Antique Wooden Toy Horse on Wheels, Early 20th Century

This charming antique wooden toy horse dates to the early 20th century and represents a traditional handcrafted children’s toy, likely produced in Central Europe. The horse is hand-carved from solid wood and mounted on a simple wooden platform with four original wheels, allowing it to be pulled or pushed.

The surface retains its original painted decoration, with visible traces of hand-applied pigment and a richly developed patina. The expressive, slightly naive carving and weathered finish give the piece strong decorative character and authenticity. Cracks, wear, and surface losses are consistent with age and long-term use and should be regarded as part of its historical charm.

Today, the object functions primarily as a decorative piece rather than a functional toy. It works beautifully as an interior accent, collector’s item, or display object in vintage, folk-art, or eclectic interiors.

Specification:
Origin: Central Europe
Period: Early 20th century
Style: Folk / Primitive style
Materials: Carved wood, original painted surface, wooden wheels
Condition: Original antique condition. Visible wear, paint loss, cracks, and surface patina consistent with age. Structurally stable. No modern restorations observed
Estimated Weight: approx. 3–5 kg

Dimensions
Height: 70 cm
Width: 36 cm
Length: 108 cm