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Vintage Construction Toys

Three Matchbox Toy Construction Machines by Lesney, England, 1960-70s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Three matchbox construction machine toys; Scammel Heavy Wreck Truck, K12 Hercules Mobile Crane
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Mid-20th Century English Vintage Construction Toys

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Metal

Mid-20th Century Lacquered Wooden Architectural Construction Set, Spain
Located in Barcelona, ES
This rare mid-20th-century architectural construction set, crafted in Spain, is a nostalgic piece
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1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Construction Toys

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Wood

Vintage Mid-20th Century Lacquered Wooden Architectural Construction Set, Spain
Mid-20th Century Lacquered Wooden Architectural Construction Set, Spain
$411 Sale Price
30% Off
H 3.15 in W 12.6 in D 10.24 in
Vintage Matchbox King Size No. 2 Muir Hill Dumper Truck, Red, Circa 1970 - 2Y612
Located in Bordeaux, FR
King Size series, featuring a dumper-style construction vehicle. The toy is a heavy-duty Truck
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1970s French Vintage Construction Toys

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Metal

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Colorin Desklamp by Eduardo Albors Gilbert for Lamsar, 1970s
By Eduardo Albors Gilbert
Located in MIJDRECHT, NL
(construction toys, vehicles) for small children, using turned woods lacquered in basic colours and assembled
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1970s Spanish Vintage Construction Toys

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Metal

Ko Verzuu for Ado, Mid-Century Modern, Wood Car Construction Netherlands Toy
By Ko Verzuu, ADO
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Toy designed by Ko Verzuu, circa 1950. Manufactured by ADO in Netherlands. Blue trailer with
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Construction Toys

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Wood

Tablelamp Colorín by Eduardo Albors for Lamsar - Memphis
By Eduardo Albors Gilbert, Lamsar
Located in The Hague, NL
(construction toys, vehicles) for small children, using turned wood painted in basic colors and assembled with
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1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Construction Toys

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Metal

1960 s Italian Rattan Basket with Hinged Lid
Located in Los Angeles, CA
open rattan construction. Perfect to hold blankets, toys, or for additional storage. Beautiful original
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Mid-20th Century Italian Vintage Construction Toys

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Rattan

1960 s Italian Rattan Basket with Hinged Lid
Located in Los Angeles, CA
open rattan construction. Perfect to hold blankets, toys, or for additional storage. Beautiful original
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Mid-20th Century Italian Vintage Construction Toys

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Rattan

Ko Verzuu for Ado Car or Construction Toy
By Ko Verzuu, ADO
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Toy designed by Ko Verzuu, circa 1930. Manufactured by ADO in Netherlands. Blue Trailer with
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1940s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Construction Toys

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Wood

Ko Verzuu for Ado Car or Construction Toy
Ko Verzuu for Ado Car or Construction Toy
H 2.76 in W 9.45 in D 6.7 in
"Under Construction, " Architects, Designers Model of Timber Framed House
Located in Oakville, CT
Model of timber framed house "Under Construction" architects designers model.
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20th Century American American Classical Vintage Construction Toys

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Wood

1956 Tonka Orange Toy Dump Truck State Hi-Way Construction on Big Rubber Tires
By Tonka
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage toy truck stamped state highway hi-way construction made by TONKA in 1956. Big dump truck
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Construction Toys

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Metal

Constructivist plywood rocking horse, Switzerland 1960s
By Kay Bojesen
Located in ECHT, NL
construction making it a sturdy toy. I was made during the 1960s in Switzerland. The plywood has the original
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Bauhaus Vintage Construction Toys

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Plywood

Ko Verzuu Wooden Truck Ado, 1940
By Ko Verzuu
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Verzuu Utrecht 1901–1971 Construction supervisor, toy designer Jacobus Johannes Josephus (Ko) Verzuu
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1940s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Construction Toys

