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18th Century, Architectural Model of Doric Column
Located in Richmond, London
An extremely rare, exquisite architectural model of a Doric column England, third quarter of 18th
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Antique Mid-18th Century English George III Architectural Models

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Walnut

18th Century Architectural Model of a Corinthian Column
Located in Richmond, London
An extremely rare, exquisite Grand Tour-inspired architectural model of a Corinthian column England
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Antique Mid-18th Century English George III Architectural Models

Materials

Wood

Grand Tour Style Scale Architectural Model of an Archway
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A handsomely made bronze scale architectural model of an arched gateway circa 1880. It is of Grand
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Antique Late 19th Century English Grand Tour Architectural Models

Materials

Bronze

Ancient Temple in Lacquered Wood from the End of the 1600s
Located in Cesena, FC
marble. Large ancient structure of great visual impact, suitable to be reinterpreted by interior
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Antique 1680s Italian Baroque Architectural Models

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Italian Grand Tour Alabaster Model the Roman Forum Temple of Vespasian
Located in Stamford, CT
Italian Grand Tour model of the ancient Temple of Vespasian located in the Roman Forum, Rome
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Early 20th Century Italian Grand Tour Architectural Models

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Alabaster, Marble

Diminutive Italian Grand Tour Model of Ruins, Sienna Marble, Statue / Sculpture
Located in Stamford, CT
Italian Grand Tour Corinthian Style Stone / Marble Model of Ruins, Sienna Marble, Statue
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Antique 1890s Italian Baroque Architectural Models

Materials

Marble, Breccia Marble

Italian Grand Tour Marble Model of a Roman Labrum or Bath, circa 1810
Located in Kinderhook, NY
Rare early 19th century Italian Grand Tour model of an ancient Roman labrum (bath) or sarcophagus
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Architectural Models

Materials

Marble

Great Rustic Black Forest Wooden Pulley with Rope
Located in Berghuelen, DE
money back guarantee. This allows us to be your preferred partner for the Black Forest and ancient art
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Early 20th Century German Black Forest Architectural Models

Materials

Wood

Twenty Models by Master Modeler Erik Ronnberg, Sr
Located in Norwell, MA
Three display cases of twenty 1/8 scale ancient naval models. Represents ships from the Evolution
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Vintage 1980s North American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

17th Century Architectural Monumental Italian Corinthian Columns on Pedestals
Located in Dallas, TX
been handcrafted and conscientiously rendered as pure representations the original ancient Greek models
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Antique Late 17th Century Italian Renaissance Architectural Elements

Materials

Walnut

A Pair of ‘Grand Tour’ Models of Ruins Celebrating the Corinthian Order
By Benedetto Boschetti
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
and architectural models, often in coloured marbles, were made throughout Italy, with the famous
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Antique 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Models and Miniatures

Materials

Marble

Pair 19th Century Neoclassical Style Italian Plaster Urns with Flame Finials
Located in Stamford, CT
, modeled after ancient Roman originals. Something that would be at home in a Palladian Villa. Nice patina
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Architectural Elements

Materials

Plaster

Bronze Architectural Abstract Theater Model French Contemporary Sculpture
Located in Surfside, FL
, architecture models, abstract theater and boat models that look like relics from the past. He learned the art
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2010s Outsider Art Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Ancient Egyptian Monumental Temple Sphinxes
Located in London, GB
strengthened religious institutions. His reign is marked by his ambitious architectural projects, such as the
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Limestone

Ancient Egyptian Monumental Temple Sphinxes
Ancient Egyptian Monumental Temple Sphinxes
H 26.78 in W 14.97 in D 41.34 in
Ancient Italian Writing Desk with Upper Cabinet, Milan, Circa 1730
Located in Milano, IT
markedly architectural upper part representing its most distinct characteristic. The curving façade is
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Antique 1730s Italian Baroque Cabinets

Materials

Olive, Walnut

18th Century, Roman Architectural Capriccio Attributed to Francesco Chiarottini
Located in IT
Francesco Chiarottini (1748-1796) Roman Architectural Capriccio Oil on glass, cm 52 x 67 without
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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Neoclassical Paintings

