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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
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Construction Toys
Materials
Wood
No Reserve
H 2.96 in W 9.45 in D 8.08 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 Retro Construction Toys
Materials
Metal
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 Retro Construction Toys
Materials
Wood
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 Retro Construction Toys
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
1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Construction Toys
Materials
Paper
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
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Construction Toys
Materials
Plywood
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 Retro Construction 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
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Construction Toys
Materials
Canvas, Rope, Wood
H 9.45 in W 8.67 in D 8.67 in
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
1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Construction Toys
Materials
Plastic, Paper
'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
1970s Spanish Retro Construction Toys
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
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Retro Construction Toys
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
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Retro Construction Toys
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
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Retro Construction Toys
Materials
Plastic
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 Retro Construction Toys
Materials
Mixed Media
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 Retro Construction Toys
Materials
Metal
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 Retro Construction Toys
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Large Antique French Provincial Grape Harvest Wicker Basket with Single Handle
Located in North Hollywood, CA
large single handle, thicker wicker, and sturdy construction. Oval shape.
Classic French Provincial
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Retro Construction Toys
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
Bill Haendel Americana 'A Child's War' Cast Paper Relief Sculpture
By William Haendel
Located in Surfside, FL
old toys, tin soldiers, Americana, parts from construction sets to figurines of cartoon characters and
Category
1970s Modern Retro Construction Toys
Materials
Mixed Media
The Happy Couple, Mid Century Surrealist Fantasy Landscape by Ohio artist
By Mary Spain
Located in Beachwood, OH
explode.
Spain’s interest in antique dolls and toys lends insight into the construction of her figures
Category
Mid-20th Century Surrealist Retro Construction Toys
Materials
Oil
Bill Haendel Cast Paper Relief Sculpture Blue jeans 1975
By William Haendel
Located in Surfside, FL
found objects are parts of Haendel’s vast collections of old toys, tin soldiers, Americana, parts from
Category
1970s Contemporary Retro Construction Toys
Materials
Mixed Media
Bill Haendel Americana Cast Paper Relief Sculpture Overalls
By William Haendel
Located in Surfside, FL
found objects are parts of Haendel’s vast collections of old toys, tin soldiers, Americana, parts from
Category
1970s Modern Retro Construction Toys
Materials
Mixed Media
Two Boys (one standing, the other seated and drawing)
By Mary Spain
Located in Fairlawn, OH
interest in antique dolls and toys lends insight into the construction of her figures. Many figures have
Category
1970s Contemporary Retro Construction Toys
Materials
Color Pencil
Lady In Love
Located in Chattahoochee Hills, GA
, but I was the black sheep….I’ve been making toys since I was a kid. It is toys to me, if I called them
Category
1980s Folk Art Retro Construction Toys
Materials
Wire
'Scorpion Teapot' Ceramic Teapot by Peter Shire, 1982
By Peter Shire
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
construction, Hand-Built.
Approx: 15 1/2" high x 12" wide x 25" long
Peter Shire:
Peter Shire is an LA
Category
1980s American Post-Modern Retro Construction Toys
Materials
Metal
Ruckus Rodeo (unique acrylic painting by famed Pop artist w/ Marlborough label)
By Red Grooms
Located in New York, NY
, and carpenters known as the "Ruckus Construction Co.," who helped in the final assembly of Grooms's
Category
1970s Pop Art Retro Construction Toys
Materials
Acrylic, Felt Pen
H 22.75 in W 19.75 in D 1.5 in
Woman with Bouquet (Lady Liberty by Moonlight)
By Mary Spain
Located in Fairlawn, OH
and toys lends insight into the construction of her figures. Many figures have marionette like
Category
1970s Contemporary Retro Construction Toys
Materials
Oil
VI Rose Nose Cat
By Mary Spain
Located in Fairlawn, OH
.
Spain’s interest in antique dolls and toys lends insight into the construction of her figures. Many
Category
1970s American Modern Retro Construction Toys
Materials
Chalk
Memphis Floor Lamp by Hans Von Klier for Bilumen, circa 1980
By Hans Von Klier, Bilumen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
exhibition for didactic toys at the gallery “ll Sestante” in Milano.
