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Models and Miniatures For Sale
Period: Mid-20th Century
Period: 1920s
Model of the American Merchant Ship “United States Victory”
Located in Norwell, MA
Professionally built model of the American merchant ship “United States Victory”. The model has masts, booms, hatches, super structure, bitts, cleats, ri...
Category
1940s North American Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Vintage Brown Leather Horse Sculpture
Located in Kastrup, DK
Vintage sculpture representing a horse. In light brown leather with glass eyes.
Presumably originating from Italy.
Good condition with natural age-related patina.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Other Models and Miniatures
Materials
Leather
Art Deco Rare Pin Cushion Doll by Fasold & Stuach, c1930
Located in Devon, England
This piece is absolutely gorgeous, and complete with half doll and pincushion together. The porcelain half doll has wonderful mint green colour dr...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Models and Miniatures
Materials
Porcelain, Cotton, Silk
1930s Cast Saving Pig / Money Box Made by Swedish Gold Smith Olof W. Nilsson
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Absolutely beautiful and unique saving pig / money box made by Swedish gold smith Olof W. Nilsson in Kristianstad Sweden in the 1930s.
This money box is beautifully detailed shaped ...
Category
1930s Swedish Other Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
Big Size French Georgio Armani Glasses Tortoise Shell Case
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this very large mid-twentieth century French faux tortoise shell glass case factice features a pair of large wire rim glasses. Both the case and glasses are marked Georgio Armani...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Glass
Cini Boeri Model 'Maquette of "Casa Alla Maddalena" Sassari, Italy, 1966/67
Located in Sacile, PN
Model of Cini Boeri, Casa alla Maddalena, Punta Cannone, La Maddalena, Sassari, 1966-1967
This house is perfectly adapted to the steep slope of the lan...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Cork, Paper
1930s, Art Deco Flapper Girl Pin Cushion Half Doll
Located in Devon, England
Lovely 1930s Art Deco pin cushion half doll in the form of a young girl with a black bob haircut, typical flapper styling. Nicely detailed features with sensitive painting. Both arms...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Models and Miniatures
Materials
Ceramic
Model Ship “Löwe”, hand-painted, Germany 1960s
Located in Greding, DE
Detailed model ship of the galleon Löwe with three masts and single-row arrangement of the guns.
Category
1960s German Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Ceramic Easter Egg from Atelier Madoura, circa 1960s
By Madoura
Located in London, GB
Vintage ceramic egg figure from Atelier Madoura, Vallauris, France (circa 1960s). This egg-sized ceramic figure is painted with a stylized suited man w...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Ceramic
1960's Scale Model of a Boeing 720
Located in London, GB
A aluminium scale model of a Boeing 720 circa 1965.
1/60 scale.
On original stand.
The Boeing 720 is a narrow-body airliner produced by Boeing Commercial Airplanes, a 707 derivat...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Models and Miniatures
Materials
Aluminum
Large Hollywood Regency Polychrome Elephant Sculpture
Located in Houston, TX
Large Hollywood Regency polychrome elephant sculpture.
Large Hollywood Regency polychrome elephant sculpture or statue. Great whimsical decorative...
Category
1950s Hollywood Regency Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Composition
Art Deco Rare Pin Cushion Doll by Fasold & Stuach, c1930
Located in Devon, England
What a beauty this pincushion is, the full figured flapper sitting casually on a peach coloured velveteen pin cushion. It has a pillow for her to lean on and that has corded tassels ...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Models and Miniatures
Materials
Cotton, Silk, Porcelain
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
Large 2" Live Steam Traction Engine by Dawkins West Wickham
Located in Eindhoven, NL
A large live steam 2” scale model traction engine steam tractor in red livery and brass coat of arms. Produced by Dawkins West Wickham.
The tract...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Models and Miniatures
Materials
Steel
Large Live Steam Traction Engine
Located in Eindhoven, NL
A large live steam 2” scale model traction engine steam tractor in brown livery and brass coat of arms.
The tractor exudes real craftsmanship and i...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Models and Miniatures
Materials
Steel
Antique Ship Model of American Bark
Located in Norwell, MA
This antique rigged model has standing and running cords, cabins, hatches, etc., colorful paint job. Great old mustard paint. Set onto a simple cradle. Ide...
Category
1920s 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
Rare American Advertising “the Swan Pen” by Mabie. Todd & Co
Located in London, GB
Rare American advertising “The Swan Pen” by Mabie. Todd & Co
A rare example of an early-20th century American shop advertising display. In the form of an oversized hand-crafted wooden pen with brass tip. With its original metal fixtures and braided hanging rope still in place. This example is rare not only due to its condition and form but simply because of its size standing 40 inches tall.
The company originated in America from the beginnings during the 1860s when a Mr. Todd and a Mr. Mabie began making pencil cases and pen holders in New York. Later they were joined by the Bard Brothers who made Gold nibs and by 1873 the company of Mabie Todd and Bard were established in New York.
Size in inches: H 40” x W 2.5” x D 2.5”
Completely solid in structure, aged surface as shown with a deep natural patina. The wooden painted surface is scuffed in areas, the metal surface is rusted and aged as shown. The House of Antiques...
