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 ADO Toys Houthandel Truck
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 wit...
Wood
Lever Modern Toys Car, Made in Japan by Modern Toys, 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
This Lever Modern Toys car is an original vintage toy. Made in Japan by Modern Toys in 1940s. When you pull the lever to the direction of the i...
Metal
$430
H 4.93 in W 10.83 in D 4.53 in
Vintage Toy, Marx Toys Wind Up Chariot and Horses, Mid-20th Century
By Marx Toy Co.
Located in Roma, IT
This Marx Toys Wind up Chariot and Horses is a vintage mechanical toy representing a red chariot dragged by two painted tin horses. Original...
Metal
Swedish Wooden Toy Horse Rocker
Located in Charleston, SC
A charming handmade wooden toy horse rocker. Very sturdy for children. Sweden, circa 1900 Surprising pieces and objects, authentic, decorative and rare...
Pine, Paint
Children Rocking Wooden Toy
Located in Antwerp, BE
Very beautiful children's rocking chair in beech plywood minimalist craftsmanship the design of the rocking chair is essentially a nod to the shape of a swinging banana!
Bentwood
$975
H 5.75 in W 9.5 in D 3 in
Cast Iron Toy Fire Pumper Truck by Hubley, ca. 1920's All Original Paint
By Hubley Manufacturing Company 2
Located in Petaluma, CA
This rather large fire truck was done at the height of the production of cast iron toys, 1920's. Having iron wheels as opposed to rubber, which does often melt, and rich original br...
Iron
Vintage Toy, Wind Up Toy Musical Carousel, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
This vintage wind up toy musical carousel is a mechanical toy representing a beautiful carousel with moving horses. Made up in hand painted wood. ...
Metal
Vintage wooden toy Pinocchio, Italy, 1960s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Amazing jointed wooden doll, hand painted Pinocchio, made in Italy in the 1960s. Good vintage condition. Dimensions: Width: 9 cm / 3.54 inches Height: 32 cm / 12.6 inches Depth: 9 ...
Wood
Swedish Toy Horse, circa 1900
Located in Huntington, NY
A solid Swedish wooden toy horse in original grey paint with remnants of leather bridle and jute mane and tail.
Leather, Jute, Wood, Paint
Vintage Wind-Up Motorcycle Tin Toy by Marx Toy Company
By Marx Toy Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage wind-up motorcycle tin toy by Marx Toy Company, circa late 1930s. This rare piece is in good vintage working condition with good lithography and minimal rust; it measures 8....
Metal, Tin
Swedish Toy Horse
Located in London, England
Early 20th century toy horse in pine with original painted finish. Sweden 1900. H 68cm x W 37cm x D 68cm
Pine
$195 / item
H 1.75 in W 4.5 in D 1.5 in
Tin Litho Penny Toys Stake & Tanker Truck and a Sedan by Meier
Located in Port Jervis, NY
3 fabulous tin Litho Penny Toys vehicles. A stake truck, a tanker truck and a sedan car. All in excellent vintage condition with minimal wear.
Metal
Antique Mechanical Eagle Push Toy
Located in Savannah, GA
American carved and painted eagle push toy from the early 20th century. Wrought iron frame mechanism in good working condition. Pushing flaps the wings in a ...
Iron
Sold
H 2.96 in W 9.45 in D 8.08 in
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...
Wood
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...
Wood
Ko Verzuu ADO Toys Furniture
By ADO, Ko Verzuu
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Toy designed by Ko Verzuu, circa 1940. Manufactured by ADO in Netherlands. Set of four painted wood chair, dining table and cabinet in the style of De Stijl. In good original ...
Wood
Ko Verzuu ADO Toys Blocks Bag
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, wit...
Canvas, Wood
Ko Verzuu for ADO Car or Construction Toy
By ADO, Ko Verzuu
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Toy designed by Ko Verzuu, circa 1930. Manufactured by ADO in Netherlands. Red trailer with wooden wheel and set of blocks. Signed with an ADO metal plate. In good original...
Wood
Ko Verzuu for Ado Car or Construction Toy
By ADO, Ko Verzuu
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Toy designed by Ko Verzuu, circa 1930. Manufactured by ADO in Netherlands. Blue Trailer with wooden wheel and set of blocks. Signed with an ADO metal plate. In good origina...
Wood
Ko Verzuu ADO Blocks
By ADO, Ko Verzuu
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
ADO blocks designed by Ko Verzuu for Ado Holland in 1940. In good original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. Ado means Arbe...
Wood