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What is a miniature diorama?

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What is a miniature diorama?
A diorama typically depicts a three-dimensional scene and can either be life-sized or scaled down to a miniature size. A miniature diorama is the same as a diorama, only on a miniature scale. Find an assortment of miniature dioramas from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Narcissa Ward Miniature "Christmas Morning" Diorama c.1933-1942
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A highly detailed diorama titled "Christmas Morning" featuring a French living room scene
Category

Early 20th Century American Classical Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood, Glass

Graves Lighthouse Diorama
Located in Norwell, MA
Remarkable diorama showing graves light in Boston Harbor. This is expertly crafted with proper
Category

2010s North American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Stone

Windjammer Ship Model Diorama
Located in Norwell, MA
Cased diorama of a three masthead clipper ship. Fully rigged with fifteen spars on the three masts
Category

Vintage 1930s American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Nautical Diorama of the Schooner Cavalier
Located in Norwell, MA
Detailed diorama of the Gloucester fishing schooner "Cavalier" of 1904, set at its waterline
Category

Early 2000s North American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Maritime Diorama of Schooner Yacht Atlantic
Located in Norwell, MA
Outstanding deep water diorama by noted ship model builder William Hitchcock. Titled "Breezing up
Category

Early 2000s North American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Early 20th century clockwork Automaton Diorama
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century clockwork Automaton Diorama A truly wonderful example of an early 20th Century
Category

Vintage 1930s Dutch Victorian Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

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