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"Herman Miller" Tractor Trailer Truck Toy with Original Box by Winross USA
Located in San Diego, CA
Very cool and collectible "Herman Miller" diecast tractor trailer truck toy with original box by Winross USA of Rochester, NY, circa 1980's. This is new old stock and appears to hav...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls

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Metal

1890s Victorian Porcelain Dolls 'Frozen Charlotte' Japan & Germany, Set of 3
Located in Andernach, DE
Beautiful set of 3 antique porcelain dolls, so called ''Frozen Charlottes'': they originate in Germany, where they would be put into the pudding (or a...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Toys and Dolls

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Porcelain

Hermanos Calavera Jefe 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 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Toys and Dolls

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Hardwood, Maple, Oak, Walnut

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Toys and Dolls

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Other

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...
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1970s Japanese Showa Vintage Toys and Dolls

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Wood

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...
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1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Toys and Dolls

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Wood

18th Century Chinese Porcelain Dollhouse Miniatures Blue and White Vases
Located in Delft, NL
18th Century Chinese Porcelain Dollhouse Miniatures Blue and White Vases Two miniature Chinese porcelain dollhouse vases. Chinese porcel...
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18th Century Chinese Antique Toys and Dolls

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Porcelain

Vintage Wooden Mask, Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Wooden Decorative Mask, mid-20th Century. Wood and fabric. 61 x 24 cm. Good conditions!
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Toys and Dolls

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Fabric, Wood

Mr Fox The Magician Blowing Magical Bubbles working Tin Toy by Yonezawa of Japan
Located in Reading, Berkshire
"Mr Fox The Magician" Blowing Magical Bubbles Collectible Tin Toy Brightly coloured 1960's tin toy from Japan, made by the manufacturer Yonezawa Sold without box. Takes D batteries to operate. These will not be sent with item due to postal restrictions. Yonezawa Toys...
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1960s Japanese Japonisme Vintage Toys and Dolls

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Tin

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
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1950s Asian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Toys and Dolls

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Rattan

A Cast Iron Painted Dog, 20th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Cast Iron Painted Dog, 20th Century Provenance: Private Australian Collection. Dimensons: Height: 12cm. Width: 12cm. Depth: 9cm.
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20th Century Australian Toys and Dolls

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Iron

20th Century Erzgebirge German Noah’s Ark Putz Toy Set, Vintage Folk Art
Located in Nuernberg, DE
20th century Erzgebirge German Noah’s Ark. A wonderful example of a 20th century Erzgebirge German Noah’s Ark, With 36 assorted hand carved figures. Typically, children played with t...
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20th Century German Folk Art Toys and Dolls

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Wood

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...
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Early 2000s Toys and Dolls

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Cotton, Polyester

Primitive Hand Carved Wooden Sleigh for One Person, circa 19th Century
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Lovely hand carved primitive, puristic wooden sleigh for one person, probably end of the19th century. The sleigh has a beautiful, silverish weathered pa...
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1890s American Antique Toys and Dolls

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Iron

Children's Bicycle, circa 1930
Located in Hamburg, DE
This small children's bicycle from the 1930s has probably already put a few smiles on some children's faces. These days it doesn't really want to be taken out for a ride anymore, alt...
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1930s European Art Deco Vintage Toys and Dolls

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Metal

Children's Bicycle, circa 1930
Children's Bicycle, circa 1930
$229 Sale Price
40% Off
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...
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1940s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Toys and Dolls

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Bamboo, Paper

Mid-Century Danish Viking Figure
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool and well made mid-century Danish viking figure made of mixed woods, leather and faux fur, circa 1950s. The figure is in very good vintage co...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Toys and Dolls

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Wood, Teak, Walnut, Faux Fur

Mid-Century Danish Viking Figure
Mid-Century Danish Viking Figure
$160 Sale Price
20% Off
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.
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls

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Chrome

Annette Himstedt doll Neblina 1991/1992 with children's doll pram
Located in Delft, NL
Annette Himstedt doll Neblina 1991/1992 with children's doll pram A Mid 20th Century children's doll pram with an Annette Himstedt doll. Neblina is from th...
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20th Century German Toys and Dolls

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Fabric, Plastic

American Salesman Sample Late 19th C. Wooden Hay Wagon
Located in Incline Village, NV
SALESMAN SAMPLE: Late 19th C. American (4) wheeled hand carved all wooden horse drawn hay wagon, in excellent condition with original gold stenciling to carr...
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1890s American Folk Art Antique Toys and Dolls

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Wood

Traditional Paper 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 ...
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1940s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Toys and Dolls

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Metal

Ko Verzuu for Ado, Mid-Century Modern, Wood Blocks Construction Netherlands Toy
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Toy designed by Ko Verzuu, circa 1930. Manufactured by ADO in Netherlands. ADO Blokken, canvas bag with a set of wooden blocks / cubes to play. In good original condition, with min...
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1930s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Toys and Dolls

