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Vintage Marble Dispenser
Located in Hook, Hampshire
Vintage marble dispenser
Vintage marble dispenser. In full working order, dispenser mechanism still working. This is in excellent condition, no chips, cracks or faults. Marbles incl...
Category
1980s European Vintage Folk Art Toys
Materials
Metal
1950
s Original Mettype Typewriter - Boxed
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Original Mettype Typewriter – Boxed
1950’s Original Mettype Typewriter – Boxed. Classic Mettype tin typewriter. Originally the typewriter was designed to work on a basic level...
Category
1950s English Vintage Folk Art Toys
Materials
Metal
Vintage Aluminum Bucherer Dolls
By Bucherer
Located in Napa, CA
Vintage Bucherer dolls modeled after Charlie Chaplin & Laurel from Laurel and Hardy. Each torso is stamped "MADE IN SWITZERLAND PATENTS APPLIED FOR".
(Each sold separately)
Category
1940s Swiss Vintage Folk Art Toys
Materials
Aluminum
1950s Tin Boat Model
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1950s Tin boat mode on wood base. The John Candido. Needs restoration, missing parts.
Category
1950s Vintage Folk Art Toys
Materials
Metal
Small Gauge Railroad "Valvoline" Oil Car
Located in Dallas, TX
A small gauge railroad oil car marked "Valvoline" mounted on a faux moss covered rectangular base.
7" L x 1.75"W
Category
20th Century American Vintage Folk Art Toys
20th Century Black Leather Bull with Glass Eyes
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very good condition wear to feet and some scratches. Consistent with age and use. Looks fantastic with American and Mexican textiles and baskets.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Adirondack Vintage Folk Art Toys
Materials
Leather
EARLY 20TH C. STUFFED DOG ON WHEELS W/ ORIGINAL COLLAR
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1920'S STUFFED DOG ON WHEELS WITH ORIGINAL COLLAR AND ORIGINAL METAL WHEELS WITH GLASS EYES.
Category
20th Century American Vintage Folk Art Toys
Materials
Metal
Rare Collection of Early 20th Century Chinese Shadow Puppet Theatre
Located in London, GB
Rare Collection of early 20th century Chinese shadow puppet theatre
We are proud to offer a wonderful collection of 22 early 20th century Chinese hand-crafted theatre shadow puppets...
Category
1940s Chinese Early Victorian Vintage Folk Art Toys
Materials
Cotton, Pine, Paper
SOCCER TABLE GAME
Located in Los Angeles, CA
miniature table succer game, handcrafted very charming.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Folk Art Toys
Materials
Metal
Murano Glass Chess Game by Mario Ticco for VeArt, Italy, 1983
By Mario Ticcò
Located in Brussels, BE
Murano glass chess game by Mario Ticco for VeArt, Italy, 1983.
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Folk Art Toys
Materials
Murano Glass
Ultra Rare 1959 Mercedes Benz 300 SL Pedal Car
By Distrimex
Located in San Diego, CA
Ultra rare Vintage Mercedes Benz 300SL pedal car.
By Trimex Mexico,
ca. 1959.
Original unrestored distressed condition.
Category
1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art Toys
Materials
Fiberglass
1959 Two Tone Tin Litho Oldsmobile Coupe Japan
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Beautiful orange body with a black top with all it's chrome. Interior is a plaid, very cool. Wheels all roll fine. Although it was hardly played with the friction motor in the rear d...
Category
1950s Japanese Industrial Vintage Folk Art Toys
Materials
Metal
Collection of Six Large Vintage Breyer Horses
Located in Redding, CT
Collection of Six Large Vintage Breyer Horses. Perfect for that collector or horse enthusiast. All stamped and signed on the inner leg. The tallest horse is 10" and the longest is 11...
Category
1970s Vintage Folk Art Toys
Materials
Plastic
Late 20th century French Leather and Metal Chess Set, 1980s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Superb chess set with a leather-clad board, adorned with finely crafted decorative motifs. The metal pieces, gilded on one side and silvered on the other, feature contrasting patinas...
