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German World War I Sniper Soldier Windup Tin Toy. German, Circa 1920
Located in Incline Village, NV
authenticity of antique and vintage toys and children's playthings; important considering the fakes and
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Vintage 1920s German Folk Art Toys and Dolls
Materials
Tin
19th Century Rocking Horse
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Painted, very lovely wooden Rocking Horse with real horsehair from around 1850
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Antique 19th Century Danish Folk Art Toys and Dolls
Materials
Wood
Small 19th Century Wooden Toy Dog
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Small 19th c. Wooden Toy Dog
Category
Antique 19th Century Danish Folk Art Toys and Dolls
Materials
Wood
Victorian Antique English Dollhouse
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Victorian antique English dollhouse found in the town of Leek, England. One of our favorite English antique dealers came up with this very original English dollhouse, still with its ...
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Antique Early 1900s English Folk Art Toys and Dolls
"Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" Bisque Figures Play Set, circa 1938
By Walt Disney
Located in Incline Village, NV
bisque and played with by children, this set is in unusually outstanding condition with the original
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20th Century American Folk Art Toys and Dolls
Child
s Rocking Chair
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
The only real antique bent willow original paint child’s rocking chair I have ever seen, let alone in such nice original unrestored condition. The perfect child’s room decorative acc...
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Vintage 1910s American Folk Art Toys and Dolls
"Trick Drawer" Wooden Mechanical Bank of Unusual Variation, circa 1895
Located in Incline Village, NV
Fancy wooden "Trick Drawer" mechanical bank; one of a kind. Circa 1895.
Same principal as smaller documented trick drawer banks ("end drawer" and "side drawer") but larger, better...
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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Toys and Dolls
Materials
Wood
Vintage Wooden Derby Horse Toy, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Spanish wooden hobby horse toy.
by unknown manufacturer, Spain, circa 1950.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
Mate...
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Vintage 1950s Spanish Folk Art Toys and Dolls
Materials
Wood
Vintage Tin Wind-up Toy "Doughboy" by J.Chein Company. American Circa 1930
By J. Chein
Co.
Located in Incline Village, NV
qualified to guarantee and present the authenticity of antique and vintage toys and children's playthings
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Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Toys and Dolls
Materials
Tin
Vintage Toy Wind-Up Dump Truck by The Marx Toy Company, N.Y. American Circa 1930
By Louis Marx and Company
Located in Incline Village, NV
and children's playthings; important considering the fakes and reproductions in the marketplace. My
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Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Toys and Dolls
Materials
Tin
Vintage Toy Wind-Up Speed Boat with Driver by Lindstrom Toy Co., American 1933
By Lindstrom Tool
Toy Company 1
Located in Incline Village, NV
NOT faded and has a lovely surface. For the toy or nautical collector, this item of folk art would
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Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Toys and Dolls
Materials
Tin
Mechanical Bank "Novelty Bank", circa 1873 (Brown Version)
By J.
E. Steven
s Company
Located in Incline Village, NV
"Novelty Bank" was manufactured by the prolific maker of mechanical banks, the J. & E. Steven's Company in Cromwell, Connecticut in 1873. It is made of cast iron and measures
4 1/4" ...
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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Toys and Dolls
Materials
Iron
Mechanical Bank "Eagle and Eaglets" circa 1883
By J.
E. Steven
s Company
Located in Incline Village, NV
Americana as depicted by the American eagle makes this a cross collectible item for both bank collectors and those who collect period Americana. Manufactured in 1883 by the J. & E. ...
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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Toys and Dolls
Materials
Iron
Mechanical Bank "Organ Bank, Medium, " circa 1881
Located in Incline Village, NV
Manufactured in 1881 by the Kyser & Rex Co. in Frankford, Pennsylvania, this cast iron mechanical bank is in excellent all original condition and paint. It consists of six pieces; fo...
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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Toys and Dolls
Materials
Iron
Mechanical Bank "Home Bank" Without Dormers, circa 1872
By J.
E. Steven
s Company
Located in Incline Village, NV
This is a very "early" post-Civil War cast iron mechanical bank and difficult to find. It was manufactured in 1872 by the J. & E. Steven's Company, in Cromwell, Connecticut. It was m...
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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Toys and Dolls
Materials
Iron
"Eiffel Tower" Cast Iron Still Bank, Rare Variation, circa 1890
Located in Incline Village, NV
This is the very rare (taller) version of "Eiffel Tower" still bank, listed on page 112 in Andy Moore's "The Penny Bank Book" as an "F" rated bank, whic...
