$725
H 13.5 in W 5.88 in D 5.75 in
Vintage French Musical Automaton Clown Doll, Porcelain Head & Hands, 1950s
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage French Musical Automaton Clown Doll, Porcelain Head & Hands, 1950s, French 1950s Musical
Porcelain, Textile
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
Porcelain
Rare 19th Century Automaton Theater
Located in Madrid, ES
This important and rare automaton theater dates from the late 19th century and features both its
Fruitwood
Unusual Continental Bisque Porcelain Automaton Figure
Located in London, GB
Unusual bisque porcelain automaton figure Continental, circa 1900 Measures: Height 57cm, width
Porcelain, Fabric
$2,250
H 12 in W 12 in D 7 in
Automaton German Zinner & Sohn Musical Toy w Children & Organ Grinder Monkey
Located in Savannah, GA
sensational mechanical dolls and toys from 1845-1926. They worked in mostly bisque and wood and were a world
Porcelain, Fabric, Wood
Unavailable
H 13 in Dm 7 in
Handmade Articulated Wood Automoton Figural Doll Sculpture-Collectible Curiosity
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Spectacular Handmade collectible curiosity articulated wooden stationary automaton doll. Intricate
Leather, Wood
Primitive Automaton Doll
Located in Peekskill, NY
This doll has a face only a mother could love. The disproportions are almost comical and can fall
Wood
Pair of Hand Made German Automaton Doll Figures
Located in Culver City, CA
Pair of Automaton figures, metal and paper mache with glass eyes and carved teeth.
Metal
Sold
H 16.15 in W 7.09 in D 5.91 in
Lambert & Jumeau French Doll Automaton "Marquesita", music and 3 movements
By Lambert et Fils
Located in Valladolid, ES
One of a kind and amazing French automaton from the prestigious house of Lambert (1858-1935) and
Iron
Sold
H 18.5 in W 10 in D 10 in
19th Century French Porcelain Musical Automaton Jumeau Doll with Basket
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a true treasure for seasoned doll collectors! This 19th century doll by Jumeau was crafted
Fabric, Porcelain
French Walking Peacock Automaton
By Roullet & Decamps
Located in New Orleans, LA
This absolutely spellbinding peacock automaton is attributed to the French toy-making company
Paper, Feathers
French Walking Peacock Automaton
Located in New Orleans, LA
This spellbinding peacock automaton is attributed to the French toy-making company Roullet et
Feathers
Unusual Automaton Music Box Ballerina
Located in Culver City, CA
Unusual automaton music box ballerina, working mechanics, articulated side to side and glowing
Wood, Plaster
Creepy clockwork musical automaton figure
Located in London, GB
Creepy clockwork musical automaton figure Creepy comes to mind when you turn the clockwork
Composition
Mid-20th Century Karl Griesbaum Automaton
By Karl Griesbaum
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid-20th century Automaton signing bird in cage music box by Karl Griesbaum. Made in Germany
Metal
19th Century French Violinist automaton with dome
Located in London, GB
19th Century French Violinist automaton with dome This original and well-aged late 19th Century
Metal
Vintage Singing Bird in a Gilded Cage Automaton C.1930s
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage singing bird in a gilded cage automaton C.1930s This charming little red bid sings when
Metal
Sold
H 15.95 in W 5.52 in D 5.52 in
ANTiQUE FRENCH HAND MADE MUSICAL AUTOMATON JESTER CLOWN THAT PLAYS MUSIC & MOVES
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
musical and moving Automaton Jester clown A very good looking and well made piece, the hand moves to put
Velvet
Sold
H 17 in W 15.75 in D 8.25 in
19th c German Musical Automaton Toy by Zinner & Sohne Co. British Raj Theme
Located in Savannah, GA
The German manufacturer Gottlieb Zinner & Sohn produced sensational mechanical dolls and toys from
Porcelain, Fabric, Wood
Sold
H 11.82 in W 7.88 in D 5.91 in
Carillon of five rag musicians, cloth body, iron feet, papier-mâché head, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
19th century, with small defects due to age, ideal for collectors of automatons and antique dolls. each
Fabric
Mid-20th Century German Working Baby Doll Automaton Figure
