror Doll Wardrobe Bamboo Imitation Children Toy, circa 1900

French Pine & Mirror Doll Wardrobe Bamboo Imitation Children Toy, circa 1900

Located in Labrit, Landes

Little pine doll cabinet with a mirror and a drawer. The door, the mirror and the drawer are are surrounded by bamboo frames Antique condition, but few traces of age and use. Shipp...

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Early 20th Century French Antique French Dolls

Materials

Mirror, Pine

French Elm Burl & Beveled Mirror Doll Wardrobe Bamboo Children Toy, circa 1900
French Elm Burl & Beveled Mirror Doll Wardrobe Bamboo Children Toy, circa 1900

French Elm Burl & Beveled Mirror Doll Wardrobe Bamboo Children Toy, circa 1900

Located in Labrit, Landes

Little elm burl doll cabinet. A great deal of care has gone into making this toy so that it closely resembles the real thing. The mirror on the door is bevelled, the shelving area is...

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Early 20th Century French Antique French Dolls

Materials

Mirror, Glass, Elm

Musical Doll Germany on Rod with Porcelain Head
Musical Doll Germany on Rod with Porcelain Head

Musical Doll Germany on Rod with Porcelain Head

Located in NANTES, FR

**Musical Doll Germany on Rod with Porcelain Head – M3749** This doll bears the inscription **“Germany N°190209”** on the back of the neck. The **musical mechanism is located inside...

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19th Century French Victorian Antique French Dolls

Materials

Porcelain

Edwin Thompson Bryant Sterling Silver French Louis XV, Doll Table and Chairs
Edwin Thompson Bryant Sterling Silver French Louis XV, Doll Table and Chairs

Edwin Thompson Bryant Sterling Silver French Louis XV, Doll Table and Chairs

By Edwin Thompson Bryant

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

Louis XV style miniature sterling silver doll furniture (table & chair set) with cherubs, foliate and scroll designs made by Edwin Thompson Bryant of London in 1897.   

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19th Century English Louis XV Antique French Dolls

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique French Marionette
Antique French Marionette

Antique French Marionette

Located in Houston, TX

We found this wonderful 19th century French marionette in Rouen France. The puppet, and its art form, have been a mainstay of French cultural life for hundreds of years and is integr...

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Mid-19th Century French Folk Art Antique French Dolls

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Antique French Marionette
Antique French Marionette

Antique French Marionette

Located in Houston, TX

We found this wonderful 19th century French Marionette in Rouen France. The puppet, and its art form, have been a mainstay of French cultural life for hundreds of years and is integr...

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Mid-19th Century French Folk Art Antique French Dolls

Materials

Fabric, Wood

19th Century French Automaton
19th Century French Automaton

19th Century French Automaton

Located in San Francisco, CA

Fabulous rare 19th century automaton. Most likely made in France at the end of the 19th century. She is a real beauty and in remarkable condition for her age. She is made of porcelai...

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19th Century French Victorian Antique French Dolls

Materials

Porcelain

Papier-mâché French Growler Bulldog
Papier-mâché French Growler Bulldog

Papier-mâché French Growler Bulldog

Located in Dallas, TX

A French papier-mâché growler bulldog with pull chain which makes a growler noise when pulled. Circa 1900, France.

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Early 1900s French Antique French Dolls

Materials

Paper

Antique Gold-Plated Ormolu Picture Frame France, 1880s
Antique Gold-Plated Ormolu Picture Frame France, 1880s

Antique Gold-Plated Ormolu Picture Frame France, 1880s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

An exquisite antique French photo frame from the Belle Époque era, richly adorned with ornate gilt metal detailing and elevated on elegant ball feet. The thick bevelled crystal glass...

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Early 1900s French Folk Art Antique French Dolls

Materials

Metal, Ormolu

Wooden Bowl With 9 French Iron Boules
Wooden Bowl With 9 French Iron Boules

Wooden Bowl With 9 French Iron Boules

Located in New York, NY

A hand-carved wooden bowl with nine antique nail-studded iron boules that were used for boule Lyonnaise or pétanque games. Each ball was handcrafted with densely packed nails that gi...

