Riva Aquarama scale model
Located in MILL, NL
Riva Aquarama Model Boat / Scale Model Riva was founded in 1842 in northern Italy.
Category
2010s Models and Miniatures
Materials
Oak
Model Boats
Large Mahogany Antique Boat Model
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Inspired model of a boat or skiff expertly crafted in mahogany, probably by a boat builder, having a graceful form and has acquired a well earned patina only time can give.
Category
Antique 19th Century English Folk Art Models and Miniatures
Materials
Mahogany
Large Row Boat or Dinghy Model
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Vintage row boat model hand crafted in mahogany with ambitious accuracy.
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Models and Miniatures
Materials
Mahogany
Builders Model of an 8 Man Crew Boat
Located in Norwell, MA
Naval architects builders half model of a racing shell. Very nice form. Quite a sleek design. Laminated and varnished hull. Hull is fastened to the backboard with four brass screws. ...
Category
Vintage 1960s North American Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Antique Handmade Boat Model on Pedestal with Bone Inlay over Wood
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique handmade boat model on pedestal from the early 20th century, with bone inlay over wood.
Category
Early 20th Century Indonesian Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood, Giltwood, Bone
Swedish Folk Art Miniature “Snipa” Boat Model from Bohuslän, Late 19th Century
Located in Knivsta, SE
This finely made model faithfully reflects the elegant proportions and construction of the original boats.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Models and Miniatures
Materials
Birch, Pine
A rare group of three early 20th Century Kelvin-engined motor boat Models, presu
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A rare group of three early 20th Century Kelvin-engined motor boat Models, presumably made for Bergius and Co of Glasgow c.1920 These three models, all made from mahogany and boxwoo...
Category
Early 20th Century Scottish Models and Miniatures
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Miniature 'Dragon' Sailing Boat
Located in Tilburg, NL
Art Deco Style Miniature 'Dragon' Sailing Boat. Europe, mid to late 20th century. A wonderful miniature sailing boat - very refined and semi-abstract. Wonderful details and appearan...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Models and Miniatures
Materials
Stone, Metal
Twenty Models by Master Modeler Erik Ronnberg, Sr
Located in Norwell, MA
With gallery tag from the American Marine Model Gallery, Salem, Mass. Includes boats made between 7500 BC - 1500 BC.
Category
Vintage 1980s North American 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 marker. Hull is of solid wood with a built up coach house and cabin, mounted into a gl...
Category
Early 2000s North American Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Antique Model of Windjammer Louise
Located in Norwell, MA
Great antique boat model.
Category
Vintage 1920s American Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Scale Model of a Herreshoff Yacht
Located in Norwell, MA
Rare period model of a Herreshoff "Class" boat. The sleek scale hull is fitted with floorboards, tiller, boom crutch, cleats, blocks, etc..
Category
Vintage 1930s North American Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Half Model of the Motor Launch Nora
Located in Norwell, MA
Varnished half model of a boat that is pine above the waterline and mahogany below, with a plumb bow and rounded reverse stern.
Category
Vintage 1920s Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Yacht Model of the Nellie J of Duxbury
Located in Norwell, MA
Three carved crew in uniforms are onboard original paint. First class antique boat model. Weight: 10 lbs. Overall Dimensions: 17"H x 41"W x 9"D Made: America Material: W...
Category
Vintage 1950s Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Planked Model of the 1920s Boston Yacht Islander
Located in Norwell, MA
Boat model of the "Islander" of Boston. Plank on frame yacht model of a very high caliber, rich varnish finish.
Category
Vintage 1920s North American Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Rustic Painted Wooden Rowboat Model, Early 20th Century, USA, 3 Seats
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)
Category
Early 20th Century American Rustic Models and Miniatures
Materials
Paint
Mounted Half Block Ship Model of a 1936s America's Cup Sloop the Endeavour II
$563Sale Price|24% Off
Mounted Half Block Ship Model of a 1936s America's Cup Sloop the Endeavour II
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Early Mounted Half Block Ship Model of a 1936s America's Cup Sloop This half block miniature boat model is dedicated to Joe and has quiet the provenance: "To Joe: ENDEAVOUR II J...
Category
Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Cherry, Maple
Hudson River Sloop "Victorine" in Case
Located in Norwell, MA
Nice boat model of the "Victorine", a famous Hudson River sloop that was built in 1845 in Piermont, New York.
Category
Vintage 1970s Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Lugger Lifeboat Model by Twyman for the International Exhibition, London, 1862
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
According to the catalogue, The National Life Boat Institution exhibited some interesting models of boats for improving this humane branch of the naval service, and indeed, lists a n...
Category
Antique 1860s English Nautical Objects
Materials
Glass, Wood
Recent Sales
Enormous Model Boat
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Huge model boat in fabulous all original condition. A show stopper for the great room!
Category
Early 20th Century Models and Miniatures
English Pilot Model Boat
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Detailed model of an 1920's Pilot Boat
Category
Early 20th Century English Models and Miniatures
Materials
Tin
Large German Boat Model
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Elegant German boat model on original stand.
Category
Mid-20th Century German Models and Miniatures
Vintage Wooden Boat Model
Located in Baltimore, MD
A vintage wooden model of a boat with removable panels to view cabin and lower deck.
Category
Vintage 1940s American Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
Large Cabin Cruiser Boat Model
Located in New York City, NY
Cabin cruiser boat model with wooden stand.
