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Miniature Diorama

Vintage Artisan Christmas Miniature Diorama Roombox
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Vintage artisan made Christmas miniature diorama room box with miniature Christmas tree in a room
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Vintage 1950s American American Classical Toys and Dolls

Materials

Acrylic, Wood

Vintage Artisan Christmas Miniature Diorama Roombox
Vintage Artisan Christmas Miniature Diorama Roombox
$175 Sale Price
30% Off
H 7 in W 8 in D 3 in
Artisan Halloween Miniature Diorama in Glass Dome
Located in Boca Raton, FL
One of a kind artisan made original miniature Halloween diorama. Enclosed in a glass dome.
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Vintage 1970s American American Classical Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Resin

Miniature "Christmas Morning" Diorama by Narcissa Ward c.1933-1942
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A highly detailed diorama titled "Christmas Morning" featuring a French living room scene
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Early 20th Century American Classical Models and Miniatures

Materials

Glass, Wood

Miniature "Christmas Morning" Diorama by Narcissa Ward c.1933-1942
Miniature "Christmas Morning" Diorama by Narcissa Ward c.1933-1942
$995 Sale Price
58% Off
H 11.25 in W 13.75 in D 7.75 in
Graves Lighthouse Diorama
Located in Norwell, MA
Remarkable diorama showing graves light in Boston Harbor. This is expertly crafted with proper
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2010s North American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Stone

Graves Lighthouse Diorama
Graves Lighthouse Diorama
$2,495
H 17 in W 48 in D 36 in
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
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Vintage 1930s American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Windjammer Ship Model Diorama
Windjammer Ship Model Diorama
$2,195
H 19 in W 24 in D 9 in
Maritime Diorama of Schooner Yacht Atlantic
Located in Norwell, MA
Outstanding deep water diorama by noted ship model builder William Hitchcock. Titled "Breezing up
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Early 2000s North American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Maritime Diorama of Schooner Yacht Atlantic
Maritime Diorama of Schooner Yacht Atlantic
$12,000
H 15 in W 26 in D 14 in
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
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Vintage 1930s Dutch Victorian Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Early 20th C. Copper dinosaur diorama
Located in Hudson, NY
Hand made. Hammered copper Amazing. Almost sci-fi. I have never seen anything like this before. Possible ex museum collection. Two plaques on the front and back that would have held...
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Early 20th Century Models and Miniatures

Materials

Copper

Early 20th C. Copper dinosaur diorama
Early 20th C. Copper dinosaur diorama
$8,500
H 20 in W 17 in D 10 in
Maritime Diorama "Working the Beds" by Hitchcock
Located in Norwell, MA
Oyster dredging diorama titled "Working the Beds" by William Hitchcock. Oystermen are seen piloting
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Vintage 1960s North American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

19th Century Diorama of Sailing Ship ‘Eleanor’
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century diorama of the sailing ship ‘Eleanor’ in original glazed case. Painted antique
Category

Antique 19th Century Folk Art Models and Miniatures

Materials

Glass, Wood

Nautical diorama of CARLYLE COVE in Maine
Located in Norwell, MA
Nautical diorama titles "Carlisle Cove", yachting and lobstering in New England Circa 1921. 1/8th
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Early 2000s North American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Nautical diorama of CARLYLE COVE in Maine
Nautical diorama of CARLYLE COVE in Maine
$4,895
H 14 in W 22 in D 11 in
Cased Diorama of a Sloop Passing a Lighthouse
Located in Norwell, MA
Diorama of a lighthouse on a point of land with a gaff rigged sloop passing by with two onboard
Category

Vintage 1950s Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Lobster Boat Diorama Titled "Hauling the Catch"
Located in Norwell, MA
Maritime Diorama showing a "Downeast" lobster boat from Maine plying her trade near a bell buoy
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Early 2000s North American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Diorama Showing Ten Gun Royal Navy Vessel "Entreprenante"
Located in Norwell, MA
Clear water diorama showing the Ten Gun Royal Navy Cutter, Entreprenante Circa 1790. The model is
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Antique Early 18th Century English Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Large Handcarved Nautical Diorama from the Romanoff Caviar Co.
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An exceptional early 20th century handcarved nautical diorama framed with glass above an associated
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Early 20th Century German Edwardian Models and Miniatures

