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Retro Hobby Horse

Mid 20th Century Pressed Steel Hobby Horse, Western Mexico
By G. None
Located in Guadalajra, Jal
Mid 20th Century Pressed steel hobby horse.  
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Retro Hobby Horse

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Steel

Vintage Carved Wood Hobby Horse Wooden Tricycle Bike Bicycle
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage carved wood hobby horse wooden tricycle bike bicycle. Item features tricycle bike, carved
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Mid-20th Century Folk Art Retro Hobby Horse

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Wood

Hobby Horse Ride On Pull Along Mobile Wheels Childs Toy Wood Leather Modern
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
- Unusual folk, hobby horse trainer on wheels - Exudes charm and character - Usable & robust in
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1950s British Folk Art Retro Hobby Horse

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Leather, Pine

"Rocking Beauty" Hobby Horse Designed by Gloria Caranica for Creative Playthings
By Creative Playthings, Gloria Caranica
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An abstract hobby horse designed in 1964 by Gloria Caranica for Creative Playthings. Composed of
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Hobby Horse

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Birch, Plywood

Albert Lipten 18 Karat Yellow Gold Hobby Horse Brooch with .60 Carat Diamonds
By Albert Lipten
Located in New York, NY
Reminiscent of a hobby horse, this 18 karat yellow gold brooch will be forever a classic. It is
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1990s American Retro Retro Hobby Horse

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

'Galloping Horses' 1984 Limited Edition Archival Pigment Print
By Alain Le Garsmeur
Located in London, GB
races poppies hobbies horse gallop clones uniform competition racing movement sport event fun
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1980s Modern Retro Hobby Horse

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Archival Pigment

Carved Basswood Basset Hound Dog Sculpture Statue John Garton JD Adkins
Located in Dayton, OH
make his son a hobby horse. More than three decades and hundreds of wooden animals later he still
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Late 20th Century Folk Art Retro Hobby Horse

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Hardwood, Paint

Vintage Equestrian Bracelet 18k Gold
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
reflect your hobby, your devotion to horses, or simply be a greatly made accessory to underline your great
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1990s Spanish Retro Hobby Horse

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18k Gold

Mid-Century 18 Karat Gold Diamond Ruby Sapphire Moving Carriage Pin Brooch
Located in Vilnius, LT
This is an exceptional mid century horse carriage pin brooch crafted in 18K yellow gold. The piece
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Mid-20th Century Retro Hobby Horse

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Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

'Rancher’s Ride' 1981 Limited Edition Archival Pigment Print
By Alain Le Garsmeur
Located in London, GB
USA boy ride horse activity hobby action sport broken derelict
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1980s Modern Retro Hobby Horse

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Color, Archival Pigment

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'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Retro Hobby Horse

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Textile

Art Nouveau Curved Stained Glass & Bronze Panel/ Window, Attributed to Tiffany
By Charles L. Tiffany
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Art Nouveau window/ panel was realized in the United States in 1907, attributed to Tiffany & Co. The piece features a mosaic of interlocking demilune arch forms in hues...
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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Retro Hobby Horse

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Bronze

Dietiker Rey Junior Set, Kids Table and Chairs in Maple, Designed by Bruno Rey
By Bruno Rey, Dietiker
Located in Stein am Rhein, CH
This is the children furniture collection based on the famous Rey chair that was designed in 1971. The Rey Junior set includes 4 chairs + 1 table in Maple Beech color. Designed by ...
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2010s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Retro Hobby Horse

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Aluminum

German Hand Carved Wood and Painted Carousel Horse with Saddle Seat 19th Century
Located in Hollywood, SC
German hand carved wood and decorative painted carousel horse with flowing mane, hairy tail, upholstered saddle seat, original glass eyes, and mounted on a wrought iron scrolled brac...
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19th Century German Folk Art Retro Hobby Horse

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Wood, Paint

Dietiker Rey Junior Set, Kids Table and Chairs in Blue, Designed by Bruno Rey
By Bruno Rey, Dietiker
Located in Stein am Rhein, CH
This is the children furniture collection based on the famous Rey chair that was designed in 1971. The Rey Junior set includes 4 chairs + 1 table in Arik Levy Fresh Light 2 Blue col...
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2010s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Retro Hobby Horse

