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Models and Miniatures For Sale
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Style: Rococo
Unique Bronze Design of the Ball Fountain from Nuremberg by Günther Rossow
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Bronze design of the famous ball fountain from Nuremberg by sculptor Günther Rossow. Günter Rossow (*1913 Deutsch Krone / West Pomerania †1992 Marktre...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures

Materials

Bronze

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 ...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures

Materials

Brass, Copper

Compulsion Gallery Pewter Jaguar 1955-1959 Edition Mark i Car Must See Pictures
By Jaguar Cars Ltd.
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage Compulsion Gallery Pewter model of a Jaguar Mark I made in 1955-1959 This is one of the sleekest and most elegant cars ever made, it was produced during 1955-1959, can you imagine post war Britain...
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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures

Materials

Pewter

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...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures

Materials

Ceramic

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 b...
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2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures

Materials

Ceramic

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...
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2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures

Materials

Ceramic

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 b...
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2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures

Materials

Ceramic

Midcentury Kids Mechanical Pedal Car, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
In good original condition No damages Fully functional For kids.
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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 ...
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures

Materials

Plaster, Wood

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...
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2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures

Materials

Ceramic

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 b...
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2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures

Materials

Ceramic

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...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures

Materials

Aluminum

Ceramic Peacock Bird Sculpture with Flowers in Blue, Yellow and Green
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A pretty brightly painted ceramic sculpture of a peacock. This piece depicts a bird with bright blue yellow and green features, perched upon a tree stump ...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Ceramic Easter Egg from Atelier Madoura, circa 1960s
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...
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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...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures

Materials

Glass

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...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures

Materials

Aluminum

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 b...
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2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures

Materials

Ceramic

Two Painted Cast Iron Antique Car Door Stops or Book Ends
By Sexton
Located in Nova Scotia, NS
This fabulous pair of painted cast iron antique cars can be used as door stops, book ends, or shelf décor. One is a red, early Model T Ford with gold and ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures

Materials

Metal, Iron

FTR Copper Rotary Dial Table / Desk Telephone
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a FTR table rotary dial telephone. It’s case is made of copper and the handset is made of Bakelite. The rotary dial and handle are made of brass. T...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures

Materials

Brass, Copper

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 b...
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2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures

Materials

Ceramic

Metal Munich TV Television Tower Scale Design Model, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Scaled model of the Munich television tower. Hand-spun in metal. A nice architectural sculpture for every living or mans room.
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures

Materials

Metal

Wooden 19th Century Polychrome Sculpture Of A Medieval Tower
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
An early 19th century hand carved and painted sculpture of a medieval tower in wood.
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1790s Belgian Rococo Antique Models and Miniatures

Materials

Hardwood

Jere Sailboat Model Signed and Dated 1979
Located in New York, NY
Large and impressive sailboat model by Jere, signed and dated ( Jere 1976 ). This example can be displayed as a freestanding objet, or can be mounted on...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wrought Iron

Three-Dimensional Midcentury Anatomical Wall Plaster Sculpture, Germany, 1950s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Midcentury three-dimensional anatomical plaster painting, provenance Hygiene Museum Dresden with museum sticker label, Germany 1950s. Please note tha...
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures

Materials

Plaster, Wood

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 b...
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2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures

Materials

Ceramic

Cini Boeri Model 'Maquette of "Casa Alla Maddalena" Sassari, Italy, 1966/67
Located in Sacile, PN
Model of Cini Boeri, Casa alla Maddalena, Punta Cannone, La Maddalena, Sassari, 1966-1967 This house is perfectly adapted to the steep slope of the lan...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures

Materials

Cork, Paper

Vintage Tin Etain Zinn Pewter, Bar Scene, 1970s
By Etaind'art
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very rare large Pewter bar scene. Signed Tin Etain Zinn Pewter, several figures and furniture in a bar. Standing on a oak base. 1970s Dutch.  
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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures

Materials

Pewter

Cased Architectural Model with House and Property
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A fine detailed model diorama made for a potential client possibly in Florida or California. A white washed four part house with gable roofs, and an openwork frame for the lanai cove...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures

Materials

Lucite

Brass Nuremberg Tv Television Tower Scale Design Model, 1980s, German
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Scaled model of the Nuremberg television tower. Hand-spun in brass with a nice wooden base. A nice architectural sculpture for every living or man’s room.
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1980s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures

Materials

Brass

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...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures

Materials

Brass

X Large Leather Rhinoceros Footstool Dimitri Omersa Abercrombie & Fitch, 70's
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Vintage XL leather rhinoceros decorative footstool designed by Dimitri Omersa for Abercrombie and Fitch, circa 1960s is hand-stitched and features aged leather. This Charming fellow is huge-much bigger than I expected. It measures 20" T x 45" L x 10" D and the seat height is 16" T. The horn, tail, and eyes are intact. The vintage leather footstool...
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1970s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures

Materials

Leather

Carl Auböck Model #5663 'Shell' Brass Figurine Keyring
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Aubo¨ck model #5663 'Shell' brass figurine keyring. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural object is hand fabricated in polished brass. Price is per item...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures

Materials

Brass

Carl Auböck Model #7151 'Anchor' Brass Figurine Keyring
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck Model #7151 brass figurine keyring. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural object is hand fabricated in polished brass. Price is per item. Other Aubock keyrings...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century French Antique Machines Collage Composition
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Early 20th century French antique collage composition. Images of different machine's models. By unknown artist. In original condition, with minor w...
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Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Metal Toronto Tower Scale Design Models, Vintage Canada
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Scaled model of the Toronto tower. A nice architectural sculpture for every living room or desktop.
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1980s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Trunk Jewelry Box in Mahogany by Tommaso Barbi Per Bottega Gadda-Mi
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Small trunk from the 1960s in mahogany used as a jewelery box About Tommaso Barbi Tommaso Barbi is an Italian Postwar & Contemporary artist who was born in the 20th Century. T...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures

