Mid-Century Modern Netherlands Wood Blocks Construction Toy by Ko Verzuu for Ado, 1930s

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Toy designed by Ko Verzuu, circa 1930. Manufactured by ADO in Netherlands. ADO Blokken, canvas bag with a set of wooden blocks / cubes to play. In 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 Aperldoorn, Netherlands.

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Creator	ADO (Manufacturer) , Ko Verzuu (Designer)
Manufacturer	ADO (Manufacturer) , Ko Verzuu (Designer)
Design Period	1920 to 1949
Production Period	1930 to 1939
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	Good — This vintage/antique item may have some wear such as scratches and other signs of ageing.
SKU	WM-1411288
Restoration and Damage Details	Minor fading
Materials	Wood, Canvas
Color	Brown, green
Weight Range	Standard — Between 40kg and 80kg
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Price: ¥143,676 Regular Price: ¥179,595

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