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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 Furniture

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Wood

Creative Playthings Mid Century Childs Rocker
Creative Playthings Mid Century Childs Rocker

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 Furniture

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Bentwood

Gloria Caranica for Creative Playthings Cradle
Gloria Caranica for Creative Playthings Cradle

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 playthings of Princeton, NJ was founded in 1949 by Frank & The...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Creative Playthings Furniture

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Plywood

"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 Gloria Caranica, Creative Playthings

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 Furniture

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Birch, Plywood

Mid Century Original "Rocking Beauty" Creative Playthings Wooden Rocking Horse
Mid Century Original "Rocking Beauty" Creative Playthings Wooden Rocking Horse

Mid Century Original "Rocking Beauty" Creative Playthings Wooden Rocking Horse

By Creative Playthings, Gloria Caranica

Located in Wheat Ridge, CO

Creative Playthings Wooden Rocking Horse Original "Rocking Beauty" Hobby Horse designed in the mid 1960s by Gloria Caranica for Creative Playthings. Constructed of both solid wood a...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Creative Playthings Furniture

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Plywood

Creative Playthings Seesaw
Creative Playthings Seesaw

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, this rocking horse predecessor is a per...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Creative Playthings Furniture

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Birch, Bentwood, Plywood, Wood

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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

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Rocking Beauty Designed by Gloria Caranica for Creative Playthings
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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 wood cart. Right now I have it loaded with books! Perfect to use as intended or invent any use you'd like! Sturdy, perfect to load up with your favorite things!

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Creative Playthings "Rocking Beauty" Hobby Horse

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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

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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

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Located in Highland, IN

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Creative Playthings Molded Plywood Carriage

Creative Playthings Molded Plywood Carriage

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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 furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Creative Playthings furniture 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 furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture 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 furniture by William Claxton, Irving Penn, and Jenfred Ware. Prices for Creative Playthings furniture 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 $1,000.

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