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Toys and Dolls For Sale
Mid century modern Wicker and Bamboo Rocking Horse
Located in Weesp, NL
Bamboo and wicker mid century modern rocking horse
Adorable rocking horse in great condition produced by Rohe Noordwolde, the Netherlands in the 1960s.
Measurements: H 74 x W 40 x L...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Toys and Dolls
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker
£621 Sale Price
28% Off
Vintage 1930s HANDMADE Hawaiian Doll.
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Step into a time when craftsmanship was king with our beautifully handmade Hawaiian Doll from the early 20th century. This ceremonial gem is a rare find, embodying the true spirit of...
Category
Early 20th Century American Toys and Dolls
Materials
Cotton
19th Century Pet or Doll Bed
Located in East Hampton, NY
Exquisite pet/ doll bed in the Louis XXI style. all original silk brocade drapery and upholstery. and remnants of trims. mattress is stuffed horsehair. ostrich feather floret. (the h...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Toys and Dolls
Materials
Silk
Late 19th Century French Tricycle Horse
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful and complete tricycle horse with its cast iron details with a stunning patina. Amazing period piece.
This type of 19th century French velocipede tricycle horse was origina...
Category
19th Century European Belle Époque Antique Toys and Dolls
Materials
Iron
£1,402 Sale Price
46% Off
Lil Abner Dogpatch Band Tin Litho Windup Unique Art Co.
By Unique Art Manufacturing Co.
Located in Highland, IN
This terrific wind-up toy is called "The Dog Patch 4" and features Lil' Abner and the gang playing music and dancing. Made in the mid-1940s by the Unique Art Manufacturing Company In...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Toys and Dolls
Materials
Steel
Large Kokeshi Doll XL Size Hand Painted Wood Japan Showa 48cm
Located in Poperinge, BE
Beautiful large hand made and painted kokeshi doll from the late Showa period (1926-1989), XL size of 48cm! Circa 70s-80s, Japan, signed at the bottom by the maker.
Specific areas h...
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1970s Japanese Showa Vintage Toys and Dolls
Materials
Wood
Set of 6 Rare French 19th Century Antique Doll Carriages
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Bought in the south of France this set of antique doll carriages are an enchanting collection with wooden handles, original paint, and working wh...
Category
19th Century French Antique Toys and Dolls
Materials
Metal
"Cat With A Bow Seated" Still Bank, American, circa 1970
Located in Incline Village, NV
"Cat With A Bow Seated" cast iron still bank is a re-issue of a bank by the same name and same casting made in the early 1900s by the Grey Iron C...
Category
1970s American Folk Art Vintage Toys and Dolls
Materials
Iron
Vintage Handmade Peruvian Couple Folk Art Dolls
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Handcrafted Peruvian Couple Folk Art Collectible Dolls.
Handmade vintage collectible Cusco Peruvian dolls feature stuffed bodies, sewn-on faces, and braided black yarn hair.
...
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Mid-20th Century Peruvian Folk Art Toys and Dolls
Materials
Fabric
Large Kokeshi Doll XL Size Wood Japan Showa Period 38cm
Located in Poperinge, BE
Beautiful large hand made and painted kokeshi doll from the late Showa period (1926-1989), XL size of 38cm! Circa 70s-80s, Japan, signed at the bottom by the maker.
Specific regions...
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1970s Japanese Showa Vintage Toys and Dolls
Materials
Wood
"Dancing Dog" Vintage Windup Toy. American, Circa 1925
Located in Incline Village, NV
"Dancing Dog" is a fairly scarce toy to acquire, especially in this excellent condition and working order. Windup toy is lithographed and hand painted in colors of black and greenish grey, and the name "Spot" is printed in bold letters on the red collar. This is American made in the 1920's having been manufactured by the Lindstrom Company of Bridgeport, Connecticut; established in 1913. Markings to each side of the dog reveal its genesis; "The Lindstrom Tool and Toy Co.; Made in U.S.A." "Patent
Applied For"; on the other side is "Dancing Dog".
