Models and Miniatures
20th Century Italian Other Models and Miniatures
Pine
1920s North American Vintage Models and Miniatures
Wood
Late 19th Century English Rococo Antique Models and Miniatures
Wood
20th Century American Models and Miniatures
Metal
20th Century European Models and Miniatures
Stone, Rock Crystal, Vermeil
18th Century English Queen Anne Antique Models and Miniatures
Mahogany
Late 20th Century Industrial Models and Miniatures
Porcelain
20th Century Directoire Models and Miniatures
Wood
1950s German Bauhaus Vintage Models and Miniatures
Metal
1980s North American Vintage Models and Miniatures
Wood
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Models and Miniatures
Beech
20th Century Chinese Models and Miniatures
Agate, Jade, Metal, Enamel
Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures
Acrylic, Plywood
Late 20th Century Industrial Models and Miniatures
Porcelain
19th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Antique Models and Miniatures
Ebony, Palmwood
1950s North American Vintage Models and Miniatures
Wood
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Models and Miniatures
Beech, Mahogany, Pine
2010s North American Models and Miniatures
Wood
20th Century American American Craftsman Models and Miniatures
Metal
Late 20th Century Industrial Models and Miniatures
Porcelain
Late 20th Century Hungarian Models and Miniatures
Porcelain
1960s Unknown Classical Greek Vintage Models and Miniatures
Wood
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Models and Miniatures
Mahogany
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Models and Miniatures
Brass
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Models and Miniatures
Steel, Iron
Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Models and Miniatures
Chrome
20th Century Chinese Models and Miniatures
Stone, Jade, Metal, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Models and Miniatures
Porcelain
20th Century Chinese Models and Miniatures
Jade, Metal
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures
Stainless Steel
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures
Crystal
Mid-19th Century Italian Classical Roman Antique Models and Miniatures
Siena Marble
Late 20th Century Italian Other Models and Miniatures
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Unknown Other Models and Miniatures
Pewter
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Models and Miniatures
Porcelain
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures
Plastic, Wood
1880s French Victorian Antique Models and Miniatures
Glass, Wood, Silk
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Models and Miniatures
Bronze
Late 20th Century Industrial Models and Miniatures
Porcelain
1950s American Industrial Vintage Models and Miniatures
Metal
Mid-19th Century Italian Gothic Revival Antique Models and Miniatures
Wood
Early 20th Century Dutch Models and Miniatures
Wood
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Models and Miniatures
Mahogany
20th Century Chinese Models and Miniatures
Stone, Jade, Metal, Enamel
1940s European Folk Art Vintage Models and Miniatures
Pine
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Models and Miniatures
Steel, Stainless Steel
Early 19th Century English Antique Models and Miniatures
Bronze
Mid-19th Century French Antique Models and Miniatures
Glass
Late 19th Century English Antique Models and Miniatures
Brass
19th Century French Antique Models and Miniatures
Oak, Rosewood, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis Philippe Models and Miniatures
Walnut
1930s North American Vintage Models and Miniatures
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Models and Miniatures
Other
20th Century English Models and Miniatures
Metal
Mid-20th Century Czech Renaissance Revival Models and Miniatures
Wood
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Models and Miniatures
Terracotta
Early 20th Century Austrian Edwardian Models and Miniatures
Bronze
1950s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures
Metal
19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Models and Miniatures
Glass, Mirror, Mahogany
20th Century American Models and Miniatures
Mahogany, Rosewood
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.