Ko Verzuu
Ko Verzuu was a former construction supervisor from Utrecht, led the Arbeid Door Onvolwaardigen (ADP) workshops. In addition, he designed the cars, building blocks, games and doll furniture that were hand-made by his team of patients. Verzuu tested the quality of his toys on his children. He immersed himself in art and architecture, with which he developed a strong preference for abstract lines and bright colors found in the 20s group, De Stijl. ADO toys, therefore, are curiously avant-garde, inspired by the great artists of the time. In 2012, they were on show as part of the “Century of the Child: Growing by Design, 1900–2000” exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art, New York. The same year, the CODA Museum in Apeldoorn, Netherlands.
Ko Verzuu for Ado Dutch Doll House Furniture, 1922-1945, Model 568 and 614
By ADO, Ko Verzuu
Located in Delft, NL
Ko Verzuu for Ado Dutch doll house furniture, 1922-1945, model 568 and 614
Ado wooden furniture doll house toys, designed by Ko Verzuu, during 1922-1...
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Early 20th Century Dutch Ko Verzuu
Materials
Wood
H 7.56 in W 5.79 in D 3.35 in
Ko Verzuu ADO Toys Houthandel Truck, circa 1940
By ADO, Ko Verzuu
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Toy designed by Ko Verzuu, circa 1940.
Manufactured by ADO in Netherlands.
Truck & trailer of wood "Houthandel".
In good original condition, with minor wear consistent with ag...
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1940s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ko Verzuu
Materials
Wood
Ko Verzuu for Ado, Mid-Century Modern, Wood Car Construction Netherlands Toy
By ADO, Ko Verzuu
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Toy designed by Ko Verzuu, circa 1950.
Manufactured by ADO in Netherlands.
Blue trailer with wooden wheel and set of blocks.
Signed with an ADO metal plate.
In good origina...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ko Verzuu
Materials
Wood
H 2.96 in W 9.45 in D 8.08 in
Ado Ko Verzuu Puzzel Box Model 259 Holland 1939
By ADO, Ko Verzuu
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very rare puzzle tiles box model 259. designed by Ko Verzuu for Ado Holland in 1939. Ado means Arbeid door onvolwaardigen, translated; labor by incapacitated, which makes this an even more special piece. Toys by Ado are being highly collected at the moment, even more than ever cause this is very decorative combined with 1950s furniture from all countries!
Jacobus Johannes Josephus (Ko) Verzuu, a former construction supervisor from Utrecht, led the ADO workshops. He had delved into architecture and art and developed a strong preference for the abstract lines and bright colors, which can also be found in the followers of De Stijl group from the 1920s, followed by Piet Mondriaan, Theo van Doesburg, Vilmos Huszár...
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1930s Dutch De Stijl Vintage Ko Verzuu
Materials
Plywood
Ko Verzuu Mid-Century Children Toy Blocks, De Stijl, the Netherlands, 1950's
By Ko Verzuu
Located in Den Haag, NL
Ko Verzuu mid-century children toy blocks, the Netherlands, 1950's
Lovely patinated wooden blocks in different shapes and sizes with a colorful striped c...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ko Verzuu
Materials
Canvas, Wood
H 12.21 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
Ko Verzuu for Ado, Mid-Century Modern, Wood Blocks Construction Netherlands Toy
By ADO, Ko Verzuu
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Toy designed by Ko Verzuu, circa 1930.
Manufactured by ADO in Netherlands.
ADO Blokken, canvas bag with a set of wooden blocks / cubes to play.
In original condition, with minor we...
Category
1930s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ko Verzuu
Materials
Canvas, Wood
H 11.82 in W 7.49 in D 7.49 in
Ko Verzuu for Ado, Mid-Century Modern, Wood Blocks Construction Netherlands Toy
By ADO, Ko Verzuu
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Toy designed by Ko Verzuu, circa 1930.
Manufactured by ADO in Netherlands.
ADO Blokken, canvas bag with a set of wooden blocks / cubes to play.
In good original condition, with min...
Category
1930s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ko Verzuu
Materials
Canvas, Wood
H 11.82 in W 7.49 in D 7.49 in
Ado Kids Wheelbarrow by Ko Verzuu 1950
By ADO, Ko Verzuu
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Rare wheelbarrow designed by Ko Verzuu for Ado in ca 1950. Ado means Arbeid door onvolwaardigen, translated; labor by incapacitated, which makes this an even more special piece. Toys...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ko Verzuu
Materials
Metal
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Ko Verzuu furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Ko Verzuu 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 Ko Verzuu furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Ko Verzuu were created in the mid-century modern style in netherlands during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by ADO Toys, Coen de Vries, and Brabantia. Prices for Ko Verzuu furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $513 and can go as high as $1,660, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $945.