Toys and Dolls
19th Century North American Folk Art Antique Toys and Dolls
Wood
19th Century American Folk Art Antique Toys and Dolls
Wood
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Toys and Dolls
Teak
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Toys and Dolls
Plastic
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Toys and Dolls
Wood
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Toys and Dolls
Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Toys and Dolls
Wood, Teak, Walnut
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls
Metal, Sheet Metal, Tin
Early 1900s German Folk Art Antique Toys and Dolls
Metal, Gold Plate
1910s European Arts and Crafts Vintage Toys and Dolls
Copper
1890s Japanese Meiji Antique Toys and Dolls
Limestone
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Toys and Dolls
Ceramic
1960s Italian Modern Vintage Toys and Dolls
Marble
19th Century French Antique Toys and Dolls
Fruitwood
Mid-20th Century German Toys and Dolls
Wool, Mohair
20th Century Toys and Dolls
Silver
1980s Vintage Toys and Dolls
Metal
1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Toys and Dolls
Wood
20th Century Italian Space Age Toys and Dolls
Plastic
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Toys and Dolls
Fabric, Wool
Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Toys and Dolls
Fabric, Wood
Mid-19th Century American Industrial Antique Toys and Dolls
Iron
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls
Rubber
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls
Metal
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls
Metal
1930s German Bauhaus Vintage Toys and Dolls
Tin
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Toys and Dolls
Steel
1950s French Vintage Toys and Dolls
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls
Walnut
Late 20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls
Rubber
Early 20th Century American Toys and Dolls
Composition
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Toys and Dolls
Hardwood, Mahogany, Maple, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Toys and Dolls
Hardwood, Mahogany, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Toys and Dolls
Hardwood, Mahogany, Maple, Oak
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Toys and Dolls
Bronze
Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Toys and Dolls
Metal
1930s Scandinavian Art Deco Vintage Toys and Dolls
Wood
1950s Russian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Toys and Dolls
Sheet Metal, Tin
Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Toys and Dolls
Wood
18th Century European Antique Toys and Dolls
Porcelain
19th Century American Folk Art Antique Toys and Dolls
Wood
19th Century American American Classical Antique Toys and Dolls
Wood, Paint
19th Century Restauration Antique Toys and Dolls
Fabric, Glass
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Toys and Dolls
Beech
20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls
Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls
Metal
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Toys and Dolls
Beech
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Toys and Dolls
Oak
20th Century American Folk Art Toys and Dolls
Wool, Paint
19th Century Antique Toys and Dolls
Porcelain
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Toys and Dolls
Beech
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Toys and Dolls
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Toys and Dolls
Faux Fur, Wood, Teak, Walnut
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Toys and Dolls
Oak
20th Century Toys and Dolls
Iron
1930s American Folk Art Vintage Toys and Dolls
Metal
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Toys and Dolls
Wood, Teak, Walnut
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Toys and Dolls
Teak
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.