Materials

Carrara Marble

Italian mid-century modern diorama box with religious celebration scene, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern diorama box with religious celebration scene, 1950s Cubic diorama box
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures

Materials

Metal

Early 20th Century Model Ship Diorama Within a Bottle, circa 1920
Located in Central England, GB
A Most Interesting Early 20th Century Model Ship Diorama within Bottle. This very well modelled
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20th Century English Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood, Glass

Vintage Miniature Christmas Roombox Diorama
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Vintage artisan handmade miniature Christmas Roombox diorama. Great unique Holiday decor and
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Vintage 1950s American American Classical Toys and Dolls

Materials

Wood

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Motion Picture Film Studio Diorama, 1930s Hollywood in Miniature
By Joe Pellkofer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Miniature Diorama was created to represent the industry standard in the 1930s and 1940s and resembles
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Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood, Paint

Miniature Interior Diorama by Helen Bruce
By Helen Bruce
Located in Long Island City, NY
en Miniature" and signed H. Bruce, fecit, circa 1950. Helen Bruce, b. 1880, was an Antique
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Vintage 1950s American Shadow Boxes

Materials

Fabric

Miniature Interior Diorama by Helen Bruce
By Helen Bruce
Located in Long Island City, NY
antique dolls and antique miniature, dollhouse accessories, from which she created these dioramas
Category

Vintage 1950s American Shadow Boxes

Materials

Fabric

Rare and Charming Georgian Mahogany Miniature Hot House Diorama
Located in San Francisco, CA
A rare and unusual late Georgian mahogany and glass hot house diorama, the elaborate planted floral
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Antique Late 18th Century English Folk Art Models and Miniatures

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Diorama
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A 19th c. ship diorama used as decorative art.
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Antique 19th Century English Regency Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

19th Century Diorama
19th Century Diorama
H 15 in W 28 in D 9 in
Wood Model Sailboat Diorama
Located in East Hampton, NY
Diorama with wood model sailboat with primitive painted backdrop.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood, Glass

Wood Model Sailboat Diorama
Wood Model Sailboat Diorama
H 17.5 in W 27.25 in D 10.25 in
European Sailing Ship Diorama
Located in Norwell, MA
Nineteenth century model of the merchant Brig Alice with painted gunports, figurehead, quarter galleries, etc.. The inside of the shadow box is painted with a European castle, other ...
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Vintage 1910s European Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

European Sailing Ship Diorama
European Sailing Ship Diorama
H 23 in W 27 in D 12 in
Naval Diorama Titled "England Expects!!"
Located in Norwell, MA
Maritime Diorama displaying a naval battle underway onboard an English ship of the line. Showing
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Early 2000s North American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

House & Garden Diorama, England circa 1880
Located in Culver City, CA
House & Garden Diorama England circa 1880 Large scale cased diorama of a country house and garden
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Antique 19th Century English Models and Miniatures

Materials

Glass, Wood

Vintage Coastal Patinated Sailing Ships Diorama
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An extraordinary vintage Coastal Hand Made Diorama. A striking collection of period sailboats on
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Early 20th Century American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paint

Nautical Diorama of the Schooner Cavalier
Located in Norwell, MA
Detailed diorama of the Gloucester fishing schooner "Cavalier" of 1904, set at its waterline
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Early 2000s North American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Fine Diorama of the Windjammer Sarah
Located in Norwell, MA
Highly detailed model including a two masted brig along with a lanteen rigged vessel. Finely rigged. Outsanding sails. Encased. Dimensions: 21" L x 10" W x 13.5" H.
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20th Century Models and Miniatures

Fine Diorama of the Windjammer Sarah
Fine Diorama of the Windjammer Sarah
H 13.5 in W 21 in D 10 in
Ship Model Diorama of a Full Rigged Warship
Located in Norwell, MA
Nautical diorama of a square rigged warship under full sail. Set at its waterline in a calm sea
Category

Early 2000s North American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Maritime Diorama Fast and Able by E Hitchcock
Located in Norwell, MA
Fabulous nautical diorama showing two Gloucester fishing schooners racing under full sail with
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1990s North American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

