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Toys and Dolls For Sale
Set of Three Vintage Duck Easter Candy Container Bobble Head, German, 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A Collection of three German Easter candy containers made of cardboard, bobble heads and some other parts.
Candy box made of cardboard. Nice ad...
Category
1950s German Folk Art Vintage Toys and Dolls
Materials
Metal
Early 20th Century French Bentwood and Cane Child Chair Thonet Style
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a kid's room with this antique Art Deco child chair. Crafted in France circa 1920 in the matter of Michael Thonet, and made of bentwood, the baby chair...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Toys and Dolls
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
Danish Modern Solid Teak Carved Lion Toy / Lint Brush, Bojesen Era
Located in San Diego, CA
Danish modern solid teak carved lion toy / lint brush by Laurids Lonborg, circa 1950s. This incredibly fun lion lint brush was originally designed by Lonborg ...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Toys and Dolls
Materials
Teak
£183 Sale Price
20% Off
Four Piece Furniture Doll Set. All Tin. Circa 1950's
Located in Incline Village, NV
All tin; circa 1950's four piece doll furniture set, scaled to fit and accommodate all of your 8" or so dolls from that era, e.g. "Muffie, Ginnette, etc".
Display your dolls around this ensemble consisting of a clothing wardrobe...
Category
1950s American Folk Art Vintage Toys and Dolls
Materials
Tin
Sankyo Japan Vintage Yellow Musical Duckling, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Adorable Chubby Sankyo lullaby duckling in molded yellow plastic. Featuring mechanical music activated by a pull string. Eye and wing movement when playing. Dated 1974, Sankyo Japan....
Category
1970s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Toys and Dolls
Materials
Plastic
Three Matchbox Toy Construction Machines by Lesney, England, 1960-70s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Three matchbox construction machine toys; Scammel Heavy Wreck Truck, K12 Hercules Mobile Crane & Case Tractor. All made by Lesney in the 60s-70s. Very good condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century English Toys and Dolls
Materials
Metal
Set of Two Luci Tree Carwooden Sculptural Toy, 2018
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of two carwooden sculptural toys created by Luci in 2018.
In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
Material:
Wood.
Category
2010s European Post-Modern Toys and Dolls
Materials
Wood
£665 Sale Price
40% Off
Paul Frankl Style Salesman Sample Miniature Rattan Livingroom Set, 1950
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Living set of Paul Frankl-style miniature rattan Salesman sample dollhouse furniture from 1950. These were designed to help salesman sell furniture to potential buyers both at home and in the boardroom.
This set includes a 3-seat section sofa with two side...
Category
1950s American Vintage Toys and Dolls
Materials
Rattan
Hello 2000 Good-Bye 1999, boxed bears, Steiff Limited Edition 1999
By Steiff
Located in Delft, NL
Hello 2000 Good-Bye 1999, boxed bears, Steiff Limited Edition 1999
A set of Steiff collectors bears, boxed in original box. The title of the Steiff Bears ...
Category
20th Century German Toys and Dolls
Materials
Mohair
Charming Vintage Porcelain Doll - 42cm, 20th Century, Pretty in Pink- 2C01
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Embrace the enchantment of a bygone era with our Vintage Porcelain Doll. Standing gracefully at 42cm x 16cm x 6cm, this lovely doll captures the essence of the 20th century in every delicate detail. Dressed in a delightful pink ensemble, she exudes a timeless charm that adds a touch of nostalgia to any collection.
Crafted with care and preserved in good condition, this porcelain doll is a testament to the enduring beauty of quality craftsmanship. Her expressive features and elegant posture make her a captivating addition to your cherished possessions.
Whether you're a doll collector...
Category
20th Century Toys and Dolls
Materials
Porcelain
£674 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Men's Club Monaco Sweater, 2008 Collection, Size XS, 2C11
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This vintage men’s sweater from Club Monaco’s 2008 collection blends timeless design with modern elegance. Crafted from a comfortable and durable fabric blend of 83% cotton and 17% polyester, this sweater is ideal for casual wear or layering. It is in good, used condition, reflecting its quality and lasting appeal.
The measurements, accurately taken, are as follows:
Chest: 50 cm (19.7 inches)
Sleeve Length: 61 cm (24 inches), measured from the shoulder
Total Length: 64 cm (25.2 inches), measured from the shoulder
This size XS sweater...
