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Vintage Monkey Toy

Kay Bojesen Jointed Monkey Toy Danish Modern Teak
By Kay Bojesen
Located in San Diego, CA
Kay Bojesen articulating and jointed teak monkey. Bought from the original owner who had it in the
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Monkey Toy

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Teak

Vintage Kay Bojesen Jointed Monkey Toy Danish Modern Teak
Kay Bojesen Jointed Monkey Toy Danish Modern Teak
$380 Sale Price
20% Off
H 8 in W 6 in D 2 in
Beautiful Vintage Schuco Mohair Monkey Metal Face Toy Germany 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
monkey, made in Germany circa 1950s - 1960s by the renowned Schuco Toy Company. This delightful figure
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Mid-20th Century German Vintage Monkey Toy

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Metal

Vintage Schuco Miniature Mohair Monkey Metal Face Toy Germany 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
monkey, made in Germany circa 1950s - 1960s by the renowned Schuco Toy Company. This delightful figure
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Mid-20th Century German Vintage Monkey Toy

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Metal

Vintage Schuco Miniature Mohair Monkey Metal Face Doll Toy Germany
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Schuco Monkey with Painted Metal Face, Germany, circa 1930s A charming vintage Schuco monkey, made
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1930s German Vintage Monkey Toy

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Metal

Hanging Wicker Monkey after Mario Lopez Torres
By Mario Torres
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A small hanging wicker monkey holding a grouping of leaves. This cute brown monkey is created from
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20th Century American British Colonial Vintage Monkey Toy

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Wicker, Rattan, Paint

Vintage Hanging Wicker Monkey after Mario Lopez Torres
Hanging Wicker Monkey after Mario Lopez Torres
$206 Sale Price
25% Off
H 9 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 in
Vintage Wind Up Tin Toy "Monkey Riding A Horse" by Haji Co., Japan, Circa 1958
Located in Incline Village, NV
toy, circa 1958, depicts a "Monkey Riding A Horse". It is in all original paint and excellent
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1950s Japanese Folk Art Vintage Monkey Toy

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Tin

Kay Bojensen Teak Monkey
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Original Kay Bojesen Teak Monkey, with new rubber joints installed so this guy is ready to go for
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Monkey Toy

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Teak

Vintage Kay Bojensen Teak Monkey
Kay Bojensen Teak Monkey
$595
H 10.5 in W 6 in D 2 in
Kay Bojesen Vintage Articulated Wooden Monkey, 1970s
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Wooden monkey designed by Kay Bojesen in 1951. Its made from solid teak and limba wood. It features
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Monkey Toy

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Teak

1930s German Tin Climbing Monkey from Lehmann
By Lehmann
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Antique German tin toy - climbing/friction monkey, 1930's. Manufactory: Lehmann Materials
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1930s German Bauhaus Vintage Monkey Toy

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Tin

Vintage 1930s German Tin Climbing Monkey from Lehmann
1930s German Tin Climbing Monkey from Lehmann
$594
H 5.12 in W 7.09 in D 1.19 in
Large Wood Monkey in the style of Kay Bojesen
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large Wood Monkey in the style of Kay Bojesen. Looks like someone made their own version of this
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1970s American Scandinavian Modern Vintage Monkey Toy

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Wood

1960s Jointed Wood Monkey on Exercise Rope Style Bojesen Denmark
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Hanging Toy Wood Monkey Figure articulating joints Red Plastic Balance Unsigned. In the
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Monkey Toy

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Plastic, Wood

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Functional Wind-Up Monkey Toy, U.S. Zone, circa 1950
Located in Lugano, Ticino
Functional and colored wind-up monkey toy, made U.S. ZONE, Germany, circa 1950. Material: Tin and
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1950s German Vintage Monkey Toy

1960s Vintage Mugger the Monkey Rubber Toy Made in Italy by Pirelly for Rempel
By Pirelli Tyres
Located in Milan, IT
Vintage "Mugger the Monkey" squeak rubber toy - one of the "Little folks from Sunnyslope" rubber
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Monkey Toy

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Rubber

Wood Monkey
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Epagny, FR
monkey wood
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1950s Danish Vintage Monkey Toy

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Teak, Ebony

Wood Monkey
Wood Monkey
H 11.82 in Dm 5.91 in
Monkey Large Teak / Limba
Located in New York, NY
Monkey Large Teak/Limba H: 18.5"
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Mid-20th Century Danish Vintage Monkey Toy

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Wood

Monkey Large Teak / Limba
Monkey Large Teak / Limba
H 18.5 in W 17.7 in D 6.1 in
Monkey Small Teak/Limba
Located in New York, NY
Monkey Small Teak/Limba H: 7.3".
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Mid-20th Century Danish Vintage Monkey Toy

