Toys and Dolls
1910s French Folk Art Vintage Toys and Dolls
Pottery
1960s Swedish Folk Art Vintage Toys and Dolls
Wood
1890s American Folk Art Antique Toys and Dolls
Wood
1960s Swedish Folk Art Vintage Toys and Dolls
Wood
19th Century Folk Art Antique Toys and Dolls
Iron
1890s American Folk Art Antique Toys and Dolls
Wood
Early 2000s Folk Art Toys and Dolls
Faux Fur
Late 20th Century Unknown Folk Art Toys and Dolls
Fabric
1930s British Folk Art Vintage Toys and Dolls
Wood
Early 20th Century Folk Art Toys and Dolls
Hardwood, Paper
1920s European Folk Art Vintage Toys and Dolls
Pine
1960s Swedish Folk Art Vintage Toys and Dolls
Wood
1920s European Folk Art Vintage Toys and Dolls
Pine
1920s French Folk Art Vintage Toys and Dolls
Tin
Early 2000s German Modern Toys and Dolls
Resin, Fiberglass, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Toys and Dolls
Hardwood, Maple, Oak, Walnut
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Toys and Dolls
Plastic
1920s British Folk Art Vintage Toys and Dolls
Metal
Early 20th Century Folk Art Toys and Dolls
Fabric
Early 20th Century Folk Art Toys and Dolls
Ceramic, Wool, Cotton
Early 20th Century English Folk Art Toys and Dolls
Wood
Late 20th Century Folk Art Toys and Dolls
Iron
1920s Austrian Folk Art Vintage Toys and Dolls
Bentwood
1990s French Modern Toys and Dolls
Plastic
20th Century Folk Art Toys and Dolls
Wood
20th Century American Folk Art Toys and Dolls
Wood
Early 20th Century Folk Art Toys and Dolls
Fabric, Hardwood
1880s American Folk Art Antique Toys and Dolls
Pottery
1950s Japanese Folk Art Vintage Toys and Dolls
Composition, Tin
19th Century Romanian Folk Art Antique Toys and Dolls
Wood, Lacquer
Early 1900s American Folk Art Antique Toys and Dolls
Iron
20th Century Folk Art Toys and Dolls
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Toys and Dolls
Wood
1930s British Folk Art Vintage Toys and Dolls
Pine
Early 1900s Japanese Folk Art Antique Toys and Dolls
Ebony
1920s British Folk Art Vintage Toys and Dolls
Pine
1880s British Folk Art Antique Toys and Dolls
Pine
1970s American Folk Art Vintage Toys and Dolls
Iron
Mid-20th Century Japanese Folk Art Toys and Dolls
Tin
Mid-19th Century French Folk Art Antique Toys and Dolls
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century English Folk Art Toys and Dolls
Metal
1820s Italian Folk Art Antique Toys and Dolls
Wood
Mid-19th Century French Folk Art Antique Toys and Dolls
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Toys and Dolls
Hardwood, Mahogany, Maple, Oak
1970s American Folk Art Vintage Toys and Dolls
Iron
Early 2000s Hong Kong Modern Toys and Dolls
Plastic, Rubber
1960s American Folk Art Vintage Toys and Dolls
Aluminum, Iron, Tin
1970s American Folk Art Vintage Toys and Dolls
Iron
Early 20th Century German Folk Art Toys and Dolls
Wood
1920s English Folk Art Vintage Toys and Dolls
Metal
1990s French Modern Toys and Dolls
Plastic
Early 2000s American Folk Art Toys and Dolls
Aluminum
1910s American Folk Art Vintage Toys and Dolls
Iron
1910s German Folk Art Vintage Toys and Dolls
Tin
Early 20th Century German Folk Art Toys and Dolls
Wood
1930s American Folk Art Vintage Toys and Dolls
Tin
1880s American Folk Art Antique Toys and Dolls
Iron
1890s American Folk Art Antique 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.