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Toys and Dolls For Sale
Returnable Items Only
Sterling Silver Baby Rattler Teether
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A lovely baby gift or wedding gift. A sterling silver teddy beat with a wonderful teething ring with a rattler inside the bear.
Could, of course, be practical or as a decorative piece.
A sophisticated addition to any baby room, as a small collection of sterling and books.
We have found the price...
Category
Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls
Materials
Sterling Silver
American Country Painted and Carved Wooden Rocking Horse
Located in Queens, NY
American Country (20th Century) carved and painted double sided rocking horse.
Category
20th Century American Country Toys and Dolls
Materials
Paint, Wood
20 Vintage Madame Alexander 8” Dolls Restrung Collection
Located in Boca Raton, FL
20 Beautiful unique Vintage Madame Alexander 8” dolls, in great condition, all original dresses. Newly restrung. Great find for collectors.
Category
1960s American American Classical Vintage Toys and Dolls
Materials
Textile
Miniature Salesman's Sample Victorian Bureau Chest, American, circa 1890
Located in Incline Village, NV
This late 19th century miniature 3-drawer dresser with original mirror mounted above, was likely used as a salesman's sample by an itinerant sales person who traveled the countryside promoting his articles, usually by seeking out merchants to take orders based on this scaled down miniature bureau, or by leaving it on display in a merchant's establishment to take orders from that merchant's customers.
This American bureau...
Category
1890s American Victorian Antique Toys and Dolls
Materials
Oak
Cast Iron Mechanical Bulldog Bank, By J & E Stevens, 1890's, All Original
Located in Petaluma, CA
I am selling off my collection of mechanical banks, and this one was definitely one of my favorites. As I was taught by an expert in these banks over 40 years ago that "paint is the...
Category
1890s American Other Antique Toys and Dolls
Materials
Iron
Kokeshi Doushin or Child's Mind, by Takeda Masashi, 1960-70s, Japan
Located in Lyon, FR
Kokeshi "Doushin" aka "Esprit d'enfant", années 1960-1970, par Takeda Masashi. Une kokeshi que l'on adore pour ses formes rondes et sa simplicité presque rustique. Place belle est la...
Category
1960s Japanese Folk Art Vintage Toys and Dolls
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Wooden Rocking Elephant
Located in Doornspijk, NL
This stylized elephant is an original variation to the classical rocking horse.
It would be great fun for children to ride on its back (as you can see by its tail that has suffered ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls
Materials
Pine
1930s Skookum Native American Dolls Mix Match Set of 4
By Skookum
Located in Van Nuys, CA
The history of Skookum dolls starts with Mary McAboy filing two applications for patents for a doll or toy figure on November 29, 1913. After the popularity rose in 1920, They were factory-made dolls from the 1920s-1960s that resembled Native American people and were usually sold in tourist spots The word Skookum originated from the Chinook or Siwash traders of the American Northwest and has a few meanings. The main one attributed to the Skookum doll is Bully Good!
In this rare set, there are 4 Native American depicted dolls, 3 skookum, and one male figurine with an unknown background. These skookum dolls are suspected of being created in the early 1930s.
1- Figure of a woman and her baby on her back, with a wrapped blanket, flowered pants, and beaded mocassins 14in X 7in
1- A male figure wrapped/ clothed in fringed hide clothing. He has wooden moccasins worn over time (Hide is deteriorating due to age) 8in X 4w
1- Skookum doll wrapped with blanket, she is wrapped with cloth blanket and has a pink beaded necklace...
Category
1930s American Native American Vintage Toys and Dolls
Materials
Plastic
$901 Sale Price / set
36% Off
Unusual Continental Bisque Porcelain Automaton Figure
Located in London, GB
Unusual bisque porcelain automaton figure
Continental, circa 1900
Measures: Height 57cm, width 21cm, depth 21cm
This unusual doll takes the form ...
Category
Early 1900s European Antique Toys and Dolls
Materials
Porcelain, Fabric
A wooden sculpture depicting a prancing carousel horse, Italy 1750.
Located in Milan, IT
Italian wooden sculpture depicting a carousel horse launched in the act of ramping. Pale fruitwood. Modern metal base. The measurement refers to the horse only. Italy mid-18th century.
Category
Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Toys and Dolls
Materials
Metal
Minimalist Kokeshi attributed to Muhitsu Miyajima, Japan, 1970s
Located in Lyon, FR
Minimalist Kokeshi, attributed to Muhitsu Miyajima, made in the 1970s.