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Late 19th Century French Antique French Dolls

Materials

Iron

Antique French Wooden Truck Model, Dark Red, Handcrafted, 1920s
Antique French Wooden Truck Model, Dark Red, Handcrafted, 1920s

Antique French Wooden Truck Model, Dark Red, Handcrafted, 1920s

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A dark red model truck of an antique French lorry with opening doors and removable back part, in good condition. Hand crafted in wood and hand painted. Minor fading, due to age. Wear...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique French Dolls

Materials

Wood, Paint

Vintage French Blond Polychromed Rocking Horse Mid 20th Century
Vintage French Blond Polychromed Rocking Horse Mid 20th Century

Vintage French Blond Polychromed Rocking Horse Mid 20th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a beautiful vintage French blond polychromed rocking horse, circa 1940 in date.   The intricately carved and hand-painted horse displaying a remarkable attention to detail wi...

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Early 20th Century French Antique French Dolls

Materials

Oak

French Velocipede or Child's Horse Tricycle from the 19th Century
French Velocipede or Child's Horse Tricycle from the 19th Century

French Velocipede or Child's Horse Tricycle from the 19th Century

Located in Austin, TX

A fine French velocipede or child's toy horse tricycle from the 19th century, featuring a body of carved wood with brushed steel face-plate and glass eyes, resting on spoke wheels wi...

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19th Century French Antique French Dolls

Materials

Steel, Iron, Brass

Late 19th Century French Tricycle Horse
Late 19th Century French Tricycle Horse

Late 19th Century French Tricycle Horse

Located in Buisson, FR

Beautiful and complete tricycle horse with its cast iron details with a stunning patina. Amazing period piece. This type of 19th century French velocipede tricycle horse was origina...

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19th Century European Belle Époque Antique French Dolls

Materials

Iron

Rustic 19th Century French Wooden Sled with Weathered Patina and Curving Base
Rustic 19th Century French Wooden Sled with Weathered Patina and Curving Base

Rustic 19th Century French Wooden Sled with Weathered Patina and Curving Base

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French rustic wooden sled from the 19th century with curving extremities. Charming our eyes with its rustic appearance and nicely weathered patina, this French sled is made of simp...

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19th Century French Rustic Antique French Dolls

Materials

Wood

20th Century French Metal Model of a Red Toy Lorry Truck
20th Century French Metal Model of a Red Toy Lorry Truck

20th Century French Metal Model of a Red Toy Lorry Truck

Located in Sofia, BG

Impressive, large scale metal model of a red lorry truck. France, circa late 1920s.

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Early 20th Century French Antique French Dolls

Materials

Metal

Antique French Illustrated Book “Aventures de Deux Écoliers”, 1925 - 2C45
Antique French Illustrated Book “Aventures de Deux Écoliers”, 1925 - 2C45

Antique French Illustrated Book “Aventures de Deux Écoliers”, 1925 - 2C45

Located in Bordeaux, FR

An elegant antique French illustrated book titled Aventures de Deux Écoliers, written by Paul Cerville and published in Paris by Librairie Gedalge in 1925. This edition features a s...

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1920s Antique French Dolls

Materials

Paper

A Wonderful Old French Pull Along Circus Elephant
A Wonderful Old French Pull Along Circus Elephant

A Wonderful Old French Pull Along Circus Elephant

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

A Wonderful Old French Pull Along Circus Elephant Our charming fellow has a a very worn felt coat/saddle and a matching head dress, he sits on red tin wheels, he has a delightful i...

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1920s Arts and Crafts Antique French Dolls

Materials

Felt

Antique French Illustrated Book “Mon Ami L’Oiseau Bleu”, c.1900 - 2C43
Antique French Illustrated Book “Mon Ami L’Oiseau Bleu”, c.1900 - 2C43

Antique French Illustrated Book “Mon Ami L’Oiseau Bleu”, c.1900 - 2C43

Located in Bordeaux, FR

A beautifully illustrated antique French book titled Mon Ami L’Oiseau Bleu by Guy Chantepleure, published by Maison Alfred Mame et Fils in Tours. This charming volume dates to the la...

