Vintage Folding “Port-a-Crib” Rolling Baby Crib – Wood & Metal Frame

Description : This vintage folding "Port-a-Crib" combines practicality with charm, featuring a dark-stained wooden frame, white-painted metal rails, and a colorful padded mattress insert. It stands on smooth-rolling caster wheels and folds neatly for easy storage or travel. Originally designed for convenience in smaller homes or nurseries, this piece functions as a nostalgic collectible. While no longer up to code for modern child safety and not intended for actual infant or toddler use, this piece makes a whimsical display or repurposing opportunity—ideal for doll collectors, pet beds, garden planters, or vintage-themed photo props.

Era: Mid-20th Century (1950s–1970s)

Style: Mid-Century Practical / Americana

Technique: Combination of wood joinery, metal tubing, and folding hardware mechanics

Tools Used: Lathe, drill press, planer, metal cutter, rivet gun

History: “Port-a-Crib” models gained popularity during the baby boom era as mobile, space-saving options for families on the move.

Manufacturer / Maker: Maker: Unknown (Branded “Port-a-Crib,” possibly by Lullabye or similar 20th-century U.S. makers)

Measurements: 41 ½" L x 27" W x 29" H

Suggested Weight: 32–38 lbs

Suggested Shipping Package Dimension: 46" L x 32" W x 34" H

Music: "Puff the Magic Dragon" – Peter, Paul and Mary

Item Number : P15983

Category : Beds

Brand : Unknown (Branded “Port-a-Crib,” possibly by Lullabye or similar 20th-century U.S. makers)