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Creator: Creative Playthings
Gloria Caranica for Creative Playthings Cradle
By Gloria Caranica, Creative Playthings
Located in Hanover, MA
Molded plywood doll cradle by Gloria Caranica for Creative Playthings, circa 1956.
Creative playthings of Princeton, NJ was founded in 1949 by Frank & The...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Creative Playthings Folk Art
Materials
Plywood
Creative Playthings Seesaw
By Creative Playthings, Gloria Caranica
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Creative Playthings rocker made of a light, warm birch plywood. Designed in 1964 by Gloria Caranica, this rocking horse predecessor is a per...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Creative Playthings Folk Art
Materials
Birch, Bentwood, Plywood, Wood
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Creative Playthings folk art for sale on 1stDibs.
Creative Playthings folk art are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Creative Playthings folk art, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original folk art by Creative Playthings were created in the mid-century modern style in united states during the mid-20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider folk art by Curtis Jeré, Alexander Girard, and Marilyn Neuhart. Prices for Creative Playthings folk art can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $700 and can go as high as $1,200, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $950.