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Toys and Dolls For Sale
Period: 20th Century
Period: Early 1900s
Antique Group of 6 Skookum Dolls, 1913s
Located in Norton, MA
A Skookum doll was a Native American-themed doll, sold as a souvenir item in the early 20th century.
They are all in different sizes. The last photo shows the dimensions (inch) of each doll, W (width) x H (height) x D (depth).
The original labels (SKOOKUM (BULLY GOOD) INDIAN )are attached to the bottoms of the leather shoes.
One method of determining the production date of the dolls is by studying the footwear. For example, the earliest dolls from around 1913 had moccasins made of leather. By 1918, the mocassins were simulated with suede applied to wood and painted designs. By 1924, they were molded of composition material, and by the 1950s, the dolls had plastic feet. Production of the dolls ended in the early 1960s.
History:
Mary Dwyer McAboy (1876-1961), who was from Missoula, Montana. In 1909, Mary McAboy began to market apple head...
Category
1910s German Vintage Toys and Dolls
Materials
Composition
Tin Plastic Futuristic Blizzard 2000 Friction Toy Car Vintage GDR 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Gorgeous vintage sheet metal and plastic Toy car. Operated by a friction engine. In very good condition, with Aging in a few spots but is still a great collectible.
A beautiful decor...
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls
Materials
Metal
Giant-Sized King's Guardsman by Kay Bojesen
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Weesp, NL
A very rare and monumental giant-sized model of the Royal Danish King's Guardsman hand crafted in wood having retaining its vivid original paint.
Thi...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Toys and Dolls
Materials
Wood
Vintage 1950's MARX Pressed Steel and Aluminum A&P Market Delivery Toy Truck
By Marx Toy Co.
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage 1950's MARX Pressed Steel and Aluminum A&P Market Delivery Toy Truck and trailer .. Amazing original condition. rear doors open and close, all whee...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Toys and Dolls
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Pinocchio
Located in London, GB
Original artwork used to create the British front of house stills. Gouache on artboard.
This original artwork features the films scene where Pinocchio is under the sea.
Exceptionally rare. Original artworks rarely surface, as the majority were destroyed.
Pieces on the Classic Disney films are always highly prized. This original artwork only recently surfaced, and was previously owned by an English lady, who had been given this piece in the 1940s. Prior to this discovery no other Pinocchio artwork for posters or front of house stills had been seen.
Walt Disney's second animated feature film was made after the success of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, (1937). Pinocchio, the world’s most famous wooden puppet, is originally the creation of the Italian writer and social commentator Carlo Collodi. Entitled The Adventures of Pinocchio...
Category
1940s British Vintage Toys and Dolls
Materials
Paint
$6,732
Antique Chinese Tin Toy Car Mini Sedan MF152 Shanghai, 1950/1960
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
One of the absolute rarest antique Chinese toys made. This is a most unusually made antique toy from the 1950/1960s . A Mini sedan Shanghai car with the nr MF 152
Additional informa...
Category
20th Century Chinese Toys and Dolls
Materials
Porcelain
$3,725 Sale Price
20% Off
1940´s Donald Duck Hand Carved Wooden Sign
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Fantastic Mid-Century Donald Duck Advertising Sign.
1940´s Hand Carved Advertising Element. Maybe made for a Cinema or for a book presentation.
Over the course of nearly eight dec...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls
Materials
Wood
Vintage Mr. Peanuts Dispenser, USA, Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Mr. Peanuts Dispenser is an original decorative object realized in the mid-20th century.
This vintage object was realized by Tarco Company and it was used as a real peanut...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Toys and Dolls
Materials
Plastic
Antique French Pyjama Dog, Jumeau Kestner, Antique Toy Container Box 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful antique French pajama dog, French Loulou dog, real fur over paper mache! He has wonderful glass eyes, a paper mache body and soft fur. Beautiful facial expression!
There is some wear due to age as the dog is over 100 years old!!
The fur is still in reasonable condition for his age!
Some hair loss on the ears, tip of the nose, paws and back of the tail. Still such a cute and decorative dog.
These pajama dogs could be used to store children's pajamas in and were in the finest homes of the nobility and wealthy citizens.
Charming antique accessory for antique French dolls...
Category
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Toys and Dolls
Materials
Fur, Fabric, Wool, Glass, Wood
Liberace Autographed Vintage Schoenhut Toy Grand Piano
By Schoenhut
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Made by the renowned American toy manufacturer in approximately 1920, this wooden toy baby grand piano has been autographed in two places by the legendary Liberace. The piano shows o...
