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Models and Miniatures For Sale
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 range of toys in the 1920s. T...
Category
1920s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Steel
Detailed Model of Dutch Sailing Ship Circa 1930s-1940s
Located in Opole, PL
Detailed Model of Dutch Sailing Ship Circa 1930s-1940s
A faithfully reproduced model of a vessel dating back to the Interwar Period of the 20th century. In particularly good condition.
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
A Scottish builder’s cased half hull model of a herring drifter
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Scottish builder’s cased half hull model of a herring drifter, the carved yellow pine hull with ebonized box sides and stringing and gilt propeller, plain decks with wooden fittings including anchor davits, cleats, cut away masts with silk swallow tail flags, net trawling gear, coal chute covers...
Category
20th Century Scottish Models and Miniatures
Materials
Ebony, Pine
Miniature 19th Century Victorian Figured Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Morristown, NJ
19th c. Charming antique miniature chest of drawers. The chest has a marble top. The case is figured mahogany, with four stacked drawers, the ...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Marble, Brass
Early 20th Century French Metal Wrench On Stand
Located in High Point, NC
Unearth the robust spirit of industrial ingenuity with this Early 20th Century French Metal Wrench, mounted on a stand as a testament to the enduring craftsmanship of a bygone era. T...
Category
Early 20th Century French Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
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
English Model of the HMS Victory Hull
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A good quality Georgian style scale model of the hull of the HMS Victory, one of Britain’s most famous 18th century Royal Navy ships. Made from stoneware with a bronzed finish, this ...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Georgian Models and Miniatures
Materials
Stoneware
Navy Signal Cannon 18th / 19th Century European Brass Barrel And Wood Carriage
Located in Miami, FL
European signal cannon from the late 18th-19th century.
An antique piece made and used in Europe, circa 1800. This kind of small scale toys were made to be used in the navy of some ...
Category
Late 18th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Brass
Plastic School Model Of Ethylen, Czechoslovakia 1960s
Located in Zohor, SK
Original and unique home assessory, this is a school chemist model of ethylene. Produced and used in Czechoslovakia since 1960s, this model is made of plastic, with a plastic base. I...
Category
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Plastic
Plastic School Model Of Diamant, Czechoslovakia 1960s
Located in Zohor, SK
Beautiful and unique vintage science model of diamant. This is a school model originating in Czechoslovakia. Produced and used until now since 1960s. The...
Category
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Plastic
20th Century Brass Model GNR Atlantic 3 1/2 Inch Gauge Steam Locomotive c.1930
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Early 20th Century brass model, showcasing the GNR Atlantic locomotive 251 and its three-axle tender. Crafted to a 3 1/2 inch gauge, the model gleams with polished brass, copper, and...
Category
1930s British Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Brass
Large Art Deco Traditional Wooden Artist Mannequin Model, Italy 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A handmade wooden Artist mannequin model - all joints move as they should. Found on a Estate sale in Modena, Italy.
Shows some minor wear - but looks beautiful on display! Some scrat...
Category
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
Large Collection of 26 Handpainted Porcelain Herend Hungary Figurines
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large collection of 27 beautiful handpainted porcelain Herend Hungary figurines
Dimensions of smallest figurine: 2.5"H x 1"D
Dimensions of largest figurine: 6"H x 4.5"D.
Category
Late 20th Century Hungarian Models and Miniatures
Materials
Porcelain
Display Model of a Russian Harbor Patrol Ship
Located in Woodbury, CT
Model of an Imperial Russian harbor patrol ship, Commander Bering (1905) modeled by G. Cheikhet. Carved and painted hull with brass strap-work, planked decks outfitted with detailed ...
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Models and Miniatures
Materials
Brass
French Louis Philippe Style Miniature Armoire
Located in Winter Park, FL
An early 20th Century French Louis Philippe style miniature doll armoire. Mahogany veneer with inlay detail and pine as a secondary wood. Mirrored door wi...
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis Philippe Models and Miniatures
Materials
Marble
Llardo Madame Butterfly Japanese Geisha Figurine, Signed and Dated
Located in Plainview, NY
A 1970's Lladro figurine of a Madame Butterfly Japanese Geisha holding a fan. The figurine is signed by the maker and dated 1978. The figurine is numbe...