On The Ways Tugboat Diorama by Arthur Clark 8282
Located in Norwell, MA
Maritime Diorama of the American tugboat Somers N Smith of Rockland Maine. This Boatyard scene
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2010s North American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Large Scratch-Built Model Diorama of the “Sailor Prince”
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
An exceptional piece of maritime artistry, this handcrafted diorama model of the “Sailor Prince
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Antique Early 1900s Canadian Models and Miniatures

Materials

Glass, Wood

Impressively Large Antique Diorama or Shadow Box of Sailing Vessel
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A very large impressive diorama or shadow box work of art with detailed sailing vessel.
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Folk Art Models and Miniatures

Materials

Glass, Wood

Diorama in a Bottle, Depicting a 3-Masted Ship, 1920s
Located in Milan, IT
Diorama in a bottle, depicting a 3-masted ship and in the background a lighthouse, numerous
Category

Vintage 1920s British Models and Miniatures

Materials

Glass, Wood

Vintage Civil War Camp Fire Diorama Framed Shadow Box Museum Deaccession
Located in Vero Beach, FL
night. The recreated snow scene, a miniature, is very realistic and of the highest quality. Two hand
Category

Mid-20th Century American American Colonial Models and Miniatures

Materials

Glass, Wood

19th Century Victorian Scale Model Gothic Stone House with Glass Diorama C 1860
Located in Central England, GB
Victorian Scale Model Gothic Stone House with Glass Diorama C 1860 This brilliantly constructed
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Stuffed British Pheasants in Glass and Wooden Display Case from the 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
. These British pheasants, in a miniature diorama would make for an uncommon decorative item in most homes
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Antique 19th Century British Taxidermy

Materials

Glass, Wood

Vintage Lucite Diorama or Sculpture of a Miniature Fox Orchestra
Located in Astoria, NY
A vintage sculpture or diorama with an orchestra of miniature foxes dressed in formal wear playing
Category

Late 20th Century Sculptures

Materials

Lucite, Textile

Small Nantucket Keepsake by Tony Sarg
By Tony Sarg
Located in Nantucket, MA
Lift top box with miniature ship diorama lid The box is painted a dark maroon with “Nantucket
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Pine

Small Nantucket Keepsake by Tony Sarg
Small Nantucket Keepsake by Tony Sarg
H 3.25 in W 6.28 in D 3.5 in
Ship Wheel Miniature Ship Diorama
Located in Downingtown, PA
Miniature ship diorama, the Frame in the form of a ship's wheel, Early 20th century. The
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood

Gilt Tole Diorama with Period Interior
Located in Riverdale, NY
Gilt tole wall diorama with finely detailed period interior. Chairs, mantel, floor and decorations
Category

Vintage 1960s Portuguese Chinoiserie Models and Miniatures

Materials

Metal

Vintage Spinning Mill Occupational Diorama c.1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A forced perspective, hand painted spinning mill diorama constructed primarily from plywood
Category

Early 20th Century Industrial Models and Miniatures

Materials

Glass, Wood, Plywood

Deep Water Diorama of the Galapagos Expedition
Located in Norwell, MA
Fabulous maritime diorama with engraved nameplate "Galapagos Expedition H.M.S. Beagle and Charles
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1990s North American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

French Early 20th Century Naive Ship / Boat Diorama
Located in Buisson, FR
Early 20th century diorama of a three masted ship in full sail in a choppy sea of white-capped
Category

Early 20th Century French Folk Art Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Nautical Diorama with Three-Masted Ship Model on Stormy Sea, circa 1890
Located in Atlanta, GA
This late 19th century nautical diorama features a three-masted sailboat model under full sail on a
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Paper

Miniature Antler Furniture Diorama, Austria, circa 1850
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Showcase of a Biedermeier desk with candleholders, clock, etc. very fine hand-carved, made of horn.
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Rustic Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Glass, Horn

Chinese San You Miniature Architectural Diorama Carved Cork Scene
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage 1940s Chinese San You Diorama hand carved cork miniature architectural scene in glass case
Category