"Dancing Dog" is in excellent condition and is completely original with no repairs or repaint. It works perfectly and is quite amusing. To operate; wind up the attached key on the side, a couple of times; with front legs in the air, place down by his hind legs on a hard surface and watch "Spot" dance. He carries on for quite some time, dancing around in a circle and then side to side. (see attached video accompanying the listing).
Dimensions: 5 1/4" wide x 4" high x 2 1/4" deep.
Provenance: From a recently acquired discerning West Coast Collection of tin toys.
See my other listings of over 100+ vintage toys and antique children's toy savings banks from which to chose.
Note: After 40 plus years of dealing and collecting toys, I am justly qualified to guarantee and present the authenticity of antique and vintage toys and children's playthings; important considering the fakes and reproductions in the marketplace. My toys operate properly and are as stated and accurately described.
it would behoove an enterprising collector, dealer, or decorator to take advantage of the opportunity to buy as many of the vintage tin toys...
Category
1920s American Folk Art Vintage Toys and Dolls
Materials
Tin
1900s Antique Terracotta Horse San Luis Potosi Mexico
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1900s Antique Terracotta Majestic Horse on Wheeled Platform
San Luis Potosí Mexico
Collectible Toy Sculpture
8 H x 8.5 W x 3 d
Terracotta horse. Mounted ...
Category
Early 20th Century Toys and Dolls
Materials
Terracotta, Wood
Art Deco Steelcraft Metal Pull Toy, the 'Little Giant Zeppelin'
By Murray Ohio Manufacturing Company
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large antique metal pull toy zeppelin was manufactured by the Murray Ohio manufacturing company during the 1930s in the Art Deco style and marked stee...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Toys and Dolls
Materials
Steel
"Lady and Baby by The Wishing Well" Still Bank, German, circa 1910
Located in Incline Village, NV
Very interesting wooden still bank with lots going on. All hand-carved of wood with four small circular risers elevating the base. There is a water pump with a bucket hanging from it and a metal pumper attached to the top. A hand-carved and painted brown pine tree is attached at the opposite corner with a large water well to the other corner. A lady with outstretched arms and a "King Cole" type headdress seems to be reaching out to her baby dressed in green who is lying down on top of the well, next to the coin slot. Perhaps she is about to bathe her. A bird looks on from atop the perch protruding from the pump. Dominant hand painted colors are different shades of brown and all original with no repaint. Very nice all original paint and condition with a small chip missing here and there to this handmade, kind of "folksy", and very well done bank (see images). A round circular key lock trap for releasing the coins is on the underneath, along with "Wishing Well German" handwritten on the opposite corner (see image). Whether written by an earlier collector or maker is not known.
Dimensions: 4" square x 3 5/8" high.
A unique one of a kind piece to add to a collection of still banks and a nice addition to a Folk Art collection (from my own collection).
I am a leading specialist in the field of antique coin...
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1910s German Folk Art Vintage Toys and Dolls
Materials
Wood
"Lady Seated in Chair Reading" Money Box/ Still Bank by A. Biagioni, Circa 1925
Located in Incline Village, NV
Penny bank made by Italian Angelo Biagioni for the French market (see image with marking on the back of the chair), circa 1910. Biagioni, born in 1870, was a well known sculptor who crafted objects for resale to the European market. Money boxes (or still banks as they are called in America) were one of the more unique and more difficult items to find by this artist as most objects were basic uni-dimensional sculptered pieces. What makes it more rare is the unfortunate requirement to break and smash the bank open to get the coins out, as there was no mechanism to remove the money. The subject matter of the bank is that of a nicely dressed older lady seated in a chair reading a book.
The bank is in all original condition and paint with no restoration or touch-up of any kind.
This is a nice addition to any bank or toy collection, or simply to have as a "stand alone" unique item.
Dimensions : 4 1/4" deep x 3 3/8" wide x 8 5/8" high.
Note: After 40 plus years of dealing and collecting toys and banks, I am justly qualified to guarantee and present the authenticity of antique and vintage still banks...
