Toys and Dolls
Early 20th Century German Art Deco Toys and Dolls
Pine, Paper
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Toys and Dolls
Wood
2010s German Art Deco Toys and Dolls
Gold
2010s German Art Deco Toys and Dolls
Gold
2010s German Art Deco Toys and Dolls
Gold
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls
Metal
Late 20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls
Leather
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls
Metal
2010s German Art Deco Toys and Dolls
Gold
1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Toys and Dolls
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Toys and Dolls
Gold
1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Toys and Dolls
Oak, Teak
1930s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Toys and Dolls
Canvas, Wood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Toys and Dolls
Birch, Plywood
1960s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Toys and Dolls
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Toys and Dolls
Metal
1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Toys and Dolls
Paper
Mid-20th Century Dutch Art Deco Toys and Dolls
Plaster, Wood
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Toys and Dolls
Metal
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls
Metal
1940s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Toys and Dolls
Metal
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls
Metal
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Toys and Dolls
Paper
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Toys and Dolls
Metal
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Toys and Dolls
Metal
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Toys and Dolls
Metal
Late 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls
Leather
1940s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Toys and Dolls
Metal
1940s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Toys and Dolls
Metal
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Toys and Dolls
Tin
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls
Steel
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Toys and Dolls
Porcelain
1930s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Toys and Dolls
Canvas, Wood
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls
Leather
1940s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Toys and Dolls
Metal
1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Toys and Dolls
Paper
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Toys and Dolls
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls
Wood, Plywood
Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Toys and Dolls
Ceramic
20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls
Wood
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls
Wood
1940s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Toys and Dolls
Bamboo, Paper
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls
Wood
1930s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Toys and Dolls
Cork
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls
Wood
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls
Metal
1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Toys and Dolls
Rubber, Wood, Plywood
20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls
Metal
1930s Scandinavian Art Deco Vintage Toys and Dolls
Wood
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Toys and Dolls
Steel
Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Toys and Dolls
Ceramic
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Toys and Dolls
Beech
Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Toys and Dolls
Metal
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls
Iron
Early 20th Century German Art Deco Toys and Dolls
Tin
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Toys and Dolls
Cane, Bentwood
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Toys and Dolls
Wood
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.