Libuse Niklova 1963 Fatra cat accordion toy — used

Vintage Czech design prototype — multicolored plastic toy

This abstract cat figure, designed by Libuse Niklova in 1963 for Fatra Napajedla, embodies the excellence of 20th-century Czech industrial design. A functional accordion toy made of multicolored plastic, this patented prototype represents an authentic testament to the avant-garde design of Eastern Europe. Measuring 18 cm in height, this piece combines formal innovation with playful engineering, perfectly illustrating Niklova's creative philosophy.

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Cat/accordion toy, prototype by Libuse Niklova 1963, for Fatra Napajedla, Czech Republic, a quadrupedal construction in the shape of an abstract cat made of multicolored plastic (black, white, orange, and green). Marked with the manufacturer's mark, CS PATENT C 115236. Height approximately 18 cm, width approximately 19–21 cm, depth approximately 6 cm.

Lit.: Czech 100 Design Icons, p. 46.

Condition consistent with age, with signs of age and wear (scratches and scuffs, some more pronounced, occasionally minor color defects, sometimes slight discoloration, a broken rope hair, the whistle does not work) see also the photos. These are part of the item description.