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Models and Miniatures For Sale
White Rustic Glazed Bandini Art Deco Fauns circa 1938 for Zaccagnini
By Urbano Zaccagnini, Mario Bandini
Located in Melbourne, AU
A pair of cherubic fauns, playing music. One sports a cupid's bow in one hand and blows a conch Horn. A quiver of cupid's arrows lies at his feet. The second faun accompanies on a ba...
Category
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Terracotta
Artificial Smoked Parma Ham Country Kitchen Folk Art Decoration Vintage 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A vintage Belgium Decorative Item nice to display in your country style home or kitchen. Found at an Estate Sale in Brussels, Belgium.
Category
1950s Belgian Folk Art Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Plastic, Rubber
Antique Wooden Carved Sculpture of a Folksy Countrywoman
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Wooden Carved Sculpture of a Folksy Countrywoman
A large traditional Black Forest style woodcarving of a farmer´s wife. Hand carved in Germany around 1920. A great addition ...
Category
Early 20th Century German Black Forest Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wool
Sofa set for dolls, functionalism, 1920s
Located in Praha, CZ
Original found condition
sofa dimensions: 25x12x12 cm
armchair dimensions: 12x10x9 cm
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Models and Miniatures
Materials
Chrome
Black Colored Metal TV Television Tower of Nuremberg Scale Design Model, 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Scaled model of the Nuremberg television tower also called Nuremberg Egg (because of the Design). A nice architectural sculpture for every living or man’s room. Diameter given in dim...
Category
1980s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
Hand-Carved Miniature Temple Model, Early 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
A hand-crafted miniature Buddhist temple in wood, polychromed in gold and red, with finely carved details. Burma (Myanmar), early 20th Century.
The model consists of six detachable...
Category
1920s Burmese Ming Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
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...
Category
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Ceramic
American Country Wooden Train Coach Model
Located in Queens, NY
American Country style (20th Cent) painted wood model of DeWitt Clinton train coach with doll figures (see #037074-companion piece, Stephenson's R...
Category
20th Century American Country Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century Tradesman Sample Buckle Boards Haberdashery Shop
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A pair of early 20th century buckle sample boards, thick card with cord sewn steel buckles and hand numbered in graphite.
Faded green backing paper with a pleasing red boarder, s...
Category
Early 20th Century English Models and Miniatures
Materials
Steel
Three Matchbox Toy Construction Machines by Lesney, England, 1960-70s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Three matchbox construction machine toys; Scammel Heavy Wreck Truck, K12 Hercules Mobile Crane & Case Tractor. All made by Lesney in the 60s-70s. Very good condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century English Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
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
Set of Ten 19th Century English Victorian Brass Chimney Good Luck Shoes or Boots
Located in Haarlem, NL
Four sets and two single pieces of English Victorian brass chimney ornaments or "good luck" shoes.
What a lovely collection of shiny shoes don't you think? Let me tell you a little bit about them,
during the Victorian period in England, it was fashionable to have a pair of "good luck" brass shoes on your mantel (fireplace), they would been given to you as a wedding gift.
Two sets were definitely match stick holders...
Category
Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Brass
Vintage Dental Model of Mouth with Braces in Original Box by Columbia Dentoforms
Located in Montclair, 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
Ariane IV 44lp Rocket Model on 1/20em Scale
Located in Paris, FR
Model Ariane IV 44LP Rocket in resin.
Precise replica on 1/20em scale.
On black base: L 50 x D 50cm.
With descriptive plaque CNES certified.
Category
1980s French Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Resin
Set of 12 Limited Edition Artisan Irish Linen Lips Ornament Pink Red Valentine
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
Set of 12 limited edition artisan irish linen lips ornaments in pinks and valentine’s day reds by Katie Larmour.
This is a luxury box set of artisan made decorative ornaments created with authentic Irish Linen, exclusive to 1stdibs. They are special because they are limited editions from a beautiful mixture of vintage and deadstock fabric in small batches (some even one-of-a-kind) embellished with exquisite copper embroidery and dainty beading.
