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Ko Verzuu for Ado, Mid-Century Modern, Wood Car Construction Netherlands Toy
By Ko Verzuu, ADO
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Toy designed by Ko Verzuu, circa 1950. Manufactured by ADO in Netherlands. Blue trailer with
Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Toys

Materials

Wood

Ko Verzuu for Ado, Mid-Century Modern, Wood Blocks Construction Netherlands Toy
By Ko Verzuu, ADO
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Toy designed by Ko Verzuu, circa 1930. Manufactured by ADO in Netherlands. ADO Blokken, canvas bag
Category

Vintage 1930s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls

Materials

Canvas, Wood

Ko Verzuu for Ado, Mid-Century Modern, Wood Blocks Construction Netherlands Toy
By Ko Verzuu, ADO
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Toy designed by Ko Verzuu, circa 1930. Manufactured by ADO in Netherlands. ADO Blokken, canvas bag
Category

Vintage 1930s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls

Materials

Canvas, Wood

Ko Verzuu ADO Toys Houthandel Truck, circa 1940
By Ko Verzuu, ADO
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Toy designed by Ko Verzuu, circa 1940. Manufactured by ADO in Netherlands. Truck & trailer of
Category

Vintage 1940s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Toys

Materials

Wood

Ko Verzuu ADO Toys Houthandel Truck, circa 1940
Ko Verzuu ADO Toys Houthandel Truck, circa 1940
No Reserve
H 6.3 in W 32.29 in D 6.7 in
Three Matchbox Toy Construction Machines by Lesney, England, 1960-70s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Three matchbox construction machine toys; Scammel Heavy Wreck Truck, K12 Hercules Mobile Crane
Category

Mid-20th Century English Toys and Dolls

Materials

Metal

Antique Cork Construction Set Game, circa 1930
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Antique cork construction game. By unknown manufacturer from Spain, circa 1930. In original
Category

Vintage 1930s European Mid-Century Modern Toys

Materials

Cork

Antique Cork Construction Set Game, circa 1930
Antique Cork Construction Set Game, circa 1930
No Reserve
H 4.73 in W 24.41 in D 16.54 in
Ado Ko Verzuu Toy Truck Houthandel, 1948
By ADO, Ko Verzuu
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very rare toy ‘houthandel’ (wood transport) truck designed by Ko Verzuu for Ado Holland in 1948
Category

Vintage 1940s De Stijl Toys and Dolls

Ado Ko Verzuu Toy Truck Houthandel, 1948
Ado Ko Verzuu Toy Truck Houthandel, 1948
H 7.09 in W 32.29 in D 6.7 in
Folk Art Wood Horse Pull Toy
Located in Garnerville, NY
Fantastic hand crafted carved wood horse pull toy. Possibly made from scraps of wood during the
Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Toys

Materials

Pine

Folk Art Wood Horse Pull Toy
Folk Art Wood Horse Pull Toy
H 13 in W 5.25 in D 110 in
Tin Penny Toy Bi-Plane Horn, Germany, circa 1910
Located in Incline Village, NV
Penny Toys were just that; toys made to sell for a penny or very inexpensively. This particular toy
Category

Vintage 1910s German Folk Art Toys

Materials

Tin

Rare Antique Wooden Child's Ride on Wooden Toy Boat by Nautilus Toy Co. London
Located in Buffalo, NY
object. 1920s ride on toy made by the Nautilus Toy Company, all wood construction, beautiful original
Category

Vintage 1920s English Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Metal

Antique Meccano Brass Display Toy Car
Located in Miami, FL
Great collectible. Meccano, this great system of construction, born at the beginning of the 20th
Category

20th Century English Toys and Dolls

Materials

Metal

Antique Meccano Brass Display Toy Car
Antique Meccano Brass Display Toy Car
H 4.5 in W 3.38 in D 10.75 in
Colorful Set of Wooden Toy Cubes
By ZABO
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This colorful set of wooden toy cubes is marked ZABO. They can be dated in the 1970s, they were
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls

