Dollhouses – Hobby for three generations

The tradition of dollhouses began in Europe in the 17th century, mostly in England, Germany, and Holland. At that time, they were intended not for children but for adults, and only the wealthy could afford to have them. For example, in Germany, mothers would set up such house-kitchens, which they used to teach their daughters how to furnish and manage a household, oversee servants, and run the home.

In the 18th century, so-called “Baby Houses” became popular in England. These were replicas of real homes, complete with miniature wooden furniture, curtains, and paintings. These houses demonstrated their owners’ wealth and taste.

It was only during the Industrial Revolution that the production of dollhouses became widespread, making them more accessible, and wealthy families’ children could play with them.

Today, anyone can set up a dollhouse or even just a fragment of one. It has become a family hobby, passed down from generation to generation. Assembling the house, furnishing it, installing electricity, and decorating it with various accessories is a long but never boring process that can bring together three generations in a shared activity. And the hours spent with a dollhouse inspire children to dream, invent stories, and act out scenes from everyday life.

With Mini Pasaulis, you too can start building a dollhouse from scratch or add to the one you already own. We are ready to advise and help you! And if you can’t find something in our assortment, we can order it directly from the manufacturers’ catalogs.