Maker record
Zax
Zax was an Italian toy maker based in Bergamo, specialising in wooden toys. Its products included cars, trucks, advertising vehicles and mechanical ships. The range reflects a focus on wheeled transport and working toy forms made primarily from wood. Zax toys were sold in Italy and exported to the Balkans and Mediterranean countries.
The story of Zax
Zax was established in Bergamo in 1929 and specialised in wooden toys, including cars, trucks, advertising vehicles and mechanical ships. In 1949 it was described as one of Italy’s best-known wooden toy manufacturers. Production ended in 1966.
