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Models and Miniatures For Sale
Period: Mid-20th Century
Period: 1960s
Miniature Maison Jansen Style Italian Brass Swan Rack
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1960s Brass Italian miniature Maison Jansen style swann rack. Good for napkins, papers, mail, etc.
Category
1960s Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Stylized Cat Door Stop in the Style of Walter Von Neesen
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous screeching black cat door stop in iron & steel. Stylized in the manner of Walter Von Neesen for Chase. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear.
Category
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Steel, Iron
"Penthouse, " Perfume Group by Lelong in Art Deco Box, Unusually Fine Condition
By Lucien Lelong
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Although the perfume industry in France and America embraced the new streamlined and geometric styles of the 1920s and 30s -- which we would call Art Deco tod...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Glass
Antique Polar Bear Cub in Silver Plate on Quartz Rock
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Vintage Polar Bear Sculpture.
An arctic sculpture of a polar bear on an iceberg. The polar bear is well made, silver plated and the iceberg is made of...
Category
1930s British Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Quartz, Silver Plate
Rare, Petite Vintage French Geometric School House Molds
Located in Houston, TX
Circa 1930s. Zinc molds from French school house. Set of six molds. These are rare and unusually petite versions of school house shape molds. The rectangular mold featured in this pi...
Category
1930s French Arts and Crafts Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Zinc
Northern Thailand Teak Wood Architectural House Model
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-565 hand crafted teak Indonesian house model.
Category
1950s Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Hardwood
Framed Nautical Flag by Dettra
Located in Norwell, MA
Linen maritime flag with sturdy canvas hoist and stitched panels of yellow and blue. The hoist is stamped Dettra Flag Company Incorporated. This is a US Navy signal for number FIVE, ...
Category
1940s North American Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Cotton
Vintage Dental Model of Mouth with Braces in Original Box by Columbia Dentoforms
Located in New York, NY
A vintage 1960/70s teaching dental model of a mouth with braces by noted company Columbia Dentoforms. Columbia Dentoforms has been making teaching models ...
Category
1960s North American Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Chrome
Antique Butchery Decoration of a Pottery Ox
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Butchery Decoration of a Pottery Ox
A large statue of an ox made of painted pottery. It was used as shop window decoration in a German butchery. The statue was manufactured ...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Rustic Models and Miniatures
Materials
Clay
Model of the American Merchant Ship “United States Victory”
Located in Norwell, MA
Professionally built model of the American merchant ship “United States Victory”. The model has masts, booms, hatches, super structure, bitts, cleats, ri...
Category
1940s North American Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Six Foot Model of the Titanic
Located in Norwell, MA
Fine cased model of the white star liner “Titanic”. Well executed model of the classic and famous four stack liner. Details include lifeboats, cargo booms, skylights, cabins, railing...
Category
1950s North American Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Three-Dimensional Midcentury Italian Wall Plaster Didactic Anatomical, 1950s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian midcentury three-dimensional didactic anatomical panel in plaster with Antonio Vallardi Milano label, Italy 1950s
Please note that the item is original of the period and t...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Plaster, Wood
Ship model of Brig Pilgrim by Hitchcock
Located in Norwell, MA
Plank on frame model of the American brig "Pilgrim" by William Hitchcock. This is an early model by this highly regarded builder, Circa 1965. The hull is built admiralty style with e...
Category
1960s North American Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Vintage Virginia Metal Crafters 1948 Brass Butterfly Bush Leaf Dish
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful brass butterfly bush leaf dish by Virginia Metal Crafters. It is one of a series of botanical leaf sculptures designed by artist Oskar Hansen....
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Brass
Somso Anatomical Horse Model, 1950s
By Somso
Located in Antwerp, BE
Somso anatomical horse model - zoology model - veterinary model.
This vintage school model - educational model
dates circa 1950s and is made of plaster ...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Plaster, Wood
Mid-Century Spanish Carved Armada Style Model Ship the "Fragata Espanola, 1780"
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant and majestic frigate model was crafted in Spain, circa 1950. Named "Frigata Espana," the large naval sailboat sits on an integral wooden base decorated with a small plaque which reads "Frigata Espana Ano 1780." The main boat itself features authentic and unique details including many string ringings, spare boats, hanging netting, a steering wheel, and two anchors. The piece of maritime art is in excellent condition commensurate with age and use, and has a hand painted finish throughout, with the body of the ship painted black and gold details adorning the several guns on either side of the ship. The billowing sails have brown vertical stripes and feature a large crest composed of a double-headed eagle, a crown, and a smaller crest on the chest of the eagle. The model vessel would resonate with sailors or other seafaring enthusiasts.
