The majority of toys are bought from big box retailers, but we're seeing a shift to the ways of yesteryear with these artisan toys that put a strong focus on moving away from harsh designs and plastic-heavy compositions. While the label artisan toys might conjure notions of homemade or handcrafted, we're seeing more niche toy brands popping up that may or may not boast these characteristics. At the forefront, we're seeing designs that move away from trademarked images to ones that are more rustic and traditional in aesthetic.
Modern parents are more concerned with what children are playing and interacting with today more than ever, which has prompted a shift towards artisan toys that place things like craftsmanship as a top priority.
40 Artisan Toys
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Handcrafted Modern Slingshots
This Wooden Slingshot Brings High Class Style to the Old School Toy
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Modular Creature Toys
The Creative Wooden Creature Wooden Toy Kit Makes Real & Imagined Animals
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Chromatic Rocker Toys
The DIY Rainbow Rocker is a Great Way to Get Little Tots Active
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Luxurious Glass Chess Sets
This Glass Chess Set Epitomizes Luxury with Handcrafted Design
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Great Ape Wooden Toys
The Hanno the Gorilla Toy is Expertly Crafted
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Eerily Charming Recycled Dolls
These Handmade Dolls are Both Curious-Looking and Cute
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Customizable Plush Toys
The Mixed Animals by Huzi is Made Up of Interchangeable Parts
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Tree Bark Teddies
The Giving Bear is a Sustainable Stuffed Animal That Sweetly Invites a Squeeze
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Cartoon-Inspired Charity Dolls
The Lanvin Christmas Doll Collection is for a Good Cause
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Porky Wooden Penny Savers
The Twiggy Piggy Bank is Expertly Crafted from Timber and Leather
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Blue Collar Chess Sets
The Tool Chess is Rugged Yet Gorgeous
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Fruit-Shaped Doll Houses
These Apple and Pear House Designs from Rock and Pebble are Imaginative
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Personalized Matryoshka Novelties
This Nesting Doll Puzzle by Manzanitakids is Culturally Modern
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Homemade Building Block Machines
The Akayuki Ball Contraption is a Technical Toy Triumph
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Cute Crocheted Cartoon Characters
These Adorable Crocheted Dolls Feature Your Favourite Characters
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Timber Toy Bricks
The Mokurokku Wooden LEGO Set Puts Natural Materials Back into Your Hands
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Wooden Toy Homes
The 'Wedge House' and the 'Circle House' by Modern Playhouse
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Hand-Made Undead Dolls
These Zombie Dolls Come with Removable Guts
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Organic Handmade Rattles
'Noli Noli' Uses Beeswax and Shea Butter for Natural Fun
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Typographic Spinning Toys
Sugar For All Created These Toy Dreidels Adorned with Type
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Timber Pop Culture Toys
The Amanda Visell Wooden Idols are Crafty Versions of Childhood Characters
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Antlered Animal Assemblages
