Dollhouse Furniture

Flea Market Finds With The Kovels : Episode FMF-308 -- More Projects »
Host Ralph Kovel travels to the Antique & Collectible Market in Long Beach, Calif., to find vintage Renwal dollhouse furniture. This miniature furniture is plastic and was made from the 1940s to the mid-1960s. It's collectible because it's no longer made and is highly prized for its vibrant color.
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Renwal dollhouse furniture is very collectible because it's no longer produced. It was made from the 1940s to the mid 1960s.
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Originally dollhouse furniture was made with expensive wood or metal, but shortages during World War II inspired the Renwal Company to make plastic furniture.
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This line of furniture was well known for its vibrant colors.
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Each piece was stamped with the Renwal mark and the mold number.
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This card table now goes for $20.
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Here's an ironing board for $10, but the iron sells for $25 because it's small and easily lost.
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Nursery items are among the most popular to collect.
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This baby walker sells for $60.
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Renwal items with moving parts are also very desirable. This one cost $35.
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Some of the most valuable items are dolls. This doctor sells for $125 because he's rare.
Resources
Long Beach Antique and Collectible Market
Long Beach Antique and Collectible Market
c/o Long Beach Veterans Stadium
Long Beach, CA 90808
Phone: 323-655-5703
Website: www.longbeachantiquemarket.com
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