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Canvas, Wood

Pair of Large Chrome Jacks Book Ends
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of large chrome Jacks Book ends.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls

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Metal, Steel, Chrome

Two Vintage Steiff Animal wool Birds Miniatures, 1960 - 1970s Vintage German Toy
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Collection of two Steiff PomPom Birds, made in Germany. A lovely collection of Steiff birds in different sizes, ages and fabrics. Two pieces of Steiff birds in total. The raven with...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Toys and Dolls

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Mohair

Vintage Bakelite, Sheet Metal / Tin Globe from the 1950s, West Germany
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Vintage Globe from the 1950s. Specially made on the subject of aviation. Depicted with all kinds of flying lines. Made by the company M.S. Germany. The globe is made of Tin and the stand is Bakelite. Globe and stand...
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Toys and Dolls

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Metal

Toy Cast Iron Truck Car Carrier; Three Cars by A.C. Williams American Circa 1930
Located in Incline Village, NV
Founded in 1886, the A.C. Williams Toy Company in Ravenna, Ohio, manufactured this toy circa 1930. This cast iron truck car carrier loaded with three blue "Austin" sedans ("Austin" embossed on the side of each car) is completely original with no restoration of any kind, and is in original paint with no touch-up or repaint. I have black lighted everything to insure originality of paint. A red Mack truck hitched to a green trailer pulls the car carrier with it's three original cars; all nickel plated wheels on all vehicles are original. Other markings include #5, #11, and #1 on the inside of each car by rear axle; and #5 on the green trailer; #5 on the red truck. Wonderful piece of Americana in very nice condition; one or several of the cars usually are missing and/or typically repainted due to rough floor play. See my other listings of over 100+ vintage toys and antique children's toy savings banks from which to chose. Dimensions: 12 1/2" long x 2" wide x 4 1/4" high. Each cast iron car...
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1920s American Folk Art Vintage Toys and Dolls

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Iron

Doorstop "Golfer" by Hubley, circa 1920
Located in Incline Village, NV
This doorstop, also known as "Overhead Swinging Golfer," is more difficult to find than it's "Putting Golfer" counterpart doorstop; which is also made by Hubley. Manufactured by the Hubley Manufacturing Company of Lancaster, Pennsylvania in 1920, this cast iron doorstop is in outstanding all original bright paint with no touch up or restoration of any kind, and in wonderful patina. It depicts an older, grey haired man, with typical knicker golf garb, taking a wild swing at a golf ball resting on the grass. It has a semi "hollow" rear with a "238" factory marking, indicating that it is, in fact, by Hubley and original. It is noted in Jeanne Bertoia's 1985 book on doorstops page 60; and referenced on page 211 of the Smith book on doorstops. A must for the doorstop or golfing memorabilia...
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Toys and Dolls

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Iron

Farmhouse Toys 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...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Toys and Dolls

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Beech

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...
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1960s Italian Vintage Toys and Dolls

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Oak

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...
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1950s Japanese Folk Art Vintage Toys and Dolls

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Tin

Lot of Three Putz Toy Gnomes Antique German Erzgebirge Christmas 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Antique German set of three Putz toy Santa gnomes. All of them are genuine antique German Christmas scene figures. As they are all old, most show the expected signs of age and use. This is a fabulous set of toy figures. The Measurements given in the dimensions section refers to the tallest item pictured. This extraordinary set dates from around 1920s - 1930s0 and was made in the Erzgebirge area (Ore Mountains) in Germany. This is a nice addition to any Christmas Decoration or just for your collection of old German toys. For explanation: Putz items, by true definition, were any figures or buildings that when displayed together, told the Biblical story of the birth of Christ. The term today is loosely used for any item that is used under a Christmas tree to create a Christmas “garden” or “yard.” Buildings, homemade or mass produced, composition figures and animals, bottle brush trees and any assortment of various accessories, possibly a toy train and usually a Nativity set at the heart of the display are just a few things that might spark one’s creativity when designing a “putz” for under the tree. Elaborate “putz” scenes reached their heights in the 1920s and 1940s. Today you will generally find them under the trees of diehard collectors of antique Christmas items...
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1920s German Folk Art Vintage Toys and Dolls

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Composition

Hermanos Calavera Conquistador in Oiled Mahogany by Miguel &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(...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Toys and Dolls

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Hardwood, Mahogany, Wood

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(...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Toys and Dolls

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Wood, Hardwood, Walnut

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...
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19th Century Dutch Antique Toys and Dolls

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Marble

Rustic 19th Century French Wooden Sled with Weathered Patina and Curving Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French rustic wooden sled from the 19th century with curving extremities. Charming our eyes with its rustic appearance and nicely weathered pati...
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19th Century French Rustic Antique Toys and Dolls

