Muller Toy
Rare Leather and Jute Therapeutic Toy Seal by Renate Muller
Located in Berlin, BE
collectors condition. The toy is designed by Renate Müller and handmade. The Renate Müller toys are exhibited
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls
Materials
Jute, Leather
Renate Müller Seal Toy Object 1970s
By Renate Müller
Located in Munich, DE
Therapeutic toys Seal manufactured and designed by Renate Müller in the 1970s in the GDR. The toys
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture
Materials
Leather, Jute
Pouf, Therapeutic Toy in Jute, Material by Renate Müller, Germany, GDR
By Renate Müller
Located in Halle, DE
Original and Authentic therapeutic Toy for children by Renate Müller, East-Germany, GDR, circa 1973
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather, Fabric
Therapeutic Small Elephant Toy in Jute and Leather by Renate Müller, circa 1969
By Renate Müller
Located in New York, NY
Therapeutic toy small elephant in jute and leather. Originally designed and made by Renate Müller
Category
Vintage 1960s German Modern Toys and Dolls
Materials
Leather, Jute
H 8.27 in W 3.74 in D 8.66 in
Therapeutic Giraffe Toy in Jute and Leather by Renate Müller, circa 1968
By H. Josef Leven, Renate Müller
Located in New York, NY
Therapeutic Toy Giraffe in natural jute with red and blue leather detailing. Designed by Renate
Category
Vintage 1960s German Modern Toys and Dolls
Materials
Leather, Jute
Therapeutic Toy Cube in Jute with Leather by Renate Müller, 1968-1974
By Renate Müller, H. Josef Leven
Located in New York, NY
Therapeutic Toy cube in jute with leather detailing. Designed and made by Renate Müller for H
Category
Vintage 1960s German Modern Toys and Dolls
Materials
Leather, Jute
H 11.81 in W 11.81 in D 11.81 in
People Also Browsed
Tulip Vase, by Marcel Wanders, Delft Blue Hand-Painted, 2006, Unlimited Unique
By MARCEL WANDERS
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Tulip vase Big is available as an exclusive Personal Edition, Marcel's label carrying works of a more personal and experimental nature. The pieces of the Delft Blue series are unlimi...
Category
Early 2000s Dutch Vases
Materials
Ceramic
H 13 in W 9.06 in D 11.82 in
Murano Hand Blown Chartreuse Green Glass Chandelier, in stock
Located in Miami, FL
Murano hand blown studio glass chandelier.
All different shaped chartreuse green discs with white details, rigadin technique
Brass plated structure with 24 exposed brass regular soc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...
Materials
Brass
Wardrobe Sideboard with Drawers in Canaletto Walnut by Accardibuccheri Medulum
By Mauro Accardi & Silvia Buccheri
Located in Meolo, Venezia
The curved and straight lines, the solids and voids, the austerity and lightness; and, above all, the refined
lightness of the arches which follow on from each other at a constant rh...
Category
2010s Italian Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
H 56.11 in W 25.6 in D 19.1 in
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce
By Örsjö Industri AB, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' verdigris patinated outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in rich v...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights an...
Materials
Metal
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö.
This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Textile
Organic Modern Shell Wall Light/Wall Sconce in White Plaster by Hannah Woodhouse
By Hannah Woodhouse
Located in London, GB
Handmade Shell organic modern sculptural wall sconce/ wall light in silky smooth white plaster, created by artist Hannah Woodhouse in her London studio. Contemporary design inspired ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Organic Modern Wall Lights and Sco...
Materials
Plaster
H 15 in W 8.3 in D 6.3 in
JENNY Large Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Mathieu Matégot, Stilnovo, Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Introducing Jenny, the latest vintage-inspired fixture from Blueprint Lighting.
Named for multi-hyphenate Jenny Mollen; NYT best-selling author, actress, design enthusiast, mom of ...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
Organic Modern Small Table Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE SMALL table lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada.
Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant's Foot– for the prominent shape at its ba...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Textile, Wood
Kay Bojesen, Early Horse Figurine in Beech, Denmark, 1950s
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Measurement and info:
Type: Wooden horse toy/figure.
Material: Beech.
Color: Beech with natural patina and aging.
Design/maker: Kay Bojesen.
Origin: Denmark.
Period...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls
Materials
Beech
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
Category
2010s South African Minimalist Pedestals
Materials
Hardwood
21st Century Modern Nature Inspired Suspension Lamp, Gold Leafs Chandelier
Located in Porto, PT
Leafus suspension lamp unveils a subtle breeze of fresh and modern design. This luxury suspension lamp is full of sophistication with an organic and elegant shape. Nature-inspired, t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 78.75 in W 58.27 in D 54.34 in
California Woolen Carpet by Nathalie Du Pasquier from Memphis Milano
By Memphis Milano, Memphis Group, Nathalie du Pasquier
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The California hand woven wool carpet was originally designed in 1983 by Nathalie Du Pasquier for Memphis Milano.
Nathalie du Pasquier was born in Bordeaux, France, in 1957. She has...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Carpets
Materials
Wool
Kay Bojesen Vintage Puffin
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Krefeld, DE
Vintage and early puffin designed by Kay Bojesen. It is marked with the old sticker: Kay Bojesen copyright Denmark.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls
Materials
Wood
Antique German Christmas Scene Doll in Sled, with Music Box, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This beautiful Bisque Head doll, with a smaller baby doll, is seated in a metal sled. The doll has brown glass eyes, blonde hair and teeth. The coat is made of pressed cotton. The sl...
Category
Early 20th Century German Folk Art Toys and Dolls
Materials
Metal
Pearl Royale 18K White Gold, Diamond, Sapphire and South Sea Pearl Chess Set
By Colin Burn Art
Located in Halls Head, Western Australia
The Pearl Royale chess set stands as one of the world’s finest jewelry artworks ever created. This masterpiece is hailed as the most valuable and opulent chess set in the world and l...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Victorian Games
Materials
Gold
H 5.52 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Signed Gabriella Crespi Desk Accessories
By Gabriella Crespi
Located in Munich, DE
Signed Gabriella Crespi desk accessories, brass and acrylic.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vases
Materials
Acrylic
Recent Sales
1970s High-Quality Children Toy by German Renate Müller
By Renate Müller
Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE
Turtle, children toy in jute and leather by Renate Müller, Germany, 1971.
Authentic animal toy
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture
Materials
Leather, Jute
1970s High-Quality Children Toy 'Hippo' by German Renate Müller 'b'
By Renate Müller
Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE
Hippo, children toy in jute and leather by Renate Müller, Germany, 1970.
Authentic animal toy from
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Leather, Jute
Renate Müller Therapeutic Toys for for H. Josef Leven KG
By H. Josef Leven, Renate Müller
Located in Amstelveen, Noord
Renate Müller was born in 1945 and raised in Sonneberg in Germany. Her grandfather had a small toy
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture
Materials
Leather, Jute
Vintage Therapeutic Toy Rocking Duck by Renate Müller
By Renate Müller
Located in Krefeld, DE
Rocking Duck, Therapeutic toy created in 1967 by Renate Müller in Sonneberg, pictured in the book
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls
Materials
Leather, Jute
1971, Germany, Therapeutic Toy Seal by Renate Müller Oversized Stuffed Animal
By Renate Müller