Category
20th Century American Models and Miniatures
Inuit Umiak Open Sealskin Boat Model
Located in Stamford, CT
Circa early 20th century 26 inch model of an Inuit open sealskin boat called an "Umiak".
Category
Early 20th Century American Models and Miniatures
Materials
Leather, Wood
A Victorian Half Block Model of a Boat
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A Victorian ship builder's half block model of a boat with a lift off lid to the cabin enclosing a secret compartment on a scrolling back board.
Category
Antique 19th Century English Models and Miniatures
Classic River Steam Boat Nautical Model Mystic Seaport's SABINO
Unavailable
H 13.75 in W 14.5 in D 5.325 in
Classic River Steam Boat Nautical Model Mystic Seaport's SABINO
Located in Palm City, FL
Presented is the coastal steamer SABINO, launched from the W. Irving Adams shipyard in East Boothbay, Maine in 1908. She will celebrate her 100th birthday in 2008. Originally named T...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Models and Miniatures
USS. North Carolina WWII Battleship Nautical Folk Art Boat Model
Located in Palm City, FL
This is a cased model of the USS North Carolina (BB-55) which was the lead ship of her class of battleship and the fourth in the United States Navy to be named in honor of this U.S. ...
Category
Vintage 1940s American Models and Miniatures
Materials
Lead, Metal, Wire
Pond Boat on Storage Stand
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Unique pond boat on storage stand (back end of stand has hinged area for storage)
Category
20th Century American Models and Miniatures
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.
Category
20th Century Indian Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Vintage Swedish Boat Model
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderfully detailed wood boat model from Sweden.
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Nautical Objects
Materials
Wood
Antique Wooden Boat Model
Located in Norwalk, CT
Antique pond boat or ship model in raw wood with original lead keel weight.
Category
Antique 19th Century American Nautical Objects
Victorian Cased Grand Tour Nile ? Boat Model
Located in Pasadena, CA
Wonderful model showing gilt highlights in a burled walnut case.
Category
Antique 19th Century Nautical Objects
Antique Nautical Builder's Boat Model of Early Steam Ship
Located in Palm City, FL
Shown is a larger than usual American made builder's half hull of an early motor vessel. It is comprised of 7 lifts. A "lift" is one plank. It has a cruiser bow with a hollowed foref...
Category
Antique 19th Century American Decorative Art
An Original Ship Builders Model of a British WW II MTB Boat
By Thorneycroft
Located in Miami, FL
An Original Ship Builders Model of a British WW II MTB Boat, signed on builders plaque Thorneycroft.
Category
Vintage 1940s British Nautical Objects
Materials
Wood, Glass
Boat encased in glass
Located in Summerland, CA
Boat Model encased in glass. New England Small boat with American tin flag waving.
Category
20th Century American Nautical Objects
Materials
Tin
Great Old Model Boat
Located in East Hampton, NY
Wonderful old model boat on stand
Category
20th Century American Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
Model Boat Ferrari Hydroplane
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Model boat Ferrari hydroplane. Beautiful model of an unique race boat.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Models and Miniatures
1960s French Model Boat on Metal Stand
Located in High Point, NC
This carved wooden boat offers a vibrant vintage accent. Made in France in the 1960s, the form suggests a humble fishing vessel — but the richly painted finish evokes an air of festi...
Category
Vintage 1960s French Folk Art Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
Stunning Large Hand Carved Wooden Model Boat Working Rudder Large Sails Nice
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H 35.44 in W 37.8 in D 5.52 in
Stunning Large Hand Carved Wooden Model Boat Working Rudder Large Sails Nice
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning vintage model sailboat A very decorative piece, I have two of these, the other is smaller and listed under my other items This ...
Category
20th Century English Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Bassett-Lowke Clockwork Model Boat, circa 1930s
By Bassett Lowke 1
Located in London, GB
A rare 1930s clockwork model river launch/cabin cruiser ‘Margaret Rose’, so named following the birth of Princess Margaret in 1930. Made by Bassett-Lowke, with streamlined white and ...
Category
Vintage 1930s British Nautical Objects
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Scandinavian Scratch Built Model Boat, with Glass Case
Located in London, GB
A wonderful, hand made from scratch, model yacht. Created in Norway during the late 20th century. It comes with its own glass case (photos to follow). Superb condition. Working till...
Category
Late 20th Century Norwegian Nautical Objects
Materials
Hardwood
Large Vintage Boat Model
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Presented on a contemporary custom wood stand. The plans for this boat were published in "Model Boat Building for Boys" in 1922.
Category
20th Century American Folk Art Models and Miniatures
Materials
Mahogany
Large Pond Yacht Model
Located in Woodbury, CT
After gaining popularity in the late 19th century, this type of model boat racing has continued to this day. Well-proportioned, this earlier model has a larger number of sails than m...
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Models and Miniatures
Materials
Linen, Pine
Gilt Sail boat model
Located in Washington, DC
Gilt Model of sail boat
Category
20th Century French Models and Miniatures
Lobster Boat Half Model
Located in Norwell, MA
Original half block model of a lobster boat. Laminated half model made up of five lifts.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Solid Wood Boat Model
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Unique hand carved boat model. Unfinished wood shows original markings and age.
Category
Vintage 1940s American Models and Miniatures
Materials
Iron
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Model Boats For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of model boats available for sale. The range of distinct model boats — often made from wood, metal and fabric — can elevate any home. Model boats have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Model boats are generally popular furniture pieces, but mid-century modern, Art Deco and Arts and Crafts styles are often sought at 1stDibs.
Finding the Right Models And 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.
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