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Models and Miniatures For Sale
Larry Laske Prototype Model for Toothpick Cactus Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Larry Laske Prototype Model for Cactus Table, Handmade by Laske Studio who's award winning Toothpick Cactus table for Knoll, This model was a revision of that table for knoll as a 20...
Category
1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
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
#58/99 Limited Edition by A$AP Rocky GUFRAMINI X HOMMEMADE Shroom Cactus Mini
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
LIMITED EDITION #58/99
Gufram presents the miniaturised version of the Shroom CACTUS® created in collaboration with A$AP Rocky and the artist’s new design studio HOMMEMADE Exactly a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Other
Antique Shadowbox Ship Model
Located in Norwell, MA
Antique clipper ship model in a shadow box frame. The vessel carries a suit of seventeen, carved wood sails with varnish. Charming hull form. Detailed ...
Category
1960s North American Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Lladró The Guest Small Figurine by Jaime Hayon, Numbered Edition
Located in New York City, NY
White, yellow and gold glossy porcelain figurine created by Jaime Hayon for the collection The Guest by Lladró Atelier with a white base attached to the piece. This piece is renowned...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Sterling Silver Figurines
Located in Brea, CA
9 antique sterling silver figurines originating from Israel. See images for figurines in close detail and measurements of each.
Category
20th Century Israeli Models and Miniatures
Materials
Sterling Silver
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
Folk Art Paddle Steamer Model
Located in Norwell, MA
Primitive paddle wheel steamboat with painted paddle box covers, twin steam funnels, flag, wheelhouse, etc. 14" H x 37" W x 9" D. 10 lbs.
Category
Early 2000s North American Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Lladró the Guest Small Figurine by Devilrobots, Numbered Edition
Located in New York City, NY
Porcelain figurine with black gloss on its face, hands and feet created by Devilrobots for The Guest by Lladró Atelier collection with a white base attached to the piece. This piece ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Porcelain
Mid-18th Century Pair of Lacquered Wood Boxes with Landscapes and Hunting Scenes
Located in Brescia, IT
These fine wood lacquered wood boxes are in Flemish style; the cover are hand painted with a natural landscape, so fine as Flemish painting can be. The other one has an home interior...
Category
Mid-18th Century Austrian Baroque Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Dutch Silver Miniature Samovar/Coffee Urn - Antique 1722
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This exceptional, fine and impressive antique 18th century miniature silver samovar/coffee urn has a circular baluster shaped form.
The body of this Dutch silver samovar is plain and unembellished, with an applied border to the upper rim.
This antique silver samovar...
Category
1720s Dutch Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Mid-18th Century Set of Three Wood Lacquered Boxes with Portraits
Located in Brescia, IT
These fine wood lacquered wood boxes in Baroque style, are painted both on the sides: there's an elegant lady portrait on one side and on the other side, a natural landscape, so fine...
Category
Mid-18th Century Austrian Baroque Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
German Ladies First Bronze Sculpture of Cats and Dog
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A group of small wiener bronze style figurines in metal and plaster illustrating pets eating. The German text of "Die Damen Zuerst" means "Ladies First".
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Romantic Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
Old spoked wheel model of a railway on tracks 1930s
Located in Wien, AT
Old spoked wheel model of a railway 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
#71/99 Limited Edition by A$AP Rocky GUFRAMINI X HOMMEMADE Shroom Cactus Mini
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Limited Edition #71/99
Gufram presents the miniaturised version of the Shroom CACTUS® created in collaboration with A$AP Rocky and the artist’s new design studio HOMMEMADE Exactly as the real-size Shroom CACTUS®, the new Guframini piece features multiple hand painted mini mushrooms, growing on its trunk and at its feet challenging reality. The miniature of the new CACTUS® is then finished by hand, becoming a unique piece, an icon of Radical Contemporary Design in 1:8 scale.
