Lion Toy
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Toys and Dolls
Teak
Vintage 1970s North African Tribal Sculptures and Carvings
Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century American Industrial Toys and Dolls
Leather, Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century American Industrial Toys and Dolls
Leather, Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls
Chrome
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls
Leather
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls
Leather
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls
Plastic, Teak
Vintage 1910s American Folk Art Toys and Dolls
Iron
Early 20th Century American Industrial Toys and Dolls
Leather, Wood, Paint
20th Century American Folk Art Toys and Dolls
Metal
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Wood, Teak
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls
Wool, Mohair, Cotton, Silk
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Toys and Dolls
Cotton
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Children s Furniture
Rope, Wood
Vintage 1950s Japanese Toys and Dolls
Wood
Antique 19th Century American Toys
Vintage 1940s French Toys
Early 20th Century American Toys and Dolls
Vintage 1960s Spanish Toys and Dolls
Vintage 1980s Italian Toys and Dolls
Mohair
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls
Rope
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Barware
Bronze, Brass
2010s Modern Floor Lamps
Bentwood, Ash
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Wrought Iron
Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Sofas
Fabric, Upholstery, Oak
Antique Early 19th Century English Country Dinner Plates
Pottery
Vintage 1970s American Modern Sofas
Chrome
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Wicker
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Wood
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century English Gothic Doors and Gates
Iron, Wrought Iron
Antique Early 1900s German Folk Art Toys and Dolls
Porcelain, Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Floor Lamps
Silk, Macassar, Oak
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Bookcases
Cypress, Fabric
2010s American Modern Night Stands
Oak, Wenge, Sapele Wood
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Iron
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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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