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Antique 19th Century British Folk Art Toys and Dolls
Materials
Iron
Large Folky Handmade Caboose-Form Toy Box
Located in New York, NY
Charming handmade toy storage box. The roof opens to revel space for toy, or whatever you'd like to store. Minor wood elements missing ( one step platform ).
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Vintage 1950s American Folk Art Toys and Dolls
Materials
Plywood
Wooden Wind-Up Double Decker Bus
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Charming painted wooden wind-up patinated white / red double-decker bus. Raw wood peeks through the original paint to make for a pleasing texture and patina. A compliment to bookshel...
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20th Century Folk Art Toys and Dolls
Materials
Wood
Prisoner of War Domino
Located in London, GB
19th century Mutton Bone Prisoner of War Domino Set and Case
Dated from the mid to late 19th century this set of 24 encased dominos are made from mutton bone and handcrafted by pris...
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Antique 1880s French Folk Art Toys and Dolls
Materials
Bone
Mechanical Bank "Magic Bank, " circa 1876
Located in Incline Village, NV
Manufactured in 1876 by the J. & E. Steven's Company in Cromwell, Connecticut, this cast iron bank measures 4 3/4" long x 5 1/4" high. It is in excellent all original condition and p...
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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Toys and Dolls
Materials
Iron
Personage
By Karel Appel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
. Cobra members were inspired by folk art, children’s creativity, and primitivism. Because of their use of
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1960s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Oil Crayon
$11,500
Antique French Marionette
Located in Houston, TX
We found this colorful 19th century French marionette in Rouen France. The puppet, and its art form
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Folk Art Toys and Dolls
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Set of 3 Early 20th Century French Hand carved Puppet Heads
Located in London, GB
Set of 3 early 20th century hand carved puppet heads
A set of 3 hand carved early 20th century puppet heads, of French origin their examples would have been part of a larger group...
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Vintage 1950s French Folk Art Toys and Dolls
Materials
Pine
German Handcarved Pine 19th Century Treen Noah’s Ark
Located in London, GB
19th century Treen Noah’s Ark
We are proud to offer a rare example of a 19th century pine wood hand carved treen Noah’s ark. Untouched and in original condition. 41 pieces in total,...
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Antique 1890s German Folk Art Toys and Dolls
Materials
Pine
Rare Napoleonic Prisoner of War Articulated Figure
Located in London, GB
Rare Napoleonic Prisoner of War Articulated Figure
One of the rarest examples we have been fortunate enough to uncover. Made from mutton bone and hand carved with some delightful...
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Antique 19th Century French Folk Art Toys and Dolls
Materials
Bone
19th Century Folkart Erzgebirge German Noah’s Ark
Located in London, GB
Erzgebirge German Noah’s Ark 82
A wonderful example of a 19th century Erzgebirge German Noah’s Ark, With 82 assorted hand carved figures. A completely untouched example with aged ...
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Antique 1890s German Folk Art Toys and Dolls
Materials
Pine
18th Century Naples Italy nativity figure
Located in London, GB
18th Century Naples, Italy nativity figure
A larger than normal late 18th Century Italian nativity figure. Hand carved articulated pine joint limbs, covered in hessian filled perio...
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Antique 18th Century Italian Folk Art Toys and Dolls
Materials
Pine
Petite Bone Carving of an Indian Soldier
Located in Chicago, IL
This early 20th century figurine is hand-carved of bone to depict an Indian soldier holding a musket rifle. Modeled after Sowar cavalrymen who served under the British East India Com...
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20th Century Indian Folk Art Toys and Dolls
Materials
Bone, Paint
Early 20th Century English Fairground Mechanical Animated Shooting Target
Located in London, GB
example of English fairground art in our humble opinion.
Size in inches: H 27” x W 20” x D 7”
Units: 1
Category
Early 20th Century British Folk Art Toys and Dolls
Materials
Metal
Collection of Vintage Toy Cars
Located in Redding, CT
Collection of vintage toy cars. 28 total. It includes a large green tin litograph Friction Marx V89 toy convertible Car. An iron Hubley roadster in orange and a 1950s futuristic car ...
Category
Vintage 1950s Folk Art Toys and Dolls
Materials
Metal, Iron, Tin
Antique Christmas Tree Stand in Original Painted Cast Iron, circa 1900
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A small square Christmas tree stand in original painted cast iron from circa 1900s. Decorated with snow covered trees and angels carrying a red candle. With the screw to hold the tre...
