Ko Verzuu Toys and Dolls
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.
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Period: 1930s
Creator: Ko Verzuu
Ko Verzuu for Ado, Mid-Century Modern, Wood Blocks Construction Netherlands Toy
By Ko Verzuu, ADO
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 Toys and Dolls
Materials
Canvas, Wood
Ko Verzuu for Ado, Mid-Century Modern, Wood Blocks Construction Netherlands Toy
By Ko Verzuu, ADO
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 Toys and Dolls
Materials
Canvas, Wood
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...
Category
1930s Dutch De Stijl Vintage Ko Verzuu Toys and Dolls
Materials
Plywood
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Previously Available Items
Ado Ko Verzuu Houthandel Toy Truck Holland, 1932
By ADO, Ko Verzuu
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very rare and very early toy truck model 954 designed by Ko Verzuu for Ado Holland in 1932. 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! This is a super early long truck...
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Ko Verzuu for Ado, Mid-Century Modern, Wood Blocks Construction Netherlands Toy
By Ko Verzuu, ADO
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
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H 9.45 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
Ado Ko Verzuu Ijldienst Truck, Holland, 1937
By ADO, Ko Verzuu
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Very nice and rare complete ‘Ijldienst (first help) toy truck designed by Ko Verzuu for Ado Holland in 1937. Ado means Arbeid door onvolwaardigen, translated; labour by incapacitated...
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Art Deco De Stijl Toy Set by Ko Verzuu for ADO, 1930s
By Ko Verzuu, ADO
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning Art Deco De Stijl toy set.
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Striking Dutch design from the 1930s.
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Ado Toy Bed Ko Verzuu, Holland, 1932
By ADO, Ko Verzuu
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice decorative wooden toy bed, designed by Ko Verzuu for Ado Holland in the 1932. 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!
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1930s Dutch De Stijl Vintage Ko Verzuu Toys and Dolls
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Plywood
Ado Toy Shop Ko Verzuu Holland, 1932
By ADO, Ko Verzuu
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice and rare wooden toy shop model 882, designed by Ko Verzuu for Ado Holland in the 1932. Ado means Arbeid door onvolwaardigen, translated; labor by incapacitated, which make...
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1930s Dutch De Stijl Vintage Ko Verzuu Toys and Dolls
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Wood
Ado Toy Cube Car Ko Verzuu, Holland, 1937
By ADO, Ko Verzuu
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice decorative wooden toy cube car model 646, designed by Ko Verzuu for Ado Holland in the 1937. Ado means Arbeid door onvolwaardigen, translated; labor by incapacitated, whic...
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Ado Expeditie Truck Ko Verzuu Holland, 1939
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Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice decorative wooden toy truck ‘Expeditie’ (expedition) model 941, designed by Ko Verzuu for Ado Holland in the 1939. Ado means Arbeid door on...
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Ado Chairs Set Ko Verzuu Holland, 1932
By ADO, Ko Verzuu
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice decorative wooden toy chairs set, designed by Ko Verzuu for Ado Holland in the 1932. Ado means Arbeid door onvolwaardigen, translated; labor by inc...
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1930s Dutch De Stijl Vintage Ko Verzuu Toys and Dolls
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Ko Verzuu for Ado, Mid Century Modern, Wood Netherlands Toy
By Ko Verzuu, ADO
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
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Canvas, Wood
Ado Cubes Set Ko Verzuu Holland, 1937
By ADO, Ko Verzuu
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice decorative wooden toy cubes set model 856, designed by Ko Verzuu for Ado Holland in the 1937. Ado means Arbeid door onvolwaardigen, translated; labo...
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1930s Dutch De Stijl Vintage Ko Verzuu Toys and Dolls
Materials
Plywood
Ado Ko Verzuu Tiles Puzzle 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,...
Category
1930s Dutch De Stijl Vintage Ko Verzuu Toys and Dolls
Materials
Plywood, Paper
Ko Verzuu toys and dolls for sale on 1stDibs.
Ko Verzuu toys and dolls 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 toys and dolls, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original toys and dolls 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 toys and dolls by and ADO Toys. Prices for Ko Verzuu toys and dolls can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $779 and can go as high as $1,660, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,063.