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Early 1900s Antique French Dolls

Materials

Paper

Antique French Illustrated Children’s Music Book, Art Deco Style, c.1920 - 2C44
Antique French Illustrated Children’s Music Book, Art Deco Style, c.1920 - 2C44

Antique French Illustrated Children’s Music Book, Art Deco Style, c.1920 - 2C44

Located in Bordeaux, FR

A charming antique French illustrated children’s book titled Voyez Comme on Danse: Chansons de Jeu et Rondes Enfantines, featuring music by Gabriel Pierné and delightful illustration...

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1920s Antique French Dolls

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Paper

Antique Opera Score Book Faust by Charles Gounod, 19th Century French - 2C46
Antique Opera Score Book Faust by Charles Gounod, 19th Century French - 2C46

Antique Opera Score Book Faust by Charles Gounod, 19th Century French - 2C46

Located in Bordeaux, FR

A beautiful and authentic antique French opera score of Faust by Charles Gounod, published by Choudens in Paris. This large-format edition features the complete vocal and piano score...

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19th Century Antique French Dolls

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Paper

Papier-mâché and fabric bust depicting an Elegant Woman Art Deco France 1920s
Papier-mâché and fabric bust depicting an Elegant Woman Art Deco France 1920s

Papier-mâché and fabric bust depicting an Elegant Woman Art Deco France 1920s

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Papier-mâché and fabric bust depicting an Elegant Woman Art Deco France 1920, a very rare and historically interesting object of Fashion and dress design.

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1920s French Art Deco Antique French Dolls

Materials

Fabric

Polychrome Wooden Rocking Horse - 19th Century
Polychrome Wooden Rocking Horse - 19th Century

Polychrome Wooden Rocking Horse - 19th Century

Located in Brussels, Brussels

Superb 19th-century polychrome wooden rocking horse. A superb example, probably the finest we have seen, with a beautiful patina. Magnificent leather saddle, mane and small tail made...

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19th Century French Aesthetic Movement Antique French Dolls

Materials

Wood

19th Century Roullet Decamp Growling Dog
19th Century Roullet Decamp Growling Dog

19th Century Roullet Decamp Growling Dog

Located in London, GB

19th Century Roullet Decamp Growling Dog An authentic and well aged 19th century example of what has come to be a rare collectors item. In the form of a Roullet Decamp growling do...

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19th Century French Victorian Antique French Dolls

Materials

Paper

Miniature Ash Back Kitchen Chair 19th Century Apprentice Piece
Miniature Ash Back Kitchen Chair 19th Century Apprentice Piece

Miniature Ash Back Kitchen Chair 19th Century Apprentice Piece

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

19th century miniature beech and ash hoop back kitchen chair A delightful piece, this chair it may be tiny but it has the most wonderful look, a great patina and charm. The chair...

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Mid-19th Century French Country Antique French Dolls

Materials

Ash

Miniature Settee
Miniature Settee

Miniature Settee

Located in Dallas, TX

Carved wood miniature settee with very fine quality carving and a needlepoint cushion. French, early 20th century.

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1910s French Antique French Dolls

Materials

Textile, Wood

Boxwood Bilboquet Ball Game, treen, Late 18th Century
Boxwood Bilboquet Ball Game, treen, Late 18th Century

Boxwood Bilboquet Ball Game, treen, Late 18th Century

Located in Bilzen, BE

Bilboquet in turned boxwood, period, end of the 18th century. Dual use with point and ball. Beautiful patina of use. Total height 15 cm, ball diameter 4.8 cm.

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Late 18th Century French Other Antique French Dolls

Materials

Wood

Architectural Models Arms, Armor and Weapons Aviation Objects Books Collectible
Architectural Models Arms, Armor and Weapons Aviation Objects Books Collectible

Architectural Models Arms, Armor and Weapons Aviation Objects Books Collectible

Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA

Antique French cage with singing automaton bird This vintage French songbird mechanical automaton is a beautiful collectible that will add charm to any room. Made in France, it dates...

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19th Century French Belle Époque Antique French Dolls

Materials

Metal

Rocking Horse in Painted Wood
Rocking Horse in Painted Wood

Rocking Horse in Painted Wood

Located in Round Top, TX

Rocking Horse in Painted Wood Keywords: children's accessories, rustic, French country

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Early 20th Century French Antique French Dolls

Materials

Wood

"Lady Seated in Chair Reading" Money Box/ Still Bank by A. Biagioni, Circa 1925
"Lady Seated in Chair Reading" Money Box/ Still Bank by A. Biagioni, Circa 1925

"Lady Seated in Chair Reading" Money Box/ Still Bank by A. Biagioni, Circa 1925

Located in Incline Village, NV

Penny bank made by Italian Angelo Biagioni for the French market (see image with marking on the back of the chair), circa 1910. Biagioni, born in 1870, was a well known sculptor who ...