Guframini Shroom...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Other
Rare, Petite Vintage French Zinc Geometric School House Molds
Located in Houston, TX
Circa 1930s. Zinc molds from French school house. Set of six molds. These are rare and unusually petite versions of school house shape molds. The rectangular mold featured in this pi...
Category
1930s French Arts and Crafts Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Zinc
1990s Marta Marzotto Miniature Green Murano Glass Cactus Plants by Formia
Located in New York, NY
Italian minimalist collectible miniature plants of limited edition, Modern Design by Marta Marzotto, realized by Formia, 3 different lifelike or...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Organic Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Vintage Collection of 47 Murano Glass Miniature Animals, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1960s.
These 47 miniatures are made in hand-modeled Murano glass.
They are all between 1 to 10 centimeters.
They are vintage, therefore they might show slight traces...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Murano Glass
Vintage Italian Glazed Ceramic Leopard Figurine
Located in west palm beach, FL
Unleash a bold burst of personality into your décor with this Vintage Italian Glazed Ceramic Leopard. Crafted with striking hand-painted detail, this fierce feline features a vivid, ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Models and Miniatures
Materials
Ceramic
Folk Art Model of A Pleasure Yacht
Located in Norwell, MA
Funky cabin cruiser yacht of a very large scale. Green and white hull with large portholes. Glass windows and skylight. Mahogany cabins. Nameboard reads "Mazie". Some interior detail...
Category
1950s North American Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Vintage Boho Brass Horse Figurine
Located in west palm beach, FL
Graceful and bold, this vintage brass horse figurine captures the timeless elegance of equestrian form. Displayed in a proud stance with a...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Models and Miniatures
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Sabino Pink Opaline Glass, France, 1930s
Located in Lisbon, PT
An exquisite French Art Deco pink opaline glass fish sculpture by Marius-Ernest Sabino, signed “Sabino”, dating from the 1930s.
This delicate miniature embodies the refined artistry...
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Models and Miniatures
Materials
Glass
#66/99 Limited Edition by A$AP Rocky GUFRAMINI X HOMMEMADE Shroom Cactus Mini
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Limited Edition #66/99
Gufram presents the miniaturised version of the Shroom CACTUS® created in collaboration with A$AP Rocky and the artist’s new design studio HOMMEMADE Exactly as the real-size Shroom CACTUS®, the new Guframini piece features multiple hand painted mini mushrooms, growing on its trunk and at its feet challenging reality. The miniature of the new CACTUS® is then finished by hand, becoming a unique piece, an icon of Radical Contemporary Design in 1:8 scale.
Guframini Shroom...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Other
Vintage Boho Brass Horses - Set of 2
Located in west palm beach, FL
Celebrate timeless movement and equestrian grace with this captivating set of vintage brass horse sculptures. Cast in solid brass with beautiful patina and fluid detail, these mid-ce...
Category
Late 20th Century American Rustic Models and Miniatures
Materials
Brass
20th Century Triner Postal Scale
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Triner Postal Scale Model AA-4. It was made by Triner Scale and Manufacturing Company in Chicago, Illinois in 1972. It was designed for postal offices to be used for lette...
Category
20th Century American American Craftsman Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
Fishing Schooner Model of "Mystic"
Located in Norwell, MA
Model of the New England Fishing Schooner "Mystic". With planked deck, winch, cabin, etc. Rigged with standing and running cords and furled sails. Mounted into a simple wood framed c...
Category
Early 2000s North American Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Vintage Clear Glass Sculpture of a Classic Volkswagen Beetle, Car Memorabilia
Located in Milano, IT
Little but realistic miniature model of a classic Volkswagen Beetle - most likely a version from the late 1970s/early 1980s. It is made in pressed clear glass, and is rich in details...
Category
1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Crystal
Antique Friezes of Grapes in Gilded Wood
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Rare pair of antique freezes with grapes in gilded wood: very beautiful. Probably they were part of some large mirror that broke, who knows where, when and how.
They can be laid over...
