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Models and Miniatures For Sale
Mid Century Silver & Green Aluminum Christmas Tree, "Starlite" by Revlis
Located in Buffalo, NY
Seldom seen Mid Century Modern silver & green over 7' Aluminum christmas tree."STARLITE" by Revlis. Lush and full!. You will see 100 vintage s...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures

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Aluminum

1960's Scale Model of a Boeing 720
Located in London, GB
A aluminium scale model of a Boeing 720 circa 1965. 1/60 scale. On original stand. The Boeing 720 is a narrow-body airliner produced by Boeing Commercial Airplanes, a 707 derivat...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Models and Miniatures

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Aluminum

Miniature Dutch Walnut Long Case Clock
By Jan Henkels
Located in Den Haag, NL
Love this miniature Dutch walnut long case clock. Not only great looking but also a good working time piece. Comes with a good quality watch. M...
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1950s Dutch Baroque Vintage Models and Miniatures

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Walnut

Victorian Mahogany Miniature Chest of Drawers
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A charming late 19th century mahogany minaiture chest, having rectangular top over two short and three long drawers, retaining original turned wooden knobs, flanked by rounded corner...
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Models and Miniatures

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Mahogany

Art Nouveau Silver, Mother of Pearl and Glass Walking Stick
Located in London, GB
Art Nouveau silver, mother of pearl and glass walking stick French, c. 1900 Height 87.5cm, diameter 3cm This walking stick was crafted at the ...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Models and Miniatures

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Silver

Ettore Sottsass Twenty-Seven Woods for a Chinese Artificial Flower Vase A
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Twenty-seven woods for a Chinese artificial flower vase A by Ettore Sottsass, edited by Design Gallery Milano, 1995. Limited edition of 12 signed and numered pieces, number 8 / 12. ...
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1990s European Modern Models and Miniatures

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Brass

Indian Inlaid Table Top Cabinet
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine early 19th Century Indian bone inlaid padouk miniature secretary, Monghyr, the two doors inlaid with flowers, vines and birds opening to reveal a fall front writing surface, the...
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Early 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Models and Miniatures

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Bone, Padouk

Large Mid-Century Modern Tv-Tower Collection of 8 pcs., 1970s / 1980s Germany
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Wonderful TV towers from the 1960s-1970s. Some made of steel, metal, aluminum, bronze. The little one golden ist made in plastic. Various heights from 22cm to 47cm! Have the normal...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures

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Metal, Aluminum, Steel

Antique Hand Carved Black Forest Deer's Head Hat & Coat Rack 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning and rare Black Forest wall mounted carved deer's head hat and coat rack with glass eyes and with branch and leaf decoration,...
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1880s English Antique Models and Miniatures

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Wood

Sailing Steam Boat, Antique Yacht Model, Prince Albert Steam Yacht
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Probably a boat builders model of S.Y. Prince Albert Steam Yacht. An exceptional museum-quality model of the steam yacht, Prince Albert'. The fine shipbuilder's model is outfitted with a raised paneled mahogany cabin with glazing with working hatch and door. The interior of the cabin is with a mahogany table, two benches, steps and a brass stove...
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Early 20th Century English Sporting Art Models and Miniatures

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Wood

Model of the 4-6-0 steam locomotive the Black Knight
Located in London, GB
3 ½ inch gauge model of the 4-6-0 steam locomotive the Black Knight. Circa 1955. Mounted on a display track. Length of Locomotive: 31 inches - 79 cm. Length of Tender: 19 inches -...
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Mid-20th Century English Models and Miniatures

Materials

Brass, Copper, Steel

Barometer Weather Station Mid-Century Modern, 1960s
Located in Wien, AT
Barometer weather station Mid-Century Modern, 1960s Original condition it is working.
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures

Materials

Brass

Chinese Carved Zitan Table-Form Stand, Republic Period, Mid-20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A finely carved zitan wood display stand in the form of a round table, China, Republic Period, mid 20th century. The circular display stand carved from rare and precious zitan wood. Fashioned as a classical Chinese round table...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Models and Miniatures

Materials

Zitan

Concorde Supersonic Model
Located in Paris, FR
Model Concorde supersonic with light wooden body and all covered with riveted aluminium foil. On polished stainless steel base with item's descri...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Models and Miniatures

Materials

Aluminum

Cutty Sark Ship Model In Glass Case - Amazing Detail
Located in Peekskill, NY
The model looks as if we took the original ship and just shrunk it down to 1:78 scale. There is that much accurate detail. The Cutty Sark was a clipper ship built in England in 1869,...
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Mid-20th Century American Other Models and Miniatures