There is evidence that this ship was one of the Spanish ships that fought in the battle of Cape St. Vincent, which took place off the southern coast of Portugal on January 16, 1780 during the American Revolutionary War. It was one of the opening battles of the Anglo-Spanish War, as part of the French Revolutionary...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Models and Miniatures
Materials
Fabric, Wood, String
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
Rare Yankee One Design Class Blueprint
Located in Norwell, MA
Incredibly rare original blueprint for the "Yankee One Design Class". This is the sail plan drawn at the one half inch equals to one foot. The plan s...
Category
1930s North American Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Paper
Scale Model of the Short Brothers Flying Boat the Golden Hind
Located in London, GB
Scale model of the Short Brothers S.26 G-Class flying boat G-AFCI the Golden Hind.
The Short S.26 G-class was a large transport flying boat designed an...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Models and Miniatures
Materials
Aluminum
Early 20th century clockwork Automaton Diorama
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century clockwork Automaton Diorama
A truly wonderful example of an early 20th Century Dutch clockwork automaton diorama. The animation takes place after both clockwork me...
Category
1930s Dutch Victorian Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Ronson USA 1934 Art Deco Black Lacquered Rondette Desk Lighter in Stainless Stee
Located in Miami, FL
A stainless steel lighter designed by Ronson.
Very beautiful desk Rondette lighter, created in New Jersey United States by The Ronson Co. during the art deco period, back in the 1934. This is a very unusual lighter designed with wonderful geometric patterns and crafted in solid steel with a central round body set upon two smaller cylindrical feet. Embellished with black lacquer, creating a great contrast with the base polished steel. Extremely well made and solid construction with very nice care and attention to all details. This surely is a very decorative piece and a great conversation item in gorgeous and exceptional preserved condition.
Weight: 104.9 Grams, (67.24 Dwt).
Measurements: 66 mm by 21 mm by 82 mm (2.59 x 0.83 x 3.23 Inches).
Marks: Stamped with the maker's mark and signed, "RONSON US PAT.RE.NO.19023 RONSON RONDETTE ART METAL WKS INC NEWARK NJ US PAT.RE.NO.19023".
The Ronson lighter company started as The Art Metal Works in 1897 and was incorporated on July 20, 1898, by Max Hecht, Louis Vincent Aronson and Leopold Herzig, in Newark, New Jersey. Louis V. Aronson was a huge creative driving force for the company; and, with a few business adjustments, including the addition of Alexander...
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Mid-Century Modern 1950s Dutch Wooden Scientific Molecule Atomic Sculpture Model
Located in Haarlem, NL
Very decorative large vintage 1950s lacquered wooden scale model of a molecule with atoms, probably once used in science class.
This large molecular model consists of 32 atoms (woode...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Pine
Mid Century Industrial Cast Aluminium Set of Left Size 9 Men Rubber Boot Moulds
Located in Haarlem, NL
Nice decorative 1950s industrial cast aluminium industrial set of two left rubber boot moulds in size 9 men. They are not solid all the way but still very thick and heavy.
Both stam...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Models and Miniatures
Materials
Aluminum
Charming Miniature Seating Group in Bauhaus Style from the 1930s-1940s
By Bauhaus
Located in Knivsta, SE
Charming miniature seating group in aluminium and with a table top in teak. Manufactured during the 1930s-1940s in period-typical Bauhaus style.
Measure: The whole group, arranged l...
Category
1930s European Bauhaus Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Aluminum
US Air Force Aluminum Airplane Model Wooden Base, 1970s Italy
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Scaled model of the a US Air Force airplane. made of aluminum with a wooden base. A nice sculpture for every living room or desktop. Use it at as a Pictur...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
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
Rollglobus 'Rollable Globe' by Austrian Geographer Robert Haardt
Located in Vienna, AT
For sale is an original Austrian "Rollglobus" (rollable globe). It was produced in Austria in the 1950s and designed after the system of Austrian Geographer Robert Haardt. The little...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Models and Miniatures
Materials
Plastic, Paper
Half Model
Located in Norwell, MA
Exceptional half model of an American sailing yacht. Beautifully carved hull with a rich dark patina. Large scale, quite beamy but still sleek. Mounted to an original backboard. This...
