Vintage Renate Muller Therapeutic Elephant

Therapeutic Elephant Toy in Jute and Leather by Renate Müller. Renate Müller began designing and producing toys in the early 1960s at the Sonneberg Technical College for Toy Design in Sonneberg, Germany. The large, bright, exceptionally made toy animals would be used in a therapeutic setting for children. The toys were used for balance training and orthopedic exercise as well as for sensory exercises and hand-eye coordination. The toys debuted at the Leipzig Trade Fair in 1967 and were tested by psychiatric hospitals and clinics throughout Germany and proved hugely successful. 

Object: Toy/Art object

Designer: Renate Muller

Style: Vintage-mid century modern

Period: 1960-1969

Country of origin: Germany

Condition: Very Good. Wear is consistent with use and age. The ear of the elephant at the right side is slightly loose in comparison to the other ear. 

Material: Jute and leather

Colour: Beige, blue, red

Weight: 1 kg