Models and Miniatures
Late 20th Century Unknown Other Models and Miniatures
Wood
Early 20th Century French Models and Miniatures
Iron
Early 20th Century European Hollywood Regency Models and Miniatures
Metal
1910s British Hollywood Regency Vintage Models and Miniatures
Metal, Aluminum, Berlin Iron, Brass, Bronze, Cut Steel, Foil, Iron, Nick...
1920s North American Vintage Models and Miniatures
Wood
1920s British Victorian Vintage Models and Miniatures
Pine
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Models and Miniatures
Silver
Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Models and Miniatures
Shell, Wood
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Models and Miniatures
Metal
Early 20th Century American Models and Miniatures
Bronze, Iron
Late 20th Century German Modern Models and Miniatures
Metal
1920s North American Vintage Models and Miniatures
Wood
Late 20th Century American Folk Art Models and Miniatures
Cedar
Early 20th Century Danish Other Models and Miniatures
Brass
1980s American Vintage Models and Miniatures
Plastic, Plaster
Late 20th Century American Rustic Models and Miniatures
Brass
1970s North American Vintage Models and Miniatures
Wood
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures
Crystal
Early 20th Century English Models and Miniatures
Porcelain
Late 20th Century American Models and Miniatures
Glass, Bentwood
1990s English Models and Miniatures
Gold
Early 1900s English Antique Models and Miniatures
Cork
1920s Austrian Vintage Models and Miniatures
Fruitwood
1980s North American Vintage Models and Miniatures
Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures
Marble
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures
Aluminum
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Models and Miniatures
Sterling Silver
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures
Metal
1990s European Modern Models and Miniatures
Brass
1980s Russian Vintage Models and Miniatures
Metal
Late 20th Century American Models and Miniatures
Ceramic
Early 20th Century American Classical Models and Miniatures
Wood, Glass
Early 20th Century Industrial Models and Miniatures
Beech, Maple
1980s American Native American Vintage Models and Miniatures
Cedar
Early 20th Century American Industrial Models and Miniatures
Wood, Plaster
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures
Silver, Sterling Silver
1990s European Modern Models and Miniatures
Aluminum
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Models and Miniatures
Brass
Late 20th Century Art Deco Models and Miniatures
Metal
1970s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures
Acrylic, Oak
1980s North American Victorian Vintage Models and Miniatures
Brass
Early 20th Century German Edwardian Models and Miniatures
Carrara Marble
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Models and Miniatures
Metal
1990s Italian Other Models and Miniatures
Sterling Silver
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures
Metal, Aluminum, Steel
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Models and Miniatures
Enamel
Early 1900s British Folk Art Antique Models and Miniatures
Pine
Early 20th Century Italian Rustic Models and Miniatures
Copper, Brass
Early 20th Century Dutch Models and Miniatures
Wood
Late 20th Century Chinese Qing Models and Miniatures
Rosewood
Early 20th Century French Models and Miniatures
Leather, Wood
1920s North American Vintage Models and Miniatures
Wood
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Models and Miniatures
Metal
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures
Metal
Late 20th Century American Models and Miniatures
Plastic
Early 1900s Italian Hollywood Regency Antique Models and Miniatures
Metal, Aluminum, Berlin Iron, Brass, Bronze, Cut Steel, Foil, Iron, Nick...
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Models and Miniatures
Stone, Metal
Early 1900s Antique Models and Miniatures
Wood
Late 20th Century Models and Miniatures
Chrome
1920s British Folk Art Vintage Models and Miniatures
Wood
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.