Materials

Glass

19th Century Italian Architectural Corinthian Wood Columns on Sandstone Plinths
Located in Firenze, IT
solid wood carved in the round, handcrafted as pure representations the original ancient Greek models
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Antique 19th Century Italian Classical Roman Pedestals and Columns

Materials

Stone, Sandstone

Coade Stone Model of Mounted Tiger Head
By Coade
Located in Salisbury, GB
Tiger or possibly a lioness, modelled after an 18th century original by 'Coade' Manufactory. Shown
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Early 2000s Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Coade Stone Model of Mounted Tiger Head
Coade Stone Model of Mounted Tiger Head
H 21.66 in W 11.82 in D 9.85 in
Carved White Alabaster Lamps Modelled After Roman Temple Ruins
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A pair of carved alabaster lamps representing ancient ‘Roman’ architecture; each having three tall
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Mid-20th Century Italian Classical Roman Table Lamps

Materials

Alabaster

Wrought Iron Fittings with Locks. 20th Century, After Antique Models
Located in Madrid, ES
architectural forms balustraded in relief and pierced plant details on the edge, inspired by ancient examples
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20th Century Spanish Other Doors and Gates

Materials

Wrought Iron

Van Hooff Ceramic Vase model "Overkill" Natural Clay, Contemporary African Style
By Willem Van Hooff
Located in Barcelona, ES
design process, reinventing the ancient materials. Experimenting with simple architectural techniques
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2010s Dutch Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware, Ceramic, Clay

Rare Aztec 15th/16th Century Temple/Observatory Model w/ 1970 Provenance
By Aztec Services
Located in Culver City, CA
Eternity: Architectural Models From The Ancient Americas"(2015) displays a clay example which is very
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Mexican Pre-Columbian Figurative Sculpt...

Materials

Stone

Contemporary Red Vessel Model "Aloi" by Willem Van Hooff Earthenware, Glazed
By Willem Van Hooff
Located in Barcelona, ES
the ancient materials. Experimenting with simple architectural techniques, the construction process
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware

Contemporary White Ceramic Vase Model "Umo", Earthenware by Willem Van Hooff
By Willem Van Hooff
Located in Barcelona, ES
the ancient materials. Experimenting with simple architectural techniques, the construction process
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware

'Coade' Stone Model of a Classical Style (18th c) Seated Tiger
By Coade
Located in Salisbury, GB
Tiger or possibly a lioness, modelled after an 18th century original by 'Coade' Manufactory. Shown
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Early 2000s Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Willem Van Hooff Vase Model "Tamu" Contemporary Earthenware Orange Vessel, 2021
By Willem Van Hooff
Located in Barcelona, ES
Willem van Hooff Vase model "Tamu" From the series "Core Vessels" Manufactured by Willem van
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

Willem Van Hooff Contemporary Black Ceramic Vase Model "Siku" African Vessel
By Willem Van Hooff
Located in Barcelona, ES
Willem van Hooff Vase model "Siku" From the series "Core Vessels" Manufactured by Willem van
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Exceedingly Rare Aztec 15th/16th Century Temple Model w/ Pre-1970 Provenance
By Aztec Services
Located in Culver City, CA
: Architectural Models From The Ancient Americas(2015) displays a clay example which is very similar to the
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Mexican Pre-Columbian Figurative Sculpt...

Materials

Stone

Beige Vessel Model “Utar” African Clay Vessels by Willem Van Hooff Contemporary
By Willem Van Hooff
Located in Barcelona, ES
the ancient materials. Experimenting with simple architectural techniques, the construction process
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware

Model of the Sculpture Entitled "La Citadelle" by Pierre Martinon, circa 2000
By Pierre Martinon
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
, human or architecture. This might be the enlacing of two tree trunks, an element from some ancient work
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21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Willem van Hooff Vase Model "Bili" Contemporary African White Ceramic Vase 2021
By Willem Van Hooff
Located in Barcelona, ES
Vase model "Bili" From the series "Core Vessels" Manufactured by Willem van Hooff Holland, 2021
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Willem Van Hooff Ceramic African Vessels Earth Pigmants Vase Model "Nzuri", 2021
By Willem Van Hooff
Located in Barcelona, ES
, reinventing the ancient materials. Experimenting with simple architectural techniques, the construction
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

