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Creator: Creative Playthings
Gloria Caranica for Creative Playthings Cradle
By Creative Playthings, Gloria Caranica
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 Toys

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Plywood

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 Toys

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Birch, Bentwood, Plywood, Wood

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Creative Playthings toys for sale on 1stDibs.

Creative Playthings toys 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 toys, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original toys 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 toys by Alexander Girard, and Marilyn Neuhart. Prices for Creative Playthings toys can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $700 and can go as high as $1,200, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $950.

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