Plywood Toys and Dolls

A quirky and beautiful artist’s lay figure or mannequin made in England around the 1970s. This unusual lay figure is put together with sections of plywood made into different shapes and spaced evenly apart to make the most bizarre lay figure. Each section is articulated and tightened with plexiglass fasteners so that the figure can be placed in a multitude of poses, giving all the charm of a full sized antique lay figure...

Rare collectible toy large toy truck designed by Ko Verzuu for Ado Holland in 1950. Ado means Arbeid door onvolwaardigen, translated; labor by incapacitated, which makes this an even more special piece. Toys by Ado are being highly collected at the moment, even more than ever cause this is very decorative combined with 1950s furniture from all countries! Very nice red, blue and yellow truck, handmade and hand painted. This is a service truck with seperate wooden carts to be loaded on and off with a little winch. De Bijenkorf sold a lot of Ado furniture in the 30s-60s. Ado toys have a great charm because of their played look and original age wear but this one is very well kept. This car is in a fantastic original condition. Would be an amazing addition to any interior or collection as a decorative object with a beautiful history. Have a look at the large collection of trucks we have available at the moment. Jacobus Johannes Josephus (Ko) Verzuu, a former construction supervisor from Utrecht, led the ADO workshops. He had delved into architecture and art and developed a strong preference for the abstract lines and bright colors, which can also be found in the followers of De Stijl group from the 1920s, followed by Piet Mondriaan, Theo van Doesburg, Vilmos Huszár...

Very nice large toy tilt truck designed by Ko Verzuu and made by ADO Holland in 1948. Ado means Arbeid door onvolwaardigen, translated; labour by incapacitated, which makes this an even more special piece with character and history. Toys by Ado are being highly collected at the moment, most probably because of their characteristic appearance and ability to adapt in any collectors home or interior. Jacobus Johannes Josephus (Ko) Verzuu, a former construction supervisor from Utrecht, led the ADO workshops. He had delved into architecture and art and developed a strong preference for the abstract lines and bright colours, which can also be found in the followers of De Stijl group from the 1920s, followed by Piet Mondriaan, Theo van Doesburg, Vilmos Huszár, Bart van de Leck, J.J.P Oud, Gerrit Rietveld and more. This group of architects and artists was active between 1917 and the early 1930s. They made abstract art, architecture and furniture in the primary colours red, blue and yellow. The dollhouse...

Rare collectible toy ‘houthandel’ (wood transport) truck designed by Ko Verzuu for Ado Holland in 1948. Ado means Arbeid door onvolwaardigen, translated; labor by incapacitated, whic...

An beautiful table game board, made of wood by Vauen, Germany. All original condition. Ready to use and fun to play. Made of wood, skittles in original cardboard box. Box is approxim...

Stunning Art Deco De Stijl toy set. Design by Ko Verzuu for ADO. Striking Dutch design from the 1930s. This hand painted plywood set still has the original colors as when it was ...

Early 20th century Folk Art pull along horse toy We are proud to offer an early 20th century folk art pull along horse toy. A double-sided hand paint...

Very nice decorative wooden toy bed, designed by Ko Verzuu for Ado Holland in the 1932. Ado means Arbeid door onvolwaardigen, translated; labor by incapacitated, which makes this an even more special piece. Toys by Ado are being highly collected at the moment, even more than ever cause this is very decorative combined with 1950s furniture from all countries! Jacobus Johannes Josephus (Ko) Verzuu, a former construction supervisor from Utrecht, led the ADO workshops. He had delved into architecture and art and developed a strong preference for the abstract lines and bright colors, which can also be found in the followers of De Stijl group from the 1920s, followed by Piet Mondriaan, Theo van Doesburg, Vilmos Huszár, Bart van de Leck, J.J.P Oud, Gerrit Rietveld and more. This group of architects and artists was active between 1917 and the early 1930s. They made abstract art, architecture and furniture in the primary colors red, blue and yellow. The dollhouse furniture...

Very nice decorative wooden toy truck ‘Expeditie’ (expedition) model 941, designed by Ko Verzuu for Ado Holland in the 1939.  Ado means Arbeid door on...

Very nice decorative wooden toy chairs set, designed by Ko Verzuu for Ado Holland in the 1932. Ado means Arbeid door onvolwaardigen, translated; labor by inc...

Rare original 1960s toddler sliding vehicle. A wooden dog made of plywood. Made by Konrad Keller Holzspielzeuge, Göppingen. Modern postwar design in or...

A beautiful and completely original Schaukelwagen with beech plywood seat from 1950 designed by Hans Brockhage and Erwin Andrä ...