Toys and Dolls
20th Century Austrian Folk Art Toys and Dolls
Composition
Early 1900s German Folk Art Antique Toys and Dolls
Pewter
Late 19th Century German Folk Art Antique Toys and Dolls
Composition
Early 1900s German Folk Art Antique Toys and Dolls
Metal, Gold Plate
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Toys and Dolls
Teak
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Toys and Dolls
Sheepskin, Wood
20th Century German Folk Art Toys and Dolls
Composition
1950s Russian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Toys and Dolls
Sheet Metal, Tin
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Toys and Dolls
Wood
Early 1900s German Folk Art Antique Toys and Dolls
Porcelain, Fabric
Early 1900s German Folk Art Antique Toys and Dolls
Porcelain, Fabric
Mid-20th Century American Toys and Dolls
Maple, Walnut
1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Toys and Dolls
Wood
Mid-20th Century Japanese Toys and Dolls
Porcelain, Fabric, Silk
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Toys and Dolls
Wood, Teak, Walnut
19th Century Japanese Other Antique Toys and Dolls
Cotton
Early 1900s German Folk Art Antique Toys and Dolls
Porcelain, Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century South African Folk Art Toys and Dolls
Fabric, Cotton, Wood
Mid-20th Century South African Folk Art Toys and Dolls
Fabric, Cotton, Wood
1980s American Vintage Toys and Dolls
Wood
Mid-20th Century South African Folk Art Toys and Dolls
Fabric, Cotton, Wood
1890s German Folk Art Antique Toys and Dolls
Fabric, Velvet, Wood
19th Century French Antique Toys and Dolls
Metal
1890s German Folk Art Antique Toys and Dolls
Wood
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls
Mohair
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Toys and Dolls
Wool, Wood
Mid-20th Century European Toys and Dolls
Mohair, Straw
Mid-20th Century South African Folk Art Toys and Dolls
Fabric, Cotton, Wood
19th Century Antique Toys and Dolls
Wood
20th Century German Folk Art Toys and Dolls
Wood
1950s American Folk Art Vintage Toys and Dolls
Fabric
Early 1900s German Folk Art Antique Toys and Dolls
Metal, Gold Plate
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls
Wood
Early 1900s Austrian Folk Art Antique Toys and Dolls
Composition
20th Century German Folk Art Toys and Dolls
Composition
19th Century Italian Antique Toys and Dolls
Metal
Early 20th Century Toys and Dolls
Porcelain, Fabric
1920s Arts and Crafts Vintage Toys and Dolls
Felt
20th Century Toys and Dolls
Porcelain
1890s German Folk Art Antique Toys and Dolls
Wood
1950s American Machine Age Vintage Toys and Dolls
Aluminum
20th Century Toys and Dolls
Porcelain
Early 1900s German Folk Art Antique Toys and Dolls
Metal, Gold Plate
19th Century Antique Toys and Dolls
Brass
Mid-20th Century Indian Folk Art Toys and Dolls
Textile, Silk, Wood
18th Century Italian Folk Art Antique Toys and Dolls
Pine
20th Century Toys and Dolls
Porcelain
1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Toys and Dolls
Ceramic
19th Century Antique Toys and Dolls
Porcelain
Early 1900s German Folk Art Antique Toys and Dolls
Glass
Early 20th Century Unknown Folk Art Toys and Dolls
Tin
20th Century Toys and Dolls
Silver
Early 20th Century American Industrial Toys and Dolls
Metal
1940s British Vintage Toys and Dolls
Paint
Early 20th Century American Industrial Toys and Dolls
Leather, Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century French Country Toys and Dolls
Wood
20th Century French Modern Toys and Dolls
Paper
1950s American Folk Art Vintage Toys and Dolls
Tin
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.