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Creative Playthings Crossword Blocks
By Creative Playthings
Located in Garnerville, NY
Wood crossword blocks puzzles by Creative Playthings, Princeton, New Jersey. Circa 1967
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Playthings

Materials

Wood, Paper

Vintage Creative Playthings Crossword Blocks
Creative Playthings Crossword Blocks
H 4.5 in W 4.5 in D 1.5 in
Creative Playthings Mid Century Childs Rocker
By Creative Playthings
Located in Riverdale, NY
Creative playthings mid century Childs bentwood Rocker designed by Gloria Caranica circa 1964
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Playthings

Materials

Bentwood

Creative Playthings Seesaw
By Creative Playthings, Gloria Caranica
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Creative Playthings rocker made of a light, warm birch plywood. Designed in 1964 by Gloria Caranica
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Playthings

Materials

Wood, Birch, Bentwood, Plywood

Vintage Creative Playthings Seesaw
Creative Playthings Seesaw
H 18.5 in W 11.75 in D 25.75 in
Antonio Vitali Wood Toy Family Set for Creative Playthings
By Creative Playthings
Located in San Mateo, CA
Playthings in 1954. These were marketed under the name Playforms. The set includes a father, a mother holding
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Playthings

Materials

Wood

Gloria Caranica for Creative Playthings Cradle
By Gloria Caranica, Creative Playthings
Located in Hanover, MA
Molded plywood doll cradle by Gloria Caranica for Creative Playthings, circa 1956. Creative
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Playthings

Materials

Plywood

Rocking Beauty Designed by Gloria Caranica for Creative Playthings
By Gloria Caranica, Creative Playthings
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
Classic rocking horse by Creative Playthings. This bentwood birch piece is in nice vintage
Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Playthings

Materials

Birch

"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 Vintage Playthings

Materials

Birch, Plywood

Irmi Childs Giraffe Animal 1950's Wooden Clothing Tree
By Creative Playthings
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A super cute wooden giraffe childs clothing tree named Irmi in a very mellow yellow detailed with light green painted face and body spots . The body has hanger posts with contrasting...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Playthings

Materials

Wood

Original Vintage Poster Creative Playthings Educational Toys Children Playing
Located in London, GB
Original vintage advertising poster for the Creative Playthings educational toy shop in Manhattan
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1970s American Vintage Playthings

Materials

Paper

Original Vintage Poster Creative Playthings Educational Toys Building Blocks Art
Located in London, GB
Original vintage advertising poster for the creative playthings educational toy shop in Manhattan
Category

1970s American Vintage Playthings

Materials

Paper

Original Vintage Poster Creative Playthings Educational Toys Arts Crafts Puzzle
Located in London, GB
Original vintage advertising poster for the Creative Playthings educational toy shop in Manhattan
Category

1970s American Vintage Playthings

Materials

Paper

Original Vintage Poster Creative Playthings Educational Toys Child Painting Fun
Located in London, GB
Original vintage advertising poster for the Creative Playthings educational toy shop in Manhattan
Category

1970s American Vintage Playthings

Materials

Paper

Original Vintage Poster Creative Playthings Educational Toys Teddy Bear House
Located in London, GB
Original vintage advertising poster for the Creative Playthings educational toy shop in Manhattan
Category

1970s American Vintage Playthings

Materials

Paper

Original Vintage Poster Creative Playthings Educational Toys Driver Toy Car Fun
Located in London, GB
Original vintage advertising poster for the Creative Playthings educational toy shop in Manhattan
Category

1970s American Vintage Playthings

Materials

Paper

20th Century French Wooden Toy Car
Located in High Point, NC
creation that echoes the simplicity and charm of vintage playthings. Crafted with care, this wooden car
Category

20th Century French Vintage Playthings

Materials

Wood

20th Century French Wooden Toy Car
20th Century French Wooden Toy Car
H 5.5 in W 11.4 in D 5.9 in
Jerry, Provincetown
Located in London, GB
was best. They were just playthings. We would hand out these little photographs when we went to dinner
Category