Category
Early 20th Century American Victorian Toys and Dolls
Materials
Brass
Antique Steiff Long Hair Gold Mohair Teddy Bear ' Alastair' , C. 1900s
By Steiff
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique Steiff Long Hair Gold Mohair Teddy Bear ''Alastair,' C. 1900s
Attributed to Steiff, unmarked, Germany, earlier 20th century
Meet "Alastair," a charming and rare antique teddy bear...
Category
Early 20th Century German Toys and Dolls
Materials
Mohair, Thread
6 Different Steiff Animals Special and Limited Edition Jubilee Assortment
By Steiff
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Steiff Jubilee Assortment, this beautiful set of 6 Steiff Velvet animals was produced in 1997 in honor of the 150th Birthday of Margarete Steiff. The Anniversary Set consists of 6 an...
Category
1990s German Other Toys and Dolls
Materials
Fabric
Japanese Taisho Period Sitting Doll with Silk Clothing and Ornate Headdress
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese doll with a powdered face and silk clothing and tall headdress from the early 1900s, during the Taisho period. Introducing a Japanese treasure from the early 20th century,...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Toys and Dolls
Materials
Fabric
Pop Art Niki de Saint Phalle Inflatable Plastic Snake Collectibles, France 1999
Located in Miami, FL
Pop art Niki de Saint Phalle double sided inflatable plastic Snake collectibles, France, 1999.
Swimming pool toys for happiness.
Never used, New out of the ...
Category
1990s French Modern Toys and Dolls
Materials
Plastic
Scandinavian Vintage Wooden Truck Toy Model 1930s
Located in Berlin, DE
Decorative scandinavian vintage wooden truck,
1930s-1940s
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls
Materials
Metal
Large Devil or Krampus Marionette by a Master Puppet Maker, Antique Austria
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This is a wonderful depiction of Krampus or the devil puppet. The item is approximately 32 inches tall and has a skeleton, arms and legs made of wood. Height was measured from foot t...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Folk Art Toys and Dolls
Materials
Composition, Metal, Brass
DOLL & Co. 1900 Germany Crank Windmill Hammermill Steam Engine Tin Toy
By Doll et Cie
Located in Miami, FL
Windmill Hammermill Steam Engine Tin Toy manufactured by Doll & Co.
We have for you unique decoration this unusual tin Windmill Hammermill Steam Engine Tin Toy, that was manufactured in Nuremburg, Germany by Doll & Co., back in the early 1900. This piece is in all original condition with no breaks, restorations, repairs, or touch-ups. This piece shows the usual patina, some fading, chips, some surface rust, scratches and wear that is to be expected from age and play. This is a very interesting and unique decorative piece and should be a great conversation item.
Weight: About 2 pounds (0.91 Kg).
Measurements: 260 mm by 165 mm by 114 mm (10.25 x 6.5 x 4.5 Inches).
Hallmarks: Signed DC for DOLL & CO.
Doll & Co.
The company was founded in 1898 in Nuremburg, Germany by tinsmith Peter Doll & John Sondheim with Max Bein (Sondheim’s nephew) joining as a third partner just before WWI. Doll & Co. specialized in steam toys and steam engines. The company made and sold model steam engines...
Category
Early 1900s German Late Victorian Antique Toys and Dolls
Materials
Tin
Kay Bojesen Jointed Monkey Toy Danish Modern Teak
By Kay Bojesen
Located in San Diego, CA
Kay Bojesen articulating and jointed teak monkey. Bought from the original owner who had it in the early 1960s. Nice color and patina the cords are loosely sold AS/IS.
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Toys and Dolls
Materials
Teak
$380 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique German Bisque Doll A & M Armand Marseille, Ric#006
Located in Norton, MA
An original Armand Marseille doll, with a Bisque head and hands. Her feet wear red socks. Beautiful blue glass-fixed eyes and her parted lips show her...
Category
1910s German Vintage Toys and Dolls
Materials
Composition
1970s Vintage Pez Donald Duck Disney Candy Dispenser U.S Pat. 3.410.455 No Feet
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Stunning Pop Art PEZ dispenser from Austria. Made of plastic, in the 1970s. Marked US Pat. 3.410.455. It is a No Feet dispenser. Found at an estate sale in Vienna Austria. A nice add...
Category
1970s Austrian Modern Vintage Toys and Dolls
Materials
Plastic
Ferrari telephone , 80s Miami Vice Era Phone , Vintage Telephone , Collectible
Located in Milano, IT
Rare Ferrari Telefone / Decorative Object / Limited Edition piece of the 80's
It may not be white, but Miami Vice vibes are guaranteed with this funny and rare "Ferrari Testarossa" ...
