Kay Bojesen, Denmark, Wooden Dog, Danish Design, 20th-21st Century
Located in København, Copenhagen
Kay Bojesen, Denmark. Wooden dog. Danish design, 20th-21st century. Measures: 8 x 7.5 cm. Stamped. In perfect condition.
Wood
1929 Ford Trimotor Texaco Airplane
Located in Pasadena, TX
The 1929 Ford Trimotor Texaco Airplane is a highly detailed die-cast collectible model that pays tribute to the iconic aircraft from early American aviation history. Featuring the au...
Plastic
Early 20th Century Door of Hope Missionary Doll Folk Art Antique Curio
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A charming early 20th century Chinese door of hope missionary doll of an elderly gentleman. A notably early example, in original untouched condition. The painted face has a particul...
Textile, Pine, Paper
Vintage Toy, The Flyer 1956 Locomotive and Coach, 1956
Located in Roma, IT
The Flyer 1956 locomotive and coach is a rare vintage toy. Vintage wind up tin toy train made of two pieces, locomotive and coach. The original se...
Metal
Vintage Toy, Wind up Locomotive Wells-Brimtoy 7040, by Wells-Brimtoy, 1930s
Located in Roma, IT
This Wind up Locomotive Wells-Brimtoy 7040 is an originale mechanical toy. Vintage wind up toy representing a locomotive. Made in lithographed...
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Remote Control Model Airplane, Handmade Paper, USA
Located in Queens, NY
American (1950s) hand made model airplane with working engine and remote control.
Paper
Vintage Toy, Wind Up Boy on Tricycle, Made in Germany, 1930s
Located in Roma, IT
This wind up boy on tricycle is a vintage mechanical toy. Vintage wind up mechanical toy representing a boy riding his tricycle. Made in ...
Metal
The antique party game “Bell and Hammer”
Located in Wien, AT
The famous and time-honored dice and party game “Glocke und Hammer” (also known as the Schimmel game). A fascinating piece of toy history from around 1880.
Paper
Mid-Century Doll, Czechoslovakia, 1970's
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of ffabric, plastic Original condition.
Fabric, Plastic
$716Sale Price|20% Off
20th C Folk Art Carved Boy Doll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20th C folk art carved boy doll with original clothes. Hand painted face and shoes.
Wood
Antique Canvas Toy Horse Model, Folk Art Style, Early 20th Century
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Arts & Crafts Canvas Toy Model of a Horse This hansom beast is free standing and would very likely have been originally bought for a children’s room The condition is entirely ori...
Canvas
Kay Bojesen, Denmark, Black Wooden Bird, Danish Design, 20th-21st Century
Located in København, Copenhagen
Kay Bojesen, Denmark. Black wooden bird. Danish design, 20th-21st century. Measures: 15.5 x 15.5 cm. Stamped. In perfect condition.
Wood
Antique Sterling Silver Figurines
Located in Brea, CA
9 antique sterling silver figurines originating from Israel. See images for figurines in close detail and measurements of each.
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Wood Kids Toy, Hay Wagon, Europe
Located in Praha, CZ
All wood good original condition fully functional no damages in nice patina.
Wood
$1,200 / item
Giant Hand-Made Wooden Bowling Balls, 1960s France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand made wooden bowling balls with thumb and finger grips carved out of the wood. 12" in diameter. Heavy and substantial. Slightly varying size and patina for each ball giving them ...
Wood
Early 20th Century Steel and Wood Kids Toboggan, Europe
Located in Praha, CZ
In good original condition wood part is reoiled in nice patina no brakes and damages nice design seat height is 18cm.
Steel
Italian modern The Simpsons electric car model by RE.EL Toys, 1990s
Located in MIlano, IT
The Simpsons Electric Car Model by RE.EL Toys, 1990s Remote-controlled Simpson Car Elettrica model produced by RE.EL Toys, Italy, and dedicated to the beloved characters of The Simps...
Plastic
Vintage Toy, Karl Bub 7-Window Passenger Coach, Made in Germany
Located in Roma, IT
This Karl bub 7-window passenger coach is an original vintage toy. Vintage toy representing a seven window passenger coach. Number two of a group, made in tin in Germany. Very g...
Metal
Vintage Toy, Military Jeep
Located in Roma, IT
This Military Jeep is a vintage toy representing a military jeep and a driver. Made in plastic and tin. Not in perfect conditions. This object is s...
Metal
Vintage Toy, Marx Toys Wind Up Chariot and Horses, Mid-20th Century
By Marx Toy Co.
Located in Roma, IT
This Marx Toys Wind up Chariot and Horses is a vintage mechanical toy representing a red chariot dragged by two painted tin horses. Original...
Metal
Original Vintage Toy, Wind Up Jeep Car
Located in Roma, IT
This wind up jeep car is an original vintage metal toy. Unknown manufacturer and age. Functioning but lightly damaged mechanisms. Not in p...
Metal
Mid-Century Children's Toilet Cabinet with Mirror, 1970's
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia. Made of Mirror, Wood. Mirror have aged patina. Good original condition.
Mirror, Wood
Vintage Toy, Military Toy Truck and Trailer
Located in Roma, IT
This military toy truck and trailer is a wind up toy truck with soldier and its own trailer. Tin made. Dunlop balloon cord tyres. Very good conditions...
