Late 19th Century Flat Bottom Toy Noah's Ark with 34 Figures. German Circa 1880
Located in Incline Village, NV
Noah's Ark toys were sought after in America in the late 19th century.
Wood
$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.
Wood
Late 19th Century Noahs Ark Toy
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
19th century Noahs Ark, wonderfully playworn, with minor losses, most likely a later adaptation to make a pull along toy.
Wood
19th Century German Erzgebirge Noah’s Ark
Located in London, GB
19th Century German Erzgebirge Noah’s Ark A 19th Century German Erzgebirge Noah’s ark toy set, with aged ark that shows remnants of typical straw work decorative in sections, fade p...
Pine
19th Century Noahs Ark Folk Art Hand Carved & Painted Toy
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A good original Noahs Ark with 80 animals the majority of which do come in two by two, the odd straggler is apparent. A few missing ears and elderly repairs as one would expect, ag...
Pine
German Noah’s Ark 1920
Located in London, GB
Erzgebirge German Noah’s Ark 70. A wonderful example of a 19th century Erzgebirge German Noah’s Ark, With 70 assorted hand carved figures with mixed level of repair and styles of ...
Pine
19th Century German Noah’s Ark
Located in London, GB
19th century German Noah’s Ark We are proud to offer a wonderful example of a late 19th century Noah’s Ark. Each section of this collection is hand carved from pine and hand painted...
Pine, Paint
Mid-19th Century English Folk Art Noah Noah’s Ark
Located in London, GB
A wonderful example of a circa 1870s English folk art example of a Noah’s Ark, in original paint with unusual sponged dot roof decoration, totally untouched with a group of original ...
Wood
Oversize Carved and Painted Noah's Ark
Located in Greenwich, CT
Unusual late 19th or early 20th Century oversize Noah's Ark, the hinged lid over gothic tracery windows, the ark of typical form, complete with Noah, his wife and over 40 animals (in...
Wood
Early 20th Century Large Noah’s Ark
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century Large Noah’s Ark A larger than usual example of an early 20th Century hand carved / painted pine Noah’s ark. With lifting roof and sectioned lifting central hul...
Wood
Rare 19th Century Oversized Erzgebirge Noah’s Ark
Located in London, GB
Rare 19th century oversized Erzgebirge Noah’s Ark A rare example of a large 19th century Erzgebirge German Noah’s Ark, with numerous large sized animals made from papier mache, pony...
Pine
19th Century Handcrafted Folk Art Noah's Ark
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th century handcrafted Folk Art Noah's Ark, circa 1890s with a variety of wooden figures, comprising 13 animals and Noah. Some pairs of animals, some singles. Roof of Ark is hinged...
Wood, Pine
Rare 19th century oversized Erzgebirge Noah’s Ark
Located in London, GB
Rare 19th century oversized Erzgebirge Noah’s Ark A rare example of a large 19th century German Noah’s Ark, with numerous over sized animals made from papier mache, pony skin, fur, g...
Felt, Faux Fur, Plaster, Wood, Pine, Paper
German Noah's Ark with Ninety One Animals and Noah and his Wife.
Located in Downingtown, PA
The German Wooden Noah's Ark is rom the Erzgebirge Region. It is a magnificent hand-painted, flat-bottomed Noah's Ark complete with Noah and his wife.
Wood
Sold
H 7.88 in W 11.82 in D 3.55 in
19th C Straw Work Prisoner of War Noahs Ark Folk Art Hand Carved & Painted Toy
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A fine Noahs Ark with approx 90 animals the majority of which are single examples, the odd pair is apparent A few missing ears and elderly repairs as one would expect, age relate...
Pine, Straw
19th c. Hand-Carved and Painted Noah's Ark Set
Located in Greenwich, CT
A mid-19th century German Noah's ark model with over 50 hand-carved animals, all retaining their original paint, the ark with painted tiles, windows and wall timbers and, on the roof...