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Iconic therapeutic toy seal by the eastern German designer Renate Müller. The typical use of jute
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls
Materials
Jute, Leather
H 22.05 in W 23.63 in L 22.05 in
Vintage Renate Müller Rhinoceros
By Renate Müller
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
therapeutic toys, Müller took over the rights to her designs in 1990. She continues to hand-produce very
Category
20th Century German Toys and Dolls
Materials
Leather, Jute
Vintage Renate Müller Turtle
By Renate Müller
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
toys, Müller took over the rights to her designs in 1990. She continues to hand-produce very limited
Category
20th Century German Toys and Dolls
Materials
Leather, Jute
Vintage Renate Müller Rhinoceros
By Renate Müller
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
therapeutic toys, Müller took over the rights to her designs in 1990. She continues to hand-produce very
Category
20th Century German Toys and Dolls
Materials
Leather, Jute
Vintage Renate Müller Hippopotamus
By Renate Müller
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
therapeutic toys, Müller took over the rights to her designs in 1990. She continues to hand-produce very
Category
20th Century German Toys and Dolls
Materials
Leather, Jute, Rope
Renate Muller Rhinoceros Oversized Stuffed Animal
By Renate Müller
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Very Rare 1960's Rhinoceros designed by Renate Muller as a therapeutic toy. Muller continues to
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls
Materials
Jute, Leather
Renate Müller Therapeutic Toy 'Hippopotamus' Oversized Stuffed Animal, 1968
By Renate Müller
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Renate Müller is renowned for her handmade jute-and-leather toys, which were very successful
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls
Materials
Jute, Leather
H 15.75 in W 31.5 in D 13.78 in
Snake Animal Toy in Jute by Renate Müller, 1970s
By Renate Müller
Located in Berlin, BE
Snake animal toy in jute by Renate Müller, 1970s.
Authentic animal toy from the 1970s by Renate
Category
20th Century Animal Sculptures
Materials
Jute
Hippo Animal Toy in Jute and Red Leather by Renate Muller, 1970s
By Renate Müller
Located in Berlin, BE
Hippo animal toy in jute and red leather by Renate Müller, 1970s.
Authentic animal toy from the
Category
20th Century European Animal Sculptures
Materials
Jute
“The Toy Seller” (1874) Antique Oil Painting by Fritz Beinke (German, 1842-1907
Located in Shippensburg, PA
"THE TOY SELLER" (1874) BY FRITZ BEINKE (GERMAN, 1842-1907)
Executed in oil on canvas; signed
Category
Antique 19th Century German Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
H 41 in W 38 in D 1.75 in
Handmade Large Rhinoceros Toy by Renate Müller for, Germany, 1968
By Renate Müller, H. Josef Leven
Located in Utrecht, NL
in H
35 cm W x 85 cm D x 37 cm H
Literature:
Renate Müller: Toys & Design, R & Company
Category
Vintage 1960s German Other Toys
Materials
Leather, Jute
Therapeutic Jute Children Toy Hippo by Renate Müller Germany 1970s
By Renate Müller
Located in Vienna, AT
This authentic animal toy from the 1970s was designed by Renate Müller. Unique in shape and
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls
Materials
Leather, Jute
Renate Müller Bear Therapeutic Toy, 1968
By Renate Müller
Located in Munich, DE
Renate Muller Bear designed in 1968. Made by H. Josef Leven KG, Sonneberg. Brown gunny, brown
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture
Materials
Leather, Jute
Old Children Leather Toy Rhinoceros Nossi by German Renate Müller, 1968
By Renate Müller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Berlin, DE
Rhinoceros "Nossi", children toy in jute and leather by Renate Müller, Germany, 1968.
Authentic
Category
20th Century German Animal Sculptures
Materials
Leather, Jute
H 14.57 in W 35.44 in D 12.6 in
Toy Elephant by Renate Müller
By Renate Müller
Located in New York, NY
Renate Müller, Germany, 2014.
