Doll Dresser
Antique 19th Century American American Classical Dressers
Wood, Paint
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Early 20th Century American Classical Toys and Dolls
Hardwood
Early 20th Century American Colonial Models and Miniatures
Porcelain, Pine
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Models and Miniatures
Oak
Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
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Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Lanterns
Metal
20th Century American Arts and Crafts Table Lamps
Stained Glass
Vintage 1950s Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Resin
Early 20th Century French Animal Sculptures
Bronze
Early 20th Century American Romantic Dining Room Chairs
Wrought Iron
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Carriage Clocks and Travel ...
Gold
2010s British Louis XVI Sofas
Beech
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Ceramic
Early 20th Century American Country Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Iron
Vintage 1940s British Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls
Steel
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks
Brass
20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
Antique Early 18th Century English George I Desks and Writing Tables
Walnut
20th Century American Historical Memorabilia
Brass
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Finding the Right Toys-dolls for You
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.
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