Models and Miniatures
Early 20th Century Danish Other Models and Miniatures
Brass
1930s British Vintage Models and Miniatures
Iron
1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Models and Miniatures
Gold Leaf
Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Models and Miniatures
Ceramic
Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Models and Miniatures
Sterling Silver
1960s Italian Vintage Models and Miniatures
Maple, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Models and Miniatures
Carrara Marble
1930s Vintage Models and Miniatures
Wood
19th Century English Antique Models and Miniatures
Metal, Steel
Early 20th Century European Models and Miniatures
Metal, Bronze
Mid-20th Century English Models and Miniatures
Metal
20th Century English Models and Miniatures
Aluminum
Early 2000s American Models and Miniatures
Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Models and Miniatures
Acrylic
1880s German Antique Models and Miniatures
Rope, Ebony, Oak
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures
Plastic, Wood
1990s Models and Miniatures
Wood
1940s British Vintage Models and Miniatures
Aluminum
1990s Austrian Art Nouveau Models and Miniatures
Crystal
2010s European Art Deco Models and Miniatures
Sterling Silver
19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Antique Models and Miniatures
Porcelain
19th Century British Antique Models and Miniatures
Mahogany
Mid-19th Century French Victorian Antique Models and Miniatures
Bronze
1950s North American Vintage Models and Miniatures
Copper
20th Century Spanish Modern Models and Miniatures
Porcelain
1950s German Art Deco Vintage Models and Miniatures
Metal
Early 18th Century European Antique Models and Miniatures
Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Models and Miniatures
Plaster, Wood
1950s Vintage Models and Miniatures
Tin, Metal, Iron
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Models and Miniatures
Mahogany
19th Century French Antique Models and Miniatures
Oak, Rosewood, Walnut
Early 2000s American Models and Miniatures
Plastic
Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Models and Miniatures
Onyx, Marble
19th Century Swiss Gothic Revival Antique Models and Miniatures
Nutwood
18th Century American American Classical Antique Models and Miniatures
Glass, Giltwood
Mid-20th Century American Models and Miniatures
Metal
20th Century English Models and Miniatures
Iron
1890s English Victorian Antique Models and Miniatures
Sterling Silver
19th Century English Antique Models and Miniatures
Oak
1870s Antique Models and Miniatures
Marble, Breccia Marble, Statuary Marble
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Models and Miniatures
Porcelain
1950s Vintage Models and Miniatures
Wood
1990s Models and Miniatures
Wood
Early 20th Century German Models and Miniatures
21st Century and Contemporary French Models and Miniatures
Resin
20th Century Models and Miniatures
Amethyst, Quartz
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Models and Miniatures
Brass
18th Century European Baroque Antique Models and Miniatures
Wood
1940s French Folk Art Vintage Models and Miniatures
Concrete
21st Century and Contemporary American Models and Miniatures
Metal
Early 2000s American Models and Miniatures
Plastic
1860s French Antique Models and Miniatures
Paper
Early 20th Century American Other Models and Miniatures
Iron
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures
Sterling Silver
1960s Italian Vintage Models and Miniatures
Plastic, Wood
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures
Metal
Late 20th Century European Industrial Models and Miniatures
Metal
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.