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Toys and Dolls For Sale
Period: Mid-20th Century
Period: 1890s
Midcentury Tin Litho Toy Car by Bandai Japan 1959 Cadillac 4 Door Sedan
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Blast from the past! 1959;Cadillac sedan de ville in gold paint with tin litho interior. Has a dent in the hood and plastic windshields need to be installed. See pics. Shows wear, fr...
Category
1950s Japanese Industrial Vintage Toys and Dolls
Materials
Metal
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...
Category
1940s British Vintage Toys and Dolls
Materials
Paint
Antique Toy Chair Made of Wood
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Toy chair, made of wood. Designed for young children. The structure is made of light wood, with a simple and functional design. It has a raised seat with a curved backrest, providing...
Category
Mid-20th Century Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls
Materials
Wood
Chac Mool Mexico 1968 Olympics Unofficial Mascot Souvenir Plush Toy
Located in Mexico City, MX
A rare pink and green fabric Chac Mool plush toy with plastic details and a green ribbon from the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City. Chac Mool means Great Jaguar in Mayan language ...
Category
1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Toys and Dolls
Materials
Fabric, Plastic
Grouping of 1940s Toy Robot Molds
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Graphic collection of assorted steel spacemen and robot molds from the 1940s.
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Toys and Dolls
Materials
Steel
Midcentury Painted Ventriloquist Dummy, circa 1960
Located in San Francisco, CA
About
An original ventriloquist dummy. Painted composite head with movable mouth. Hole in the back for your hand to manipulate the mouth and rotate the head. Fabric clothes, woode...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls
Materials
Composition
Pair of Minimalist Kokeshi, made in Japan, 1960-70s
Located in Lyon, FR
Beautiful pair of Sosaku Kokeshi from the 1960-70s, with a beautiful wood grain.
First one, "old man" has been made by Aida Seihou, aka Harumine in the 1960s, he was one of the pione...
Category
1960s Japanese Japonisme Vintage Toys and Dolls
Materials
Wood
West Side Story
Located in London, GB
Original US photographic production still for West Side Story 1961.
The film was directed by Jerome Robbins and Rober Wise and starred Natalie Wood, R...
Category
1960s American Vintage Toys and Dolls
Materials
Paint
Midcentury Walnut and Brass Kaliedoscope
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool and unique midcentury kaliedoscope made of walnut wood, a brass ring and glass ball. The piece is very high quality and presents some amazing images when held up to the l...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls
Materials
Brass
Antique Vintage Wood Toy Airplane Propeller
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Antique wood toy airplane propeller
12 x 1.13 x .38 thick
Original unrestored vintage condition
Refer to images listed please.
Category
1940s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Toys and Dolls
Materials
Wood
Vintage Pre-War Wind-Up Toy "Boy on Motorcycle Delivery Truck" by Marx
Located in Incline Village, NV
This brightly lithographed tin wind-up toy in colors of red, yellow, and blue, with a driver dressed in appropriate motorcycle clothing, depicts a young man driving a delivery cart with "Speed Boy Delivery" printed on each side of the wagon. The manufacturers logo is clearly marked on both sides of the stake wagon and on the right shoulder of the driver "MAR" with a circle around it and "Made in The United States of America, New York, N.Y." around the circumference (see images). The license plate number is "268", which, along with the red painted inside of the drivers arms (as it should be!) indicates this earlier version and authenticity.
Nearly 100 years old, it still operates fine and, upon winding the attached wind-up key a few times and placing the toy on the ground, the motorcycle and driver move across the floor on the way to their deliveries; do not over wind. (see video attached to this listing).
The toy is completely original and in very good condition, with no repairs or restorations of any kind and no touch up or repaint. The arms and steering handle bars are also original (sometimes replaced) and they have the appropriate paint and markings.
This would make a welcome addition to a collection of pre-war Americana.
Dimensions: 9 7/8" long x 5 7/8" wide x 5 3/4" high
After 40 plus years of dealing and collecting toys, I am justly qualified to guarantee and present the authenticity of antique and vintage toys...
