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Models and Miniatures For Sale
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
2000 Italian Dark Purple Murano Art Glass Artichoke Flower Plant in Red Pink Pot
Located in New York, NY
Italian highly collectible potted glass decorative Limited Edition Work of Art, a cactus, entirely handcrafted in Murano, with modern Minimalist design blown by Fornace Mian, in a li...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Organic Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Diamond Tool and Horseshoe Company Product Display
Located in Dekalb, IL
c. 1930s/1940s; Diamond Tool Horseshoe Co. - Duluth, MN
Vintage horseshoe point-of-sale display.
This piece was used to advertise and showcase horseshoes made by Diamond Tool, esta...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Models and Miniatures
Materials
Aluminum, Iron
19th Century Miniature Chest of Drawers
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Lovely 19th century Miniature Chest Of Drawers chest of drawers from England
Bowfront miniature chest decorated with lemon tree inlays on the drawers and walnut inlays on the top
...
Category
19th Century British Victorian Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Mahogany
Fine Model of the Fishing Schooner Columbia
Located in Norwell, MA
Working model of the American Fishing Schooner "Columbia". A copper plate attached to the base shows the model was built by Thomas Hornsby of Cheltenham ...
Category
2010s North American Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Leather Covered Walking Monkey Statue with Glass Eyes and Beautiful Age Patina
Located in Leuven , BE
This realistic handcrafted leather covered Monkey has a very nice age patina and would constitute a beautiful Natural History piece in every type of design envirronement. The skin de...
Category
20th Century European Models and Miniatures
Materials
Leather
19th Century Walnut Miniature Chest
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Good Quality Late 19th Century Walnut Miniature Chest, With Crossbanded Decoration Top Top, Over Five Long Drawers With Replacement Turned Brass Knobs And Crossbanded Decoration, R...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Walnut
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
ANCIENT FORM OF FRENCH HATS early 20th Century Maillard Allie
By Europa
Located in Madrid, ES
ANCIENT FORM OF FRENCH HATS early 20th Century
from the Maillard Allie brand in wood and metal.
Small defects, not tested.
Dim.: 19 x 29 cm
Category
20th Century French Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
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
Antique Grand Tour Italy Miniature Landscape Monuments Campagna Embroidery
Located in Munich, DE
This is a rare embroidered Grand Tour souvenir of an italian landscape with archutectural motifs.
This beautiful miniature embroidery is in good...
Category
1790s English George III Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Cotton, Oak
Guido Cacciapuoti Bronze Horses Couples 1940 Italy
Located in Milano, IT
Guido Cacciapuoti bronze horses couples 1940 Italy.
Category
1940s Italian High Victorian Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Bronze
Speedboat Model "Baby Bootlegger", Gold Cup Winner, 1925
Located in Norwell, MA
Competition speedboat Baby Bootlegger. Quality model of the speedboat Baby Bootlegger. Interior details include dash gauges, throttle, wheel, bench, ...
Category
2010s North American Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Rustic Model Rowboat with Fishing Tackle
Located in Queens, NY
American Country Rustic style Mid-Century antique green painted half model of a rowboat as a display stand for fishing tackle
Category
20th Century American Country Models and Miniatures
Materials
Paint
Rendez-Vous Rocket Sculpture
Located in Paris, FR
Sculpture Rendez-Vous rocket Saturn V
with wooden structure in varnished finish.
Hand-painted piece. Rocket under
ultra clear plexiglass box, with fume
to...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood, Paint
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
Abstract Tulip Form Female Mannequin Display Sculpture
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Atomic age abstract female display mannequin having a tulip form or mermaid style design. Constructed from fiberglass and finished in gilt over a coat of red lacquer. The svelte form...
Category
20th Century European Space Age Models and Miniatures
Materials
Chrome
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
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
Antique Victorian Ladies Leather Piedmont Shoes Boots Mercantile Store Display
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Pair of antique Victorian ladies high boots constructed of brown leather and used as mercantile models for a store display. Each sole has an impressed mark of "Piedmont" in script an...
Category
Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Leather
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
Antique 20th Century Edwardian Oak Gwr Railway Locomotive Tender Box c.1900
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early 20th Century Edwardian oak and metal storage box, modelled as a coal wagon tender for a locomotive. The wood and the metal are beautifully patinated and the top of the ...
