Model of the British Royal Navy Frigate HMS Victory
Located in Norwell, MA
Plank on frame model of the famous English warship HMS Victory. This model is planked in varnished walnut above the waterline and copper sheathed below. Fully rigged with all appropr...
Wood
$2,210
H 52.37 in W 46.07 in D 6.3 in
English Gaff Rigged Pond Yacht, Mahogany & Oak, Brass Fittings, 1930
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A 20th Century English gaff rigged pond yacht, complete with calico sails, brass fittings, and a brass rudder and keel, reflecting the character of British pond yacht racing in the e...
Brass
$4,705
H 11.82 in W 38.59 in D 11.03 in
20thC Maritime Club House Cased Planked & Framed Ship Model By A. Kausen c.1934
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
An exceptional early 20th century Maritime Club House model of an unriggered four-masted vessel, finely planked and framed and displayed within its original glazed mahogany case. The...
Wood
A 19th Century Cheese Vat Desk Model
Located in Tetbury, England
A scale model of a cheese vat. Wonderfully detailed, rivetted steel, tin and machined bronze, very similar to the vats produced by W.H. Smith of Whitchurch. Left in found condition.
Bronze, Steel, Tin
$7,195
H 13 in W 10.63 in D 1.97 in
Portrait of Madam Vigée-Lebrun and her daughter after Elisabeth Vigée-Lebrun
Located in Paris, FR
Miniature portrait of Madame Vigée-Lebrun and her daughter after Elisabeth Vigée-Lebrun (1755-1842
Wood
$79
H 14.5 in W 12.5 in D 12.5 in
Vintage Raco 25 lbs. Advertising Lard Tin Metal Can Reading PA Twin Handles
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Raco 25 lbs. Advertising Lard Tin Metal Can Reading PA Twin Handles. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 14.5" H x 12.5" Diameter.
Steel
$2,398
H 21.5 in W 6.75 in D 6.75 in
A botanical model depicting a Spikelet of rye, Osterloh modell, Germany 1930.
By Osterloh Modell
Located in Milan, IT
An example of a botanical model for educational use depicting Spikelet of rye (Secale cereale L., 1753), also known as rye, a herbaceous plant of the Poaceae family. Made of papier-m...
Iron
$8,154
H 20.08 in W 7.49 in D 5.52 in
Standing Figure of Emperor Alexander I of Russia (1777–1825), Bronze, Russia
Located in Greding, DE
Bronze standing figure depicting Emperor Alexander I of Russia, who reigned from 1801 to 1825. The figure is shown in an upright, dignified pose, emphasizing his imperial status. Fin...
Bronze
$306 / item
H 3.94 in W 27.56 in D 18.12 in
Magis Birds Large Hanging Sculpture by Benedetta Mori Ubaldini
By Magis
Located in Alcamo, IT
Brand: Magis Design: Benedetta Mori Ubaldini Model: Birds - Large Bird Birds is a delicate sculptural piece designed by Benedetta Mori Ubaldini for Magis. The Italian artist is inte...
Metal
$1,212Sale Price|20% Off
H 11.82 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Art Deco Home Accessories Cars Futurism Decorative Cast Metal Car, Italy, 1930s
Located in Nicolosi, IT
A striking set of three Italian Art Deco futurist automobile sculptures, crafted in cast metal with a sleek polished finish. Each model features an aerodynamic silhouette inspired by...
Metal
$278 / item
H 3.15 in W 20.87 in D 13.78 in
Magis Birds Small Hanging Sculpture by Benedetta Mori Ubaldini
By Magis
Located in Alcamo, IT
Brand: Magis Design: Benedetta Mori Ubaldini Model: Birds - Small Bird Birds is a delicate sculptural piece designed by Benedetta Mori Ubaldini for Magis. The Italian artist is know...
Metal
$1,575Sale Price|30% Off
H 8 in W 6.5 in D 11 in
DOLL & CO. 1900 German Antique Steam Twin Cylinders Piston Engine Machine
By Doll et Cie
Located in Miami, FL
. This antique model is a miniature of the real one, manufactured to be installed in farms and factories
Bronze, Steel, Iron
Vintage Solid Silver BMW 328 Roadster Model Car, 20th Century
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Vintage 20th Century solid silver BMW 328 Roadster. The car has incredible detail throughout the bodywork, a spare wheel is mounted to the rear boot and it features hinged doors and ...