Category
1930s Folk Art Vintage Toys and Dolls
Materials
Tin
Midcentury Antique Bisque Porcelain Doll
Located in Miami, FL
Midcentury Antique Bisque Porcelain Doll.
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls
Materials
Porcelain
Kay Bojesen Pair of Carved and Articulated Oak Elephants, From Denmark
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Chicago, IL
Elephant figures are brown toned and wooden. One figure has slightly darker tone. Each piece has articulated areas. Each piece measures approx 6.5 inches long 5 inches tall 4 inches wide. Wooden elephants, elephant figures, Kay BOJESEN elephants...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Toys and Dolls
Materials
Wood, Oak
"Drummer Boy" Tin-wind-up Toy by Louis Marx, New York City, circa 1940's
Located in Incline Village, NV
This 1940's "Drummer Boy" brightly colored lithographed tin wind-up toy capitalizes on the popularity of marching bands, spawned from World War II and the preponderance of patriotism...
Category
1940s American Folk Art Vintage Toys and Dolls
Materials
Tin
Set of English 19th Century Spinning Tops
Located in London, GB
Set of English 19th century spinning tops
We are proud to offer a set of 19th century English spinning tops, showing a lovey natural patina with wrought...
Category
1890s British Victorian Antique Toys and Dolls
Materials
Pine
War of the Worlds
Located in London, GB
Original British front of house card for The War of the Worlds 1953 it was used inside the foyer of the cinema.
This artwork featuring the invading spacecraft is the best card from the set of 8.
The film is one of the most famous science fiction films ever made.
It was directed by Byron Haskin and starred Gene Barry, Ann Robinson...
Category
1950s British Vintage Toys and Dolls
Materials
Paint
1940s Doll Mold of a Baby Face
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1940s Toy mold of a baby doll face.
Category
1940s Vintage Toys and Dolls
Materials
Iron
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...
Category
1950s British Vintage Toys and Dolls
Materials
Paint
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...
Category
1890s American Antique Toys and Dolls
Materials
Iron
Midcentury Antique "Mariquita Perez" Doll
Located in Miami, FL
Midcentury antique "Mariquita Perez" doll.
Mariquita Perez appeared in the market in 1940, being the best known doll of the 1940s, 1950s and early 1960s in Spain, Portugal and in so...
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls
Materials
Plastic
LB LTD Tri-Ang Steel Train-Steam Locomotives Toy
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a bright orange and black color train-steam locomotives metal toy. It has four black tires and a little silver metal bell in the front top of...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls
Materials
Steel
Large Pair of Vintage Opera Puppets, Oriental, Figure, Mid 20th Century, C.1950
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large pair of vintage opera puppets. An Oriental, painted hardwood figure, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1950.
Highly distinctive ro...
Category
Mid-20th Century Toys and Dolls
Materials
Hardwood
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...
Category
1930s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Toys and Dolls
Materials
Canvas, Wood
Vintage Leather Small Model of a Seal, 1960s-70s
Located in Downingtown, PA
Vintage Leather Small Model of a Seal,
1960s-70s
The rare small leather model of a tortoise shows the outer shell with typical markings on the back. The head has scored eyes and mo...
Category
1960s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Toys and Dolls
Materials
Leather
20th Century Collection of Five Contemporary Bears
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Collection of 5 contemporary bears. All bears are jointed and in great condition. Minor loss of fur to smallest bear.
Largest bears measures:
9 high x 5 wide
Smallest bear meas...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Toys and Dolls
Materials
Mohair
Vintage Embroidered Elephant Toy in Stuffed Cotton from India 1950s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Raj Hand-Crafted Stuffed Cotton Embroidered Elephant, India, 1950.
Collectible, one of a kind, small Anglo Raj vintage hand-crafted stuffed cotton embroidered elephant.
