Items Similar to Swedish Folk Wooden Dala Pig Toy, circa 1960
- Want more images or videos?Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 14
Swedish Folk Wooden Dala Pig Toy, circa 1960
$488.12
$610.1520% Off
About the Item
Handpainted Swedish wooden traditional Dala pig toy.
Designed by Nils Olsson in Sweden, circa 1960.
Materials:
Wood
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
The Dala Horse (Dalahast) story dates back many hundreds of years to an area in central Sweden. In the Dalarna region, somewhere between Borlanga/Falun and Mora, the tales and historical significance of our little wooden friend exists. Carved out of scraps of wood by tradesmen, the Dala Horse embodies a part of Sweden's National heritage and is one of the icons of Sweden.
There is legend that the Dala Horse became the National toy in 1716 after Swedish soldiers fighting under King Charles XII were forced to seek quarters in the homes in the Dalarna region. The winter months were brutal in central Sweden and food was limited. Many of the men had left their vocation (wood craftsmen) to take part in war throughout Europe. The nights were cold and long and to pass the time, many of them would carve animals out of wood. They carved many types of animal figures including roosters and pigs but the most notable was the horse. The horse became the sign of good luck and these carvings were often given as gifts for their hosts for food or payment for room and board.
The Dala Horse has a sentimental, warm place in the hearts of many Scandinavians. Even today the horse represents qualities such as strength, faithfulness, wisdom and dignity. In rustic culture, if a farm had a horse it was a great help in supporting the family. Mora, Sweden's at the center of the Dalarna Province and at the center of the Dala Horse craft. The horse was the secure helpful friend in the field, the farm and provided transportation to the mill and the church. Many farms could not afford a horse and it is said that it was probably a farmer who realized he would never be able to afford his own horse so he created his dream horse out of wood. With knife and hand he gave the Dala Horse form and paint for decoration.
- Creator:Nils Olsson (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 3.55 in (9 cm)Width: 5.52 in (14 cm)Depth: 1.97 in (5 cm)
- Style:Folk Art (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1960
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Barcelona, ES
- Reference Number:
Shipping & Returns
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Ships From: Barcelona, Spain
- Return Policy
A return for this item may be initiated within 1 day of delivery.
1stDibs Buyer Protection Guaranteed
If your item arrives not as described, we’ll work with you and the seller to make it right. Learn More
About the Seller
4.9
Gold Seller
These expertly vetted sellers are highly rated and consistently exceed customer expectations.
Established in 2015
1stDibs seller since 2015
1,257 sales on 1stDibs
Typical response time: 5 hours
More From This SellerView All
- Set of 5 Swedish Folk Wooden Dala Horse Toys, circa 1960By Nils OlssonLocated in Barcelona, BarcelonaSet of 5 handpainted Swedish wooden traditional Dala horse toy. Designed by Nils Olsson in Sweden, circa 1960. Materials: Wood In original condition, with minor wear consistent wit...Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Folk Art Toys and Dolls
MaterialsWood
$3,283 Sale Price / set20% Off - Set of 4 Swedish Folk Wooden Dala Horse Toys, Circa 1960By Nils OlssonLocated in Barcelona, BarcelonaSet of 4 hand-painted Swedish wooden traditional Dala horse toy. Designed by Nils Olsson in Sweden, circa 1960. Materials: Wood In original condition, with minor wear consist...Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Folk Art Toys and Dolls
MaterialsWood
$2,751 Sale Price / item20% Off - Set of 5 Swedish Folk Wooden Dala Horse Toys, circa 1960By Nils OlssonLocated in Barcelona, BarcelonaSet of 5 handpainted Swedish wooden traditional Dala horse toy. Designed by Nils Olsson in Sweden, circa 1960. Materials: Wood In original condition, with minor wear consistent wit...Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Folk Art Toys and Dolls
MaterialsWood
$3,283 Sale Price / item20% Off - Swedish Folk Wooden Horse Toy, circa 1920Located in Barcelona, BarcelonaSwedish wooden horse toy by unknown manufacturer, Sweden, circa 1920. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. Materi...Category
Vintage 1920s Swedish Folk Art Toys and Dolls
MaterialsWood
$399 Sale Price20% Off - Antique Traditional Japanese Kite, circa 1940Located in Barcelona, BarcelonaAntique traditional Japanese kite. By unknown manufacturer from Japan, circa 1940. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful pati...Category