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Baroque Revival Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Fruitwood
Brendel Botanic Model: Taxus-Yew, Germany 1900
Located in Milan, IT
A rare botanical model of the Brendel, Taxus N.40a female (Coniferae), Badger. The round base in ebonized wood holds three models: an example of a male Sporophile, a female Aril enla...
Category
Early 20th Century German Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood, Paper
Set of 3 Sarreid LTD Mexico Tin Metal Sports Player Team Mid-Century Modern
By Sarreid Ltd.
Located in Miami, FL
Sarreid Ltd. Mexico handcrafted Mid-Century Modern tin metal sports player figurine, set of 3.
Marked and numbered at the base.
Rare Collector's Items.
O-623-335
Category
1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Tin
Hudson Yards "THE VESSEL" Novelty Plug
Located in New York, NY
“The Vessel”: A Luxury Real Estate Butt Plug Experience.
Rising up in 2,500 steps, the Vessel is the centerpiece of Hudson Yards’ private lawn.
Made of ski...
Category
2010s American Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Silicone
Large Antique Chinese Ceremonial Marionette
Located in New York, NY
Antique funerary ceremony male marionette string puppet depicted as an emperor, with hands and head in softwood and a silk robe embroidered with drag...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Models and Miniatures
Materials
Textile
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
George III Mahogany Miniature Chest
Located in Essex, MA
Salesman size with rectangular top over two over three drawers, splayed bracket feet.
Category
Early 19th Century English George III Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century French Louis XV Style Sampler Chair
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century Louis XV style Country French mahogany small sampler chair, hand-crafted by the furniture maker as an example of the style of chair that may be ordered. Ladder back wi...
Category
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Brass
#94/99 Limited Edition by A$AP Rocky GUFRAMINI X HOMMEMADE Shroom Cactus Mini
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Limited Edition #94/99
Gufram presents the miniaturised version of the Shroom CACTUS® created in collaboration with A$AP Rocky and the artist’s new design studio HOMMEMADE Exactly a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Other
Grouping of Cast Iron Hand Painted Door Stops. Circa 1890
Located in Charleston, SC
Grouping of cast iron hand painted door stops. Set consist of dogs, cats, ships, and anvil. Late 19th early 20th Century.
Category
19th Century American Antique Models and Miniatures
Basset Lowke Builder's Model of the Crew Launch Arcadia
Located in Norwell, MA
Very fine builder's model of the Crew Launch Vessel Arcadia by Basset Lowke Limited of England. This highly detailed vessel shows binnacle, throttle, ship's wheel, instruments, lante...
Category
Early 2000s European Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Framed Omani Sterling Silver and Silver Filigree Presentation Set
Located in London, GB
A framed Omani sterling silver and silver filigree presentation set
Oman, early 20th Century
Measures: Height 39.5cm, width 46cm, depth 5cm
Consisting of a dagger, a pair of ear...
Category
Early 20th Century Omani Islamic Models and Miniatures
Materials
Sterling Silver
20th Century Belgian Model Plane
Located in High Point, NC
This 20th Century Belgian Model Plane is a remarkable collectible, capturing the spirit of vintage aviation with its striking blue body and bold red accents. Crafted with meticulous ...
Category
20th Century Belgian Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
Racing Yacht Atlantic
Located in Norwell, MA
This s a highly detailed “half model”, not just a “half hull”. The deck detail is extensive with planked deck, skylights with brass bars, row of turned brass portholes, stubbed masts...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Staffordshire Pearlware Long Case Clock
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Staffordshire Pottery pearlware model which features a long case clock, stood on a marbleised base. Decorated 'in the round' - decoration to front and ...
Category
1820s English Folk Art Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Pottery
Vintage tri-ang tin toy car, 1950s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage toy car from the english brand 'Tri-ang'.
The charm is in the wear and tear of this item, it makes this little truck very attractive and decorative.
The tires are all origi...