Category
1980s French Vintage Folk Art Toys
Materials
Metal
Doll Dead with Moveable Eyes
Located in Culver City, CA
Doll head with moveable eyes, poignant smile, primitive
Category
1940s Vintage Folk Art Toys
Vintage Child
s Pedal Car
Located in Culver City, CA
Pressed-metal, full size child's pedal car.
Category
1950s Vintage Folk Art Toys
Vintage Child
s Pedal Car
Located in Culver City, CA
Pressed-metal, child's pedal car
Category
1950s Vintage Folk Art Toys
Antique Traditional Japanese Kite, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Antique 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
1940s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art Toys
Materials
Paper
Antique Mini Croquet Set with Wooden Box
Located in Stamford, CT
Charming antique mini wood croquet set with hinged wooden box. Eight mallets, eight balls, two stakes, and wickets.
Category
1940s American Vintage Folk Art Toys
Materials
Metal
1940s French Juggling Clubs
Located in High Point, NC
At 16.5” tall, these slender clubs are refined and simple, an intriguing decoration. Dated to circa 1940, with typical period style, simple yet dynamic: “Circus Modern.”
Category
1940s French Vintage Folk Art Toys
Materials
Beech
$395 / set
Collection of Wooden Peg Dolls
Located in Brecht, BE
A great collection of 12 wooden peg dolls. Collector’s item from England,
made from the early 20th century till mid-20th century.
Dimensions 23, 24, 25, 30 and 31 cm, 3 very tiny o...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Vintage Folk Art Toys
Materials
Pine
$2,663 / set
Hand Made Childrens Rocking Kangaroo
Located in Pasadena, CA
A hand made rocking Kangaroo in honey blond carved white pine made by a local Venice California artist in the 1970's
Category
1970s American Vintage Folk Art Toys
Materials
Wood
Painted Wood Design Blocks
Located in New York, NY
Painted wood design blocks. Multiple diverse and amusing design variations available from painted 1” wood blocks in yellow, red, white blue, and coloured stripes
United States, mid...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Vintage Folk Art Toys
Materials
Wood
Pair of Folky Teddy Bears Made for Harrods of London
By Merrythought 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pair of jointed hump back bear are in good condition with wear consistent with and use. The bears are signed on their front left foot with a M.H. Made by Merrythought Ltd. for H...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Country Vintage Folk Art Toys
Materials
Mohair
Set of Six Vintage Table Button Soccer Game Players, Spain, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of Six Vintage Table Button Soccer Game Players, Spain, circa 1950 – Original Condition
Step back in time and experience the charm of a classic Spanish pastime with this unique ...
Category
1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art Toys
Materials
Paper
Pressed Metal Pedal Car
Located in Culver City, CA
American pressed-metal, child's pedal car
Category
1950s Vintage Folk Art Toys
Morris cooper 1966
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Morris cooper
1966
Very nice body and engine restoration
Rare sunroof option
13523 kms odometer
38000 euros
Category
1960s Vintage Folk Art Toys
Materials
Steel
$44,986
Contemporary Decorative Large Horse Rocker
Located in Saddle River, NJ
Contemporary Decorative Large Horse Rocker Antique Style.
Add a touch of vintage charm to your home with this stunning Contemporary Decorative Large Horse Rocker. This unique piece ...
Category
1990s Vintage Folk Art Toys
Materials
Wood
Spanish Petanque Balls - Early 20th Century Set
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish Petanque Balls - Early 20th Century Set
Discover the timeless charm of our set of four Spanish petanque balls, crafted in the early 20th century around 1940. This exquisite ...
Category
1940s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art Toys
Materials
Iron
$1,243 / set
1950s Italian Wooden Sleigh
Located in Florence, Tuscany
An Italian wooden sleigh made by hand in the 1950s. The sleigh was found in the Italian mountains last year and is beautifully aged. A wonderful display piece for a chalet or country...
Category
1950s Vintage Folk Art Toys
Materials
Wood
French Guignol Theater with four puppets
Located in Winter Park, FL
A Guignol theater with stand and four wood hand carved puppets. All original. Two wood hands missing.
