$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
$1,283
H 10.63 in W 12.6 in D 6.3 in
Napoleon III Commode in Ebonized Wood, Marquetry, France, Circa 1870
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Cette commode de maîtrise en bois poli noir ouvre par 3 tiroirs et est décorée de filets de laiton sur sa tablette. La face est marquetée de guirlandes de feuilles en laiton et d'ivo...
Wood
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
$39
H 6.5 in W 6 in D 6 in
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
$95
H 12 in W 8.5 in D 8.5 in
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
Silver distaff in the shape of a rabbit
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver spinning wheel in the shape of a rabbit with a hanging ring. Metal: Silver. Origin: Italian. Brand: Vicenza. Weight: 22.61 grams. Dimensions: 4cmx4.5cm. Content: ...
Silver
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
Vintage Boho Staffordshire Boxing Figurine
By Staffordshire
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
. A true gem for lovers of antique ceramics and character-driven collectibles
Ceramic
Counter Top Torso Dress Form Mannequin on Revolving Pedestal Base
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Counter Top Torso Dress Form Mannequin on Revolving Pedestal Base. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 33" H x 17" W x 8" D Base: 12" Diameter 37" Bust x 30" Waist x 40" Hips.
Metal
$1,225Sale Price|30% Off
H 8.67 in W 3.63 in D 3.63 in
Silver filigree caravel w/ enameled crosses on the sails & set on a wooden base
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver filigree caravel with enameled crosses on the sails and set on a wooden base. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Mark: open-winged eagle. Weight: 459.75 grams. Di...
Silver
$630Sale Price|30% Off
H 5.52 in W 1.58 in D 1.58 in
Filigree silver caravel with enameled crosses on scalloped base
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver filigree caravel with enameled crosses on the sails and mast, resting on a cut-out base. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Mark: Absent. Weight: 75.83 grams. Dim...
Silver
Silver textile spinning machine
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver textile spinning machine. Metal: Silver. Origin: Dutch. Brand: Espada. Weight: 21.96 grams. Dimensions: 3.5cmx6.2cm. Content: 835/1000. Assay Mark: Yes, since 195...
Silver
Silver sailboat with multiple applications
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver sailboat with multiple applications, resting on a rectangular chestnut wood base. Metal: Silver. Origin: Mexico. Brand: Unknown. Weight: 252.52 grams. Dimensions:...
Silver
Silver flower with applications
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver flower with applications. Metal: Silver. Origin: North African. Brand: Unknown. Weight: 49.49 grams. Dimensions: 11cmx17cm. Content: 925/1000. Assay Mark: Yes. Ad...
Silver
$525Sale Price|30% Off
H 2.37 in W 2.76 in D 2.76 in
Silver iron w/ applications & reliefs, wooden handle & three-legged cut-out rest
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver iron with applications and reliefs, wooden handle and cut-out rest with three feet. Metal: Silver. Origin: Italian. Brand: Arezzo. Weight: 74.62 grams. Dimensions...
Silver
Vintage Boho Brass Armadillo
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
touch to your home décor, this collectible piece blends seamlessly with vintage, rustic, or southwestern
Brass
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
American Country Style Carved & Painted Wood Steamboat
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
19th Century French Provincial Artist Mannequin
Located in Middleburg, VA
the people within their art. These highly collectible figures are increasingly scarce as time goes by
Beech
Vintage Regency Hand Painted Glazed Ceramic Birds - Set of 2
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Add a touch of whimsical elegance to your space with this striking set of two vintage Regency hand-painted ceramic birds. Bursting with vibrant hues of yellow, pink, teal, and cobalt...
Ceramic
Rustic Painted Wooden Rowboat Model
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
$2,000 / set
H 8 in W 8 in D 12 in
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
Tibetan silver gong
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Tibetan silver gong suspended from an arch of winding columns and resting on a raised base with four feet. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: javali II Title. Wei...