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Mahogany

19th Century half mode of steam ship New York
Located in Martlesham, GB
A fabulous quality 19th Century half model of the steam ship "New York", originally called "City of New York", British built for the Inman line launched on the 15th March 1888. Cir...
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Models and Miniatures

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Walnut

19th Century French Provincial Artist Mannequin
Located in Middleburg, VA
Unusual size, made of carved Beech with articulated joints and old patinated surface. These were designed to illustrate the human body's joints function. Made in Provence circa 1890....
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Models and Miniatures

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Beech

19th C Anatomical Didactic Model of a Torso with Removable Organs.
Located in Leuven , BE
Anatomical models have been used for centuries as an adjunct to teaching anatomy, and play an important role in the history of anatomical education. Models became popular over time f...
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Late 19th Century German Antique Models and Miniatures

Materials

Plaster

19th Century Clemens Muller Sewing Machine
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a 19th Century Clemens Muller Sewing Machine. It is made of cast iron painted black and adorned with bouquets of flowers decals and mothe...
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Late 19th Century German Machine Age Antique Models and Miniatures

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Iron

Antique Chinese Temple Model
Located in Somis, CA
Beautiful model resembles China's real temple with exquisite carvings. Peonies and lotuses flank delicate doors decorated with "double happiness" carvings. These flowers are symbols ...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Vintage 1976 J.R. Bauman Women’s Dress Form Adjustable Mannequin
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Vintage original J.R.Bauman 1976 dress form mannequin, New York. Size 16.5 with signs of age appropriate wear on a cast iron base with casters. The form is wrapped in linen and layer...
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1970s American Vintage Models and Miniatures

Materials

Metal

Scale Model of the Short Brothers Flying Boat the Golden Hind
Located in London, GB
Scale model of the Short Brothers S.26 G-Class flying boat G-AFCI the Golden Hind. The Short S.26 G-class was a large transport flying boat designed an...
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Mid-20th Century English Models and Miniatures

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Aluminum

Victorian Wax Flower Still Life Basket Under Round Glass Dome I
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Victorian Wax Flower Still Life Basket Under Round Glass Dome I USA, Circa 1880 A glimpse of the opulent world of the 19th century with this captivating...
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Late 19th Century American High Victorian Antique Models and Miniatures

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Glass, Wood

19th Century Plaster Phrenology Bust by Vago of London, 1869
By Vago
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A tactile plaster cast phrenology head, primitively produced yet highly decorative and a obvious rare survivor. A inscribed label of the maker Vago alo...
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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Models and Miniatures

Materials

Plaster, Paper

Early Handmade Wood Model of the RMS Queen Mary
Located in Lyndhurst, NJ
An early (probably late 1930s) model of the RMS Queen Mary all hand carved and painted down to the smallest detail. The condition is quite good with...
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1930s Vintage Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

King Edward V111 Royal Commemorative Pottery Beaker, May 12th 1937
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a royal commemorative earthenware (pottery) beaker celebrating the planned coronation of King Edward V111th on May 12th 1937. The tapering...
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Mid-20th Century English Models and Miniatures

Materials

Earthenware

Miniature Dutch Baroque Style Silver Mandolin Flask
Located in Stamford, CT
Dutch silver flask in the form of a mandolin with intricate Baroque style decoration, including cranes and a castle among floral arabesques on the front. The reverse depicting a charming scene influenced by Dutch old master genre paintings of two men with two dogs in a fenced yard surrounded by detailed foliage and trees. Complete with a fret and six individual silver wire strings. A tour de force in craftsmanship. No discernible hallmarks. Hinged top reveals a hidden flask...
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Late 19th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Models and Miniatures

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Silver

Lapis Lazuli Horse Knight
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful hand carved horse bust in grade AAA natural lapis lazuli. The horse with robust neck and windswept mane, mouth slightly open and large alert eyes. Lapis of beautiful coba...
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20th Century Afghan Models and Miniatures

Materials

Lapis Lazuli

Antique Ship Model of American Bark
Located in Norwell, MA
This antique rigged model has standing and running cords, cabins, hatches, etc., colorful paint job. Great old mustard paint. Set onto a simple cradle. Ide...
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1920s North American Vintage Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Russian Princess with Tiara and Elaborate Jewelry Portrait Miniature
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th century Russian princess with tiara and elaborate jewelry portrait miniature This young woman is wearing elaborate jewelry and a golden tiara....
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Late 19th Century Russian Antique Models and Miniatures

