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Vintage Artisan Christmas Miniature Diorama Roombox
Vintage Artisan Christmas Miniature Diorama Roombox

Vintage Artisan Christmas Miniature Diorama Roombox

$100Sale Price|60% Off

H 7 in W 8 in D 3 in

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

Artisan Halloween Miniature Diorama in Glass Dome
Artisan Halloween Miniature Diorama in Glass Dome

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

Graves Lighthouse Diorama
Graves Lighthouse Diorama

Graves Lighthouse Diorama

$2,495

H 17 in W 48 in D 36 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

Windjammer Ship Model Diorama
Windjammer Ship Model Diorama

Windjammer Ship Model Diorama

$2,195

H 19 in W 24 in D 9 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

Maritime Diorama of Schooner Yacht Atlantic
Maritime Diorama of Schooner Yacht Atlantic

Maritime Diorama of Schooner Yacht Atlantic

$12,000

H 15 in W 26 in D 14 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

Early 20th century clockwork Automaton Diorama
Early 20th century clockwork Automaton Diorama

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
Early 20th C. Copper dinosaur diorama

Early 20th C. Copper dinosaur diorama

$8,500

H 20 in W 17 in D 10 in

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

Maritime Diorama "Working the Beds" by Hitchcock
Maritime Diorama "Working the Beds" by Hitchcock

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’
19th Century Diorama of Sailing Ship ‘Eleanor’

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

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Antique 19th Century Folk Art Models and Miniatures

Materials

Glass, Wood

Nautical diorama of CARLYLE COVE in Maine
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

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

Lobster Boat Diorama Titled "Hauling the Catch"
Lobster Boat Diorama Titled "Hauling the Catch"

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

Cased Diorama of a Sloop Passing a Lighthouse
Cased Diorama of a Sloop Passing a Lighthouse

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

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Vintage 1950s Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Diorama Showing Ten Gun Royal Navy Vessel "Entreprenante"
Diorama Showing Ten Gun Royal Navy Vessel "Entreprenante"

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.
Large Handcarved Nautical Diorama from the Romanoff Caviar Co.

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

Rare Anthropological Diorama of Carib Indigenous by Hendrik Schouten
Rare Anthropological Diorama of Carib Indigenous by Hendrik Schouten

Rare Anthropological Diorama of Carib Indigenous by Hendrik Schouten

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Hendrik Samuel Schouten (1785-1840) A unique diorama depicting Carib Indigenous at the river

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Antique Early 18th Century Models and Miniatures

Materials

Twig, Wood, Giltwood, Paint, Paper

Italian mid-century modern diorama box with religious celebration scene, 1950s
Italian mid-century modern diorama box with religious celebration scene, 1950s

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
Early 20th Century Model Ship Diorama Within a Bottle, circa 1920

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
Vintage Miniature Christmas Roombox Diorama

Vintage Miniature Christmas Roombox Diorama

$250Sale Price|44% Off

H 10 in W 10 in D 10 in

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

Mid 20th Century Diorama Doll House - Christmas Living Room Scene
Mid 20th Century Diorama Doll House - Christmas Living Room Scene

Mid 20th Century Diorama Doll House - Christmas Living Room Scene

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

A cute vintage dollhouse diorama. It's a miniature dollhouse, a living room festively decorated for

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Vintage 1960s French Toys and Dolls

Materials

Wood, Plywood

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Motion Picture Film Studio Diorama, 1930s Hollywood in Miniature
Motion Picture Film Studio Diorama, 1930s Hollywood in Miniature

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
Miniature Interior Diorama by Helen Bruce

Miniature Interior Diorama by Helen Bruce

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H 10 in W 15 in D 4.75 in

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
Miniature Interior Diorama by Helen Bruce

Miniature Interior Diorama by Helen Bruce

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H 10 in W 15 in D 4.75 in

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
Rare and Charming Georgian Mahogany Miniature Hot House Diorama

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

Miniature "Christmas Morning" Diorama by Narcissa Ward c.1933-1942
Miniature "Christmas Morning" Diorama by Narcissa Ward c.1933-1942

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

Category

Early 20th Century American Classical Models and Miniatures

Materials

Glass, Wood

19th Century Diorama
19th Century Diorama

19th Century Diorama

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H 15 in W 28 in D 9 in

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

Wood Model Sailboat Diorama
Wood Model Sailboat Diorama

Wood Model Sailboat Diorama

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H 17.5 in W 27.25 in D 10.25 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

European Sailing Ship Diorama
European Sailing Ship Diorama

European Sailing Ship Diorama

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H 23 in W 27 in D 12 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

Naval Diorama Titled "England Expects!!"
Naval Diorama Titled "England Expects!!"