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Wood

Ko Verzuu Wooden Truck Ado, 1940
Ko Verzuu Wooden Truck Ado, 1940
H 4.73 in W 13.78 in D 5.52 in
Ado Ko Verzuu Blue Pick-Up Truck Holland, 1940
By Ko Verzuu, ADO
Located in Roosendaal, NL
supervisor, toy designer. Jacobus Johannes Josephus (Ko) Verzuu, a former construction supervisor from
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1940s Dutch De Stijl Vintage Construction Toys

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Metal

"Homage to Mondrian" by Bruce Houston
By Bruce Houston
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Double-sided and signed. Truck series. Hand-painted construction, acrylic on wood with toy truck
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1980s American Vintage Construction Toys

"Homage to Mondrian" by Bruce Houston
"Homage to Mondrian" by Bruce Houston
H 12.5 in W 14.5 in D 2 in
USSR Construction Excavator Toy, Pressed Steel, 1970
Located in Retie, BE
the real construction vehicle. This 1970s toy truck has the bright color apple blue sea green or
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Late 20th Century Unknown Industrial Vintage Construction Toys

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Metal

ADO Ko Verzuu Puzzle Box Decorative Kids Toy, 1950
By Ko Verzuu, ADO
Located in Roosendaal, NL
. Construction supervisor, toy designer. Jacobus Johannes Josephus (Ko) Verzuu, a former construction
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Construction Toys

Materials

Wood

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Vintage Tin Plate Wind Up Toy Tank. American, 1930 s
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful display piece Made By Marx Toys, USA Working order Obvious signs of rusting Fre UK Shipping
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1930s American Vintage Construction Toys

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Tin

Vintage Netsuke Soapstone Figure Pig
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful small Pig figurine. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is old-age. Made probably of soapstone or resin. A beautiful nice desktop item or just a display item in your c...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Arts and Crafts Vintage Construction Toys

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Soapstone

Vintage Netsuke Soapstone Figure Pig
Vintage Netsuke Soapstone Figure Pig
$110
H 1.63 in W 2 in D 1.5 in
Rene Lalique Opalescent Glass Moissac Vase
By René Lalique
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Rene Lalique Opalescent Glass 'Moissac' Vase. This pattern features deeply embossed leaves around the sides. Wheel cut makers mark, 'R LALIQUE FRANCE' to the underside. Book referenc...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Construction Toys

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Glass

Seletti "Love in Bloom" Porcelain Heart Vase
By Seletti
Located in Doral, FL
From its very first year in 1964, Seletti in Cicognara, Mantova, has followed its principle of professionality service and constant research to strive for betterness innovation and o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Vintage Construction Toys

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Porcelain

Seletti "Love in Bloom" Porcelain Heart Vase
Seletti "Love in Bloom" Porcelain Heart Vase
$128 / item
H 9.84 in W 3.54 in D 6.5 in
Bespoke Modernist Tubular Steel Table in Chromed Metal and Glossy Lacquered Wood
By GMD Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
Bespoke modernist tubular writing table made of chrome plated tubular steel and lacquered wood.
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2010s German Modern Vintage Construction Toys

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Metal, Chrome

Moustached Handamde Ceramic Vase
By Bertrando Di Renzo
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
These moustached vases are handmade in Sicily and they are the contemporary representation of the 'Mori' vases. each one is unique and different as they come through the hand making...
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2010s Italian Other Vintage Construction Toys

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Ceramic

Moustached Handamde Ceramic Vase
Moustached Handamde Ceramic Vase
$136 / item
H 13.39 in W 4.73 in D 12.6 in
Rare Set of Three Grape Christmas Ornament Vintage, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare Christmas ornament set of three. Each is made from mouth blown glass, this would be a great addition for your Christmas or feather tree. Size always given for the tallest item...
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1930s German Folk Art Vintage Construction Toys

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Wire

Rare Set of Three Grape Christmas Ornament Vintage, 1930s
Rare Set of Three Grape Christmas Ornament Vintage, 1930s
$180 / set
H 2.75 in W 1.75 in D 1.25 in
Japanese Maki-e Lacquer Stack Box Jubako
Located in Atlanta, GA
An antique jubako (stack boxes) with five tiers in an elongated octagon shape circa 19th century (end of Edo or beginning of Meiji period). jubako was traditionally used to store and...
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19th Century Japanese Japonisme Vintage Construction Toys

