ADO - Toy ADO - 1950-1960





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ADO wooden toy truck/van in blue and yellow, Dutch design from circa 1950–1960, with original ADO badge, hinged rear door for loading, and original wheels with rubber tyres, in good vintage condition and without original packaging.
Description from the seller
ADO Wooden Toy Car / Delivery Van – Dutch Design – c. 1930–1950
Offered is an original wooden toy car from ADO (Arbeid Door Onvolwaardigen), an iconic Dutch toy manufacturer renowned for its high-quality designs and close ties to Dutch design history.
This characteristic delivery van is finished in blue and yellow lacquered wood and equipped with the original ADO factory plate on the front bearing the text “Nederl. Fabrikaat.” The tailgate is hinged and can be opened, making the loading space accessible. The car sits on original wheels with rubber tires.
The minimalist design and bright colors reflect the influence of mid-20th-century Dutch modernist design. As a result, the object is appealing not only to collectors of antique toys but also to enthusiasts of Dutch design and ADO objects.
Details
* Original ADO toy
* Netherlands, circa 1930–1950
* Wood, metal and rubber
* Original ADO emblem present
* Working hinged loading ramp
* Original wheels and tires
* Beautiful decorative appearance
Condition
Good vintage condition for its age. Paint wear, signs of use, small damages and signs of aging present. The ADO plate is original and clearly legible. See the photos for a full impression of the condition.
ADO Wooden Toy Car / Delivery Van – Dutch Design – c. 1930–1950
Offered is an original wooden toy car from ADO (Arbeid Door Onvolwaardigen), an iconic Dutch toy manufacturer renowned for its high-quality designs and close ties to Dutch design history.
This characteristic delivery van is finished in blue and yellow lacquered wood and equipped with the original ADO factory plate on the front bearing the text “Nederl. Fabrikaat.” The tailgate is hinged and can be opened, making the loading space accessible. The car sits on original wheels with rubber tires.
The minimalist design and bright colors reflect the influence of mid-20th-century Dutch modernist design. As a result, the object is appealing not only to collectors of antique toys but also to enthusiasts of Dutch design and ADO objects.
Details
* Original ADO toy
* Netherlands, circa 1930–1950
* Wood, metal and rubber
* Original ADO emblem present
* Working hinged loading ramp
* Original wheels and tires
* Beautiful decorative appearance
Condition
Good vintage condition for its age. Paint wear, signs of use, small damages and signs of aging present. The ADO plate is original and clearly legible. See the photos for a full impression of the condition.

