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Creator: 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
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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Classic rocking horse from 1950s made in wicker. The wicker is in a good condition.
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Miniature Queen Anne Armed Portrait Chair for Doll, Small Child or Puppy
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Miniature burgundy velvet and wood armed Queen Anne portrait chair perfect for a large doll, small dog, or baby (6 month to small toddler).
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Late 20th Century Queen Anne Creative Playthings Collectibles and Curiosities

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Velvet, Wood

Eating with the Chefs, Family Meals from the World's Most Creative Restaurants
Located in New York, NY
Eating with the Chefs documents the daily meal shared by chefs and front-of-house staff at eighteen top restaurants including Noma, Le Chateaubriand and The French Laundry. Capture...
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Co-Art: Artists on Creative Collaboration
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Twenty-five leading artist duos and collectives give insight into how and why to work collaboratively Art history is traditionally presented as the individual's struggle for self-expression, yet over the past fifty years, the number of artists working collaboratively has grown exponentially. Co-Art: Artists on Creative Collaboration explores this phenomenon through conversations with twenty-five leading art-world pairs and groups, who offer insight that is relevant beyond the art world, making this book vital for all who seek to work creatively and effectively with others. Artists featured: Allora & Calzadilla, Assemble, Auguste Orts, ayr, Biggs & Collings, Broomberg & Chanarin, ChimPom, Claire Fontaine...
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Paper

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1970s Stunning Smoking Set By Antonio Imperatore in Murano Glass.
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Stunning smoking set by Antonio Imperatore in Murano Glass. Made in Italy The items are in excellent condition. The table lighter works perfectly. This smoking set is gorgeous ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Creative Playthings Collectibles and Curiosities

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Original Italian Rocking Horse Made of Bamboo and Rattan
By Franco Albini
Located in München, DE
Original 1960s rocking horse made of bamboo and rattan. Design attributed to the well-known architect and designer Franco Albini (1905-1977). Made in Italy. Wonderful decoration fo...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Creative Playthings Collectibles and Curiosities

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20th Century Belgium Wooden Hand Carved and Hand Painted Child's Rocking Horse
Located in Sofia, BG
Charming wooden rocking horse beautifully painted in nice colours in very good condition. There are few cracks but they do not affect the stability of the piece. Belgium, circa 1920.
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Early 20th Century Belgian Creative Playthings Collectibles and Curiosities

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20th Century Belgium Wooden Hand Carved and Hand Painted Child's Rocking Horse
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Siam Sanuk Vintage Wood Puzzle Mid-Century Modern Toy
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a vintage wood puzzle by Siam Sanuk. Mid-century modern era. Wood puzzle with four cubes with different color codes. Stamped by the maker present. Dimensions...
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Italian Vintage Toy for Girl Carriage with Horse
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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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. Iconic design in the collection of the Museum of Moder...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Creative Playthings Collectibles and Curiosities

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Bentwood

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

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Franco Albini Style Children's Bamboo Rocking Horse
By Franco Albini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A charming and exquisitely crafted Mid-Century style standing children's rocking horse, beautifully evoking the iconic natural material aesthetic of acclaimed Italian designer Franco...
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Bamboo, Rattan

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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. Instructions included. Solid wood cubes with vibrant orange lettering. Never mind the phone o...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Creative Playthings Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood, Paper

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

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Maple

Rocking Beauty Designed by Gloria Caranica for Creative Playthings
By Creative Playthings, Gloria Caranica
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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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Creative Playthings Collectibles and Curiosities

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Birch

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 American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Creative Playthings Collectibles and Curiosities

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Maple

Creative Playthings Rocking Horse
Creative Playthings Rocking Horse
H 24 in W 14 in D 25 in
1950s Child's Magnifying Stool Table aka Ant Burner
By Creative Playthings
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Interesting, design-centric toy.
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1950s American Vintage Creative Playthings Collectibles and Curiosities

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Glass

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

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Wood

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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1960s American Vintage Creative Playthings Collectibles and Curiosities

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Sheepskin, Wood

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 perfect synthesis of design, material, and function. The broad bent birch plywood b...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Creative Playthings Collectibles and Curiosities

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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
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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1960s American Vintage Creative Playthings Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood, Paint, Plastic

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.

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