01 · Grain & gesture
Wooden toys
Wood can be turned, carved, joined and painted into a remarkable range of forms. This theme celebrates the warmth of natural grain and the quiet resourcefulness of toys made to be held, rolled or set in motion.
Four ways to look
Explore the materials, characters and clever ideas that give toys their lasting fascination.
themes for curious eyes
WOOD · FIGURE · PLAY · MOTION
The collection themes
Each theme is an invitation to notice a different part of toy-making—from a natural material to a miniature world in motion.
01 · Grain & gesture
Wood can be turned, carved, joined and painted into a remarkable range of forms. This theme celebrates the warmth of natural grain and the quiet resourcefulness of toys made to be held, rolled or set in motion.
02 · Character in miniature
Small figures turn a few shapes and colors into an entire cast. From classic toy soldiers to simple peg characters, their scale rewards a close look at silhouette, expression and hand-painted detail.
03 · Familiar pleasures
Everyday playthings often make use of simple, memorable shapes. A yo-yo, a ball or a spinning top can reveal how little is needed to invite repetition, skill and delight.
04 · A little ingenuity
Wind-up toys make mechanics part of the magic. Gears, springs and winding keys translate a small action into movement, offering a glimpse of the ingenuity tucked inside a compact object.