Pan Am Boeing 707 Model Aircraft, circa 1958
Located in London, GB
Amazing quality and condition. Model dimensions: 139.5 cm/55 inches (length) x 129.5 cm/51 inches (wing span) x 129.5 cm/51 inches (maximum height on stand; in level flight).
Steel, Iron
$1,587 / item
DC-3 Dakota Aircraft Reduced Model Scale, Model 1936
Located in Paris, FR
DC-3, Dakota aircraft reduced model scale model. Handcrafted in aluminium foil, with engraved metal rivets, 1936. .
Aluminum
Original Robinson Airfoil Fuselage Aircraft Patent Model
Located in Dekalb, IL
Presentation Board: 16" W x 20" H Aircraft Model: Approx. 13" L x 16" W x 4.75" H
Wood
Junker JU-52 Aircraft Reduced Model Scale Model, 1932
Located in Paris, FR
Reduced Model Junker JU-52 scale model, handcrafted in aluminium foil with engraved metal rivets, 1932.
Aluminum
Embraer 170 Jet Airplane Aircraft Model Brazil
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Scaled model of the Embraer 170 Jet. Made of Wood in the Scale of 1/75. This exquisite Embraer 170 Model is handcrafted by a master craftsmen from the finest Wood. Attention is given...
Metal
Embraer 190 Jet Airplane Aircraft Model Brazil
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Scaled model of the Embraer 190 Jet. Made of Wood in the Scale of 1/75. This exquisite Embraer 190 Model is handcrafted by a master craftsmen from the finest Wood. Attention is given...
Metal
20thC Large British Airways Concorde Model By Space Models, England c.1999
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
This scale aircraft model would have been presented to one of BA's top travel agents to use for marketing activities.
Wood
Douglas Aircraft USAF "Skybolt" Missile Contractor's Desk Model
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool and extremely rare Douglas Aircraft USAF "Skybolt" missile contractor's desk model, circa 1950s.
Stainless Steel
Large Model Tristar Jetplane With A British Airways "Landor" Livery, England
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
This 1:36 scale aircraft model would have been presented to one of BA's top travel agents to use for marketing activities.
Metal
Industrial Vintage Metal Aircraft Plane Model Desk Item Statue, circa 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An Industrial plane model made in the 1980s. This unique object is made of metal and has a chrome finish. A nice Industrial sculpture for displaying them on a cupboard, credenza, or ...
Metal
Industrial Vintage Metal Aircraft Plane Model Desk Item Statue, circa 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An Industrial plane model made in the 1980s. This unique object is made of metal and has a chrome finish. A nice Industrial sculpture for displaying them on a cupboard, credenza or d...
Metal
Industrial Vintage Metal Aircraft Jet Plane Model Desk Item Statue, circa 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An Industrial plane model made in the 1980s. This unique object is made of metal and has a chrome finish. A nice Industrial sculpture for displaying them on a cupboard, credenza or d...
Metal
Vintage Monumental WWII American Wood Light Aircraft Carrier Made by Sailors
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this huge, Vintage WWII American wooden deck light Aircraft carrier, reputedly made by Sailors moored in the Solent A very large scaled decorati...
Wood
DHL - EAT European Air Transport Scale model Boeing B757-200 G-BIKM
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Scaled model of the DHL Express aircraft airplane. Made as a showroom model from DHL Germany.
Metal
Cast Model Of The Armstrong Whitworth Argosy Xn 824 Transport Plane c.1960
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
An extraordinary piece of aviation history, ideal as a gift for enthusiasts or collectors of model aircraft. CONDITION In Great Condition - Wear expected with age.
Metal
Late 19th Century German Bathub Boiler Salesman Sample by Prof. Junkers
Located in Dekalb, IL
Produced by Gebrüder Bing, one of Germany's foremost makers of technical demonstration models, the piece illustrates the innovative technology developed by Professor Hugo Junkers bef...