As an international designer, he has
Category
1980s Italian Memphis Group Retro Construction Toys
Materials
Aluminum, Metal
"Stabile with Red Sun Galerie Maeght, " Original Lithograph Poster by A. Calder
By Alexander Calder
Located in Milwaukee, WI
in the form of a cock -- was done in 1925. In 1927 he made moving toys for the Gould Manufacturing
Category
1970s Post-Modern Retro Construction Toys
Materials
Lithograph
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mengel Drop Front Secretary Desk by Raymond Loewy
By Raymond Lowey, Mengel Furniture Co.
Located in Topeka, KS
century including the very popular Mengel Playthings line of wooden toys. Their primary products were
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Construction Toys
Materials
Metal
H 47.25 in W 36 in D 19.25 in
"El Tren" Ceramic, Glaze, Colors, Mexican Folk Art, Four Sections
Located in Detroit, MI
International Folk art quintupled the size of their collection and prompted the construction of a new wing
Category
1950s Folk Art Retro Construction Toys
Materials
Ceramic, Glaze
H 6 in W 21.5 in D 3.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Mengel Limed & Cerused Oak Telephone Bench by Raymond Lowey
By Mengel Furniture Co., Raymond Lowey
Located in Topeka, KS
the early twentieth century including the very popular Mengel Playthings line of wooden toys. Their
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Construction Toys
Materials
Metal
H 27 in W 34.5 in D 17 in
"Maeght Editeur, " Original Color Lithograph Poster signed by Alexander Calder
By Alexander Calder
Located in Milwaukee, WI
done in 1925. In 1927 he made moving toys for the Gould Manufacturing Company and small figures of
Category
1970s Post-Modern Retro Construction Toys
Materials
Lithograph
"Derriere Le Miroir, " Catalog with Five Original Lithographs by Alexander Calder
By Alexander Calder
Located in Milwaukee, WI
in the form of a cock -- was done in 1925. In 1927 he made moving toys for the Gould Manufacturing
Category
1970s Modern Retro Construction Toys
Materials
Lithograph
“Santa Cruz de las Huertas Jalisco”, Ceramic, Glaze, Colors, Mexican Folkart
Located in Detroit, MI
their collection and prompted the construction of a new wing, which opened in 1982 and houses a mere 10
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Retro Construction Toys
Materials
Ceramic, Glaze
H 9.5 in W 19.5 in D 6.5 in
Vintage C3 Nautical Toy Model Cargo Ship Radio Control
Located in Palm City, FL
ship's skeletal construction which includes frames, stringers and wood sheathed plank on frame
Category
1970s American Retro Construction Toys
Factory Scooters
Located in Llandudno, Conwy
get around.
Heavy gauge tubular steel construction, galvanised and fitted with solid rubber wheels
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Construction Toys
Materials
Steel
1970s a Metal Pedal Car Moskvich Azak
Located in Warsaw, PL
successor of Volga car, popular in the 1960s.
Construction :
The body is made of pressed welded sheet. The
Category
1970s European Retro Construction Toys
Materials
Steel
Chest of Drawers Teak, Danish Design, 1960s
Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie
Chest of drawers was made in the 1960s, Danish production.
The construction is covered with teak
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Construction Toys
Materials
Teak
Chest of Drawers Teak, Danish Design, 1960s
Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie
Chest of drawers was made in the 1960s, Danish production.
Construction is covered with teak
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Construction Toys
Materials
Teak
Chest of Drawers Mahogany, Danish Design, 1970s
Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie
Chest of drawers was made in the 1970s, Danish production.
The construction is covered with
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Construction Toys
Materials
Mahogany
Chest of Drawers Ash, Danish Design, 1960s
Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie
The chest of drawers was made in the 1960s, Danish production.
The construction is covered with
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Construction Toys
Materials
Ash
Chest of Drawers Teak, Danish Design, 1960s, Producer Daells
Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie
construction is covered with teak veneer. The legs and handles are made of solid teak. The surface after
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Construction Toys
Materials
Teak
Chest of Drawers Teak, Danish Design, 1960s, Producer Trekanten-Hestbæk A/S
By Trekanten
Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie
.
The construction is covered with teak veneer. The legs and handles are made of solid teak. Surface
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Construction Toys
Materials
Teak
H 47.64 in W 32.29 in D 17.33 in
Chest of Drawers Walnut, Danish Design, 1960s
Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie
The chest of drawers was made in the 1960s, Danish production.