Category
Early 2000s Toys and Dolls
Materials
Cotton, Polyester
Dutch silver miniature tea kettle by Vos & Kempen Begeer, 1921
By Van Kempen
Located in Delft, NL
Dutch silver miniature tea kettle by Vos & Kempen Begeer, 1921
A miniature children's toy silver tea kettle with swing handle, made by Vos & Kempen Begeer, Voorschoten (The Netherla...
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Toys and Dolls
Materials
Silver
Les Simpsons Grande figurine de Krusty le clown Matt Groening Germany 1999
Located in London, England
Cette grande figurine de Krusty le Clown, créée par Matt Groening en 1999, est un véritable bijou pour les collectionneurs de "Les Simpsons". Mesurant 55 cm de haut et fabriquée en l...
Category
1990s German Modern Toys and Dolls
Materials
Latex
Kay Bojesen Vintage Puffin
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Krefeld, DE
Vintage and early puffin designed by Kay Bojesen. It is marked with the old sticker: Kay Bojesen copyright Denmark.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls
Materials
Wood
Skittles Assortment 1897 by Steiff, Limited ed. #617, 2005
By Steiff
Located in Delft, NL
Skittles Assortment 1897 by Steiff, Limited ed. #617, 2005
A skittles game by Margartete Steiff, special edition for the 125 years of existence (1880-2005) Limited Edition numbered with 00617 /1000, made World Wide with certificate and in a very sturdy box. The set consists of 9 pieces of animals and 2 balls.
*a dachshund
* a rabbit
* a fox
* a cat
* a circus bear...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Toys and Dolls
Materials
Fabric
Antique Panted Cast Iron Figural Mule & Barn Mechanical Bank C1880
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Panted Cast Iron Figural Mule & Barn Mechanical Bank C1880.
Measures - 5.25"H x 3.5"W x 8.5"D.
This antique cast iron figural mechanical bank, dating to circa 1880, fea...
Category
19th Century Antique Toys and Dolls
Materials
Iron
£1,103 Sale Price
20% Off
Melodic Elegance: Antique German Sheet Music Book - Early 20th Century, 2C06
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Immerse yourself in the rich musical legacy with our Antique German Sheet Music Book from the beginning of the 20th century. Published in Leipzig by C.F. Peters, this edition feature...
Category
20th Century Toys and Dolls
Materials
Porcelain
£113 Sale Price
20% Off
Five Piece Wooden Train Set Attributed to Montgomery Schoolhouse, Vermont
Located in San Francisco, CA
This whimsical train set consisting of five interlocking pieces: locomotive, tank car, hopper, coal car and the caboose; wheels work smoothly.
Category
1950s North American American Craftsman Vintage Toys and Dolls
Materials
Wood
£397 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-20th Century Lacquered Wooden Architectural Construction Set, Spain
Located in Barcelona, ES
This rare mid-20th-century architectural construction set, crafted in Spain, is a nostalgic piece that showcases the charm of traditional wooden toys. The set features lacquered wood...
Category
1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Toys and Dolls
Materials
Wood
£176 Sale Price
60% Off
Traditional Folding Metal Lantern, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, ES
Traditional textile and metal lantern. By unknown manufacturer from Spain, circa 1940. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful ...
Category
1940s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Toys and Dolls
Materials
Metal
£131 Sale Price
82% Off
Kay Bojesen Painted Wooden Puzzle, 1950s
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Bought from the collection of Danish Design Museum in Randers Denmark (now closed) this large puzzle designed by Kay Bojesen reigns among his rarest designs. ...
Category
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Toys and Dolls
Materials
Beech
£2,846 Sale Price
20% Off
Set of Three Kokeshi Dolls from Northern Japan
Located in Antwerp, BE
Kokeshi (こけし こけし, kokeshi), are Japanese dolls, originally from northern Japan. They are handmade from wood, have a simple trunk and an enlarged head with a few thin, painted lines t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls
Materials
Wood
Collector's Encyclopaedia of Half Dolls by Norma Werner, First Edition
Located in valatie, NY
The Collector's Encyclopaedia of Half Dolls by Norma Werner and Frieda Marion. Collector Books, Kentucky, 1979. First Edition hardcover with dust jacke...
Category
1970s American Vintage Toys and Dolls
Materials
Paper
"George The Drummer Boy" Tin windup Toy by Louis Marx, New York City. Circa 1930
Located in Incline Village, NV
This circa 1930 "George, Drummer Boy" brightly colored lithographed tin wind-up toy capitalizes on the popularity of marching bands, spawned from the military and World War I victory...
