Toys and Dolls
1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Toys and Dolls
Paper
Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls
Iron
1970s American Folk Art Vintage Toys and Dolls
Iron
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Toys and Dolls
Wicker, Cane, Rattan
1970s American Vintage Toys and Dolls
Plastic
1990s Philippine Toys and Dolls
Acrylic
1970s American Folk Art Vintage Toys and Dolls
Iron
2010s Danish Bauhaus Toys and Dolls
Chrome, Aluminum
Early 1900s Other Antique Toys and Dolls
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American American Craftsman Toys and Dolls
Copper
1980s Lebanese Vintage Toys and Dolls
Paper
2010s Danish Bauhaus Toys and Dolls
Chrome
1930s Indonesian Vintage Toys and Dolls
Leather, Teak
1970s Swiss Vintage Toys and Dolls
Fruitwood
1960s Swedish Folk Art Vintage Toys and Dolls
Wood
Late 19th Century Swiss Antique Toys and Dolls
Rosewood
1920s French Vintage Toys and Dolls
Metal
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Toys and Dolls
Metal
20th Century American Country Toys and Dolls
Paint, Wood
1970s Unknown Modern Vintage Toys and Dolls
Metal
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Toys and Dolls
Lucite
1980s American Folk Art Vintage Toys and Dolls
Aluminum
Late 20th Century German Toys and Dolls
Metal
1970s Czech Other Vintage Toys and Dolls
Metal
1970s American Folk Art Vintage Toys and Dolls
Iron
1970s Vintage Toys and Dolls
1990s Unknown Modern Toys and Dolls
Brass
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Toys and Dolls
Cut Steel
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Toys and Dolls
Naugahyde, Faux Leather
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.