Vintage 1940s Chinese Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Cork

French Tin Toy Kitchen Diorama
Located in Baltimore, MD
A painted tin diorama/toy French kitchen wth various accessories
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Antique 19th Century French Models and Miniatures

Materials

Tin

French Tin Toy Kitchen Diorama
French Tin Toy Kitchen Diorama
H 10 in W 14 in D 5 in
Vintage French Plexiglass Sea Life Diorama
Located in New York, NY
Vintage French Plexiglass Sea Life Diorama
Category

Vintage 1970s French Models and Miniatures

Materials

Plexiglass

19th Century American Sailing Ships Diorama
Located in New York City, NY
A detailed diorama of ships sailing at sea from the 19th century.
Category

Antique 19th Century American Models and Miniatures

Painted and Lithographed Mini-Kitchen Diorama
Located in Baltimore, MD
A 19thC German painted and lithographed paper kitchen diorama with an assortment of furnishings
Category

Antique 19th Century German Models and Miniatures

Materials

Metal

Whimisical Mid-Century Farm Diorama with Moving Parts
By George Glasser
Located in New Rochelle, NY
diorama, a car moving, a buzz saw, chickens pecking, cow peeking in and out of the barn... just amazing
Category

Vintage 1950s American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Metal

1930's Diorama of Fort Dearborn Chicago Illinois Century of Progress
Located in Chicago, IL
Here is a cased diorama of the Fort Dearborn, which was located beside the Chicago River, and was
Category

Vintage 1930s American Models and Miniatures

Miniature Interior Diorama by Helen Bruce
By Helen Bruce
Located in Long Island City, NY
antique miniature, dollhouse accessories, from which she created these dioramas depicting 19th century
Category

Vintage 1950s American Shadow Boxes

Materials

Fabric

Antique Diorama of American Farm Scene with Cow, Farmhouse and Trees
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Wonderful lighted diorama of American countryside scene in excellent condition. The glass panel
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Antique 1890s American Arts and Crafts Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

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Late Colonial Sitting Room, Boston MA, 1760 - Miniature Room by Kupjack Studios
By Henry "Hank" Kupjack
Located in Chicago, IL
A new middle class began to emerge in Colonial America and a migration into urban areas began. Unlike farmhouses, these new homes were elegant two-store homes designed in the new Ge...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Mixed Media

A large red coral branch from Wunderkammer, Italy 1870.
Located in Milan, IT
This large branch of Mediterranean coral, 'Corallium Rubrum' is mounted on a gilt bronze base. The creation of the vase-shaped base involves various techniques: lost wax casting, mol...
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Natural Specimens

Materials

Coral, Bronze

Tiffany Studios “Curtain Border” Floor Lamp 1899-1920
By Tiffany Studios
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Tiffany Studios “Curtain Border” Floor Lamp 1899-1920 "Scroll" Senior floor base and "Pig Tail" finial leaded glass, patinated bronze 78 in. (198.1 cm) high 24 1/2 in. (62.2 cm) dia...
Category

20th Century Floor Lamps

Materials

Glass

Medieval French Charter House Library - Miniature Room by Kupjack Studios
By Henry "Hank" Kupjack
Located in Chicago, IL
Kupjack Miniatures Medieval French Charter-House Library, Normandy France, circa 1425, 2012 mixed media 16.50h x 27.75w x 15d in 41.91h x 70.48w x 38.10d cm KJK002 Eugene Kupjack an...
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21st Century and Contemporary Medieval Mixed Media

Materials

Mixed Media

HAND PAINTED 1870 CAPTAIN P.KNOLE STEAMER TRUNK OR CHEST WiTH NAUTICAL THEME
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely hand painted vintage steamer trunk with nautical decoration depicting a ship date 1870 for Capta...
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Antique 1870s English High Victorian Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Pine

Set of two Mystic Seaport Whaling Woodblock Prints by James Arnold
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Set of two Mystic Seaport whaling woodblock prints, titled “The Ship Joseph Conrad”, and “Whaleship Chas. W. Morgan” featuring the two famous Victorian whaleships the Charles Morgan ...
Category