More antiques at www.ofleury.com
More antiques at www.ofleury.com
Category
20th Century French Vintage Folk Art Toys
Materials
Wood, Paper
1950s Monkey Band Jukebox
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A "Bimbo Box" monkey band mechanical jukebox, featuring a 7 figural cabana monkey orchestra band that plays a tune when you insert a coin. The mechanism inside includes an A-track re...
Category
1950s German Vintage Folk Art Toys
Materials
Metal
$14,500
1950s Large Original Globe, Wood Base
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s Large original globe – wood base
WORKSHOP REPORT
Our workshop team inspect every product and carry out any needed repairs to ensure that everything leaves us serviced and mai...
Category
1950s European Vintage Folk Art Toys
Materials
Wood
Vintage J Chein Tin Litho Circus Elephant Mechanical Coin Bank
By J. Chein
Co.
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage mid century tin litho mechanical coin bank in the shape of a circus elephant, mad by J. Chein & Company.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art Toys
Materials
Tin
Vintage Nesting Doll, Continental, Handpainted, 20 piece Matryoshka Set, Decor
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage Nesting Doll. A Russian, pearwood hand-painted decorative Matryoshka set, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1990.
Striking 20 doll nesting set with great deco...
Category
Late 20th Century Russian Vintage Folk Art Toys
Materials
Pearwood
Dutch mid-century modern "the flying Dutchman" aluminum airplane model, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Dutch mid-century modern "the flying Dutchman" aluminum airplane model, 1950s
Aluminum model airplane. The central body is painted with a white background and graphics in shades of b...
Category
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art Toys
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Handmade original Dresden artist dolls / hand puppet - Gretel, 1970s
Located in Schwerin, MV
Handmade original Dresden artist dolls / hand puppet - Gretel, as good as new. Collector's item from the former GDR.
Special artist doll with legs, high quality and great collector's...
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art Toys
Materials
Textile
Handmade original Dresden artist dolls / hand puppet - police officer, 1970s
Located in Schwerin, MV
Handmade original Dresden artist puppets / hand puppet - police officer, as good as new. Collector's item from the former GDR.
Special artist doll, high quality and great collector's...
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art Toys
Materials
Textile
Handmade original Dresden artist dolls / hand puppet - Kasper, 1970s
Located in Schwerin, MV
Handmade original Dresden artist dolls / hand puppet - Kasper, as good as new. Collector's item from the former GDR.
Special artist doll, high quality and great collector's value.
H...
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art Toys
Materials
Textile
Handmade original Dresden artist dolls / hand puppet - indian woman, 1970s
Located in Schwerin, MV
Handmade original Dresden artist dolls / hand puppet with legs - Indian woman, as good as new. Collector's item from the former GDR.
Special artist doll with legs, high quality and g...
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art Toys
Materials
Textile
Kay Bojesen, Denmark, Wooden Monkey, Danish Design, 20th-21st Century
Located in København, Copenhagen
Kay Bojesen, Denmark. Wooden monkey. Danish design, 20th-21st century.
Measures: 19 x 17 cm.
Stamped.
In perfect condition.
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Folk Art Toys
Materials
Wood
Painted Lombock Top
Located in New York, NY
Painted spinning top from the island of Lombock in Indonesia. Known as Lombock Gasing. On metal stand. Priced and sold separately. Dimensions of tallest shown below.
Category
20th Century Indonesian Vintage Folk Art Toys
Materials
Wood
Pair of Massive Green Lucite Dice
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Oversized pair of Green Lucite dice. Translucent when placed in sunlight. Very good vintage condition. Great tabletop objects. Beautiful coloring.
Category
1970s American Vintage Folk Art Toys
Materials
Lucite
$425 / set
Black Mohair Jointed Teddy Bear
By L.L. Knickerbocker Bears
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 1930s black mohair teddy bear has glass eyes and is all movable arms, legs and head. It is most likely a Knickerbocker black bear. Just in time for the holidays! The condition i...
