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Models and Miniatures For Sale
Danish Art Deco World Globe with Compass on a Wooden Base, Heimdal No. 34
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A rare surviver in shape of this 90 years old Globus. Its made from paper-covered bakelite suspended in a numbered brass frame on an Art Deco/architectural st...
Category
1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Brass
Vintage Wooden and Felt Hat Form Mold, Vienna, Austria, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Stunning beautiful wooden and felt 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 1930s. Nice...
Category
1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Folded Leather Origami Elephant Sculpture from England circa 1960s
By Deru
Located in Oakland, CA
Hand crafted folded leather Elephant from England circa 1960s. A very creative approach using a single piece of leather to make the Elephant form that is folded then stitched togethe...
Category
1960s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Leather
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
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
Todd St. John, "Maquette 02", 2014
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Todd St. John is a New York-based designer and artist whose work crosses multiple disciplines and media. In the surfaces and forms of all St. John’s work—whether furniture, product, ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
Old spoked wheel model of a railway on tracks 1930s
Located in Wien, AT
Old spoked wheel model of a railway on tracks.
Old school model from the 1930s, complete and in excellent condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Models and Miniatures
Materials
Cast Stone, Aluminum
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
Bamboo
"Woodie Wagon Brooklyn Taxi" Sculpture by Paul Jacobsen
By Paul Jacobsen
Located in Wiscasset, ME
Custom sculpture constructed of painted wood.
Paul Jacobsen used everyday objects, such as chairs, cars, airplanes, trains, motorcycles and puzzles, all built from scratch and turns...
Category
2010s American Folk Art Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Vintage Gentleman's Walking Stick, English, Bentwood, Brass, Cane, Country House
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage gentleman's walking stick. An English, bentwood hazel and brass cane, dating to the mid-20th century, circa 1950.
Superb craftsmanship with a tactile and visual appeal
Displays a desirable aged patina and pleasingly weathered
Striking brass wolf...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Rustic Models and Miniatures
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Traditional Wooden Hand Large Artist Mannequin Scale Model
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A handmade wooden Artist mannequin hand model - all joints move as they should. Found on an Estate sale in Vienna, Austria.
Shows some minor w...
Category
1970s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
DEMAG Die Cast Miniature Crane Truck from NZG, West Germany, 1970s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Die cast DEMAG HC130 crane truck fabricated by Nürnberger Zinkdruckguß-Modelle GmbH (NZG), West Germany 1970s. NZG is famous for specializing in collectible high quality toys and pro...
Category
Late 20th Century German Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
Viennese Bronze Miniature Cold-Painted Dog Figurine
Located in Delft, NL
A Viennese bronze miniature cold-painted dog figurine
A bronze miniature dog figurine. Cold painted bronze, signed and numbered on the belly...
Category
Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Bronze
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
Plastic
Lladró The Guest by Ricardo Cavolo Figurine. Small Model. Numbered Edition
By Ricardo Cavolo, Lladro
Located in New York City, NY
This piece is the contribution by the prestigious designer Ricardo Cavolo to The Guest, the creative project inviting cutting-edge artists from around the world to customize this fas...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Pond Yacht with Makers Badge
Located in Norwell, MA
Fine antique clinker built pond yacht. Expertly planked hull. Canvas covered deck is painted green. Nice suit of linen sails. Fully rigged. Many brass fittings gaff rigged with a fly...
Category
1890s European Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Antique Model of an Eastport Pinky Fishing Schooner
Located in Norwell, MA
Quality model of a double-ended "Eastport Pinky" fishing schooner. This model is a former museum piece. Mustard painted deck with hatches, winch, line tubs, anchors, etc. Great model...
Category
1930s North American Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
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
Plastic
Lladró The Guest Small Figurine by Rolito, Numbered Edition
Located in New York City, NY
White and black porcelain figurine with a silver gloss created by Rolito for The Guest by LLadró Atelier collection with a white base attache...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Porcelain
Spindizzies Polished Racing Model
Located in Paris, FR
Model Spindizzies polished racing with aluminium
structure, with plastic and aluminium details. Model
in polished aluminium finish.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Models and Miniatures
Materials
Aluminum
20th Century Italian Miniature Wooden Rack, 4 Hunting Rifles in Sterling Silver
Located in VALENZA, IT
Miniature wooden rack with 4 hunting rifles in 925 sterling silver.
The rifles for hunting, in four different models, are in solid sterling silver casting ...