Wood
19th Century Erzgebirge German Noah’s Ark
Located in London, GB
Erzgebirge Ark A wonderful example of a 19th century Erzgebirge German Noah’s Ark, With 103 assorted hand carved figures.
Pine
19th Century Folkart Erzgebirge German Noah’s Ark
Located in London, GB
Erzgebirge German Noah’s Ark 82 A wonderful example of a 19th century Erzgebirge German Noah’s Ark, With 82 assorted hand carved figures. A completely untouched example with aged ...
Pine
German Handcarved Pine 19th Century Treen Noah’s Ark
Located in London, GB
19th century Treen Noah’s Ark We are proud to offer a rare example of a 19th century pine wood hand carved treen Noah’s ark.
Pine
Sold
H 7 in W 4 in D 6 in
Collection 1920s German Austrian Haußer Pfeiffer Tipple Topple Elastolin Animals
Located in Haarlem, NL
Collection of 37 Elastolin toy Noah's Ark and Zoo animals, the birds in cages were for use in a dollhouse.
Metal
Late 19th Century Flat Bottom Toy Noah's Ark with 20 Animals, German
Located in Incline Village, NV
Noah's Ark toys were sought after in America in the late 19th century.
Wood
Antique Folk Art Toy Noah's Ark Primitive Sculpture
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Exceptional antique folk art Noah's Ark toy set, ca. 1900-1925. Soldered and painted tin, carved and polychromed wood.
Metal
Sold
H 5.75 in W 13.5 in D 3.88 in
Late 19th Century Flat Bottom Toy Noah's Ark with 37 Animals, German, circa 1890
Located in Incline Village, NV
Noah's Ark toys were sought after in America in the late 19th century.
Wood
19th Century Folk-art Erzgebirge Noahs Ark
Located in London, GB
19th Century Folk-art Erzgebirge Ark A wonderful example of a 19th century Erzgebirge German Noah’s Ark, With 70 assorted hand carved figures.
Pine
19th Century Erzgebirge German Noah’s Ark
Located in London, GB
19th century Erzgebirge German Noah’s Ark. A wonderful example of a 19th century Erzgebirge German Noah’s Ark, With 107 assorted hand carved figures.
Pine
Delightful Naive Toy Noah's Ark Model
Located in London, GB
Of Unusual Design With Five Side Windows and Hinged Lid Retaining Original Collection of 115 Animals and Two Figures Hand Carved and Painted Wood German, Erzgebirge Region, c1880 ...
Folk Art Noah's Ark Hand Painted Wooden Toy with Animals, 1920s-1930s
Located in New York, NY
Folk Art Noah's Ark Hand Painted Wooden Toy with Animals, 1920s-1930s Flip top with wheels and 25 animals Vintage, 1920s-1930s, Attributed as Made in USA Hand-painted Wood H 12 in x...
Wood
Early 20th Century 'War Relief Toy Works' Noah's Ark
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
A "War Relief Toy Works" Noah's ark, circa 1920s. Hand painted with transfer printed motif and hinged roof complete with Noah and wife.
Wood
German Noah's Ark with One Hundred Thirty Animals plus Noah and Family
Located in Denver, CO
A full boat-bottomed ark decorated with delicate marquetry. This toy comes with 130 hand carved and painted animals, birds, and insects including elephant, giraffes, deer, horse, mul...
Wood
$421
H 4.93 in W 10.83 in D 4.53 in
Vintage Toy, Marx Toys Wind Up Chariot and Horses, Mid-20th Century
By Marx Toy Co.
Located in Roma, IT
This Marx Toys Wind up Chariot and Horses is a vintage mechanical toy representing a red chariot dragged by two painted tin horses. Original key not included. Made by the famous ...
Metal
$210 / set
H 4 in W 1.5 in D 1.13 in
Antique Grulich Christmas Nativity Figure Lot, late 19th Century Folk Art
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Antique Grulich Nativity Figures — Late 19th Century This rare and culturally significant set of nativity figures originates from the historic Králiky region (formerly Gr...
