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A guide to plastic dollhouse furniture

If you are new to collecting, the number of different brands of plastic dollhouse furniture may leave your head spinning. This helpful guide will provide the information you need on some of the top names in plastic dollhouse furniture.

Renwal

This particular brand of plastic dollhouse furniture became very popular in the 1950s. These pieces can still be found at some specialty stores as well as on web sites like eBay. The prices vary based on the condition and rarity of the piece. For example, a Renwal vacuum or piano may cost $25, whereas other plastic dollhouse furniture pieces like a bathtub or a toilet only cost $9.

Ideal

Also popular during the 1950s, the Ideal Toy and Novelty Company produced a line of plastic dollhouse furniture called "Petite Princess, Fantasy Furniture." This line sold sets of plastic dollhouse furniture that reflected the style of the late 1940s and early 1950s. This brand is rather valuable now, with some pieces costing as much $35.

Marx

Louis Marx's toy company manufactured the line of plastic dollhouse furniture known as "Little Hostess" during the same time period as Renwal and Ideal. This line of plastic dollhouse furniture is still a very popular line with avid collectors. Perhaps one of the reasons is because the pieces are rarely sold above $30, making them very affordable for the quality.

Keep in mind

Whether you decide to buy plastic dollhouse furniture manufactured by Renwal, Ideal, Marx or another manufacturer, you should consider the following.

• The condition of the piece: Before you spend $20 or $30 on piece, make sure it is in good condition and doesn't require a lot of repair.
• The packaging: Ask if the original packaging is available. This generally increases the value of any piece of plastic dollhouse furniture.
• The price: Take some time to shop around to determine if the price is appropriate.