Copper, Enamel, Cast Iron
$411 / item
Concorde Model Supersonic Aircraft
Located in Paris, FR
Model supersonic concorde aircraft with structure and base in polished aluminum.
Aluminum
$1,587 / item
Spitfire Aircraft AP456 Reduced Model
Located in Paris, FR
Spitfire aircraft model AP456 reduced model. Handcrafted in aluminum foil with engraved metal rivets, replica from 1936.
Aluminum
$1,587 / item
Ford Aircraft Model Trimotor in Aluminium
Located in Paris, FR
Trimotor aircraft model Ford handcrafted in aluminum. Manufactured between 1926 and 1933 by Ford's own factory.
Aluminum
Desktop Airplane Model for Air France, Aluminum Lockheed Constellation, 1950
By Air France
Located in Atlanta, GA
Mid‑Century Aluminum Model of the 1950s Lockheed L‑1049 Super Constellation Hand‑crafted in aircraft aluminum • Polished finish • Globe base marked "Réseau Aérien Mondial / Air Franc...
Aluminum, Enamel
Warren McArthur Aircraft Navigator’s Seat, Grumman XJR2F Albatross (Model 364)
By Warren McArthur
Located in Camden, ME
This rare revolving aircraft navigator’s seat, Model 360, was designed and manufactured by the Warren McArthur Corporation in 1947 for installation in the Grumman XJR2F Albatross, a ...
Aluminum
Sterling Silver Model of Gloster Meteor Jet Aircraft, Hallmarked London 1949.
By Garrard & Co. Ltd.
Located in London, GB
Rare cast sterling silver model of a Gloster Meteor with lacquered satin finish and engraved RAF markings.
Aluminum, Sterling Silver
French Art Deco Macassar Wood Model of an Aircraft Circa 1940
Located in London, GB
A unusual French Art Deco model of an aircraft, circa 1940. The body, engine casing & propellers are made of Macassar wood.
Granite, Chrome
20th Century Large Boeing 757 With British Airways Landor Livery By Space Models
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
This 1:25 scale aircraft model would have been presented to one of BA's top travel agents to use for marketing activities.
Metal
Aircraft Design Wind Tunnel Scale Model of a Late 1960s GAC-100 Airliner
Located in London, GB
Dixon & Co of Newton MA, for General Aircraft Corp. Pasadena, California. See photographs of the model being made in the F.W.
Mahogany
20th Century French Art Deco Model of an Aircraft on a World Globe, circa 1930
Located in London, GB
A very decorative 20th century French Art Deco model of an aircraft mounted on a world globe, French, circa 1930.
Chrome
Journal Tintin N°534 "Douglas Bader" — Hergé & Funcken — January 1959 - 2C89
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Funcken) · Lunik solar satellite feature · Solido/Heller model aircraft advertisement Collectibility: Very High for content — WWII aviation + Hergé + Funcken + Cold War space history...
Paper
Art Deco Mid-century Desk Airplane / Bomber Model 1930´s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco Midcentury Desk Aircraft model mounted on a stand. The aircraft is a four-engine propeller aircraft, with each engine.
Marble, Aluminum, Brass
20th Century British Caledonian Dc10 Fibre Glass Airplane Model, c.1970
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Stunning 20th century British Caledonian DC10 aircraft model, this wide body aircrafts became available for global travel in the early 1970's.
Metal
$243Sale Price|25% Off
Mid Century Chrome B-29 Superfortress Airplane Table Lighter by Hamilton
By Hamilton
Located in Van Nuys, CA
The lighter is unique in that it is a slightly more literal interpretation of the original aircraft it was modeled after in contrast to most table lighters of its day.
Steel, Chrome
Antique George V Sterling Silver Sopwith Biplane Ornament (1919)
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The surface of impressive antique silver plane desk ornament is embellished with decoration replicating the vehicles anatomy, including rivets to the wings and military aircraft insi...