With its simplistic design, and its moveable head, it is perfect to be paired with our "Old Man Kokeshi", featu...
Category
1970s Japanese Japonisme Vintage Toys and Dolls
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century French Counter Bell in the Form of an Owl Head
Located in Middleburg, VA
Early 20th Century French Counter Bell in the Form of an Owl Head
This adorable counter bell is made from celluloid which was common for toys, combs and buttons during the early 20t...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Toys and Dolls
Materials
Plastic
Antique Schoenhut "Humpty Dumpty Collection" Giraffe Circus Toy c.1903-1935
By Schoenhut
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
Jointed wooden giraffe manufactured in the 1900s by the Schoenhut Piano Company as part of the Humpty Dumpty Circus collection. Made from c...
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Toys and Dolls
Materials
Leather, Wood, Paint
Rare Pedal Car Made by Pines, Italy, circa 1964
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A pedal car, metal and fiberglass construction. Well used but oozes plenty of charm, honest and unrestored pedal car, “Carrara” model, was realized by the world famous Pines Factory ...
Category
20th Century Italian Toys and Dolls
Materials
Fiberglass
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 Danish Kay Bojesen Guardsmen Soldier Royal Guard Figure 2 available
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
Wonderful Royal Guard soldier, designed and manufactured by Kay Bojesen, Denmark. Originally designed in the 1950s, these date from the 1960s and are good vintage editions. Articul...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls
Materials
Wood
Pair of Creative Kokeshi by Usaburo, Japan, 1990s
Located in Lyon, FR
Beautiful pair of Creative Kokeshi made in the 1990 by Usaburo.
Colorful and creative designs, with this peculiar haircut that is almost Usaburo's signature.
They have been each one ...
Category
1990s Japanese Japonisme Toys and Dolls
Materials
Wood, Paint
Luxurious Rabbit Teddy Bear, Made from Gold Fox, Finland
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Introducing an extraordinary piece that transcends the boundaries between plush toy and sculptural art: our meticulously crafted rabbit teddy bear, fashioned from genuine Finnish gold...
Category
2010s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Toys and Dolls
Materials
Fur
Vintage Inflatable Rubber Doll By Libuse Niklova, Czechoslovakia 1970s
Located in Zohor, SK
Rare and unique inflatable rubber doll designed by the queen of toys in Czechoslovakia - Libuse Niklova. Niklova was a leading toy designer in Czechoslovakia, working for Fatra compa...
Category
1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Toys and Dolls
Materials
Plastic
$270 Sale Price
50% Off
Rare Limited Edition Louis Vuitton "Doudou" Teddy Bear, c.2020
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
First seen on the Runway in 2004, the “DouDou” Teddy Bear is the only teddy bear created by Louis Vuitton in its 150 year history. The teddy was originally designed by Marc Jacobs for Louis Vuitton...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Toys and Dolls
Materials
Leather, Fabric
Early German Antique Wooden Painted Nutcracker By Ulbricht
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Classic German Nutcracker Figure from the 1930's. This nutcracker features a charming guy with a black top hat and a long nose similar to Pinocchio. ...
Category
Early 20th Century German Folk Art Toys and Dolls
Materials
Wood, Paint
Rare and Unusual 19th Century Louis XVI Style Dog/ Doll Bed or Baby Crib
Located in Buchanan, MI
Rare and unusual 19th century Louis XVI style dog/ doll bed or baby crib. The ultimate in luxury for your little furry friend.
Category
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Toys and Dolls
Materials
Walnut
Art Deco Bakelite "Fish Themed" Still Bank, American, circa 1930
Located in Incline Village, NV
This very unique still bank is a "must have" for the discerning still bank collector, in that it is made of bakelite, in addition to it having a fish theme; only a couple of other banks depict a fish. American and probably manufactured around circa 1930, (making it an Art Deco piece), this pre-war bank, though unmarked, is undoubtedly a bakelite product; that company having been formed in 1922, utilizing the discovery and patent of bakelite in 1907 and 1909 respectively. Art Deco collectors would find this piece highly decorative and "period" compatible.
This fish bank is in excellent and all original condition. The bank is rare in and of itself, but another element that makes it particularly scarce is the fact that, other than the old "knife in the slot" there was no way to remove the coins once the bank was filled without smashing it apart and destroying it. Great gift for that February/March pisces birthday.
Dimensions: 8 1/4" long x 5" high x 2 1/8" wide
Note:I am a leading specialist in the field of vintage coin banks...