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Other

Rare and Collectable Droopy Scooty by Demons & Merveilles Figurine Statue
Located in Sofia, BG
Figurine statue of Droopy riding blue Vespa Scooter by Demons & Merveilles. Made in 2001 in its original box in perfect condition. Limited edition 2792/...
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Early 2000s American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Plastic

Riva Model
Located in Paris, FR
Model Riva with wooden structure in light wood in honey brown finish. Speed-boat modal with many hand-crafted details. Model on wooden base.  
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

American Victorian Ship and Lighthouse in a Bottle
Located in Queens, NY
American/English (19/20th Cent) sailing ship with 4 masts and a light house in a bulbous shaped glass bottle on a green wood base.
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19th Century American American Colonial Antique Models and Miniatures

Materials

Glass

Portrait Miniature Jean-Baptiste Couvelet, French, 1772-1830
Located in Firenze, IT
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). A girl, head and shoulders, her da...
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Models and Miniatures

Materials

Oak

Set of 7 Mini Pigs Earthenware Pottery Tea Pets Paperweights
Located in Somis, CA
Set of 7 adorable earthenware piggies. Hand crafted depicting happy countenance. Various colors. These cute pieces can be used as paperweights and tea pets.
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Models and Miniatures

Materials

Earthenware, Pottery

Extraordinary 18th Century Spanish Wooden Mannequin
Located in Middleburg, VA
Extraordinary 18th Century Spanish Wooden Mannequin. Rare large size made of carved poplar with articulated joints retaining the original painted decoration possibly depicting a Sain...
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18th Century Antique Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood, Paint

Museum Collection Luxury Christmas Tree Ornaments Set of 10 Vintage Irish Linen
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
Museum Collection Set of 10 Artisan Irish Linen Ornaments by Katie Larmour This is a luxury box set of artisan made decorative ornaments created with authentic Irish Linen, exclusive to 1stdibs. They are special because they are limited editions from a beautiful mixture of vintage and deadstock fabric in small batches (some even one-of-a-kind) embellished with exquisite copper embroidery and dainty beading. These novelty ornaments are a unique and quirky gift, or a treat to oneself. They are particularly suitable for the holiday season and the ultimate Christmas tree decorations. They are collectible and can be kept as heirlooms. Katie Larmour is an acclaimed Northern Irish designer with a studio based in her hometown of Belfast. Known for heritage textiles, her signature use of Irish Linen and original designs have seen her brand make waves in Europe and beyond. The fabric is 100% pure Irish Linen from a mixture of sustainable sources - vintage, local mill deadstock rolls from one of the last remaining linen mills still active in Ireland today, repurposed antique tablecloths...
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2010s Unknown Models and Miniatures

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Linen

1930's Marx Marcrest Pressed Steel Pure Milk Dairy Toy Truck
Located in Van Nuys, CA
We have A white Marx Marcrest Pure Milk Dairy Truck modeled truck produced by Marx Toys, a prominent American toy company known for manufacturing a wide ra...
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1920s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures

Materials

Steel

Jim Rose Legacy Collection - Chest of Drawers, Solid Cast Iron Miniature
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite miniature chest of drawers is inspired by Shaker furniture. Made from solid cast iron with a natural rust patina and vintage nail heads for the drawer pulls, The artis...
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Early 2000s American Folk Art Models and Miniatures

Materials

Steel

English Regency Style Mahogany Miniature 5 Drawer Chest with Brass Knobs
Located in San Francisco, CA
A good quality English mahogany miniature chest with 2 short over 3 long drawers, each retaining their original brass knobs, supported on a plinth base. Very attractive color and fi...
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Mid-19th Century English Regency Antique Models and Miniatures

Materials

Brass

Pocket Globe, Nicholas Lane, London, post 1779
By Nicholas Lane
Located in Milano, IT
Pocket Globe Nicholas Lane London, post 1779 The globe is contained in its original case, which is covered in leather. The sphere measures 2.75 in (6.9 cm) whereas the case measure...
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1780s English Other Antique Models and Miniatures

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Leather, Wood, Paper

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. This exquisite Model is handcrafted by a master craftsmen from the finest Wood. Attentio...
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Late 20th Century German Modern Models and Miniatures

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Metal

20th Century Diorama Folk Art Three Mast Model Ship in a Bottle English, C 1930
Located in Central England, GB
A fine Diorama Folk Art Model ship in a bottle This skilfully made diorama of a three-mast early 19th century sailing ship at harbour with a raised landscape behind and cottages set...
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20th Century English Folk Art Models and Miniatures

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Glass

Antique Bronze Cased Model Colubrina da Fortezza Cannon 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a superb decorative glass cased bronze model of the Colubrina da Fortezza cannon, late 19th century in date. It features a 25 cm long brass barrel mounted on a two-wheel car...
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Late 19th Century Antique Models and Miniatures

