Unique 1960s Concept Car Wood Prototype - Experimental Model - MCM Futurist Auto
By Ferdinand A. Porsche
Located in St. Louis, MO
1960s concept car model, one of a kind handmade wood prototype of experimental MCM futurist auto. Forward thinking design, 2 door coupe in metallic blue paint, with features like *LO...
Rubber, Wood, Paint
Carved Wood Salmon, Fish Model
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Salmon Trophy Fish Model A nice carved wooden half block salmon carved with teeth, dorsal fin, adipose fin, pectoral fin, pelvic fin, anal fin and tail fin, the eye also carved out i...
Wood
1930s Germany Botanical Model of the Lamium Purpureum Flower.
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Educational model - 1930s - Botanical !!! The "flower" piece is missing !!! Measures : Ø 16cm H:30cm Materials : painted papier mache with a Bakelite base. Educational model of th...
Paper
Austrian Art Nouveau Silver and Enamel Cane by Georg Adam Scheid
By Georg Adam Scheid
Located in London, GB
Austrian Art Nouveau silver and enamel cane by Georg Adam Scheid Austrian, 1872 Height 90cm, diameter 3cm This stunning Art Nouveau walking stick, created around 1900, is the work ...
Silver, Enamel
Cast Iron Hubley Boston Terrior Dog Door Stop C1939
By Hubley Manufacturing Company 2
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and in what looks to be original condition/paint. A few chips but otherwise its excellent. The classic Terrier in his stance. Please see all pics and video as that is part o...
Iron
Vintage colour bakelite rotary model 328L telephone 1952 Mid 20th Century
Located in London, GB
A rare vintage colour bakelite rotary model 328L telephone manufactured by ATM of Liverpool in 1952 for the Post Office, bearing impressed marks 164-52 to the handset. This model wa...
Ivory
$195Sale Price|33% Off
Late 19th c. Expandable Metal Skirt Form c.1887
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT This Victorian-era dress form is a tailor's dream from the late 1800s. With its ingenious expandable design, it accommodates skirts of virtually any circumference. The skirt e...
Metal, Bronze
Set of 6 Baroque Speculoos Molds, Solid Oak, Circa 1650
Located in Hannover, DE
This lovely set of speculoos molds is thought to date back to around 1650. The way the typical Baroque figures are depicted is just so beautifully unique. The intricately carved desi...
Oak
Revolution Reduced: 19th C Model of a Guillotine w/ Buckets and a Mop
Located in New York, NY
19th Century French Model of a Guillotine with Buckets and a Mop France, 19th century This rare and evocative 19th-century model depicts a guillotine in reduced scale, likely produc...
Wood
Folk Art Steamship of Large-Scale
Located in Buchanan, MI
Charming Folk Art steamship of impressive scale.
Wood
19th Century royal presentation badge
Located in Martlesham, GB
19th Century royal presentation badge in an ornate oval walnut frame, the central emblem is a silvered metal of intertwined letters appear to be "V" and "R" meaning VR for Victoria R...
Walnut
19th Century French Agate, Lapis Lazuli and Gold Cane
Located in London, GB
19th century French agate, lapis lazuli and gold cane French, 19th Century Height 85.5cm, width 6cm, depth 2.5cm This remarkable 19th century cane, crafted by skilled French ar...
Agate, Lapis Lazuli, Gold
Ten Piece Set of 20th Century Rococo Style Continental 800 Silver Doll Furniture
Located in Middleburg, VA
Ten Piece Set of 20th Century Rococo Style Silver Doll Furniture Grouping of continental 800 silver doll furniture, each miniature exquisitely rendered in the historic rococo style ...
Silver
Solid 800 Silver lighter in the shape of an 18th century pistol
By Arval Argenti Valenza
Located in VALENZA, IT
Solid 800 Silver lighter in the shape of an 18th century pistol
Silver
$411Sale Price|20% Off
20th Century Glass Sculpture of a Classic Porsche 911, Racing Car Memorabilia
Located in Milano, IT
Little but realistic miniature model of a classic Porsche 911 - most likely a "G Model" from the late 1970s/early 1980s. It is made in pressed clear glass, and is rich in details, to...