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Aluminum

Bruno Rey Dining Chairs Vintage Brown Beech Green 1970s Up to Twenty Five
By Bruno Rey
Located in Vienna, AT
Bruno Rey vintage dining chairs from honey brown beech and upholstery covered with green textile fabric. The wonderful 25 pieces of vintage dining chairs were designed by Bruno Rey 1...
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1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Retro Hobby Horse

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Beech, Plywood

Dietiker Rey Junior Set, Kids Table and Chairs in Green, Designed by Bruno Rey
By Bruno Rey, Dietiker
Located in Stein am Rhein, CH
This is the children furniture collection based on the famous Rey chair that was designed in 1971. The Rey Junior set includes 4 chairs + 1 table in Arik Levy Soft Acid 3 Green colo...
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2010s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Retro Hobby Horse

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Aluminum

Rocking Horse and Pull Toy, Antique, German, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An amazing rocking horse made of wood covered in cow hide. Its saddle and reins and tack are all leather while the bit and stirrups are metal. The horse has inset glass eyes and rest...
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Early 20th Century German Retro Hobby Horse

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Hide, Wood

Early 20th Century French Thonet Style Bentwood and Cane Child Rocking Chair
By Michael Thonet
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a kid's room with this antique Art Deco child rocking chair. Crafted in France circa 1920 in the matter of German-Austrian cabinet maker Michael Thonet (1796-1871), and buil...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Retro Hobby Horse

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Cane, Bentwood

Constructivist plywood rocking horse, Switzerland 1960s
By Kay Bojesen
Located in ECHT, NL
Minimal Bauhaus design rocking horse. It is made from sheets of plywood. Simple yet ingenious construction making it a sturdy toy. I was made during the 1960s in Switzerland. The pl...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Bauhaus Retro Hobby Horse

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Plywood

1950s Antonio Vitali & Kurt Naef Modernist Swiss Handmade Wood Toy Elephant Car
By Hans Brockhage
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents Wonderful vintage hand carved wood Toy Elephant shaped car by famed Swiss Master Toy Artist Antonio Vitali and modernist Kurt Naef. In the style of Hans Brockhage. ...
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1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Retro Hobby Horse

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Rubber, Wood, Plywood

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 oak with leather bridle. Made in England during the early part of the 20th century. ...
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Early 20th Century English Folk Art Retro Hobby Horse

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Hardwood, Elm, Oak

Antique English Folk Art Toy Horse
Antique English Folk Art Toy Horse
H 17.33 in W 20.48 in D 9.45 in
19th Century Papier Mâché Toy Horse
Located in Brecht, BE
Lots of charm and good condition for this 19th century papier mâché toy horse on wheels.
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Late 19th Century Spanish Retro Hobby Horse

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Wood, Paper

19th Century Papier Mâché Toy Horse
19th Century Papier Mâché Toy Horse
H 39.38 in W 35.44 in D 13.78 in
Vintage Wooden Baby's High Convertible Chair
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
lagu selection" is dedicated to preserving local values and brings together the craftsmanship of boutique producers and user-friendly, high-quality designs. This selection showcases ...
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Mid-20th Century Retro Hobby Horse

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Wood

Vintage Wooden Baby's High Convertible Chair
Vintage Wooden Baby's High Convertible Chair
H 24.41 in W 14.97 in D 27.17 in
Set of 2 Tino, Red Elephant Children Chair
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 500 other unique products. (2.2) Set of 2 chairs. A children’s chair and a toy too. A transactional object that recalls...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Retro Hobby Horse

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Plastic

Set of 2 Tino, Red Elephant Children Chair
Set of 2 Tino, Red Elephant Children Chair
H 23.63 in W 13.78 in D 14.97 in
French Antique Bronze and Marble Wall Console Louis XVI Style
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
French Antique Bronze and Marble Wall Console Louis XVI Style 19th Century   A delightful bronze and marble wall console featuring a pink variegated demilune top.   The marble sits o...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Retro Hobby Horse