Category
1930s American Folk Art Vintage Toys and Dolls
Materials
Tin
Farmhouse Toys by Kay Bojesen
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A brightly colored and whimsical miniature farm set by the Danish master of whimsey Kay Bojesen. The fifteen individual wooden pieces consist of a farmhouse of laminated beech with removable gray roof, two beds a bench, two tables, barn of laminated beech with red removable gate, the wooden figures of mom, dad, and youngster, livestock being wooden cows...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Toys and Dolls
Materials
Beech
Mechanical Bank "Fishing Bears" Battery Operated with Original Box, circa 1950s
Located in Incline Village, NV
This is a later (1950's), albeit often overlooked and important mechanical bank that is quite rare, and highly sought after by collectors. Iconic bank collector F.H. Griffith wrote a...
Category
1950s Japanese Folk Art Vintage Toys and Dolls
Materials
Tin
Pinocchio
Located in London, GB
Original British front of house card used inside the foyer of the cinema.
The artwork features the films scene where pinocchio takes his first steps.
Walt Disney's second animated fe...
Category
1940s British Vintage Toys and Dolls
Materials
Paint
£650
Cashmere & Shearling Sheepskin Bear Plush by Muchi Decor, Made in Italy
Located in Poviglio, IT
This Collectible Cashmere Teddy Bear Plush was conceived by Muchi Decor as refined but light-hearted decoration for your room. This plush is made of real Cashmere fur with 100% natu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Toys and Dolls
Materials
Other
£263 Sale Price / item
46% Off
Elegant Vintage Porcelain Doll, Blue and White Beauty from the 20th century 2C05
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Immerse yourself in the charm of a bygone era with this Vintage Porcelain Doll, a delicate beauty hailing from the middle of the 20th century. ...
Category
20th Century Toys and Dolls
Materials
Porcelain
£213 Sale Price
20% Off
Dutch Silver Miniature Sweeper and Dustpan by Anne Venema, Sneek
Located in Delft, NL
A Dutch silver miniature sweeper and dustpan by Anne Venema, Sneek
A Dutch silver miniature sweeper and dustpan, both engraved. The dust pan has an eyelet. Marked with the Dutch silver Hallmark "Sord" (before 1906) and silver smith hallmark AV...
Category
Late 19th Century Dutch Antique Toys and Dolls
Materials
Silver
19th C Original Painted Checkerboard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th C Original painted checkerboard.
Category
19th Century American Folk Art Antique Toys and Dolls
Materials
Wood, Paint
Kay Bojesen 1950s Oak Elephant
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Early elephant designed by Kay Bojesen in 1953. Its made from solid oak and features articulated limbs, legs, trunk and a removable head. This is an early example made between 1955-5...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Toys and Dolls
Materials
Oak
Vintage Kokeshi Doll XL Wood Japan Showa Period 36cm
Located in Poperinge, BE
Vintage and large hand made and painted kokeshi doll from the late Showa period (1926-1989), large size of 36cm! Circa 70s-80s, Japan, marked on the bottom by the maker.
Specific re...
Category
1970s Japanese Showa Vintage Toys and Dolls
Materials
Wood
Antique Asian Rattan Hat, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Asian hat, circa 1950. By unknown manufacturer, from Asia. In original condition, with some visible signs of previous use and age, preserving a beautiful patina. Materials: Rattan
Category
1950s Asian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Toys and Dolls
Materials
Rattan
£163 Sale Price
83% Off
Original Danish Piet Hein "Solitaire" Teak Board Game Complete Set Vintage 1960s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Vintage "Solitaire" board game designed by Piet Hein for Danish wood manufacturer Skjøde, Skjern. Both the board and the pegs are made from teak.
Designed and made ca. 1960s.
This piece comes including the original leather bag for storing the pegs and the original instructions in Danish, German and English attached to the bottom.
Marked on bottom:
Piet Hein Skjøde...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Toys and Dolls
Materials
Wood, Leather, Teak
£320 Sale Price
20% Off
Japanese Puzzle Bank Portrays A Building Bank "National Savings Bank" Circa 1948
Located in Incline Village, NV
Quite an unusual piece for bank collectors or just for those seeking a unique collectible. This is a coin bank made of all wood; walnut and inlay here and there with a green painted ...
Category
1940s Japanese Folk Art Vintage Toys and Dolls
Materials
Wood
19th C Checkerboard Game Board
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th C original painted checkerboard game board.
Category
19th Century American Folk Art Antique Toys and Dolls
Materials
Wood
Men's Patrizia Pepe T-Shirt, 2008 Collection, Size S, Made in Italy, 2C12
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This stylish men’s t-shirt from Patrizia Pepe’s 2008 collection combines Italian craftsmanship with modern design. Made from 100% high-quality cotton, it offers comfort and breathabi...
