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Overscale Vintage Carved Wood Folk Art Toy Train Set, 3 Pieces
Located in Miami, FL
Overscale vintage carved wood Folk Art Toy train set
Offered for sale is an overscale vintage
Category
Mid-20th Century American Toys
Materials
Wood
Antique English Folk Art Toy Horse
Located in London, GB
Utterly charming one of a kind wooden folk art horse. Totally scratch built from glorious elm and
Category
Early 20th Century English Folk Art Toys
Materials
Hardwood, Elm, Oak
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. The outsider art is hand
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Twine, Wood, Paint
Ornate Scrolled Iron Slatted Wood Toy Childs Christmas Sleigh Sled Toboggan
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage folk art toy or child's Christmas sleigh/ sled / toboggan. Made of slatted wood with
Category
Late 20th Century Folk Art Toys
Materials
Iron
Folk Art Styled Airstream Travel Trailer Toy
By Craft and Folk Art Museum
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A toy Airstream Folk Art styled travel trailer with silver faded and patina paint having a lift up
Category
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Toys
Materials
Wood, Plywood
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
Mid-20th Century Folk Art English Acrobat Toy
Located in London, GB
Mid-20th century Folk Art English acrobat toy
We are proud to offer a rare example of a mid-20th
Category
Vintage 1940s British Folk Art Toys
Materials
Wood
Six Kobe Toys, Japanese, Meiji Period, circa 1900
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
Category
Antique Early 1900s Japanese Folk Art Toys
Materials
Ebony
Folk Art Hand Painted Cannon
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Folk Art toy cannon in original black and red paint, circa 1930s, USA. Very minor paint loss
Category
Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
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
Category
Vintage 1920s British Folk Art Toys
Materials
Faux Leather
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
Category
Mid-20th Century American Toys
Materials
Metal
Ko Verzuu ADO Toys Houthandel Truck, circa 1940
By Ko Verzuu, ADO
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
his toys on his own children. He immersed himself in art and architecture, with which he developed a
Category
Vintage 1940s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Toys
Materials
Wood
Antique Child's Folk Art Sleigh
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Handmade antique child's wood Folk Art sleigh.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Toys
Materials
Wood
Mexican Folk Art Woodcarving Guelaguetza Folkloric Art Oaxaca
By Manuel Cruz Prudencio
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
lifetime of dedication to the art of wood carving. Beautiful Folk Art sculpture of the traditional
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Folk Art Toys
Materials
Acrylic, Wood
Folk Art Seesaw with Original Paint
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Children's seesaw (circa 1950, USA) in painted oak with lovely, natural patina. Although, impractical for intended use, given the wear and age, this remains a charming, decorative it...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Folk Art Toys
Materials
Metal
Ko Verzuu for Ado, Mid-Century Modern, Wood Car Construction Netherlands Toy
By Ko Verzuu, ADO
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
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Verzuu tested the quality of his toys on his own children. He immersed himself in art and architecture
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Toys
Materials
Wood
No Reserve
H 2.96 in W 9.45 in D 8.08 in
Early 20th Century English Folk Art Figure
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century English Folk Art Figure
We share what we love, and we love this early 20th
Category
Vintage 1920s European Folk Art Toys
Materials
Pine
English Windjammer Folk Art Plane, circa 1930
Located in London, GB
We are proud to offer an early 20th century Folk Art wooden hand painted red bi-plane from a
Category
Vintage 1930s British Folk Art Toys
Materials
Wood
English Folk Art Shop Counter Milk Man Figure
Located in London, GB
English folk art shop counter milk man figure.
A charming mid-20th century folk art shop
Category
Vintage 1950s European Folk Art Toys
Materials
Wood
Late 19th Century English Folk Art Jig Doll
Located in London, GB
, painted Folk Art English jigger doll example. Jig dolls are traditional wooden or tin-plate 'toys' for
Category
Antique 1890s English Folk Art Toys
Materials
Wood
American Folk Art Child's Rocking Horse, circa 1900
Located in Chappaqua, NY
Child's rocking horse, circa 1900. Carved wood, original finish. A wonderful piece of American Folk
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Toys
Materials
Wood
Folk Art Suede Leather Giraffe Stuffed Animal
Located in Ferndale, MI
Vintage 1970s tan suede leather spotted Giraffe stuffed animal complete with sewn-on plastic eyes and lashes and a mane made of black yarn. All seaming is tight. No stains.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Folk Art Toys
Materials
Suede, Nylon, Yarn, Plastic
Unusual Iron Welded Handmade Folk Art Locomotive, Train
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual iron welded handmade folk art locomotive, train, very well executed. Artist /maker unknown.
Category
20th Century American Folk Art Toys
Materials
Steel, Iron
Candle Holder, Folk Art
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Candle holder, Folk Art, when the candle is extinguished and closed, the figure is replaced and
Category
Vintage 1950s European Toys
Materials
Wood
ANTIQUE Folk Art Ride On HORSE On Wheels, c. 1910
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Antique Original Folk Art Ride On Wooden Horse on Platform with Wheels, c. 1910. A stunningly
Category
Vintage 1910s Folk Art Toys
Materials
Wood
Post Social Folk Art Student Work from West Balkan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Post social student work. Farm house full of hand made animals and all is hand made.