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Bronze

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...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures

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Metal

19th Century Miniature Childs Porcelain Tea Service
Located in Delft, NL
19th century Miniature Childs Porcelain tea service 9 pieces Miniature Porcelain, not marked Tea pot, a lidded sugar bowl, a milk jar, 6 cups and ...
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19th Century German Antique Models and Miniatures

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Porcelain

A Rare 19th Century Carved Bamboo Walking Stick Which Extends To A Fishing Rod
Located in Dublin, IE
A very rare 19th Century well figured elegant walking stick which extends to a fishing rod. This unique item is of exceptional quality and finely hand carved with a beautifully shap...
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19th Century English Antique Models and Miniatures

Materials

Bamboo

19th Century Turkish Brass Repousse Valet Shoe Shine Decorative Stand
Located in Stamford, CT
This fabulous estate find is an old Turkish shoe shine kit that came from Istanbul. It is made of sturdy wood and brass with beautiful repousse Iznik in...
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Late 19th Century Turkish Other Antique Models and Miniatures

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Brass

Detailed Model of Dutch Sailing Ship From the 1930s-1940s
Located in Opole, PL
Detailed Model of Dutch Sailing Ship From the 1930s-1940s A faithfully reproduced model of a vessel dating back to the Interwar Period of the 20th ...
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Early 20th Century Dutch Models and Miniatures

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Wood

Chinese Agate, Jade and Rose Quartz Flower Model in a Cloisonné Enamel Pot
Located in London, GB
Chinese agate, jade and rose quartz flower model in a cloisonné enamel pot Chinese, 20th Century Height 28cm, width 37cm, depth 25cm Crafted in 20th century China, this delicate fl...
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20th Century Chinese Models and Miniatures

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Agate, Jade, Metal, Enamel

Massim Ceremonial Pig with Inlaid Shell, Trobiand Islands, Papua New Guinea
Located in Leuven , BE
Nice composition in Dense Bunukwa rainforest hardwood, inlaid shell and lime. Carved wooden pig, standing, tail straight and protrudes backwards with rows of carved zig zag...
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Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Models and Miniatures

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Shell, Wood

Portrait Miniature a Gentleman, South German, circa 1680
Located in Firenze, IT
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). A gentleman in silver-studded armo...
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Late 17th Century German Baroque Antique Models and Miniatures

Materials

Copper

Rare Monumental Italian Carved Carrara Marble Model of a Cathedral
Located in New York, NY
A Rare and Monumental Italian Carved Carrara Marble Model of a Cathedral, Rome, 19th century, circa 1840. Possibly a representation of Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore in Florence Italy. The Italian Renaissance is renowned for its magnificent works of art and architecture, which are admired to this day for their grandeur and intricate details. Among the most impressive examples of this era are the rare and monumental carved Carrara marble models of cathedrals...
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19th Century Italian Gothic Antique Models and Miniatures

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Carrara Marble

Vintage Boho Solid Brass Sea Lion
Located in west palm beach, FL
Introducing the Vintage Boho Solid Brass Sea, a beautifully crafted piece that captures the essence of oceanic beauty. Made from solid brass, this decor item features intricate detai...
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Late 20th Century Indian Models and Miniatures

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Brass

Statue of Liberty Souvenir Building Grand Tour Metal Vintage, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This vintage Statue of Liberty souvenir statue is being offered from a major estate sale in Vienna, Austria. Guaranteed old, original and as...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures

Materials

Metal

Set of 64 models from Scuderia Ferrari Historical Archive collection, 1980s
Located in modena, Emilia-Romagna
Set of 64 Collectible Models depicting the Scuderia Ferrari Historical Archive. Made entirely in 1/43 scale by Brumm in Italy in the 1980s... and in fact it is those models from the ...
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1980s Italian Other Vintage Models and Miniatures

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Aluminum, Copper, Zinc

Life-Size Mannequin Attributed to Francois-Pierre Guillois, Late 18th Century
Located in Peekskill, NY
There hasn't been much information regarding this particular type of lay figure, indeed these are exceptionally rare, until fairly recently since the Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge ...
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Early 19th Century French Industrial Antique Models and Miniatures

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Wood

Antique French Art Deco Mirrored Three-Door Prototype Miniature Armoire, 1920s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Unique and stunning French Art Deco three-door miniature armoire with mirror, brass handles, and hand-carved floral ornaments. Two removable shelves. Most probably it was a prototype of a large Art...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Models and Miniatures

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Metal

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.

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