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Models and Miniatures For Sale
Eclectic Collection of Five Continental Dog-Form Inkwells
Located in London, GB
Eclectic collection of five Continental dog-form inkwells
Continental, circa 1900
Measures: Largest: Height 12cm, width 30cm, depth 18cm
Smallest: Height 10cm, diameter 7.5cm
T...
Category
Early 20th Century European Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Vintage Bavarian Wood Carving of the Infant Bacchus
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Vintage Bavarian wood carving of the infant bacchus
Oberammergau is a world-famous wood carver town in Bavaria, Germany. Nikolaus Lang, a known art...
Category
1910s German Renaissance Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Fruitwood
Vintage Hand-Engraved Perpetual Calendar in Brass, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hand-engraved perpetual calendar in brass. Shaped as a lion featuring the option of setting the day, month and year. Originally made as a 28 years calendar from 1967-1994. The Gregor...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Brass
$224 Sale Price
25% Off
Windjammer Ship Model Diorama
Located in Norwell, MA
Cased diorama of a three masthead clipper ship. Fully rigged with fifteen spars on the three masts. Deck details include built up cabins, hatched, capstan, wheel house, cleats, clock...
Category
1930s American Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Italian 1950s Wicker Half Bust Mannequin
Located in Milan, IT
Italian 1950s wicker half bust mannequin.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wicker
Bicycle Figurine by Designer Marcel Wanders
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
This small bicycle was designed by Marcel Wanders for Randstad Group. Randstad Group is big employment agency. Since 2018 Marcel Wanders designs a bicycl...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wool
4- Foot Half Model of the J Class Yacht Endeavor, Gold
Located in Norwell, MA
Half model of the America’s cup Yacht Endeavor. This is a 4-foot hull mounted to a blackboard. The Hull is painted blue over gold. The planked deck has skylights, Companionway, Spinn...
Category
2010s North American Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Miniature Roman obelisk made of porphyry, white marble and gilded bronze
Located in London, GB
This magnificent obelisk, dating from the 19th century, is an outstanding example of the decorative art of the period. It follows the taste of the Grand Tour, when masterful miniatur...
Category
Early 19th Century Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Carrara Marble, Porphyry, Bronze
Ship Model Torrens
Located in Norwell, MA
Outstanding ship model of the clipper ship Torrens by famous model maker Francis Crowell of Paramount Massachusetts. Plank on frame null and deck. Incredib...
Category
1960s North American Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
$19,500
Miniature Gilt Bronze Shoe, circa 1900
Located in Greven, DE
Miniature Shoe with little Bird
Origin: Probably France or Belgium
Material: Gilt bronze
Date: Late 19th century (c. 1880–1900)
Dimensions:
H × W × D: 5 × 8 x 3 cm
Description:
So...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Bronze
Folk Art Hand Made Paddle Wheel Ship Model
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-427 Folk Art hand made paddle wheel ship model
Model was made by a 80 year old man from Long Island NY
Beautifully detailed
18" to top of mast.
Category
1950s North American Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Copper
1930s Elastolin Farm / Yard. 65 pc. O&M Hausser.. Antique toy, made in Germany
By Elastoform
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare 1930s Elastolin Farm / Yard. over 65 pc. O&M Hausser.. Antique toys, made in Germany,,Over 50 year collection. Amazing Early Elastolin Farm compri...
Category
1930s German Country Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Composition
Set of 5 Mini Pigs Earthenware Pottery Tea Pets Paperweights
Located in Somis, CA
Set of 5 adorable earthenware piggies. Hand crafted depicting happy countenance. These cute pieces can be used as paperweights and tea pets.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Models and Miniatures
Materials
Earthenware, Pottery
Miniature Gilt Bronze high-heeled shoe, circa 1890
Located in Greven, DE
Miniature Shoe with Floral Ornament
Origin: France or Belgium
Material: Gilt bronze
Date: Late 19th century (c. 1880–1900)
Dimensions:
H × W × D: approx. 4.2 × 8.5 × 3.5 cm
Descri...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Bronze
English Pearlware Pottery Miniature Cottage Moneybox
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A charming and rare antique English, probably Yorkshire, pearlware pottery miniature cottage moneybox dating from the early 19th century. The small cottage stands raised on a stepped...
