Toys and Dolls
19th Century Romanian Folk Art Antique Toys and Dolls
Wood, Lacquer
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Toys and Dolls
Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Toys and Dolls
Gold, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary French Toys and Dolls
Acrylic
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Toys and Dolls
Plastic
20th Century German Folk Art Toys and Dolls
Composition
Early 20th Century German Toys and Dolls
Hide, Wood
19th Century French Folk Art Antique Toys and Dolls
Textile, Wood
1910s German Art Nouveau Vintage Toys and Dolls
Glass
Mid-20th Century Japanese Toys and Dolls
Porcelain, Fabric, Silk
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls
Wood
19th Century Japanese Other Antique Toys and Dolls
Cotton
1950s American Folk Art Vintage Toys and Dolls
Fabric
1930s French Folk Art Vintage Toys and Dolls
Iron
Early 20th Century North American Toys and Dolls
Steel, Tin
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Toys and Dolls
Hardwood, Mahogany, Maple, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Toys and Dolls
Hardwood, Maple, Oak, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Toys and Dolls
Hardwood, Mahogany, Maple, Oak
1920s Arts and Crafts Vintage Toys and Dolls
Felt
19th Century Italian Antique Toys and Dolls
Metal
1980s American Vintage Toys and Dolls
Wood
20th Century German Folk Art Toys and Dolls
Composition
21st Century and Contemporary German Toys and Dolls
Fabric
1930s British Folk Art Vintage Toys and Dolls
Pine, Paint
Early 1900s German Folk Art Antique Toys and Dolls
Porcelain, Fabric, Wood
1960s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Toys and Dolls
Rubber, Wood
Early 1900s Austrian Folk Art Antique Toys and Dolls
Composition
1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Toys and Dolls
Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Toys and Dolls
Softwood, Bakelite
Early 20th Century American Eastlake Toys and Dolls
Fruitwood, Paint
Early 1900s German Folk Art Antique Toys and Dolls
Pewter
20th Century American Toys and Dolls
Metal
20th Century Austrian Folk Art Toys and Dolls
Composition
20th Century Toys and Dolls
Porcelain
19th Century French Antique Toys and Dolls
Metal
1890s German Folk Art Antique Toys and Dolls
Wood
Early 20th Century Toys and Dolls
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls
Tin
Early 20th Century Toys and Dolls
Porcelain, Fabric
1890s German Folk Art Antique Toys and Dolls
Fabric, Velvet, Wood
1890s German Folk Art Antique Toys and Dolls
Wood
20th Century Toys and Dolls
Porcelain
18th Century Italian Antique Toys and Dolls
Poplar
Late 20th Century Toys and Dolls
Wool, Plastic, Beads
20th Century Toys and Dolls
Porcelain
1970s Japanese Vintage Toys and Dolls
Plastic
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls
Metal
19th Century Antique Toys and Dolls
Brass
1960s Japanese Industrial Vintage Toys and Dolls
Metal
Early 20th Century Unknown Folk Art Toys and Dolls
Tin
1950s Japanese Industrial Vintage Toys and Dolls
Metal
18th Century Italian Folk Art Antique Toys and Dolls
Pine
1890s German Folk Art Antique Toys and Dolls
Wood
19th Century French Antique Toys and Dolls
Leather, Wood, Paper
Early 2000s Modern Toys and Dolls
Plastic
Mid-20th Century German Toys and Dolls
Tin
1890s German Folk Art Antique Toys and Dolls
Wood
Early 1900s German Folk Art Antique Toys and Dolls
Glass
Antique, New and Vintage Toys and Dolls
Antique, new and vintage toys and dolls of years past — handmade folk-art toys such as wooden train sets, dolls, rocking horses and more — can be enjoyed by the young and old alike.
Children as well as nostalgic grown-ups are still finding pleasure in toys and objects designed specifically for playtime that are, in comparison to today’s digital device-oriented distractions, far more modest in nature. In contemporary interiors, gently aging toys are wonderfully uncomplicated decorative objects primed for display in a cabinet or other case piece.
With their romantic appeal and frequent incorporation of natural materials, some vintage toys and folk-art toys are treasured collectibles, showcasing the beauty of handmade craftsmanship. Alongside other works characterized as folk art — in this case, visual art, typically reflective of a community’s culture and usually handmade by craftspeople working within a popular tradition — handcrafted vintage toys are historical works of art worthy of any collector’s mantel. These are toys that tell a story of the time in which they were produced and the people who produced them.
Like any artifact, toys provide a window into the past. The ornamental dolls of the Victorian era, for example, produced in Germany and England, made of ceramics such as porcelain and dressed in textured fabrics, speak to the fashion of the era and will add a pop of color and a decorative flourish to the neutral corners of your home.
Mid-century modern toys and dolls are as sophisticated as the widely cherished furniture of the era. As much as they thought good design for the home should be available for all, iconic American design duo Charles and Ray Eames believed in making durable and interesting products for kids too. Today, their Eames Elephant is available from Vitra and Herman Miller, and it doesn’t even require a digital screen.
Explore a unique collection of antique, new and vintage toys and dolls as well as folk-art toys on 1stDibs.