I have never discussed dollhouse dolls before, so I think it is time to look for some ;-). The fanciest ones must surely be the Victorian dollhouse dolls, so I reviewed 5 shops from Etsy that sell that type of dolls.
Before I wrote a few articles already on the Victorian age and Victorian dollhouse kits, so take a look at those as well if you please 😉
Let’s just dive straight into things with:
Shop number 1: FairygardenBoutique
This Etsy shop makes or sells.
Dollhouse miniatures and fairy garden accessories.
Some more info about this shop.
It’s not very clear to me, but I think that this shop is like a regular, real-life shop. So the items are not handmade by her, but she is a miniature seller (both new and vintage), who sells:
- miniatures garden/fairy garden
- miniature animals and dolls
- miniature art/books/cleaning/crafts/decor/food/lighting/candles/furniture/holiday and so much more
She sells about 72 mini animals and dolls (not all the dolls are Victorian ones)
The price :
Variable pricing for the dolls, going from $5,95 to $99,95 for a miniature mermaid.
Overall Rank.
On Etsy of course.
The good and the bad :
The Good.
- buyers are raving over this shop, this means that it is getting a lot of 5-star reviews in the last 7 days.
- returns and exchanges accepted
- lots and lots of choice in vintage or new items in this shop.
- fast shipping and well packaged
The Bad.
- not handmade by herself. Other than that, I don’t see any negatives
Final Conclusion.
If I had a Victorian dollhouse and wanted dolls for it, I would surely order from this shop!
Shop number 2: AirAdsStore.
This Etsy shop makes or sells.
Anything miniature dollhouse-related, model kits, and more.
Some more info about this shop.
This shop is a supplier of miniatures as well, like shop number 1, and works with ‘Air-Ads model ship’ from China and ‘QQ_Dollhouse’ from the USA.
It sells a large list of items like:
- dollhouse miniatures/lights and DIY dollhouse
- medieval model kits/ships
- other various things like advertising balloons, sumo suits, and more..
- 8 different Victorian ‘lady’-dolls
The price :
The 8 Victorian dolls all cost $12,80 each.
Overall Rank.
On Etsy here.
The good and the bad :
The Good.
- Buyers are raving over this shop (lots of 5-star reviews in the last 7 days)
- I think these are really pretty (personal taste) and they are a bargain!
- returns accepted
The Bad.
- ships from China, so it could take a while to receive
- doesn’t accept exchanges or cancellations
Final Conclusion.
I think that the 8 Victorian dollhouse dolls that this shop sells are very pretty and I would buy them!
Shop number 3: MemoriesByDesignUK
This Etsy shop makes or sells.
Lots and lots of miniatures and also handmade luxury cards.
Some more info about this shop.
Makes and sells all handmade:
- miniatures: pets and animals, bread and food and candy, Christmas, flowers and plants, furniture, garden rustic, Halloween and so much more, have a look at the shop below!
- clearing craft stock
- handmade luxury cards
- and of course, our dolls and figures. They are made from porcelain, silk, cotton, and metal.
The price :
The Victorian dollhouse dolls go from $18,99 to $32,14.
Overall Rank.
On Etsy here.
The good and the bad :
The Good.
- returns and exchanges accepted
- very well made craftmanship
- carefully wrapped and fast shipping
The Bad.
- more expensive than the previous shops, but I think that it is because these are porcelain and finished with a higher quality
- no other ‘negative’ points found.
Final Conclusion.
I would definitely buy these more high-end Victorian dollhouse dolls if I could buy them 😉
Shop number 4: DiscoveryLaneMinis
This Etsy shop makes or sells.
Miniature Victorian village.
Some more info about this shop.
Sells a small list of handmade miniature items, like holiday-related, furniture, lights, tea sets, and 5 dolls. The hands, legs, feet, and head are made from porcelain while her body is cloth. The dolls have moveable shoulder and hip joints. This shop has a male doll as well.
The price :
The 5 Victorian dolls are all on sale for $12,98.
Overall Rank.
On Etsy.
The good and the bad :
The Good.
- a little bit more variety in the gender of the dolls
- returns and exchanges accepted
- packed well and fast shipping
- pretty, but cheap dolls! (not sure about the male one though 🙂 )
The Bad.
- hasn’t gotten many reviews yet, so I am more careful in giving the shop 5 stars
Final Conclusion.
The Victorian dolls from this shop are pretty for sure and I would buy them, cause they are very cheap!
Shop number 5: CreationsBySuzy
This Etsy shop makes or sells.
All kinds of miniatures and dolls.
Some more info about this shop.
This shop is clearing out her 1:12 scale dollhouse mini collection. She has:
- 34 dollhouse dolls
- dollhouse baby and children
- miniature pets and outdoors
- dollhouse furniture, accessories, bathroom, bedroom, kitchen, dining room, sewing room, seasonal, music room..
The doll’s head, elbows to hands, and half the legs down to shoes are porcelain. The body, upper arms, and legs are poseable and made of wire, and foam, and cloth.
The price :
The dolls go from $12,99 to $17,99
Overall Rank.
Unfortunately, this item no longer excists
The good and the bad :
The Good.
- Buyers are raving over this shop, this means that it is getting a lot of 5-star reviews in the last 7 days.
- ships on time
- very detailed and high quality
- has a lot more choice in different types of dolls (males, females, housekeeping, etc.)
The Bad.
- returns and exchanges are not accepted
Final Conclusion.
In my personal opinion, the other dolls look a bit prettier. But it does seem to be good quality for the asking price!
My Final thoughts.
If you are a fan of the Victorian age, and you like dollhouses, including dolls, then you really should have a closer look at all of the Etsy shops in this blog post. And be amazed by the craftsmanship of some of these sellers!
Do you have any questions about this post or would you like to share your thoughts or work? Then please leave a message below or join me on my Facebook group.
I wish you happy crafting/collecting!
Best regards,
Lizzy.
Oh my gosh, I am geeking out right now. They are so adorable and I just want to check all the stores out. By the way, your personal work is adorable, it reminds me of the smurf house somehow. But I have to say that MemoriesByDesignUK is definitely more like my style. I am going to check them out, thanks again for the review.
Hi there!
Thank you for the comment on my personal work,that is always nice to hear! And yes, MemoriesByDesignUK definitely looks like a great seller. Have fun with them!
I have always been fascinated by miniatures, both villages and dollhouses. My problem has always been that I did not have the money to quality items or a place to (safely) display them. Now that I am retired, I’m thinking it may be just the time to begin a collection! I’m going to go with MemoriesByDesignUK for now. I like the fact that they offer good quality items but accept returns. Thank you for these recommendations.
Hi Cynthia,
I wish you a lot of happiness with the dolls from Memoriesbydesign and I thank you for your comment! Lizzy
I think my best choice is to buy from MemoriesByDesignUK. I really like the high quality of their work. And don’t mind paying a bit more. For me, it’s worth it.
Thank you very much for putting together this list. It has helped me and I will also share your list with a friend that also has embraced a similar project of the victorian era as I have.
Hi there,
So people really seem to like MemoriesbyDesign it seems, cool! Thanks for your comment!
best regards,
Lizzy