Category
1910s French Folk Art Vintage Toys and Dolls
Materials
Pottery
Mechanical "Artillery Bank" by J &.E. Stevens, ca. 1890, All Original
Located in Petaluma, CA
This wonderful bank has been in my collection for over 30 years, and I have had much fun playing with it.
Made by the noted cast iron maker J.& E Stevens. These banks were sold to ...
Category
1890s American Other Antique Toys and Dolls
Materials
Iron
Pair of Creative Kokeshi by Usaburo, Japan, 1990s
Located in Lyon, FR
Beautiful pair of Creative Kokeshi made in the 1990 by Usaburo.
Colorful and creative designs, with this peculiar haircut that is almost Usaburo's signature.
They have been each one ...
Category
1990s Japanese Japonisme Toys and Dolls
Materials
Wood, Paint
1930s Hand Painted Tinplate Car
Located in Marbella, ES
1930s hand painted tinplate car.
Category
Early 20th Century European Toys and Dolls
Materials
Sheet Metal
Murray 1940's Pontiac Station Wagon Pedal Car
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Murray 1940's Pontiac Station Wagon Pedal Car
Car - Collector - Pontiac
Original, unrestored 1940's Pontiac Murray Station Wagon pedal car !
Measures : 113x34,5cm H:53cm
Wear consis...
Category
20th Century Toys and Dolls
Materials
Metal
Christmas Toys Santa Claus Christmas Miniature Tree w Lights
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Christmas Toys display of artisan made Christmas boot with miniature Christmas tree with lights battery operated, and Handcarved Wooden Santa Claus figu...
Category
1950s American American Classical Vintage Toys and Dolls
Materials
Wood
£290 Sale Price / set
60% Off
20 Vintage Madame Alexander 8” Dolls Restrung Collection
Located in Boca Raton, FL
20 Beautiful unique Vintage Madame Alexander 8” dolls, in great condition, all original dresses. Newly restrung. Great find for collectors.
Category
1960s American American Classical Vintage Toys and Dolls
Materials
Textile
Rare 19th Century Automaton Theater
Located in Madrid, ES
This important and rare automaton theater dates from the late 19th century and features both its original mechanical system and later electrical modifications.
Materials: Constructe...
Category
1890s Antique Toys and Dolls
Materials
Fruitwood
Hermes Stuffed Toy Hermy Horse
By Hermès
Located in Munich, DE
Hermes Hermy The Horse small plush toy 100% authentic. The outside is 100% acrylic, while the inside is 100% polyester, as shown on the label. The hors...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Toys and Dolls
Materials
Acrylic
Rare Biedermeier Bathing Doll, Porcelain, c. 1820, Germany
Located in Hamburg, DE
This exquisite Biedermeier porcelain bathing doll, dating back to around 1820, is a fascinating piece of early toy history. During the 19th century, these dolls were used as floating...
Category
1820s German Biedermeier Antique Toys and Dolls
Materials
Porcelain
Petite Art Deco Flapper Girl Pin Cushion Half Doll
Located in Devon, England
Very delicate and petite Art Deco flapper girl, half nude with black bob hair cut without stretched arms. An unusual size and beautifully detail...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Toys and Dolls
Materials
Ceramic
15” Pink Christmas Trees w Miniature German Ornaments
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Cute small 15” pink Christmas trees decorated with miniature blown glass European Christmas ornaments and figurines. Blown glass tree topper, gold mini garland.
Category
1970s Vintage Toys and Dolls
Materials
Blown Glass, Acrylic
£93 Sale Price
30% Off
English 19th C. Children's Teak & Cane Chairs -Great Decor Accents or Display!
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of 19th century English children's chairs. This pair of antique English chairs feature cane seat and backs with curvy teak wood frames. The...