Category
Early 19th Century English George III Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Pottery
$259 Sale Price
20% Off
20th Century Polished Metal Valet Torso, c.1980
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
This quirky valet is from the iconic 80's, it has a polished metal torso with brass details, the style echos of a "Gaultier Corset". The body stands above ...
Category
20th Century British Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
Metal Munich TV Television Tower Scale Design Model, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Scaled model of the Munich television tower. Hand-spun in metal. A nice architectural sculpture for every living or mans room.
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
Vintage Wooden Hat Form Mold, Vienna, Austria, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Stunning beautiful wooden hat form mold, found at an estate sale in Vienna, Austria. Has the form of the typical Art Deco style. So we believe it was made in the 1920s. Nice decorati...
Category
1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Vintage Design Patent Mack Trucks Bull Dog Figurine, Statue, Animal Sculpture
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Design Patent Mack trucks bulldog figurine, statue, animal sculpture.
Silvered Bronze Bull Dog mounted on a wooden Base.
Marked Mack, 87931, Design ...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Bronze
THREE ViNTAGE HARDWOOD & GLASS TABLE TOP DISPLAY CASES FOR TRINKETS 10.5X29X15CM
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely suite of three vintage Mahogany and Glass display cases
Please note the delivery fee listed is...
Category
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Glass, Hardwood
Vintage Brass & Copper Sun Clock Armillary Sun Dial on Wooden Base, German 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A decorative sculpture statue. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is old-age. Made of brass, copper, wrought iron and a wooden base. Found at an estate sale in Nuremberg, Germany...
Category
1960s German Classical Roman Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
Finely Rendered English Victorian Brass Ornamental Cannon on Cast Iron Carriage
Located in San Francisco, CA
A finely rendered English Victorian brass ornamental signal cannon on cast iron carriage; with solid brass tilting barrel resting on a heavy weight carriage with working wheels; fine...
Category
Late 18th Century English Victorian Antique Models and Miniatures
Aluminum Munich TV Television Tower Scale Design Model, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Scaled model of the Munich television tower. Hand-spun in metal. A nice architectural sculpture for every living or mans room.
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Murano Glass Rhinoceros
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage Murano Glass Rhinoceros. This realistic Murano rhino sculpture is clear and gray glass with controlled bubbles and in great condition.
Category
1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Three Matchbox Toy Construction Machines by Lesney, England, 1960-70s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Three matchbox construction machine toys; Scammel Heavy Wreck Truck, K12 Hercules Mobile Crane & Case Tractor. All made by Lesney in the 60s-70s. Very good condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century English Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
Antique Hand Carved Solid Nutwood Wall Corner Cabinet w. Phoenix Sculpture
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning and all handcrafted, single door corner cabinet for wall mounting.
For the collectors of great looking and ready to use antiques we also...
Category
19th Century European Victorian Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Bronze
1970s Orange Plastic Apple Box, Czechoslovakia
Located in Zohor, SK
Playful yet functional, this charming vintage apple-shaped box was produced in the 1970s by Združená výroba Michalovce in former Czechoslovakia. Crafted from vibrant orange plastic, the piece captures the optimistic design language of the era, blending pop art influence with everyday utility.
The box retains its original maker’s stamp on the underside and remains in excellent vintage condition with no damage. Whether used as a quirky desk accessory, a retro ice cube holder...
Category
1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Plastic
18th Century Rare Dutch Mother of Pearl Pin Booklet with a Silver Back and Lock
Located in Delft, NL
18th century rare Dutch mother of pearl pin booklet with a silver back and lock
A mother of pearl pin booklet with a silver back and lock.
On ...
Category
Mid-18th Century Dutch Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Silver
Model #309-1 Vintage Scale and Weights by Brown & Sharpe Mfg.
Located in San Diego, CA
Model #309-1 vintage small scale and grain weights by Brown & Sharpe Mfg. of Providence, Rhode Island, circa, early 20th century. The piece is in good working condition and measures ...
Category
Early 20th Century Philippine Models and Miniatures
Materials
Iron
18th / Early 19th Century Miniature Painting
Located in Delft, NL
An 18th / early 19th century miniature painting
An 18th / early 19th century miniature painting painted on glass and framed.
The copper framed miniature painting in another copp...