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Toys and Dolls
Materials
Bakelite
Pair of Articulated Toys / Rabbit & Bear in Pale Oak by Kay Bojesen
By Kay Bojesen
Located in San Diego, CA
Great pair of articulated toys; both a rabbit and a bear by Kay Bojesen, circa 1990s. #2036
Kay Bojesen's toys are world-famous Classic for childre...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Toys and Dolls
Materials
Oak
$460 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Wood Boat Model
Located in New York, NY
Large wood boat model. Hand carved wooden tugboat. United States, Mid-20th Century.
Dimensions: 28” W x 8.5” D x 15” to tip of mast
*Set of 12 Africa...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Toys and Dolls
Materials
Wood
1850s Antique Wooden Rocking Horse for Children with Original Patina
Located in Marbella, ES
Charming vintage carved wooden rocking horse figurine with traces of original polychrome and attractive wear that accentuates its nostalgic character. It features a metal display bas...
Category
19th Century Spanish Antique Toys and Dolls
Materials
Iron
Antique Schoenhut "Humpty Dumpty Collection" Tiger Circus Toy c.1903-1935
By Schoenhut
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
Jointed wooden Tiger manufactured in the 1900s by the Schoenhut Piano Company as part of the "Humpty Dumpty Circus" collection. Made from c...
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Toys and Dolls
Materials
Leather, Wood, Paint
Vintage Cast Iron Book of Knowledge Mechanical Bank, Punch & Judy, 20th Century
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Hand-painted cast iron mechanical bank "Punch and Judy Bank."
A vintage book of knowledge Punch & Judy mechanical bank offers polychrome cast cons...
Category
Early 20th Century Taiwanese Folk Art Toys and Dolls
Materials
Iron
Exceptional Set of 24 Unique Hand-crafted Marionette Heads, Italy, 19th Century
Located in LEWES, GB
An extraordinary and exceptional museum-quality set of twenty four unique handcrafted Marionette puppet heads, Bergamo, Italy, 19th Century.
Hanging height of between 85cm and 1...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Toys and Dolls
Materials
Metal
Early 20th Century French Bentwood and Cane Child Chair Thonet Style
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a kid's room with this antique Art Deco child chair. Crafted in France circa 1920 in the matter of Michael Thonet, and made of bentwood, the baby chair...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Toys and Dolls
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
Vintage Wind-Up Toy, Circa 1950 "Smiling Boy Polishing Boots" Rare
Located in Incline Village, NV
This is a very rare toy that I have not seen an example of before, and judging by it's action and appearance, I would venture to say it is post war, probably made in Japan for the American market (boy looks very American). I have called it "Smiling Boy Polishing Boots" which resembles the clockwork movement. To operate: hold the toy in the left hand with thumb on chest and then; wind up attached original key with the right hand several times; and release. With a smiling face, the boy will roll his head back and forth, while diligently shining his black boots, using an up and down motion with his right hand. The toy works quite well and will go on for some time. It is made up of several materials. The head, hands, and shoes are made of composition; it has a tin body; the clothes jersey, hat, and "falling" trousers" are made of fabric. The toy is in good original condition; some wear to boy's hat and jersey in back (see images), a slight "bend" to tinplate in the rear; but for the most part, the toy is very sturdy, works well, has a nice appearance, and wonderful charisma.
This is a charming rare toy that operates as it should, and is a "must have" for collectors of post-war vintage wind up toys...
Category
1950s Japanese Folk Art Vintage Toys and Dolls
Materials
Composition, Tin
Vintage Handmade Bunny Rabbit Doll
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Rare unique handmade vintage Bunny Rabbit doll all dressed up in long cotton dress . Great collectible toy doll.
Category
1940s American American Craftsman Vintage Toys and Dolls
Materials
Textile
Set of 6 Rare French 19th Century Antique Doll Carriages
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Bought in the south of France this set of antique doll carriages are an enchanting collection with wooden handles, original paint, and working wh...
Category
19th Century French Antique Toys and Dolls
Materials
Metal
Artisan Toys Dolls 3 Little Piglets Stuffed Toys
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Artisan made handcrafted brocade beige textile stuffed figurines of 3 little piglets, with brass bells and bead eyes. Unique collectible toys.
Category
1990s American American Classical Toys and Dolls
Materials
Textile
$151 Sale Price / set
44% Off
Gama Fire Brigade Ladder Truck Tin Toy Car Vintage Germany 1945-49
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Gorgeous vintage sheet metal Toy car. Operated by a friction engine for ringing the bell. Functions include - mechanical ringing bell. In very good con...