Metal
$352Sale Price|25% Off
Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Gilt Carved Camphor Wood Toys
Located in Pomona, CA
Rare find antique Chinese gilt wooden carved adult toys. It is 100 percent hand made hand carved from Camphor wood with gilt painting on it. They are the couple of a man and a women....
Wood
Original Vintage Toy, Small Train and Trailer, 1920s
Located in Roma, IT
This small train and trailer is an original vintage toy. This vintage toy train and its trailer was maybe part of a bigger set. Unknown man...
Metal
Vintage Toy, Wind up Drummer Panda, Made in China, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
This wind up drummer panda is a vintage toy. Vintage toy representing a panda playing the drum. Made in China in 1970s. The original clockwork w...
Metal
$509Sale Price / set|40% Off
Collection of 17 Small Lead Soldiers from French and English Regiments
Located in Sofia, BG
This collection contains soldiers and guards and other English and French regiments in various poses, with weapons and different uniforms. All figures are hand painted and are standi...
Lead
$1,750 / set
19th Century Belgium Biblioquet, Child's Toy
Located in Houston, TX
19th century Belgium hand-carved child's toy. the wooden ball is attached to the base with a woven string. The child would toss the ball off the base and try to catch it back on the ...
Wood
$2,400Sale Price|20% Off
Mexican Folk Art Woodcarving Guelaguetza Folkloric Art Oaxaca
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
One of a kind piece by master artisans, husband and wife Manuel and Ruby Cruz, represents a lifetime of dedication to the art of wood carving. Beautiful Folk Art sculpture of the tra...
Acrylic, Wood
Folk Art Steamship of Large-Scale
Located in Buchanan, MI
Charming Folk Art steamship of impressive scale.
Wood
Biplan of Corto Maltese by Michel Aroutcheff
Located in Saint-Didier, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Michel Aroutcheff Biplan de Corto Maltese Bois et résine Édition limitée 999 exemplaires Measures: 61 x 47 x 14 cms Parfait état Collector 690 euros.
Wood
Hobby Horse Ride On Pull Along Mobile Wheels Childs Toy Wood Leather Modern
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
- Unusual folk, hobby horse trainer on wheels - Exudes charm and character - Usable & robust in good working order - Great collector's piece also ...
Leather, Pine
$525 / set
Set of 3 Nutrackers
Located in Munich, DE
Celebrate tradition with this set of three vintage nutcrackers—each piece showcasing timeless craftsmanship and charm, perfect for adding a touch of nostalgia to your décor.
Wood
Air France La Croix Du Sud Plane Collectible Toy, circa 1940-1950
Located in Saint-Didier, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Air France La Croix du Sud plane collectible toy Cream and red lithographed sheet metal mechanical plane Wings marked ALBA Measures: L54xP61xH18cm...
Metal, Sheet Metal
Myanmarese doll in brown robes and hat
Located in Munich, DE
Discover cultural heritage with this antique Myanmarese puppet doll—a beautifully crafted piece once used in traditional puppeteering, brimming with history and artistic detail.
Wood
$39 / item
Hand Marbled Italian A4 Note Book
Located in Hook, Hampshire
Hand Marbled Italian A4 Note Book. Hand made in a paper mill in Italy, luxurious A4 notebooks with plain unlined heavy weight paper. Each notebook is uniqu...
Paper
$3,800
Painted Wooden Toy Horse
Located in Washington, DC
A painted wooden toy horse.
Wood
Myanmarese doll no hat
Located in Munich, DE
Discover cultural heritage with this antique Myanmarese puppet doll—a beautifully crafted piece once used in traditional puppeteering, brimming with history and artistic detail.
Wood
Myanmarese doll in red robes
Located in Munich, DE
Discover cultural heritage with this antique Myanmarese puppet doll—a beautifully crafted piece once used in traditional puppeteering, brimming with history and artistic detail.
Wood
Nutcracker in Red and Blue uniform
Located in Munich, DE
Celebrate tradition with this Nutcracker in blue and red uniform — it showcases timeless craftsmanship and charm, perfect for adding a touch of nostalgia to your décor.
Wood
Michel Aroutcheff "Mercedes SSKL 1931", 1987
Located in Saint-Didier, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Michel Aroutcheff for Vilac "Mercedes SSKL 1931" car, circa 1987 Wood with Vilac label Size: 35 x 9 x 15 cms Selling price 490 Euros.
Wood
Nutcracker in grey uniform
Located in Munich, DE
Celebrate tradition with this Nutcracker in grey uniform — it showcases timeless craftsmanship and charm, perfect for adding a touch of nostalgia to your décor.
Wood
$922 / set
Set of 3 Myanmarese dolls
Located in Munich, DE
Discover cultural heritage with these 3 antique Myanmarese puppet dolls— three beautifully crafted pieces once used in traditional puppeteering, brimming with history and artistic de...
Wood
Nutcracker in black uniform
Located in Munich, DE
Celebrate tradition with this Nutcracker in black uniform — it showcases timeless craftsmanship and charm, perfect for adding a touch of nostalgia to your décor.
Wood
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.