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Mid-20th Century English Toys and Dolls
Iron
Vintage 1920s American Paintings
Canvas
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls
Sheet Metal
20th Century Toys and Dolls
Silver
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls
Resin
Vintage 1950s German Folk Art Toys and Dolls
Metal
Vintage 1970s Austrian Modern Toys and Dolls
Plastic
Recent Sales
Mid-20th Century French Folk Art Toys
Cotton, Wood
Vintage 1960s Romanian Mid-Century Modern Toys
Rubber
Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Toys
Rubber
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls
Metal
Antique Early 1900s Belgian Late Victorian Toys and Dolls
Tin
Vintage 1920s Swiss De Stijl Animal Sculptures
Wood
20th Century American Industrial Toys and Dolls
Aluminum
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls
Leather, Jute
Late 20th Century American Craftsman Toys
Metal
Mid-20th Century Belgian Toys and Dolls
Iron
Vintage 1960s Danish Toys and Dolls
Teak
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Toys and Dolls
Teak
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Toys and Dolls
Teak
Vintage 1960s American Modern Animal Sculptures
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Teak
Vintage 1940s German Toys
Metal, Tin
Early 20th Century Chinese Folk Art Toys and Dolls
Metal
2010s French Modern Toys and Dolls
Epoxy Resin
20th Century Toys and Dolls
Leather
Vintage 1950s American Industrial Toys and Dolls
Rubber
Vintage 1950s American Toys and Dolls
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Toys and Dolls
Teak
Vintage 1970s American Toys and Dolls
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls
Leather
20th Century Animal Sculptures
Brass
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
20th Century Italian Rococo Pillows and Throws
Cotton, Linen, Down
1810s Academic Interior Prints
Engraving
Antique Late 19th Century American Eastlake Loveseats
Upholstery, Walnut
20th Century Japanese Edo Toys and Dolls
Porcelain, Fabric
Early 20th Century Taiwanese Folk Art Toys and Dolls
Iron
Vintage 1910s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls
Leather, Glass
Early 20th Century German Folk Art Toys
Wood
Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Ebony, Birdseye Maple
Early 20th Century German Folk Art Toys and Dolls
Composition
Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Cabinets
Iron
20th Century American Federal Armchairs
Brass
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Doors and Gates
Glass, Wood
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1940s Chippendale Wingback Chairs
Leather, Walnut
20th Century American Post-Modern Toys and Dolls
Lucite
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Finding the Right Toys-dolls for You
Antique, new and vintage toys and dolls 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.
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. 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 and dolls 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, new and vintage toys and dolls as well as folk-art toys on 1stDibs.
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