Category
19th Century English Antique Toys and Dolls
Materials
Cane, Wood, Teak
Vintage Children's Toy Savings Bank "U.S. Mail". American, Circa 1920
Located in Incline Village, NV
Children's Savings Coin Bank "U.S. Mail" bank , also known as a "still bank"; was American made, circa 1920. This is well made, sturdy, and all original. It is made of cast iron and hand painted in original green paint with gold highlighting. There is no repaint and no restoration.
The coins were deposited through the "letter depository"; lift the lever and drop in a coin (see image). When the bank is full, coins are removed by undoing the original square nut in back and the screw in front. Cast into two parts and now separated, the coins are easily collected. Put back together again to insure parts don't go missing (which happened often) and original screw and nut are maintained.
This bank was manufactured circa 1920 by the A.C. Williams Company, Chagrin Falls, Ohio. They made many cast iron toys, banks and other products during their time of operation until World War II.
The "U.S. Mail" bank is referenced on page 102 #853 in "The Penny Bank Book" by Andy and Susan Moore...
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Toys and Dolls
Materials
Iron
Real Toscana Sheep Fur Rabbit Toy Made to Order
By JG Switzer
Located in Sebastopol, CA
Design commissioned by JG Switzer from a Ukranian plush toy artist, and sewn in our workshop from fluffy fur scraps, Little JG Rabbit is for Bigs and Littles...
Category
2010s American Arts and Crafts Toys and Dolls
Materials
Fur
Giant-Sized King's Guardsman by Kay Bojesen
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A very rare and monumental giant-sized model of the Royal Danish King's Guardsman hand crafted in wood having movable arms and legs and retaining its ...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Toys and Dolls
Materials
Wood
Vintage Handmade Humpty Dumpty Wooden Shelf Decor
Located in Seattle, WA
Unique vintage handmade Humpty Dumpty wooden shelf decor. Vintage patina and character. Vintage condition as pictured. Listing is for described item only.. Box H6
Dimensions. 7.5" W...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Toys and Dolls
Materials
Wood
Rare Biedermeier Bathing Doll, Porcelain, c. 1820, Germany
Located in Hamburg, DE
This exquisite Biedermeier porcelain bathing doll, dating back to around 1820, is a fascinating piece of early toy history. During the 19th century, these dolls were used as floating...
Category
1820s German Biedermeier Antique Toys and Dolls
Materials
Porcelain
Set of 4 Antique Bilboquets, France
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Beautiful set of four antique Bilboquets from France,around 1920,
cup-and-bowl children toys in turned Beechwood, dark tinted,
pretty patina,
a set full of charm and authenticity
...
Category
1920s French Vintage Toys and Dolls
Materials
Beech
£1,109 / set
20th Century G Lines Rocking Horse
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Early 20th Century Lines Brothers tri-ang dapple grey rocking horse is a classic children’s toy from the early 1900s. Lines Brothers was a British toy manu...
Category
1920s English Vintage Toys and Dolls
Materials
Tulipwood, Paint
Kokeshi Mushin or Innocence, by Masao Watanabe, Japan, 1969
Located in Lyon, FR
Kokeshi "Mushin" or Innocence, tall size, made in 1969 by Masao Watanabe, one of the most famous Kokeshi masters, Mushin model being one of his most iconic designs.
Adorable with its...
Category
1960s Japanese Japonisme Vintage Toys and Dolls
Materials
Wood, Paint
Set of Three Midcentury Danish Vikings Figures by Jacob Jensen
By Jacob Jensen
Located in San Diego, CA
Set of three midcentury Danish Viking figures made of mixed woods by Jacob Jensen, circa 1950s. The figures are in good vintage condition and measure: 5...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Toys and Dolls
Materials
Wood, Teak, Walnut
£519 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Vintage Cast Iron Book of Knowledge Mechanical Bank, Punch & Judy, 20th Century
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Hand-painted cast iron mechanical bank "Punch and Judy Bank."
A vintage book of knowledge Punch & Judy mechanical bank offers polychrome cast cons...