Eastern Han Dynasty Terracotta Model of a Paper Mill , China '206BC - 220AD'
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
, these models, along with descriptions from ancient texts, give a good representation of what the
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Antiquities

Materials

Terracotta

Grand Tour Style Sienna Marble Model Temple of Castor & Pollux, Now as a Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Grand Tour Style Sienna Marble Model Temple of Castor & Pollux, Now as a Lamp Italy, Circa 1950s A
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20th Century Italian Grand Tour Table Lamps

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Siena Marble, Marble, Brass

Willem Van Hooff Vase Model "Misri" from the Series "Core Vessels" African Vase
By Willem Van Hooff
Located in Barcelona, ES
the ancient materials. Experimenting with simple architectural techniques, the construction process
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Pietra Dura Square Table Top, Inspired by Italian Models of the 16th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Square tabletop. Marbles and hard stones. Inspired by Italian models of the 16th-17th centuries. A
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Late 20th Century European Modern Tables

Materials

Marble

Antique & Unique Early 1900s Dutch Folk Art Scale Model Windmill w. Light Inside
Located in Lisse, NL
makes it very likely that this Folk Art 'architectural model' was actually made in World War II. This
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Early 20th Century Dutch Folk Art Antiquities

Materials

Metal, Zinc

Franco Albini Mahogany mid-centry Italian Table Model TL-22 produced by Poggi
By Franco Albini
Located in Barcelona, ES
Franco Albini & Franca Helg. Dining table model no. TL22. Manufactured by Poggi, Italy, 1958
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Mahogany

20th Century French Façade of a Roman Temple in Plaster - Vintage Décor
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This vintage architectural model of an ancient Roman temple with Corinthian capitals is hand made
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

Agate Grand Tour Obelisks
Located in New Orleans, LA
members of the British aristocracy. Models influenced by the ancient world pervaded interior design and
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Antique 19th Century Italian Egyptian Revival Natural Specimens

Materials

Agate

Agate Grand Tour Obelisks
Agate Grand Tour Obelisks
H 12.25 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 in
Ruins Landscape Codazzi Paint Oil on canvas Old master 18th Century Roma Italy
By Niccolò Codazzi (Naples, 1642 - Genoa, 1693)
Located in Riva del Garda, IT
an excellent model of this process. In his architectural views and inventions he prefers a clear and
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18th Century Old Masters Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Karl Springer 6-Arm Hand-Blown Glass Chandelier with Scavo Finish 1980s
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
was scavo which means “dug up” and imitates ancient objects in the form and texture to those found in
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Antique Style Plaster Plaque Depicting Bucranium on Stand
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
. Symbolic of Greek and Roman architecture, a bucranium is a decorative motif of an ox or bull skull among
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20th Century English Neoclassical Mounted Objects

Materials

Steel

Neolith Bench in Cast Resin by Jeff Martin Joinery
By Jeff Martin Joinery
Located in Vancouver, BC
Our range of altar-like work aims to explore both contemporary and ancient production techniques
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Benches

Materials

Resin

Barovier & Tosso Style Murano white glass Try Italy bronze Scene
By Compagnia Di Venezia E Murano (C.V.M.)
Located in Valladolid, ES
couple dressed in all their elegant clothing in a formal landscape or garden with architectural elements
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Vintage 1950s Italian Art Nouveau Centerpieces

Materials

Crystal, Gold, Bronze

Icoso Diamond and Black Sapphire Pyramids 18K Gold Dual Pendant
By John Brevard
Located in Coral Gables, FL
interlocking geometries, reminiscent of Euclidean geometry and ancient architecture from Egyptian, Mayan, and
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2010s Modern Drop Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, White Diamond, 18k Gold

The Foundation of Constantinople - Frencch Aubusson Tapestry 17th Cntury N 1381
By Royal Manufacture of Aubusson, Aubusson Manufacture
Located in Paris, FR
architecture was then built on a Roman model while respecting Eastern tradition. The city is an immense
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Antique 17th Century French Aubusson Tapestries

