Ko Verzuu Toys
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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Creator: Ko Verzuu
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 Toys
Materials
Wood
Ko Verzuu for Ado, Mid-Century Modern, Wood Car Construction Netherlands Toy
By Ko Verzuu, ADO
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 Toys
Materials
Wood
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Ko Verzuu toys for sale on 1stDibs.
Ko Verzuu 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 Ko Verzuu toys, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original toys by Ko Verzuu were created in the mid-century modern style in netherlands during the mid-20th century. Prices for Ko Verzuu toys can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $704 and can go as high as $1,320, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,012.