Artist David Budzik Creates One of a Kind Animal Wood Toys
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Automatic Rubber Band Weapons
Destroy the Competition with the Rubber Band Machine Gun
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Emotion-Teaching Playthings
Plan Toys' Build-A-Robot Targets Children with Autism
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Adorable Faux Taxidermy
Etsy's Gills Pop Art Emporium Creates Stuffed Animal Wall Decor
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Creepy Children's Cuddlers (UPDATE)
The ‘WHAM BLAM BLAMO' Line of Toys is Endear
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Plant-Based Baby Teethers
These Baby Teether Designs Are Made from All Natural Starches
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Organic Baby Toys
This Tool Play Set is Fun and Safe for Your Young Ones
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Stackable Wooden Toys
The Organic Nimble Nester Stacking Arches are Satin Smooth
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Notched Block Toys
The Totems Series One by Dino Sanchez is Made for All Ages
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Petri Dish-Inspired Jigsaws
The Radial Puzzle is Inspired by Organic Crystal Growth Patterns
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Chic Contemporary Doll Houses
Dolls Villa Pimps Out Toy Homes
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Building Block Love Rockets
The Valentine LEGO Heart Spaceship is Romantically Themed
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Denim Sports Equipment
Loomstate Denim Soccer Balls are Kid-Sized and Earth-Friendly
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Handmade Plush Mobiles
KLT Works Creates Eco-Friendly Artistic Nursery Decor
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Custom Plush Toys
These Customized Dolls are Made From your Little One's Artwork
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Historical Pillow Dolls
Get Your Kids to Play with History with These Stuffy Historical Figures
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Reclaimed Wool Plushies
These 'Cate & Levi' Stuffed Animals are One-Of-A-Kind
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Hi-Tech Block Toys
TinkerBots Are the Next Generation of Building Block Toys
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Curious Upcycled Characters
The Amy Arnold 'Peepwool' Collection is Entirely Eco-Friendly
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Multi-Generational Anime Plushes
The Newest Build-A-Bear Sanrio Characters Captivate All Ages
Upcycled Waste Material Furniture
This Cardboard Furniture Design by Lee Lin is Modular
Aquatic Amphibian Children's Toys
The Conceptual 'Tacos Frog' Helps Kids Learn About Ecosystems
Teddy Bear Outerwear
Build-A-Bear Cuddly Couture Shares Cozy, Warm Styles
Pump-Up Plush Toys
Little Biggies' Patented Pump Packaging Provides a Unique Unboxing Experience
3D-Printed Intricate Homeware
Sheyn Focues on Designing Detailed Tiny Furniture Homeware
Whimsical Gnome Toys
My Gnome On The Roam® is an Interactive Toy Range for All Ages
Whimsical Doll-Inspired Accessories
Pidgin Fashion Dolls Launches a New Accessories Collection
Vintage-Inspired Candle Designs
The Maker Offers a Selection of Candles at Sephora
Color-In Photo Cameras
The 'Potto' Toy Camera Concept Encourages Kids to Color in Prints
Imaginative Soft Toys
Blabla's Little Monster Soft Toys Promote Listening, Curiosity and Dreams
Cartoon-Inspired Plush Toys
Build-A-Bear Unveils a New Super Mario Collection with Accessories
Angular Transforming Furniture Pieces
The 'Optimus' Furniture Shifts According to Preferences
Eco-Friendly Racing Toys
VTech's Turbo Edge Riders Inspires Racing and Recycling
Cuddly Plush Collectibles
