Description
Remember when toys were made of wood, had real weight, and carried the scent of the workshop? This DEJOU vintage wooden locomotive is exactly that: a slice of childhood shaped by hand, with wheels that need no batteries and a backstory that travels farther than any electric train.
Crafted in rural France during the 1950s, this beautifully aged piece comes from a time when imagination mattered more than plastic. In postwar Europe, when metal was scarce but creativity flourished, the Dejou family—craftsmen from Arpajon-sur-Cère in the Cantal region—turned to wood to keep doing what they did best: making things that last. Furniture, kitchen tools… and then, toys. Toys that now live on as cherished relics of French mid-century design.
This wooden train has it all: solid shapes, bold colors that have stood the test of time, and the unmistakable charm of something made to be played with, loved, and remembered. There’s nothing here that’s superfluous. Every detail is functional, intentional, and full of character.
Ideal for vintage toy collectors, lovers of nostalgic design, or anyone who believes objects should carry meaning. Imagine a child in 1957 pulling this train across a wooden floor, the hum of an accordion on the radio in the background… That’s the kind of story this piece carries with it.
Whether you’re looking to enrich a curated shelf, offer a one-of-a-kind gift, or own a tangible piece of French toy-making history, this collectible wooden train is a keeper. Because some toys age, and others—like this one—mature with elegance.
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