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Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Maki-e Lacquer Stack Box Jubako
Japanese Maki-e Lacquer Stack Box Jubako
$6,000
H 11 in W 7 in D 5.8 in
Lot of 34 Mercury Glass Christmas Ornaments, Vintage German, 1910s - 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare vintage and antique ornament collection. The size given in the dimensions section refers to the larger Santa Claus in red Coat seen in the first picture. These ornaments, were...
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1930s German Folk Art Vintage Construction Toys

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Mercury Glass

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" ...
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1980s Hong Kong Modern Vintage Construction Toys

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Plastic

Untitled IV. From The series Buscando Mamá. Photomontage
By Celso José Castro Daza
Located in Miami Beach, FL
The root of these unique photographic works by the artist Celso Castro occurred when the artist returned from Italy to live back in Colombia in 1987. Castro wanted to produce from t...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Vintage Construction Toys

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Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Color

Grand Tour Specimen Marbles Plaque, Italy, circa 1850
Located in Kinderhook, NY
A wonderful third quarter 19th century Italian 'grand tour' ancient marbles specimen plaque in original silver-gilt frame.
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Mid-19th Century Italian Grand Tour Vintage Construction Toys

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Marble

Grand Tour Specimen Marbles Plaque, Italy, circa 1850
Grand Tour Specimen Marbles Plaque, Italy, circa 1850
$6,975
H 18.57 in W 14.63 in D 1.13 in
Paul Revere Coffee Pot
By Paul Revere
Located in New Orleans, LA
Sterling Silver Coffee Pot Paul Revere Circa 1775 This phenomenal and incredibly rare silver coffee pot by the legendary patriot Paul Revere is one of only six armorial coffee pots ...
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18th Century American Vintage Construction Toys

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Sterling Silver

Paul Revere Coffee Pot
Paul Revere Coffee Pot
$1,285,000
H 12.25 in W 10 in D 5 in
Fabergé Style Bejewelled and Enamelled Gold Egg by Asprey
By Garrard Co. Ltd., Asprey International Limited
Located in London, GB
This exceptional, 18 carat gold Easter egg was crafted by the famous London-based royal jewellers, Asprey & Co. The piece was then retailed by Garrard & Co, who once worked in collab...
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1990s English Vintage Construction Toys

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Gold

Modernist Storage Cabinet in Lacquered Wood and Tubular Steel Hardware, Bespoke
By GMD Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
Bespoke wooden storage cabinet manufactured by GMD Berlin. Wood finish in various colors and finishes. Also available in veneered wood. Available on request in different amounts. De...
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2010s German Modern Vintage Construction Toys

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Steel

19th C. Gold, Damascene, Etched Steel Casket Box/Safe with Noble Coat of Arms
Located in New York, NY
An Incredible 19th Century Royal Casket Box/Safe with Coat of Arms, Made of Gold, Damascene, and Etched Steel. Charles Le Hon, a Belgian politician, lawyer and industrialist, served...
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1850s French Renaissance Revival Vintage Construction Toys

Materials

Gold, Steel

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Vintage Construction Toys For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of vintage construction toys available for sale. Each of these unique vintage construction toys was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, canvas and fabric. There are all kinds of vintage construction toys available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Vintage construction toys bearing Mid-Century Modern or Industrial hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many vintage construction toys are appealing in their simplicity, but ADO Toys, Ko Verzuu and Tonka produced popular vintage construction toys that are worth a look.

How Much are Vintage Construction Toys?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $832, while they’re typically $375 on the low end and $1,800 highest priced.
Questions About Vintage Construction Toys
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Some of the most valuable old toys include Vintage Sky Dancers, Yu-Gi-Oh! Cards, and Original Furby dolls. Some action figures can be worth around $700 today.