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Wood

Pair Miniature Christmas Trees on Gold Tray
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Cute pair of miniature bottlebrush Christmas trees on an Italian gold leaf wood tray, with two blown glass Santa’s figurines and two porcelain miniature polar bears. Decorated with m...
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1970s American American Craftsman Vintage Toys and Dolls

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Wood

Antique Articulating Teddy Bear Driving Wagon Platform Pull Toy Americana
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique wheeled platform articulating pull toy featuring a teddy bear stuffed animal seated in a red white and blue wagon with arms that move up and down a...
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Early 20th Century American Classical Toys and Dolls

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Mohair, Hardwood

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 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Toys and Dolls

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Other

Hand Painted Parrot
Located in Pasadena, TX
Hand Painted Parrot 15"x7"
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Late 20th Century Toys and Dolls

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Resin

Shiro Kuramata Hammer House
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Hammer house object by Shiro Kuramata. Never used condition in box.  
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1980s Japanese Post-Modern Vintage Toys and Dolls

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Zinc

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...
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1950s British Vintage Toys and Dolls

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Paint

Vintage Carved Wooden Horse Sculpture from Madras with Yellow and Red Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage carved and painted two-toned wooden horse sculpture from Madras with distressed patina. Born in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu during the mid-20th century, this vintage car...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Toys and Dolls

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Wood

Jaime Hayon Designer Toys — Set of 4 Unique Hand-Decorated “Onion” Figures
Located in Weesp, NL
An exceptionally rare collector’s set of four unique “Fuck the Human Race” vinyl figures, hand-decorated by acclaimed Spanish designer Jaime Hayon during the 2004 ToyCon in Hong Kong...
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Early 2000s Spanish Modern Toys and Dolls

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Plastic

19th Century, Little Bicycle Made of Solid Wood with Metal Wheels
Located in Sofia, BG
19th century, little bicycle made of solid wood with pedals, adjustable seat and stable front part.
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Toys and Dolls

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Wood

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...
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20th Century Austrian Folk Art Toys and Dolls

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Composition

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...
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Early 2000s Toys and Dolls

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Cotton

Bicentennial Cast Iron Still Bank, American, Circa 1976
Located in Incline Village, NV
Shaped like a pyramid this cast iron penny bank was made to commemorate the 200 year anniversary of America; thus inscribed at the top (see image) 1776-1976. It is painted in white (...
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1970s American Folk Art Vintage Toys and Dolls

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Iron

Original Painted Game Board, Signed and Dated
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original painted game board - signed and Dated 1935.
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20th Century American Folk Art Toys and Dolls

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Wool, Paint

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...
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20th Century Toys and Dolls

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Wood, Paper

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...
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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Toys and Dolls

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Metal

19th Century Carnival Folk Art Carved Wooden Head with Zinc Hat
Located in Haarlem, NL
This head is from a fair or carnival game. Not sure what the game was, perhaps the head has been used to toss rings over, or maybe you were supposed to throw something in his mouth....
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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Toys and Dolls

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Zinc

DEMAG Die Cast Miniature Crane Truck from NZG, West Germany, 1970s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Die cast DEMAG HC130 crane truck fabricated by Nürnberger Zinkdruckguß-Modelle GmbH (NZG), West Germany 1970s. NZG is famous for specializing in collectible high quality toys and pro...
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Late 20th Century German Toys and Dolls

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Metal

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...
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1950s German Folk Art Vintage Toys and Dolls

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Metal

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.
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Mid-20th Century English Toys and Dolls

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Metal

Hello 2000 Good-Bye 1999, boxed bears, Steiff Limited Edition 1999
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 ...
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20th Century German Toys and Dolls

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Mohair

Kay Bojesen Vintage Puffin
Located in Krefeld, DE
Vintage and early puffin designed by Kay Bojesen. It is marked with the old sticker: Kay Bojesen copyright Denmark.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls

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Wood

Kokeshi with Camellias, by Inosuke Kobayashi, Japan, 1990s
Located in Lyon, FR
Kokeshi with Camellias, made in the 1990 by Usaburo. Elegant kokeshi with a camellia adorned kimono. Camellia is a winter flower. Very good condition, with its sticker. The kokeshi ...
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1990s Japanese Japonisme Toys and Dolls

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Wood, Paint

Gama Bucket Crane Truck Plastic Tin Toy Car Vintage Germany 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Gorgeous vintage sheet metal and plastic Toy car. Some play action functions include. In very good condition, with aging in a few spots but is still a great collectible. A beautiful ...
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20th Century German Toys and Dolls

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Metal

Blue Clown Head Cookie Jar, USA, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A rare survivor from late 1950s or early 60s comes this large canister in the shape of a clown bear head. It measures 25 cm in height and 17 cm in width. Originally made as a toy beach/sand toy...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Toys and Dolls

Materials

Plastic

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...
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20th Century Austrian Folk Art Toys and Dolls

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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.

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