Category
20th Century German Toys and Dolls
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
20th Century String Puppet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This oddly beautiful, in a tragic way, puppet was made somewhere in the 20th century, as we are uncertain of their specific creation date. The plexiglass case around them was custom made for them specially, and has kept them safe all these years. You are able to take the puppet out of the case and maneuver it around like any other string puppet. They are dressed in a white, silk suit with black pom poms decorating the gown. Their expression is dramatic in a way that you almost cannot tell what emotion they are expressing; it is up to your interpretation. Great as a collectors item.
PLEXIGLASS BOX Dimensions: 32.5"H x 10.5"W x 10.5"D
We do local delivery close or in Los Angeles for fee.
Will calculate shipping...
Category
Early 20th Century European Expressionist Toys and Dolls
Materials
Silk, Plexiglass
4 Vintage 1950s Teak Danish Viking Soldier Figures Mid-Century Collection
By Jacob Jensen
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Set of Four, incomplete. The shortest one is missing one arm and one spears. Another taller one is missing a spear. The tallest one is 5.25 inches tall.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Toys and Dolls
Materials
Teak
$396 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Vintage French White Metal Pedal Car, circa 1950s
Located in Sofia, BG
Rare large sized vintage pedal car in white metal with hot red seat. Very good condition.
France, circa 1950.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Toys and Dolls
Materials
Metal
$1,652 Sale Price
60% Off
Rare and Collectable Droopy and Girl by Demons & Merveilles Figurine Statue
Located in Sofia, BG
Figurine statue of Droopy and the Girl sitting on a bench by Demons & Merveilles.
Made in 2001 in its original box in perfect condition.
Perfect gift and a part of a large collection...
Category
Early 2000s American Toys and Dolls
Materials
Plastic
Dancer, Doll, 1950, Spanish
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Dancer, Doll, 1950, Spanish
Measures: H 33cm, L 23cm, P 17cm.
Category
1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Toys and Dolls
Materials
Fabric
Collection of (3) American Eskimo Children's Toys Two of Which are Identified
Located in Chicago, IL
Collection of (3) Native American Eskimo Toys. The kayaker in the middle is signed, "Andre Boucher", who was flat-plane woodcarver – trained at Sa...
Category
1940s American Folk Art Vintage Toys and Dolls
Materials
Fur, Hide, Cotton, Wood
Architectural Models Arms, Armor and Weapons Aviation Objects Books Collectible
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Antique French cage with singing automaton bird
This vintage French songbird mechanical automaton is a beautiful collectible that will add charm to any room. Made in France, it dates...
Category
19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Toys and Dolls
Materials
Metal
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 original condition, with minor we...
Category
1930s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Toys and Dolls
Materials
Canvas, Wood
Antique wooden Roulette game wheel with applied figures
Located in Milano, IT
Immerse yourself in the charm of a bygone era with this exquisite antique wooden game, a true testament to the beauty and craftsmanship of yesteryear. This extraordinary game feature...
Category
1830s Italian Neoclassical Antique Toys and Dolls
Materials
Metal
$2,401 Sale Price
20% Off
Designer Toy Ocellus by Michael Lau for Crazysmiles 2000
Located in Weesp, NL
Limited edition Designer toy 0602/1000 Ocellus designed in 2000 by Michael Lau for Crazysmiles. This rare piece comes with it's original box in great condi...
Category
Early 2000s Hong Kong Toys and Dolls
Materials
Plastic, Rubber
Japanese Art Deco Showa Period Hakata Ningyô of a Boy Holding a Fish, Ca. 1920
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Art Deco Showa Period Hakata Ningyô of a Boy Holding a Fish, Ca. 1920
Signed on the bottom.
DIMENSIONS
8” high x 7.5” wide ...
Category
1920s Japanese Japonisme Vintage Toys and Dolls
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Victorian Key Wind Mechanical Small Striped Cat Child's Toy, As Found
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique mechanical toy is unsigned, but presumed to have been made in Europe, possibly England or Austria in approximately 1880 and done in...
Category
Late 19th Century Austrian High Victorian Antique Toys and Dolls
Materials
Metal
Petite Devil Krampus Hand Puppet Toy, Antique Vintage Germany
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This is a wonderful depiction of Krampus or the devil puppet. The item is approximately 16 inches tall and has a fabric body to slip in with your hand. Height was measured from foot ...
Category
1930s Austrian Folk Art Vintage Toys and Dolls
Materials
Composition
American Mid-Century Modern Woodworking & Cane Handwoven Doll, Teddy Bear Bench
Located in Miami, FL
Doll or Teddy Bear Bench Mid-Century Modern American craftsman woodworking toy.
