These Vintage Sleds Are Worth Thousands of Dollars
Once the snow starts falling and Christmas inches closer, nostalgia has a way of creeping in. And when it does, vintage sleds are one of the things that give us those warm, fuzzy, wintery feelings. From hand-carved wooden frames to sleek iron runners, these antique treasures are as much works of art as they are wintertime relics. Some even carry the cost to match: Here are the most expensive vintage sleds we could find.
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1. Antique Wooden Snow Cart Sled
Price on Etsy: $2,800
With a hand-built sled frame painted sky blue, this vintage wooden sled would make a great decoration. If you did want to use this for recreation, though, the handle is a nice feature.
2. Vintage German Oak Wood Curly Horned Sled Toboggan
Price on eBay: $1,250
Manufactured in Austria, this traditional vintage sled is 39 inches long, perfect for stacking a couple kids together for a snowy ride. It measures 19.5 inches tall at its highest point, so adults can fit, too.
3. Antique Push Sled with Horsehair Tassels
Price on Chairish: $895
This U.S.-made antique sled was built in the 1800s and has plenty of charm to show for its age, including horsehair tassels and bells on the front of the sled. The runners are wood and metal and the paint on the sled shows some wear, making it all the more appealing as an antique.
4. Primitive Antique Farm Sled
Price on Etsy: $3,650
This antique primitive sled was made in the late 19th century and is a beautiful display of rustic wood. Its removable sides hook to the base cart with iron latches, and we can see this being the perfect decorative container for blankets or firewood.
5. Vintage Adirondack Toboggan
Price on eBay: $400
This sled comes to mind when we think of vintage sleds. It’s got that gentle swoop on the end and the thick black trim and wood combination. We only wish the vinyl pad was Christmas red instead of orange.
6. Antique Iron Sled
Price on Chairish: $3,427
This patinaed antique iron sled explodes with charm. We would probably go into cardiac arrest if we saw someone buy this bad boy and use it to move down a snowy hill. This is a relic that should be treated as such. Decorative display only, folks.
7. Antique Child’s Sleigh
Price: $1,250
This handmade bentwood sleigh is a one-of-a-kind piece with iron-lined curved wood runners. Designed with children in mind, the cozy red paint is ideal for Christmastime.
8. Vintage Family Paris Toboggan Sled
Price on eBay: $975
This handmade toboggan comes complete with cushions for added comfort while sledding — err, tobogganing? Its red, green, gold, and snowflake accents add to the Snow King’s allure.
9. 1800s Large Wooden Sled
Price on Pamono: $5,218
This French-made sled from the 1800s might be the most ornate option for this round-up, supporting its hefty price tag. With a festive green and red color scheme, the gold lantern accents set this one off.
10. Vintage 1950s SKED The Rocket Ski Child’s Snow Sled
Price on eBay: $1,175
Can we all agree that some of the coolest toys were made during the 1950s? The Sked is proof. Also called the “Rocket Ski,” the handlebars on this guy allowed for more control while zooming down a snowy hill.