Category
1990s Italian Other Models and Miniatures
Materials
Sterling Silver
1940s Plaster Anatomical Heart Model on Wood Stand
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Instructional, anatomical, plaster, heart model on 7" diameter wood base, circa 1940s.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Models and Miniatures
Materials
Plaster, Wood
Three-Dimensional Anatomical Midcentury Wall Plaster Sculpture, Germany, 1950s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Midcentury three-dimensional anatomical plaster painting representing human respiratory system, provenance Hygiene Museum Dresden with museum sticker ...
Category
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Plaster, Wood
20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Miniature Triumph Motorbike Rubber Tires
Located in VALENZA, IT
Vintage Triumph custom motorcycle in sterling silver with very accurate detail reproduction.
The wheels are with spokes and rubber tires
Completely handmade made in Italy
757gr...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Other Models and Miniatures
Materials
Sterling Silver
Liberty of London Small Brown Leather Hippopotamus Decorative Model
Located in Reading, Berkshire
1920's Liberty of London Small Hand-Crafted Brown Leather Hippopotamus with Glass Eyes Decorative Model.
Category
1930s British Art Deco Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Leather, Glass
French Velocipede or Child's Horse Tricycle from the 19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A fine French velocipede or child's toy horse tricycle from the 19th century, featuring a body of carved wood with brushed steel face-plate and glass ey...
Category
19th Century French Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Steel, Iron, Brass
Victor Barbizet French Palissy Basket of Fish Covered Terrine, Circa 1875
By Victor Barbizet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A scarce Victor Barbizet covered terrine formed as a rustic basket of fish, France, circa 1870.
The two piece terrine has a lid showing a variety of g...
Category
Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Earthenware
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
French 1890s Empire Style Lit en Bateau Doll Bed with Out-Scrolling Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Empire style wooden lit en bateau doll bed from the late 19th century, with out-scrolling accents. Created in France during the last quarter of ...
Category
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Vintage Boho Brass Armadillo
Located in west palm beach, FL
This charming vintage brass armadillo sculpture is a delightful addition to any eclectic or bohemian-inspired space. Crafted with intricate detaili...
Category
Late 20th Century Indian Hollywood Regency Models and Miniatures
Materials
Brass
A perfect almost unworn pair of period 19th century hand made leather baby shoes
Located in London, GB
A perfect almost unworn pair of period 19th century hand made leather baby shoes.
Category
1870s English Victorian Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Leather
Gorgeous Late 19th Century Austrian Jewelers Anvil, 1890s, Vienna
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A very nice early 20th century Austrian jewelers metal anvil.
Perfect as a paper weight, gift for a jewelry collector or of course, as a tool. Nice older addition to any collection....
Category
1890s Austrian Arts and Crafts Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal, Steel
Indian Miniatures Asian Textiles and Works of Art by Francesca Galloway, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
Indian Miniatures Asian Textiles and Works of Art 2000 by Francesca Galloway. Published by Francesca Galloway, London, 2000. 1st Ed softcover. Beautiful...
Category
1990s English Models and Miniatures
Materials
Paper
Pair of Ceramiche Sarde Cossu 1970s
Located in Taranto, IT
Pair of Sardinian Ceramics Cossu 1970s.
The item is in good conservative condition, no cosmetic or structural defects to report, just slight and obvious signs of time due to use a...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Ceramic
Model of the Steam Tug Lackawana
Located in Norwell, MA
The Lackawanna was a 137 foot steam powered tug owned by the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Coal Company. The full hull model is in a glass case 9" wide x 14" high x 22" long.
Ma...
Category
1980s North American Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
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
Berlin Radio Tower Brass on Wooden Base Scale Design Model, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Scaled model of the Berlin Radio tower. Rare collectible in metal on a wooden base. A nice architectural sculpture for every living or desktop. Made in the 1930s this item will be a ...
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Brass, Copper
Vintage Coastal Glazed Ceramic Monkey
Located in west palm beach, FL
Charming and full of personality, this vintage coastal ceramic monkey figure is a delightful blend of whimsy and craftsmanship. Skillfully hand-glazed with realistic fur textures and...
Category
Late 20th Century American Models and Miniatures
Materials
Ceramic
Large Early 20th c. French Medical Hand Model c.1920
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
Early 20th century large French plaster hand model used as a medical teaching device. Lacquered plaster custom heavy steel stand.
Shown with life size hand model.
CREA...
Category
Early 20th Century French Industrial Models and Miniatures
Materials
Steel
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
Midcentury English Portobello Famous Wines in the World on Display Case
Located in Vigonza, Padua
1960s midcentury English Portobello "Famous wines" in the world on display case
Measures cm: H 34 W 108, D 9.