1940s Post-War Vintage Playthings

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Jerry, Provincetown
Jerry, Provincetown
H 13 in W 14.97 in D 0.79 in
Walt Disney Enterprises "Pinocchio" Wind-Up Toy by Marx Toy Co., N.Y. Dated 1939
By Louis Marx and Company
Located in Incline Village, NV
authenticity of antique and vintage toys and children's playthings; important considering the fakes and
Category

1930s American Folk Art Vintage Playthings

Materials

Tin

Vintage Toy Wind-Up "Johnny" The Dancing Clown by Lindstrom Toy Co., Circa 1930
By Lindstrom Tool & Toy Company 1
Located in Incline Village, NV
guarantee and present the authenticity of antique and vintage toys and children's playthings; important
Category

1930s American Folk Art Vintage Playthings

Materials

Tin

Vintage Toy Wind-Up Speed Boat with Driver by Lindstrom Toy Co., American 1933
By Lindstrom Tool & Toy Company 1
Located in Incline Village, NV
present the authenticity of antique and vintage toys and children's playthings; important considering the
Category

1930s American Folk Art Vintage Playthings

Materials

Tin

Vintage Toy Wind-Up "Baby L" Speedboat by Lindstrom Toy Co., American Circa 1933
By Lindstrom Tool & Toy Company 1
Located in Incline Village, NV
and children's playthings; important considering the fakes and reproductions in the marketplace. My
Category

1930s American Folk Art Vintage Playthings

Materials

Tin

Hollywood Legends Collection Barbie Doll Scarlett O'Hara in Green Drapery Dress
By Mattel
Located in Milano, IT
In the enchanting year of 1994, a Barbie doll emerged, not as a mere plaything, but as a living
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1990s Italian Modern Vintage Playthings

Materials

Plastic, Paper

Cast Iron Doorstop "Conestoga Covered Wagon" Hubley Manufacturing C0; Circa 1930
By Hubley Manufacturing Company 2
Located in Incline Village, NV
items including children's toys and playthings, coin savings banks, and doorstops. "Conestoga Covered
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1930s American Folk Art Vintage Playthings

Materials

Iron

"Walking Popeye" With Parrots Vintage Windup Toy by Marx Toy Co.
By Louis Marx and Company
Located in Incline Village, NV
antique and vintage toys and children's playthings; important considering the fakes and reproductions in
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Playthings

Materials

Tin

Antique Mickey Mouse & Minnie Mouse Train Hand Car by Disney & Lionel Circa 1934
By Walt Disney
Located in Incline Village, NV
and children's playthings; important considering the fakes and reproductions in the marketplace it
Category

1930s American Folk Art Vintage Playthings

Materials

Metal

Vintage Toy Wind-Up Dump Truck by The Marx Toy Company, N.Y. American Circa 1930
By Louis Marx and Company
Located in Incline Village, NV
and children's playthings; important considering the fakes and reproductions in the marketplace. My
Category

1930s American Folk Art Vintage Playthings

Materials

Tin

"Boy Riding An Alligator" Vintage Wind-Up Toy by J. Chein Co., N.J., Circa 1935
By J. Chein & Co.
Located in Incline Village, NV
present the authenticity of antique and vintage toys and children's playthings; important considering the
Category

1930s American Folk Art Vintage Playthings

Materials

Tin

Cast Iron Doorstop "Floral Arrangement in Green Vase" Amercan, Circa 1930 SCARCE
Located in Incline Village, NV
antique and vintage items and children's playthings; important considering the fakes and reproductions in
Category

1930s American Folk Art Vintage Playthings

Materials

Iron

"Joe Penner" Vintage Clockwork Windup Toy by Louis Marx Co American Circa 1930's
By Louis Marx and Company
Located in Incline Village, NV
guarantee and present the authenticity of antique and vintage toys and children's playthings; important
Category

1930s American Folk Art Vintage Playthings

Materials

Tin

Doll Kitchens, 1800-1980 by Eva Stille, First Edition
Located in valatie, NY
kitchens in Germany were originally a plaything. The Author follows the evolution of the doll kitchen and
Category

1980s American Vintage Playthings

Materials

Paper

Vintage Tin Wind-up Toy "Doughboy" by J.Chein Company. American Circa 1930
By J. Chein & Co.
Located in Incline Village, NV
qualified to guarantee and present the authenticity of antique and vintage toys and children's playthings
Category

