Illinois Wooden Toys

From a minority-owned business founded by a Chicago mother of two, you’ll find all kinds of unfinished wooden sensory and Montessori toy sets. Even better? Proceeds from every purchase goes towards funding minority children in need.

With a name like Cubbyhole, you’ve got to know this family-run business is serving up a stash of amazing toys for over 25 years! Specializing in personalized wooden puzzle name stools, head over here to get your little Illini a puzzle with their name on it — and put the “fun” back into “functional”.

Who would’ve guessed wood and gems would come together into such imaginative play creations. This mom and daughter duo hand-make beautifully bedazzled wooden toys!

Handmade by one man in his woodshop (with help from his wife) — for over a decade, Bob has been building play-worthy wood toys for tots in the Chicago area. I love this fusion of traditional craftsmanship with a curious eye for the creative!

Amazing open-ended wooden toys focused on color and shape — exactly the type of toys I love most. If you’re a Waldorf, Montessori, homeschooling parents, you’ll fall in love with this little shop.

Knock On Wood’s “breezergurl” is somewhat of an internet personality. Her style is wow-fully fun and creative. If you’re looking for some unique wooden food toys and magical wooden puzzles, definitely give her door a knock!

Wood workshop with some worthwhile wooden toys and other products. You might be surprised by the uncommon details added to their toys — like their alphabet blocks with unique wooden grooves.