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1910s French Folk Art Antique French Dolls

Materials

Pottery

19th Century, Little Bicycle Made of Solid Wood with Metal Wheels
19th Century, Little Bicycle Made of Solid Wood with Metal Wheels

19th Century, Little Bicycle Made of Solid Wood with Metal Wheels

Located in Sofia, BG

19th century, little bicycle made of solid wood with pedals, adjustable seat and stable front part.

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Mid-19th Century French Antique French Dolls

Materials

Wood

Sterling Silver Baby Rattler Teether
Sterling Silver Baby Rattler Teether

Sterling Silver Baby Rattler Teether

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A lovely baby gift or wedding gift. A sterling silver teddy beat with a wonderful teething ring with a rattler inside the bear. Could, of course, be practical or as a decorative pi...

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Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Antique French Dolls

Materials

Sterling Silver

French Faux Bamboo Miniature Armoire or Doll Furniture
French Faux Bamboo Miniature Armoire or Doll Furniture

French Faux Bamboo Miniature Armoire or Doll Furniture

Located in Winter Park, FL

A French faux bamboo miniature armoire made of beech and pine with mirrored door and small drawer. Nicely detailed with turned trim and finials. Interior has two shelves. May be used...

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Early 20th Century French Country Antique French Dolls

Materials

Beech, Pine

Miniature Doll-Size French Provincial Stained Fruitwood Antique Armoire Cabinet
Miniature Doll-Size French Provincial Stained Fruitwood Antique Armoire Cabinet

Miniature Doll-Size French Provincial Stained Fruitwood Antique Armoire Cabinet

Located in Shippensburg, PA

MINIATURE DOLL-SIZE STAINED FRUITWOOD ARMOIRE Probably French, circa 1880-1910 Item # 403FPM02P A very well-made doll-size miniature armoire from the turn of the century, the armoir...

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19th Century French French Provincial Antique French Dolls

Materials

Steel

Set of 6 Rare French 19th Century Antique Doll Carriages
Set of 6 Rare French 19th Century Antique Doll Carriages

Set of 6 Rare French 19th Century Antique Doll Carriages

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Bought in the south of France this set of antique doll carriages are an enchanting collection with wooden handles, original paint, and working wheels.

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19th Century French Antique French Dolls

Materials

Metal

Antique French Baby Bracelet Dolls Bracelet Silver Silver with Red Gold Gilding
Antique French Baby Bracelet Dolls Bracelet Silver Silver with Red Gold Gilding

Antique French Baby Bracelet Dolls Bracelet Silver Silver with Red Gold Gilding

Located in Munich, Bavaria

This charming tiny silver bracelet was intended for a newly born child or a doll It was made in France in the 1880' and is fully hallmarked on the tongue of the clasp.

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1880s French Victorian Antique French Dolls

Materials

Silver

Rare French Brass Swinging Bassinet or Baby Cradle for Antique Bisque Dolls
Rare French Brass Swinging Bassinet or Baby Cradle for Antique Bisque Dolls

Rare French Brass Swinging Bassinet or Baby Cradle for Antique Bisque Dolls

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This antique brass baby cradle is a beautifully crafted decorative piece, with solid brass birds that stand on top of the piece, perfect for collectors of vintage furnishings and do...

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1920s French Late Victorian Antique French Dolls

Materials

Brass

Set of Three, Vintage, French, Pierrot Boudoir Doll Faces from the 1920s
Set of Three, Vintage, French, Pierrot Boudoir Doll Faces from the 1920s

Set of Three, Vintage, French, Pierrot Boudoir Doll Faces from the 1920s

Located in Vienna, Austria

What a wonderful discovery, rare Pierrot doll faces from the 1920s . All three pieces are in very good condition with minor age related flaws. These fabric masks were used on boudoir...

