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Collecting dollhouses and miniature scale dollhouse furniture has fascinated mankind for centuries. The first documented miniatures were unearthed from ancient Egyptian tombs some 5,000 years ago, and are believed to have been created for religious purposes.

Collecting dollhouse miniatures was limited to the wealthy during the 16th century in European countries such as Germany, Holland and England. The hobby was confined to adults because of the delicate nature of the miniatures, and was a status symbol as only the very rich could afford such objects. During the 17th century a dollhouse and furnishings was a means by which to teach children, especially daughters, how to care for the house.

The coming of the Industrial Revolution brought about factories and mass production of dollhouses and miniature scale dollhouse furniture in Germany and England, and by the late 1800s Bliss Manufacturing Company in America had joined the ranks. Germany produced the most collectible miniature scale dollhouse furniture, but World War I affected manufacturing and export, so factories in other countries sprang up to fill the void. By the end of World War II dollhouses and dollhouse miniatures were being mass produced in great volume with less detail. By the 1950s many of the dollhouses were painted sheet metal, and the miniature scale dollhouse furniture was plastic, making them more affordable and attainable by a greater population.

There are different sizes, or scale of miniature dollhouse furniture. 1:12 scale is the standard collectors scale where 1 foot is represented by 1 inch. 1:24 is where 1 foot equals a half inch. This scale was popular in the Marx dollhouses of the 1950s. 1:48, or quarter inch scale is where 1 foot equals a quarter inch. Playscale, or fourth scale is 1:6, meaning that a six foot tall object would be one foot tall in the dollhouse. This scale pertains to 11" - 12" fashion dolls. Lastly, 1:144 scale, so small that this is also known as scale for a dollhouse within a dollhouse.Collecting miniature scale dollhouse furniture is both fun and rewarding and does not have to be limited to a dollhouse. Room boxes are a popular means by which to display miniature dollhouse furniture on a smaller scale. This way, one can focus on a particular room, or rooms. A lovely demonstration of this technique are the Thorne Rooms, a collection of 100 room boxes begun in the 1930s by Narcissa Niblack Thorne, and displayed in museums throughout the United States.

Essential Tips for Choosing the Right Wooden Doll House

A wooden doll house is one of the nicest gifts you can purchase for your daughter. Doll houses let little girls explore their imagination and if you are planning to purchase an unassembled or DIY kit for a wooden doll house, it will develop your child's patience and creative skills as well as giving your family precious time to bond with each other.

To help you buy the ideal wooden doll house for your little girl, here are several tips to keep in mind.

Scale
The standard scale for doll houses, whether wooden or not, is 1:12. Simply put, the size of the doll house is twelve times smaller than it would be in real life. This is also the ideal size if your little girl intends to use the doll house for her Barbie dolls.

Of course, there are some models that use smaller or larger scales. You can use that, too, if you deem it preferable for any reason.

Types of Wood
The two major types of woods used for doll houses are plywood and MDF. Some models, however, use other types of woods.

MDF is a compressed, man-made form of sawdust and glue. It is a popular choice for wooden doll houses because it's durable and affordable, it's easy to cut, and its smooth surface is paint-friendly. The fact that it doesn't splinter is also a plus for your children's safety.

Some people, however, dislike using MDF because it's not genuine or top-quality wood and it working with it also generates a huge amount of dust.

Plywood is thinner than MDF, which makes it less durable. It has a somewhat rough surface and even with a layer of paint, the grain of the wood can be still visible. You’ll see it mostly used with collector's edition of doll houses because they're perfect for fancy doll house trimming and other small elements. Plywood comes in large sheets and because of their lightweight quality, they're easy to transport from one workplace to another.

An example of rarely-used wood for doll houses would be oak. They are rarely painted when used for making doll houses because their natural look is worthy of appreciation already. Besides, with the price you'd be paying for such materials, you should let people know that you’re using oak for your doll house, don't you think?

Style
Lastly, consider the style of doll house you intend to purchase. This is especially important if you are planning to purchase a DIY kit rather than a finished one. Consider the level of difficulty involved.

Remember these tips when you go shopping and you'll come home with a wooden doll house that's sure to bring a smile to your daughter's face.

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Doll house furniture on the Gold Coast?

I have just bought a beautiful doll house and would like to find a store on the Gold Coast QLD that sell furniture?

Try ebay - they have heaps of dollhouse stuff

Or you could try craft stores or even spotlight

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