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Marble, Bronze

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Painted Wood Rocking Child's Hobby Horse, France
Located in Houston, TX
A painted wooden child's hobby horse with a dappled coat standing on a rocking stand found in
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Mid-20th Century French Country Retro Hobby Horse

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Wood

Creative Playthings Child's Toys Cradle Buggy Rocking Horse
By Gloria Caranica
Located in Tulsa, OK
This collection includes a "Rocking Beauty Hobby Horse" designed by Gloria Caranica, a push buggy
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Hobby Horse

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Steel

Keith Christie Large Western Bronze Sculpture El Segundo Signed Horse Cowboy Art
Located in Bloomington, MN
bond between a rancher and his horse. Additionally, this piece is very versatile as it is full round
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1980s Realist Retro Hobby Horse

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Bronze

Original "Creative Playthings" 1960s Hobby Horse
Located in Bellport, NY
'The Rocking Beauty Red Ball Hobby Horse",molded birch plywood form with original red painted ball
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1960s American Retro Hobby Horse

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Plywood, Paint

"Rocking Beauty" Hobby Horse by Gloria Caranica for Creative Playthings
By Creative Playthings, Gloria Caranica
Located in Brooklyn, NY
child's rocking horse composed of two intersecting rectangular pieces of plywood, bent at opposing curves
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Hobby Horse

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Plywood

Vintage Folk Art Equestrian Felt Hobby Horse on Cart Pull Toy 15"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage folk art pull toy featuring a felt horse on wood cart DIMENSIONS 14.5” x 5” x 15” (Width x
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Mid-20th Century Folk Art Retro Hobby Horse

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Felt, Hardwood

Charming "horse" chandelier
Located in Houston, TX
One of a kind "hobby horse" chandelier with French horseshoe lights. We think would look great in a
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1950s Retro Hobby Horse

Vintage Wooden Derby Horse Toy, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Spanish wooden hobby horse toy. by unknown manufacturer, Spain, circa 1950. In original condition
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1950s Spanish Folk Art Retro Hobby Horse

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Wood

Vintage Wooden Derby Horse Toy, circa 1950
Vintage Wooden Derby Horse Toy, circa 1950
H 12.6 in W 14.18 in D 8.67 in
Time Capsule Creative Playthings Rocking Horse
By Gloria Caranica
Located in New York, NY
Discovered under a bed and never assembled until only recently: "Rocking beauty hobby horse
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1960s American Retro Hobby Horse

Monumental Oil on Canvas Painting by Donato Mancini, Bass Museum, 1994
Located in Ft Lauderdale, FL
Museum, Miami Beach, FL Surrealist scene of Boy on Hobby Horse overlooking large urban landscape.
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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Retro Hobby Horse

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Canvas

Creative Playthings Children's Rocker
By Creative Playthings
Located in Dallas, TX
This is undoubtedly the most interesting childrens rocker ever created. These hobby horses are more
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1950s American Retro Hobby Horse

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Wood, Paint

Original "Fort Dunlop", Leave the Past, vintage bicycle poster
Located in Spokane, WA
demonstrated here by a rider trotting along with his “Hobby Horse” from 1818. Indeed, we’d prefer the bike with
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Mid-20th Century Art Nouveau Retro Hobby Horse

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Lithograph

Dutch Artist MC Escher Limited Edition Colorful Wool Tapestry Art Rug Horses
Located in Surfside, FL
, which used Three Spheres; E. H. Gombrich's Meditations on a Hobby Horse with Horseman; Pamela Hall's
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1980s Abstract Geometric Retro Hobby Horse

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Wool

"GOING HOME" Native American Indian Western Covered Wagon Horses & More
By Ray Swanson
Located in San Antonio, TX
aeronautical engineering at Northrop Institute, his grandfather who had painted as a hobby left Swanson his
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1970s Realist Retro Hobby Horse

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Oil

1990s Hermes Gold Tone Enamel Equestrian Theme Loquet Bangle Quartz Wrist Watch
By Hermès
Located in Vilnius, LT
horses. Model: LO1.201 Quartz movement: Swiss made Signed and numbered: shown in photo gallery Whole
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Late 20th Century French Modern Retro Hobby Horse