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Wood

Monkey Small Teak/Limba
Monkey Small Teak/Limba
H 7.3 in W 7.7 in D 2.6 in
Cast Iron Monkey Doorstop
By Hubley Manufacturing Company 2
Located in Baltimore, MD
Antique cast iron doorstop, ca. 1930. Measures 8 7/8” tall x 4 5/8” wide. Made by Hubley and is full-figure. Three piece casting.
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1930s American Vintage Monkey Toy

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Iron

Cast Iron Monkey Doorstop
Cast Iron Monkey Doorstop
H 8.75 in W 3.75 in D 3.75 in
Pace Poaches for Danèse by Bruno Munari
By Bruno Munari
Located in Paris, FR
his "Pigomma monkey" toy (1954), which received the Compasso d'Oro award. He became a design
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Mid-20th Century Italian Vintage Monkey Toy

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Brass

Wooden Monkey
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Vancouver, BC
A reproduction of the famous Kay Bojesen toy monkey, originally designed in Denmark in the 1930s
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1930s Chinese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Monkey Toy

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Teak

Wooden Monkey
Wooden Monkey
H 15.75 in W 12 in D 3.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Grouping of Teak Monkey Toys
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Peabody, MA
A grouping of mid-century modern jointed teak monkey toys in various sizes, period adaptations
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1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Monkey Toy

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Teak

Mid-Century Modern Grouping of Bojesen Style Teak Monkey Toys
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Peabody, MA
A grouping of Mid-Century Modern jointed teak monkey toys in various sizes, period adaptations
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1960s Japanese Vintage Monkey Toy

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Teak

Kay Bojesen Cute Wooden Flexible Figurine Monkey Toy in Teak, Denmark, 1960s
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Kay Bojesen charming vintage Mid-Century Modern teak wood an adorable monkey toy flexible figurine
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Monkey Toy

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Teak

Pair of Danish Modern Sheep & Monkey Toys in Teak & Wool After Kay Bojesen
By Kay Bojesen
Located in San Diego, CA
Great and unique pair of beautiful articulated monkey and sheep with real wool, circa 1950's the
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20th Century Israeli Scandinavian Modern Vintage Monkey Toy

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Wool, Teak

Monkeys Monkee-Mobile Toy Car
Located in Fulton, CA
Rock & Roll era toy friction car. "Monkee-Mobile". Stylized version of the muscle car, 1967 Pontiac
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Vintage Monkey Toy

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Metal

Monkeys Monkee-Mobile Toy Car
Monkeys Monkee-Mobile Toy Car
H 3.63 in W 12 in D 4.5 in
Pair of Danish Modern Articulated Toy Monkeys
By Kay Bojesen
Located in San Diego, CA
Nice pair and condition of articulated monkeys in the style of Kay Bojesen, the legs arms and head
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20th Century Japanese Scandinavian Modern Vintage Monkey Toy

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Wood

1950s Monkey Band Jukebox
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A "Bimbo Box" monkey band mechanical jukebox, featuring a 7 figural cabana monkey orchestra band
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1950s German Vintage Monkey Toy

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Metal

1950s Monkey Band Jukebox
1950s Monkey Band Jukebox
H 54 in W 29.75 in D 24 in
Whimsical 1930's Stuffed Monkey with zipper In Back
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1930'S WHIMSICAL 1930'S STUFFED MONKEY W/ ZIPPER IN BACK.THIS CHILDS TOY RESEMBLES A STIEFF
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1930s American Vintage Monkey Toy

Kay Bojesen, Denmark, Wooden Monkey, Danish Design, 20th-21st Century
Located in København, Copenhagen
Kay Bojesen, Denmark. Wooden monkey. Danish design, 20th-21st century. Measures: 19 x 17 cm
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Monkey Toy

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Wood

Kay Bojesen Danish Style Teak Wood Jointed Flexible Toy Baby Monkey 1960s Japan
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Chula Vista, CA
After Kay Bojesen Danish style teak wood jointed flexible toy baby Monkey 1960s vintage Mid-Century
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1960s Japanese Scandinavian Modern Vintage Monkey Toy

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Teak

Kay Bojesen Wooden Monkeys
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We have two vintage Kay Bojesen wooden toy monkeys. Designed in 1951, this smart toy is made of
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1960s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Monkey Toy

Kay Bojesen Wooden Monkeys
Kay Bojesen Wooden Monkeys
H 5.5 in W 9 in D 5 in
Monkeys by Kay Bojesen
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Utrecht, NL
Kay Bojesen Teak and Limba wooden monkeys. Size small and large. Originally designed in 1951
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Monkey Toy

