Toys and Dolls
Mid-20th Century American American Classical Toys and Dolls
Metal
1940s American American Classical Vintage Toys and Dolls
Metal
1830s Italian Neoclassical Antique Toys and Dolls
Metal
1880s American American Classical Antique Toys and Dolls
Iron
19th Century American American Classical Antique Toys and Dolls
Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century American Classical Toys and Dolls
Mohair, Hardwood
20th Century Unknown Rococo Toys and Dolls
Silver
Early 20th Century American Classical Toys and Dolls
Hardwood
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Toys and Dolls
Late 20th Century Italian Toys and Dolls
Mahogany
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Toys and Dolls
Plastic
19th Century Romanian Folk Art Antique Toys and Dolls
Wood, Lacquer
Mid-19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Toys and Dolls
Wood
1960s Swedish Folk Art Vintage Toys and Dolls
Wood
Mid-20th Century Japanese Folk Art Toys and Dolls
Tin
19th Century Federal Antique Toys and Dolls
Brass
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls
Steel
Mid-20th Century French Industrial Toys and Dolls
Metal
19th Century Victorian Antique Toys and Dolls
Marble, Brass
Early 20th Century French Industrial Toys and Dolls
Metal
1890s American Country Antique Toys and Dolls
Iron
Early 20th Century English American Classical Toys and Dolls
Metal
Early 20th Century American Classical Toys and Dolls
Hardwood
Mid-20th Century American Classical Toys and Dolls
Pewter
19th Century American American Classical Antique Toys and Dolls
Fabric, Wood
1920s American American Classical Vintage Toys and Dolls
Iron
Late 20th Century American Classical Toys and Dolls
Metal
Early 20th Century German Neoclassical Toys and Dolls
Wood
19th Century American Classical Antique Toys and Dolls
Walnut
1960s American Neoclassical Vintage Toys and Dolls
Sterling Silver, Steel
1980s Dutch American Classical Vintage Toys and Dolls
Fabric
Mid-20th Century American Classical Toys and Dolls
Wood
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Toys and Dolls
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.