Vintage 1920s Edwardian Prints

Materials

Glass, Paper, Wood

Set of two Mystic Seaport Whaling Woodblock Prints by James Arnold
Set of two Mystic Seaport Whaling Woodblock Prints by James Arnold
$270 Sale Price
40% Off
H 27 in W 11 in D 1 in
Antique Tortoiseshell singing bird box, by Bontems
Located in London, GB
A antique tortoiseshell singing bird box, by Bontems Circa 1890, Going-barrel movement, Motor-view light anomaly... When wound and start/stop slide moved to the right, the bi...
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Antique 1890s French Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Stuart Devlin Silver Gilt Novelty Egg with Humming Bird
By Stuart Devlin
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A highly collectable and delightful silver gilt novelty egg containing a hummingbird by renowned silversmith and artist Stuart Devlin (Australian, 1931-2018) and dated 1977. Stuart D...
Category

Vintage 1970s Australian Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Silver

Vintage Ocean Rolling Chair Co. Inc. Boardwalk Cart: A Timeless Seaside Treasure
Located in New York, NY
Step back in time with this fun Early 20th Century Wicker Boardwalk rolling cart crafted by the renowned "Ocean Rolling Chair Co. Inc," as evidenced by delicately placed porcelain si...
Category

Early 20th Century American Other Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Rattan

Swiss Brass Lift Arm Tabletop Lighter By Brilux for Dunhill
By Dunhill, Gubelin
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Circa 1950 Made in Switzerland made by Brilux and distributed by Dunhill. Beautifully made brass lighter with spring lift arm flint mechanism where the spring is contained in a shaft...
Category

Vintage 1950s Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Brass

Swiss Brass Lift Arm Tabletop Lighter By Brilux for Dunhill
Swiss Brass Lift Arm Tabletop Lighter By Brilux for Dunhill
$570 Sale Price
40% Off
H 2.75 in W 3.13 in D 2 in
Early 19th Century Portrait of Naval Captain William Compton Bolton
Located in Nantucket, MA
Early 19th Century Portrait of Naval Captain William Compton Bolton (Anglo-American: 1799 - 1849), circa 1830s, an oil on canvas half-length portrait of a sea captain holding a spygl...
Category

Antique 1830s American Federal Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Mario Bellini Modular "Camaleonda" Sofa in Four Segments for B&B, Italy 1971
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Utrecht, NL
The “Camaleonda” (Italian word play combining the words for ‘chameleon’ and ‘wave’) sofa is Mario Bellini’s contemporary classic. The playful, modular design offers endless options f...
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

4 English Gothic Revival Bronze Hanging Lanterns
Located in Queens, NY
4 English Gothic Revival-style (19/20th Century) bronze 6 sided hanging lanterns with filigree panels. (PRICED EACH).
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Antique 19th Century English Gothic Revival Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Fossil Coral, Brain Coral Lamp, Handcrafted and Ethically Sourced
By Marovo Island Traders
Located in Newrybar, NSW
Fossil Coral Brain Coral Lamp, a captivating fusion of nature's wonders and stunning craftsmanship, destined to be the centerpiece of conversation. Ethically sourced and delicately h...
Category

2010s Solomon Islands Prehistoric Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Shearling & American Beaver Turtle Plush by Muchi Decor, Made in Italy
By Muchi Decor by LA-RI S.r.l.
Located in Poviglio, IT
This Collectible Shearling and South American Beaver Turtle Plush was conceived by Muchi Decor as refined but light-hearted decoration for your room. This plush is made of real shea...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Toys and Dolls

Materials

Other

Wild Back Sofa
By Fratelli Boffi
Located in Milan, IT
A striking multifunctional design, this sofa is distinguished by a back cabinet with two doors, enriched with a giraffe-striped inlay work on the mahogany plywood structure. Upholste...
Category

2010s Italian Sofas

Materials

Wood

Wild Back Sofa
Wild Back Sofa
$30,040 / item
H 30.71 in W 118.12 in D 32.68 in
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Miniature Diorama For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the miniature diorama you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, glass and paper, every miniature diorama was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect miniature diorama — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each miniature diorama bearing Folk Art, Arts and Crafts or Regency hallmarks is very popular.

Finding the Right Models-miniatures for You

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.

Questions About Miniature Diorama
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.

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