Wood
$490 / set
H 3.5 in W 2.75 in D 1.13 in
Lot of Deer, Rabbit & Hunter Putz Toy Antique German Erzgebirge Christmas 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Antique German set of 14 Putz stick-legged Deers, Bunny Rabbits, Fox and a Hunter. All of them are genuine antique German Christmas nativity scene or paradise yard garden figures. As...
Composition
$180 / set
H 3.38 in W 1.5 in D 1.5 in
Antique Grulich Christmas Nativity Figure Lot, late 19th Century Folk Art
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Antique Grulich Nativity Figures — Late 19th Century This rare and culturally significant set of nativity figures originates from the historic Králiky region (formerly Gr...
Wood
Lavishly-Filled German Wooden Grocery Dollhouse Store Toy 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful grocery shop room box, painted and stained wood with lithographed wall and floor papers, side stair case and upper gallery, some drawers on rear wall with metal handles a...
Porcelain, Fabric, Wood
$890 / set
H 5.75 in W 9.88 in D 3.88 in
20th Century Erzgebirge German Noah’s Ark Putz Toy Set, Vintage Folk Art
Located in Nuernberg, DE
20th century Erzgebirge German Noah’s Ark. A wonderful example of a 20th century Erzgebirge German Noah’s Ark, With 36 assorted hand carved figures. Typically, children played with t...
Wood
$880
H 8.25 in W 12.25 in D 8 in
Antique Germany Chip Hand Carved House Catchall Box Tramp Folk Art 1880s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A petite German late 19th century Tramp Folk Art Secret Chamber Cabinet Box. This petite Folk Art piece, circa 1890 comes from Germany and features a finely carved work with some sec...
Wood
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
Large Swedish Hand-Carved Wooden Horse Model Sculpture, c. 1880
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A folk art sculpture of a horse from the 19th Century. This wooden horse has been scraped to original its color. This animal sculpture can nicely stand on a writing desk, a cupboard ...
Wood
$2,740 / set
H 17 in W 48 in D 15 in
1930s Elastolin Farm / Yard. 65 pc. O&M Hausser.. Antique toy, made in Germany
By Elastoform
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare 1930s Elastolin Farm / Yard. over 65 pc. O&M Hausser.. Antique toys, made in Germany,,Over 50 year collection. Amazing Early Elastolin Farm comprising of two houses,, several a...
Composition
Antique Folk Art Miniature Rocking Horse in Painted Wood
Located in Meer, VAN
Antique Folk Art Horse in Painted Wood, Europe, 19th century. This is a beautiful and hand made antique folk art rocking horse in wood and weathered paint. A wonderful and naively...
Wood
$1,795
H 12.5 in W 34 in D 6.25 in
Large Vintage Folk Art Signed Limited Edition Noah's Ark Toy Playset Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautifully crafted and designed quite large folk art Noah's Ark sculpture/playset/toy model with 11 pairings of animals and Noah figure. Each piece is hand carved from wood and h...
Metal
$240 / set
H 3.25 in W 1.38 in D 1.13 in
Antique Grulich Christmas Nativity Figure Lot, late 19th Century Folk Art
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Antique Grulich Nativity Figures — Late 19th Century This rare and culturally significant set of nativity figures originates from the historic Králiky region (formerly Gr...
Wood
$1,233Sale Price|20% Off
H 14 in W 21 in D 7 in
Early 20th Century folk art fairground massacre knock down figure
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century folk art fairground massacre knock down figure A folk art / primitive hand-crafted fairground knock down game figure. Constructed from pine and metal, hand painte...
Pine
French Folk Art Handmade Wooden Toy Car, Late 1930s–1940s
Located in Marinha Grande, PT
Charming French handmade wooden toy car, most likely dating from the late 1930s or the 1940s. Entirely handcrafted in wood, this unusual piece reflects the ingenuity and resourceful...