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
House & Garden Diorama, England circa 1880

House & Garden Diorama, England circa 1880

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H 23 in W 35 in D 18.5 in

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
Vintage Coastal Patinated Sailing Ships Diorama

Vintage Coastal Patinated Sailing Ships Diorama

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H 17.75 in W 32 in D 12.75 in

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
Nautical Diorama of the Schooner Cavalier

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
Fine Diorama of the Windjammer Sarah

Fine Diorama of the Windjammer Sarah

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H 13.5 in W 21 in D 10 in

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

Ship Model Diorama of a Full Rigged Warship
Ship Model Diorama of a Full Rigged Warship

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

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Early 2000s North American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Maritime Diorama Fast and Able by E Hitchcock
Maritime Diorama Fast and Able by E Hitchcock

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
On The Ways Tugboat Diorama by Arthur Clark 8282

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”
Large Scratch-Built Model Diorama of the “Sailor Prince”

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
Impressively Large Antique Diorama or Shadow Box of Sailing Vessel

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.

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

Materials

Glass, Wood

Diorama in a Bottle, Depicting a 3-Masted Ship, 1920s
Diorama in a Bottle, Depicting a 3-Masted Ship, 1920s

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

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Vintage 1920s British Models and Miniatures

Materials

Glass, Wood

Vintage Civil War Camp Fire Diorama Framed Shadow Box Museum Deaccession
Vintage Civil War Camp Fire Diorama Framed Shadow Box Museum Deaccession

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

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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
19th Century Victorian Scale Model Gothic Stone House with Glass Diorama C 1860

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
Stuffed British Pheasants in Glass and Wooden Display Case from the 19th Century

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
Vintage Lucite Diorama or Sculpture of a Miniature Fox Orchestra

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
Small Nantucket Keepsake by Tony Sarg

Small Nantucket Keepsake by Tony Sarg

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H 3.25 in W 6.28 in D 3.5 in

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

Ship Wheel Miniature Ship Diorama
Ship Wheel Miniature Ship Diorama

Ship Wheel Miniature Ship Diorama

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H 1.25 in Dm 9.5 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
Gilt Tole Diorama with Period Interior

Gilt Tole Diorama with Period Interior

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H 17 in W 13 in D 6.5 in

Gilt Tole Diorama with Period Interior

Located in Riverdale, NY

Gilt tole wall diorama with finely detailed period interior. Chairs, mantel, floor and decorations

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Vintage 1960s Portuguese Chinoiserie Models and Miniatures

Materials

Metal

Vintage Spinning Mill Occupational Diorama c.1940
Vintage Spinning Mill Occupational Diorama c.1940

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

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Early 20th Century Industrial Models and Miniatures

Materials

Glass, Wood, Plywood

Deep Water Diorama of the Galapagos Expedition
Deep Water Diorama of the Galapagos Expedition

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
French Early 20th Century Naive Ship / Boat Diorama

French Early 20th Century Naive Ship / Boat Diorama

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H 10.24 in W 15.56 in D 4.93 in

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

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Early 20th Century French Folk Art Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Nautical Diorama with Three-Masted Ship Model on Stormy Sea, circa 1890
Nautical Diorama with Three-Masted Ship Model on Stormy Sea, circa 1890

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

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Antique Late 19th Century American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Paper

Miniature Antler Furniture Diorama, Austria, circa 1850
Miniature Antler Furniture Diorama, Austria, circa 1850

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.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Rustic Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Glass, Horn

Chinese San You Miniature Architectural Diorama Carved Cork Scene
Chinese San You Miniature Architectural Diorama Carved Cork Scene

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

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Vintage 1940s Chinese Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Cork

French Tin Toy Kitchen Diorama
French Tin Toy Kitchen Diorama

French Tin Toy Kitchen Diorama

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H 10 in W 14 in D 5 in

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

Vintage French Plexiglass Sea Life Diorama
Vintage French Plexiglass Sea Life Diorama

Vintage French Plexiglass Sea Life Diorama

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H 11.5 in W 15.5 in D 2 in

Vintage French Plexiglass Sea Life Diorama

Located in New York, NY

Vintage French Plexiglass Sea Life Diorama

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Vintage 1970s French Models and Miniatures

Materials

Plexiglass

19th Century American Sailing Ships Diorama
19th Century American Sailing Ships Diorama

19th Century American Sailing Ships Diorama

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H 19 in W 26 in D 11.5 in

19th Century American Sailing Ships Diorama

Located in New York City, NY

A detailed diorama of ships sailing at sea from the 19th century.