The construction is covered with
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Construction Toys
Materials
Walnut
Chest of Drawers Teak, Danish Design, 1970s
Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie
Chest of drawers was made in the 1970s, Danish production.
Construction is covered with teak
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Retro Construction Toys
Materials
Teak
Ko Verzuu Ado Small Toy Truck Holland 1950
By ADO, Ko Verzuu
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Rare collectible toy small toy truck designed by Ko Verzuu for Ado Holland in 1950. Ado means
Category
1950s Dutch De Stijl Retro Construction Toys
Materials
Metal
Rietveld Schröder Model House Toy, 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
1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Construction Toys
Materials
Plastic, Paper
20th Century Large English Playworn Toy Biplane
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Large 20th century toy biplane, wonderfully playworn with distressed paint finish, all original
Category
Mid-20th Century English Retro Construction Toys
Vintage Book of Knowledge Cast Iron Mechanical Artillery Bank, circa 1960
Located in Big Flats, NY
A vintage Book of Knowledge "Artillery Bank" mechanical bank offers polychrome cast construction
Category
Mid-20th Century American Retro Construction Toys
Materials
Metal, Iron
1960s Czech Wooden Lacquered Polycarp Elements, Set of 52
Located in High Point, NC
an infinite possibility of unique constructions.
Category
1960s Czech Retro Construction Toys
Materials
Wood
'Deutsch-Bonnet Blue' pylon racer, c. 1950
By Deutsch Bonnet
Located in London, GB
sports cars, and use of fibreglas bodied constructions and their collaboration with Panhard.
Category
1950s French Retro Construction Toys
Hans Brockhage Schaukelwagen
By Hans Brockhage & Erwin Andrea
Located in Den Haag, NL
construction of this sturdy cart is still very firm and secure making it suitable for immediate use.
This
Category
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Retro Construction Toys
Materials
Plywood
Memphis ZoLO Wooden Toys designed by Byron Glaser and Sandra Higashi for Moma
By Byron Glaser and Sandra Higashi
Located in Hamburg, DE
ZoLO began with a dream to make the most wildly fun toy ever. Something that went back to basics
Category
1980s American Post-Modern Retro Construction Toys
Materials
Wood
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H 15.75 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
1960's Italian Rattan Basket with Hinged Lid
Located in Los Angeles, CA
open rattan construction. Perfect to hold blankets, toys, or for additional storage. Beautiful original
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Retro Construction Toys
Materials
Rattan
1960's Italian Rattan Basket with Hinged Lid
Located in Los Angeles, CA
open rattan construction. Perfect to hold blankets, toys, or for additional storage. Beautiful original
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Retro Construction Toys
Materials
Rattan
Paul McCobb Planner Group Maple 3 Drawer Dresser
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Charleston, SC
construction with three large drawers, splayed conical legs, and signature brass hourglass pulls. This piece is
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Construction Toys
Materials
Brass
Bill Haendel Americana 'A Child's War' Cast Paper Relief Sculpture
By William Haendel
Located in Surfside, FL
old toys, tin soldiers, Americana, parts from construction sets to figurines of cartoon characters and
Category
1970s Modern Retro Construction Toys
Materials
Mixed Media
Girl Who Just Went Along for the Night Ride by Mary Spain
By Mary Spain
Located in Palm Desert, CA
imagined that they might just explode.
Spain’s interest in antique dolls and toys lends insight into the
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Construction Toys
Materials
Wood, Paint
"Man in the Yellow Shirt" Oil Painting by Mary Spain
By Mary Spain
Located in Palm Desert, CA
in antique dolls and toys lends insight into the construction of her figures. Many figures have
Category
1980s American Retro Construction Toys
Materials
Wood, Paint
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An assortment of retro construction toys is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct retro construction toys — often made from metal, wood and plastic — can elevate any home. Retro construction toys have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Retro construction toys are generally popular furniture pieces, but mid-century modern and industrial styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Many retro construction toys are appealing in their simplicity, but Gerrit Rietveld, ADO Toys and Ko Verzuu produced popular retro construction toys that are worth a look.
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The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,400, while they’re typically $272 on the low end and $12,900 highest priced.
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