Models and Miniatures
Mid-19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Models and Miniatures
Marble
Early 20th Century American American Classical Models and Miniatures
Glass, Wood
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Models and Miniatures
Mahogany
Early 20th Century British Models and Miniatures
Leather
20th Century American Modern Models and Miniatures
Silver Plate, Bronze
Early 2000s Models and Miniatures
Wood
1980s American Vintage Models and Miniatures
Plastic, Plaster
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Models and Miniatures
Metal
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures
Crystal
1940s North American Vintage Models and Miniatures
Wood
Late 20th Century Italian Models and Miniatures
Metal
Mid-19th Century Italian Classical Roman Antique Models and Miniatures
Siena Marble
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Models and Miniatures
Porcelain
19th Century English Antique Models and Miniatures
Early 18th Century English Antique Models and Miniatures
Wood
20th Century American American Empire Models and Miniatures
Glass, Mahogany, Pine, Paint
Early 2000s North American Models and Miniatures
Wood
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Models and Miniatures
Silver Plate
Mid-20th Century American Models and Miniatures
Stainless Steel
1860s German Louis XVI Antique Models and Miniatures
Porcelain
20th Century Chinese Models and Miniatures
Carnelian, Lapis Lazuli, Metal, Enamel
19th Century British Antique Models and Miniatures
Paint
20th Century Models and Miniatures
Metal
1980s Italian Vintage Models and Miniatures
Porcelain
1850s French Antique Models and Miniatures
Wood
Late 20th Century Louis XVI Models and Miniatures
Satin, Wood
1870s English Victorian Antique Models and Miniatures
Silver, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Models and Miniatures
Brass
20th Century European Modern Models and Miniatures
Metal
Late 19th Century American Colonial Revival Antique Models and Miniatures
Brass
Early 18th Century French Louis XIII Antique Models and Miniatures
Walnut
20th Century Italian Models and Miniatures
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Models and Miniatures
Porcelain
1920s North American Vintage Models and Miniatures
Wood
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Models and Miniatures
Brass
1860s English Antique Models and Miniatures
Glass, Wood
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Models and Miniatures
Mahogany
1930s German Country Vintage Models and Miniatures
Composition
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Models and Miniatures
Lead
20th Century European Models and Miniatures
Quartz
20th Century Unknown Machine Age Models and Miniatures
Iron
20th Century American Adirondack Models and Miniatures
Mahogany
Early 1900s American Native American Antique Models and Miniatures
Cedar
Early 20th Century Italian Models and Miniatures
Bronze
Late 18th Century French Greco Roman Antique Models and Miniatures
Cut Glass
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Models and Miniatures
Bronze
Early 2000s North American Models and Miniatures
Wood
1980s Scottish Vintage Models and Miniatures
Sterling Silver
Early 19th Century English George III Antique Models and Miniatures
Mahogany
1990s Models and Miniatures
Wood
Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Models and Miniatures
Earthenware
1910s English Vintage Models and Miniatures
Wood
20th Century Italian Modern Models and Miniatures
Coral, Silver, Sterling Silver
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures
Metal
Early 1900s European Antique Models and Miniatures
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary English Organic Modern Models and Miniatures
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Industrial Models and Miniatures
Porcelain
Late 20th Century Industrial Models and Miniatures
Porcelain
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.