These novelty miniatures are a unique and quirky gift for Valentine’s Day, perfect for a lover all year round or a treat to oneself, and they definitely tick the box for Christmas tree decorations. They are collectible and can be kept as heirlooms.
Katie Larmour is an acclaimed Northern Irish designer with a studio based in her hometown of Belfast. Known for heritage textiles, her signature use of Irish Linen and original designs have seen her brand make waves in Europe and beyond.
The fabric is 100% pure Irish Linen from a mixture of sustainable sources - vintage, local mill deadstock rolls from one of the last remaining linen mills still active in Ireland today, repurposed antique tablecloths...
Category
2010s Unknown Models and Miniatures
Materials
Linen
2 Iron-Red and Gilt Chinese Miniature Porcelain Vases, Kangxi
Located in Delft, NL
2 iron-red and gilt Chinese miniature porcelain Vases, Kangxi
Kangxi (1662-1722)
The bottles has minuscule chips
The measurements are 4 cm high and 2.7 cm diagonal
The weight i...
Category
Early 18th Century Chinese Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Coastal Glazed Ceramic Monkey
Located in west palm beach, FL
Charming and full of personality, this vintage coastal ceramic monkey figure is a delightful blend of whimsy and craftsmanship. Skillfully hand-glazed with realistic fur textures and...
Category
Late 20th Century American Models and Miniatures
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage American Wood & Metal Architectural Birdhouse
Located in New York, NY
A handmade wooden birdhouse made in a 19th century American vernacular style.
USA, circa 1950.
Age related wear and vintage charm.
Dimensions: 24” L x 18” W x 26” H
Category
1950s American Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Genito-Urinary Anatomical Chart Fritz Frohse
By Nystrom / Frohse Art, Fritz Frohse
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Genito-Urinary Anatomical Chart by Fritz Frohse. Dated 1922. Paper mounted on canvas. Shows wear but still presents very well!
Category
1920s German American Classical Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Canvas, Paper
Vintage Pond Yacht with Makers Badge
Located in Norwell, MA
Fine antique clinker built pond yacht. Expertly planked hull. Canvas covered deck is painted green. Nice suit of linen sails. Fully rigged. Many brass fittings gaff rigged with a fly...
Category
1890s European Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Midcentury Painted Ventriloquist Dummy, circa 1960
Located in San Francisco, CA
About
An original ventriloquist dummy. Painted composite head with movable mouth. Hole in the back for your hand to manipulate the mouth and rotate the head. Fabric clothes, woode...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Composition
Fine Model of the Schooner Yacht America
Located in Norwell, MA
Sleek ship model of the famous Schooner Yacht "America", original winner of the America's Cup in 1851. Planked mahogany deck, stitched linen sails, raked masts, full rigging. Hull is...
Category
Early 2000s North American Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Schafer & Vater White Glazed Drunken Man Dish
By Schafer & Vater
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A delightful and rare antique German porcelain dish or desk stand modelled as a drunken man by Schafer & Vater and dating from around 1890. The figure lies outstretched on a ground w...
Category
1890s German Jugendstil Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Trumpet-Shaped Miniature Brass Candlesticks from, 1830s
Located in Knivsta, SE
A pair of cute trumpet-shaped miniature brass candlesticks in Karl Johan, during the 1830s.
Wear consistent with age and use.
Category
1830s Swedish Karl Johan Antique 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 ...
Category
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Cast Iron Piggy Bank Advertising Wm Moland's Sons Quaker City Hams
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Cast Iron Piggy Bank Advertising Wm Moland's Sons Quaker City Hams
A Great cast iron money box, Pig coin bank.
This a copy of a very desirable and collect...
Category
1950s Folk Art Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Iron
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
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...
Category
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Plaster, Wood
A Rare 19th Century Carved Bamboo Walking Stick Which Extends To A Fishing Rod
Located in Dublin, IE
A very rare 19th Century well figured elegant walking stick which extends to a fishing rod. This unique item is of exceptional quality and finely hand carved with a beautifully shap...