Category
1930s North American Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Barometer Weather Station Mid-Century Modern, 1960s
Located in Wien, AT
Barometer weather station Mid-Century Modern, 1960s
Original condition
it is working.
Category
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Brass
Vintage 1950s Tommy Gun Movie Prop Theatrical Toy Weapon
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Measures: L 32.5 x W 8 x Thk 6 in.
Category
1950s American Industrial Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
Classic Antique Yacht Model
Located in Norwell, MA
Antique model of the cabin cruiser “Waco”. Planked hull and deck. Great cabin work with portholes, flag, helm, benches, etc. Classic yacht model with great character. Big and beautif...
Category
1940s North American Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Miniature Prototype "Sole" Table & Chairs Set by Piero Fornasetti
Located in New York, NY
Rare and spectacular set of Miniature Prototype Table and Chairs by Piero Fornasetti, Italy circa 1970's. The chairs are stamped 'Fornasetti Milano' ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Empire State Building Souvenir Metal Money Box Piggy Bank Vintage, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Gorgeous vintage metal money bank. Made of copper metal, this collectible bank, in the shape of New York’s Empire State Building, stands 7 5/8” tall. Nice addition to any collection,...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
Midcentury French Anatomical Medical Teaching Display, circa 1950
Located in San Francisco, CA
About
A midcentury French anatomical medical teaching device of the human body. The organs and muscles are numbered and the skull has Roman numerals. One glass eye. The piece has re...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Plastic, Wood
Bronze Waterline Model of the Submarine HMS Finwhale
Located in London, GB
A bronze waterline model of the Royal Navy porpoise-class submarine HMS Finwhale (SO5).
HMS Finwhale (S05) was the fifth Porpoise-class submarine of the Royal Navy. She was launched on 21 July 1959 and first commissioned on 19 August 1960. During her first commission she went further under the ice than any other submarine at the time. She was recommissioned on 27 January 1964. In March 1965 on her second Arctic patrol she further eclipsed her first ice patrol, penetrating 95 miles into the ice.
The Porpoise class was an eight-boat class of diesel-electric submarines operated by the Royal Navy. This class was originally designated patrol submarines, then attack. They were the first conventional British submarines to be built after the end of World War II. Their design was, in many ways, influenced by the German World War...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Models and Miniatures
Materials
Bronze
1930s Cast Saving Pig / Money Box Made by Swedish Gold Smith Olof W. Nilsson
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Absolutely beautiful and unique saving pig / money box made by Swedish gold smith Olof W. Nilsson in Kristianstad Sweden in the 1930s.
This money box is beautifully detailed shaped ...
Category
1930s Swedish Other Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
Scale Model of a Dutch Lee Boarder
Located in Norwell, MA
Very fine scale model of a Dutch Lee boarder. With mahogany deck and cabin, launch, spars, grab rails, etc. Details include rope coils, stove pipes, skylights, winch, chain, anchors,...
Category
1960s North American Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Vintage Pair Ceramic High Heels Shoe Walter Bosse Era, Austria, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This offer is for a pair of ceramic high heels, an exceptional piece made in Austria during the Bosse era in the 1960s. They are glazed in typical midcentury colors of yellow and tur...
Category
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Ceramic
Ditidaht/Nuu-chah-nulth Totem by Raymond Williams
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
(1933-1988) This finely crafted wood totem pole is by Ditidaht/Nuu-Chah-Nulth master carver Raymond Williams, the father of the current generation of William's carvers. The carved totem pole features and eagle, frog, and an orca. Signed on back. Also marked "hand carved Indian made from the Ye Olde Curiosity Shoppe, Seattle, WA 1899." 19"H x 5"
Raymond Williams was the son of Sam Williams...
Category
1950s Canadian Native American Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Cedar
Model of the Juan Sebastian de Elcano
Located in Norwell, MA
Scale model of the Spanish navy training ship Juan Sebastian de Elcano. Model is Circa 1940 and has cracking paint. Rigged with a full suit of sails that are aged and stained. Distre...
Category
1940s North American Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Vintage Decorative Snow Shoes Chalet Prop
Located in London, GB
A pair of vintage unusual snow shoes, with wooden surrounds and sprung string design.
