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Style: Primitive
Set of Seven Handmade Vintage Primitive Vintage Nesting Cubes/Blocks in Pine
Set of Seven Handmade Vintage Primitive Vintage Nesting Cubes/Blocks in Pine

Set of Seven Handmade Vintage Primitive Vintage Nesting Cubes/Blocks in Pine

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Primitive set of seven blocks and boxes (some four-sided, some two) which nest in the largest box (ca. early 20th Century, USA). Thoughtfully crafted with finger jointed-edges and un...

Category

Early 1900s American Antique Primitive Toys

Materials

Pine

Antique 19th Century Tin Sheep Pull Toy Object
Antique 19th Century Tin Sheep Pull Toy Object

Antique 19th Century Tin Sheep Pull Toy Object

Located in Sarasota, FL

Extremely sweet tin pull toy in the form of a sheep on wheels. Incredible original patina with good wear. Wheels are a bit wonky but in the best way possible.

Category

Late 19th Century American Antique Primitive Toys

Materials

Tin

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Set of Two Vintage Christmas Small Nutcrackers, Wood, Erzgebirge, Germany, 1970
Set of Two Vintage Christmas Small Nutcrackers, Wood, Erzgebirge, Germany, 1970

Set of Two Vintage Christmas Small Nutcrackers, Wood, Erzgebirge, Germany, 1970

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Wooden nutcrackers figure from the Erzgebirge. The region Erzgebirge formerly Eastern Germany is famous for this special kind of nutcrackers, where intricate carving has been their h...

Category

Mid-20th Century German Primitive Toys

Materials

Wood

Set of 4 Vintage Mexican Wrestling Fighters Figures
Set of 4 Vintage Mexican Wrestling Fighters Figures

Set of 4 Vintage Mexican Wrestling Fighters Figures

$700 / set

H 13.78 in W 5.91 in D 3.94 in

Set of 4 Vintage Mexican Wrestling Fighters Figures

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

We offer this fantastic set of 4 Mexican wrestling fighters, made in plastic and hand painted, circa 1970. Excellent vintage conditions.

Category

1970s Mexican Vintage Primitive Toys

Materials

Paint, Plastic

Set of 3 Small Elemental Spinning Tops in Oiled Walnut by Alvaro Uribe for Wooda
Set of 3 Small Elemental Spinning Tops in Oiled Walnut by Alvaro Uribe for Wooda

Set of 3 Small Elemental Spinning Tops in Oiled Walnut by Alvaro Uribe for Wooda

By Wooda, Alvaro Uribe

Located in Omro, WI

The initial inspiration for the elemental top collection by Alvaro Uribe for Wooda was wooda’s iconic logo of a tree. We felt it captured the company’s synergy for working with wood ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Primitive Toys

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Walnut

A vintage kinetic balance object of a small rowboat/Vintage iron balance toy
A vintage kinetic balance object of a small rowboat/Vintage iron balance toy

A vintage kinetic balance object of a small rowboat/Vintage iron balance toy

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This unique iron balancer appears to have been manufactured overseas. It depicts a man wearing a hat paddling a small boat. This delicately balanced piece sways back and forth thanks...

Category

Late 20th Century Dutch Primitive Toys

Materials

Iron

Vintage Kurt Naef Bauhaus Style Building Blocks Toy Wood Mid-Century
Vintage Kurt Naef Bauhaus Style Building Blocks Toy Wood Mid-Century

Vintage Kurt Naef Bauhaus Style Building Blocks Toy Wood Mid-Century

$236Sale Price|20% Off

H 1.07 in W 1.07 in D 1.07 in

Vintage Kurt Naef Bauhaus Style Building Blocks Toy Wood Mid-Century

By Naef Spiele

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Huge lot of 67 Bauhaus style wooden blocks. Architectural pattern making toys. Sold as found, unrestored condition. 1 1/16 inch cubes.

Category

1930s Swiss Vintage Primitive Toys

Materials

Wood

Mid 19th Century Antique Wooden Rocking Horse on Stand
Mid 19th Century Antique Wooden Rocking Horse on Stand

Mid 19th Century Antique Wooden Rocking Horse on Stand

Located in Stamford, CT

A wonderful mid 19th Century folk working wooden rocking horse painted in early white paint, with glass eyes {one missing} real mane and tail hair, leather saddle on a wooden frame. ...