Metal
$2,913
H 31.5 in W 38.59 in D 14.97 in
19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Rocking Horse Toy All Original
Located in Boden, SE
19th Century Swedish rocking horse from Skelleftea Vasterbotten, Northern Sweden . A very charming horse with beautiful color & dotted pattern. Beautiful unusual untouched Original P...
Pine
Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Pacific walnut side table, the square top with rounded corners and a reeded edge above a similar under tier, on bobbin turned legs. Dimensions: 26" W x 26" D x 28.5" H.
Wood
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
Rosso Glass Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
$15,439 / item
H 32.68 in W 110.24 in D 40.56 in
Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery
By Munna Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
This sofa features a wonderfully elegant fan-shaped motif, with its accentuated curvy lines with decadent and lavish finish. The feminine curves are ravishingly enhanced by the diffe...
Velvet
$21,650
H 106.3 in W 157.49 in D 118.12 in
French Style Wrought Iron Greenhouse with Door and Windows in Green Color
Located in Marbella, ES
French style wrought iron greenhouse with doors and windows that open outwards in white color. Ready for glass panels to be installed.
Iron
Pata de Elefante Large Floor Lamp, Sculptural Parota Wood Base
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
Pata de Elefante Large Floor Lamp — Atomic Collection by Isabel Moncada Floor-standing and fully commanding, the Pata de Elefante Large brings the iconic ""Elephant's Foot"" silhoue...
Textile, Wood, Linen, Fiberglass
$115,448
H 240 in W 552 in D 120 in
Mid-Victorian Moorish wrought & cast iron pergola or decorative garden structure
Located in London, GB
A monumental Moorish mid-Victorian wrought iron Pergola or Decorative Garden Structure, a unique masterpiece in High Victorian Ironwork design. Our research confirms it is French, da...
Wrought Iron
$16,090 / set
H 87.01 in W 41.34 in D 88.59 in
Louis XVI Style Bunk Beds/Matching Pair of Single Beds Made by La Maison London
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
Louis XVI style bunk beds, hand carved and hand finished in an off-white, antique finish. Takes a mattress size: 90cm x 200cm (3ft x 6ft6'). The beds come with an extra set of legs, ...
Wood
$750
H 16.5 in W 23.38 in D 16.75 in
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. The architectural detailing in the crenellated t...
Wood
English Chippendale Mahogany Needlepoint Sofa, Circa 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
English Chippendale mahogany sofa with serpentine back, flanking scrolled arms, floral needlepoint upholstery, and terminating on carved floral legs with connecting stretchers. Late ...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Set of 4 French Stained-Glass Windowed Doors
Located in TOURCOING, FR
This beautiful set of early 20th-century French stained-glass windowed doors features vibrant Art Nouveau–inspired motifs, highlighted by rich reds, greens, and amber tones. The hand...
Stained Glass, Wood
$440Sale Price / set|21% Off
H 14.5 in W 6.25 in D 6.5 in
Vintage Original Disney Snow White & Seven Dwarf Rubber Squeaker Toy Figures
By Walt Disney Productions
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Vintage Set of Snow White and the seven Dwarf squeak rubber toy made by Ledraplastic Italy in the 1960s. These toys have a peculiar asymmetric position of the ears making it particul...
Plastic, Rubber
Set of Eight Louis XVI- Style Painted Dining Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of 8 Louis XVI- Style Painted Dining Chairs - 2 arm and 6 side chairs - all upholstered in Blue Cowtan and Tout fabric.
Leather, Hardwood
Country English Painted Pine Trunk with Georgian House Facade
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Charming grand country English folk art blanket chest or trunk crafted from pine. The chest features a painted Georgian manor house facade on three sides. The house is decorated with...
Iron
Girl in beautiful Dress, Antique German Dollhouse Doll Toy 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This rare and exquisite miniature antique German Bisque Head, Arms and Leg Doll is a must-have for Dollhouse and Doll collectors and enthusiasts alike. With its beautiful Outfit, it ...
Porcelain, Fabric
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.