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Steiff Bear
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original German made Steiff Bear with glass eyes. The original tag is in place and in tact. Steiff is know for well made Toy bears that are jointed and hav...
Category
1930s American Adirondack Vintage Unknown Toys
Materials
Cotton, Glass
$556 Sale Price
20% Off
Collection of Seven 19thc Miniature Irons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fun collection of 19thc cast iron irons are most unusual and very hard to find. These irons were probably like salesman samples or children's.
largest miniature sat iron measur...
Category
Mid-19th Century American Adirondack Antique Unknown Toys
Materials
Iron
$1,036 Sale Price / set
20% Off
19th Century Iron Humpty Dumpty Bank
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fun bank was purchased out of a collection and has an aged patina and unpainted surface. The condition is very good.
Category
Late 19th Century American Country Antique Unknown Toys
Materials
Iron
$716 Sale Price
20% Off
Spanish Petanque Balls - Early 20th Century Set
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish Petanque Balls - Early 20th Century Set
Discover the timeless charm of our set of four Spanish petanque balls, crafted in the early 20th century around 1940. This exquisite ...
Category
1940s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Toys
Materials
Iron
$625 Sale Price / set
50% Off
Set of Two Antique Traditional Spanish Rag Doll, circa 1920
Located in Barcelona, ES
Antique early 20th century pair of hand painted rag dolls.
Manufactured circa 1920 in Spain.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a b...
Category
1920s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Toys
Materials
Fabric
$1,073 Sale Price
50% Off
Art Deco Miniature Furniture Set Painted in Yellow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lovely Art Deco miniature yellow painted wood lounge chair and side table furniture set. The chairs are 5.75 x 6.25 x 6.5, table is 4.375 x 3.75 x 3.5. In lovely original condition w...
Category
1930s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Unknown Toys
Materials
Wood
Monumental 19th Century Rocking Horse with Original Paint
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This very fine country rocking horse is not only fantastic looking and all original paint it is sturdy and strong. The pony skin is worn as well as the saddle but all in tack.
Category
Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Unknown Toys
Materials
Wood, Leather
$2,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Richters German Anchor Stone Blocks Building Toy
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Richters German anchor blocks building toys / Der Geschickte Baumeister
Made in Rudolstadt, Germany, circa 1900.
Wooden box with printed paper labe...
Category
Early 1900s German Baroque Antique Unknown Toys
Materials
Quartz
$1,669 Sale Price
30% Off
Vintage Richters German Anchor Blocks Building Toy
Located in Barcelona, ES
Discover a piece of history with this vintage Richters German anchor blocks building toy, also known as Der Geschickte Baumeister. Made in Rudolstadt, Germany, circa 1900, this set c...
Category
Early 1900s German Baroque Antique Unknown Toys
Materials
Quartz
$1,400 Sale Price
50% Off
Early 20th C. Cast Iron Miniature Farm House
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 19th C cast iron miniature farm house. Rust surface patina. From New England.
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Unknown Toys
Materials
Iron
$956 Sale Price
20% Off
Richters German Anchor Stone Blocks Building Toy
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Richters German Anchor blocks building toys / Der Geschickte Baumeister
Made in Rudolstadt, Germany, circa 1900.
Wooden box with printed paper labe...
Category
Early 1900s German Baroque Antique Unknown Toys
Materials
Quartz
$1,669 Sale Price
30% Off
Late 19th Century Large Painted Folk Art Hobbyhorse with Sea Glass Eyes
Located in Middleburg, VA
Late 19th Century Large Painted Folk Art Hobbyhorse with Sea Glass Eyes. America, 1880-1900. Measures: 26.5" H, 33" W, 11" D
Category
Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Unknown Toys
Materials
Wood
$1,920 Sale Price
20% Off
Russian Midcentury Toy Truck from Wood
Located in Vienna, Austria
This wonderful wooden dump truck was made in USSR in the 1950s.
Lovely proportions, it´s not only a vintage toy, it´s work of art.
Condition in distress...
Category
1950s Russian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Toys
Materials
Metal
Hanging Nursery Mobile in Solid Sapele, Marc Leblanc, Leblanc Studios, USA, 2020
Located in Deland, FL
Introduce your home to a touch of organic elegance with this one-of-a-kind hanging nursery mobile designed and carved by Mark LeBlanc. Masterfully crafted from rare and intentionall...
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Unknown Toys
Materials
Copper
Set of Two Antique Traditional Spanish Rag Doll, circa 1930
Located in Barcelona, ES
Antique early 20th century pair of hand painted rag dolls of two women.