Category
Late 20th Century Spanish Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Miniature Mahogany Bow Chest
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A very attractive and elegant mid-19th century mahogany miniature
bow fronted chest having well figured top above two short and
two long drawers raised on elegant splay feet.
Category
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Mahogany
Antique French 19th Century Jewelry Box Flap Door Miniature Wood Cabinet
Located in Firenze, IT
This beautiful French late 19th century chest of drawers in black ebonized wood and cherrywood reproduces with perfect proportions in scale a miniature cabinet with three drawers and an upper flap door that opens to reveal a white marble top and an oval mirror inside, nice hand carved band on top with geometrical pattern and molded base.
The black lacquered wood creates a wonderful contrast with the beautiful honey-colored wood grain. Despite its convenient size, extremely detailed, this chest of drawers is equipped with a white Carrara marble top and a small mirror that make it even more special and useful.
The model of a piece of furniture was originally created by cabinet makers to show their skills to the customer and to present the sample of the furniture which would then have been produced on a larger scale. These commode miniatures, along with other specimens, were displayed in the craftsman's workshop to serve as examples to aid the potential client in making a selection. Some also think that these little chests were used as doll and puppets...
Category
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Carrara Marble, Metal
Very Rare English Antique Sterling Silver Monkey Pepper Pot - London 1881
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1881, this charming and very rare, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Pepper Pot, is modelled as a Monkey.
The pepper pot measures 2.75"(7cm) tall, by 1.25"...
Category
1880s English Victorian Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Sterling Silver
Maquette/Sculpture of Victor David Brenner's 1933 D Lincoln Penny Front/ Obverse
By Victor David Brenner
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Maquette or Sculpture of Victor David Brenner's 1933 D Lincoln Penny Front/Obverse
Offered for sale is a remarkable maquette or sculpture replicating Vi...
Category
20th Century American Models and Miniatures
Materials
Copper
French Louis Philippe Style Miniature Armoire or Wall Cabinet
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century Century French Louis Philippe style miniature armoire or sample cabinet, hand-crafted of solid walnut with a mirrored door and dovetailed drawer. Interior has one adjustable shelf (replaced). Working lock and key. Chestnut as a secondary wood. Mirrored door with drawer below. All original and well constructed. May be used as a kitchen wall cabinet...
Category
Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Mirror, Walnut
Louis XV Miniature Parquery Armoire, Circa 1760
Located in Spencertown, NY
The Louis XV Provincial Walnut Parquetry Miniature Armoire. Opening to reveal a shelves and drawers.
Category
Mid-18th Century French Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Ebony, Walnut
Miniature Ship Model of the Sailing Ketch Irene
Located in Norwell, MA
Fine model of the one hundred foot Ketch Irene of Bridgewater 1907. This vessel is still afloat. The model shows great detail from bow to stern. Rigged with a full suit of sails. Set...
Category
Early 1900s North American Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Early 20th C. Copper dinosaur diorama
Located in Hudson, NY
Hand made.
Hammered copper
Amazing. Almost sci-fi. I have never seen anything like this before. Possible ex museum collection. Two plaques on the front and back that would have held...
Category
Early 20th Century Models and Miniatures
Materials
Copper
Early 19th c.Medical Teaching Device- Shadowboxed Wax Fetus Models c.1800-1850
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
Two early 19th century British wax models of a fetuses with attached placenta. Used as a medical teaching device. Numbered and attached to a velvet background. In a sealed woo...
Category
Early 19th Century Mid-Century Modern Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood, Velvet
Half Model of a Catboat
Located in Norwell, MA
Carved half model of a catboat sloop. Hull is painted white and is mounted to a painted backboard. The name "Cook" is printed on backboard.
Weight: 4 lbs.
Overall Dimensions: 6"H x ...
Category
1950s North American 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
Italian Rare Antique Miniature Blanket Chest in Poplar
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Rare late 17th century Italian rustic miniature blanket chest in solid poplar wood. This miniature blanket chest is ideal for decorating your home and can be used to store your preci...