Renate Müller began designing and producing toys in the early 1960s as
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Toys and Dolls
"Therapeutic Toy" Rhinoceros by Renate Muller
By Renate Müller
Located in New York, NY
SM4698
"Therapeutic Toy" Rhinoceros in red colored jute with colored leather detailing
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Toys and Dolls
Materials
Jute, Leather
"Therapeutic Toy" Giraffe by Renate Muller
By Renate Müller
Located in New York, NY
"Therapeutic Toy" Giraffe in natural jute.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Toys and Dolls
"Therapeutic Toy" Horse by Renate Muller
By Renate Müller
Located in New York, NY
"Therapeutic Toy" Horse in natural jute with red and blue leather detailing.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Toys and Dolls
"Therapeutic Toy" Hippopotamus by Renate Muller
By Renate Müller
Located in New York, NY
"Therapeutic Toy" Hippopotamus in brown jute with light brown and green leather detailing.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Toys and Dolls
Large "Therapeutic Toy" Crocodile by Renate Müller
By Renate Müller
Located in New York, NY
Large "Therapeutic Toy" Crocodile in green jute and leather with wooden teeth. Originally designed
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Toys and Dolls
Double-Tail "Therapeutic Toy" Hippopotamus by Renate Muller
By Renate Müller
Located in New York, NY
Double-tail "Therapeutic Toy" Hippopotamus in jute with brown and turquoise leather detailing.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Toys and Dolls
"Therapeutic Toy" Hippopotamus in Natural Jute by Renate Muller
By Renate Müller
Located in New York, NY
"Therapeutic Toy" Hippopotamus in natural jute with colored leather detailing.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Toys and Dolls
"Therapeutic Toy" Hippopotamus in Natural Jute by Renate Muller
By Renate Müller
Located in New York, NY
"Therapeutic Toy" Hippopotamus in natural jute with colored leather detailing.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Toys and Dolls
"Therapeutic Toy" Rhinoceros in Dark Blue Jute by Renate Muller
By Renate Müller
Located in New York, NY
"Therapeutic Toy" Rhinoceros in dark blue jute with colored leather detailing.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Toys and Dolls
Therapeutic Wild Boar Toy in Jute and Leather by Renate Müller, 2005
By Renate Müller
Located in New York, NY
Therapeutic Toy Wild Boar in jute and leather, with plastic detailing. Designed and made by Renate
Category
2010s German Modern Toys and Dolls
Therapeutic Elephant Toy in Jute and Leather by Renate Müller, 1981-1982
By Renate Müller
Located in New York, NY
Therapeutic Toy Elephant in jute and red and black leather. Originally designed and made by Renate
Category
Vintage 1960s German Modern Toys and Dolls
Materials
Leather, Jute
Therapeutic Bird Toy in Brown Jute with Leather by Renate Müller, 1981-1982
By Renate Müller
Located in New York, NY
Therapeutic Toy Bird in brown jute with leather detailing. Originally designed and made by Renate
Category
2010s German Modern Toys and Dolls
Materials
Jute, Leather
Therapeutic Bird Toy in Purple Jute with Leather by Renate Müller, 1981-1982
By Renate Müller
Located in New York, NY
Therapeutic toy bird in purple jute with leather detailing. Originally designed and made by Renate
Category
2010s German Modern Toys and Dolls
Materials
Leather, Jute
"Therapeutic Toy" Bird in Jute and Leather, Designed and Made by Renate Müller
By Renate Müller
Located in New York, NY
SM5853.
"Therapeutic Toy" bird in green jute and leather. Originally designed and made by Renate
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Toys and Dolls
Materials
Jute, Leather
Therapeutic Seal Toy in Dark Blue Jute with Colored Leather by Renate Müller
By Renate Müller
Located in New York, NY
Therapeutic toy seal in dark blue jute with colored leather detailing. Designed and made by Renate
Category
2010s German Modern Toys and Dolls
Materials
Leather, Jute
"Therapeutic Toy" Hippopotamus by Renate Müller
By Renate Müller
Located in New York, NY
SM4813.
"Therapeutic Toy" hippopotamus in red jute. Designed and made by Renate Müller, Germany
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Toys and Dolls
Materials
Jute, Leather
Therapeutic Toy Double-Face Pony in Jute with Leather by Renate Müller
By Renate Müller
Located in New York, NY
SM5782.