Located in London, GB
Mid-20th century automaton figure We are proud to offer a fully working one off automaton figure
Composition
19th Century Roullet et Decamps French Rare Oversized Automaton Cow
Located in London, GB
19th century Roullet et Decamps Automaton cow We are proud to offer a rare circa 1880 automaton
Faux Fur, Wood, Paper
19th Century Articulated Automaton Doll
Located in London, GB
19th century articulated automaton doll We are proud to offer a highly collectable and rare
Pine
Tall 19th Century French Porcelain Musical Automaton Jumeau Doll
Located in Dallas, TX
Here is a treasure for doll collector! This 19th century doll by Jumeau was crafted in France
Fabric, Porcelain
Antique Smoking Turkish Automaton
Located in Madrid, ES
Antique Smoking Turkish Automaton A fascinating 20th-century automaton depicting a seated Turkish
Fruitwood
Antique French Automaton Singing Bird In Brass Cage c1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique French Automaton Singing Bird In Brass Cage C1900 Measures - 11 3/8" x 6" x 6"
Brass
Adorable and Therapeutic Musical Clown Automaton Figure/Toy
Located in Miami, FL
A fine quality therapeutic musical automaton clown toy in wonderful vintage condition. Features
Metal
19th Century "Classroom" Automaton G.A. Schwarz, PA, circa 1880
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th century "Classroom" Automaton G.A. Schwarz, PA, circa 1880 Measures: 17" wide x 11" deep x
Fabric, Wood
Sold
H 4 in W 8 in D 4 in
Lithographed Tinplate Automaton 'The Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace'
Located in London, GB
A small and unusual lithographed tinplate automaton - 'The Changing of the Guard at Buckingham
Tin
Sold
H 11.25 in W 11.75 in D 9.5 in
Antique German Toy Automaton Music Box with Girls Dancing Around the Maypole
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
a hand-painted landscape on the back panel and three dolls depicting three girls in festive attire
Metal
Sold
H 15.75 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
20th Century French Musical Automate by Farkas with Its Dome Glass, 1950s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Magnificent and rare automaton pianist doll under a globe made by automaton repairer and
Fabric, Glass, Wood
Automaton Texas Cowboy Doll Playing Drum, 1960s
Located in Retie, BE
1960s vintage automaton of a Texas cowboy doll playing drum. Mechanical cowboy doll, moving doll
Textile, Felt, Plastic
Mechanical Doll with Music Box by Bru, Late 19th Century
By Bru
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This original mechanical doll (automaton) was made by Bru, a french company, at the end of the 19th
Metal
Vintage Sand Toy and Music Box Automaton Featuring High Wire Aerialists
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a sand-powered acrobatic automaton. When the box is rotated and set down, the sand turns a
Glass, Cardboard
$670 / item
H 10 in W 8.5 in D 4.5 in
Hermanos Calavera Conquistador in Oiled Walnut by Miguel & Ilse Silva for Wooda
By Ilse Silva, Wooda, Miguel Silva
Located in Omro, WI
These handsome but quirky brothers designed by Miguel and Ilse Silva for Wooda are the result of an engaging mix of personality, love, fun and mischievousness. Los Hermanos Calavera(...
Hardwood, Maple, Oak, Walnut
Antique Japanese Koto Wakizashi Sword
Located in Dallas, TX
Japanese Koto Wakizashi Sword Japan Ca. 1400-1600s Length: 24.25” Blade Total Length: 27.25 Nagasa: 18.5” Koto wakizashi, with wild midare (Soshu?) hamon, including wild boshi. Ha...
Steel
$22,897
H 28.75 in W 15.75 in D 8.67 in
Rare 19th Century Italian Memento Mori Bust / Sculpture Carrara Marble Vanitas
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Masterfully carved Italian Vanitas / Memento Mori bust in solid marble from late 19th century. White Carrara marble skull combined with masterfully carved hood & robes all from one...
Carrara Marble
Napoleon III sword
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
A Napoleon III sword in gilt brass. Handle is decorated with 2 mother of pearl plates. Urn shaped pommel. Knuckle guard transitioning into cross guard. Guard plate with eagle. Black ...