Crystal
1950s scale model of an early 20th century Bermudian sloop
Located in Milan, IT
1950s scale model of an early 1900s Bermudian sloop. Measurements: 67.5 x 10 x 60 cm (26.6 x 3.9 x 23.6 in) The model, made of wood with cotton sails, represents a sloop with a Bermu...
Wood
$522Sale Price|45% Off
Antique 1913 Model Touring Car and Driver Wooden Hand Painted Sculpture
Located in Plainview, NY
A meticulously crafted 1913 model touring automobile. The car model features a two-tone color scheme, predominantly black with red accents, which highlights its vintage allure. The...
Wood
1950 Morilla Maniquette Japan Large Carved Wood Articulated Mannequin Figure
Located in Miami, FL
Art Deco solid wood articulated, hand-carved and hand-crafted wood figure of a person. Known as artists' mannequins or lay figures, these posable figures were used in art classes as...
Brass
$596Sale Price / item|20% Off
Vintage Hermes Factice Equipage, Paris
Located in Berlin, DE
Very rare and collectable fact from the noble brand Hermes Paris with original sticker. Is perfect for interior decoration.
Glass
Set of 53 models of the Italian Piaggio Ape motorcycle, 1990s
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of 53 models of the Italian Piaggio Ape motorcycle, 1990s Fantastic collection of all versions of the famous motorcycle. All models are intact and in good condition.
Metal
$563Sale Price|24% Off
Mounted Half Block Ship Model of a 1936s America's Cup Sloop the Endeavour II
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Early Mounted Half Block Ship Model of a 1936s America's Cup Sloop This half block miniature boat model is dedicated to Joe and has quiet the provenance: "To Joe: ENDEAVOUR II J...
Cherry, Maple
$819Sale Price|20% Off
Early 20th century hand carved apprentice chair model
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century hand carved apprentice chair model Dimensions in inches: H 16” x W 10” x D 10” Age: Early 20th Century Origin: England Condition: Good Overview A charming and...
Wood
$1,529Sale Price|20% Off
Napoleonic papier Mache and pine child size shop mannequin
Located in London, GB
Without doubt, one of the smallest and rarest examples of a Napoleonic papier Mache and pine child size shop mannequin we have been fortunate enough to uncover. Standing only thirty ...
Paper
$5,800
English Ship Model
Located in Queens, NY
English (19th Cent) ship model with copper hull and 10 brass cannons
Brass
A 19th-century silver tape measure holder by Hermanus Heuring
Located in Delft, NL
A 19th-century silver tape measure holder by Hermanus Heuring A small silver tape measure holder, operated by a small swing handle. The holder is slightly oblong, measuring 3.5 cm a...
Silver
Berlin Radio Tower Brass on Wooden Base Scale Design Model, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Scaled model of the Berlin Radio tower. Rare collectible in metal on a wooden base. A nice architectural sculpture for every living or desktop. Made in the 1930s this item will be a ...
Brass, Copper
$595Sale Price / set|30% Off
Authentic LLadro Handmade in Spain Figurine, a Set of 3, Retired Models
By Lladro
Located in Plainview, NY
A beautiful Authentic set of 3 retired ladies figurines handmade in Spain by LLadro. The set includes: Figurine 1 entitled " Basket of Love " # 7622 marked in the bottom 1994 coll...
Porcelain
Vintage Swifts Silverleaf Brand Pure Lard 4 lbs. Tin Can Pail Advertisement
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Swifts Silverleaf Brand Pure Lard 4 lbs. Tin Can Pail Advertisement. Item features metal lid, swing handle, original colored decals, very nice vintage item. Circa Early 20th ...
Metal
Vintage Art Deco White Rose Tea Balls 3 lb Tin Metal Container Can Advertisement
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Art Deco White Rose Tea Balls 3 lbs Tin Metal Container Can Advertisement. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 12" H x 8.5" Diameter.
