The House of Automata is an amazing archive of vintage automata. Amongst the many wonders on their page you'll find lively wooden ducks, a clown playing the xylophone, a bear that blows real bubbles, and a cigar-smoking doll. What more could one ask for? You can purchase your own automata pal from the The House of Automata "for sale" page.
The House of Automata is a treasure-trove of both charming mechanical characters
Photo: Patafisik & Elena Tartaglione (public domain)
I was pleasantly surprised by the devilish tongue that moves in and out of this mechanical doll's mouth
AUTOMATA features a rather haunting collection of mechanical dolls that like to move around and play musical instruments. These types of antique dolls could be seen in penny arcades, back… READ THE REST
The most adorable animal automata comes to life in this handcrafted submarine
Carpenter Chi-Chun Yin took six months to make this incredibly detailed wooden submarine with more than a dozen adorable animals that get busy when you turn a crank. From Taiwan,… READ THE REST
These spooky kinetic sculptures are mesmerizing
When she's not in her tattoo studio, New Orleans artist Jamie Winn is creating haunting automata pieces that are truly a delight. The painted wood pieces featuring both nature and… READ THE REST
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This luxury bamboo sheet set is discounted just in time for your annual spring cleaning
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Keep your golf game up to par with the SLX Golf MicroSimulator, now only $100
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