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1920s French Modern Antique French Dolls

Materials

Textile

G. Gueyton (French 1841-1919) Finely Cast Bronze Figure of Jester Holding Doll
G. Gueyton (French 1841-1919) Finely Cast Bronze Figure of Jester Holding Doll

G. Gueyton (French 1841-1919) Finely Cast Bronze Figure of Jester Holding Doll

Located in San Francisco, CA

An exceptionally well-cast bronze sculpture with brown patina depicting a harlequin holding a doll, the elaborately dressed figure with an expressive face and imposing posture restin...

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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique French Dolls

Materials

Bronze

Art Nouveau Bronze Sculpture of Girl with a Doll by Leo Laporte-Blairsy, France
Art Nouveau Bronze Sculpture of Girl with a Doll by Leo Laporte-Blairsy, France

Art Nouveau Bronze Sculpture of Girl with a Doll by Leo Laporte-Blairsy, France

By Leo Laporte-Blairsy

Located in North Miami, FL

1900s Art Nouveau bronze sculpture of a girl with a doll by Leo Laporte-Blairsy, France By: Leo Laporte-Blairsy Material: bronze, copper, metal Technique: cast, molded, metalwork, p...

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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique French Dolls

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Metal, Bronze, Copper

Choisy-le-Roi Doll Tea Set – 19 Pieces – Bird & Naturalist Décor
Choisy-le-Roi Doll Tea Set – 19 Pieces – Bird & Naturalist Décor

Choisy-le-Roi Doll Tea Set – 19 Pieces – Bird & Naturalist Décor

Located in NANTES, FR

**Choisy-le-Roi Doll Tea Set – 19 Pieces – Bird & Naturalist Décor – M3981** This tea set is by Choisy-le-Roi and is of high quality. It is rare to find 19 pieces in this model....

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19th Century French French Provincial Antique French Dolls

Materials

Faience

Original Vintage Poster Advertising Shrink Resistant Scottish Wool Knitting Doll
Original Vintage Poster Advertising Shrink Resistant Scottish Wool Knitting Doll

Original Vintage Poster Advertising Shrink Resistant Scottish Wool Knitting Doll

Located in London, GB

Original vintage advertising poster - With Scottish Yarns Shrink-Resistant Yarn Ask for our Wool at M. Rolley / Aux Laines Ecossaises Laines Irretrecissable Demandez nos Laines chez ...

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1920s French Antique French Dolls

Materials

Paper

Dress for Doll or Young Girl in Embroidered Moiré Silk - Victorian Period 1860
Dress for Doll or Young Girl in Embroidered Moiré Silk - Victorian Period 1860

Dress for Doll or Young Girl in Embroidered Moiré Silk - Victorian Period 1860

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1860/1900 France Beautiful dress for doll or young girl and its reticule from the Second French Empire period in black silk moire embroidered with a fine pattern of leafy stems.

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1860s French Antique French Dolls

Rare and Unusual 19th Century Louis XVI Style Dog/ Doll Bed or Baby Crib
Rare and Unusual 19th Century Louis XVI Style Dog/ Doll Bed or Baby Crib

Rare and Unusual 19th Century Louis XVI Style Dog/ Doll Bed or Baby Crib

Located in Buchanan, MI

Rare and unusual 19th century Louis XVI style dog/ doll bed or baby crib. The ultimate in luxury for your little furry friend.

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Dolls

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Walnut

Art Deco Doll Mannequin with Earthenware Head by Fery-Boudrot , 1900-1930
Art Deco Doll Mannequin with Earthenware Head by Fery-Boudrot , 1900-1930

Art Deco Doll Mannequin with Earthenware Head by Fery-Boudrot , 1900-1930

By Fery Boudrot

Located in Delft, NL

Art Deco Doll Mannequin with Earthenware Head by Fery-Boudrot , 1900-1930 Fery-Boudrot, Paris, France The red brown velvet touch earthenware head in Art Deco style The head is attac...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique French Dolls

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Earthenware, Plaster, Wood

19th C. French Miniature Buffet
19th C. French Miniature Buffet

19th C. French Miniature Buffet

Located in Winter Park, FL

A late 19th c. French miniature doll furniture buffet made of walnut with rosewood trim and oak as a secondary wood.

