Model Cars
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Models and Miniatures
Metal, Brass
Antique Early 1900s Italian Hollywood Regency Models and Miniatures
Metal, Aluminum, Berlin Iron, Brass, Bronze, Cut Steel, Foil, Iron, Nick...
Antique Early 1900s Italian Hollywood Regency Models and Miniatures
Metal, Aluminum, Berlin Iron, Brass, Bronze, Cut Steel, Foil, Iron, Nick...
Vintage 1970s German Models and Miniatures
Marble, Metal, Brass
1990s Italian Other Models and Miniatures
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1910s British Hollywood Regency Models and Miniatures
Metal, Aluminum, Berlin Iron, Brass, Bronze, Cut Steel, Foil, Iron, Nick...
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Models and Miniatures
Crystal
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Models and Miniatures
Crystal
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Models and Miniatures
Crystal
Vintage 1970s Italian Glass
Crystal
Early 2000s British Models and Miniatures
Metal
2010s Dutch Art Deco Models and Miniatures
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1950s English Models and Miniatures
Aluminum
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures
Pewter
Vintage 1960s American Space Age Models and Miniatures
Plastic
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Models and Miniatures
Brass
20th Century American Art Deco Models and Miniatures
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Streamlined Moderne Models and Miniatures
Plaster
Vintage 1980s French Models and Miniatures
Wood
2010s European Art Deco Models and Miniatures
Metal, Steel, Stainless Steel, Chrome
2010s European Art Deco Models and Miniatures
Metal, Steel, Stainless Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures
Metal
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures
Steel
20th Century Spanish Modern Models and Miniatures
Metal
Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures
Metal
Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures
Metal
Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures
Metal
Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures
Metal
Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures
Metal
Vintage 1950s British Models and Miniatures
Aluminum, Brass
Mid-20th Century French Streamlined Moderne Models and Miniatures
Wood, Birch, Fruitwood
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Models and Miniatures
Aluminum, Other
Mid-20th Century European Models and Miniatures
Aluminum
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Models and Miniatures
Crystal
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Models and Miniatures
Crystal
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Models and Miniatures
Metal, Brass
20th Century French Models and Miniatures
Crystal
Vintage 1950s Models and Miniatures
Other
Late 20th Century Japanese Models and Miniatures
Tin
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Models and Miniatures
Sterling Silver
2010s English Models and Miniatures
Metal
Early 2000s American Models and Miniatures
Metal
Vintage 1950s Polish Modern Models and Miniatures
Metal
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures
Tin
20th Century Italian Sterling Silver
Silver, Sterling Silver
20th Century Italian Toys and Dolls
Fiberglass
Mid-20th Century European Carnival Art
Iron
Vintage 1960s Italian Nautical Objects
Plastic, Wood
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Models and Miniatures
Crystal
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Models and Miniatures
Crystal
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Models and Miniatures
Crystal
20th Century American Models and Miniatures
Nickel, Brass
Vintage 1940s American Models and Miniatures
Steel
Antique 19th Century American Models and Miniatures
Brass, Steel
Vintage 1950s American Models and Miniatures
Wood, Paint
2010s European Art Deco Models and Miniatures
Metal, Steel, Stainless Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1930s American Streamlined Moderne Models and Miniatures
Aluminum
2010s European Art Deco Models and Miniatures
Metal, Steel, Stainless Steel, Chrome
2010s European Art Deco Models and Miniatures
Metal, Steel, Stainless Steel, Chrome
Mid-20th Century English Models and Miniatures
Plastic
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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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