Vintage 1940s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Toys
MaterialsPaper
$878 Sale Price20% Off - Antique Cork Construction Set Game, circa 1930Located in Barcelona, BarcelonaAntique cork construction game. By unknown manufacturer from Spain, circa 1930. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. ...Category
Vintage 1930s European Mid-Century Modern Toys
MaterialsCork
$492 Sale Price20% Off
People Also Browsed
- Swedish Folk Wooden Horse Toy, circa 1920Located in Barcelona, BarcelonaSwedish wooden horse toy by unknown manufacturer, Sweden, circa 1920. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. Materi...Category
Vintage 1920s Swedish Folk Art Toys and Dolls
MaterialsWood
$399 Sale Price20% Off - Set of 4 Swedish Folk Wooden Dala Horse Toys, Circa 1960By Nils OlssonLocated in Barcelona, BarcelonaSet of 4 hand-painted Swedish wooden traditional Dala horse toy. Designed by Nils Olsson in Sweden, circa 1960. Materials: Wood In original condition, with minor wear consist...Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Folk Art Toys and Dolls
MaterialsWood
$2,751 Sale Price / item20% Off - Set of 5 Swedish Folk Wooden Dala Horse Toys, circa 1960By Nils OlssonLocated in Barcelona, BarcelonaSet of 5 handpainted Swedish wooden traditional Dala horse toy. Designed by Nils Olsson in Sweden, circa 1960. Materials: Wood In original condition, with minor wear consistent wit...Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Folk Art Toys and Dolls
MaterialsWood
$3,283 Sale Price / set20% Off - Rare Large Vintage Swedish Dala Rooster Chicken by Nils Olsson, Sweden Folk ArtBy Nils OlssonLocated in Nuernberg, DEThis offer is for a Swedish Dala rooster Chicken by Nils Olsson. It is hand carved painted wood. Nice display item for every room.Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
MaterialsWood, Paint
- 19th Century Folk Art Child’s English Horse ToyLocated in London, GBA handmade late 19th century Folk Art child’s simply formed horse toy, circa 1880 made from scratch and materials including faux leather seat cover, wooden sectioned form, cast metal...Category
Antique 1880s British Folk Art Toys
MaterialsWood
You May Also Like
- Rare Antique Wooden Child's Ride on Wooden Toy Boat by Nautilus Toy Co. LondonLocated in Buffalo, NYRare antique wooden child's ride on wooden toy boat by Nautilus Toy Co. London wonderful Folk Art object. 1920s ride on toy made by the Nautilus Toy Company, all wood construction, b...Category
Vintage 1920s English Folk Art Toys and Dolls
MaterialsMetal
- 19th Century Folk Art Child’s English Horse ToyLocated in London, GBA handmade late 19th century Folk Art child’s simply formed horse toy, circa 1880 made from scratch and materials including faux leather seat cover, wooden sectioned form, cast metal...Category
Antique 1880s British Folk Art Toys
MaterialsWood
- American Pottery Pig Bank, Circa 1880'sLocated in Incline Village, NVAmerican pottery still bank in the shape of a pig, used for saving coins (usually pennies) to encourage children the importance of thrift. Pottery still banks are somewhat scarce sin...Category
Antique 1880s American Folk Art Toys
MaterialsPottery
- Antique Americana Folk Art Stuffed Horse Pull Toy Platform CartLocated in Dayton, OHAntique Americana black and white spotted stuffed horse wheeled pull toy. Mounted to a pine base. Measures: 16".Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art Toys
MaterialsFabric, Pine
- American Tin Toy, Clockwork Carousel, circa 1895Located in Incline Village, NVAmerican clockwork Carousel Toy made of tin; hand-painted in bright colors of reds, green, yellow, and blue. Wind-up mechanism is in perfect working condition and carousel goes round...Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Toys
MaterialsTin
- Vintage French Toy "Les Acrobates", circa 1920By G. DoloyLocated in Incline Village, NVRare 100 year old French toy in it's original box depicting two acrobats attached to a wire frame with brown barrel weights, cascading down a green metal ladder. Once assembled (loop...Category
Vintage 1920s French Folk Art Toys
MaterialsTin
Recently Viewed
View MoreThe 1stDibs Promise
Learn MoreExpertly Vetted Sellers
Confidence at Checkout
Price-Match Guarantee
Exceptional Support
Buyer Protection
Trusted Global Delivery
More Ways To Browse
Childrens Furniture And Toys
Collecting Vintage Toys
Vintage Toys And Collectibles
Vintage Children Toys
Vintage Toys And Dolls
Wood Doll
Vintage Wood Dolls
Hand Painted Childrens Furniture
Retro 1960 Dolls
Wooden Toys Used
Wooden Doll
Vintage Toy Art Collectibles
Vintage Toys Art Collectibles
Wooden Retro Toys
Retro Wooden Toys
Painted Wooden Dolls
Vintage Wooden Childrens Toys
Wooden Dolls Retro