Materials

Wool, Silk

Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe Red Barcelona Lounge Chair for Knoll, 1972, Set of 2
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Vicenza, IT
with button quilting. Whether the original model with stainless steel bolts and bovine leather or the
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Vintage 1970s Italian Bauhaus Daybeds

Materials

Chrome

Claudy Jongstra One-off Felt Toy House
By Claudy Jongstra
Located in Dronten, NL
and architectural installations, whose organic surfaces and nuanced tones reflect Jongstra’s masterful
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1990s Dutch Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Felt

Claudy Jongstra One-off Felt Toy House
Claudy Jongstra One-off Felt Toy House
H 47.64 in W 36.62 in D 28.75 in
Upholstered Kurul Chair by Henning Kjærnulf for EG Kvalitetsmøbel, Denmark 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Utrecht, NL
Designed by Henning Kjaernulf, this so-called “kurulstol” or kurul chair, is an iconic model by
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Antique Chinese Granary Jar
Located in Yonkers, NY
. With its conical top, reminiscent of ancient Chinese architecture, and resting on three small, quaint
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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics

Materials

Terracotta

Antique Chinese Granary Jar
Antique Chinese Granary Jar
H 14.5 in Dm 9.25 in
Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe Bauhaus Red Barcelona Lounge Chair for Knoll, 1972
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Vicenza, IT
button quilting. Whether the original model with stainless steel bolts and bovine leather or the later
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Vintage 1970s Italian Bauhaus Daybeds

Materials

Chrome

Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe Bauhaus Coffee Leather Barcelona Daybed for Knoll, 1970
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Vicenza, IT
button quilting. Whether the original model with stainless steel bolts and bovine leather or the later
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Vintage 1970s Italian Bauhaus Daybeds

Materials

Chrome

Unusual Neoclassical Style Wall Mounted Stone Cherub / Angel with Silver Wings
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Renaissance also explicitly returned to architectural models and techniques associated with Greek and Roman
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Neoclassical Revival Wall-mounted ...

Materials

Cast Stone, Sheet Metal

Antique Grand Tour French Bronze Desk Set Inkstand Church Cathedral Siena Marble
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Century. This stunning offering is modelled as an ancient Gothic Style Religious building ending on a
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Antique 19th Century French Grand Tour Desk Sets

Materials

Siena Marble, Brass, Bronze

French Bronze Ariadne After Clodion
By Claude Michel Clodion
Located in Newark, England
, and forms, such as the pediment and colonnade which was based on Ancient Greek and Roman models. In
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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Busts

Materials

Bronze

French Bronze Ariadne After Clodion
French Bronze Ariadne After Clodion
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H 9.45 in W 4.92 in D 3.74 in
French 19th Century Renaissance Revival Style Gilt-Bronze & Walnut Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ionic order. In Ancient Greek architecture, the Corinthian order follows the Ionic in almost all
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Antique Late 19th Century Classical Greek Center Tables

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Marble, Bronze

Happy Party 45" x 30"
Located in Toronto, ON
1980. In the following decade, partnering with Van Mil in an architectural model making company, she
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Acrylic, Canvas

Bramante Storage Cabinet by Japanese Architect Kazuhide Takahama for Cassina
By Cassina, Kazuhide Takahama
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
, in this case an example of ancient lacquering techniques are being customized for industrial-level
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Bramante Storage Cabinet by Japanese Architect Kazuhide Takahama for Cassina
By Cassina, Kazuhide Takahama
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
, in this case an example of ancient lacquering techniques are being customized for industrial-level
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood

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Ancient Architectural Models For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of ancient architectural models available for sale. Frequently made of metal, wood and stone, all ancient architectural models available were constructed with great care. We have 234 antique and vintage ancient architectural models in-stock, while there are 106 modern editions to choose from as well. Ancient architectural models have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of ancient architectural models to choose from, but at 1stDibs, mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern and neoclassical ancient architectural models are of considerable interest. Willem Van Hooff, Pierre Martinon and Cassina each produced beautiful ancient architectural models that are worth considering.

How Much are Ancient Architectural Models?

Prices for ancient architectural models start at $79 and top out at $445,969 with the average selling for $4,727.