Category
1980s Hong Kong Modern Vintage Toys and Dolls
Materials
Plastic
$149 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Toy Robot "Emigliio"
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Toy Robot: A Nostalgic Delight
Bring a touch of retro charm to your home with this delightful vintage toy robot. This charming mechanical companion, named Emiglio, is in wor...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Toys and Dolls
Materials
Plastic, Paint
$635 Sale Price
20% Off
German Bisque Porcelain Half Doll with Original Wire Lace Skirt Antique, 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A petite antique German half doll with original lace dress on wire base.
She is holding the hand away. It is marked with mold number 7125/5....
Category
1910s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Toys and Dolls
Materials
Metal
Mobo Toys Steel Riding Hobby Horse
By Mobo Toys
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage, 1940s, painted, pressed steel hobby horse manufactured by Mobo Toys, England with casters on feet and excellent patina.
Category
1940s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Toys and Dolls
Materials
Steel
1970s Vintage Pez Panda Bear Candy Dispenser U.S Pat. 3.410.455 No Feet Austria
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Stunning Pop Art PEZ dispenser from Austria. Made of plastic, in the 1970s. Marked US Pat. 3.410.455. It is a No Feet dispenser. Found at an estate sale in Vienna Austria. A nice add...
Category
1970s Austrian Modern Vintage Toys and Dolls
Materials
Plastic
Set of 4 Swedish Folk Wooden Dala Horse Toys, circa 1960
By Nils Olsson
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of 4 hand-painted Swedish wooden traditional Dala horse toy. Designed by Nils Olsson in Sweden, circa 1960. Materials: Wood In original condition, with minor wear consist...
Category
1960s Swedish Folk Art Vintage Toys and Dolls
Materials
Wood
Anthony Bros. Convert-O Bike Cast Aluminum Convertible Tricycle / Bicycle
Located in Nantucket, MA
1950s convert-O bike cast aluminum tricycle with rubber wheels. Industrial era / Jet age design. Manufactured by Anthony Bros. - Designed by Ton...
Category
1950s American Machine Age Vintage Toys and Dolls
Materials
Aluminum
$553 Sale Price
34% Off
Antique German Christmas Scene Doll in Sled, with Music Box, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This beautiful Bisque Head doll, with a smaller baby doll, is seated in a metal sled. The doll has brown glass eyes, blonde hair and teeth. The coat is made of pressed cotton. The sl...
Category
Early 20th Century German Folk Art Toys and Dolls
Materials
Metal
Vintage Chihuahua Pull Toy by Mario Lopez Torres, Rare
Located in San Diego, CA
A very rare and fun vintage Chihuahua pull toy / sculpture by Mario Lopez Torres, circa 1974. The piece is in great vintage condition and measures 8"...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls
Materials
Metal
$1,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Solid Figural Elephant Puzzle / Sculpture in Walnut by Deborah D. Bump
By Deborah Bump
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible craftsmanship on this very hard to find solid staved walnut elephant puzzle / paperweight / sculpture designed and handcrafted by artist Deborah Bump, circa 1978. The piec...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls
Materials
Walnut
$380 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Papier Mache Rocking Toy Clown Figure. 1920's.
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Lovely toy clown
A bell rings when it rocks
Hand painted papier mache.
Marked " foreign ". Most likely by Schoenhut, Germany
Good condition / condition commensurate with the age ...
Category
1920s German Vintage Toys and Dolls
Materials
Wood, Paper
Stunning Santa Claus Belsnickel Candy Container, Antique German Christmas 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This antique Santa Claus candy container made of Paper mache, composition, cardboard, felting, goose feather tree and a bunny fur beard was made in...
Category
1910s German Folk Art Vintage Toys and Dolls
Materials
Composition
Scandinavian Modern Kay Bojesen "Lise & Ole" Wooden Dolls, 1930s
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Odense, DK
Rare and charming set of wooden dolls by Kay Bojensen from his own workshop. The dolls were designed in the 1930s and was named Lise (female) and Ole (male) as these were the most co...
Category
1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Toys and Dolls
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Hinamatsuri Doll 'Goninbayashi' Flute 1980s
Located in Paris, FR
This is a doll which we use for Hinamatsuri day. This person is one of Goninbayashi.
This person had one flute but we don't find anymore. So it will not come with a flute.
This doll ...