Sterling Silver
Military Interest A Presentation Desk Pen Holder or Stand Dated 1951
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Presented by Cpls.& Aircraftsmen 6 R.D." all on a shaped oak base. 12 1/2" in. (31.6cm.) long, 8 1/4" in. (21cm.) wide, 5" in. (12.7cm.) high. Stylized model of a five cylinder aircr...
Wood
Raymond Phillips Sanderson Sculpture 1937
By Raymond Phillips Sanderson
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
He worked as an illustrator and model maker for the Goodyear Aircraft Corporation from 1942 to 1946.
Mahogany
Minimalist bronze sculpture / portrait / bust of a woman by Adam Antes
By Antes Design
Located in New York City, NY
His artistic journey, which began in the 1930s, saw him creating numerous aircraft models that blended art and technology in the spirit of the Bauhaus movement.
Marble, Bronze
Wooden Ship Model from India
Located in Richmond, CA
Hand-made wooden boat model of an aircraft carrier. The model was removed from a ship being dismantled on the coast of India.
Wood
Unavailable
H 7.88 in W 17.72 in D 18.12 in
Museum Quality Metal and Canvas 1910 Roe IV Triplane 'avro' Model
Located in Tetbury, GB
An early 20th century museum quality model of the 1910 Roe IV Triplane. An absolutely rare stunning piece, and one of the earliest examples of an aircraft/aircraft model in existe...
Metal
Bi Wing Airplane Wind Tunnel Model
Located in New York, NY
Early and rare test model of an airplane Wind Tunnel Bi-plane. This model was used to find out the flying ability of the aircraft's design.
Steel
Chrome Spitfire Aircraft Model
Located in Luton, GB
Spitfire accessory mascot. Chrome-plated, circa 1930s period depicting a Spitfire in banked position, with integral display loop mount.
English Electric Canberra Bomber Aircraft Metal Model
Located in Luton, GB
All metal manufacturers scale model of an English electric Canberra bomber aircraft.
Aluminum
USAF Republic F-105 Thunderchief Aircraft Model
Located in Luton, GB
Cast aluminium, highly polished, made by the Dutch model airplane maker Matthys M Verkuyl. The USAF F105 was an American supersonic fighter bomber, developed at the beginning of the ...
Accurately Detailed Model of Douglas DC 3 Airplane Aluminum Skin
By Authentic Models
Located in Palm City, FL
No one guessed it would become history's most celebrated aircraft. Recently being sold for $2750.00, we also have large size models of other classic aircraft available on 1stdibs.
Aluminum
Unavailable
H 6.7 in W 38.19 in D 25.4 in
Douglas Dc-3 Aircraft Model, Big Size, Richly Detailed, Streamlined Metal Plane
Located in Milan, IT
Decorate your living room, bedroom or mancave in style with this huge model of the Douglas DC-3 - the most iconic aircraft of the Twentieth century, the model that laid the bases for...
Metal
FROLOV Sergei 20th Century Russian School
By Sergei Frolov 1
Located in Gelinden, BE
His graduation work was decorative panel "Aircraft model constructors". Since 1952 Sergei Frolov has participated in art exhibitions.
Canvas
Large and Impressive Concorde Model Aircraft
Located in London, GB
Concorde, iconic in shape and ahead of its time. This sleek elongated model of Concorde exhibits a beautifully crafted fuselage in fruit wood, circa 1975-1980. The Olympus engines a...
Fruitwood
Vintage Junkers Ju 52 Model Aircraft Mid 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a fabulous vintage large scale model on stand of a Junkers Ju 52 model aircraft, dating from the mid 20th century.
Metal
Lockheed 'Super Constellation' Large Scale Model Aircraft, circa 1953
Located in London, GB
By Walkers Westway Models who were active from 1942 - 1957 as bespoke model aircraft makers to the aircraft/airline industries, and were based in East Acton, London.