Materials

Wood

Colorful Set of Wooden Toy Cubes
Colorful Set of Wooden Toy Cubes
H 4.34 in W 4.34 in D 4.34 in
Couture TextileArt Vienna Austria ArtistSigned Vintage Brocade&Silk TeddyBearToy
Located in Chicago, IL
does not appear to have ever been a child's toy. Although, we see no reason see why it should not be
Category

20th Century Austrian Toys

Moooi Construction Medium Suspension Lamp in Black Powder Coated Aluminum
By Joost van Bleiswijk, Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
skills, industrial tools and a touch of playful passion for vintage construction toys. As a result, the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Moooi Construction Large Suspension Lamp in Black Powder Coated Aluminum
By Joost van Bleiswijk, Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
skills, industrial tools and a touch of playful passion for vintage construction toys. As a result, the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Large Pressed Steel Soviet Crane Truck Toy ZIS 150, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Large 1960s Pressed Steel - Tin Plate Soviet Toy Truck. A Toy Crane Truck - Construction
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Industrial Toys and Dolls

Materials

Steel

Rietveld 'Berlin Chair and End Table' Model Toy, 1985
By Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
visible. At this time this type of wood and construction method was used for packing crates, hence the
Category

Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls

Materials

Paper

Rietveld 'Berlin Chair and End Table' Model Toy, 1985
Rietveld 'Berlin Chair and End Table' Model Toy, 1985
No Reserve
H 11.82 in W 1.38 in D 2.56 in
Moooi Construction Large Suspension Lamp in White Aluminum with Wooden Slats
By Joost van Bleiswijk, Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
skills, industrial tools and a touch of playful passion for vintage construction toys. As a result, the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Ko Verzuu for Ado Dutch Doll House Furniture, 1922-1945, Model 568 and 614
By Ko Verzuu, ADO
Located in Delft, NL
Josephus (Ko) Verzuu (Utrecht, 1901 - 1971) was a construction supervisor and toy designer from Utrecht
Category

Early 20th Century Dutch Toys and Dolls

Materials

Wood

Ado Ko Verzuu Puzzel Box Model 259 Holland 1939
By ADO, Ko Verzuu
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
piece. Toys by Ado are being highly collected at the moment, even more than ever cause this is very
Category

Vintage 1930s Dutch De Stijl Toys and Dolls

Materials

Plywood

Ado Puzzle Cubes Box Ko Verzuu, Holland, 1955
By ADO, Ko Verzuu
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice and highly decorative wooden toy cubes puzzle box model 255, designed by Ko Verzuu for
Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls

Materials

Plywood

Lot of Five Sheep Nativity Putz Toy Antique German Erzgebirge Christmas 1880s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
construction, with all sheep having their original stick legs and have not been repaired. They all have hand
Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Composition

Lot of Five Deer & Hunter Putz Toy Antique German Erzgebirge Christmas 1880s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
leg construction, with all of them having their original stick legs and have not been repaired. The
Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Composition

Shepherd & Wooly Sheep Putz Toy Set Antique German Christmas 1900s, original Box
Located in Nuernberg, DE
tall. The sheep have a sturdy stick leg construction, with all sheep having their original stick legs
Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Composition

Constructivist plywood rocking horse, Switzerland 1960s
By Kay Bojesen
Located in ECHT, NL
construction making it a sturdy toy. I was made during the 1960s in Switzerland. The plywood has the original
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Bauhaus Toys

Materials

Plywood

3 x ADO Ko Verzuu Children Toy Blocks bag, De Stijl, the Netherlands, 1950's
By Ko Verzuu
Located in EINDHOVEN, NL
3 x nice mid-century decorative toy cubes/blocks bags, designed by Ko Verzuu for ADO Holland in the
Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls

Materials

Canvas, Rope, Wood

16 piece miniature modernist furniture set, Netherlands 1920s
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in ECHT, NL
a coffee table. Bauhaus modernist style construction. The Staatliches Bauhaus, commonly known as
Category

Early 20th Century Dutch Modern Toys

Materials

Wood, Paint

Rietveld Scale Model Kit Bouwplaat, 1987
By Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
construction method was used for packing crates, hence the name of the series. The radically simple crate
Category

Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Toys

Materials

Plastic, Paper

Rietveld Scale Model Kit Bouwplaat, 1987
Rietveld Scale Model Kit Bouwplaat, 1987
No Reserve
H 8.67 in W 12.21 in D 2.37 in
Moooi Construction Large White Wood Floor Lamp in Aluminum with Steel Shade
By Joost van Bleiswijk, Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, industrial tools and a touch of playful passion for vintage construction toys. As a result, the lamp’s
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Moooi Construction Medium White Wood Floor Lamp in Aluminum with Steel Shade
By Joost van Bleiswijk, Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, industrial tools and a touch of playful passion for vintage construction toys. As a result, the lamp’s
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Moooi Construction Medium Matt Black Floor Lamp in Aluminum with Steel Shade
By Joost van Bleiswijk, Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, industrial tools and a touch of playful passion for vintage construction toys. As a result, the lamp’s
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Moooi Construction Large Matt Black Floor Lamp in Aluminum with Steel Shade
By Joost van Bleiswijk, Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, industrial tools and a touch of playful passion for vintage construction toys. As a result, the lamp’s
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Cast Iron Book of Knowledge Mechanical Bank, Punch & Judy, 20th Century
Located in North Hollywood, CA
& Judy mechanical bank offers polychrome cast construction with puppet stage and figures. It operates as
Category

Early 20th Century Taiwanese Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

Antique Primitive Walnut Doll Cradle circa 1850
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique primitive doll cradle offers walnut construction with shaped backboard, c1850
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American Primitive Toys and Dolls

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Book of Knowledge Cast Iron Mechanical Bank, Trick Pony, 20th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
A vintage book of knowledge trick pony mechanical bank offers polychrome cast construction with
Category

20th Century Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

Vintage Book of Knowledge Home Town Battery Mechanical Bank, 20th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
A vintage Book of Knowledge Home Town Battery mechanical bank offers polychrome cast construction
Category

20th Century American Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

Rare Pedal Car Made by Pines, Italy, circa 1964
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A pedal car, metal and fiberglass construction. Well used but oozes plenty of charm, honest and
Category

20th Century Italian Toys and Dolls

Materials

Fiberglass

Vintage Book of Knowledge Butting Buffalo Cast Iron Mechanical Bank 20th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
A vintage Book of Knowledge Butting Buffalo mechanical bank offers polychrome cast construction
Category

20th Century American Toys and Dolls

Materials

Metal, Iron

'Colorin' Desklamp by Eduardo Albors Gilbert for Lamsar, 1970s
By Eduardo Albors Gilbert
Located in MIJDRECHT, NL
(construction toys, vehicles) for small children, using turned woods lacquered in basic colours and assembled
Category

Vintage 1970s Spanish Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Accordion Squeaky Toy „Tomcat“ by Libuse Niklova for Fatra
Located in Vienna, AT
Libuse Niklova for Fatra Napajedla, Czechoslovakia, four-legged construction in the shape of an
Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Plastic

Accordion Squeaky Toy „Tomcat“ by Libuse Niklova for Fatra
Located in Vienna, AT
Libuse Niklova for Fatra Napajedla, Czechoslovakia, four-legged construction in the shape of an
Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Plastic

Accordion Squeaky Toy „Tomcat“ by Libuse Niklova for Fatra
Located in Vienna, AT
Libuse Niklova for Fatra Napajedla, Czechoslovakia, four-legged construction in the shape of an
Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Plastic

Designer Toy Limited Edition of 250 bj.Hammer by Brothersfree 2003
Located in Weesp, NL
Impossible to find MINT designer toy bj.Hammer. Of this colored version were only 250 pcs made in
Category

Early 2000s Hong Kong Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Rubber

19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Rocking Horse Toy All Original
Located in Boden, SE
construction. Made in painted pine.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Folk Art More Folk Art

Materials

Pine

Bill Haendel Americana Toy Soldiers Cast Paper Relief Modern Pop Art Sculpture
By William Haendel
Located in Surfside, FL
collections of old toys, cartoon characters, tin soldiers, Americana, parts from construction sets to
Category