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Toys and Dolls
Materials
Cotton, Silk, Plastic
Arcade Marble & Baseball Game c.1930
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
Early 20th century marble and baseball arcade game. Chrome and metal marble launcher works properly.
Shown with life size hand model for scale.
CREATOR Unknown.
D...
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Toys and Dolls
Materials
Metal
Set of Two Antique Middle East Hand-Painted Wooden Stick Figures, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of two hand-painted antique figures of two men made of wood. Explore the captivating charm of these two hand-painted antique wooden stick fig...
Category
1960s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Toys and Dolls
Materials
Wood
Pig & Chimney Sweep Lucky Charm, Candy Secret Chamber Container, Antique, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful golden pig candy container or container with secret chamber. Made from white metal, hand painted with cold paint like the bronze Vienna minia...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Folk Art Toys and Dolls
Materials
Metal
20th Century Antique Porcelain Doll Heads
Located in Casteren, NL
20th century antique porcelain doll heads, various sizes and ages.
25 items in total.
Originates France, dating, circa 1950-1960.
Category
1950s French Vintage Toys and Dolls
Materials
Porcelain
$605 Sale Price / set
38% Off
Art Deco small vanity guilloche dressing table set, 1920
Located in Delft, NL
Art Deco small vanity guilloche dressing table set, 1920
A fantastic collector's item, possible for doll enthusiasts from the early period of the 20th century. An Art Deco vanity set...
Category
Early 20th Century European Toys and Dolls
Materials
Silver Plate
German Steiff "Ralph Lauren Usa Teddy Bear" With Hoodie and Rocking Chair
By Steiff, Ralph Lauren
Located in Miami, FL
German Steiff "Ralph Lauren USA Teddy Bear" with Hoodie and Rocking Chair
Offered for sale is a very rare German Steiff special edition Ralph Lauren teddy bear with sweat shirt an...
Category
1990s German Toys and Dolls
Materials
Fabric, Mohair, Wood
Stunning Austrian Christmas Paper mache Santa St.Nicholas Candy Container 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This vintage St.Nicholas, Santa Claus candy container made of composition, cardboard and Papermache was made in the 20th century and is a charming addition to any Christmas collection. This original period piece was made in Austria and features a vintage finish. This Santa Claus figurine...
Category
20th Century German Folk Art Toys and Dolls
Materials
Composition
"Lamb" Cast Iron Still Bank, American, Circa 1970
Located in Incline Village, NV
"Lamb" cast Iron still bank is a re-issue of a bank made in 1928. It was made by The John Wright Company in Mount Joy, Pennsylvania in 1970. They...
Category
1970s American Folk Art Vintage Toys and Dolls
Materials
Iron
A Wonderful Old French Pull Along Circus Elephant
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Wonderful Old French Pull Along Circus Elephant
Our charming fellow has a a very worn felt coat/saddle and a matching head dress, he sits on red tin w...
Category
1920s Arts and Crafts Vintage Toys and Dolls
Materials
Felt
Siam Sanuk Vintage Wood Puzzle Mid-Century Modern Toy
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a vintage wood puzzle by Siam Sanuk. Mid-century modern era.
Wood puzzle with four cubes with different color codes. Stamped by the maker present.
Dimensions...
Category
1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Toys and Dolls
Materials
Teak
Set of Three Like New Mid-Century Danish Vikings Figures w/ Box by Jacob Jensen
By Jacob Jensen
Located in San Diego, CA
This set is straight out of a time capsule from the 60s! Set of three like new mid-century Danish viking figures made of mixed woods with original box by Jacob Jensen, circa 1960s. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Toys and Dolls
Materials
Wood, Teak, Walnut
Antique Japanese Hinamatsuri Doll 'Shicho' Nakijyogo 1980s
Located in Paris, FR
This is a doll which we use for Hinamatsuri day. This person is one of Shicho.
This person has a rake. He is called Shicho, Nakijyogo.
This doll was made with plastic, cotton, bambo...
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Toys and Dolls
Materials
Cotton, Silk, Bamboo, Plastic
$232 Sale Price
20% Off
Annette Himstedt Doll Kima 1993/1994
Located in Delft, NL
Annette Himstedt doll "Kima" 1993/1994, Germany
"Kima" a vinyl doll made by Annette Himstedt, produced during 1993/1994. Kima in a beautiful lace dres...