Category
1950s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
Ming Dynasty Glazed Terracotta Funeral Table Mingqi with Miniature Food Offering
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Ming dynasty period glazed terracotta funeral table mingqi from 15th-16th century with food in dishes. This rare Ming dynasty period glazed terracotta funeral table, dating from the 15th to 16th century, beautifully embodies the traditional Chinese practice of creating Mingqi—terracotta models meant to assist the deceased in the afterlife. This piece depicts a typical Chinese altar, adorned with green tempera glaze and meticulously crafted miniature foods, such as cakes and breads, representing offerings. The modeled and painted details give a glimpse into the customs of wealthy Chinese burials...
Category
16th Century Chinese Ming Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Terracotta
Vintage Regency Hand Painted Egg Figurines - Set of 2
Located in west palm beach, FL
Bring timeless charm to your interior with this exquisite pair of vintage Regency-era hand-painted porcelain figurines. Each piece features a delightful child—one boy, one girl—resti...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Regency Models and Miniatures
Materials
Porcelain, Paint
A Vintage Bullet Shaped Architectural Mold
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A vintage aluminum mold, bullet shaped, on a stand.
Category
1940s American Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
#52/99 Limited Edition by A$AP Rocky GUFRAMINI X HOMMEMADE Shroom Cactus Mini
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
LIMITED EDITION #52/99
Gufram presents the miniaturised version of the Shroom CACTUS® created in collaboration with A$AP Rocky and the artist’s new desi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Other
Late 19th Century Model of an Electric Powered Road Vehicle
Located in London, GB
A late 19th century brass model of an electric powered road locomotive.
4 inch rear wheels with gear drive from electric motor, front 4 inch wheels w...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Brass
Lladró the Guest Small Figurine by Tim Biskup, Numbered Edition
Located in New York City, NY
Glossy porcelain figurine in silver luster created by Tim Biskup for the collection The Guest by LLadró Atelier with a white base attached to the piece. This piece is renowned design...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Porcelain
Robert Brendel's Botanical Model, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
A Botanical model by Robert Brendel, famous German botanist, 19th century.
As detailed by the University of Aberdeen Zoology Museum, "In the late 19th century Botanist and model-mak...
Category
1890s German Other Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Siegel Paris, Small Mannequin in Composite Material on Metal Base, 1950-1960
By Siegel Paris
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Siegel Paris, small mannequin in composite material on its metal base, original wig, circa 1950-1960.
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Plastic
19th Century Travail De Maîtrise / Master's Work
Located in Brecht, BE
A true collectors item, this travail de maîtrise/master's work, made in France in the 19th century, dated 1879, a wooden three spoke wheel, mounted on a contemporary iron base, a rar...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Iron
#54/99 Limited Edition by A$AP Rocky GUFRAMINI X HOMMEMADE Shroom Cactus Mini
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Limited Edition #54/99
Gufram presents the miniaturised version of the Shroom CACTUS® created in collaboration with A$AP Rocky and the artist’s new design studio HOMMEMADE Exactly a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Other
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
Miniature Motorboat, Chris Craft, Various Woods, Metal, Lacquer, USA circa 1950
By Chris Craft Boats
Located in Regensburg, DE
Large, very decorative and detailed model of a two-seater wooden motorboat in the style of the runabout or barrel back boats by Chris-Craft (USA).
Worked in various woods, including ...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
Antique Plank on Frame Launch Model
Located in Norwell, MA
Nice old antique launch model with planked hull and deck. The hull has a propellor. The heavy brass railing surrounds the stern. Base is newer. L: 36" x 10" W x 12" T
Category
1980s North American Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
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
Vintage Stainless Steel Salesman Sample Kettle
Located in Dekalb, IL
Vintage jacketed kettle salesman sample.
Being under 10 inches tall makes this stainless steel salesman sample much easier to carry around than the 50 or 100-gallon tank it represen...
Category
Early 20th Century American Models and Miniatures
Materials
Stainless Steel
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.