Build-A-Bear Workshop's SKOOSHERZ are Made for Hugging
Eco-Friendly Bath Essentials
Bebo Seeks to Reimagine the Packaging of Kid's Bath Products
Furniture Waste-Made Toys
ÉCAL Students Redefine What a Sustainable Toy Is
Creative STEM-Based Toys
JitteryGit's Educational STEM Toys Foster Creativity in Kids
Educational Climate Change Toys
The 'Habitat' Educational Toy Brick Sets Come in Two Options
Ultra-Modern Infant Furniture
Nestig Boasts Slick & Modern Infant Furniture That is Also Adaptable
Playful Toy-Like Furniture
The 'Frunchroom' Furniture Collection by Adi Goodrich is Delightful
High-Tech Eco-Conscious Furniture
The WoodenWood Project Upcycles and Utilizes Robotic Printing
Playful Modular Mops
Staff and Clorox Created a Colorful Wet Mop with Rubber Hat Topper
Multisensory Oven Playsets
Cookeez Makery Helps Kids Create a Sweetly Scented Best Friend
Artisanal Craftsmanship-Exploring Stores
Mo.1950 Presents Tracce, an Artisanal Concept Store
Anatomically Inspired Geometric Furniture
Ara Thorose Designs the New BOYD Works Furniture Capsule
Nostalgic Toy-Inspired Fashion Collections
rue21 is Collaborating with Barbie® and Hot Wheels®
Modular Timeless Outdoor Furniture
Todd Bracher and GANDIABLASCO Join on the MASS Series
Decayed Car Playsets
Hot Wheels x Daniel Arsham Features Stylistically Aged Designs
Nature-Inspired Pet Toys
A Team of Designers Create the Unique Triangle Toy for Pets
Kid-Envisioned Urban Environments
The Little Big Playmat Takes a Creative Path to Design Problems
Adorable Organic Stuffed Animals
Estella Boasts a Range of Eye-catching Handmade Toys
AI-Enhanced STEM Toys
The Kidx Classbox Fuses Montessori Methods with NFC Tech & AI
Playful Restaurant Pop-Ups
The Play-Doh Restaurant of Imagination Turns Kids' Creations Edible
Gen Z Crafting Events
Red Heart Hosted an Exclusive "Crafternoon" in NYC
Cardboard Box Furniture
The 'Karton' Furniture Collection by Illya Goldman Gubin is Sturdy
AI-Powered Plushies
Curio and Grimes are Collaborating on Artificial Intelligence Toys
Modern Children's Furniture Brands
Little Seeds Specializes in Hiqh-Quality Children's Furniture
Miniature Baking Collectibles
Make It Mini Food Collectibles Can Be Made & Displayed
Doll-Inspired Coffee Table Books
Assouline Creates the New Barbie Coffee Table Book
Intricately Crafted Homeware Capsules
L'OBJET Designs the New L’Atelier Homeware Series
Sex Toy-Resembling Wooden Tools
Craig Green Designs the Unique Jumbo Wooden Tools
Curated Home Decor Platforms
Cribsi Offers Warm and Modern Home Decor
Tailor-Made Furniture Ranges
Last Ditch Design's Capsule Balances Aesthetics and Functionality
Vibrantly Dynamic Wooden Appliances
Ettore Sottssass Designs More to the Twergi Collection
Creativity Time Capsules
Crayola's Campaign for Creativity Reunites Adults with Childhood Art
Iconic Toy Retailer Expansions
Toys"R"Us Canada Amplifies Retail Presence Ahead of Holiday Season
90s Toy-Themed Fashion
The Cakeworthy x Furby Collection Pays Tribute to a 90s Sensation
Bear-shaped Bluetooth Speakers
The Iconic BEARBRICK Collectible Toy is Now a Functional Speaker
Adult-Targeted Plush Toys
Build-A-Bear After Dark Shares Gifts & Collectibles for "Kidults"
Transforming Imaginative Furniture Designs
The Kiddie Couch Encourages a Sense of Play
Kid-Designed Sculptural Furniture
Art Gallery Galerie Philia Engages Children with Design-Thinking
Upcycled Object Exhibitions
Nendo and Daniel Arsham Design, Break, and Create Functional Objects
Dollhouse-Inspired Furniture
The Barbie x Joybird Collab Embraces the Barbiecore Aesthetic
Self-Esteem Promoting Plushies
Bigfoot Kin Teaches Children How to Love Themselves
Retro Ready-to-Assemble Furniture
Ree Drummond's New Line Boasts her Signature Vintage Style
Upcycled Circular Design Products
Cyrc Designs Expansive Products with Sustainable Themes
