Toys and Dolls
1990s Italian Modern Toys and Dolls
Plastic, Paper
1990s Italian Modern Toys and Dolls
Plastic, Paper
1990s Italian Modern Toys and Dolls
Plastic, Paper
1990s Italian Modern Toys and Dolls
Plastic, Paper
1910s German Art Nouveau Vintage Toys and Dolls
Glass
1910s German Vintage Toys and Dolls
Composition
1910s German Vintage Toys and Dolls
Composition
1910s German Vintage Toys and Dolls
Composition
1910s German Vintage Toys and Dolls
Composition
1910s German Vintage Toys and Dolls
Composition
1910s German Vintage Toys and Dolls
Composition
1990s Norwegian Modern Toys and Dolls
Wood
1910s German Vintage Toys and Dolls
Composition
1910s German Art Nouveau Vintage Toys and Dolls
Glass
1910s French Folk Art Vintage Toys and Dolls
Pottery
1990s Toys and Dolls
Fabric, Plastic
1910s German Art Nouveau Vintage Toys and Dolls
Fabric, Fur, Wool, Glass, Wood
1910s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Toys and Dolls
Metal
1910s Late Victorian Vintage Toys and Dolls
Ceramic, Fabric, Hardwood
1990s French Modern Toys and Dolls
Plastic
1990s German Other Toys and Dolls
Fabric
1990s Philippine Toys and Dolls
Acrylic
1990s American Toys and Dolls
Plastic
1910s German Folk Art Vintage Toys and Dolls
Tin
1990s French Toys and Dolls
Metal
1910s German Folk Art Vintage Toys and Dolls
Tin
1990s French Modern Toys and Dolls
Plastic
1910s French Victorian Vintage Toys and Dolls
Paper
1910s European Arts and Crafts Vintage Toys and Dolls
Copper
1910s English Edwardian Vintage Toys and Dolls
Wood
1910s American Folk Art Vintage Toys and Dolls
Iron
1990s American Toys and Dolls
Paper
1910s German Folk Art Vintage Toys and Dolls
Wood
1910s North American Vintage Toys and Dolls
Iron
1910s English Folk Art Vintage Toys and Dolls
Tin
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.