All handmade designed in Wood and Cane, simply lovely.
This is a fun...
Category
Late 20th Century American Rustic Toys and Dolls
Materials
Cane, Wood
Vintage Two-Seat Tricycle, Belgium, circa 1940
Located in Napa, CA
Vintage two-seat tricycle with leather seats and a spare tire mounted on the back. The turquoise tricycle has a round mirror on the handle bar. Tricycle is from Belgium and dates back to the 1940s. For decorative use only.
Plaque reads: Brights Mastermakers of Kid Rides.
Category
1940s Belgian Vintage Toys and Dolls
Materials
Metal
Mechanical Bank Speaking Dog By The Shepard Co Ca 1885; with Original Wooden Box
By Shepard Hardware Company
Located in Incline Village, NV
Manufactured in 1884 by the Shepard Hardware Company in Buffalo, New York, this cast iron mechanical bank measures 7 1/8" long and is in excellent all original condition and paint, especially considering that the Shepard Company did not use a primer rendering their surface more vulnerable than say, the Steven's Company. There is no touch up or repaint, and no restoration of any kind. Colors of bright red on the dress, flesh tones, tan colored dog, and maroon base are all very bright and crisp. The bank is accompanied by the original wooden box in which it was originally shipped; a very special find and charming piece of Americana. Rare to find the original box. The bank and box came directly from an estate and the original owner, and I have owned it since then for over 35 years. The theme of the bank depicts a young Victorian girl playing with her golden retriever. It is one of only four antique mechanical banks...
Category
19th Century American Folk Art Antique Toys and Dolls
Materials
Iron
Christmas Toys Santa Claus Christmas Miniature Tree w Lights
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Christmas Toys display of artisan made Christmas boot with miniature Christmas tree with lights battery operated, and Handcarved Wooden Santa Claus figu...
Category
1950s American American Classical Vintage Toys and Dolls
Materials
Wood
$380 Sale Price / set
60% Off
Mid-Century Coca Cola Delivery Truck by Buddy L, C1960
By Buddy L. 1
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous buddy L Coca Cola delivery truck with aluminum hand truck from the late fifties early sixties. One rear tire is smaller by not much, it's a little dif...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Toys and Dolls
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Vintage Tin Wind Up Toy "Boy Skier" by J. Chein & Co. American Circa 1950
Located in Incline Village, NV
Very nice condition all tin, vintage wind up toy by J. Chein Company, New York City, circa 1950, "Boy Skier"; in all original paint and lithography; in ...
Category
1950s American Folk Art Vintage Toys and Dolls
Materials
Tin
Wooden Wind-Up Double Decker Bus
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Charming painted wooden wind-up patinated white / red double-decker bus. Raw wood peeks through the original paint to make for a pleasing texture and patina. A compliment to bookshel...
Category
20th Century Folk Art Toys and Dolls
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century Auntie Sally English Parlour Game
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century Auntie Sally English parlour game
A rare early 20th Century example of an English hand-crafted Aunt Sally parlour game. Made from pine wood this item has 22 wooden throwing sticks, 1 aunt sally figure, several clay pipes...
Category
1920s British Late Victorian Vintage Toys and Dolls
Materials
Pine
Mid Century Modern Red Vintage Toy Pedal Car for Children 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid century modern red vintage pedal car, which was made of partially black, red brown and ivory lacquered tube steel base.
An amazing pedal car with...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Toys and Dolls
Materials
Steel
Vintage Wooden Factory Racing Car Art Toy Mold / Pattern
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage wooden factory car mold / pattern. Stamped "GS P7 -20-27".
Category
Early 20th Century North American Primitive Toys and Dolls
Materials
Wood
Les Simpsons Grande figurine de Krusty le clown Matt Groening Germany 1999
Located in London, England
Cette grande figurine de Krusty le Clown, créée par Matt Groening en 1999, est un véritable bijou pour les collectionneurs de "Les Simpsons". Mesurant 55 cm de haut et fabriquée en l...
Category
1990s German Modern Toys and Dolls
Materials
Latex
Japanese Puzzle Bank Portrays A Building Bank "National Savings Bank" Circa 1948
Located in Incline Village, NV
Quite an unusual piece for bank collectors or just for those seeking a unique collectible. This is a coin bank made of all wood; walnut and inlay here and there with a green painted ...
Category
1940s Japanese Folk Art Vintage Toys and Dolls
Materials
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.