Playful Furniture Exhibits
SFMOMA Presents Conversation Pieces: Contemporary Furniture in Dialogue
Ergonomic Dog Toys
Earth Rated's Debut Dog Toy Collection is Durable, Stimulating & Safe
Geometric Design Toys
The Little Toy by Eames Office Has Been Revived After Six Decades
Experiment-Based Playsets
Moose Toys' Beast Lab Reinvigorates Action Figure Category
Calming Stacking Stone Toys
The Calm Club Relaxing Wooden Stacking Stones are Soothing
Forest-Inspired Screenless Toys
Boogie Board Launched the Sketch Pals Forest Friends Line
Timber Tech-Packed Dolls
These teenage engineering Wooden Dolls Come in Eight Varieties
Anthropomorphized Bath Products
Uoga Uoga Kids' Packaging Can Be Customized with Stickers
Nature-Inspired Indoor Playgrounds
Sarit Shani Hay Designs a New Playground in Tel Aviv
Fuzzy Musical Collectibles
Furblets are Interactive Toys That Introduce Furby to a New Generation
Squishing Jellybean-Scented Toys
Jelly Belly Squishi Toys Come in 12 Different Scents
Geometric Wooden Art Sculptures
Aleph Geddis Creates the Series of Dimensional Wooden Art
Playful Vibrant Creative Furniture
Dmitry Kozinenko Designs Four Products for Woo Furniture
Gifting-Focused Travel Chocolate Products
Ferrero Travel Market Has Shown Off New Treats
Doll-Themed Secondhand Shops
ThredUp's Barbiecore Dream Shop Shares a Selection of Thrifted Goods
NYC-Themed Baby Gift Sets
The Big Apple Baby Gift Set by Estella Features Clothes, Toys and More
STEM Holiday Shops
CircuitMess' Holiday Gift Shop Has Presents That Teach Coding & Creative Design
Art-Focused STEAM Kits
Robot in a Can Helps Build STEAM Skills Through Art and Design Education
Designer-Led Nostalgic Capsules
Daniel Arsham & Dr. Seuss Enterprises Delight Kids & Grown-Ups
Pixelated Tile Toy Sets
The 'VOXART' Click Tile Construction Set is Easy to Build and Customize
Digital Collectible Displays
Gatebox's Digital Figure Box Shows Off Virtual Collectibles
Summer-Ready Toy-Branded Clothing
The Mattel Barbie Film Merch Collection is Expansive
Naturalistic Public Outdoor Furniture
The 'Life Ark' Outdoor Seat Has a Leaf-Shaped Form
Recyclable Kid-Friendly Meals
Little Dish Launches Its New Range in 85% Wood Fibre Packs
Wasteful Shopping Billboards
Not On The High Street's Billboards Highlight a "Don't Gift Guide"
Toy Block-Inspired Wooden Bookshelves
Waiting Woood Designs the New Rotating Picture Book Rack
Minimalist Play Furniture
Blueberry and Third Specializes in Slick and Stylish Toys
Playful Interactive Galleries
PLAY by American Express Platinum Reimagines Toys as Art Pieces
Modern Sustainable Living Furniture
Heath Ceramics and Artek Launch the Heath + Artek Collection
Toy Block-Inspired Furniture
The Bloc Collection by From: C is Inspired by Nostalgic Elements
Next-Gen Fuzzy Robot Toys
Hasbro is Introducing a New Furby for a New Generation
Dynamic Timber Furniture Designs
Didi NG Wing Yin Unveils the New Down to Earth Collection
90s Toy Holiday Trees
Furbtrees are Introducing the Next Generation of Furby Across the UK
Toy-Specific Storage Systems
Step2 Debuts a Toy Storage Box for Developing Organizational Skills
Cognitive Toy Subscriptions
Lovevery is a Subscription that Delivers Developmental Toys to Kids
Sandbox-Like Modular Storage Cabinets
Roee Magdassi Channels Childhood Whimsy for Poventura
Asia-Honoring Artisanal Handmade Designs
IKEA Presents its MÄVINN Collection Celebrates Asia
STEM Subscription Crates
KiwiCo's STEM Subscription Crates Equip Children with Valuable Skills
Kid-Targeted Holiday Bundles
Storypod Boasts Three Holiday Bundles for Kids
Curated Eco-Friendly Marketplaces
Me Mother Earth Boasts Eco Products for Various Purposes
Discarded Toys-Created Homes
Wallmakers Designs the Toy Storey Home with Repurposed Toys
Sentimental Holiday Ad Campaigns
