Toys and Dolls
Mid-20th Century Belgian Art Deco Toys and Dolls
Canvas, Plaster, Wood
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Toys and Dolls
Metal, Steel
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Toys and Dolls
Steel
1930s Art Deco Vintage Toys and Dolls
Tin
Early 20th Century German Art Deco Toys and Dolls
Metal
1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Toys and Dolls
Wood
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Toys and Dolls
Velvet
Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Toys and Dolls
Mohair, Cotton, Glass
Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Toys and Dolls
Metal
Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Toys and Dolls
Velvet, Straw, Glass
1930s English Art Deco Vintage Toys and Dolls
Wood
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Toys and Dolls
Steel
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Toys and Dolls
Metal
Early 20th Century German Art Deco Toys and Dolls
Pine, Paper
1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Toys and Dolls
Metal
2010s German Art Deco Toys and Dolls
Gold
2010s German Art Deco Toys and Dolls
Gold
2010s German Art Deco Toys and Dolls
Gold
2010s German Art Deco Toys and Dolls
Gold
2010s German Art Deco Toys and Dolls
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Toys and Dolls
Gold
Mid-20th Century Dutch Art Deco Toys and Dolls
Plaster, Wood
Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Toys and Dolls
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Toys and Dolls
Metal
1930s European Art Deco Vintage Toys and Dolls
Metal
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Toys and Dolls
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century German Art Deco Toys and Dolls
Tin
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Toys and Dolls
Cane, Bentwood
Mid-20th Century Belgian Art Deco Toys and Dolls
Tin
Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Toys and Dolls
Fabric, Wood
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Toys and Dolls
Metal
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Toys and Dolls
Steel
1930s Scandinavian Art Deco Vintage Toys and Dolls
Wood
Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Toys and Dolls
Ceramic
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Toys and Dolls
Bronze
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Toys and Dolls
Steel
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Toys and Dolls
Tin
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Toys and Dolls
Wood
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Toys and Dolls
Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Toys and Dolls
Leather, Velvet, Straw, Glass
Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Toys and Dolls
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Toys and Dolls
Paper
Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Toys and Dolls
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Toys and Dolls
Ceramic
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Toys and Dolls
Bakelite
Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Toys and Dolls
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Toys and Dolls
Ceramic
1920s Art Deco Vintage Toys and Dolls
Leather
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Toys and Dolls
Metal
Early 20th Century Japanese Art Deco Toys and Dolls
Metal, Other
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.