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Early 20th Century Wingback Chairs
Leather, Wood
Antique Early 1900s French Models and Miniatures
Marble
Mid-20th Century American Models and Miniatures
Metal
Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Models and Miniatures
Brass, Nickel
Early 20th Century Industrial Models and Miniatures
Steel
Antique 19th Century English Neoclassical Models and Miniatures
Mahogany
Early 20th Century European Hollywood Regency Models and Miniatures
Metal
Early 20th Century German Models and Miniatures
Aluminum, Iron
Early 20th Century Industrial Models and Miniatures
Metal
Antique Early 1900s Models and Miniatures
Cherry
Antique 19th Century American Sheraton Models and Miniatures
Wood, Cherry
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures
Aluminum
Antique 19th Century French Models and Miniatures
Mirror, Wood
Antique 18th Century English Queen Anne Models and Miniatures
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Regency Models and Miniatures
Hardwood
Antique Early 19th Century American American Classical Models and Miniat...
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures
Rattan
Early 20th Century English Models and Miniatures
Wood
Early 20th Century Models and Miniatures
Brass
Antique 1880s English Victorian Models and Miniatures
Copper
Vintage 1940s American Models and Miniatures
Metal
Antique Mid-19th Century American Collectibles and Curiosities
Antique 19th Century Dutch Models and Miniatures
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Early 20th Century Models and Miniatures
Oak
Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Models and Miniatures
Mahogany
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Models and Miniatures
Chrome, Metal
Early 20th Century American Models and Miniatures
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century American Industrial Models and Miniatures
Antique 19th Century American Models and Miniatures
Iron, Sheet Metal
Vintage 1930s American Collectibles and Curiosities
Porcelain
Early 2000s American Post-Modern Models and Miniatures
Metal, Bronze
Vintage 1920s English Models and Miniatures
Metal
Antique 1890s American Late Victorian Models and Miniatures
Stainless Steel, Nickel
Antique Late 19th Century English Industrial Models and Miniatures
Wood
Antique 19th Century American Models and Miniatures
Pine
Antique 19th Century Models and Miniatures
Vintage 1930s American Models and Miniatures
Rattan, Wicker
Antique 1810s French Models and Miniatures
Brass
These make great wall hangings!
20th Century French Models and Miniatures
Oak
Antique 19th Century Regency Models and Miniatures
Mahogany, Satinwood
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20th Century American Models and Miniatures
Wood, Glass
Early 20th Century American Industrial Models and Miniatures
20th Century American Models and Miniatures
Chrome
Vintage 1930s American Side Chairs
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities
Brass
Early 20th Century English Industrial Models and Miniatures
Antique Late 19th Century American Industrial Models and Miniatures
Antique Early 1900s American Late Victorian Models and Miniatures
Wicker
Antique Mid-19th Century French Rococo Revival Models and Miniatures
Metal
20th Century Italian Models and Miniatures
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Edwardian Models and Miniatures
Antique 19th Century Models and Miniatures
Wood
Mid-20th Century Empire Models and Miniatures
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Rustic Models and Miniatures
Oak
Antique Early 1900s American Other Models and Miniatures
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Models and Miniatures
Glass, Mirror, Oak
Antique 19th Century American Classical Models and Miniatures
Walnut
Early 20th Century Primitive Models and Miniatures
Hardwood, Paint
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Models and Miniatures
Oak
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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.
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