Models and Miniatures
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Models and Miniatures
Porcelain
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Models and Miniatures
Metal, Bronze
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures
Plastic, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Models and Miniatures
Porcelain
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures
Iron
1970s Italian Other Vintage Models and Miniatures
Marble, Sterling Silver
1890s British Art Deco Antique Models and Miniatures
Bronze
Late 18th Century German Louis XVI Antique Models and Miniatures
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Other Models and Miniatures
Leather
1910s British Hollywood Regency Vintage Models and Miniatures
Metal, Aluminum, Berlin Iron, Brass, Bronze, Cut Steel, Foil, Iron, Nick...
21st Century and Contemporary British Models and Miniatures
Aluminum
19th Century Swedish Antique Models and Miniatures
Wood
2010s Unknown Models and Miniatures
Linen
Mid-19th Century Danish Modern Antique Models and Miniatures
Hardwood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures
Lucite
Early 20th Century Industrial Models and Miniatures
Maple
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures
Steel
18th Century Antique Models and Miniatures
Wood, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures
Brass
1950s American Industrial Vintage Models and Miniatures
Metal
2010s Italian Baroque Models and Miniatures
Marble, Sterling Silver
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures
Metal
Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Antique Models and Miniatures
Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century American Victorian Models and Miniatures
Brass
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Models and Miniatures
Metal, Brass
Late 19th Century German Industrial Antique Models and Miniatures
Paper
Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Models and Miniatures
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century European Industrial Models and Miniatures
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures
Cork, Paper
Mid-20th Century European Models and Miniatures
Aluminum
19th Century Italian Gothic Antique Models and Miniatures
Carrara Marble
1980s Vintage Models and Miniatures
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Models and Miniatures
Foam
1870s Italian Other Antique Models and Miniatures
Wood
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Models and Miniatures
Metal
2010s Unknown Models and Miniatures
Linen
19th Century Grand Tour Antique Models and Miniatures
Bronze
1940s Italian Grand Tour Vintage Models and Miniatures
Carrara Marble
1990s European Modern Models and Miniatures
Brass
1960s North American Vintage Models and Miniatures
Wood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures
Plastic
20th Century Italian British Colonial Models and Miniatures
Brass
Late 18th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Models and Miniatures
Brass
Early 20th Century Dutch Models and Miniatures
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Models and Miniatures
Metal
1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Models and Miniatures
Crystal
Mid-20th Century English Models and Miniatures
Brass, Copper, Steel
Late 19th Century French Baroque Antique Models and Miniatures
Nutwood, Walnut
1920s British Edwardian Vintage Models and Miniatures
Walnut
19th Century French Antique Models and Miniatures
Fruitwood
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Models and Miniatures
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Models and Miniatures
Stone, Metal
19th Century British Victorian Antique Models and Miniatures
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Models and Miniatures
Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary Hungarian Other Models and Miniatures
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures
Metal
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Models and Miniatures
Mahogany
Late 20th Century Models and Miniatures
Porcelain, Resin, Wood
Early 1900s English Country Antique Models and Miniatures
Brass
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures
Plastic
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.