1970s Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Mixed Media

19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Rocking Horse Toy Trace of Original Paint
Located in Boden, SE
in construction. Made in painted pine.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Folk Art More Folk Art

Materials

Pine

Spinzi Meccano Mirror, 21st Century Contemporary Italian Design, Black Metal
By Spinzi
Located in Milano, IT
industrial/construction world give a precise attitude to the collection. Edgy yet graceful, Meccano
Category

2010s Italian Industrial Wall Mirrors

Materials

Metal, Stainless Steel

Don't play with food
By Taras Yoom
Located in วัฒนา, TH
of children's toys, more specifically, a colorful block construction set. Such tables are assembled
Category

2010s Thai Center Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

Don't play with food
Don't play with food
H 20.87 in W 43.31 in D 33.47 in
1950s Central European Metal and Wooden Scooter
Located in High Point, NC
piece that captures the playful spirit of yesteryears. Its sturdy construction features a combination of
Category

Mid-20th Century European Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

20th Century Central European Metal and Wooden Scooter
Located in High Point, NC
whimsical piece that captures the playful spirit of yesteryears. Its sturdy construction features a
Category

20th Century European Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

Very Decorative Antique Ship Model with Beautiful Wear and Tear
Located in Beerse, VAN
toy as we can tell by the less detailed construction that mainly gives a general impression. So that
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood

Steel Canvas Basket Corp Baskets With Leather Trim-Price per piece
Located in San Francisco, CA
. These baskets are the compact version of industrial carry baskets used on construction sites and factory
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Decorative Baskets

Materials

Steel

L’Epée 1839 Time Fast D8 Modern Clock Limited Edition
Located in ROTTACH-EGERN, DE
Construction and materials inspired from the Automotive Time set via counterclockwise rotation of the steering
Category

2010s European Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Very Rare Large Victorian Hand Carved Salesman Sample Skiff Boat American C 1865
Located in Incline Village, NV
cracks to the rear of the bow; very sturdy and stable construction (see image). See close up image of
Category

Antique 1860s American Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood

English Mid 19th Century Brass Helmut Shaped Coal Hod
Located in Wells, ME
made using dovetailed construction and has a lightly hammered surface. Today this form is often used
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Fireplace Tools and Chi...

Materials

Brass

Black Tembo Stool, Note Design Studio
By Note Design Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
construction: Lacquered steel structure, solid wood (beech) and lacquered MDF, natural cork base. Tembo is a
Category

2010s French Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

Black Tembo Stool, Note Design Studio
Black Tembo Stool, Note Design Studio
H 30.3 in W 14 in D 14 in
Black Tembo Stool, Note Design Studio
By Note Design Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
and construction: Lacquered steel structure, solid wood (beech) and lacquered MDF, natural cork base
Category

2010s French Modern Stools

Materials

Other

Black Tembo Stool, Note Design Studio
Black Tembo Stool, Note Design Studio
H 30.3 in W 14 in D 14 in
Colorful Tembo Stool, Note Design Studio
By Note Design Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
construction: Lacquered steel structure, solid wood (beech) and lacquered MDF, natural cork base. Tembo is a
Category

2010s French Modern Stools

Materials

Iron

19th Century Seaman's Chest
Located in Greenwich, CT
with metal plates and dovetail construction, having original carrying handles and retaining original
Category

Antique 1830s English Campaign Blanket Chests

Materials

Teak

19th Century Seaman's Chest
19th Century Seaman's Chest
H 17.5 in W 38.5 in D 19 in
Pink Lady
By Mary Spain
Located in Fairlawn, OH
explode. Spain’s interest in antique dolls and toys lends insight into the construction of her figures
Category

1960s Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

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Construction Toy For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic construction toy available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, canvas and fabric, every construction toy was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer construction toy, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A construction toy, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Industrial or Neoclassical style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made construction toy has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by ADO Toys, Ko Verzuu and Tonka are consistently popular.

How Much is a Construction Toy?

Prices for a construction toy start at $375 and top out at $1,809 with the average selling for $1,110.