Category
Late 18th Century European Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Copper
Black Colored Metal TV Television Tower of Nuremberg Scale Design Model, 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Scaled model of the Nuremberg television tower also called Nuremberg Egg (because of the Design). A nice architectural sculpture for every living or man’s room. Diameter given in dim...
Category
1980s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
Lugger Lifeboat Model by Twyman for the International Exhibition, London, 1862
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Lugger lifeboat model by Twyman for the International Exhibition, London 1862. The planked and pinned hull of this lifeboat has a lead keel, bilge keels, a wooden rudder with a yoke, gesso-coated canvas wales and a grab line. It is fitted internally with a forward compartment enclosing a stove and glazed deck lights, seats, covered hatches with copper strapping, a bilge pump with a handle, mast securing points, a metal anchor with a buoy and other details, together with a quantity of furled masts and rigging, a silk flag, and other accessories. The bow has ‘Sunbeam/Friend of all Nations’ and the stern has ‘Ramsgate’, painted in gold on a black ground. English, 1862.
Provenance: H. Twyman (designer/modeller) thence by descent
Exhibited: International Exhibition, London 1862, Vol. 2, object no. 2760
The 1862 International Exhibition in London hosted a fine array of exhibits from 28,000 exhibitors, and enjoyed a footfall of 6.1 million (about the same as that of the 1851 Great Exhibition...
Category
1860s English Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Glass, Wood
Set of Three Antique Metal Cast for Chocolate Figures, circa 1930
Located in Barcelona, ES
Antique metal cast for chocolate figures, circa 1930. By unknown manufacturer from Spain. In original condition, with some visible signs of previous use and age, preserving a bea...
Category
1930s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
$425 Sale Price / item
60% Off
Ettore Sottsass Pink Ceramic Shiva Flower Vase, by BD Barcelona
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shiva ceramic flower vase designed by Ettore Sottsass, circa 1973, edited by BD in Barcelona.
In good original condition with minor wear consistent with age and use preserving a b...
Category
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Ceramic
$607 Sale Price
40% Off
Folk Art Steamship of Large-Scale
Located in Buchanan, MI
Charming Folk Art steamship of impressive scale.
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
City of Stuttgart TV Television Tower Aluminum Scale Design Model, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Scaled model of the Stuttgart television tower. Hand-spun in Aluminum, with brass top. A nice architectural sculpture for every living or men’s room. It has ...
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Brass, Aluminum
Miniature wardrobe. Oxidized mirror
Located in Lugo, IT
Miniature wardrobe.
Oxidized mirror
Good condition.
Thank you
Category
1940s Italian Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Antique English Half Hull Model
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Transporting antique English half hull model handcrafted in mahogany with the original paint presented on a mahogany plaque.
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Models and Miniatures
Materials
Mahogany, Paint
19th Century Turnbull Novelty Kitchen Scale
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a 19th Century Turnbulls Novelty Kitchen Scale. It depicts a gilt cast iron scale with a brass graduated ounces and pounds plate at the right side of the decorated with scrol...
Category
19th Century American Victorian Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Iron
American Vintage Model of a Speedboat 'Ricky-O'
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
American vintage model of a Speedboat 'Ricky-O' Well crafted in hardwood with numerous details, The stern is inscribed 'Ricky-O' with a blue bottom. C...
Category
20th Century American Art Deco Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
American Empire Salesman Sample Chest of Drawers
Located in Savannah, GA
An American Empire mahogany miniature salesman's sample chest of drawers, mid-19th century.
12 ¾ inches wide by 7 ¼ inches deep by 13 ¼ inches tall
Category
19th Century American American Empire Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Mahogany
Miniature Faux Bamboo Painted Chest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Faux bamboo miniature painted three drawer chest.
Category
20th Century American Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Georgian 18th Century Elm Table Top Bureau
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
An Extremely Rare Mid 18th Century, George II Period Elm Table Top, Miniature, Bureau Retaining Exceptional Colour And Patina To Figured Timber Throughout, Having Fall Front Enclosin...
Category
Mid-18th Century English George II Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Elm
Midcentury Italian Multicolored Murano Glass "Chubby" Cat Sculpture, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing hand blown midcentury multicolored Murano glass "Chubby" cat sculpture. This piece was designed in Italy during 1970s.