Silver
$1,050Sale Price|30% Off
H 5.52 in W 6.89 in D 6.89 in
Silver ship with masts and sails, resting on a wooden base
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver ship with masts and sails, resting on a wooden base. Metal: Silver. Origin: Neederland. Brand: Espada. Weight: 141.31 grams. Dimensions: 14cmx17.5cm. Content: 833...
Silver
Silver mill with reliefs and applications
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver mill with reliefs and applications. Metal: Silver. Origin: Dutch. Brand: Espada. Weight: 23.83 grams. Dimensions: 9x4cm. Content: 835/1000. Assay Mark: Yes, betwe...
Silver
$4,710
H 8.75 in W 21.25 in D 7.75 in
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
$875Sale Price|30% Off
H 6.03 in W 1.38 in D 6.03 in
Mexican hat in silver with corded application and relief engravings
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Mexican silver hat with corded application and relief engravings. Metal: Silver. Origin: Unknown. Brand: Absent. Weight: 164.16 grams. Dimensions: 15.3x3.5cm. Content: 9...
Silver
$350Sale Price|30% Off
H 4.26 in W 4.26 in D 4.26 in
Mexican hat in silver w/ application & corded friezes w/ raised floral motifs
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Mexican hat in silver with application and corded friezes with raised floral motifs. Metal: Silver. Origin: European. Brand: Unknown. Weight: 49.57 grams. Dimensions: 10...
Silver
$4,900Sale Price|30% Off
H 10.24 in W 11.42 in D 11.42 in
Portuguese caravel in profusely defined silver and set on a wooden base
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Portuguese silver caravel, profusely defined and set on a wooden base. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: Eagle's Head. Weight: 1007.47 grams. Dimensions: 26cmx29...
Silver
$837Sale Price|52% Off
H 8.67 in W 7.49 in D 7.49 in
Caravel in gilded silver filigree with Maltese crosses
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Gilded silver filigree caravel with enameled Maltese crosses on the sails and resting on a scalloped base. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Mark: standing eagle. Weigh...
Silver
$6,500
H 17.5 in W 28 in D 11 in
English 1870 Cutty Sark Clipper Hand-Crafted Model Encased in Wood, Glass 1970s
Located in Miami, FL
English 1870 Cutty Sark Clipper Hand-Crafted Model Encased in Wood, Glass 1970s Offered for sale is a hand-crafted model of the 1870 English clipper ship the Cutty Sark which is enc...
Fabric, Glass, Wood
$189
H 21 in W 18 in D 18 in
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
$455Sale Price|30% Off
H 4.34 in W 1.19 in D 1.19 in
Silver filigree caravel with enameled crosses and scalloped base
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver filigree caravel with enameled crosses on the sails and masts, resting on a cut-out base. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Mark: Absent. Weight: 56.79 grams. Di...
Silver
$1,925Sale Price|30% Off
H 8.67 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in
Gilded filigree caravel with enameled crosses on scalloped base
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Gilded silver filigree caravel with enameled crosses on the sails and resting on a scalloped base. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Mark: Absent. Weight: 245.22 grams....
Silver
Silver caravel with filigree mesh
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver caravel with filigree mesh and crosses of the Order of Christ. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: Absent. Weight: 84.46 grams. Dimensions: 12.8cmx15cm. Con...
Silver
Filigree silver caravel with wooden base
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver filigree caravel with wooden base. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Mark: Standing eagle. Weight: 366.05 grams. Dimensions: 18.5cm x 19.2cm. Content: 833/1000. ...
Silver
$420Sale Price|30% Off
H 5.91 in W 5.12 in D 5.12 in
Silver filigree caravel with three flags and Portuguese symbols
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver filigree caravel with three Portuguese flags and symbols. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Mark: Absent. Weight: 78.64 grams. Dimensions: 15cmx13cm. Content: 83...