Silver
$3,469
H 2.37 in W 6.7 in D 2.96 in
Vintage Solid Silver 1928 Mercedes Benz SSK Model Car, Detailed Design
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Vintage 20th Century solid silver Mercedes Benz SSK 1928 model car. The car has incredible detail throughout the bodywork, a spare wheel is mounted to the rear boot and it features a...
Silver
$539
H 1.38 in W 3.75 in D 0.99 in
Brumm Ferrari D246 Formula 1, Juan Manuel Fangio No. 2, 1:43... - Italy 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
A vintage die-cast metal racing model produced by Brumm, representing the iconic Ferrari D246 Formula 1 as campaigned by Juan Manuel Fangio during the 1957 Formula One World Champion...
Metal
$239
H 2.96 in W 6.5 in D 3.55 in
Bburago Jeep CJ-7 “Africatours” Rally Version, 1:24 Scale Die... - Italy 1980s
Located in Roma, IT
A vintage die-cast metal model produced by Bburago, representing a Jeep CJ-7 prepared in Africatours rally livery, evocative of long-distance desert and transcontinental expedition v...
Metal
$191
H 2.76 in W 6.3 in D 2.17 in
Mebetoys Fiat 131 Abarth Rally – Giro d’Italia No. 516... - Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
A highly evocative vintage Italian die-cast rally model produced by Mebetoys, representing the Fiat 131 Abarth Rally as campaigned in period competition, notably referencing the Giro...
Metal
Reel 45 “Lancia Stratos” Radio-Controlled Model Car - Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Reel 45 “Lancia Stratos” Radio-Controlled Model Car, Italy, c. 1970s A rare and highly evocative vintage radio-controlled model representing the iconic Lancia Stratos, produced by R...
Metal
$287
H 4.93 in W 8.08 in D 2.76 in
Digitcon “Mini Buggy” Radio-Controlled Model, Hong Kong / China - Italy 1980s
Located in Roma, IT
A vintage radio-controlled “Mini Buggy” produced under the Digitcon name, dating to the late 1970s or early 1980s. The model is presented in bright yellow with red and blue racing gr...
Metal
$335
H 9.45 in W 13.39 in D 2.37 in
Italeri No. 809 – McDonnell Douglas F-18 Hornet Model Kit... - Italy 1980s
Located in Roma, IT
A boxed Italeri plastic model kit depicting the McDonnell Douglas F-18 Hornet, the modern U.S. Navy multirole fighter aircraft. Produced in Italy, this 1:48 scale kit (No. 809) offer...
Metal
Solid Maple Articulated Artist's Modeling Hand, Taiwan, 1980
Located in New Windsor, NY
Solid maple articulated artist's modeling hand. The left hand to be precise. The perfect artist's tool to help them perfect their drawing and draftsmanship skills. Complete with box....
Wood, Beech, Maple
$1,074
H 11.03 in W 3.75 in D 3.75 in
Antique French Grand Tour Bronze Model of Vendome Column 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful antique French Grand Tour bronze model of the Vendome Column, circa 1840 in date. This splendid bronze features Napoleon I standing atop in his 'redingote' coat...
Granite, Bronze
Osterloh Botanic Model of a Wheat Flower, Germany, 1940/50s
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Educational model - 1940s - Botanical Measures : Base : Ø 15cm 18x15cm H:47cm This object is a vintage botanical model, an enlarged representation of a wheat flower, designed for ed...
Wood, Paper
$887
H 11.82 in W 17.13 in D 9.45 in
Anatomical model of the inner ear from the German Hygiene Museum in Dresden 50'
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Anatomical model - Collector's item Anatomical model of the inner ear - Actual size (5 times larger) Measures : Base : 43,5x24cm H:30cm Material : Plaster Collector's item linked to...
Metal
Staffordshire Salmon Roof Bocage Pastille Burner
By Staffordshire
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An English Staffordshire pastille burner, circa 1830-1860. These earthenware pieces were used for burning aromatic pastille lozenges to cover the noxious odors of everyday Victoria...