Category
Early 20th Century Taiwanese Folk Art Toys and Dolls
Materials
Iron
19th Century Dutch silver miniature coffee pot by J.M. van Kempen & Zonen
By Van Kempen
Located in Delft, NL
19th Century Dutch silver miniature coffee pot by J.M. van Kempen & Zonen
A miniature children's toy silver coffee pot made by J.M. van Kempen & Zonen in Voorschoten (The Netherland...
Category
19th Century Dutch Antique Toys and Dolls
Materials
Silver
German Wilesco Metal Sheet Steam Engine Children Toy, circa 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
Steam engine children toy in metal sheet from Wilesco of Germany.
The steam engine could work like a true steam machine.
If you look at the base of the oven you can see traces of use...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Toys and Dolls
Materials
Sheet Metal
Early German Antique Wooden Painted Nutcracker By Ulbricht
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Classic German Nutcracker Figure from the 1930's. This nutcracker features a charming guy with a black top hat and a long nose similar to Pinocchio. ...
Category
Early 20th Century German Folk Art Toys and Dolls
Materials
Wood, Paint
Antique Schoenhut "Humpty Dumpty Collection" Lion Circus Toy c.1903-1935
By Schoenhut
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
Jointed wooden lion manufactured in the 1900s by the Schoenhut Piano Company as part of the "Humpty Dumpty Circus" collection. Made from ca...
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Toys and Dolls
Materials
Leather, Wood, Paint
Group Of Four Antique Miniature Trunks & Hatbox Candy Containers
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A collection of 3 miniature trunk form candy containers and one hat box form candy box with patent date of 1922. One box with Schrafft's label on verso, wooden ribs and a key. The ha...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Toys and Dolls
Materials
Paper
Antique Doll House, AC-0149
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Antique Doll House
Item #: AC-0214-03
Dimensions: 29”W x 19”D x 30”H
Category
19th Century Antique Toys and Dolls
Materials
Wood
Artisan Toys Dolls 3 Little Piglets Stuffed Toys
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Artisan made handcrafted brocade beige textile stuffed figurines of 3 little piglets, with brass bells and bead eyes. Unique collectible toys.
Category
1990s American American Classical Toys and Dolls
Materials
Textile
£115 Sale Price / set
44% Off
Early 20th Century, Antique Wooden Rocking Horse
Located in Leuven , BE
The rocking horse was made in the first half of the 20th century in the United Kingdom. The ears and the reigns are in light brown leather. The main and the tail of the horse are mad...
Category
Early 20th Century British Toys and Dolls
Materials
Leather, Wood
Art Deco 1930s Oriental Girl Half Pin Cushion Doll by Carl Schneider
Located in Devon, England
A charming Art Deco 1930s oriental girl half pin cushion doll by Carl Schneider. This delightful girl has J numeral to the inside base. This vintage ...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Toys and Dolls
Materials
Ceramic
1930s Skookum Native American Dolls Mix Match Set of 4
By Skookum
Located in Van Nuys, CA
The history of Skookum dolls starts with Mary McAboy filing two applications for patents for a doll or toy figure on November 29, 1913. After the popularity rose in 1920, They were factory-made dolls from the 1920s-1960s that resembled Native American people and were usually sold in tourist spots The word Skookum originated from the Chinook or Siwash traders of the American Northwest and has a few meanings. The main one attributed to the Skookum doll is Bully Good!
In this rare set, there are 4 Native American depicted dolls, 3 skookum, and one male figurine with an unknown background. These skookum dolls are suspected of being created in the early 1930s.
1- Figure of a woman and her baby on her back, with a wrapped blanket, flowered pants, and beaded mocassins 14in X 7in
1- A male figure wrapped/ clothed in fringed hide clothing. He has wooden moccasins worn over time (Hide is deteriorating due to age) 8in X 4w
1- Skookum doll wrapped with blanket, she is wrapped with cloth blanket and has a pink beaded necklace...
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1930s American Native American Vintage Toys and Dolls
Materials
Plastic
Late Victorian Era Miniature Croquet Set
Located in Oakland, CA
A wonderful antique miniature croquet set consisting of multiple mallets, wickets and balls, all housed in the original wooden box. A charming and unusual piece of English whimsical ...
