$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
Metal
$2,750
H 7.5 in W 4.75 in D 15 in
Late 19th Century Flat Bottom Toy Noah's Ark with 34 Figures. German Circa 1880
Located in Incline Village, NV
Offered for sale is a very traditional Folk Art item; a handcrafted Noah's Ark toy with 34 hand
Wood
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
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
Noah’s Ark, With 36 assorted hand carved figures. Typically, children played with these toys in the late
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Pine
Large mid century hand crafted Noah's Ark
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Large hand crafted painted wooden Noah's Ark, originally created for a designer showhouse display
Wood, Paint
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
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
Pine
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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
Metal
Late 19th Century Flat Bottom Toy Noah's Ark with 20 Animals, German
Located in Incline Village, NV
Offered for sale is a very traditional Folk Art item; a handcrafted Noah's Ark toy with 20 hand
Wood
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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
Offered for sale is a very traditional Folk Art item; a handcrafted Noah's Ark toy with 37 hand
Wood
19th Century Folk-art Erzgebirge Noahs Ark
Located in London, GB
Noah’s Ark, With 70 assorted hand carved figures. A completely untouched example with aged repairs on a
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
Pine
20th Century Noah's Ark with Rubber Animals
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Post WWII Noah's Ark toy set. Marked "RED SHED" in mold of many of the animals. Ark is on four
Delightful Naive Toy Noah's Ark Model
Located in London, GB
28.75" long x 7.75" deep An unusual large flat bottomed Noah’s Ark with a large collection of
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
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
Wood
German Noah's Ark with One Hundred Thirty Animals plus Noah and Family
Located in Denver, CO
An exceptional late 19th century antique Folk Art wooden Noah's Ark from the Erzgebirge Region of
Wood
$2,121 / item
H 4.15 in W 5.35 in D 7.75 in
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' verdigris patinated outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in rich v...
Metal
Rosso 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
$232,138Sale Price|33% Off
H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
Other
$580
H 14.5 in W 6.25 in D 8.25 in
Antique Viechtauer Folk Art Wood Carved Deer Head, Austria 1900 - 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Antique hand-carved wooden wall decoration in Viechtau folk art style from Austria, early 20th century A stunning hand-carved wooden wall decoration in the folk art style, circa 190...
Wood
Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. An iconic, unobtrusive design. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium....
Linen
$285Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 4.14 in W 2.56 in D 4.14 in
Set of 6 Handmade Unique Goto Murano Drinking Glasses
By Roberto Beltrami
Located in Murano, VE
The Murano Glass Goto collection brings a piece of authentic Italian art to your dining table. Hand-blown with artistic expertise, these glasses are inspired by the traditional Venet...
Murano Glass
$952 / item
H 32.29 in W 16.54 in D 15.75 in
Mid Century Butterfly Chair, Linen Schwarzwald Dedar, Dark Wood, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Dining chair called "Butterfly" with dark brown walnut stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat and back in beautiful italian fabric. This chair can be customized to your speci...
Fabric, Bouclé, Beech
Model of a Greenhouse, France, 1900
Located in Milan, IT
Model of a greenhouse in glass and iron. The greenhouse has an iron base, rectangular in shape, with cut corners. The body of the greenhouse, made of iron and glass, is welded to the...
Iron
$22,023
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
$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
Folk Art Wedding Chest, dated 1718
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A large pine wedding chest from 1718. The illustrations are traditional, featuring flowers and tulips and a village scene on the sides. The chest was part of a dowry package and woul...
Pine
$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
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
American Country Painted and Carved Wooden Rocking Horse
Located in Queens, NY
American Country (20th Century) carved and painted double sided rocking horse.
Paint, Wood
$1,980
H 32 in W 8.5 in D 4.25 in
Large Devil or Krampus Marionette by a Master Puppet Maker, Antique Austria
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This is a wonderful depiction of Krampus or the devil puppet. The item is approximately 32 inches tall and has a skeleton, arms and legs made of wood. Height was measured from foot t...
Composition, Metal, Brass
American Folk Art Cowboy and Horse Whirligig
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Tall one of a kind cowboy and horse spinning whirligig American Folk Art piece. Most likely from a larger folk art environment. Sheet steel construction on a large spoked farm wheel ...
Iron, Sheet Metal
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.