Vintage Wooden Knob Puzzle by Simplex Toys – 1950s

✅ Short description

Special vintage wooden knob puzzle by Simplex Toys from the 1950s. This colorful wooden inset puzzle with charming illustrations and red grip knobs is not only nostalgic children’s toy, but also a wonderful piece of Dutch toy history. Perfect as decoration, for collectors, or as classic educational toy.

📋 Quick product details

• Manufacturer: Simplex Toys / Steinmeier & Co
• Production period: 1950s
• Material: Wood

Dimensions:
• Approx. 30 × 15 cm

• Number of puzzle pieces: 10
• Country of origin: The Netherlands

Illustrations:
• Top row: gnome, cow, horse, pig, and monkey
• Bottom row: cake, bottle, ice cream sundae, vase, bucket, and pan

Condition: Good vintage condition with normal signs of use and age.

🛠 About the product / Function

This vintage wooden knob puzzle features small red knobs that allow children to easily grasp and lift the puzzle pieces. Knob puzzles like this were designed for young children from approximately 12 months old and help support the development of:

• fine motor skills,
• concentration,
• patience,
• and shape recognition.

The simple and colorful illustrations give the puzzle its charming and nostalgic 1950s appearance.

🏭 Manufacturer & history

Simplex was a Dutch brand name used by Steinmeier & Co, a company known for producing wooden toys and educational learning materials. Designer Frits van der Vlugt is considered the inventor of the well-known “puzzle board”: the wooden inset puzzle with removable figures fitted with small knobs. From 1945 onwards, he collaborated with Herman Steinmeier on the development of these educational puzzles.

⭐ Special features / Highlights

• Original vintage wooden puzzle from the 1950s
• Classic Dutch educational toy
• Features original red grip knobs
• Decorative as well as collectible
• Beautiful nostalgic appearance
• Great for collectors of vintage toys and retro children’s items

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🔒 Carefully packaged
✔️ Vintage item with character and history
 

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