Handm...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Toys and Dolls
Materials
Textile
Late 19th Century English Folk Art Articulated Jig Doll
Located in London, GB
Late 19th century English Jig Doll
A wonderful example of a late 19th century English jig doll called porkpie. A fully articulated hand carved feature. With amazing leather handcrafted boots and wearing a porkpie hat. A lovely example with wear and patination in all the right areas. Jig dolls are traditional wooden or tin-plate toys for adults or children. They are dolls with loose limbs that step dance...
Category
1890s British Victorian Antique Toys and Dolls
Materials
Leather, Pine, Paint
Horse Cart Il Cavallino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Horse cart, beautiful aged still functional.
Category
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Toys and Dolls
Materials
Metal
Vintage Chewing Gum Dispenser, Italy 1930s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Chewing Gum Dispenser, Italy 1930s.
Excellent condition, working.
Category
1930s American Vintage Toys and Dolls
Materials
Plastic
Howdy Doody Acrobatic Toy, ca. 1950s, Celluloid and Metal, Signed by Maker
Located in Petaluma, CA
This wonderful toy will give anyone joy when they see it in operation. Just pull the lever down on the right side, let it go, and watch Howdy fly around the bar. Please check out o...
Category
1950s German Other Vintage Toys and Dolls
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Vintage French Metal Pedal Car in Blue Azure, circa 1950s
Located in Sofia, BG
Stunning large sized vintage pedal car in blue azure. Very good condition with some traces of use and age.
France, circa 1950.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Toys and Dolls
Materials
Metal
Vintage Free Wheeling Green Lithographed All Tin Racing Car. French, Circa 1930
Located in Incline Village, NV
Circa 1930's free wheeling green lithographed all tin racing car, with attached pressed steel driver; it is probably of French manufacturer (the only time I have seen for sale was from a French toy dealer). This scarce toy has markings resembling early racing cars with the streamlined style graphics in yellow and green; standard grill; exhaust four manifolds to each side, and a spare tire attached to the rear; looks like an early Le Mans type car with the spare (see images). Other markings include the number "3:" on each side; "510 x 1" on the rear tire"; and probably the makers mark and logo, which I can't identify, on the top right behind the driver (see images).
Not being a wind-up or a friction toy, this racing car was pushed across the floor by hand or/and used as an accessory in a toy train layout...
Category
1930s French Folk Art Vintage Toys and Dolls
Materials
Tin
Handmade Rajasthani Kathputli Dancing Puppet Couple Jaipur India 1950s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large pair of vintage 1950s string marionettes, these magnificent Rajasthani Kathputli puppets came from the vibrant state of Rajasthan in northwestern India.
Meticulously handcrafte...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Folk Art Toys and Dolls
Materials
Textile, Silk, Wood
Vintage Italian Hollywood Regency Iron Tassel Frame Pet Cat Dog Bed or Doll Bed
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Hollywood Regency Iron Tassel Frame Pet Cat Dog Bed or Doll Bed. Item featured is a nice size for small pets or doll display, gold leaf gi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Toys and Dolls
Materials
Iron
Cast Iron Toy Duck Mold, England 1950s
Located in South Salem, NY
This vintage cast iron toy duck mold from England, dating to around 1950, showcases exceptional craftsmanship and detail. The mold features a li...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Toys and Dolls
Materials
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...
Category
1930s European Art Deco Vintage Toys and Dolls
Materials
Metal
West Side Story
Located in London, GB
Original Japanese film poster for West Side Story 1961.
The film was directed by Jerome Robbins and Rober Wise and starred Natalie Wood, Richar Beymer,...
Category
1960s Japanese Vintage Toys and Dolls
Materials
Paint
Vintage Brooke Bond Tea and Coffee Cast Iron Horse and Wagon with Driver
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Brooke Bond Tea and Coffee Cast Iron Horse and Wagon, Driver included.
Please look at all the pictures antique Cast iron coach, horse and wagon in good vintage condition, whe...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Toys and Dolls
Materials
Iron
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Toys and Dolls
Materials
Faux Fur, Wood, Teak, Walnut
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...
Category
1960s Japanese Japonisme Vintage Toys and Dolls
Materials
Tin
Pippo Armando Testa - hippopotamus
Located in Lugo, IT
Hippopotamus Pippo by Armando Testa for Lines.