Manufactured circa 1930 in Spain.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, prese...
Category
1930s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Toys
Materials
Fabric
$983 Sale Price
50% Off
Arnold, DAF "Continental Transport" Delivery Van, 1950's
Located in Vienna, Austria
Arnold, DAF " Continental Transport " delivery van . This tin truck set,was made in the 1950 's by Arnold ,in West Germany.
Originally produced for children...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Unknown Toys
Materials
Sheet Metal
$905 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Traditional Spanish Rag Doll, circa 1920
Located in Barcelona, ES
Antique early 20th century hand painted rag doll of parish priest. Manufactured circa 1920 in Spain. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preser...
Category
1920s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Toys
Materials
Fabric
$536 Sale Price
70% Off
Antique Traditional Spanish Rag Doll, circa 1930
Located in Barcelona, ES
Antique early 20th century hand painted rag doll of man wearing a top hat.
Manufactured circa 1930 in Spain.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
This exquisite antique rag doll...
Category
1930s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Toys
Materials
Fabric
$387 Sale Price
78% Off
19Thc Original Painted Pull Toy Horse
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Original painted pull toy horse on wheels.This hand crafted toy horse is in fine condition with real fur trim on top on hordes head.The original ...
Category
1890s American Adirondack Antique Unknown Toys
Materials
Mohair, Wood
$620 Sale Price
20% Off
Set of Six Vintage Table Button Soccer Game Players, Spain, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of Six Vintage Table Button Soccer Game Players, Spain, circa 1950 – Original Condition
Step back in time and experience the charm of a classic Spanish pastime with this unique ...
Category
1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Toys
Materials
Paper
$268 Sale Price / set
50% Off
Set of Two Antique Traditional Spanish Rag Doll, circa 1920
Located in Barcelona, ES
Antique early 20th century hand painted rag doll of two men dressed with folklore costumes. Both dolls present a quilted traditional Scottish garment. Manufactured circa 1920 in Spa...
Category
1920s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Toys
Materials
Fabric
$834 Sale Price
74% Off
19th C Dutch Fabric Dolls- Man & Women
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These amazing 19th c fabric dolls are in amazing condition. These Dutch dolls have the original wood shoes /clogs. These dolls are so wonderful and undisturbed clothing.
Category
Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Unknown Toys
Materials
Fabric
$1,196 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Traditional Rag Doll, circa 1920
Located in Barcelona, ES
Antique early 20th century hand painted rag doll of woman dressed with a kimono. Manufactured circa 1920 in Spain. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and u...
Category
1920s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Toys
Materials
Fabric
$476 Sale Price
71% Off
19thC Double Horse Pull Toy on Iron Wheels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc all original double horse pull toy with original iron wheels and red painted wood base. The condition is worn but in good condition.
Category
Early 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Unknown Toys
Materials
Linen, Wood
Antique Traditional Spanish Bullfighter 'Torero' Rag Doll, circa 1920
Located in Barcelona, ES
Antique early 20th century hand painted rag doll of a traditional Spanish dressed with traditional bullfighter 'torero' costume. Manufactured circa 1920 in Spain. In original cond...
Category
1920s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Toys
Materials
Fabric
$834 Sale Price
50% Off
19th C Iron Chicago Trains
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of cast iron trains marked Chicago Rook Island & Pacific R. R. Good condition.
Category
Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Unknown Toys
Materials
Iron
$716 Sale Price / set
20% Off
20th C Folk Art Carved Boy Doll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20th C folk art carved boy doll with original clothes. Hand painted face and shoes.
Category
Early 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Unknown Toys
Materials
Wood
$716 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Doll, Czechoslovakia, 1970's
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia
Made of ffabric, plastic
Original condition.
Category
1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Toys
Materials
Fabric, Plastic
Mid-Century Children's Toilet Cabinet with Mirror, 1970's
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia.
Made of Mirror, Wood.
Mirror have aged patina.
Good original condition.
Category
1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Toys
Materials
Mirror, Wood
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Vintage Wooden Hobby Horse Toy, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
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Mid-Century Modern Cribbage Game Board in Rosewood 1960s Vintage
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Vintage Wooden Derby Horse Toy, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
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Unknown toys for sale on 1stDibs.
Unknown toys are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of fabric and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Unknown toys, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 50 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 1 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original toys by Unknown were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. Prices for Unknown toys can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $75 and can go as high as $15,134, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $968.
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