Category
Mid-20th Century English Models and Miniatures
Materials
Glass, Wood
Antique 18th century style pair of desk cannon English circa 1920
Located in Central England, GB
This superb pair of model desk cannons has been beautifully handmade in mahogany with nailed brass fittings and heavy cast bronze barrels. The attention to...
Category
Early 20th Century British Louis Philippe Models and Miniatures
Materials
Brass, Bronze
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 bea...
Category
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Ceramic
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
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
Amazing English Architects Model, circa 1920
Located in London, GB
Architects Model circa 1920
We are proud to offer a unique circa 1920s architects model of a timber-clad colonial style house in original paint. An a...
Category
1920s British Folk Art Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Lovely Set of 7 Scandinavian Wooden Woodpecker Corkscrews, 1960s
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Lovely Set of 7 Scandinavian Wooden Woodpecker Corkscrews + 2 WIne Corks, 1960s
Category
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
Hudson Yards "THE VESSEL" Novelty Plug
Located in New York, NY
“The Vessel”: A Luxury Real Estate Butt Plug Experience.
Rising up in 2,500 steps, the Vessel is the centerpiece of Hudson Yards’ private lawn.
Made of ski...
Category
2010s American Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Silicone
Antique Anatomical Model of the Human Ear Painted Plaster by Somso 1950s
By Somso
Located in Milan, IT
Didactic model of the human ear, painted plaster, made in 1950s by Somso, a German company active since the second half of the nineteenth century, known as an excellence in the devel...
Category
1950s German Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Plaster
Commesso di Fiori Fiorentino con Cornice Argentata Ovale Montelatici 1920
By Giovani Montelatici
Located in Milano, MI
Cornice da Tavolo argentata con Commesso di Fiori inizi 1900 di forma ovale con un profilo perlinato ed incernierato nella parte destra in modo tale da poter aprire la cornice che presenta due piedi ed una cimasa riccamente decorati da volute finemente incise nei bordi. La cornice di questa placca ovale è realizzata in lamina di ottone di buon spessore ed argentata con una marchio sul retro con le iniziali MV in campo ovale con figura di un martello al centro.
Il commesso è realizzato su lastra di ardesia o lavagna con l’intarsio di una rosa al centro e dei fiorellini di campo. Degne di nota le foglie verdi per le quali sono state scelte pietre dure con sfumature chiaroscurali naturali che danno una bella profondità alla composizione floreale.
All’interno dell’antina ovale troviamo una fodera verde stampata in oro con la dicitura G. Montelatici 7 Lung’Arno Corsini Firenze con giglio fiorentino al centro.
Giovanni Montelatici...
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Models and Miniatures
Materials
Marble, Slate, Brass
Castor & Pollux in marble, Grand Tour
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
Marble Grand Tour object of the Temple of Castor & Pollux. It’s an ancient temple on the Forum Romanum in Rome. It was built after the victory of the Battle of Lake Regillus ( the Ro...
Category
1870s Italian Grand Tour Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Marble
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
Vintage Salesman Sample Rip Saw with Conveyor Belt
Located in Dekalb, IL
Vintage (possibly verging on antique) German industrial salesman sample.
This piece, from an unknown manufacturer, is a scale model version of a rip saw and conveyor belt system. Th...
Category
Early 20th Century German Models and Miniatures
Materials
Aluminum, Iron
Embraer 190 Jet Airplane Aircraft Model Brazil
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Scaled model of the Embraer 190 Jet. Made of Wood in the Scale of 1/75. This exquisite Embraer 190 Model is handcrafted by a master craftsmen from the finest Wood. Attention is given...
Category
Late 20th Century Brazilian Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
John Alden’s Model of the Schooner “Malabar X”
Located in Norwell, MA
A scale model of the John Alden designed schooner “Malabar X". The planked deck carries a long cabin with oval portholes, toe-rail, skylights, and compa...
Category
20th Century Models and Miniatures
Gray Marine Builder's Model
Located in Norwell, MA
Finely crafted builder's model of a Gray Marine yacht, built in Maine in the 1920s. From a family descendant. Dimensions: 19" L x 9" W x 12.5" H (case).
Category
20th Century Models and Miniatures
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
Vintage Spanish Metal Shoe Trees - Circa 1960 - AMD Patented
Located in Barcelona, ES
Unearth a piece of shoemaking history with this pair of vintage metal shoe trees, meticulously crafted in Spain circa 1960 and sealed with AMD's pat...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Spanish Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
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.