Vintage Design
Toy designed by Ko Verzuu, circa 1950. Manufactured by ADO in Netherlands. Blue trailer with wooden wheel and set of blocks. Signed with an ADO metal plate. In good original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. Ko Verzuu (1901-1971) a former construction supervisor from Utrecht, led the ADO -Arbeid Door Onvolwaardigen- workshops. In addition, he designed the cars, building blocks, games and doll furniture, that were handmade by his team of patients. Verzuu tested the quality of his toys on his own children. He immersed himself in art and architecture, with which he developed a strong preference for abstract lines and bright colors found in the 1920s group, De Stijl. ADO Toys, therefore, are curiously avant-garde, inspired by the great artists of the time. In 2012, they were on show as part of the ‘Century of the Child: Growing by Design, 1900-2000′ exhibition in MOMA, New York. The same year, the CODA museum in Apeldoorn, Netherlands.
| Creator |
Ko Verzuu (Designer) , ADO (Manufacturer) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer |
Ko Verzuu (Designer) , ADO (Manufacturer) |
| Design Period | 1950 to 1959 |
| Production Period | 1950 to 1959 |
| Country of Manufacture | Netherlands |
| Identifying Marks | This piece is attributed to the above-mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark |
| Style | Vintage |
| Detailed Condition | |
| Product Code | WM-1903772 |
| Restoration and Damage Details |
Wear consistent with age and use
|
| Materials | Wood |
| Color | Blue |
| Width |
24 cm 9.4 inch |
| Depth |
21 cm 8.1 inch |
| Height |
8 cm 3.0 inch |
| Weight Range | Standard — Between 40kg and 80kg |
| Duties Notice | Import duty is not included in the prices you see online. You may have to pay import duties upon receipt of your order. |
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