Category
Late 20th Century American Vintage Folk Art Toys
Materials
Felt, Mohair, Glass
Merry-Go-Round Motorcycle, 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This cute little motorcycle from a French carousel has been taken many turns. It lots of details, lots of memories, and a unique find.
Category
1960s French Vintage Folk Art Toys
Materials
Steel, Aluminum
20th Century Leather Elephant
Located in Brecht, BE
This vintage leather pink elephant brings instant happiness in every interior.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Vintage Folk Art Toys
Materials
Leather
Women
s Bike, Courreges/ Peugeot Collaboration, Year 1980
By Courrèges
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Women's bike.
Courreges/ Peugeot collaboration.
Year 1980
H 102cm. L 180cm. l 35cm. Poids 18kg.
900€.
Category
1980s Vintage Folk Art Toys
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century Modern Cribbage Game Board in Rosewood 1960s Vintage
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
1960s Mid-Century Modern vintage rosewood cribbage game board
For decorative purposes, we are selling the board only.
Measures: 10.25 Wide x 6. D x 1 Thick
Pre...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art Toys
Materials
Rosewood
20th century publicity sign ...
Located in Brecht, BE
a publicity sign for sneakers "Vans" ... fun object ...
Category
Late 20th Century French Vintage Folk Art Toys
Materials
Resin
Rickman “Metisse” op Triumph T120 onderstel 650 cm3 1970 (Steve McQueen)
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Rickman “Metisse” op Triumph T120 onderstel
650 cm3 Circa 1970
De motor van Steve McQueen in “The Great Escape” .
Uitgeroepen tot Mooiste Motorfiets Andorra 2022
Category
1970s Vintage Folk Art Toys
Materials
Steel
Set of 9 Traditional Antique Button Soccer Game Figures, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of nine table button soccer game players. Traditional figures used to play this classic button Spanish game. Manufactured in Spain, circa 1950. In original condition, with...
Category
1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art Toys
Materials
Paper
Set of 10 Traditional Antique Button Soccer Game Figures, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of ten table button soccer game players. Traditional figures used to play this classic button Spanish game. Manufactured in Spain, circa 1950. In original condition, with ...
Category
1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art Toys
Materials
Paper
Set of 6 Traditional Antique Button Soccer Game Figures, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of six table button soccer game players. Traditional figures used to play this classic button Spanish game. The players are build buy attaching a printed photography or drawing...
Category
1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art Toys
Materials
Paper
Set of 5 Traditional Antique Button Soccer Game Figures, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of five table button soccer game players. Traditional figures used to play this classic button Spanish game. The players are build buy attaching a printed photography or draw...
Category
1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art Toys
Materials
Paper
Set of 8 Traditional Antique Button Soccer Game Figures, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of eight table button soccer game players. Traditional figures used to play this classic button Spanish game. Manufactured in Spain, circa 1950. In original condition, wit...
Category
1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art Toys
Materials
Paper
Set of 5 Traditional Antique Button Soccer Game Figures, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of five table button soccer game players. Traditional figures used to play this classic button Spanish game. The players are build buy attaching a printed photography or draw...
Category
1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art Toys
Materials
Paper
Set of 14 Traditional Spanish Christmas Figures, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of 14 traditional Spanish Christmas figures. Made out of metal. Manufactured in Spain, circa 1950. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preservin...
Category
1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art Toys
Materials
Metal
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Vintage Folk Art Toys For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of vintage folk art toys is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and plastic, all vintage folk art toys available were constructed with great care. Vintage folk art toys have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Vintage folk art toys bearing Folk Art or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many vintage folk art toys are appealing in their simplicity, but Walt Disney, Louis Marx and Company and ADO Toys produced popular vintage folk art toys that are worth a look.
How Much are Vintage Folk Art Toys?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $704, while they’re typically $45 on the low end and $65,000 highest priced.
Finding the Right Toys for You
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. Indeed, antique, new and vintage toys 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. 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 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 and vintage toys as well as folk-art toys on 1stDibs.
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