Models and Miniatures
Early 20th Century Italian Models and Miniatures
Bronze
Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Models and Miniatures
Stone, Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Models and Miniatures
Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Models and Miniatures
Porcelain
Early 1900s English Country Antique Models and Miniatures
Brass
1920s British Edwardian Vintage Models and Miniatures
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Hungarian Other Models and Miniatures
Porcelain
19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Models and Miniatures
Mahogany
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Models and Miniatures
Mahogany
1890s German Gothic Antique Models and Miniatures
Iron
Early 19th Century German Antique Models and Miniatures
Mahogany, Walnut
2010s Unknown Models and Miniatures
Linen
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures
Plastic
20th Century English Georgian Models and Miniatures
Brass
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures
Metal
1870s Italian Other Antique Models and Miniatures
Wood
Early 20th Century American Models and Miniatures
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Models and Miniatures
Plastic
20th Century American Rustic Models and Miniatures
Wood
1920s North American Vintage Models and Miniatures
Wood
1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Models and Miniatures
Wood
Late 19th Century German Machine Age Antique Models and Miniatures
Iron
Early 1900s Italian Hollywood Regency Antique Models and Miniatures
Metal, Aluminum, Berlin Iron, Brass, Bronze, Cut Steel, Foil, Iron, Nick...
1920s American Folk Art Vintage Models and Miniatures
Leather, Velvet, Plaster
1880s Scottish Sporting Art Antique Models and Miniatures
Wood
Late 20th Century American Folk Art Models and Miniatures
Cedar
1920s North American Vintage Models and Miniatures
Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures
Metal, Iron
Early 20th Century European Hollywood Regency Models and Miniatures
Metal
1990s American Models and Miniatures
Wood
20th Century Models and Miniatures
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Models and Miniatures
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Unknown Renaissance Models and Miniatures
Walnut, Plywood
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Models and Miniatures
Mahogany
20th Century Italian Other Models and Miniatures
Cherry
Early 20th Century English Models and Miniatures
Porcelain
20th Century French Grand Tour Models and Miniatures
Bronze
1990s North American Models and Miniatures
Wood
Mid-19th Century English Regency Antique Models and Miniatures
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures
Ceramic
20th Century Models and Miniatures
Wood
2010s Dutch Art Deco Models and Miniatures
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures
Nickel, Brass
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Models and Miniatures
Sterling Silver
1960s Vintage Models and Miniatures
Canvas, Hardwood
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Models and Miniatures
Oak
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures
Metal
20th Century American Country Models and Miniatures
Wood
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Models and Miniatures
Satinwood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Models and Miniatures
Plastic
1950s Dutch Baroque Vintage Models and Miniatures
Walnut
1970s North American Arts and Crafts Vintage Models and Miniatures
Plaster
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Models and Miniatures
Brass
Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Models and Miniatures
Zitan
20th Century English Folk Art Models and Miniatures
Glass
20th Century Chinese Models and Miniatures
Ceramic
1990s Italian Other Models and Miniatures
Sterling Silver
20th Century English Models and Miniatures
Metal
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Models and Miniatures
Birdseye Maple
20th Century Chinese Models and Miniatures
Stone, Agate, Metal, Enamel
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.