1930s American Folk Art Vintage Playthings

Materials

Tin

Vintage Tin Wind-up Toy "Clown in A Barrel" by J Chein & Co. American Circa 1935
By J. Chein & Co.
Located in Incline Village, NV
present the authenticity of antique and vintage toys and children's playthings; important considering the
Category

1930s Folk Art Vintage Playthings

Materials

Tin

"B.O. Plenty" Vintage Wind-Up Tin Toy by Marx Original Box. American, Circa 1935
By Louis Marx and Company
Located in Incline Village, NV
and vintage toys and children's playthings; important considering the fakes and reproductions in the
Category

1930s American Folk Art Vintage Playthings

Materials

Tin

"George The Drummer Boy" Tin windup Toy by Louis Marx, New York City. Circa 1930
By Louis Marx and Company
Located in Incline Village, NV
and children's playthings; important considering the fakes and reproductions in the marketplace. My
Category

1930s American Folk Art Vintage Playthings

Materials

Tin

Vintage Tin Wind Up Toy "Boy Skier" by J. Chein & Co. American Circa 1950
By J. Chein & Co.
Located in Incline Village, NV
playthings; important considering the fakes and reproductions in the marketplace. The J. Chein logo appears
Category

1950s American Folk Art Vintage Playthings

Materials

Tin

George Tooker, Paul Cadmus, Monroe Wheeler, and George Platt Lynes on a Beach
Located in London, GB
, we'd go out late afternoons and take photographs when the light was best. They were just playthings. We
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1940s American Modern Vintage Playthings

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Claude a Deux Ans
By Pablo Picasso
Located in Long Island City, NY
female figure plays with her wheeled horse. Focusing on the theme of children and their playthings, the
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Late 20th Century Cubist Vintage Playthings

Materials

Lithograph

Cast Iron Doorstop "Colonial Woman" American, Circa 1930
By Littco
Located in Incline Village, NV
playthings; important considering the fakes and reproductions in the marketplace.
Category

1930s American Folk Art Vintage Playthings

Materials

Iron

Four Piece Furniture Doll Set. All Tin. Circa 1950's
By J. Chein & Co.
Located in Incline Village, NV
shipping purposes. Note: After 40 plus years of dealing and collecting toys and children's playthings, I
Category

1950s American Folk Art Vintage Playthings

Materials

Tin

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 Vintage Playthings

Materials

Metal

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 Vintage Playthings

Materials

Metal

Original Vintage Poster Creative Playthings Educational Toys Children Playing
Located in London, GB
Original vintage advertising poster for the Creative Playthings educational toy shop in Manhattan
Category

1970s Vintage Playthings

Materials

Paper

Original Vintage Poster Creative Playthings Educational Toys Building Blocks Art
Located in London, GB
Original vintage advertising poster for the Creative Playthings educational toy shop in Manhattan
Category

1970s Vintage Playthings

Materials

Paper

Original Vintage Poster Creative Playthings Educational Toys Arts Crafts Puzzle
Located in London, GB
Original vintage advertising poster for the Creative Playthings educational toy shop in Manhattan
Category

1970s Vintage Playthings

Materials

Paper

Original Vintage Poster Creative Playthings Educational Toys Teddy Bear House
Located in London, GB
Original vintage advertising poster for the Creative Playthings educational toy shop in Manhattan
Category

1970s Vintage Playthings

Materials

Paper

Original Vintage Poster Creative Playthings Educational Toys Driver Toy Car Fun
Located in London, GB
Original vintage advertising poster for the Creative Playthings educational toy shop in Manhattan
Category

1970s Vintage Playthings

Materials

Paper

Creative Playthings Bentwood Toy Rocker
By Creative Playthings
Located in Tulsa, OK
vintage bentwood piece from the 1950s or 1960s, by Creative Playthings. It is the unusual combo of the "T
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Playthings

Materials

Bentwood

Creative Playthings Bentwood Toy Rocker
Creative Playthings Bentwood Toy Rocker
H 16.5 in W 11.75 in D 25.75 in
Community Playthings Wooden Toy Cargo Airplane, circa 1968, USA
Located in Denver, CO
Constructed of maple solids and plywood this is a well-loved child's riding toy with wonderful honest patina, missing the top cover for the "cargo hold". Decorative suspended, as a t...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Playthings