Tin
Mid-Century Box of Lionel Model Train Parts
Located in Queens, NY
American 1950s box lot of 14 various Lionel accessory train cars and rolling stock
$410Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Clear Glass Sculpture of a Classic Volkswagen Beetle, Car Memorabilia
Located in Milano, IT
Little but realistic miniature model of a classic Volkswagen Beetle - most likely a version from the late 1970s/early 1980s. It is made in pressed clear glass, and is rich in details...
Crystal
Empire State Building Souvenir Metal Money Box Piggy Bank Vintage, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Gorgeous vintage metal money bank. Made of copper metal, this collectible bank, in the shape of New York’s Empire State Building, stands 7 5/8” tall. Nice addition to any collection,...
Metal
Silver Lion Fish Model Signed by Mario Bucellati A fine piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Silver Lion Fish Model Signed by Mario Bucellati A fine piece from one of the most prestigious jewellers of the world, this realistic freestanding model is made by and signed Mario...
Silver
Rustic American Carved Elm Wood Steamboat, Early 20th Century Folk Art
Located in Queens, NY
American Country Style carved wood folk art steamboat painted and textured in an antique finish with metal parts including the American flag, wheel covers and captain\'s helm, with r...
Elm
Rustic Painted Wooden Rowboat Model, Early 20th Century, USA, 3 Seats
Located in Queens, NY
2 American Country Rustic style Mid-Century red an yellow painted model of a row boat with 3 seats (PRICED EACH)
Paint
Rare 4-piece set of bentwood Salesman Sample furniture made by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Buffalo, NY
This is a rare set of salesman sample furniture made by Thonet, the master of bentwood furniture creator of the iconic bentwood chairs that altered the direction of furniture design....
Cane, Bentwood
Ashtray, Brass and Wood, Carl Auböck Vienna, Austria
Located in Wien, AT
An ashtray by Carl Auböck made of brass.
Brass
Small Wooden Varnished and Painted Pond Yacht Hull
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
Small varnished and painted pond yacht hull of a classic racing yacht of the 1920s on a modern Perspex stand.
Wood, Paint
Vintage Model of Danish Mid-Century Corner Chair
Located in New York, NY
Apprentice cabinet makers would make models of furniture as a part of their training. A lovely addition for a collector of miniature chairs and a generally appealing decorative acces...
Teak
Late 19th century scale model of a horse drawn single farrow plough
Located in London, GB
A late 19th century scale model of a horse drawn single farrow turn-wrest plough. On an oak display board marked: A SURRIDGE LONDON
Iron
Vintage Nystrom 16" Large Sculptural Relief Classroom Double Axis World Globe
By A.J. Nystrom & Co
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Nystrom 16" Large Raised Sculptural Relief Classroom Double Axis World Globe. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 21" H x 18" W x 18" D.
Metal
A Circa 1900 Cast Replica Model of the François Sauvage Well Head, Cluny, Paris
Located in Dallas, TX
More information coming soon… Dating to circa 1900, this charming French well head is a replica of an original 15th-century well covering. The original well head was owned by Franco...
Stone, Cast Stone, Cement, Metal, Iron
Carl Aubock Table Brush 1950 Austria
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
Carl Aubock table brush, mid-20th century. Crafted from warm walnut and fitted with genuine boar-bristle hair, this piece exemplifies the workshop’s distinctive blend of natural mate...
Nutwood
Anatomical model of the human Circulatory system circa 1920
Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY
An antique hand-painted early 20th century anatomical model of the human circulatory system. The plaster and polychrome painted model is mounted on a wooden board. Probably German, ...
Plaster, Wood
Inge-Glas, Mackenzie Child, and Christopher Radko Christmas Ornaments, Set of 20
By Mackenzie Childs, Christopher Radko
Located in Sarasota, FL
A set of 20 hand blown, hand painted glass Christmas ornaments. Includes a collection of teddy bear ornaments with an Inge-Glas "Yankee Doodle Teddy" and Christopher Radko "Heartfel...
