Toys and Dolls
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls
Metal
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Toys and Dolls
Porcelain
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Toys and Dolls
Hardwood, Maple, Oak, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Toys and Dolls
Other
1970s Japanese Showa Vintage Toys and Dolls
Wood
1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Toys and Dolls
Wood
18th Century Chinese Antique Toys and Dolls
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Unknown Toys and Dolls
Fabric, Wood
1960s Japanese Japonisme Vintage Toys and Dolls
Tin
1950s Asian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Toys and Dolls
Rattan
20th Century Australian Toys and Dolls
Iron
20th Century German Folk Art Toys and Dolls
Wood
Early 2000s Toys and Dolls
Cotton, Polyester
1890s American Antique Toys and Dolls
Iron
1930s European Art Deco Vintage Toys and Dolls
Metal
1940s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Toys and Dolls
Bamboo, Paper
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Toys and Dolls
Wood, Teak, Walnut, Faux Fur
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls
Chrome
20th Century German Toys and Dolls
Fabric, Plastic
1890s American Folk Art Antique Toys and Dolls
Wood
1940s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Toys and Dolls
Metal
1930s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Toys and Dolls
Canvas, Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls
Metal, Steel, Chrome
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Toys and Dolls
Mohair
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Toys and Dolls
Metal
1920s American Folk Art Vintage Toys and Dolls
Iron
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Toys and Dolls
Iron
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Toys and Dolls
Beech
1960s Italian Vintage Toys and Dolls
Oak
1950s Japanese Folk Art Vintage Toys and Dolls
Tin
1920s German Folk Art Vintage Toys and Dolls
Composition
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Toys and Dolls
Hardwood, Mahogany, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Toys and Dolls
Wood, Hardwood, Walnut
19th Century Dutch Antique Toys and Dolls
Marble
19th Century French Rustic Antique Toys and Dolls
Wood
1970s American American Craftsman Vintage Toys and Dolls
Wood
Early 20th Century American Classical Toys and Dolls
Mohair, Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Toys and Dolls
Other
Late 20th Century Toys and Dolls
Resin
1980s Japanese Post-Modern Vintage Toys and Dolls
Zinc
1950s British Vintage Toys and Dolls
Paint
Mid-20th Century Indian Toys and Dolls
Wood
Early 2000s Spanish Modern Toys and Dolls
Plastic
Mid-19th Century French Antique Toys and Dolls
Wood
20th Century Austrian Folk Art Toys and Dolls
Composition
Early 2000s Toys and Dolls
Cotton
1970s American Folk Art Vintage Toys and Dolls
Iron
20th Century American Folk Art Toys and Dolls
Wool, Paint
20th Century Toys and Dolls
Wood, Paper
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Toys and Dolls
Metal
Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Toys and Dolls
Zinc
Late 20th Century German Toys and Dolls
Metal
1950s German Folk Art Vintage Toys and Dolls
Metal
Mid-20th Century English Toys and Dolls
Metal
20th Century German Toys and Dolls
Mohair
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls
Wood
1990s Japanese Japonisme Toys and Dolls
Wood, Paint
20th Century German Toys and Dolls
Metal
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Toys and Dolls
Plastic
20th Century Austrian Folk Art Toys and Dolls
Composition
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.