Category
Early 1900s English Late Victorian Antique Toys and Dolls
Materials
Metal
Vintage Handmade Bunny Rabbit Doll
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Rare unique handmade vintage Bunny Rabbit doll all dressed up in long cotton dress . Great collectible toy doll.
Category
1940s American American Craftsman Vintage Toys and Dolls
Materials
Textile
Cast Iron Mechanical Bulldog Bank, By J & E Stevens, 1890's, All Original
Located in Petaluma, CA
I am selling off my collection of mechanical banks, and this one was definitely one of my favorites. As I was taught by an expert in these banks over 40 years ago that "paint is the...
Category
1890s American Other Antique Toys and Dolls
Materials
Iron
Mid Century Tin Litho Mechanical Clockwork Windup Toy Skier Girl by Chein C1945
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous working tin Litho toy skier by the Chein toy co. C1945. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear.
Category
1940s American Industrial Vintage Toys and Dolls
Materials
Tin
1999 Funko Giant Betty Boop Bobblehead
Located in Pasadena, TX
Betty Boop Bobblehead, created by King Features Syndicate Inc. in 1999, is a great addition to any collection of animation merchandise. With its high-quality design and attention to ...
Category
1990s Toys and Dolls
Materials
Resin, Plastic
Rare VW Beetle Pedal Car by Pines
By Pines of America
Located in Highland, IN
Made by Pines of America Inc. of Fort Wayne, Indiana this exceptional vintage VW pedal car comes with its original cardboard box. These plastic pedal cars...
Category
1960s American Modern Vintage Toys and Dolls
Materials
Metal
Duck Piggy Bank
Located in Los Angeles, CA
a vintage silver tone bank in the shape of a duck. The piece is very cute with blue glass eyes
The perfect Baby Gift or decorative piece for a Childs roo...
Category
20th Century Toys and Dolls
Materials
Silver
Designer Toy Ocellus by Michael Lau for Crazysmiles 2000
Located in Weesp, NL
Limited edition Designer toy 0602/1000 Ocellus designed in 2000 by Michael Lau for Crazysmiles. This rare piece comes with it's original box in great condi...
Category
Early 2000s Hong Kong Toys and Dolls
Materials
Plastic, Rubber
Sterling Silver Baby Rattler Teether
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A lovely baby gift or wedding gift. A sterling silver teddy beat with a wonderful teething ring with a rattler inside the bear.
Could, of course, be practical or as a decorative piece.
A sophisticated addition to any baby room, as a small collection of sterling and books.
We have found the price...
Category
Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Wind Up Tin Toy "Monkey Riding A Horse" by Haji Co., Japan, Circa 1958
Located in Incline Village, NV
Made in Tokyo, Japan by The Haji Company (see image for mark/logo), this all tin vintage wind up toy, circa 1958, depicts a "Monkey Riding A Horse". It ...
Category
1950s Japanese Folk Art Vintage Toys and Dolls
Materials
Tin
Antique Brass Toy Car Paperweight or Decorative Object, Early 20th Century
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
This antique brass toy car is a rare and charming relic from the early 20th century, meticulously cast in solid brass with fine attention to vintage ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Toys and Dolls
Materials
Brass
Splendid 19th Century Anglo-Indian CHESS BOARD TABLE
Located in Madrid, ES
19th Century CHESS BOARD TABLE
in ebony wood with bone applications.
Small flaws.
good condition
Dim.: 52.5 x 37.5 cm.
Category
19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Toys and Dolls
Materials
Wood
Annette Himstedt Doll Jule 1992/1993 and Steiff ride-on pull Poodle
By Steiff
Located in Delft, NL
Annette Himstedt Doll Jule 1992/1993 and Steiff ride-on pull Poodle
"June" a vinyl doll made by Annette Himstedt, produced during 1992/1993. June in ori...
Category
20th Century German Toys and Dolls
Materials
Fabric, Plastic
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.