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Lion Toy

Danish Modern Solid Teak Carved Lion Toy / Lint Brush, Bojesen Era
By Laurids Lonborg
Located in San Diego, CA
Danish modern solid teak carved lion toy / lint brush by Laurids Lonborg, circa 1950s. This
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Toys and Dolls

Materials

Teak

Hand Carved Wood Lion Toy Figure in Orange and Black, Africa, 1970s
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A whimsical hand carved lion statue from Africa. Hand carved by local artisans in East Africa in
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Vintage 1970s North African Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Wood Circus Toy Mexican Lion Tamer Mechanic Traditional Folk Art Hand Painted
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
wooden toy demonstrates the interaction between the tamer in a circus and a fierce lion, who appears to
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2010s Mexican Folk Art Toys

Materials

Acrylic, Wood

Vintage English Toy Lion
Located in New York, NY
A rare early turn-of-the-century English nursery toy. A standing lion with warm smiling face and
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Early 20th Century English Toys and Dolls

Vintage English Toy Lion
Vintage English Toy Lion
H 16 in W 23 in D 7 in
Antique Schoenhut "Humpty Dumpty Collection" Lion Circus Toy c.1903-1935
By Schoenhut
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Jointed wooden lion manufactured in the 1900s by the Schoenhut Piano Company as part of the
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Toys and Dolls

Materials

Leather, Wood, Paint

Antique Schoenhut "Humpty Dumpty Collection" Lion Circus Toy c.1903-1935
By Schoenhut
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Jointed wooden lion manufactured in the 1900s by the Schoenhut Piano Company as part of the
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Toys and Dolls

Materials

Leather, Wood, Paint

Antique Schoenhut "Humpty Dumpty Collection" Dark Lion Circus Toy c.1903-1935
By Schoenhut
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Jointed wooden lion manufactured in the 1900s by the Schoenhut Piano Company as part of the
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Toys and Dolls

Materials

Leather, Wood, Paint

1960s Teakwood Lion Figurine by Gunnar Florning for Laurids Lonborg Denmark
By Laurids Lonborg
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
The vintage 1960s teakwood lion toy brush figurine was designed by Gunnar Florning for Laurids
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Teak

Four German Steiff Lion Monkey Rabbit Hand Puppets
By Steiff
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of four hand puppets by iconic plush toy maker, Steiff. The puppets are all in very good
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls

Materials

Wool, Mohair, Cotton, Silk

Kay Bojesen and Jorgen Bloch Lion in Natural Rope, Denmark 1960s
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A rare example of the Danish toy-design-master Kay Bojesen work. This lion in braided natural rope
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls

Materials

Rope

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Mid-Century Lion Pull Toy
Located in Essex, MA
A mid-century modern lion pull toy, Japanese, circa 1950s-60s, in carved wood with leather ears and
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Toys and Dolls

Materials

Wood

Majestic Handmade Leather Lion Sculpture by Deru, Germany
By Deru
Located in Peabody, MA
Handcrafted leather lion by Deru, Germany, circa 1960s. Deru created its creatures from a single
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls

Materials

Leather

Kay Bojesen and Jorgen Bloch Ultra Rare Lion, 1960s Danish Mid-Century
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A very rare example of the Danish toy-design-master Kay Bojesen work. This lion in braided natural
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls

1960s Teakwood Lion Toy Brush by Gunnar Florning for Laurids Lonborg, Denmark
By Laurids Lonborg
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Lion 1960s Teak lion brush toy by Gunnar Florning for Laurids Lonborg Made in Denmark 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls

Materials

Plastic, Teak

Mechanical Bank "Lion Hunter, " American Toy, circa 1911
Located in Incline Village, NV
mechanical bank depicts President Teddy Roosevelt aiming his rifle at a lion. Roosevelt is well-known for his
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Vintage 1910s American Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

Three Piece Child's Circus Train Toys
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Vintage three piece child's circus train toys featuring a lion, a monkey riding a dog, and a rabbit
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20th Century American Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Metal

Rare German Stuffed Studio Lion Life Size
By Steiff
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare life like Studio Lion. Comes from a collector dating back to 1950s believe to be German. Style
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Mid-20th Century Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Cotton

Vintage Lion Rocker Toy
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century lion rocker toy, circa 1960s. This piece is built with a sturdy wooden frame and
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Rope, Wood

Vintage Lion Rocker Toy
Vintage Lion Rocker Toy
H 21 in W 36 in D 13.5 in
Lion & Monkeys Mechanical Bank
Located in Sheffield, MA
Kyser & Rex cast iron lion and two monkeys mechanical bank, with one tree knot shaped as a peanut
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Antique 19th Century American Toys

Folk Art Miniature Lion a la Deyrolle
Located in San Francisco, CA
Bizarre and wildly fantastic stuffed miniature lion.
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Vintage 1940s French Toys

Royal Circus Toy
Located in San Francisco, CA
Wonderful Royal Circus cast iron toy with caged lion.
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Early 20th Century American Toys and Dolls

Royal Circus Toy
Royal Circus Toy
H 6 in W 13 in D 5 in
Abercrombie and Fitch Leather Lion
By Dimitri Omersa
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Handmade by Omersa, Spain for the London safari outfitters.
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Vintage 1960s Spanish Toys and Dolls

Abercrombie and Fitch Leather Lion
Abercrombie and Fitch Leather Lion
H 16 in W 22.5 in D 9 in
Large & Fine Italian Stuffed Plush Lion by Jockline, c.1980
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
The highly collectable, large and finely crafted male plush lion, having nylon filament whiskers
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Vintage 1980s Italian Toys and Dolls

Materials

Mohair

1950s Jørgen Bloch Rope Lion
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Richmond, VA
Offered is a rare and exquisite, 1950s Jørgen Bloch rope lion toy. The lion is formed of braided
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls

Materials

Rope

1950s Jørgen Bloch Rope Lion
1950s Jørgen Bloch Rope Lion
H 5.25 in W 10 in D 4.25 in

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Kay Bojesen Jointed Monkey Toy Danish Modern Teak
By Kay Bojesen
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Materials

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Lion Toy For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic lion toy available at 1stDibs. Each lion toy for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and animal skin. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect lion toy — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each lion toy bearing Mid-Century Modern or Folk Art hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made lion toy over the years, but those crafted by Deru, J. & E. Stevens Co. and Kay Bojesen are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Lion Toy?

The average selling price for a lion toy at 1stDibs is $663, while they’re typically $250 on the low end and $6,850 for the highest priced.