Category
19th Century English Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Bamboo
Set of 9 Luxury Christmas Holiday Ornament Vintage Irish Linen Donuts Doughnuts
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
Set of 9 Limited Edition Artisan Irish Linen Donut ornaments by Katie Larmour
This is a luxury box set of artisan made decorative ornaments created with authentic Irish Linen, exclusive to 1stdibs. They are special because they are limited editions from a beautiful mixture of vintage and deadstock fabric in small batches (some even one-of-a-kind) embellished with exquisite copper embroidery and dainty beading.
These novelty miniatures are a unique and quirky gift, or a treat to oneself, particularly suitable for the holiday season. They are superb decorating a Christmas tree but also work all year round. They are collectible and can be kept as heirlooms.
Katie Larmour is an acclaimed Northern Irish designer with a studio based in her hometown of Belfast. Known for heritage textiles, her signature use of Irish Linen and original designs have seen her brand make waves in Europe and beyond.
The fabric is 100% pure Irish Linen from a mixture of sustainable sources - vintage, local mill deadstock rolls from one of the last remaining linen mills still active in Ireland today, repurposed antique tablecloths...
Category
2010s Unknown Models and Miniatures
Materials
Linen
Dutch Silver Miniature Sweeper and Dustpan by Anne Venema, Sneek
Located in Delft, NL
A Dutch silver miniature sweeper and dustpan by Anne Venema, Sneek
A Dutch silver miniature sweeper and dustpan, both engraved. The dust pan has an eyelet. Marked with the Dutch silver Hallmark "Sord" (before 1906) and silver smith hallmark AV...
Category
Late 19th Century Dutch Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Silver
Cased Ship Model of the Fishing Schooner "Bluenose“ Nova Scotia
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Finely crafted and minutely detailed two masted schooner in wood with a black painted hull and with string rigging, anchors, hatches, boats, barrels and some fine chains. The Scale i...
Category
20th Century North American American Craftsman Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Scale Model Dropleaf Table Salesman Sample c. 1900
Located in Fraser, MI
Representational scale model drop-leaf table.
Plank construction on hinges, turned legs. with plywood crossmembers,
in cherrywood finish.
One plywood crossmember is missing.
Category
Early 1900s Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Cherry
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
Antique Austrian Cast and Cold Painted Bronze Miniatures Cat Figurine Whimsy Lot
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Lot of three ornately cast and cold-painted antique Austrian bronze miniatures of whimsical cats. These highly detailed sculptures date from circa 1900-1920.
Approximate dimensions of figurines: (L/W/H)
Cat Porter/Bell Hop...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Edwardian Models and Miniatures
Materials
Bronze
Locket Type Frame For Photo Reliquary of Embossed Nickel or Silver and Velvet
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Antique frame reliquary of embossed alpaca and velvet used to frame image or religious relic
comes from Andalucia, Spain
It is to hang on the wall and has a door with an iron where...
Category
1890s Spanish Victorian Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Velvet
Italian Antique Grand Tour Bronze Riding Boot Match Holder
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A quality antique Italian Grand Tour bronze boot shaped vesta or match holder dating from 1900. Modeled as a riding boot with a spur strapped to the boot with the body of the boot ac...
Category
Early 1900s Italian Grand Tour Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Bronze
Portrait Miniature a Gentleman, South German, circa 1680
Located in Firenze, IT
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Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included).
A gentleman in silver-studded armo...
Category
Late 17th Century German Baroque Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Copper
Old railway wheel model on tracks 1930s
Located in Wien, AT
Old railway wheel model on tracks.
Old school model from the 1930s, complete and in excellent condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Models and Miniatures
Materials
Cast Stone, Aluminum
Italian Wooden Gliedermann / Artist Mannequin
Located in Kastrup, DK
Large Gliedermann drawing mannequin in cherry wood. Italy c. 1950.
A Gliedermann is a wooden jointed mannequin, useful tool for learning to draw the...
Category
20th Century Italian Other Models and Miniatures
Materials
Cherry
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
Twenty-Seven Woods for a Chinese Artificial Flower Vase P by Ettore Sottsass
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
From the collection of twenty-seven woods for Chinese artificial flowers, vase P by Ettore Sottsass,
Edited by Design Gallery Milano, 1995.
