Modern Toys and Dolls
MODERN STYLE
The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”
Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.
Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chair — crafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.
It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.
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Style: Modern
1960s Vintage Original Disney Snow White & Seven Dwarf Rubber Squeak Toy
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Vintage Set of Snow White and the seven Dwarf squeak rubber toy made by Ledraplastic Italy in the 1960s. These toys have a peculiar asymmetric position of the ears making it particul...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Toys and Dolls
Materials
Plastic, Rubber
Ferrari telephone , 80s Miami Vice Era Phone , Vintage Telephone , Collectible
Located in Milano, IT
Rare Ferrari Telefone / Decorative Object / Limited Edition piece of the 80's
It may not be white, but Miami Vice vibes are guaranteed with this funny and rare "Ferrari Testarossa" ...
Category
1980s Hong Kong Vintage Modern Toys and Dolls
Materials
Plastic
1980s Vintage Red PEZ Space Gun Candy Dispenser U. S. Pat. 3.370.746
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Stunning Pop Art PEZ dispenser from Austria. Made of plastic, circa 1980s. Marked made in Austria and US Pat. 3.370.746. Found at an estate sale in Vienn...
Category
1980s Austrian Vintage Modern Toys and Dolls
Materials
Plastic
Mint Complete 2004 First Series Scarygirl Vinyl Toy Set by Nathan Jurevicius
Located in Weesp, NL
An extraordinary opportunity to own the entire first series of Scarygirl designer vinyl figures, created by visionary Australian artist Nathan Jurevicius. This rare, complete set fro...
Category
Early 2000s Australian Modern Toys and Dolls
Materials
Plastic
Pop Art Niki de Saint Phalle Inflatable Plastic Snake Collectibles, France 1999
Located in Miami, FL
Pop art Niki de Saint Phalle double sided inflatable plastic Snake collectibles, France, 1999.
Swimming pool toys for happiness.
Never used, New out of the ...
Category
1990s French Modern Toys and Dolls
Materials
Plastic
Cashmere & Shearling Sheepskin Bear Plush by Muchi Decor, Made in Italy
Located in Poviglio, IT
This Collectible Cashmere Teddy Bear Plush was conceived by Muchi Decor as refined but light-hearted decoration for your room. This plush is made of real Cashmere fur with 100% natu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Toys and Dolls
Materials
Other
Shearling Sheepskin Bernese Mountain Dog Plush by Muchi Decor, Made in Italy
Located in Poviglio, IT
This Collectible Shearling fur Bernese Mountain Dog Plush was conceived by Muchi Decor as refined but light-hearted decoration for your room. Thi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Toys and Dolls
Materials
Other
1970s Vintage Pez Witch Candy Dispenser U.S, Pat. 2.620.061 No Feet
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Stunning Pop Art PEZ dispenser from Austria. Made of plastic, in the 1970s. Marked made in Austria and US Pat. 2.620.061. It is a No Feet dispenser. Found at an estate sale in Vienna...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Modern Toys and Dolls
Materials
Plastic
Pop Art Niki de Saint Phalle Inflatable Plastics Rhino Collectibles, France 1999
Located in Miami, FL
Pop Art Niki de Saint Phalle inflatable plastics Rhino collectibles, France, 1999.
Toys for happiness.
Category
1990s French Modern Toys and Dolls
Materials
Plastic
Vintage Toy Robot "Emigliio"
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Toy Robot: A Nostalgic Delight
Bring a touch of retro charm to your home with this delightful vintage toy robot. This charming mechanical companion, named Emiglio, is in wor...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Toys and Dolls
Materials
Plastic, Paint
1970s Vintage Pez Donald Duck Disney Candy Dispenser U.S Pat. 3.410.455 No Feet
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Stunning Pop Art PEZ dispenser from Austria. Made of plastic, in the 1970s. Marked US Pat. 3.410.455. It is a No Feet dispenser. Found at an estate sale in Vienna Austria. A nice add...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Modern Toys and Dolls
Materials
Plastic
1970s Vintage Pez Pig Disney Candy Dispenser U.S Pat. 2.620.061 No Feet, Austria
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Stunning Pop Art PEZ dispenser from Austria. Made of plastic, in the 1970s. Marked made in Austria and US Pat. 2.620.061. It is a No Feet dispenser. Found at an estate sale in Vienna...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Modern Toys and Dolls
Materials
Plastic
1970s Vintage Pez Panda Bear Candy Dispenser U.S Pat. 3.410.455 No Feet Austria
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Stunning Pop Art PEZ dispenser from Austria. Made of plastic, in the 1970s. Marked US Pat. 3.410.455. It is a No Feet dispenser. Found at an estate sale in Vienna Austria. A nice add...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Modern Toys and Dolls
Materials
Plastic
Shearling & American Beaver Turtle Plush by Muchi Decor, Made in Italy
Located in Poviglio, IT
This Collectible Shearling and South American Beaver Turtle Plush was conceived by Muchi Decor as refined but light-hearted decoration for your room. This plush is made of real shea...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Toys and Dolls
Materials
Other
Keith Haring Iconic Pop Shop Magnets, c. 1985 — Set of 6
Located in Chicago, IL
Keith Haring Iconic Pop Shop Magnets, c. 1985 — Set of 6
Sold at the Pop Shop in New York, c. 1986 (dated 1985). New and unopened, still sealed in the original plastic wrapping. Feat...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Toys and Dolls
Materials
Plastic
Rare Vintage 1980s Lenci Doll, Serial Number 46
Located in Plainview, NY
The Lenci doll is one of the most beautiful dolls ever made. This rare beautiful vintage original Lenci Doll from 1980s. The doll was purchased from the Nu...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Toys and Dolls
Materials
Fabric, Wool
1970s Vintage Red Pez Fireman Candy Dispenser U.S, Pat. 3.410.455 No Feet
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Stunning Pop Art PEZ dispenser from Austria. Made of plastic, in the 1970s. Marked made in Austria and US Pat. 3.410.455. It is a no feet dispenser. Foun...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Modern Toys and Dolls
Materials
Plastic
Rare Limited Edition Designer Toy Killjoy by Michael Lau
Located in Weesp, NL
Limited edition Designer toy Killjoy 0271/1000 designed in 2000 by Michael Lau for Crazysmiles. This rare piece comes with its original box in great condit...