Category
Late 17th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Poplar
Large Model Tristar Jetplane With A British Airways "Landor" Livery, England
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A stunning vintage fibreglass and plastic composite model of a Concorde in full British Airways livery mounted on a tripod stand by Space Models, circa 1990. This 1:36 scale aircraft...
Category
20th Century British Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
Lovely Set of 6 Scandinavian Wooden Danish Vikings, 1950s
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Fantastic collection of 6 different Scandinavian Vikings.
Measures: The largest is 33.5 cm high. The others are 22 cm, 18 cm, 13.5 cm and 9 cm high.
Category
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Leather, Wood
Fabergé-Style Gold, Diamond, and Rock Crystal Model of Strawberries
By Peter Carl Fabergé
Located in London, GB
Fabergé-style gold, diamond, and rock crystal model of strawberries
Continental, 20th Century
Height 13cm, width 6cm, depth 4cm
This exquisite Fabergé-style model depicts a bloomi...
Category
20th Century European Models and Miniatures
Materials
Opal, Gold
20th Century Belgian Model Plane
Located in High Point, NC
This 20th Century Belgian Model Plane is a remarkable collectible, capturing the spirit of vintage aviation with its striking blue body and bold red accents. Crafted with meticulous ...
Category
20th Century Belgian Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
Art Nouveau French Black , wooden Telephone Bronze
By French Foundry Pierret-Depaix et Cie
Located in Valladolid, ES
Amazing Art Nouveau black and wooden French Telephone, by AOIP.
At the end of the 19th century, sixty-four workers from the Paris Chamber of Precisi...
Category
1920s French Art Nouveau Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Bronze, Wire
Portal I made in Terracotta
Located in Kolkata, IN
The portal to unknown realms of the intangible. A gentle reminder of our soul cravings. Portal I is made in terracotta, creating that bond between the earth and the vast universe.
Th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Models and Miniatures
Materials
Terracotta
Portal II made in Pure Brass
Located in Kolkata, IN
The portal to unknown realms of the intangible. A gentle reminder of our soul cravings. Portal III is made in natural and pure brass, creating that bond between the earth and the vas...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Models and Miniatures
Materials
Brass
Vintage Cast Aluminum Santa or Father Christmas
Located in Redding, CT
Vintage Solid Aluminum Santa or Father Christmas. This cast aluminum St.Nicholas would be a wonderful addition to any Christmas collection.
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art Models and Miniatures
Materials
Aluminum
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
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...
Category
1780s English Other Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Leather, Wood, Paper
Kilgore Authentic Anatomical Preparation Human Skull
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Prepared by legendary medical supply company Kilgore International, this is an advanced anatomical reference human skull!
An exceptional authentic vint...
Category
1950s American Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Bone
Miniature Iron Maiden of Nuremberg
Located in Hanover, MA
Miniature "Iron Maiden" in blackened cast metal attached to its original round wood base. The front doors are pin-hinged and open to reveal pointed spikes. At base of doors is printe...
Category
1890s German Gothic Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Iron
20th century ship model
Located in BARCELONA, ES
The "State of Georgia" ship model is a fascinating and detailed representation of a 20th century vessel that captures the essence and elegance of sailing of that era. This meticulous...
Category
20th Century Models and Miniatures
Materials
Cut Glass, Ash
21th century French Large Perfume Bottle by Guerlain
Located in LEGNY, FR
Large fake half-sphere bottle for Guerlain “my insolence” used to do some presentation. The “top” bottle is made completely transparent.
The plug is removable but the bottle has neve...
Category
Early 2000s French Models and Miniatures
Materials
Glass
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 -...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Models and Miniatures
Materials
Brass, Copper, Steel
Miniature Queen Anne Armed Portrait Chair for Doll, Small Child or Puppy
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Miniature burgundy velvet and wood armed Queen Anne portrait chair perfect for a large doll, small dog, or baby (6 month to small toddler).