Therapeutic toy double-face pony in yellow jute with leather detailing. Designed and
Category
2010s German Animal Sculptures
Materials
Leather, Jute
H 23.62 in W 11.81 in D 68.9 in
"Therapeutic Toy" Magic Horse in Brown Jute by Renate Müller, 2015
By Renate Müller
Located in New York, NY
"Therapeutic Toy" magic horse in brown jute with leather detailing. Designed and made by Renate
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Toys and Dolls
Materials
Jute
Signed 'Therapeutic Toy' Cubic Seat Cushion by Renate Müller, designed in 1968
By Renate Müller
Located in Vienna, Vienna
shapes are published in the book ' Renate Müller, Toys + Designs' p-52, 2010.
Please find our other
Category
Vintage 1960s German Other Toys and Dolls
Materials
Jute, Leather
H 11.82 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
1970s High-Quality Children Toy by German Renate Müller
By Renate Müller
Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE
Three play pillows, children toys in jute and leather by Renate Müller, Germany, 1971.
Authentic
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture
Materials
Leather, Jute
1970s High-Quality Children Toy by German Renate Müller
By Renate Müller
Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE
Two rolls, children toy in jute and leather by Renate Müller, Germany, 1972.
Authentic children
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Leather, Jute
1970s High-Quality Children Toy 'Hippo' by German Renate Müller 'c'
By Renate Müller
Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE
Hippo, children toy in jute and leather by Renate Müller, Germany, 1970.
Authentic animal toy
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Leather, Jute
1960s High-Quality Children Toy 'Rhino' by German Renate Müller 'B'
By Renate Müller
Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE
Rhino, children toy in jute and leather by Renate Müller, Germany, 1967.
Original rhino animal
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Leather, Jute
Signed 'Therapeutic Toy' Buzz Bear by Renate Müller
By Renate Müller
Located in Vienna, Vienna
the back.
Please find our other listings of toys by Renate Müller.
Category
Late 20th Century German Other Toys and Dolls
Materials
Jute, Leather
Signed 'Therapeutic Toy' Hippopotamus by Renate Müller, Designed in 1968
By Renate Müller
Located in Vienna, Vienna
Another of the iconic therapeutic toy animals by the East German designer Renate Müller. The
Category
Vintage 1960s German Other Toys and Dolls
Materials
Leather, Jute
Free Shipping
H 12.6 in W 14.18 in D 30.32 in
Jute and Leather 'Therapeutic Toy' Skittle by Renate Müller Designed in 1968
By Renate Müller
Located in Vienna, Vienna
book about her designs 'Renate Müller, Toys+Design' on page 54, published in 2010.
The presented
Category
Vintage 1960s German Other Toys and Dolls
Materials
Jute, Leather
Free Shipping
H 21.66 in Dm 8.86 in
Rare 1950s Schuco West German Toy Go-Kart
Located in Los Angeles, CA
the creation of this charming toy. The decoration on the surface is amazing and the worm gear at the
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls
Materials
Metal
1960s High-Quality Children Toy 'Rhino' by German Renate Müller
By Renate Müller
Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE
Rhino, children toy in jute and leather by Renate Müller, Germany, 1967.
Authentic animal toy
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Jute, Leather
1970s High Quality Children Toy 'Hippo' by German Renate Müller 'd'
By Renate Müller
Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE
Hippo, children toy in jute and leather by Renate Müller, Germany, 1970.
Authentic animal toy from
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Leather, Jute
2000s High-Quality Children Toy 'Hippo' by German Renate Müller 'a'
By Renate Müller
Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE
Hippo, children toy in jute and leather by Renate Müller, Germany, 2009.
Authentic animal toy
Category
Early 2000s German Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Jute, Leather
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Muller Toy", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.
Muller Toy For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal muller toy for your home. Each muller toy for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using burlap, fabric and jute. Find 27 options for an antique or vintage muller toy now, or shop our selection of 9 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect muller toy — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A muller toy is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are sought with frequency.
Finding the Right toys-dolls for You
Antique, new and vintage toys and dolls 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.
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. 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 and dolls 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, new and vintage toys and dolls as well as folk-art toys on 1stDibs.