Materials

Mahogany

French 19th Century Rococo Style Miniature Painted Cabinet with Arching Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Rococo style miniature painted cabinet from the 19th century, with arching top, open shelves and two doors. Created in France during the 19th century, this miniature cabinet will make for a great decorative addition to any child's room! Featuring an arching cornice sitting above open shelves, the cabinet showcases two petite doors in its lower section. Painted in blue accented with gilt highlights, this miniature 19th century French Rococo style cabinet...
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19th Century French Rococo Antique Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Set of Three Antique Metal Cast for Chocolate Figures, circa 1930
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
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...
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1930s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures

Materials

Metal

Italian Vintage Toy for Girl Carriage with Horse
Located in Milano, IT
Nice vintage Italian toy of the 50's for girl, of Italian manufacture. The toy is a pretty carriage with its horse attached for little girl, the carriage still has working its pedals...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures

Materials

Steel

Carl Auböck Model #5607 'Elephant' Brass Figurine Keyring
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck model #5607 'Elephant' brass figurine keyring. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural object is hand fabricated in polished brass. Price is per i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures

Materials

Brass

Bronze and Bamboo Handle Flower Pot Cactus Gardening Tool Set, German, 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful tool set from the 1950s. This unique object, is made of bronze with bamboo, was traditionally a cactus gardening tool set. A nice original ...
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Set of 4 Mysterious Falcon Brass and Wood
Located in Pasadena, CA
A set of rare, collectible brass, wood and cork maybe pool table accessories in the shape of falcon talons.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures

Materials

Brass

Ceramic Easter Egg from Atelier Madoura 'circa 1960s'
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...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures

Materials

Ceramic

Early 20th Century French Antique Machines Collage Composition
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Early 20th century French antique collage composition. Images of different machine's models. By unknown artist. In original condition, with minor w...
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Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Carl Auböck Model #5615 'Star' Solid Brass Keyring with Signature
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck Model #5615 'Star' solid brass keyring with signature. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural object is hand fabricate...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures

Materials

Brass

Leonardo da Vinci Helicopter Model by Renown Italian Model Maker Giovanni Sacchi
Located in Weesp, NL
Beautiful Leonardo da Vinci helicopter model made by Italy's renown model maker Giovanni Sacchi. This particular model was a gift to Paolo Viti during...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures

Materials

Rope, Olive, Paper

Colorful Set of Wooden Toy Cubes
By ZABO
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This colorful set of wooden toy cubes is marked ZABO. They can be dated in the 1970s, they were used in a nursery school. These cubes are very decorati...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Pair of Salterini Iron Peacock Salesman Sample Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Phenomenal pair of miniature wrought iron peacock chairs designed by John Salterini. This diminutive set of doll size chairs were made as sa...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures

Materials

Iron

Italian 1950s Wicker Half Bust Mannequin
Located in Milan, IT
Italian 1950s wicker half bust mannequin.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wicker

Vintage Design Patent Mack Trucks Bull Dog Figurine, Statue, Animal Sculpture
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Design Patent Mack trucks bull dog figurine, statue, animal sculpture. Silvered Bronze Bull Dog mounted on a wooden Base. Marked Mack, 87931, Desi...
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures

Materials

Bronze

Karl Nissan Sculpture, circa 1986
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Sculpture by the artist Karl Nissan, circa 1986. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
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1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Robert Brendel's Botanical Model "Juniperus", Germany 1900s
Located in Naples, IT
Rare Botanical Model produced in Germany in 1960 Mod. "Juniperus" N.49 , by R.Brendel & Co, this delightful botanical model depicts a moss plant, is made of...
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1890s German Mid-Century Modern Antique Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood, Paper

City of Stuttgart TV Television Tower Scale Design Model, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Scaled model of the Stuttgart television tower. Hand-spun in brass. A nice architectural sculpture for every living or men’s room. Some scratches and a nice ...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures

Materials

Brass

Large Antique Advertisement Wristwatch of the Swiss Watchmaker "Certina"
Located in Hamburg, DE
Very rare and old advertisement of the Swiss watchmaker "Certina". The large advertisement is designed in the form of a wristwatch and is fully funct...
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Mid-19th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Antique Models and Miniatures

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Brass, Stainless Steel

Bronze Vienes Miniature enamel
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Bronze Vienes miniature living room set Miniature with enamel Origin France Circa 1930 Materials Bronze and enamel in perfect condition Rococo style 7 pi...
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1930s Austrian Rococo Vintage Models and Miniatures

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Bronze, Enamel

Carl Auböck Model #5735 Brass Foot Figurine Keyring
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck model #5735 brass foot figurine keyring. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural object is hand fabricated in polished brass. Price is per item. O...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures

Materials

Brass

Dutch Rococo Marquetry Miniature Desk
Located in Essex, MA
With curved lid opening to a fitted interior with three drawers below and bracket feet. Beautifully crafted in a bombe form. Much time and skill went into making this piece. Sometime...
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1740s Dutch Rococo Antique Models and Miniatures

Materials

Walnut

Set of Five Carl Auböck Brass Figurine Keyrings
Located in Glendale, CA
Set of four Carl Auböck brass figurine keyrings. Includes model #4500 'Pig', model #5607 'Donkey', model #5663 'Shell', model #5734 'Hand and model #7151 'Anchor'. Designed in the 1...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures

Materials

Brass

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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