Models and Miniatures
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Models and Miniatures
Pine
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures
Gold Plate, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Models and Miniatures
Aluminum, Foil
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Models and Miniatures
Aluminum
19th Century French Antique Models and Miniatures
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures
Brass
Early 20th Century British Models and Miniatures
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Models and Miniatures
Metal, Brass
Mid-19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Models and Miniatures
Marble, Brass
20th Century American Adirondack Models and Miniatures
Mahogany
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Models and Miniatures
Oak
1780s American Chippendale Antique Models and Miniatures
Satinwood, Walnut
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Models and Miniatures
Mahogany
Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Models and Miniatures
Walnut, Pine
19th Century French Rococo Antique Models and Miniatures
Wood, Walnut
Early 20th Century Models and Miniatures
Copper
2010s Chinese Models and Miniatures
Wood
2010s Central Asian Models and Miniatures
Mahogany
1860s English Victorian Antique Models and Miniatures
Walnut
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Models and Miniatures
Carrara Marble, Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures
Metal
19th Century Folk Art Antique Models and Miniatures
Glass, Wood
Late 19th Century English Edwardian Antique Models and Miniatures
Brass
1850s English Antique Models and Miniatures
Wood
Late 20th Century Models and Miniatures
Metal
19th Century American Sheraton Antique Models and Miniatures
Wood, Cherry
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures
Brass
Early 20th Century Italian Folk Art Models and Miniatures
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Models and Miniatures
Porcelain
Early 19th Century German Antique Models and Miniatures
Mahogany, Walnut
Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures
Acrylic, Plywood
2010s Chinese Models and Miniatures
Wood
Early 19th Century English George III Antique Models and Miniatures
Gold
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Models and Miniatures
Oak
20th Century Other Models and Miniatures
Porcelain
Late 19th Century Spanish Islamic Antique Models and Miniatures
Gesso
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Models and Miniatures
Metal, Bronze
19th Century British Victorian Antique Models and Miniatures
Mahogany
1920s American Vintage Models and Miniatures
Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures
Composition
Early 20th Century French Models and Miniatures
Leather, Wood
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Models and Miniatures
Wood
20th Century American Classical Models and Miniatures
Wood
Early 1900s English Antique Models and Miniatures
Cork
Early 20th Century Models and Miniatures
Bronze
Late 19th Century Antique Models and Miniatures
Bronze
1980s North American Vintage Models and Miniatures
Wood
Early 1900s Dutch Antique Models and Miniatures
Sterling Silver
1880s Country Antique Models and Miniatures
Sycamore
Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures
Acrylic, Plywood
Early 2000s North American Models and Miniatures
Wood
19th Century Italian Gothic Antique Models and Miniatures
Carrara Marble
Early 1900s Antique Models and Miniatures
Cherry
20th Century English Models and Miniatures
Brass
Early 20th Century French Models and Miniatures
Wood
1910s North American Vintage Models and Miniatures
Wood
2010s North American Models and Miniatures
Stone
Antique and Vintage Models and Miniatures
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.