Category
20th Century German Toys and Dolls
Materials
Fabric, Plastic
Cute Bambi Children Silver plate Money Box Piggy Bank, Vintage German 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Gorgeous metal silver plate money bank. It's a nice collectible item. Probably a Souvenir from the famous Disney Land. A beautiful decorative item, with nice patina. Made in the 1950...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
1970s Vintage Pez Witch Candy Dispenser U.S, Pat. 2.620.061 No Feet
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Stunning Pop Art PEZ dispenser from Austria. Made of plastic, in the 1970s. Marked made in Austria and US Pat. 2.620.061. It is a No Feet dispenser. Found at an estate sale in Vienna...
Category
1970s Austrian Modern Vintage Toys and Dolls
Materials
Plastic
Rare Bamboo & Rattan Doll's Bedroom, Playhouse, ca.1900
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
This charming and rare French doll's bedroom playhouse, dating from around 1900, is a delightful example of antique bamboo, rattan, and wicker craftsmanship. Featuring a set of minia...
Category
Early 1900s French Napoleon III Antique Toys and Dolls
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
1950s Antique African Mancala Game Board Carved in Wood
Located in Marbella, ES
Handcrafted piece carved from solid wood used for the traditional African game of Mancala. It features twelve central cavities and two larger ones at the ends, typical of this game o...
Category
Mid-20th Century African Toys and Dolls
Materials
Wood
"Joe Penner" Vintage Clockwork Windup Toy by Louis Marx Co American Circa 1930's
Located in Incline Village, NV
Fabulous American vintage all tin wind-up toy with attached key and clockwork mechanism, whereby upon winding it up, the character (Joe Penner) waddles aimlessly across the floor, hat flying in the air with notorious cigar in motion (see attached video with listing). The toy is in wonderful and complete original condition with all original parts and authentic factory paint. It is often found incomplete (cigar or hat missing more often than not); and usually doesn't work properly. My example works great and is in nice bright original paint and lithography, in multiple colors of a black and white checkered suit...
Category
1930s American Folk Art Vintage Toys and Dolls
Materials
Tin
Krampus Companion of Belsnickel Devil Candy Container Antique Austria 1940s
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 1940s or older a...
Category
20th Century Austrian Folk Art Toys and Dolls
Materials
Composition
1920s Steelcraft "inter-city-bus" Antique Pressed Steel Truck
By Steelcraft Murray and Merritt Alcoaster Aluminum
Located in Buffalo, NY
1920s Steelcraft "inter-city-bus" antique pressed steel truck, wonderful original condition, color surface, patina.
Category
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Toys and Dolls
Materials
Steel
Adorable and Therapeutic Musical Clown Automaton Figure Toy French
Located in Miami, FL
A fine quality therapeutic musical automaton clown toy in wonderful vintage working condition.
Features porcelain head, hands and feet.
Made in France circa...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls
Materials
Metal
$550 Sale Price
44% Off
Kids Tricycle Bike Model "Sky King", 1930s
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Vintage tricycle in good condition model sky-king airflow.
Category
1930s American Vintage Toys and Dolls
Materials
Metal
Antique German Bisque Doll #152/4 Happy Character Baby by Hertel Schwab
Located in Norton, MA
Antique Hertel Schwab baby doll. Measures approximately 13.5 inches in height. Beautiful blue glass sleep eyes with painted upper and lower lashes. Painted eyebrows. Open mouth with ...
Category
1910s German Vintage Toys and Dolls
Materials
Composition
Mid-Century Danish Viking Figure by Jacob Jensen Rare
By Jacob Jensen
Located in San Diego, CA
A super rare mid-century Danish viking figure by Jacob Jensen, circa 1950s. The figure is in very good vintage condition and measures 2.25"W x 2"D x 3.25"H. Our viking is made of a maple and walnut with a bronze long spear; it is signed on the underside. I have been collecting Danish wood toys...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Toys and Dolls
Materials
Bronze
$680 Sale Price
20% Off
French Elm Burl & Beveled Mirror Doll Wardrobe Bamboo Children Toy, circa 1900
Located in Labrit, Landes
Little elm burl doll cabinet.
A great deal of care has gone into making this toy so that it closely resembles the real thing. The mirror on the door is bevelled, the shelving area is...
Category
Early 20th Century French Toys and Dolls
Materials
Mirror, Glass, Elm
Grillo Folding Turquoise Phone Italy Marco Zanuso & Richard Sapper
Located in San Diego, CA
MoMA Modern Italian original Grillo folding telephone launched in 1966 by Marco Zanuso & Richard Sapper. The telephone was manufactured in Italy by Siemens. Vintage push buttons Phon...
Category
20th Century Italian Space Age Toys and Dolls
Materials
Plastic
$220 Sale Price
20% Off
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.