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19th Century French Antique French Dolls

Materials

Oak, Rosewood, Walnut

Metal Mounted French Doll Mold Statue
Metal Mounted French Doll Mold Statue

Metal Mounted French Doll Mold Statue

Located in Millerton, NY

Rare standing spelter French doll mold mounted on wooden base. Statue is harnessed to wood base.

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Early 20th Century French Industrial Antique French Dolls

Materials

Spelter

Early 19th Century Collector’s Doll
Early 19th Century Collector’s Doll

Early 19th Century Collector’s Doll

Located in Paris, FR

Original stockings and shoes Sulphide eyes, circa 1800, France.

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Early 1800s French Empire Antique French Dolls

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Other

Pair of French 19th Century Toy Horses
Pair of French 19th Century Toy Horses

Pair of French 19th Century Toy Horses

Located in Madrid, ES

Pair of french 19th century toy horses in different position. Both are done on carved wood and covered with leather.

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19th Century French Antique French Dolls

Rare French Antique Toy Horse, circa 1880
Rare French Antique Toy Horse, circa 1880

Rare French Antique Toy Horse, circa 1880

Located in Coral Gables, FL

Rare French Antique Toy Horse, made with natural horse hair and hide. Glass eyes and leather straps complete this fine, 19th century toy.

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19th Century French Antique French Dolls

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Antique French Dolls For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of antique French dolls for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique French dolls was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and fabric. Antique French dolls have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Folk Art, Art Deco and Louis XV antique French dolls are consistently popular styles. Antique French dolls have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Bru, Compagnie Industrielle du Jouet and Creil et Montereau are consistently popular.

Finding the Right Collectibles-curiosities for You

Antique and vintage collectibles and curiosities can bring whimsy and wonder to any interior. 

Decorating with old scientific instruments, historical memorabilia and vintage musical instruments, as well as other authentic collectibles and curiosities that can be found on 1stDibs, presents an opportunity to create a unique, natural history museum-like atmosphere in your home that can provoke conversation as often as it pays tribute to how far we’ve come in understanding our world. 

And bringing collectibles and curiosities into your space is actually on trend — Wunderkammern, or curiosity cabinets, were all the rage in Europe during the 1500s and continued to have adherents there and in the U.S. in the following centuries. Today, however, they’re experiencing a real surge in popularity and influencing how many interior designers are furnishing and decorating homes — combining contemporary with antique, scientific with tribal, earthly with extraterrestrial, Les Lalanne tables with Flemish tapestries.

The original Wunderkammern were entire rooms filled with objects demonstrating their owners’ worldly knowledge: A proper one included artificiala or preciosa (objets d’art); naturalia (such as skeletons, shells, minerals); exotica (taxidermy or dried plants); and scientifica (scientific instruments), frequently alongside religious relics and ancient artifacts.

Pay tribute to a history of rich and diverse musical traditions that have taken shape all over the world by decorating your home with a collection of antique and vintage musical instruments — with a little help from strong hanging wire or some wall hooks, vintage brass instruments such as a gong, French horn or trumpet can help elevate a home office or complement the efforts you’ve made to ensure a welcoming vibe in your home’s entryway. Bells or antique wind instruments can add provocative metallic contrasts to dark woods as tabletop decorative objects.  

Create an intriguing focal point with Georgian scientific instruments, such as stick barometers with mahogany cases or lacquered brass telescopes. These items stem from an era named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who ruled England in succession starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign, which lasted until 1837). Just as there was beautiful jewelry produced during the period that today is coveted by collectors, there is much to be found in the collectibles and curiosities realm too.

Wanderlust, nostalgia and a shared love of good design are contributing factors to certain trends in decorating — just as vintage trunks and luggage have reappeared as furniture or home accents in a bedroom or foyer, decorating with globes, maps or nautical objects is similarly rooted in the allure of travel and a penchant for the stylish finishing touch that collectibles bring to our homes.

Find a wide range of antique and vintage collectibles and curiosities on 1stDibs.

Questions About Antique French Dolls
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Check the clock for a manufacturer’s mark or label. Once you have this, you should be able to look up the clock’s brand to see if it is French in origin. A clock is considered antique once it is 100 years old. A professional can also help verify the origin of your clock. Shop an array of expertly vetted antique clocks on 1stDibs.