Amazon's Joy is Made Campaign Evokes Holiday Emotion
Life-Size In-Store Countdowns
Toys R Us Asia and Craig & Karl Created an Advent Calendar for All
Microplastic Particle-Transformed Designs
The Tyre Collective Creates Products from Particles
Youth-Focused Architectural Toys
The Freckled Frog's 'Happy Architect' Toy is for Curious Youth
Expansive Baby Collections
Mamas & Papas Debuts a Baby and Toddler Collection with Laura Ashley
Bilingual Baby Toys
Bebé Fuerte Explores Movement as Play
Third-Party Artisanal Marketplaces
Michaels Launches the MarkerPlace Alternative Marketplace
Doll-Inspired Kids Collections
The PatPat x Barbie Collection Features About 60 Unique Styles
Educational Candy Toy Products
Yowie Baby Animals Put a Spotlight on Endangered Wildlife
Dream-Inspired Building Toys
Lego Dreamzzz Encourages Kids to Build with Their Imagination
Planet-Friendly Organic Clothing
Toby Tiger Offers Ethical and Affordable Kids Clothing for All
Playful Wizard Toy Collections
Schleich and Warner Bros. Launch Wizarding World™
Customizable Toy Islanders
LEGO Announces a New Animal Crossing-Themed Collaboration
Reality-Bending Car Ads
CarGurus Ad Features Melting Lego and Gourmet Chef Toddlers
Miniature Tranquil Garden Playsets
Meta.Zen is a Minimally Designed Zen Garden for Calmness
One-of-a-Kind Experimental Design Objects
Origin Made is Launching Experimental Editions
Plastic Bottle-Made Christmas Trees
Caroline Chaptini Creates the a Sustainable Christmas tree
Locally Focused Visionary Tableware
IKEA's Design Lab Presents the New Products of Place Campaign
Form-Centric Artful Collaborative Furniture
CICIL and Artish Studio Join Forces on a Collection
Hand-Crafted Wooden Stationary Boxes
chengshe.design Designs the ONEBOX with Fidgeting Elements
Wilderness-Inspired Furniture Series
Name Place Animal Thing Designs the Habitat Collection
Stone-Like Supportive Toys
Play Maker Stapelstein Expands to the American Market
Animated Turtle Clothing Collections
Shein's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is Kid-Friendly
Platform-Enabled Baby Registries
Etsy Launches a New Baby Registry Feature for Parents
Jelly Bean-Inspired Toy Collections
These Jelly Belly Toys Were Created with the Incredible Group
Sustainable Furniture Services
IKEA's As-is Service Connects Shoppers to Gently Used Products
Life-Sized Toy Construction Sets
The Funphix' 'Standard' is an Educational Outdoor Playset
Enchanted Potion Dolls
Magic Mixies Pixlings are Dolls That Kids Create Inside a Potion Bottle
Creature-Themed Graphic T-Shirts
Mr Jones Watches Debuts its First Line of Unisex T-Shirts
Africa-Themed STEM Crafts
Teni & Tayo Offers a Subscription Box of STEM Crafts Inspired by Africa
Mist-Making Genie Toys
Moose Toys' Magic Mixies Magic Lamp Inspires Magical Wish-Making
Whimsical Kids Furniture Collections
Oeuf Presents the New Moss Collection of Modern Looks
Cardboard Box-Transformed Furniture
Max Lamb Presents the Box Exhibition at Gallery Fumi
Contemporary Art Puzzle Sets
LEGO's Modern Art Building Set is a Great Buildable Decor
Parental Gift Generators
The Parent Present Gift Generator Supports Gen Z & Millennial Shoppers
Authentically Themed Christmas Ornaments
Old World Christmas Announced New Licensing Partnerships
Nature-Inspired Collections
arcana Boasts a Series of Thoughtful Gifts for the Holidays
Playful Toy-Inspired Exhibits
The Eames Institute of Infinite Curiosity Debuts Toys & Play Exhibit
Curated Vintage Decor Retailers
Vintage Beyond is Toronto's Newest Preloved Design Destination
Eco-Friendly Health-Conscious Dog Toys
These Cosmos Snack Shack Toys Come in Two Styles
Expressive Unique Furniture Designs
ÆTHER/MASS Continues to Grow Experimental Design Products
Bold Hand-Crafted Planters
Manscapers and Tuleste Factory Developed the TFM Collection