Silver
$875Sale Price|30% Off
H 6.89 in W 5.71 in D 5.71 in
Silver filigree caravel with enameled crosses on four-leg base
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver filigree caravel with enameled crosses on the sails and resting on a four-legged base. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Mark: Absent. Weight: 113.22 grams. Dime...
Silver
$280Sale Price|30% Off
H 4.14 in W 1.19 in D 1.19 in
Gilded filigree caravel with Portuguese arms on scalloped base
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver caravel with gilded filigree, featuring the Portuguese coat of arms on the sails and resting on a scalloped base. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Mark: Absent....
Silver
Silver Ford convertible from the 1920s
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver Ford convertible car from the 1920s. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Mark: standing eagle. Weight: 2247.55 grams. Dimensions: 22.8cmx12cm. Content: 833/1000. A...
Silver
$210Sale Price|30% Off
H 4.14 in W 1.19 in D 1.19 in
Gilded filigree caravel with enameled crosses on scalloped base
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Gilded silver filigree caravel with enameled crosses on the sails and resting on a scalloped base. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Mark: Absent. Weight: 27.69 grams. ...
Silver
$455Sale Price|30% Off
H 4.73 in W 1.26 in D 1.26 in
Silver filigree caravel with enameled sails and cut-out base
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver filigree caravel with enameled crosses on the sails and mast, resting on a cut-out base. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Mark: Absent. Weight: 63.99 grams. Dim...
Silver
$420Sale Price|30% Off
H 4.73 in W 1.3 in D 1.3 in
Silver filigree caravel with crosses on sails and scalloped base
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver filigree caravel with crosses on the sails and masts, standing on a cut-out base. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Mark: Absent. Weight: 50.91 grams. Dimensions...
Silver
$420Sale Price|30% Off
H 5.71 in W 4.73 in D 4.73 in
Gilded filigree caravel with Portuguese arms on scalloped base
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver caravel with gilded filigree, with the Portuguese coat of arms on the sails and resting on a cut-out base. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Mark: Eagle's head. ...
Silver
Caravel in filigree silver with traces of gold
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver caravel with filigree and traces of gilding. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Mark: standing eagle. Weight: 148.05 grams. Dimensions: 17.7cm x 19cm. Content: 83...
Silver
$630Sale Price|30% Off
H 7.09 in W 1.46 in D 1.46 in
Gilded filigree caravel with enameled crosses on cut-out base
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Caravel in gilded filigree silver with enameled crosses and resting on a cut-out base. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Mark: Absent. Weight: 83.05 grams. Dimensions: ...
Silver
$1,900
H 23.25 in W 6.75 in D 10.75 in
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
$112,720 / set
H 3.94 in W 2.96 in D 3.15 in
Collection of 23 Shibayama Objects, Japan, Meiji Period, late 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Naturalistically crafted objects in the form of mushrooms and fruits, mostly signed. Executed in ivory using the Shibayama-zaiku technique, incorporating coral, mother-of-pearl, gems...
Coral, Multi-gemstone, Metal
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
Antique French Cabinet maker wood sampler / display
Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY
A finely crafted antique French cabinetmaker’s wood sampler, presented as a sphere mounted on a square pedestal base. The base features a custom metal plaque identifying each wood sp...
Boxwood, Fruitwood, Pearwood, Walnut
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.
Produced in 1843, the well-preserved volume is evidence of the author's exacting specifications.
New or old, the coverlets add old-time charm to any space.
Get into the games! These items celebrate the events, athletes, host countries and sporting spirit.
French trendsetter and serial collector Daniel Rozensztroch tells us about his obsession with objects related to seafaring men.
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The sought-after designer worked with the team at Hoffman Creative to produce a monograph that beautifully showcases some of Studio Shamshiri's most inspiring projects.
Italian writer and collector Umberto Pasti opens the doors to his remarkable cave of wonders in North Africa.
Hollywood A-listers, ex-pat aristocrats and art collectors and style setters of all stripes appreciate the allure of the coastal California hamlet — much on our minds after recent winter floods.