Aluminum
English Electric Lightning Model Aircraft, circa 1960
Located in London, GB
Splendid 1960s painted wooden model of an English electric lightning interceptor aircraft on a newly made polished aluminium stand.
Wood
20th Century British Aerospace 146 Scratch Built Model Aircraft
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Of lovely proportions, the model is an eye-catching model makes a lovely decorative conversation piece for collectors of aircraft memorabilia.
Softwood
BOAC 747 Model by Westway of Britain
By Westway Aircraft Models
Located in Toronto, ON
A cool and substantial model of the iconic Boeing 747 made by Westwood Models of Great Britain for The British Overseas Airways Corporation (BOAC)....purchased from a travel agenc...
Plastic
Constellation Lockheed Aircraft Model
Located in Paris, FR
Aircraft model constellation Lockheed, reduced model, lightweight wooden frame, handcrafted in aluminum foil, with engraved metal rivets.
Aluminum, Foil
Aircraft Wing Wind Tunnel Model
Located in London, GB
The wing has been mounted on a cut light aircraft propeller for display.
Steel
M&E Models Wasp Tether Car, circa 1940s
Located in London, GB
A Glow Plug engine, or Glow engine, is a type of small internal combustion engine typically used in model aircraft, model cars and similar applications.
Metal
Virgin Atlantic Concorde Model, England c.1992
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
This scaled down aircraft model was presented to one of Virgin's top travel agents to use for marketing activities after the successful launch of new Virgin Atlantic routes from Heat...
Lacquer
Model RAF Vickers Valliant ‘V’ Bomber Aircraft, circa 1955
By Westway Aircraft Models
Located in London, GB
Magnificent painted cast metal alloy Vickers Valliant ‘V’ bomber in RAF ‘anti-flash white’ livery, on original stand. By the renowned UK model making firm of Westway Models, circa 19...
Metal
ERA Tether Car Model by M&E, circa 1948
Located in London, GB
A Glow Plug engine, or Glow engine, is a type of small internal combustion engine typically used in model aircraft, model cars and similar applications.
Aluminum, Steel
1950s 'Maserati' Tether Car
Located in London, GB
A Glow Plug engine, or Glow engine, is a type of small internal combustion engine typically used in model aircraft, model cars and similar applications.
Aluminum
Sold
H 14 in W 83.5 in D 21.5 in
Vintage Large 84" USS Nimitz CVN-68 Aircraft Carrier Navy Military Model Ship 37
Located in Philadelphia, PA
HUGE Vintage 84" Long USS Nimitz CVN-68 Aircraft Carrier Navy Military Model Ship "37". Circa Late 20th Century.
Fiberglass, Wood
M&E 'Wasp' Bugatti-style Tether Car
Located in London, GB
A Glow Plug engine, or Glow engine, is a type of small internal combustion engine typically used in model aircraft, model cars and similar applications.
Northtrop F-5 Supersonic Fighter Aircraft Promotional Ashtray
By Buhler
Located in Weesp, NL
Introducing the ultimate collector's piece for aviation enthusiasts and connoisseurs of fine craftsmanship—the near mint chrome-plated Northrop F-5 Supersonic Fighter Aircraft Promot...
Metal, Chrome
British Airways Large Scale Model "Concorde"
Located in New York, NY
RARE LARGE CONCORDE Model Aircraft type: Aérospatiale/BAC Concorde Airline: British Airways Livery: Landor Associates (1984-1997) Model manufacturer: Space Models UK Scale: 1/24 scal...
Fiberglass
1960's wood and metal aircraft prototype design James Holt
By James Holt
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A wonderful hand crafted and carved aircraft design that is signed underneath James Holt.
Metal
1936 DC-3 Dakota Aircraft Corrugated Aluminum, 1/36 Scale
Located in Van Nuys, CA
The model aircraft can be displayed hanging from the ceiling, sitting on its own landing gear, or mounted on its own solid cast aluminum stand. 25.5" long X 38.5" wingspan X 6.75" ...
Aluminum
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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