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Gold Plate, Enamel

"Courses d´ obstacles", 20th Century oil on canvas Spanish artist E. Grau Sala
By Emilio Grau Sala
Located in Madrid, ES
he regularly painted the horse races that usually took place in this lively town. Here the whole
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1950s Post-Impressionist Retro Hobby Horse

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Canvas, Oil

"Untitled", A Surrealist Mixed Media on Paper by Spanish José Manuel Capuletti
Located in Madrid, ES
. Valladolid, 21.III.1925 - Walluf (Germany), 28.IX.1978. Painter. As a child he began to express his hobby
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1960s Surrealist Retro Hobby Horse

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Paper, Mixed Media

Creative Playthings "Rocking Beauty" Hobby Horse
By Creative Playthings
Located in Highland, IN
and a T-shaped handle rather than the red ball handle. A modern interpretation of the hobby horse, the
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Hobby Horse

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Wood

Vintage Wooden Hobby Horse Toy, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Spanish wooden hobby horse toy. by unknown manufacturer, Spain, circa 1950. In original
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1950s Spanish Folk Art Retro Hobby Horse

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Wood

Vintage Wooden Hobby Horse Toy, circa 1950
Vintage Wooden Hobby Horse Toy, circa 1950
H 19.69 in W 6.3 in D 5.91 in
Modernist Hobby Horse by Creative Playthings
By Creative Playthings, Gloria Caranica
Located in Highland, IN
Designed in 1964 by Gloria Caranica for Creative Playthings, the "Rocking Beauty" hobby horse is a
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Hobby Horse

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Birch, Plywood

Modernist Hobby Horse by Creative Playthings
Modernist Hobby Horse by Creative Playthings
H 20.25 in W 25.25 in D 11.75 in
Modernist Hobby Horse by Creative Playthings
By Gloria Caranica, Creative Playthings
Located in Highland, IN
Designed in 1964 by Gloria Caranica for Creative Playthings, the "Rocking Beauty" hobby horse is a
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Hobby Horse

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Birch

Modernist Hobby Horse by Creative Playthings
Modernist Hobby Horse by Creative Playthings
H 20.25 in W 25.25 in D 11.75 in
Hobby Horse
By Bruce McCombs
Located in New Orleans, LA
Bruce McCombs' etching and drypoint of 1967 is in the permanent collection of the Whitney Museum. This impression is #4 from an edition of only 20 Bruce McCombs (Holland, MI) is a s...
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1960s Retro Hobby Horse

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Drypoint, Etching

Hobby Horse
Hobby Horse
H 21.82 in W 27.88 in
Boy Playing With Hobby Horse & Ball 1950's Expressionist Oil Painting Americana
By Herbert Katzman
Located in Surfside, FL
on masonite board depicting a young boy in a bold orange sweater on a hobby horse, pogo stick and
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Mid-20th Century Expressionist Retro Hobby Horse

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Oil, Board

Cecil Aldin, Boys and Girls Come Out to Play, Nursery Frieze
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
stick, another on a hobby horse and a black dog in tow. Framed in original old oak frame and published
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Mid-20th Century British Sporting Art Retro Hobby Horse

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Paper

Hermes Vintage Whimsy Hobby Horse and Cart Pocket Square
By Hermès
Located in Palm Beach, FL
gentleman. This pocket square features a hobby horse and cart with driver wheeling their way across the
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1980s French Retro Hobby Horse

Creative Playthings 'Rocking Beauty' Children's Hobby Horse
By Gloria Caranica
Located in New York, NY
Adorable children's rocker designed by Gloria Caranica. Creative Playthings, Inc., Princeton NJ.
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1960s American Retro Hobby Horse

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Retro Hobby Horse For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the retro hobby horse you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A retro hobby horse — often made from wood, animal skin and birch — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer retro hobby horse, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A retro hobby horse is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in folk art and mid-century modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made retro hobby horse over the years, but those crafted by Creative Playthings and Gloria Caranica are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Retro Hobby Horse?

The average selling price for a retro hobby horse at 1stDibs is $1,057, while they’re typically $585 on the low end and $8,200 for the highest priced.