Category
Early 2000s Toys and Dolls
Materials
Cotton
Early 20th Century Auntie Sally English Parlour Game
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century Auntie Sally English parlour game
A rare early 20th Century example of an English hand-crafted Aunt Sally parlour game. Made from pine wood this item has 22 wooden throwing sticks, 1 aunt sally figure, several clay pipes...
Category
1920s British Late Victorian Vintage Toys and Dolls
Materials
Pine
1920s American Educational Metal Pendulum Horse Toy design by Louis Petersen
Located in Haarlem, NL
This 1920s pendulum horse toy was originally designed by Louis C. Petersen.
He was the Director of Manual Arts, State Normal University, Carbondale, Illinois.
Since then many fathe...
Category
Early 20th Century American Toys and Dolls
Materials
Iron
£213 Sale Price
20% Off
Satyr Centaur Krampus Devil w. Horns vintage Figure Sculpture Austria
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This unique Christmas figure from Austria features a handmade figurine of the Christmas character Krampus, Belsnickel's companion. The vintage piece dates from the 1960s or older and...
Category
20th Century Austrian Folk Art Toys and Dolls
Materials
Composition
Antique Watercolor Painting, Signed Behrendt, 1923, Framed, 2C08
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This antique watercolor painting, signed "Behrendt" and dated "12.05.1923," captures a serene rural landscape with a house, trees, and rol...
Category
20th Century Toys and Dolls
Materials
Wood, Paper
"Magic Mouse" Mechanical Bank, Japan, circa 1964
Located in Incline Village, NV
For the mechanical bank and toy enthusiast, listed is a tin, lithographed and painted, all original 1960s mechanical bank made by the Yone Company of Japan (see image of logo on side panel). The company was founded in 1950 and is typical of the post war companies who produced outstanding children's toys. The action is unique, clever, and encourages saving money. With the bank wound (attached key wind on the underneath (see image); place a penny on the spot provided on top of the bank. The mouse dashes out of the grey shoe...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Folk Art Toys and Dolls
Materials
Tin
Vintage Italian Trupa Trudi Plush Stuffed Lion Rocking Childs Rocker Hobby Horse
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Trupa Trudi Plush Stuffed Lion Childs Rocking Rocker Hobby Horse. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 23" H x 37.5" W x 16" D.
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls
Materials
Chrome
Early 20th Century English Folk Art Puppet Figure
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century English folk art puppet figure
We share what we love, and we love this early 20th century articulated folk art puppet figure. Made from hand carved pin, The base (handle) moves up and down to animate the puppets head. Arms are moved with the sticks. Original linen clothes...
Category
1920s European Folk Art Vintage Toys and Dolls
Materials
Pine
American Mechanical Bank "Melody-Bank, " circa 1946
Located in Incline Village, NV
"Melody-Bank" is a rare bank and was manufactured by "Electric Coding Machine Co., N.Y.C." in 1946. American made, this is a genuine and authentic vintage mechanical bank, albeit somewhat later, having been manufactured in 1946. It maintains all of the elements of a collectible antique mechanical bank; pleasing shelf appeal and wonderful musical action. The metal faux textured, green painted casing on five sides is fronted by cardboard on wood, filled with delightful images of "children at play with money" lithography.
To operate: Wind up the mechanism by turning the brass dial in front clockwise; then put a nickel, dime, or quarter in the appropriate slot at the top. Music will play as additional lithography depicting children's nursery rhymes rotate on the interior circular dial ("Little Boy Blue", "Mary Had A Little Lamb", etc.).
Coins are removed by unscrewing the metal plate at the rear bottom.
Bank is in excellent all original condition with fully operable musical mechanism.
Dimensions: 7" high x 4 9/16" wide x 3" deep.
I am a leading specialist in the field of antique mechanical coin banks...
Category
1940s American Folk Art Vintage Toys and Dolls
Materials
Metal
Miniature Gilt Wood Mirror and Console Set
Located in Delft, NL
Miniature gilt wood mirror and console set
Miniature mirrors with consoles in carved gilt wood with rocaille scrolls and is very lovely for a...
