Close-up of the vintage Santa doll’s molded face, showing blue sideways-looking eyes, white painted eyebrows, a curled mustache, and a long fiber beard. Dark marks and paint wear are visible on the cheeks beneath a red cap edged with yellowed fuzzy trim.

Vintage Sakai & Co Rubber Face Santa Claus Doll with Stand | 14-Inch Japanese Christmas Collectible

$72.00
$72.00
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Close-up of the vintage Santa doll’s molded face, showing blue sideways-looking eyes, white painted eyebrows, a curled mustache, and a long fiber beard. Dark marks and paint wear are visible on the cheeks beneath a red cap edged with yellowed fuzzy trim.
  • Close-up of the vintage Santa doll’s molded face, showing blue sideways-looking eyes, white painted eyebrows, a curled mustache, and a long fiber beard. Dark marks and paint wear are visible on the cheeks beneath a red cap edged with yellowed fuzzy trim.
  • Front view of a vintage Sakai Santa Claus doll standing on a gray circular display base. His molded face has sideways-looking eyes and white eyebrows above a long white beard, with a red fabric suit, yellowed fuzzy trim, and black boots against a pale background.
  • View from above of the vintage rubber face Santa doll, emphasizing his folded red cap, yellowed fuzzy hatband, modeled forehead curl, and white eyebrows. His sideways eyes, marked cheeks, curled mustache, and long white beard appear below the cap against a pale backdrop.
  • Left-facing profile of the vintage Japanese Santa doll, showing his projecting molded nose, long white beard, red fabric cap, and yellowed trim. A black belt circles the suit, while the metal support and gray circular base hold the figure above his black boots.
  • Rear view of the vintage Sakai Santa doll in a red fabric suit and drooping cap with cream-colored trim. His black belt, attached cloth tag, black boots, and the upright gray metal stand with a curved wire support are visible against a plain pale background.
  • Right-facing side view of the vintage Sakai Santa Claus figure, with a long white beard extending over his red fabric coat. Yellowed fuzzy trim borders the cap, cuff, and hem; the black belt, molded boots, and gray metal display stand are visible behind him.
  • Close-up of a cream cloth label on the vintage Santa doll, printed in blue with a Commonwealth of Pennsylvania stuffed-toy approval stamp and registration number 85. Red fabric surrounds the textured tag, and a hand holds it open beside part of the metal stand.
  • Detail of the vintage Santa doll’s sewn cloth manufacturer label, showing blue Sakai & Co., Ltd., Tokyo Japan, and Made in Japan lettering beneath removal-warning text. A hand with red nail polish holds the label against the red suit below yellowed fuzzy trim.
Vintage Sakai & Co Rubber Face Santa Claus Doll with Stand | 14-Inch Japanese Christmas Collectible
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Vintage Sakai & Co Rubber Face Santa Claus Doll with Stand | 14-Inch Japanese Christmas Collectible

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Some Santas arrive with a smile. This one arrives with a knowing sideways glance, raised white eyebrows, and enough personality to become the conversation piece of a Christmas shelf. Made in Japan by Sakai & Co., Ltd., this vintage rubber face Santa doll wears a red fabric suit, a long white beard, and black molded boots.

Approximately 14 inches tall, he comes with a metal display stand and retains his sewn manufacturer and registration labels. He would feel at home among vintage Christmas collectibles—or standing beside a few favorite ornaments in a holiday display that grows more personal each year.

✔ Authentic vintage collectible
✔ Individually curated treasure
✔ Exact item photographed
✔ Carefully packaged
✔ Ships from North Dakota
✔ Sakai & Co. maker label and Pennsylvania registration tag
Details at a Glance

Brand: Sakai & Co. Ltd., Tokyo, Japan

Approximate era: Mid-century vintage, likely 1960s; exact date unconfirmed

Materials: Molded rubber face, fabric-covered stuffed body, fiber beard, fuzzy trim, molded boots, and metal display stand

Measurements: Approximately 14 inches tall
Condition Report

Preowned vintage condition with visible age wear. The molded face shows scattered dark marks, small areas of paint wear, and surface scuffing, particularly around the cheeks and eye area. The white painted eyebrows and mustache also show wear.

The red fabric clothing has visible creasing. The fuzzy trim has yellowed to a golden cream tone. The long fiber beard remains present and full, with uneven strands and some tangling.

Please review all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the item's description and condition.
What to Expect

Vintage and antique pieces have lived previous lives, and signs of age are part of what make them special. Gentle wear, minor imperfections, natural patina, and age-related characteristics should be expected. We carefully photograph and describe every item so you know exactly what you are purchasing.
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Every vintage treasure is carefully wrapped using protective materials selected specifically for its size and fragility. We package every order with the same care we would use when sending a treasured family heirloom to someone we love.

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Every Treasure Has a Story

There is something comforting about the Christmas decorations that return year after year. Before the lights are untangled or the ornaments find their branches, a familiar face on a shelf can make the whole room feel ready for the season.

This Santa has precisely that kind of presence. His sideways glance, deeply modeled cheeks, and sweeping white eyebrows give him an expression that feels almost conversational. You can imagine him keeping an eye on the festivities, quietly amused by everything happening around him.

His construction brings several textures together: a molded rubber face, a soft stuffed body, a red fabric suit, and a flowing fiber beard. The contrast between that expressive face and the softer clothing is part of his appeal. Black molded boots finish the figure with a sturdy-looking silhouette.

The sewn label identifies Sakai & Co., Ltd., Tokyo, Japan, and states that he was made in Japan. The label carries a Commonwealth of Pennsylvania stuffed-toy registration stamp. These small details give collectors something tangible to examine beyond the figure’s appearance, preserving the maker’s identity alongside the object itself.

His exact production year remains unconfirmed, so he is described as mid-century vintage rather than assigned a firm decade without qualification. The included metal stand supports him for display.

For a collected Christmas home, he needs very little company. A bowl of glass ornaments, a stack of holiday books, or a small grouping of other vintage Santas would give him a setting without competing with his face. Against a pale wall or cream-colored shelf, his red suit becomes the cheerful focal point.

Imagine it in your home

  • Stand him beside glass ornaments and a stack of vintage Christmas books.
  • Give him a place on a cream-colored shelf where his red suit can shine.
  • Add an expressive Japanese-made figure to a collected display of vintage Santas.
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Timeless by Nature

At Zestful Productions, we believe the most meaningful homes are filled with pieces that carry history, spark conversation, and preserve memories. Every vintage and antique item is individually selected for its craftsmanship, character, and timeless appeal. Whether you're an avid collector or simply searching for something that makes your home feel more personal, we hope every treasure you discover here becomes part of your own story.

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