Category
20th Century British Other Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
Model Yacht of 1934 J Class "Rainbow"
Located in Norwell, MA
Model of the J class yacht "Rainbow" built by noted model builder William Hitchcock. Finely built model with planked wood deck, skylights, winches, c...
Category
1970s Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Lladró Canvas Vase Flowers Tapestry Vase by Bodo Sperlein
By Bodo Sperlein, Lladro
Located in New York City, NY
White glossy porcelain vase with accumulation of one by one handmade flowers for home decoration. Contemporary but Classic this sculptural vase is an impressive design statement comb...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Porcelain
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
Victorian Miniature Mahogany Centre Table
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
An Attractive And Charming Mid 19th Century Mahogany Miniature Centre Table, With Tilting Top Over Turned Central Support And Triform Base With Elegant Scrolling Feet.
There is ofte...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Mahogany
Group Of Micro-Miniature Vienna Bronze Figures
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A collection of four micro-miniature cold-painted figurines including a dancing couple, begging dog, stork and a gnome.
Dimensions:
Dimensions: Gnome - tallest - 1 1/4" H by W 5/8"...
Category
Early 20th Century European Victorian Models and Miniatures
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Revival White Full Body Vintage Plastic Mannequin, 1980s, France
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco Revival white full body vintage plastic mannequin, which was designed and manufactured, 1980s, France.
The mannequin shows geometric and cubism inspired features. The body w...
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Plastic
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.
Category
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Pewter
Pair of Wood Shoe Mold
Located in San Diego, CA
Size 49 wood shoe mold. Showing multiple sculptural images.
Category
20th Century European Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
20th Century Miniature in Sterling Silver of Camera
Located in VALENZA, IT
Camera miniature in sterling silver.
Completely handmade and "bellows lens" in black enamelled silver.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Other Models and Miniatures
Materials
Sterling Silver
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
Ovale miniature painted on ivory, England end of XVIII century.
Located in Milan, IT
Oval miniature with brass gilt frame, painted watercolour on ivory, depicting a bust of a woman wearing a cap. England end of XVIII century.
(SHIP TO EU ONLY)
Category
Late 18th Century English Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Brass
A Fine Model of a 19th C. British 24-Pounder Muzzle-Loading Smoothbore Cannon
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A finely cast model of an early 19th century British 24-pounder smoothbore muzzle-loading artillery cannon, together with its garrison style carriage.
Both cast in heavy gauge 'bell...
Category
Early 20th Century British Victorian Models and Miniatures
Materials
Bronze
Speedboat Half Model
Located in Norwell, MA
Naval architect's builder half model of a double ended launch or speedboat. Built of several laminated lifts. Mounted to a painted backboard.
Weight: 0.6 lbs.
Overall Dimensions:...
Category
1920s North American Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Lladró Hercules Beetle Figurine by José Luis Santes
Located in New York City, NY
An innovative porcelain and metal creation inspired by one of the fascinating creatures in nature. Part of the Awesome Insects collection. This origi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
19th Century Plaster Museum Piece "Welcome" Gold Nugget Model Victoria Australia
Located in Haarlem, NL
Huge 19th century plaster museum piece "Welcome" gold nugget model Victoria, Australia.
This is rare.
It’s the only thing left of the biggest gold nugget ever found, the Welcome ...
Category
Late 19th Century Oceanic Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Plaster, Wood
Modellino Di Aereo Da Guerra in Alluminio, Panavia Tornado, Anni 80
Located in Torino, IT
Modellino di
aereo da guerra
in alluminio,
Panavia Tornado.
Anni 80
PERIODO
Anni 80
MATERIALI
Alluminio stampato,
con adesivi
DIMENSIONI
Lunghezza 24.5 cm
Larghezza...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-19th Century Mahogany Miniature Centre Table
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
An exceptional quality mid-19th century mahogany miniature center table, having superbly figured circular tilting top, over elegant carved central column and triform plateau base, wi...
Category
Mid-19th Century English William IV Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Mahogany
Georgian Oak Childs Chest of Drawers
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A very attractive George III period oak childs chest having well
Figured and crossbanded top above two short and three long
Drawers flanked by curved corners raised on replaced bracket
Feet
(This charming little childs chest is the perfect size to use as a coffee
table, or to Stand a lamp on and has a large amount of character and
charm. It is a good weight which highlights the solid construction from
high grade oak and is certainly robust. It has various minor old marks,
scuffs and scratches but these all add to the character of the piece.