Category
Early 20th Century European Toys and Dolls
Materials
Wood
£1,580 / set
Superior Lapin Husky Plush by Muchi Decor, Made in Italy
Located in Poviglio, IT
This Collectible Plush Husky Dog was conceived by Muchi Decor as refined but light-hearted decoration for your room. This plush is made of real Superior Lapin fur with 100% natural ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Toys and Dolls
Materials
Other
£238 Sale Price / item
52% Off
1963s Italy Vallardi Box With 6 Wooden Geometric Solids Scientific Instrument
Located in Milan, IT
Box containing 6 dismounplate geometric solids of oak wood, height 20 cm, in their original wooden box complete with illustrative leaflet for calculating surfaces and volumes. Made for educational purposes for schools by Antonio Vallardi publisher in 1963. Box cm 24 x 40 H 12 cm.
The origins of the publisher Vallardi date back to 1750 when founder Francesco Cesare (1736-1799) acquired a small craft in the heart of old Milan. In the early nineteenth century, the publishing house was noted for the production of works of art, geography and science, including a "Tour of Italy" which took twenty-two printings between 1819 and 1835. The complete works of various maps and directions for travel, including timetables and fares for transportation of the time, can be considered the first modern tourist guide. The firm "Vallardi" was born in 1843 and the company became industrial, with the opening of branches on national...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Toys and Dolls
Materials
Oak
Antique Austrian Christmas Krampus Companion Belsnickel Figure, 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This unique Christmas figurine from Austria features a handmade figurine of the Christmas character Krampus, Belsnickel's companion. The vintage piece dates from the 1920s or older a...
Category
20th Century Austrian Folk Art Toys and Dolls
Materials
Composition
Traditional Paper Lantern, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, ES
Traditional paper lantern. By unknown manufacturer from Spain, circa 1940. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. M...
Category
1940s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Toys and Dolls
Materials
Bamboo, Paper
£160 Sale Price
60% Off
Group of Vintage Chinese Puppets
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An interesting collection of five (5) unused, vintage Chinese puppets.
Category
1960s Chinese Chinoiserie Vintage Toys and Dolls
Materials
Linen
£459 / set
Tin Toy Bread Box Doll House Kitchen Accessory Antique German Marklin, 1900s
By Märklin
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This rare antique dollhouse miniature is for sale. This was purchased at an exceptional collectors Estate Sale Vienna, Austria, but this beautiful piece originally comes from Germany.
This is a rare enameled metal dollhouse lunch box or bread box made by Marklin in Germany. This is in very good condition with minor loss of enamel and is designed to fit in a larger dolls house or kitchen. Translated, the script means “give us this day...
Category
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Toys and Dolls
Materials
Metal
Pair of Large Chrome Jacks Book Ends
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of large chrome Jacks Book ends.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls
Materials
Metal, Steel, Chrome
£919 / set
Collection of Antique Tin Litho Sand Toys
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a collection of 5 early sand toys. The look is very graphic. The are makers are McDowell, Chein, Wolverine and Ohio Art. They date from the 1920s. Con...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Industrial Toys and Dolls
Materials
Metal
A Dutch 19th Century Miniature Console table
Located in Delft, NL
A Dutch 19th Century Miniature Console table
A 19th Century Dutch console table of 38 cm high with marble top, which is loose on the table. With an antique mirror and curled legs. An antique miniature pewter chestnut pot with lion heads...
Category
19th Century Dutch Antique Toys and Dolls
Materials
Marble
£2,449 / set
Austrian Christmas Krampus Halloween Devil Candy Container Catchall Box, Vintage
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This unique Christmas Box from Austria is handmade and futures a famous Christmas character, The Krampus, Belsnickel's companion. The vintage piece dates from the 1940s or older and ...
Category
20th Century Austrian Folk Art Toys and Dolls
Materials
Composition
Black Leather Stuffed Elephant Toy
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Hand-sewn black leather stuffed elephant figurine toy.
He will make a wonderful gift for anyone who loves elephants.
In the style of Dimitri Omersa'...
Category
Late 20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls
Materials
Leather
Hermanos Calavera Diablo in Oiled Walnut by Miguel and Ilse Silva for Wooda
Located in Omro, WI
These handsome but quirky brothers designed by Miguel and Ilse Silva for Wooda are the result of an engaging mix of personality, love, fun and mischievousness. Los Hermanos Calavera(...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Toys and Dolls
Materials
Wood, Hardwood, Walnut
Set of 4 1970s Italian Vintage Christmas Baubles
Located in Florence, Tuscany
A set of four beautifully coloured 1960s/1970s vintage glass Christmas tree baubles. These pieces are incredibly colourful and fragile.
D...
Category
1970s Vintage Toys and Dolls
Materials
Art 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.