Good condition.
Thanks
Category
1950s Italian Modern Vintage Toys and Dolls
Materials
Plastic
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
Category
1950s Asian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Toys and Dolls
Materials
Rattan
Jute and Leather Giraffe by Renate Müller for H. Josef Leven Kg, Germany 1960
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A rare therapeutic toy giraffe designed by Renate Müller, manufactured by H. Josef Leven Kg in Germany around 1960.
Made of high quality jutte and coloured (red and blue) leather, t...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Toys and Dolls
Materials
Leather, Jute
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Toys and Dolls
Materials
Wood
Mr.Peanut, Vintage Peanut Butter Maker, USA, Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Mr.Peanut - vintage peanut butter maker is an original decorative object realized in the mid-20th century.
This vintage object was realized by Emenee and it was used as a real pea...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Toys and Dolls
Materials
Plastic
40 inch vintage Pinokkio by Giocattoli Brevettati Galetti 1960's, Italy
Located in The Hague, NL
Offering a beautiful, large Pinocchio made of solid wood,
A great 100 cm high and al parts are movable.
He has only suffered a few injuries over the years and created beautiful pat...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls
Materials
Pine
Mid-Century Vintage French Metal Pedal Car in Blue Azure, circa 1950s
Located in Sofia, BG
Stunning large sized vintage pedal car in blue azure. Very good condition with some traces of use and age.
France, circa 1950.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Toys and Dolls
Materials
Metal
Minimalist kokeshi by Aida Seihou "Harumine, Japan, 1960s
Located in Lyon, FR
Minimalist Kokeshi, made in the 1960s by Aida Seihou, aka Harumine, one of the pioneers of the Sosaku Kokeshi (Creative Kokeshi).
Beautiful wood grain, very cute shape which recalls ...
Category
1960s Japanese Japonisme Vintage Toys and Dolls
Materials
Wood
Scandinavian Modern Viking Bottle Opener by Carl Bent
By Carl Bent
Located in Vienna, AT
Teak wood with brass vintage toy bottle opener from the 1950 signed Carl Bent.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Toys and Dolls
Materials
Brass
Vintage French Child's Collectable Toy-Cars
Located in Sofia, BG
Vintage child's collectable toy-cars.
France, circa 1950-1960.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Toys and Dolls
Materials
Plastic
60's Junior model scooter
Located in bari, IT
Junior wood Scooter production Cogis 1960s
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Toys and Dolls
Materials
Walnut
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!
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Toys and Dolls
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Scandinavian Modern Bird Bottle Opener
By Carl Bent
Located in Vienna, AT
Teak wood with brass vintage toy bottle opener from the 1950.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Toys and Dolls
Materials
Brass
Rocket Sculptures Mobile
Located in Chicago, IL
Three steel cast rockets movable and suspended on 16 foot long cables.
Each sculpture has designated cable. Turn buckle mounting mechanism on each cable.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Toys and Dolls
Materials
Metal, Wire
Dog Bottle Opener by Herta Baller
By Carl Bent
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass vintage toy bottle opener from the 1950.
Category
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Toys and Dolls
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Tri-Ang Circus Display Toy Truck
Located in STOKE ON TRENT, GB
Tri-Ang Circus Truck Toy
This bright blue and yellow mid-century Tri-ang Circus toy truck makes a fabulous display piece.
Made from tin, the windscreen is...
Category
Mid-20th Century Toys and Dolls
Materials
Tin
Beaded Ndebele Ceremonial Doll
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare imported commodity, glass beads have been a symbol of wealth and importance in south African cultures for centuries, and were exclusively distributed by the region's oba (king...
Category
Mid-20th Century South African Folk Art Toys and Dolls
Materials
Fabric, Cotton, Wood
Antique French Child's Size Scooter Made of Steel
Located in Sofia, BG
Child size scooter made of steel.
France, circa 1940.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Toys and Dolls
Materials
Steel
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.