Category
Late 20th Century Queen Anne Models and Miniatures
Materials
Velvet, Wood
U.S. Air Force YF-23 Advanced Tactical Fighter "ATF" Contractor Desk Model
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool U.S. Air Force YF-23 Advanced Tactical Fighter (ATF) contractor desk model, circa late 1980s. The piece is in very good condition and...
Category
20th Century Philippine Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
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 ...
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
19th Century, French Faience Enameled Chinoiserie Table Top Cabinet
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th Century, French Faience Enameled Chinoiserie Table Top Cabinet. A very fine french enameled cabinet with chinoiserie decoration to the exterior and a white enamel to interior. G...
Category
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Bronze
Italian Mid-Century Modern Silver Plate Owl Money Bank
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Vintage Money Bank of an Owl in Italian Silver Plate.
This charming money bank comes in two parts that is easily opened. This bank is very functiona...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Silver Plate
French Salesman's Sample Of A Chest
Located in Tampa, FL
A turn of the century French salesman's sample of a chest in the bamboo style with a marble top. Circa 1900 to 1915. Three handles missing.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Marble
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
Carl Auböck Model #5617 'Peanut' Brass Figurine Keyring
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck model #5617 'Peanut' brass figurine keyring. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural object is hand fabricated in polished brass.
Price is per ite...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Brass
Antique Miniature English Mahogany Bow Front Hepplewhite Chest - Circa 1820's
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Antique Miniature Commode. English, Mahogany, Bow Front, circa 1820's in a Hepplewhite Style. 14.5" W x 7.75" D x 13.75"H. Good antique condi...
Category
Early 19th Century English Hepplewhite Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Mahogany
Jim Rose Legacy Collection - Chest of Drawers, Solid Cast Iron Miniature
By Jim Rose
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...
Category
Early 2000s American Folk Art Models and Miniatures
Materials
Steel
Rock Crystal Butterfly Sculpture on Pink Geode Obelisk Base
Located in Toronto, ON
A stunning decorative mineral specimen, composed of a rock crystal butterfly with brass body, on a pink geode obelisk on black marble base. A beautiful acc...
Category
2010s Brazilian Models and Miniatures
Materials
Quartz, Stone
GUFRAMINI Pratone by Ceretti, Derossi & Rosso - 1stdibs New York
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The mini Pratone® plays with the juxtaposition of a "large-small" proportion by reducing to 7/8 the giant Pratone that was designed in 1972 by Ceretti, Derossi, and Rosso, and exhibited that year at the MoMA as part of the Italy: The New Domestic Landscape exhibition. Just like the original version, the base of the "mini" sculpture shows the writing ‘Pratone’ on one of the sides, and 42 soft stems stretching in different directions complete the radical look of this little icon.
As if in a fairy tale, the Gufram icons have become smaller and have now turned into Guframini®! The most radical Italian design...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Other
GUFRAMINI Miniature Cactus by Drocco & Mello - 1stdibs New York
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The miniature Cactus, one of the radical design symbols par excellence. Gufram offers its fans a version identical to the original designed by Drocco and Mello in 1972. The mini mold is perfectly identical to the full-scale design and shows 2165 dimpled areas that decorate the stem and the arms of this otherworldly coat rack. The color was obtained by carefully studying the original green color to reproduce it, giving design enthusiasts a chance to own, albeit in a reduced version, a limited-edition design piece that is now sold out.
As if in a fairy tale, the Gufram icons have become smaller and have now turned into Guframini! The most radical Italian design...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Other
Rose Quartz Crane Pair Sculpture on Rock Crystal and Black Marble Mineral Base
Located in Toronto, ON
A beautiful hand carved semi precious rose quartz stone crane pair, with carnelian beaks, fluorite crests, and brass legs. The pair of cranes are mounted on a rock crystal quartz min...
Category
2010s Brazilian Models and Miniatures
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Quartz
Rose Quartz Hummingbird Pair Sculpture on Rock Crystal and Marble Mineral Base
Located in Toronto, ON
A beautiful hand carved semi precious rose quartz stone hummingbird pair, with brass beak and feet, mounted on a rock crystal quartz and green marble...
Category
2010s Brazilian Models and Miniatures
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Quartz
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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