Earthenware
Staffordshire Three Chimney Cottage Pastille Burner
By Staffordshire
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An English Staffordshire pastille burner, circa 1830-1860. These earthenware pieces were used for burning aromatic pastille lozenges to cover the noxious odors of everyday Victoria...
Earthenware
Staffordshire Lavender Cottage Pastille Burner
By Staffordshire
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An English Staffordshire pastille burner, circa 1830-1860. These earthenware pieces were used for burning aromatic pastille lozenges to cover the noxious odors of everyday Victori...
Earthenware
Staffordshire Thatched Roof Cottage Pastille Burner
By Staffordshire
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An English Staffordshire pastille burner, circa 1830-1860. These earthenware pieces were used for burning aromatic pastille lozenges to cover the noxious odors of everyday Victoria...
Earthenware
1970s Orange Plastic Apple Box, Czechoslovakia
Located in Zohor, SK
sculptural accent, this piece brings bold color and character to any interior. A rare and joyful collectible
Plastic
$797
H 3.47 in W 3.75 in D 3.75 in
Antique Grand Tour Model Temple of Hercules Victor, Rome, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A delightful Italian bronze Grand Tour model of the Temple of Hercules Victor, Rome, circa 1860 in date. The bronze realistic model is cast in high relief with twenty Corinthian col...
Siena Marble, Bronze
19th century lifesize articulated artist model
Located in Brecht, BE
a rare find this wooden articulated lifesize mannequin/artist model ... in very good vintage condition ... can be professionaly packed on my account ...
Pine
$1,621Sale Price|28% Off
H 70.87 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Freestanding Vintage Human Skeleton Anatomy Model, Czechoslovakia 1980s
Located in Zohor, SK
original freestanding base with wheels for display. This piece is both functional and collectible—a rare
Plastic
$925
H 4 in W 13.63 in D 5.5 in
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
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
$7,195
H 13 in W 10.63 in D 1.97 in
The Virgin and child with little St-John, after Raphaël (1483-1520)
Located in Paris, FR
Miniature depicting The Virgin and Child with Little Saint John, known as the Virgin with Veil or
Wood
Steam powered model of a WWI era Laforey-class destroyer
Located in London, GB
A steam powered model of a WWI era Laforey-class destroyer, circa 1915. Live steam twin cylinder engine, with boiler, and geared propeller shaft. The Laforey class (re-designated...
Brass, Iron, Tin, Copper
Vintage Regency Sitzendorf Porcelain Monkey Playing Trumpet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
green breeches, standing on a gilt-accented rococo base. This highly collectible piece is a perfect
Porcelain
$485
H 5.91 in W 9.85 in D 7.49 in
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
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 cast me...
Metal, Bronze
French Chef d'oeuvre staircase model 1913
Located in MILL, NL
French scale model / maquette / chef d’oeuvre A chef d’oeuvre is a masterpiece that demonstrates that the creator (often an apprentice or student in construction, woodworking or arc...
Oak
Italian Grand Tour Marble Models of Roman ruins
Located in Greenwich, CT
are highly collectible.
Marble
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
1980s Post Modern Clock Telephone
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible vintage 1980s telephone and clock combo. Very clever design. Beautiful dark mauve color with a radial black dial, gold tone hour hands, red second hand. Clock works with o...
Plastic
$1,200
H 13 in W 13.5 in D 3.875 in
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
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
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
Valentino Garavani Alligator Leather Satchel Bag
By Valentino Garavani
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a collectible Valentino Garavani Alligator Leather Satchel Bag. It depict a trapezoid like
Metal
20th Century French Carved Wooden Castle Model, Unique Folk Art
Located in High Point, NC
This 20th century French carved wooden castle model is a charming example of folk craftsmanship and imaginative architectural design. Hand-carved from solid wood, the piece features ...
Wood
$2,696 / set
H 6.5 in W 18.12 in D 7.49 in
Antique 18th century style pair of desk cannon English circa 1920
Located in Central England, GB
fittings and heavy cast bronze barrels. The attention to detail on these fine miniature cannons is superb
Brass, Bronze
$750
H 16 in W 5.5 in D 2 in
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
$2,098 / set
H 2.76 in W 4.34 in D 2.76 in
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
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
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
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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