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Wood

Monkeys by Kay Bojesen
Monkeys by Kay Bojesen
H 23.63 in W 18.51 in D 15.36 in
Original Kay Bojesen Monkey in Teak and Limba, 1953
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Lejre, DK
Small Wooden monkey by Kay Bojesen in teak and Limba. This collectable was first designed in 1951
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Monkey Toy

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Teak

Antique Miniature Steiff School Mohair Miniatures, Two Bears and Monkey
By Steiff
Located in Big Flats, NY
include one honey bear, one brown bear and one monkey, circa 1930 Measures- Bears- 2.75" H x 1.75" W x
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Mid-20th Century German Vintage Monkey Toy

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Mohair

Mid-Century Modern Grouping of Teak Monkey Toys
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Peabody, MA
A grouping of seven Mid-Century Modern jointed teak monkey toys, circa 1960s. Two are by Kay
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Monkey Toy

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Teak

Collection of 5 Articulated Wooden Monkeys/Toys/Sculptures in Style of Bojesen
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
So cute small collection of toys/sculptures of monkeys in wood. These pieces were made in Japan in
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1960s Japanese Modern Vintage Monkey Toy

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Wood

Vintage Tin Wind Up Toy "Tumbling Monkey" by Louis Marx Toy Co., American C.1938
By Louis Marx and Company
Located in Incline Village, NV
This is an all tin vintage wind up toy and a very strong example of "Tumbling Monkey" by the Louis
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1930s American Folk Art Vintage Monkey Toy

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Tin

Mid-Century Modern Articulated Wood Toy Monkey
Located in Montreal, QC
Enchanting and expressive Danish children’s toy is of a fully articulated long armed monkey
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Monkey Toy

Set of Seven Vintage Sock Monkeys
Located in New York, NY
A fantastic collection of sock monkeys ranging from the 1930s to the 1970s. They vary in length
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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Vintage Monkey Toy

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Fabric

Vintage Schuco Miniature Mohair Monkey Metal Face Doll Toy Germany
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Very nice circa 1930s Schuco monkey with a striking painted metal face. Arms legs move and the head
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1930s German Vintage Monkey Toy

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Metal

Danish Kay Bojesen Era Teak & Oak Jointed Wood Toy Big Monkey 1960s Modern Japan
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Chula Vista, CA
After Kay Bojesen of Denmark Danish style teak and oak jointed flexible toy Monkey 1960s vintage
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1960s Japanese Scandinavian Modern Vintage Monkey Toy

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Oak, Teak

Largest Articulated Monkey by Kay Bojesen
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Large monkey by Kay Bojesen. Originally designed, 1951. Kay Bojesen’s monkey comprises 31 parts
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Monkey Toy

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Teak

Four German Steiff Lion Monkey Rabbit Hand Puppets
By Steiff
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of four hand puppets by iconic plush toy maker, Steiff. The puppets are all in very good
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Monkey Toy

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Wool, Mohair, Cotton, Silk

Kay Bojesen Vintage Articulated Wooden Monkey, 1970s
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Wooden monkey designed by Kay Bojesen in 1951. Its made from solid teak and limba wood. It features
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Monkey Toy

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Teak

Kay Bojesen Monkey Teak Signed
By Kay Bojesen
Located in New York, NY
Kay Bojesen monkey teak signed. Medium to large scale toy monkey in teak and limba wood with
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Monkey Toy

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Teak

Kay Bojesen Monkey Teak Signed
Kay Bojesen Monkey Teak Signed
H 18.1 in W 18.1 in D 5.12 in
Vintage Wooden Toy Monkey in the Style of Kay Bojesen, Denmark, 1960's
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Wooden Monkey with rope tale, in the style of Kay Bojesen. The arms, legs and head can be turned.
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Monkey Toy

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Wood, Teak

Kay Bojesen Monkey
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Large teak and lima wood monkey with movable arms and legs. Stamped Kay Bojesen, Denmark copyright.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Monkey Toy

Kay Bojesen Monkey
H 17.72 in W 14.97 in D 5.12 in
Troop of Sock Monkeys
Located in Seattle, WA
A whimsical set of 1950-60's sock monkeys, each with different detailing.
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20th Century American Vintage Monkey Toy

Troop of Sock Monkeys
Troop of Sock Monkeys
H 23 in W 5 in D 3 in
Vintage 1950's small wooden monkey - Kay Bojesen style
By Zoo Line, Kay Bojesen
Located in EINDHOVEN, NL
Small vintage 1950's wooden monkey by Kay Bojesen. In nice original condition - beautiful patina on
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1950s Japanese Scandinavian Modern Vintage Monkey Toy