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Early 20th Century European Folk Art Toys and Dolls
Materials
Iron
Early 20th Century Original Mr Jolliboy Dancing Doll, circa 1915
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century original Mr Jolliboy dancing doll circa 1915
We are proud to offer an original circa 1915- 1920 Mr Jolliboy dancing doll, advertised originally by Gamages in 1910...
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Vintage 1910s British Folk Art Toys and Dolls
Materials
Wood
Large Oversized Cast Iron "Hook and Ladder" by Dent
Rare
, American, Circa 1905
Located in Incline Village, NV
Large cast iron, horse drawn fire toys (referred to as oversized) are much sought after by collectors. The piece becomes more in demand when it is all original, because of the abuse ...
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Antique Early 1900s American Folk Art Toys and Dolls
Materials
Iron
Black and yellow kimono kokeshi by Bitoku, 1970s, Japan
Located in Lyon, FR
Kokeshi à kimono jaune et noir, des années 1970, par Bitoku. Une kokeshi rare avec un joli visage souriant, des couleurs chaleureuses et un délicat travail de sculpture et peinture. ...
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Vintage 1970s Japanese Folk Art Toys and Dolls
Materials
Wood, Paint
Standing Wooden Sea Shell Encrusted Photo Frame for 4" x 6" Photo
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
coastal piece of folk art and we know it will be fabulous on a bookshelf, side table, or credenza
Category
20th Century American Folk Art Picture Frames
Materials
Shell, Glass, Wood
Vintage Sailor
s Style Macrame
Rope Mirror
Located in Nantucket, MA
Intricate knotwork frame in great condition. Can be hung either vertically or horizontally.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Picture Frames
COBRA-inspired Tapestry:
Secrets from the Earth
s Depths
by Poul Holsby, 1972
Located in Stockholm, SE
, Brussels, and Amsterdam. The movement focused on spontaneity, children's drawings, folk art, and primitive
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Tapestries
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Swedish Antique Folk Art Children
s Chair
Located in Kramfors, SE
Unusual antique children’s chair in folk art from Northern Sweden. The chair is from the mid 1800s
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Children s Furniture
Materials
Pine
Antique Northern Swedish Genuine Primitive Small Folk Art Children
s Chair
Located in Kramfors, SE
Unusual primitive children’s chair in folk art from northern Sweden. The chair is made around 1820
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Children s Furniture
Materials
Pine
Folk Art Amish Farm Scene by Dolores Hackenberger
Located in Brooklyn, NY
scene with children playing. Masterful work of folk art, rich in both color and spirit. Signed "Dolores
Category
Vintage 1970s American Folk Art Paintings
Materials
Paint
Children
s Miniature Carousel Motorbike, circa 1940s-1950s, France
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Child / kids size miniature motorbike, circa 1940s-1950s. From an early French children's carousel
Category
Early 20th Century French Folk Art Toys
Materials
Metal
Early 19th Century English Naive School Painting of Children
Located in Wiscasset, ME
Charming early 19th century British folk art painting of two happy children in a landscape. Oil on
Category
Antique Early 19th Century British Folk Art Paintings
Materials
Paint
Red Antique Children’s Tricycle Horse Denmark 19th Century
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Antique Children’s tricycle horse of red painted wood
$125 flat rate front door delivery includes
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Antique Late 19th Century Danish Folk Art Toys
Materials
Wood
American Stacking Blocks Depicting Children
s Nursery Rhymes, circa 1939
By Sam
l Gabriel Sons
Co. 1
Located in Incline Village, NV
fading, no loose paper and no tape repairs. Wear to some of the edges (see images). Children would have
Category
Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Toys
Materials
Paper
18thc Original Surface Children
s Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing child's chair in original worn surface paint is in good condition given the age of the chair. Fantastic patina minor breaks in the hand woven seat, consistent from age a...