Category

Mid-19th Century Antique Primitive Toys

Materials

Wood

19th Century Papier Mâché Toy Horse
19th Century Papier Mâché Toy Horse

19th Century Papier Mâché Toy Horse

$3,514

H 39.38 in W 35.44 in D 13.78 in

19th Century Papier Mâché Toy Horse

Located in Brecht, BE

Lots of charm and good condition for this 19th century papier mâché toy horse on wheels.

Category

Late 19th Century Spanish Antique Primitive Toys

Materials

Wood, Paper

Japanese Aging Toy Soccer Ball/ Object / 1970-1990s / Wabi-sabi Mingei
Japanese Aging Toy Soccer Ball/ Object / 1970-1990s / Wabi-sabi Mingei

Japanese Aging Toy Soccer Ball/ Object / 1970-1990s / Wabi-sabi Mingei

Located in Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate-gun, Iwate Prefecture

This is an old toy soccer ball. Over the years, the outer material has peeled off, exposing the inner material. The appearance, which has changed naturally over time, has a beauty th...

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Primitive Toys

Materials

Other

Rare Polistil Set A 901 - Niki Lauda Ferrari vs McLaren - Complete - Vintage 197
Rare Polistil Set A 901 - Niki Lauda Ferrari vs McLaren - Complete - Vintage 197

Rare Polistil Set A 901 - Niki Lauda Ferrari vs McLaren - Complete - Vintage 197

Located in Manzano, IT

Gorgeous vintage Polistil Grand Prix set (Art. A 901) original from the 1970s, a true collector's item celebrating the legendary challenge between Niki Lauda and James Hunt. The set...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Primitive Toys

Materials

Plastic

Vintage Wind-Up Motorcycle Tin Toy by Marx Toy Company
Vintage Wind-Up Motorcycle Tin Toy by Marx Toy Company

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....

Category

Early 20th Century American Primitive Toys

Materials

Metal, Tin

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Inuit Arctic Region Folk Art Bone Hand Carved Doll Puppet Child's Toy
Inuit Arctic Region Folk Art Bone Hand Carved Doll Puppet Child's Toy

Inuit Arctic Region Folk Art Bone Hand Carved Doll Puppet Child's Toy

By Inuit

Located in Studio City, CA

A curious, little hand carved from bone (likely caribou and/or antler) Inuit toy doll with movable hands and legs. These were often kept as tokens for good luck. Very similar exa...

Category

20th Century Canadian Primitive Toys

Materials

Bone

19th Century American Primitive Carved Wood Cast Iron Glider Rocking Hobby Horse
19th Century American Primitive Carved Wood Cast Iron Glider Rocking Hobby Horse

19th Century American Primitive Carved Wood Cast Iron Glider Rocking Hobby Horse

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique American primitive handmade gliding hobby horse. The piece features a carved wood horse, red painted wood base, cast iron hardware with star accents, and leather straps and s...

Category

Mid-19th Century American Antique Primitive Toys

Materials

Iron

19th Century Child's English Maple Rocker
19th Century Child's English Maple Rocker

19th Century Child's English Maple Rocker

Located in Savannah, GA

English slat back maple child's rocker retaining its original finish and rush seat. In very good sturdy condition. Wide rockers measuring 24" deep.

Category

19th Century English Antique Primitive Toys

Materials

Rush, Maple

Carved Wooden and Painted Toy Horse
Carved Wooden and Painted Toy Horse

Carved Wooden and Painted Toy Horse

Sold

H 29 in W 36 in D 6 in

Carved Wooden and Painted Toy Horse

Located in New York, NY

A French carved and painted wooden toy horse, late 18th century, of naive form with dappled paint and leather ears, set on a wooden base which may have had wheels at some point.

Category

Late 18th Century French Antique Primitive Toys

Materials

Wood

Primitive toys for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Primitive toys for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 19th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage toys created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include folk art and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with iron, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Primitive toys made in a specific country, there are North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for toys differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $2,500 and tops out at $2,500 while the average work can sell for $2,500.