Blown Glass
Half Model of the Sailing Yacht Hornet Carved by James Nash
Located in Norwell, MA
Half model of the sailing yacht Hornet, a Sabre 25, Hull 227. Hull is painted green over black. Weight: 12 lbs. Overall Dimensions: 12" H x 36" W x 4" D. Made: America Mate...
Wood
Crude Half Model of a Chesapeake Bay Skipjack
Located in Norwell, MA
Carved half model of a Chesapeake Bay Skipjack. Laminated hull. Weight: 4 lbs. Overall Dimensions: 9" H x 26" W x 3" D. Made: America Material: Wood Date: 1940
Wood
Half Model of a Sailboat Called Rub a Dub Dub
Located in Norwell, MA
Varnished half model of a sloop with engraved brass plate "Rub a Dub Dub," with long centerboard and rudder. Label on back reads "Custom Models by Peter Colesworthy." Weight: 3 l...
Wood
Flat Top Motor Yacht Half Model of a Trumpy
Located in Norwell, MA
Half model of Trumpy style motor yacht "Virginia" with built-up cabins, stack, mast, flagstaff, prop shaft, etc. Weight: 8 lbs. Overall Dimensions: 14" H x 32" W x 4" D. Made:...
Wood
Builder’s Model of the Brazilian Passenger Paddle Steamer Caxias
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A builder’s model of the Brazilian passenger paddle steamer Caxias built by Hepple, South Shields, 1912, with a 24in. laminated and carved hull finished in pink below the waterline w...
Laminate, Wood, Mahogany
Shipyard Model of the Wooden Steam Ship ‘S.S. F.W.Harris’
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A shipyard model of the wooden steam ship ‘S.S. F.W.Harris’, 1877, the hull painted rust-red with black top sides and a black funnel, finely detailed with nickel-plated deck fittings...
Satinwood
Rare Antique Mahogany Cased Cork Model of a Lighthouse
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A rare 19th century cork model of the Eddystone lighthouse, which was designed by John Smeaton, within a glazed mahogany case surmounted by a turned finial, the model of the lighthou...
Mahogany
Fine Shipyard Half Hull Model of the Northern Light
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A fine Shipyard half hull model of the NORTHERN LIGHT. Still retained in its original case and set upon its original backboard. The condition and quality of this lovely model is supe...
Wood
Rare WWII Italian Prisoner of War Work Model of Italian Cruiser 'Zara'
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
Rare WWII Italian Prisoner of war work model of Italian heavy cruiser 'Zara' with finely detailed superstructure and armament in a cedar and pine glazed case. Launched in 1931, t...
Wood
19th Century English Victorian Smoking Stand with Carved Oak Base
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian smoking stand on rectangular oak carved base with metal figures and horse drawn fire engine & various smoking accessories
Fir
Fine Half Model of a New York 32 Sailing Yacht
Located in Norwell, MA
Sparkman & Stephens designed sailing yacht half model by Marsom Pratt II of South Dartmouth, Mass. This is a New York 32, which was 45 feet overall. High-quality model. Weight: 6...
Wood
Fine Half Model of a Herreshoff Design Number 907
Located in Norwell, MA
Carved half model by Marsom Pratt Jr. of a Herreshoff Design 907, a 30 foot drop centerboard sloop with long mahogany trunk cabin and sunken cockpit. Exceptional craftsmanship. Weig...
Wood
A rare group of three early 20th Century Kelvin-engined motor boat Models, presu
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A rare group of three early 20th Century Kelvin-engined motor boat Models, presumably made for Bergius and Co of Glasgow c.1920 These three models, all made from mahogany and boxwoo...
Brass
Sailboat Half Model with Sails on Backboard
Located in Norwell, MA
Antique half model of a sailing yacht with carved wood sails mounted to a backboard. Motorized sailing ketch with cabin, sunken cockpit, and two Marconi-rigged masts. Hull is painted...
Wood
Long Sleek Builders Half Model of a Motor Yacht
Located in Norwell, MA
Antique half model of a long, sleek motor yacht. Laminated hull with six lifts. Painted black over gold with a gold cove stripe. Weight: 9 lbs. Overall Dimensions: 5" H x 53" ...
Wood
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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