Materials

Plywood

Modernist Child Rocker by Creative Playthings
By Creative Playthings, Gloria Caranica
Located in Hudson, NY
Vintage child rocker by Creative Playthings. All wood construction. Awesome Mid-Century Modern
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Playthings

Materials

Plywood

Modernist Child Rocker by Creative Playthings
Modernist Child Rocker by Creative Playthings
H 20.25 in W 25.25 in D 11.75 in
Important Antonio Vitali Toy Set with Original Box
By Creative Playthings
Located in Lambertville, NJ
of Creative Playthings (USA) in the early 1950s to showcase the toy designs of legendary Swiss
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Playthings

Creative Playthings Child's Toys Cradle Buggy Rocking Horse
By Gloria Caranica
Located in Tulsa, OK
pram, and a rocking cradle. All pieces are signed, and manufactured by creative playthings of Princeton
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Playthings

Materials

Steel

Group of Three Monumental Geometric Lucite Sculptures by Eugene De Christopher
By Eugene De Christopher
Located in Palm Springs, CA
for Princeton Playthings and taught industrial design at Brooklyn N.Y.'s famous Pratt Institute
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Playthings

Materials

Lucite

Creative Playthings Rocker
By Creative Playthings
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Creative Playthings Rocker manufactured in Princeton, New Jersey.
Category

1960s American Vintage Playthings

Materials

Wood

Creative Playthings Rocker
Creative Playthings Rocker
H 18 in W 25 in D 12 in
Creative Playthings Cart
By Creative Playthings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Creative playthings wood cart. Right now I have it loaded with books! Perfect to use as intended or
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Playthings

Materials

Maple

Creative Playthings Cart
Creative Playthings Cart
H 23 in W 20.5 in D 15 in
Creative Playthings Rocking Horse
By Creative Playthings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Creative Playthings made some amazing things! Originally designed as Modern Functional Toys for
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Playthings

Materials

Maple

Creative Playthings Rocking Horse
Creative Playthings Rocking Horse
H 24 in W 14 in D 25 in
Creative Playthings Children's Rocker
By Creative Playthings
Located in Dallas, TX
of a whimsical sculpture than a toy. Made in the mid 1950's by the Creative Playthings company this
Category

1950s American Vintage Playthings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Wood and Wool Sheep by Creative Playthings
By Creative Playthings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wood and wool sheep toy with wheels by Creative Playthings. Made in USA, circa 1960s.
Category

1960s American Vintage Playthings

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Vintage Collectible Creative Playthings Baby Doll Stroller / Planter, USA
By Creative Playthings
Located in Deland, FL
As for curiosities, this one takes the cake. This bright and brilliant patinaed children's stroller would be perfect for holding a throw, as a planter, or as a corner of the room art...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Playthings

Materials

Maple

"Rocking Beauty" Hobby Horse by Gloria Caranica for Creative Playthings
By Gloria Caranica, Creative Playthings
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern, "Rocking Beauty" by Gloria Caranica for Creative Playthings is an abstracted
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Playthings

Materials

Plywood

Original "Creative Playthings" 1960s Hobby Horse
Located in Bellport, NY
,original finish,with branded mark "Creative Playthings/Princeton,NJ"
Category

1960s American Vintage Playthings

Materials

Plywood, Paint

CREATIVE PLAYTHINGS ROCKING TOY ; RARE CONFIGURATION
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Designed by Gloria Caranica for Creative Playthings in New Jersey and usually seen with a red ball
Category

1950s American Vintage Playthings

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Vintage Playthings For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of vintage playthings available for sale. Frequently made of wood, plywood and paper, all vintage playthings available were constructed with great care. Vintage playthings have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Mid-Century Modern vintage playthings are consistently popular styles. Creative Playthings, Gloria Caranica and Community Playthings each produced beautiful vintage playthings that are worth considering.

How Much are Vintage Playthings?

Prices for vintage playthings start at $85 and top out at $2,200 with the average selling for $688.