Category
Early 2000s Hong Kong Modern Toys and Dolls
Materials
Plastic, Rubber
Hermanos Calavera Diablo in Oiled Walnut by Miguel and Ilse Silva for Wooda
Located in Omro, WI
These handsome but quirky brothers designed by Miguel and Ilse Silva for Wooda are the result of an engaging mix of personality, love, fun and mischievousness. Los Hermanos Calavera(...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Toys and Dolls
Materials
Wood, Hardwood, Walnut
Hermanos Calavera Jefe in Oiled Walnut by Miguel and Ilse Silva for Wooda
Located in Omro, WI
These handsome but quirky brothers designed by Miguel and Ilse Silva for Wooda are the result of an engaging mix of personality, love, fun and mischievousness. Los Hermanos Calavera ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Toys and Dolls
Materials
Hardwood, Maple, Oak, Walnut
1990s Stokke Norway Wood Rocking Horse Hippo by Wolfgang Rebentisch
By Stokke
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1990s Wood Rocking horse named Hippo Designed by Wolfgang Rebentisch for Stokke Norway
Award winning design
45 long x 11.5 d x 21.5
Original preowned vintage condition
Refer to all i...
Category
1990s Norwegian Modern Toys and Dolls
Materials
Wood
Rare VW Beetle Pedal Car by Pines
By Pines of America
Located in Highland, IN
Made by Pines of America Inc. of Fort Wayne, Indiana this exceptional vintage VW pedal car comes with its original cardboard box. These plastic pedal cars...
Category
1960s American Vintage Modern Toys and Dolls
Materials
Metal
Blu Marble and Art Glass Chess Game Set, Italy, circa 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An Italian marble and art glass chess game set, circa 1960s, Italy. Marble game board has a beautiful rare blue marble colors that include: white, and...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Toys and Dolls
Materials
Marble
Jaime Hayon Designer Toys — Set of 4 Unique Hand-Decorated “Onion” Figures
By Jaime Hayon
Located in Weesp, NL
An exceptionally rare collector’s set of four unique “Fuck the Human Race” vinyl figures, hand-decorated by acclaimed Spanish designer Jaime Hayon during the 2004 ToyCon in Hong Kong...
Category
Early 2000s Spanish Modern Toys and Dolls
Materials
Plastic
Hermanos Calavera Diablo in Oiled Mahogany by Miguel and Ilse Silva for Wooda
Located in Omro, WI
These handsome but quirky brothers designed by Miguel and Ilse Silva for Wooda are the result of an engaging mix of personality, love, fun and mischievousness. Los Hermanos Calavera(...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Toys and Dolls
Materials
Hardwood, Mahogany, Maple, Oak
Michael Lau “NY FAT Gardener London” – Urban Vinyl Art Toy (2003)
Located in Weesp, NL
Michael Lau “NY FAT Gardener London” – Urban Vinyl Art Toy (2003)
Designer: Michael Lau
Released by: Crazy Smiles, 2003
Height: 14 cm / 5.5 inches
Includes: 2 Crylon NY Fat spray...
Category
Early 2000s Chinese Modern Toys and Dolls
Materials
Plastic
Hermanos Calavera Conquistador in Oiled Mahogany by Miguel &Ilse Silva for Wooda
Located in Omro, WI
These handsome but quirky brothers designed by Miguel and Ilse Silva for Wooda are the result of an engaging mix of personality, love, fun and mischievousness. Los Hermanos Calavera(...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Toys and Dolls
Materials
Hardwood, Mahogany, Wood
“Mickey Mouse and the Ink Ghost” limited edition Leblon Delienne, Disney
By Walt Disney
Located in Valladolid, ES
Original and fun figure of Mickey Mouse and the Phantom Blot. Both pieces are made of resin, on a metal base. This is a limited and numbered edition, made in 2010 by the French firm ...
