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Creator: Creative Playthings
Antonio Vitali Wood Toy Family Set for Creative Playthings
Antonio Vitali Wood Toy Family Set for Creative Playthings

Antonio Vitali Wood Toy Family Set for Creative Playthings

By Creative Playthings

Located in San Mateo, CA

Carved wood toy family by Antonio Vitali, Swiss toy designer. Vitali designed this set for Creative Playthings in 1954. These were marketed under the na...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Creative Playthings Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

"Rocking Beauty" Hobby Horse Designed by Gloria Caranica for Creative Playthings
"Rocking Beauty" Hobby Horse Designed by Gloria Caranica for Creative Playthings

"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 two arched panels of birch plywood divided by a solid birch shaft and topped with a charming red knob...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Creative Playthings Collectibles and Curiosities

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Birch, Plywood

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3 Jacob Jensen Illum Bolighus Wood Toy Viking Figures 1960's
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By Jacob Jensen, Illum Bolighus

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Hard to find vintage wood toys by Jacob Jensen for Illum Bolighus, made in Denmark circa 1960's. The figures are in very clean and free of cosmetic wear or damage - one figure is mi...

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Located in High Point, NC

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Located in Sofia, BG

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Midcentury Beech Plywood Wood Children Rocking Toy Chair, Italy 1970s
Midcentury Beech Plywood Wood Children Rocking Toy Chair, Italy 1970s

Midcentury Beech Plywood Wood Children Rocking Toy Chair, Italy 1970s

By Peppe de Giuli

Located in Roma, IT

Amazing midcentury plywood and beech wood children rocking toy chair for children. Peppe de Giuli probably designed this fantastic piece during the 1970s in ...

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Located in Chula Vista, CA

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Located in New York, NY

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H 21.66 in W 42.92 in D 16.93 in

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By Italian school XX ct.

Located in Milano, IT

Nice vintage Italian toy of the 50's for girl, of Italian manufacture. The toy is a pretty carriage with its horse attached for little girl, the carriage still has working its pedals...

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Antique American Primitive Handmade Gliding Rocking Hobby Horse
Antique American Primitive Handmade Gliding Rocking Hobby Horse

Antique American Primitive Handmade Gliding Rocking Hobby Horse

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Antique American primitive handmade gliding rocking hobby horse Additional information: Materials: Iron, Leather, Wood Color: Antique White Period: 19th Century Styles: Ameri...

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Located in Round Top, TX

A very charming early 19th century child's horse tricycle in wood and iron. A wonderful accent piece.

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Creative Playthings Crossword Blocks
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H 4.5 in W 4.5 in D 1.5 in

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By Creative Playthings

Located in New Windsor, NY

Wood crossword blocks puzzles by Creative Playthings, Princeton, New Jersey. Circa 1967. Instructions included. Solid wood cubes with vibrant orange lettering. Never mind the phone o...

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Vintage Collectible Creative Playthings Baby Doll Stroller / Planter, USA
Vintage Collectible Creative Playthings Baby Doll Stroller / Planter, USA

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...

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Rocking Beauty Designed by Gloria Caranica for Creative Playthings
Rocking Beauty Designed by Gloria Caranica for Creative Playthings

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 condition. A great piece to add to your midcentury modern collection.

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Creative Playthings Rocking Horse
Creative Playthings Rocking Horse

Creative Playthings Rocking Horse

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H 24 in W 14 in D 25 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 Kids, but now both Art and Fun! Made out of simple Maple. Design is simple and straigh...

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1950s Child's Magnifying Stool Table aka Ant Burner
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1950s Child's Magnifying Stool Table aka Ant Burner

By Creative Playthings

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Interesting, design-centric toy.

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Creative Playthings "Rocking Beauty" Hobby Horse
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Creative Playthings "Rocking Beauty" Hobby Horse

By Creative Playthings

Located in Highland, IN

This uncommon variation of the Classic "Rocking Beauty" by Creative Playthings has blue elements and a T-shaped handle rather than the red ball handle. A modern interpretation of the hobby horse...

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Wood and Wool Sheep by Creative Playthings
Wood and Wool Sheep by Creative Playthings

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.

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Modernist Hobby Horse by Creative Playthings
Modernist Hobby Horse by Creative Playthings

Modernist Hobby Horse by Creative Playthings

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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 perfect synthesis of design, material, and function. The broad bent birch plywood b...

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Creative Playthings Molded Plywood Carriage
Creative Playthings Molded Plywood Carriage

Creative Playthings Molded Plywood Carriage

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H 21.75 in W 21 in D 14 in

Creative Playthings Molded Plywood Carriage

By Creative Playthings

Located in San Mateo, CA

Molded plywood carriage by Creative Playthings. This appeared in the 1967 catalog and was probably designed by Gloria Caranica, who designed the better kn...

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Creative Playthings collectibles and curiosities for sale on 1stDibs.

Creative Playthings collectibles and curiosities are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Creative Playthings collectibles and curiosities, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original collectibles and curiosities by Creative Playthings were created in the mid-century modern style in united states during the mid-20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider collectibles and curiosities by Andy Warhol, Christo and Jeanne-Claude, and Ben Amun. Prices for Creative Playthings collectibles and curiosities can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $145 and can go as high as $1,250, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,048.