Vintage Models and Miniatures
20th Century British Vintage Models and Miniatures
Metal
1980s Italian Vintage Models and Miniatures
Beech
Mid-20th Century British Artist Vintage Models and Miniatures
Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century European Vintage Models and Miniatures
Wood
20th Century Vintage Models and Miniatures
Wood
Late 20th Century Italian Vintage Models and Miniatures
Plastic
1930s Austrian Rococo Vintage Models and Miniatures
Bronze, Enamel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures
Felt
20th Century French French Provincial Vintage Models and Miniatures
Brass
20th Century European Other Vintage Models and Miniatures
Stone, Silver, Other
Late 20th Century Chinese Qing Vintage Models and Miniatures
Rosewood
20th Century Directoire Vintage Models and Miniatures
Wood
Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Vintage Models and Miniatures
Wood
Late 20th Century Louis XVI Vintage Models and Miniatures
Satin, Wood
20th Century European Other Vintage Models and Miniatures
Stone, Silver, Other
1980s Vintage Models and Miniatures
Fabric, Silk
1980s French Vintage Models and Miniatures
Fabric, Silk
Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Vintage Models and Miniatures
Fabric, Wood
1980s North American Victorian Vintage Models and Miniatures
Brass
20th Century Italian Vintage Models and Miniatures
Wood, Paint
20th Century American Country Vintage Models and Miniatures
Metal, Iron
1950s Dutch Baroque Vintage Models and Miniatures
Walnut
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Models and Miniatures
Lacquer, Mahogany
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures
Silver
20th Century European Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures
Agate, Silver, Other
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures
Wrought Iron
1930s North American Vintage Models and Miniatures
Wood
20th Century Chinese Vintage Models and Miniatures
Stone, Carnelian, Jade, Enamel
20th Century Chinese Vintage Models and Miniatures
Jade, Metal
20th Century Italian Vintage Models and Miniatures
1960s Vintage Models and Miniatures
Brass
20th Century Asian Vintage Models and Miniatures
Silver
20th Century Italian Vintage Models and Miniatures
Marble, Silver
1980s North American Vintage Models and Miniatures
Wood
20th Century Chinese Vintage Models and Miniatures
Agate, Jade, Metal, Enamel
1960s North American Vintage Models and Miniatures
Wood
20th Century Italian Louis XV Vintage Models and Miniatures
Fruitwood
20th Century European Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures
Marble, Amethyst, Silver, Other
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures
Murano Glass
Late 20th Century Italian Vintage Models and Miniatures
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures
Wood
20th Century European Vintage Models and Miniatures
Opal, Gold
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures
Metal
20th Century Vintage Models and Miniatures
Cut Glass, Ash
1950s German Industrial Vintage Models and Miniatures
Plaster, Pine
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures
Wood
Late 20th Century Art Deco Vintage Models and Miniatures
Metal
1940s North American Vintage Models and Miniatures
Wood
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures
Metal
20th Century English Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures
Rock Crystal, Gold Plate, Silver
20th Century Chinese Vintage Models and Miniatures
Stone, Jade, Metal, Enamel
20th Century Chinese Vintage Models and Miniatures
Stone, Jade, Metal, Enamel
1950s American Vintage Models and Miniatures
Wood
1930s North American Vintage Models and Miniatures
Wood
20th Century French Vintage Models and Miniatures
Iron
20th Century Vintage Models and Miniatures
Mid-20th Century Chinese Other Vintage Models and Miniatures
Bakelite
20th Century English Georgian Vintage Models and Miniatures
Brass
1940s Other Vintage Models and Miniatures
Plaster
1930s American Vintage Models and Miniatures
Wood
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Vintage Models And Miniatures For Sale on 1stDibs
Finding the Right models-miniatures for You
There’s a place in every room for antique and vintage models and miniatures to fit in as small pieces of decor with character. Given their diversity of design, they are well suited to fit any style of space. From boats and spaceships to animals and race cars, there is a model for every taste.
Among the earliest known uses of miniatures are models found in Egypt dating back to 3,000 B.C. They were placed in pyramids as part of religious ceremonies. Elsewhere in the ancient world, small-scale architectural models were used in burial rituals. Since then, people have made miniaturized models for a variety of purposes.
Around the turn of the last century, toy companies created sought-after miniatures like trains. In the 1930s, airplane model kits took off in popularity. Later, Pop artists helped turn these kid treasures into a higher art form, such as Andy Warhol’s 1983 Toy Paintings.
Many people now use miniatures to decorate. Miniatures and models can be a playful accent, especially in areas of leisure, like a living room, salon or bedroom. Some collect miniatures to show off a range of favorite passions, while others focus on one type of model to add sophistication to their home.
Models can depict animals, people or places — as they do for an interactive project called Gulliver’s Gate in New York — and can contribute to the curation of a space or express a personality. Connoisseurs can find folk art and historical miniatures from every era. They have been created in classic and modern designs ranging from kitsch collectibles to old-world oddities.
Explore the collection of models and miniatures on 1stDibs today to build your collection and bring whimsical joy to your home.
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