Category
Vintage 1960s Balkan Folk Art Toys
Materials
Plaster, Plywood
Swedish Folk Art bridge bookshelf, designed by Petrus & Sture Lundström 1925
Located in London, GB
A wonderful and skilfully executed piece of Swedish Folk Art. In 1925 readers of the Swedish family
Category
Vintage 1920s Swedish Folk Art Toys
Materials
Copper
H 13.19 in W 47.25 in D 8.67 in
American Tin Toy Trolley, circa 1880
By George W. Brown & Co.
Located in Incline Village, NV
the late 1800s in America. Thus they were ubiquitous subject matter for toy makers to exploit as toys
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Toys
Materials
Tin
Toy Acrobatic Rocking Painted Tin Plate Clown
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Toy acrobatic rocking painted tin plate clown
A great little piece, handmade based on a
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Toys
Materials
Tin
Antique Primitive 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.
Category
Antique 19th Century Folk Art Toys
Materials
Iron
H 4.25 in W 48.5 in D 15.25 in
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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Toys
Materials
Wood
19thc Hand Made & Painted Pull Toy Horse
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc original painted & hand crafted pull toy horse on wheels for that country home or toy
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Toys
Materials
Pine
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
Category
Early 20th Century German Folk Art Toys
Materials
Wood
Vintage Toy, Military Toy Truck and Trailer
Located in Roma, IT
This military toy truck and trailer is a wind up toy truck with soldier and its own trailer.
Tin
Category
Mid-20th Century European Toys
Materials
Metal
Arts & Crafts Canvas Toy Model of a Horse
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Arts & Crafts Canvas Toy Model of a Horse
This hansom beast is free standing and would very
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art Toys
Materials
Canvas
Antique German Folk Art Spun Cotton Wool Santa Claus Ornament Doll Figurine
Located in Dayton, OH
Large antique German spun cotton wool Santa Claus Christmas ornament doll with hand painted composition face.
Measure: 9".
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art Toys
Materials
Ceramic, Wool, Cotton
H 9 in W 3.25 in D 1.75 in
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
Category
Vintage 1920s French Folk Art Toys
Materials
Tin
Red and blue airplane toy, France early 20th century
Located in Firenze, IT
Red and blue airplane toy
France early XX century
H: 18 cm - 44 x 37 cm
Conditions
Category
Vintage 1930s French Folk Art Toys
Materials
Aluminum
19th Century American Folk Art Rocking Horse
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th century American Folk Art rocking horse
Fantastic American Folk Art hand carved rocking horse
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Arts and Crafts Toys
Materials
Wood
Vintage Toy, Wind Up Toy Musical Carousel, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
This vintage wind up toy musical carousel is a mechanical toy representing a beautiful carousel
Category
Mid-20th Century European Toys
Materials
Metal
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.
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American Adirondack Toys
Materials
Wood
San Francisco Trolley Toy Friction Car. Japan, circa 1950s
Located in Incline Village, NV
San Francisco trolley toy Friction cable car; made of all tin; important to note because this was
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Folk Art Toys
Materials
Tin
Late 1940s Penny Toy Wind-Up Train, Attributed Japan
Located in Incline Village, NV
Diminutive late 1940s "penny toy like" wind-up tin toy platform train modern and sleek looking for
Category
Vintage 1940s Japanese Folk Art Toys
Materials
Tin
Antique Toy Steamroller C1940 Style of Buddy L
By Buddy L. 1
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Large Steamroller toy from the forties. In the style of Buddy L. Repainted and some hardware
Category
Vintage 1940s American Folk Art Toys
Materials
Steel
Wooden Toy Horse
Located in Brecht, BE
Charming wooden toy horse, always a great decorative item in a child’s room.
Category
Early 20th Century French Toys
Materials
Softwood
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
Vintage Cast Iron "Uncle Sam" Toy Bank Box North American
Located in North Hollywood, CA
: Height: 11.5 in Width: 5 in Depth: 4 in.
Decorative Americana Folk Art collectible toy bank great to use
Category
Mid-20th Century Taiwanese Folk Art Toys
Materials
Iron
Antique Tricycle Horse Toy
Located in Antwerp, BE
Antique tricycle horse toy - children's tricycle with horse.
A French antique horse toy circa 1890
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Toys
Materials
Metal
Antique German Paper Mache Bobble Head Mule Donkey Pull Cart Toy
Located in Dayton, OH
Rare antique German paper mache composition bobble head mule / donkey / horse pull toy figure
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art Toys
Materials
Hardwood, Paper
"Komikal Kop" Tin Wind-Up Toy by Louis Marx Co., circa 1930
By Louis Marx and Company
Located in Incline Village, NV
This is the more rare and desirable variation of this toy, with the dog riding "shotgun", sitting
Category
Vintage 1930s Folk Art Toys
Materials
Tin
Painted Wooden Toy Horse
Located in Washington, DC
A painted wooden toy horse.
