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    The first dollhouses were used by wealthy Europeans in the 1500s to display miniature furniture and household accessories. First referred to as baby houses, early dollhouses were used to showcase expertly crafted furnishings made from exotic woods, metals, fabrics, and other materials. Dollhouses served as a symbol of a lady’s refined tastes and societal status.


    In the 17th and 18th centuries, German toy makers began creating versions of baby houses for children and pairing them with handcrafted dolls, giving dollhouses their current name. By the 19th century, mass production made dollhouses more common in middle-class families around the globe. At the turn of the century, companies in Germany, England, and America produced dollhouses to fit every style and budget.

    Dollhouses are a way to express style, explore creativity, and unleash imagination. Etsy shops sell ornate handmade and vintage dollhouses in every shape and size. Here are a few common types of dollhouses.


    • Victorian: Victorian dollhouses include lush details like dollhouse wallpaper, siding, and hand-crafted furniture pieces, matching the elegance of the era they're named after.
    • Vintage: With stories hidden in their tiny walls, vintage dollhouses are relics of bygone eras that uniquely display the styles, layouts, and details present in homes at the time of their creation.
    • Miniature: Miniature dollhouses are smaller than the standard versions and packed with charm and beautiful details. Tuck one on your bookshelf as a whimsical trinket.
    • Custom: Want a dollhouse that’s the exact replica of your childhood home? Some Etsy artisans create one-of-a-kind custom dollhouses to your specifications. Others can make you custom dolls that look like your family members.
    • DIY: DIY dollhouse kits provide the elements you need to create a dollhouse from scratch. They're designed to be personalized with paint, pieces, and details that mean something to you.

    Tiny beds, hand-painted wallpaper, and miniature-size knick-knacks bring your dollhouse to life. Here are some of the dollhouse miniatures you’ll find from shops on Etsy.


    • Furniture: Dollhouse furniture ranges from pink and plastic to antique and wooden. No matter the style, dollhouse furnishings turn your mini-house into a mini-home.
    • Wallpaper: Much like full-size wallpaper, dollhouse wallpaper comes in many styles, materials, and applications. From psychedelic to sophisticated, dollhouse wallpaper adds warmth, depth, and charm to your tiny house.
    • Fairy miniatures: Many dollhouses are the perfect place for fairy folk to stay. Add fairy miniatures like mossy roof tiles and magical light-up leaves to your dollhouse to make it extra appealing for the fae.
    • Lighting: Dollhouse lighting adds shine to your display. From old-world sconces to mini ceiling fans, lighting makes your dollhouse feel truly lived in.

    Dollhouses make wonderful gifts for children that can be passed down from generation to generation as family heirlooms. Give a simple two-story dollhouse and watch a little one’s story-telling skills blossom. Track down that retro dollhouse that looks like the family home your mom had as a child for a nostalgic gift. Add a modern dollhouse to the playroom as a blank canvas for imaginative play.


    Whether you’re a lifelong collector or a first-time dollhouse owner, Etsy shops have everything you need to create your own little house at home.