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Antique 19th Century American Models and Miniatures

Painted and Lithographed Mini-Kitchen Diorama
Painted and Lithographed Mini-Kitchen Diorama

Painted and Lithographed Mini-Kitchen Diorama

Located in Baltimore, MD

A 19thC German painted and lithographed paper kitchen diorama with an assortment of furnishings

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Antique 19th Century German Models and Miniatures

Materials

Metal

Whimisical Mid-Century Farm Diorama with Moving Parts
Whimisical Mid-Century Farm Diorama with Moving Parts

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

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Vintage 1950s American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Metal

1930's Diorama of Fort Dearborn Chicago  Illinois Century of Progress
1930's Diorama of Fort Dearborn Chicago  Illinois Century of Progress

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

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Vintage 1930s American Models and Miniatures

Miniature Interior Diorama by Helen Bruce
Miniature Interior Diorama by Helen Bruce

Miniature Interior Diorama by Helen Bruce

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H 14 in W 13.25 in D 6.5 in

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
Antique Diorama of American Farm Scene with Cow, Farmhouse and Trees

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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Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue

$1,250 / item

H 16 in W 11.5 in D 11.5 in

Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue

By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Retired Whaling Captain's Study, Nantucket, Miniature Room by Eugene Kupjack
Retired Whaling Captain's Study, Nantucket, Miniature Room by Eugene Kupjack

Retired Whaling Captain's Study, Nantucket, Miniature Room by Eugene Kupjack

By Eugene J. Kupjack

Located in Chicago, IL

This highly detailed Miniature Room of a Retired Whaling Captain's Study in Nantucket is an excellent example of the true talent of Eugene Kupjack. Tiny scrimshaw and knick-knacks fi...

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1980s Contemporary Mixed Media

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Mixed Media

Set of 6 Handmade Unique Goto Murano Drinking Glasses
Set of 6 Handmade Unique Goto Murano Drinking Glasses

Set of 6 Handmade Unique Goto Murano Drinking Glasses

$288Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 4.14 in W 2.56 in D 4.14 in

Set of 6 Handmade Unique Goto Murano Drinking Glasses

By Roberto Beltrami

Located in Murano, VE

The Murano Glass Goto collection brings a piece of authentic Italian art to your dining table. Hand-blown with artistic expertise, these glasses are inspired by the traditional Venet...

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2010s Italian Minimalist Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Steam Yacht "Corsair" of 1930, Ship Model in Wood Display Case with Table
Steam Yacht "Corsair" of 1930, Ship Model in Wood Display Case with Table

Steam Yacht "Corsair" of 1930, Ship Model in Wood Display Case with Table

Located in Norwell, MA

Steam yacht model of J.P. Morgan's "Corsair IV" mounted into a custom glass and mahogany display case with table. This model is outfitted with raised paneled mahogany cab...

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20th Century Nautical Objects

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Brass

19th Century Chinese Canopy Wedding Bed
19th Century Chinese Canopy Wedding Bed

19th Century Chinese Canopy Wedding Bed

$16,807Sale Price|50% Off

H 102.37 in W 99.61 in D 72.84 in

19th Century Chinese Canopy Wedding Bed

Located in Marbella, ES

This is a wonderful example of a canopy bed from Shanghai Province, China. Made of Chinese Northern Elm, this bed features hoofed feet and multiple floral carvings. The exterior ...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Beds and Bed Frames

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Fabergé Style Bejewelled and Enamelled Gold Egg by Asprey
Fabergé Style Bejewelled and Enamelled Gold Egg by Asprey

Fabergé Style Bejewelled and Enamelled Gold Egg by Asprey

By Asprey International Limited, Garrard & Co. Ltd.

Located in London, GB

This exceptional, 18 carat gold Easter egg was crafted by the famous London-based royal jewellers, Asprey & Co. The piece was then retailed by Garrard & Co, who once worked i...

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1990s English Decorative Boxes

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Gold

Painted Wood Relief Model of a Three-Mast Ship, 20th Century
Painted Wood Relief Model of a Three-Mast Ship, 20th Century

Painted Wood Relief Model of a Three-Mast Ship, 20th Century

Located in Buchanan, MI

A painted wood relief model of a three-mast ship 20th century With a plaque reading Oriol 1884, in a shadowbox frame. Measures: 26 1/2 x 13 1/2 inches (framed). We also have numerou...

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Antique 19th Century Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Canvas

Religious Chalkware Diorama
Religious Chalkware Diorama

Religious Chalkware Diorama

$4,500

H 28 in W 56 in D 7.5 in

Religious Chalkware Diorama

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Amazing religious chalkware wall hanging found in a Catholic church in Philadelphia. The pictures describe it all. Wonderful detail and dimension.

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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Religious Items

Materials

Plaster

Early 20th Century English folk art scratch-built ship model of S.V Liverpool
Early 20th Century English folk art scratch-built ship model of S.V Liverpool

Early 20th Century English folk art scratch-built ship model of S.V Liverpool

Located in London, GB

Early 20th Century English folk art scratch-built ship model of S.V Liverpool One of the best examples we have uncovered, an early 20th Century example of an English folk art scrat...