Limited edition of 12 signed and numer...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Chrome
Salesman Sample Bauhaus Three Legged Stool
Located in Hanover, MA
Interesting and unusual miniature Bauhaus 3-leg stool, possibly a salesman's sample or maquette.
Round seat is black lacquered turned wood ~7.5 inches diameter by 1 inch thick.
T...
Category
1930s German Bauhaus Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Brass, Nickel
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
Antique 20th Century English Novelty Cast Iron Tortoise Desk Bell c.1910
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 20th Century English cast iron desk bell crafted in the form of a tortoise. The bell mechanism beneath, once wound up, can be rung by pressing either the head or tail, and it...
Category
20th Century British Other Models and Miniatures
Materials
Iron
Giuseppe Armani Lady Porcelain Figurine
Located in Plainview, NY
A beautiful and elegant porcelain figurine named " Florence " signed and stamped by the maker Giuseppe Armani. This beautiful is one of the rare authen...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Italian Ceramic Figure Man with Musical Box and Monkey
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautifully rendered ceramic figure of man with musical grinding box and monkey. The detail and execution of this ceramic piece, made by hand is outstanding. The figure renders detai...
Category
1970s Italian Arts and Crafts Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Ceramic
English mid-century modern red sailing boat model by Star Yacht Birkenhead 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
English mid-century modern red sailing boat model by Star Yacht Birkenhead 1960s
Model of a sailboat on a wooden pedestal. The body of the boat is made of red metal, the two sails ar...
Category
1960s English Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
Vintage Boho Brass Horse on Stand
Located in west palm beach, FL
Add a touch of vintage charm to your space with this exquisite Vintage Boho Brass Horse on Stand, a striking piece that blends artistry and history. Cra...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Bronze
White Carrara marble nativity scene - made in Italy
Located in Tarquinia, IT
Christmas decorations, Nativity, nativity scene, Christmas nativity scene, Italian marble nativity scene, marble nativity scene, white carrara marble, carved nativity scene, Italian ...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Folk Art Models and Miniatures
Materials
Carrara Marble
Vintage tri-ang tin toy car, 1950s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Rare vintage toy locomotive from the english brand 'Tri-ang'.
The charm is in the wear and tear of this item, it makes this little truck very attract...
Category
1950s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
Lash's Orangeade Store Dispenser c.1920-1930
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
Lash's Orangeade Cooler & Dispenser. Drum shaped tin body designed to house both orangeade and a surrounding ring of ice, allowing for cold and fresh service. The interior com...
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Models and Miniatures
Materials
Bronze, Tin
Riva Model
Located in Paris, FR
Model Riva with wooden structure in light wood
in honey brown finish.
Speed-boat modal with many hand-crafted details.
Model on wooden base.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Set of Vintage Lucite Encased Paperweights
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A great set of vintage, mid-century modern lucite encased paperweights, one from the 1960s with a dandelion and another with clock parts. Beautiful and eye-catching, they're great a...
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Lucite
Sterling silver model of a fighter jet made in 1990 by Hugh Crawshaw
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1990 by Hugh Crawshaw, this Elizabeth II period, Sterling Silver Model of a Plane, is handsomely made. The model measures 4.5"(11.5cm) tall, by 5.5"(14cm) ...
Category
1990s English Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Sterling Silver
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
Pair of Vintage Art Deco Goldtone Heads or Busts of a Woman by Frankart
By Frankart
Located in San Diego, CA
A really unique pair of vintage art deco goldtone heads or busts of a woman by Frankart, circa 1930s. They are in original condition with a fine patina, some light oxidation and some...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
Minot’s Ledge Light Model 1
Located in Norwell, MA
Striking model of Cohasset Minot’s ledge lighthouse. The carved tower has the accurate stone count. The light room is well done with railings and top. Mounted on a piece of ledge. Wo...
Category
2010s North American Models and Miniatures
Materials
Stone
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.