Category
2010s French Modern Toys and Dolls
Materials
Resin
Superior Lapin Husky Plush by Muchi Decor, Made in Italy
Located in Poviglio, IT
This Collectible Plush Husky Dog was conceived by Muchi Decor as refined but light-hearted decoration for your room. This plush is made of real Superior Lapin fur with 100% natural ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Toys and Dolls
Materials
Other
Hermanos Calavera Traicionera in Oiled Mahogany by Miguel & Ilse Silva for Wooda
Located in Omro, WI
These handsome but quirky brothers designed by Miguel and Ilse Silva for Wooda are the result of an engaging mix of personality, love, fun and mischievousness. Los Hermanos Calavera(...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Toys and Dolls
Materials
Hardwood, Mahogany, Maple, Oak
Beautiful Pez Dispenser Popart Clown Advertising Chalkboard Vintage Austria 1970
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Stunning Pop Art PEZ dispenser Advertising chalkboard from Austria. Made of plastic, circa 1970s. Found at an estate sale in Vienna Austria. A nice addit...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Toys and Dolls
Materials
Plastic
Hermanos Calavera Jefe in Oiled Mahogany by Miguel and Ilse Silva for Wooda
Located in Omro, WI
These handsome but quirky brothers designed by Miguel and Ilse Silva for Wooda are the result of an engaging mix of personality, love, fun and mischievousness. Los Hermanos Calavera ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Toys and Dolls
Materials
Hardwood, Mahogany, Maple, Oak
Hermanos Calavera, Traicionera in Walnut by Miguel and Ilse Silva
Located in Omro, WI
These handsome but quirky brothers designed by Miguel and Ilse Silva for Wooda are the result of an engaging mix of personality, love, fun and mischievousness. Los Hermanos Calavera(...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Toys and Dolls
Materials
Hardwood, Maple, Oak, Walnut
Hermanos Calavera Traicionera in Oiled Walnut by Miguel and Ilse Silva for Wooda
Located in Omro, WI
These handsome but quirky brothers designed by Miguel and Ilse Silva for Wooda are the result of an engaging mix of personality, love, fun and mischievousness. Los Hermanos Calavera(...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Toys and Dolls
Materials
Hardwood, Maple, Oak, Walnut
Large Rocking Elephant In Fiberglass Painted By Hand With Inset Resin Jewels
Located in Roma, RM
Eye catching and whimsical, this very limited edition elephant rocker is a spectacular showpiece. Lifelike down to its most minute details, this exquisite piece is equally at home in a child's room, living room or entryway. Made in Germany, between 2000 and 2010, the meticulously detailed elephant is cast in fiberglass which was then been painted by hand. The saddle as well as its straps are also finely detailed. The saddle is gilded, the silver neck and rear saddle straps embellished have a raised scalloped cording painted in antique gold. Inset in each scallop is a large faceted resin jewel alternating red and green. The rendering of the elephant's skin is painstakingly detailed both in the cast of the fiberglass as well as the hand painting. The elephant is mounted on hand forged and hand painted cast iron...
Category
Early 2000s German Modern Toys and Dolls
Materials
Resin, Fiberglass, Paint
Pippo Armando Testa - hippopotamus
Located in Lugo, IT
Hippopotamus Pippo by Armando Testa for Lines.
Good condition.
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Category
1950s Italian Vintage Modern Toys and Dolls
Materials
Plastic
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
Plush Bear with Built-in Hands-Free Telephone
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Teddy bear with built-in hands-free telephone. KC Bearifone II, produced by TeleConcepts Inc. in the 1990s. It's a hands-free telephone with a built-in loudspeaker, disguised as a doll, with a chequered waistcoat and pink bow tie...
Category
1990s Chinese Modern Toys and Dolls
Materials
Fabric, Plastic
Japanese modern black plastic videogame Formula 1 by Tomy Electronic, 1978
Located in MIlano, IT
Japanese modern black plastic videogame Formula 1 by Tomy Electronic, 1978
Electronic game or video game mod. Formula 1 rectangular in black and silver plastic. On the front there is...
Category
1970s Japanese Vintage Modern Toys and Dolls
Materials
Plastic
Contemporary by Las Animas Morloco Sculpture Toy Solid Wood
By Las Animas
Located in Seville, ES
Rocking toy in the form of a bull, a nod to our Iberian culture, where the bull and the horse are present in our imagination and form part of our tradition. A form that combines the ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Toys and Dolls
Materials
Wood
Modern toys and dolls for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Modern toys and dolls for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage toys and dolls created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include more furniture and collectibles, decorative objects, folk art and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with plastic, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern toys and dolls made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original toys and dolls, popular names associated with this style include Ilse Silva, Miguel Silva, Wooda, and Muchi Decor by LA-RI S.r.l.. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for toys and dolls differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $120 and tops out at $27,652 while the average work can sell for $865.