Children’s furniture...
Category
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Oak
Builders Model of an 8 Man Crew Boat
Located in Norwell, MA
Naval architects builders half model of a racing shell. Very nice form. Quite a sleek design. Laminated and varnished hull. Hull is fastened to the backboard with four brass screws.
...
Category
1960s North American Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Large Pair of Vintage Carved Wood Dice
Located in Houston, TX
Large pair of vintage carved wood dice. This whimsical pair of hand carved wood dice make the perfect coffee table, bookcase or game room accessory.
Also k...
Category
1950s Hollywood Regency Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
21stC Contemporary Hand Carved Wooden Cadillac Car c.2000
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A 21st Century contemporary model of a Cadillac, hand-carved in wood with white-painted detailing. A striking piece that complements both classic and modern interiors.
CONDITION
In ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Other Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Two Similar Antique Motor Boat Models, Priced Individually
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Pair of similar flat hull motor boat models hand crafted with mahogany, retaining their original paint and presented on custom wood stands. Priced individually.
Measures: Front M...
Category
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Models and Miniatures
Materials
Mahogany
Windjammer Ship Model Diorama
Located in Norwell, MA
Cased diorama of a three masthead clipper ship. Fully rigged with fifteen spars on the three masts. Deck details include built up cabins, hatched, capstan, wheel house, cleats, clock...
Category
1930s American Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Framed Set of Eleven Micromosaic Plaques of Italian Monuments
Located in London, GB
A framed set of eleven micromosaic plaques of Italian monuments
Italian, 19th century
Measures: Height 22cm, width 21.5cm, depth 2.5cm
Made du...
Category
19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Giltwood
Abstract Sculpture
Located in Rochester, NY
A striking metal sculpture of a fish. Iron with gold gilt decoration. Probably Asian.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal, Iron
Pair of Large Carved Wood Faux Malachite Obelisks
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of large carved wood faux Malachite Obelisks.
Offered is a stunning pair of Hollywood Regency style carved wood obelisks. This pair of large scale hand decorated neoclassical f...
Category
1970s Unknown Neoclassical Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
German Saxonian Baroque Style Walnut Veneer Chest of Drawers or Commode
Located in Berlin, DE
Rectangular German Baroque style chest of drawers with curvy front standing on four bun feet and holding three frieze drawers with bronze handles. Top, front and both sides with fine...
Category
Early 20th Century German Baroque Models and Miniatures
Materials
Bronze
Early 20th century barbers point of sale hair comb and brush
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century barbers point of sale hair comb and brush
We share what we love, and we love this rare example of an oversized point of sale barbers hair...
Category
1930s British Folk Art Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Plastic, Wood
Early 20th Century Small Model Train Chassis
Located in New York, NY
A vintage model train base chassis, hand-made in France, early 20th Century, circa 1910-1920.
Wrought iron, 100% functional parts. Faithful miniature repr...
Category
Early 1900s French Industrial Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Iron
Plaster Model of Male Bust with Markings, France, 19th Century
Located in Kastrup, DK
Plaster bust on base. Preliminary study for marble carving with markings for the stonemason.
France, 1850-1880.
A very decorative piece.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Plaster
Artificial Smoked Ham Country Kitchen Folk Art Decoration Vintage Belgium 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
Artificial Pepperoni Sausage 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
Rococo South German Miniature Marquetry and Parquetry Commode, Mid-18th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
The three drawers lined with jacquard silk pattern.
Category
Mid-18th Century German Rococo Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Antique Hand Sewn Large Scale Leather Pig Piggy Hog
Located in New York, NY
This little piggy pig is at market! Early 20th Century antique hand sewn leather. This baby hog has sparkling black glass eyes. This can be seen at o...
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Models and Miniatures
Materials
Leather
Mid-18th Century Set of Three Lacquered Wood Boxes with Landscape Scenes
Located in Brescia, IT
These fine wood lacquered boxes are in Baroque style. There are natural landscape and one of these has the scene of the fire in the town of Edimburg...
Category
Mid-18th Century Austrian Baroque Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
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
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.