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Vintage 1920s British Folk Art Nautical Objects

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Metal

Early 20th Century English Folk Art Shell Work Diorama Scene
Early 20th Century English Folk Art Shell Work Diorama Scene

Early 20th Century English Folk Art Shell Work Diorama Scene

Located in London, GB

Early 20th Century English Folk Art Shell Work Diorama Scene A unique example of an early 20th Century English folk art shell work diorama. Encased in a pine and wallpaper cove...

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Vintage 1920s British Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Pine

Victorian Religious Antique Stained Glass Window
Victorian Religious Antique Stained Glass Window

Victorian Religious Antique Stained Glass Window

$108,299

H 190.95 in W 153.55 in D 7.09 in

Victorian Religious Antique Stained Glass Window

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A large religious antique stained glass window with its original carved sandstone window frame. Reclaimed from a church in Upton, Wirral. Though unsigned, the window has been attri...

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Antique Late 19th Century Windows

Materials

Stained Glass

Art Nouveau paneling in Walnut with a wood Fireplace with Ceramic
Art Nouveau paneling in Walnut with a wood Fireplace with Ceramic

Art Nouveau paneling in Walnut with a wood Fireplace with Ceramic

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

This exceptional Art Nouveau style pine and burr paneled room is beautifully carved and decorated with blue-green ceramics. Panels with elegant curved and sober lines are covering th...

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20th Century French Art Nouveau Panelling

Materials

Ceramic, Wood, Walnut

Early 19th Century Wooden and Paper Model of York Minster
Early 19th Century Wooden and Paper Model of York Minster

Early 19th Century Wooden and Paper Model of York Minster

$75,638

H 65.75 in W 48.82 in D 24.41 in

Early 19th Century Wooden and Paper Model of York Minster

Located in London, GB

An early 19th century wooden and paper model of York Minster. Housed within its original mahogany and glass case on stand, English, circa 1835.

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Antique Mid-18th Century British Models and Miniatures

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Matera, Italy - Mixed Media (Diorama) - 2019
Matera, Italy - Mixed Media (Diorama) - 2019

Matera, Italy - Mixed Media (Diorama) - 2019

By Michele Cascarano

Located in Roma, IT

Matera is a mixed media artwork realized in 2019 by Michele Cascarano. This unique specimen artwork is realized with different artistic techniques (collage, watercolor, china ink o...

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2010s Mixed Media

Materials

Mixed Media

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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 Collectibles-curiosities for You

Antique and vintage collectibles and curiosities can bring whimsy and wonder to any interior. 

Decorating with old scientific instruments, historical memorabilia and vintage musical instruments, as well as other authentic collectibles and curiosities that can be found on 1stDibs, presents an opportunity to create a unique, natural history museum-like atmosphere in your home that can provoke conversation as often as it pays tribute to how far we’ve come in understanding our world. 

And bringing collectibles and curiosities into your space is actually on trend — Wunderkammern, or curiosity cabinets, were all the rage in Europe during the 1500s and continued to have adherents there and in the U.S. in the following centuries. Today, however, they’re experiencing a real surge in popularity and influencing how many interior designers are furnishing and decorating homes — combining contemporary with antique, scientific with tribal, earthly with extraterrestrial, Les Lalanne tables with Flemish tapestries.

The original Wunderkammern were entire rooms filled with objects demonstrating their owners’ worldly knowledge: A proper one included artificiala or preciosa (objets d’art); naturalia (such as skeletons, shells, minerals); exotica (taxidermy or dried plants); and scientifica (scientific instruments), frequently alongside religious relics and ancient artifacts.

Pay tribute to a history of rich and diverse musical traditions that have taken shape all over the world by decorating your home with a collection of antique and vintage musical instruments — with a little help from strong hanging wire or some wall hooks, vintage brass instruments such as a gong, French horn or trumpet can help elevate a home office or complement the efforts you’ve made to ensure a welcoming vibe in your home’s entryway. Bells or antique wind instruments can add provocative metallic contrasts to dark woods as tabletop decorative objects.  

Create an intriguing focal point with Georgian scientific instruments, such as stick barometers with mahogany cases or lacquered brass telescopes. These items stem from an era named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who ruled England in succession starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign, which lasted until 1837). Just as there was beautiful jewelry produced during the period that today is coveted by collectors, there is much to be found in the collectibles and curiosities realm too.

Wanderlust, nostalgia and a shared love of good design are contributing factors to certain trends in decorating — just as vintage trunks and luggage have reappeared as furniture or home accents in a bedroom or foyer, decorating with globes, maps or nautical objects is similarly rooted in the allure of travel and a penchant for the stylish finishing touch that collectibles bring to our homes.

Find a wide range of antique and vintage collectibles and curiosities on 1stDibs.

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