France, circa 1930s.
Good vintage condition, but for use as a prop only we would suggest.
...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Red Metal Body Track Rail Race Car, Circa 1952
Located in London, GB
Fabulous scratch built model race car, circa 1952. A track car, such as this one, raced on the surface of a board track usually consisting of 4-6 lanes...
Category
1950s British Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Large Mid-Century French Georgio Armani Faux Tortoise Shell Glass Case Factice
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This very large mid-twentieth century French faux tortoise shell glass case factice features a pair of large wire rim glasses. Both the case and glasses are marked Georgio Armani. Th...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wire
Pair of Mid-Century Folk Art Leather and Paper Mache Big Cat Figures
Located in Charleston, SC
For your consideration we have 2 mid-20th century era “big cat” leather wrapped animals. One being a panther who seems to be slowly approaching ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Folk Art Models and Miniatures
Materials
Leather, Paint, Parchment Paper
Midcentury Kids Mechanical Pedal Car, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
In good original condition
No damages
Fully functional
For kids.
Category
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Steel
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
Eskimo Model Kayak, Wood Covered with Seal Skin, Lined with Bone
Located in Leuven , BE
What makes this model so special is that all the hunting devices are still present: spears, harpoons, spear thrower, wood float board, and bladder, paddles and other equipment used for seal hunting. Please note how well these are made in a stunning combination of wood and bone and lashed on deck under bone and sinew spear securers. Despite the kayak frame...
Category
1930s American Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Animal Skin, Wood
Scale Model of the Clipper Ship Flying Cloud
Located in Norwell, MA
1930’s Era ship model of the Boston built American clipper ship “Flying Cloud”. This is a well-executed model from the 1930s. the carved wood hull has a scri...
Category
1930s North American Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Large 2" Live Steam Traction Engine by Dawkins West Wickham
Located in Eindhoven, NL
A large live steam 2” scale model traction engine steam tractor in red livery and brass coat of arms. Produced by Dawkins West Wickham.
The tract...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Models and Miniatures
Materials
Steel
Large Live Steam Traction Engine
Located in Eindhoven, NL
A large live steam 2” scale model traction engine steam tractor in brown livery and brass coat of arms.
The tractor exudes real craftsmanship and i...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Models and Miniatures
Materials
Steel
Master Built Cased Cutty Sark Scale Model
Located in Peekskill, NY
The clipper ship Cutty Sark was an icon of design in 1869 and still remains a model builders favorite. I remember as a child my father building the same shi...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Pair of Hollywood Regency Brass Cranes
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Hollywood Regency brass cranes. These stunning midcentury brass crane statues are well detailed and make great decorative accessories. Grea...
Category
1960s Unknown Hollywood Regency Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Silver & Green Aluminum Christmas Tree, "Starlite" by Revlis
Located in Buffalo, NY
Seldom seen Mid Century Modern silver & green over 7' Aluminum christmas tree."STARLITE" by Revlis. Lush and full!. You will see 100 vintage s...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Aluminum
French Large Model of Eric Tabarly's Pen Duick Sailboat in Varnished Wood
Located in Sofia, BG
Very large model of Eric Tabarly's Pen Duick sailboat in varnished wood and textile in very good condition. Lovely piece which could be a great accent in any kind of interior.
Franc...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Models and Miniatures
Materials
Textile, Wood
Ceramic Easter Egg from Atelier Madoura, circa 1960s
By Madoura
Located in London, GB
Vintage ceramic egg figure from Atelier Madoura, Vallauris, France (circa 1960s). This egg-sized ceramic figure is painted with a stylized suited man w...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Ceramic
Big Size French Georgio Armani Glasses Tortoise Shell Case
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this very large mid-twentieth century French faux tortoise shell glass case factice features a pair of large wire rim glasses. Both the case and glasses are marked Georgio Armani...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Glass
Detailed Owner’s Model or Shipyard Model of a Double Ended Harbour Launch
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A detailed owner’s model or shipyard model of a double ended harbour launch, painted pale blue, the coach house with eight portholes, fitted with port and starboard lights...
Category
1940s English Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Aluminum Mannequin Torso Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Made out of a material far more interesting than your standard dress form, this oddly unique, mannequin torso is both playful and sleek. A true stateme...
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Aluminum
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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