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Antique Late 18th Century American Country More Folk Art
Materials
Wood
When Children Are Present Vintage Sign
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique vintage sign that reads WHEN CHILDREN ARE PRESENT. White sign with black lettering and trim
Category
Vintage 1970s American Signs
Materials
Steel
Vintage
Slow Children" Los Angeles Road Sign
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Los Angeles 'Slow Children" sign. Yellow background with faded black lettering. Great
Category
Vintage 1970s American Signs
Materials
Steel
Large 19th Century Collection of Childrens Blocks
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing collection of hand-painted and carved children blocks are in good as found condition
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Country Toys
Materials
Pine
Guatemalan Child
s Chair, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Crafted in the early 20th century, this petite Guatemalan children's chair charms with its playful
Category
Early 20th Century Guatemalan Folk Art Children s Furniture
Materials
Wood
Guatemalan Child
s Chair, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Crafted in the early 20th century, this petite Guatemalan children's chair charms with its playful
Category
Early 20th Century Guatemalan Folk Art Children s Furniture
Materials
Wood
Early 19th Century Hickory Childs Chair with Original Rush Seat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 19th century. Hickory slat back child's chair with original rush sear and wood peg construction. Wonderful form and condition.
Category
Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Children s Furniture
Materials
Hickory
Vintage
Caution - Children at Play
Metal Road Sign
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Heavy metal road sign 'CAUTION - CHILDREN AT PLAY.' Orange steel sign with black lettering from the
Category
Vintage 1970s American Signs
Materials
Steel
Massive
No Children To Spare
Vintage Road Sign
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage steel road sign depicting "We Have Many Children But None To Spare, Please Drive With Care
Category
Vintage 1970s American Signs
Materials
Steel
French Painted Boat from a Children
s Carousel Ride
Located in Houston, TX
Found in the South of France this painted boat from a children's carousel ride is absolutely
Category
20th Century French Carnival Art
Materials
Wood, Paint
Rare 19th Century Children’s 16 Pieces Spongeware Tea Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
many pieces in one collection. Great on a early Folk Art wall shelf or small cupboard. Sold as one
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Antique Late 19th Century American Country Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Steiff 4 Teddy Bear Tea Party Set, German, circa 1982
By Steiff
Located in Incline Village, NV
This is mint in the box (unopened); depicts four mohair jointed teddy bears, one in each corner (approximately 6"), sitting around a table set for tea, with porcelain utensils consis...
Category
Vintage 1980s German Folk Art Children s Furniture
Materials
Porcelain, Mohair
19th Century Pennsylvania Dutch Polychrome Rocking Cradle
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Charming 19th century Pennsylvania Dutch rocking cradle or doll cradle featuring an original polychrome decorated frame. Finished in a dark green background and decorated with scroll...
Category
Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Children s Furniture
Materials
Paint, Wood
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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of childrens folk art on 1stDibs. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and iron. Find 267 options for an antique or vintage piece of childrens folk art now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without an item from our selection of childrens folk art — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A choice in our collection of childrens folk art made by Folk Art designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. A well-made object in our assortment of childrens folk art has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by J.
E. Steven's Company, J.
E. Stevens Co. and Mark Indursky are consistently popular.
How Much is a Childrens Folk Art?
Prices for a piece of childrens folk art can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $125 and can go as high as $175,000, while the average can fetch as much as $895.
Questions About Childrens Folk Art
- Is mandala art folk art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Yes, mandala art is folk art. The definition of folk art is art that reflects the sociocultural characteristics and values of a particular group of people. Mandala art fits this definition due to its association with the Hindu and Buddhist faiths. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of folk art from some of the world's top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024What Ukrainian folk art is called depends on its medium. Named after the village from which it emerged, Petrykivka is a type of decorative painting that often features colorful flowers and birds against a white background. The name for decorating eggs is pysanky, and vyshyvka is the term for decorative embroidery. Explore a large selection of folk art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Among the materials used in folk art are cloth, wood, paper, clay and metal.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mexican folk art can be characterized by vibrant colored paintings and jewelry designed with floral motifs. Lush forests and animals, especially birds, are featured in Mexican folk art, which is a blend of Indigenous and European methods and skills. You’ll find a variety of Mexican folk art from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024The difference between fine and folk art comes down primarily to function. Fine artists produce paintings, prints, sculptures and other artworks to express an idea or concept, communicate a message or tell a story. With folk art, artists are usually more interested in following cultural traditions than self-expression. Pieces of folk art often have more practical uses compared to works of fine art, such as quilts and furniture. Other examples of folk art include pottery, masks, textiles and carvings. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of fine and folk art.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Jamini Roy was an Indian artist whose paintings often reflected his Indian roots. Roy combined imagery from Indian folk art with Western motifs to create his unique modern works. Subjects ranged from paintings of legendary figures to everyday life in rural Bengal. His goal was to make art affordable to everyone. Browse a selection of Jamini Roy paintings on 1stDibs.
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