Brass, Steel
$1,120 / set
H 1.25 in W 12.25 in D 9.75 in
Shepherd & Wooly Sheep Putz Toy Set Antique German Christmas 1900s, original Box
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Antique German set of eleven Putz stick-legged sheep with a shepherd boy and his dog. All of them are genuine antique German Christmas nativity scene figures. As they are all old, mo...
Composition
$46,850
H 75 in W 56 in D 28 in
A Fine French 19th Century Empire Style Mahogany and Ormolu Mounted Crib Cradle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Very Fine French or Russian 19th Century Empire Style Mahogany, Ormolu Mounted and Parcel-Gildwood Carved Crib & Bedding. The egg-shaped oblong rocking cradle supported at each...
Bronze, Ormolu
Zenith Console Radio Model 9-S-262
By Radiobar Corp. and Philco
Located in Fulton, CA
A Philco Model 9-S-262 console radio with multiple band dial. Circa. 1938. All electrical components and speaker intact. Beautiful dial, grill cloth and finish. Radio turns on, dial ...
Walnut
$16,500
H 74.5 in W 48 in D 14.5 in
Antique Japanese Lacquer Inlaid Hardwood Meiji Period Shibayama Shodana Cabinet
Located in Portland, OR
An exquisite antique Japanese Meiji period Shibayama Shodana cabinet, circa 1880. One of the finest antique Shibayama cabinets one will see, the cabinet is finely inlaid and overlaid...
Gold
French 19th Century Vernis Martin Cabinet with Ormolu Mounts
Located in London, GB
A Vernis Martin cabinet in the Louis XVI manner Constructed in mahogany, with extensive ormolu mounts; the square rectangular tapering legs, dressed with brass mounts frame the th...
Ormolu
Bird Cage Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, Year: 1900, France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Bird Cage, Art Nouveau Year: 1900 Country: French Material: Iron It is an elegant and sophisticated bird cage. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau styles s...
Iron
Italian 19th Century Lit De Presentation, Presentation Bed
Located in Round Top, TX
A charming later 19th century Lit De Presentation - Presentation Bed from Venice, Italy. Such a wonderful piece was used to formally "present" the infant at his baptism. This bed wil...
Wood
$5,294
H 24 in W 26 in D 7 in
A rare mid-19th century French Louis Philippe musical automaton framed wall cloc
Located in London, GB
A rare mid-19th century French Louis Philippe musical automaton framed wall clock A picturesque and highly decorative example of a rare mid-19th century French Louis Philippe music...
Wood, Paper
Kids Tricycle Bike Model "Sky King", 1930s
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Vintage tricycle in good condition model sky-king airflow.
Metal
19th Century Watch Winding Display Cabinet
Located in New Orleans, LA
This incredible, one-of-a-kind watch display cabinet brings together the beauty of an antique with the functionality of modern technology. Crafted of mahogany, this 19th century jewe...
Mahogany
$1,368
H 1.58 in W 2.37 in D 0.6 in
Early 20th Century Breloque Pinfire Prostitutes Pistol by Franz Pfannl
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A wonderful hand made pinfire pistol by Franz Pfannl, housed in its original Moroccan red leather case with its arsenic velvet interior. The gun would have originally had a small nic...
Leather, Velvet
$10,125Sale Price|30% Off
H 70.87 in W 52.76 in D 29.14 in
Vintage 1980s Playmatic Pinball Trailer, Folk Art Design, 134x74 cm
Located in Marbella, ES
1980s Recreational machine model pinball trailer playmatic.
Iron
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.
Produced in 1843, the well-preserved volume is evidence of the author's exacting specifications.
New or old, the coverlets add old-time charm to any space.
Get into the games! These items celebrate the events, athletes, host countries and sporting spirit.
French trendsetter and serial collector Daniel Rozensztroch tells us about his obsession with objects related to seafaring men.
It's hard to resist the allure of a beautiful pool. So, go ahead and daydream about whiling away your summer in paradise.
The sought-after designer worked with the team at Hoffman Creative to produce a monograph that beautifully showcases some of Studio Shamshiri's most inspiring projects.
Italian writer and collector Umberto Pasti opens the doors to his remarkable cave of wonders in North Africa.
Hollywood A-listers, ex-pat aristocrats and art collectors and style setters of all stripes appreciate the allure of the coastal California hamlet — much on our minds after recent winter floods.