The sculpture represents a chubby, fluffy cat bendin...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Paris Newstand Kiosk Case
Located in New York, NY
Paris newstand kiosk case. Novel Bellows & Co liqueur bottle case in the iconic Parisian French advertising kiosk shape. Vintage shaped and paper laminated circular card liqueur box...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
$200 Sale Price
20% Off
Spindizzies Green Racing Model
Located in Paris, FR
Model Spindizzies Green Racing with aluminium structure,
with plastic and aluminium details. Model in green paint finish.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Models and Miniatures
Materials
Aluminum
$1,494 / item
Vintage Hat Shop Display c.1930-1950
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
This Marten Hats display bust was once used in a hat shop to showcase stylish head wear. Made of a heavy composition material with a bronze-tone finish, it has a classic, eleg...
Category
Early 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Composition
Oak 19th Century Miniature Kitchen Windsor Chair
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
An Extremely Rare And Very Attractive Late 19th Century Oak Miniature Kitchen Windsor Armchair, Having Attractive Turned Decoration To Back And Seat, With Elegant Turned Arms, Legs A...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Oak
19th Century wooden dollhouse cabinet filled with pewter and bear
Located in Delft, NL
19th Century wooden dollhouse cabinet filled with pewter and bear
A cabinet painted with the look of pine, made of soft wood with 2 doors in the low...
Category
19th Century Dutch Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Pewter
Setof 12 Luxury Christmas Tree Ornaments Handmade Teacups in Vintage Irish Linen
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
Set of 12 limited Edition Artisan Irish Linen teacup ornaments in pastels 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, particularly suitable for the holiday season, all year round occasions, celebrations and home decor. 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...
Category
2010s Unknown Models and Miniatures
Materials
Linen
Brass Nuremberg Tv Television Tower Scale Design Model, 1980s, German
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Scaled model of the Nuremberg television tower. Hand-spun in brass with a nice wooden base. A nice architectural sculpture for every living or man’s room.
Category
1980s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Brass
Industrial Vintage Metal Aircraft 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...
Category
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
Lladró Hercules Beetle Figurine by José Luis Santes
Located in New York City, NY
An innovative porcelain and metal creation inspired by one of the fascinating creatures in nature. Part of the Awesome Insects collection. This origi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
$1,600 / item
German Luxury Liner Ship Model in Glass Case
Located in Queens, NY
Ship model of German luxury liner with red and black painted hull in glass case with oak base and brass trim (KROMPRINSCESSIN CECILIE) att. Fleischmann T...
Category
20th Century Models and Miniatures
Materials
Brass
Set of Five Wooden Sculptures, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of five wooden sculptures, circa 1950 Originally used for textile industries. In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
Category
1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
$681 / item
Toy Hot Rod Roadster Tether Car
By All American Co.
Located in Ferndale, MI
Based on a 1930 Model A. Mfr by the all American company. This Hot Rod was made in the 1950s as part of the tether car craze. Sometimes cut up with gas engi...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
$850 Sale Price
22% Off
Set of 10 Mini Pigs Earthenware Pottery Tea Pets Paperweights
Located in Somis, CA
Set of 10 adorable earthenware piggies. Hand crafted depicting happy countenance. Various colors. These cute pieces can be used as paperweights and tea pets.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Models and Miniatures
Materials
Earthenware, Pottery
Antique Sign "Appia" Model for Società Adriatica di Navigazione, Venice, 1960s
Located in taranto, IT
splendid and very rare LUMINOSA sign from the 1960s of the Adriatic shipping company of Venice, which belonged to a travel agency, with, inside, a real scale model AND IN METAL, of the appia ferry, used for the Bari-Durres-Bari line
the sign lights up both in the lower part, in correspondence with the writings, and behind and around the model of the ship, with a vintage electrical system still miraculously functioning, as can be seen from the attached photos
plastic vintage car models...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Plastic, Wood
Games' Industries Mid-Century English Blue Painted Wooden Ship's Hull Model
Located in Queens, NY
English Mid-Century wooden "Albatross" yacht hull model of a ship with a painted and varnished deck and light blue and silver painted exterior (plate on deck reads, "GAMES INDUSTRIES...
Category
20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Mid-19th Century Mahogany Miniature Centre Table
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
An exceptional quality mid-19th century mahogany miniature center table, having superbly figured circular tilting top, over elegant carved central column and triform plateau base, wi...
Category
Mid-19th Century English William IV Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Mahogany
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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