Category
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Toys
Materials
Wood
Lever Modern Toys Car, Made in Japan by Modern Toys, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
This Lever Modern Toys car is a vintage convertible toy.
Made in Japan by Modern Toys in 1960s
Category
Late 20th Century French Toys
Materials
Metal
Lever Modern Toys Car, Made in Japan by Modern Toys, 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
This Lever Modern Toys car is an original vintage toy.
Made in Japan by Modern Toys in 1940s
Category
Mid-20th Century French Toys
Materials
Metal
Vintage Toy, Military Jeep
Located in Roma, IT
This Military Jeep is a vintage toy representing a military jeep and a driver.
Made in plastic
Category
Mid-20th Century European Toys
Materials
Metal
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
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Restauration Toys
Materials
Pine
Vintage Pre-War Wind-Up Toy "Boy on Motorcycle Delivery Truck" by Marx
By Louis Marx and Company
Located in Incline Village, NV
This brightly lithographed tin wind-up toy in colors of red, yellow, and blue, with a driver
Category
Vintage 1930s Folk Art Toys
Materials
Tin
"Boy Riding a Turtle" Wind-Up Toy; by J. Chein, circa 1930s
By J. Chein & Co.
Located in Incline Village, NV
By J. Chein, circa 1930, this tin lithographed and hand painted American tin wind-up toy is all
Category
Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Toys
Materials
Tin
Folk Art Adirondack Chairs with Table and Folding Umbrella
Located in Port Jervis, NY
One of a kind pieces, set of 7 includes two-seat bench 3 adirondack Classic style chairs 1 wheel barrel chair 1 table and 1 umbrella which actually works. All handmade and with origi...
Category
Vintage 1930s American Adirondack Toys
Materials
Wood, Paint
20th Century Swedish Toy Horse
Located in Huntington, NY
A solid Swedish wooden toy horse in original grey paint with remnants of leather bridle and jute
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Toys
Materials
Leather, Jute, Wood, Paint
Late 19th Century English Folk Art Articulated Jig Doll
Located in London, GB
traditional wooden or tin-plate toys for adults or children. They are dolls with loose limbs that step dance
Category
Antique 1890s British Victorian Toys
Materials
Leather, Pine, Paint
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Folk Art Toys For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of folk art toys available for sale. Frequently made of wood, metal and fabric, all folk art toys available were constructed with great care. We have 1252 antique and vintage folk art toys in-stock, while there are 43 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of folk art toys available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. folk art, mid-century modern and modern folk art toys are consistently popular styles. Alexander Girard, Vitra and Louis Marx and Company each produced beautiful folk art toys that are worth considering.
How Much are Folk Art Toys?
Prices for folk art toys can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, folk art toys begin at $15 and can go as high as $103,800, while the average can fetch as much as $900.
Finding the Right folk-art for You
Folk art refers to a genre of art that shares the creator’s traditions, offering not just an artistic display but an opportunity to learn about a culture. Vintage, new and antique folk art typically reflects a heritage or location. It can include utilitarian objects and handmade art as diverse as weather vanes, portraiture and paintings, carnival art, quilts and duck decoys.
American folk art is frequently valued because of the traditional skills involved, like weaving, hand-carving wood and even stonework. Many folk artists are self-taught, while some train as apprentices within their community. By using available materials and taking a personal approach to their creations, artists ensure each piece is unique and conveys a story. Native American folk art includes functional objects reflecting their heritage, such as baskets, textiles and wooden pieces.
During the Great Depression, artistic materials in America were hard to come by, so artisans used discarded wood from cigar boxes and shipping crates to make highly stylized, notched pieces — most often picture frames and boxes — that are today sought after by collectors. This folk art style is called tramp art and was popular from roughly 1870 until the 1940s.
Folk art brings vibrant culture and traditions into your home. Browse an extensive collection of folk art on 1stDibs.
Questions About Folk Art Toys
- Is mandala art folk art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Yes, mandala art is folk art. The definition of folk art is art that reflects the sociocultural characteristics and values of a particular group of people. Mandala art fits this definition due to its association with the Hindu and Buddhist faiths. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of folk art from some of the world's top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mexican folk art can be characterized by vibrant colored paintings and jewelry designed with floral motifs. Lush forests and animals, especially birds, are featured in Mexican folk art, which is a blend of Indigenous and European methods and skills. You’ll find a variety of Mexican folk art from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Among the materials used in folk art are cloth, wood, paper, clay and metal.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Jamini Roy was an Indian artist whose paintings often reflected his Indian roots. Roy combined imagery from Indian folk art with Western motifs to create his unique modern works. Subjects ranged from paintings of legendary figures to everyday life in rural Bengal. His goal was to make art affordable to everyone. Browse a selection of Jamini Roy paintings on 1stDibs.
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