Large Swedish Dala Horse, 1930s

Description

A fabulous early example of the Swedish Dalecarlian horse or Dala horse, as they are more commonly known, named for the central region of Sweden where they come from. The Dala horse originated in the late 1500s as a children's toy and have gained popularity through the years and have now become a national symbol of Sweden. Based on the hand carved nature and paint wear, and examples documented in museums and from Swedish vendors, we're pretty confident this piece dates to the 1930s-early 1950s, but could be even older.

Measures: 7" w x 7" h 2" d
Wear and age to paint commensurate with age.

Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Wear and age to paint commensurate with age. Structurally no damage, no cracks or repairs.

Origin:
Sweden

Materials & Techniques:
Paint, Pine

Details:
Country of Origin: Sweden
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used

Condition

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Wear and age to paint commensurate with age. Structurally no damage, no cracks or repairs.

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Dimensions

7 x 7 x 2 in

Large Swedish Dala Horse, 1930s

Lot 0764

Estimate $95-$400

Sep 5, 2026, 10:10 PM EDT

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