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Hardwood

Pair of Vintage Articulated Monkeys in Teak and Other Woods
By Zoo-Line, Kay Bojesen
Located in New Westminster, British Columbia
These adorable vintage articulated monkeys originated in Denmark in the 1950s and were copied by
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Monkey Toy

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Wood, Teak

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Steel

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Early 19th Century French French Provincial Vintage Monkey Toy

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Cane

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Japanese Tall Ikebana Basket, Bamboo, Suruga Sensuji Style
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Vintage Sculptural White Mushroom Accent Table Lamp by Laurel
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Monkey Toy

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Metal

New York Beat: Jean-Michel Basquiat Downtown 81 (Inscribed by Glenn O’Brien)
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"Dark Blond Boy", Portrait by 19th Century American Painter, Oil on Canvas
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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'Megafono' Glossy Black Metal Table Lamp for Stilnovo
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Monkey Toy

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Metal

'Megafono' Glossy Black Metal Table Lamp for Stilnovo
'Megafono' Glossy Black Metal Table Lamp for Stilnovo
$1,010 / item
H 24.2 in W 12.2 in D 6.6 in
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Located in Los Angeles, CA
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19th Century American Adirondack Vintage Monkey Toy

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Pine

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$1,196 Sale Price
51% Off
H 22 in W 38 in D 18 in
Danish Modern Teak Desk Organizer Box by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
A super cool and very hard-to-find Danish modern teak desk organizer box by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, circa 1970s. The box has a removable lid and three compartments for storage. G...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Monkey Toy

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American Cast Iron Sailing Mayflower Doorstop, Circa 1880
Located in Charleston, SC
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1880s American American Empire Vintage Monkey Toy

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Wicker Basket with Lid, 1950s
Wicker Basket with Lid, 1950s
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Vintage Monkey Toy For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal vintage monkey toy for your home. Each vintage monkey toy for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and teak. There are many kinds of the vintage monkey toy you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A vintage monkey toy, designed in the mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern or folk art style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one vintage monkey toy that is appealing in its simplicity, but Kay Bojesen, Deru and Lehmann produced versions that are worth a look.

Finding the Right Collectibles-curiosities for You

Antique and vintage collectibles and curiosities can bring whimsy and wonder to any interior. 

Decorating with old scientific instruments, historical memorabilia and vintage musical instruments, as well as other authentic collectibles and curiosities that can be found on 1stDibs, presents an opportunity to create a unique, natural history museum-like atmosphere in your home that can provoke conversation as often as it pays tribute to how far we’ve come in understanding our world. 

And bringing collectibles and curiosities into your space is actually on trend — Wunderkammern, or curiosity cabinets, were all the rage in Europe during the 1500s and continued to have adherents there and in the U.S. in the following centuries. Today, however, they’re experiencing a real surge in popularity and influencing how many interior designers are furnishing and decorating homes — combining contemporary with antique, scientific with tribal, earthly with extraterrestrial, Les Lalanne tables with Flemish tapestries.

The original Wunderkammern were entire rooms filled with objects demonstrating their owners’ worldly knowledge: A proper one included artificiala or preciosa (objets d’art); naturalia (such as skeletons, shells, minerals); exotica (taxidermy or dried plants); and scientifica (scientific instruments), frequently alongside religious relics and ancient artifacts.

Pay tribute to a history of rich and diverse musical traditions that have taken shape all over the world by decorating your home with a collection of antique and vintage musical instruments — with a little help from strong hanging wire or some wall hooks, vintage brass instruments such as a gong, French horn or trumpet can help elevate a home office or complement the efforts you’ve made to ensure a welcoming vibe in your home’s entryway. Bells or antique wind instruments can add provocative metallic contrasts to dark woods as tabletop decorative objects.  

Create an intriguing focal point with Georgian scientific instruments, such as stick barometers with mahogany cases or lacquered brass telescopes. These items stem from an era named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who ruled England in succession starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign, which lasted until 1837). Just as there was beautiful jewelry produced during the period that today is coveted by collectors, there is much to be found in the collectibles and curiosities realm too.

Wanderlust, nostalgia and a shared love of good design are contributing factors to certain trends in decorating — just as vintage trunks and luggage have reappeared as furniture or home accents in a bedroom or foyer, decorating with globes, maps or nautical objects is similarly rooted in the allure of travel and a penchant for the stylish finishing touch that collectibles bring to our homes.

Find a wide range of antique and vintage collectibles and curiosities on 1stDibs.

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