Category
1920s American Early Victorian Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Brass
Vintage Hand-Engraved Perpetual Calendar in Brass, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hand-engraved perpetual calendar in brass. Shaped as a lion featuring the option of setting the day, month and year. Originally made as a 28 years calendar from 1967-1994. The Gregor...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Brass
Italian Vintage Toy for Girl Carriage with Horse
Located in Milano, IT
Nice vintage Italian toy of the 50's for girl, of Italian manufacture. The toy is a pretty carriage with its horse attached for little girl, the carriage still has working its pedals...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Steel
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
Mid Century Silver & Green Aluminum Christmas Tree, "Starlite" by Revlis
Located in Buffalo, NY
Seldom seen Mid Century Modern silver & green over 7' Aluminum christmas tree."STARLITE" by Revlis. Lush and full!. You will see 100 vintage s...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Aluminum
Cased Model of a Whaling Longboat
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive handmade whaling longboat model with canvas sails and a realistic painted wood hull complete with oars and harpoons. Presented in a custom mahogany and glass case with bra...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Arts and Crafts Models and Miniatures
Materials
Hardwood
Scale Model of the Clipper Ship Flying Cloud
Located in Norwell, MA
1930’s Era ship model of the Boston built American clipper ship “Flying Cloud”. This is a well-executed model from the 1930s. the carved wood hull has a scri...
Category
1930s North American Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Spanish Carved Armada Style Model Ship the "Fragata Espanola, 1780"
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant and majestic frigate model was crafted in Spain, circa 1950. Named "Frigata Espana," the large naval sailboat sits on an integral wooden base decorated with a small plaque which reads "Frigata Espana Ano 1780." The main boat itself features authentic and unique details including many string ringings, spare boats, hanging netting, a steering wheel, and two anchors. The piece of maritime art is in excellent condition commensurate with age and use, and has a hand painted finish throughout, with the body of the ship painted black and gold details adorning the several guns on either side of the ship. The billowing sails have brown vertical stripes and feature a large crest composed of a double-headed eagle, a crown, and a smaller crest on the chest of the eagle. The model vessel would resonate with sailors or other seafaring enthusiasts.
There is evidence that this ship was one of the Spanish ships that fought in the battle of Cape St. Vincent, which took place off the southern coast of Portugal on January 16, 1780 during the American Revolutionary War. It was one of the opening battles of the Anglo-Spanish War, as part of the French Revolutionary...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Models and Miniatures
Materials
Fabric, Wood, String
Italian 1950s Wicker Half Bust Mannequin
Located in Milan, IT
Italian 1950s wicker half bust mannequin.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wicker
Detailed Owner’s Model or Shipyard Model of a Double Ended Harbour Launch
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A detailed owner’s model or shipyard model of a double ended harbour launch, painted pale blue, the coach house with eight portholes, fitted with port and starboard lights...
Category
1940s English Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Builder’s Half Model of the Schooner Yacht Migrant
Located in Norwell, MA
Exquisite builder’s half model of the lawley built three masted Schooner migrant. Designed by Henry Gielow migrant was the largest yacht in the world at the time and was built at a c...
Category
1920s North American Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Two Painted Cast Iron Antique Car Door Stops or Book Ends
By Sexton
Located in Nova Scotia, NS
This fabulous pair of painted cast iron antique cars can be used as door stops, book ends, or shelf décor. One is a red, early Model T Ford with gold and ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal, Iron
Art Deco Copper, Chrome, Brass and Wooden Sailing Boat Sculpture
Located in Oakland, CA
An Art Deco chrome, brass, copper, and wooden sailboat sculpture for your mantle or tabletop. It is clearly handcrafted but also finished with great de...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
Ship model Marker Botter of 1889 Holland
Located in Den Haag, NL
The botter is a type of flat-bottomed fishing vessel that was developed in Holland. Most of the towns in Holland had their own types of ships that had emerged over a long time.
This ...
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Oak
Set of Three Antique Metal Cast for Chocolate Figures, circa 1930
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Antique metal cast for chocolate figures, circa 1930.
By unknown manufacturer from Spain.
In original condition, with some visible signs of previous use and age, preserving a bea...
Category
1930s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Metal Red Blue Yellow Green White Sculpture
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Mid-Century Modern color sculpture
In good original condition with wear consistent of age and use, preserving a really beautiful patina.
Measurements:
39 cm H x 12 cm W x 12...
Category
1950s German Bauhaus Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
Ship Models: ON OFFER
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
That's really an interesting item. All the little black bases are : cm. 9,5 x 5. The models are, from left to right:
1) musicians: cm. 14x h.7,5 x lenght 5 -
2) in the middle: sailin...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Other Models and Miniatures
Materials
Bakelite
Clipper Ship Model of Great Republic by Thomas Rosenquist
Located in Norwell, MA
High quality model of the Boston built clipper ship “Great Republic” by Thomas Rosenquist of Far Rockaway, New Jersey. Highly detailed with scribed deck, cabins, skylight, lifeboats, anchors, carved...
Category
1920s North American Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
20th Century, French, Rattan Model on Metal Base, 1960s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Beautiful 20th century French vintage model made with rattan on a metal base.
Can be removed from the base. Perfect condition.
Very nice quality.
Category
1960s French Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
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
Mid-Century Trunk Jewelry Box in Mahogany by Tommaso Barbi Per Bottega Gadda-Mi
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Small trunk from the 1960s in mahogany used as a jewelery box
About Tommaso Barbi
Tommaso Barbi is an Italian Postwar & Contemporary artist who was born in the 20th Century. T...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Mahogany
Fred Zimbalist Rolls Royce Swiss Music Box,
Located in Oakwood, GA
A superb and rare find, Swiss Made, Rolls Royce Music Box, by Fred Zimbalist from the early 1950’s. This is a spectacular quality piece with Thorens moveme...
Category
Mid-20th Century Regency Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
Miniature Mid-Century Era Wooden Queen Anne Styled Vanity Cabinet or Cuphoard
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This very well executed miniature wooden cabinet it unsigned, but presumed to have originated from England and date to approximately 1940 and done in a Queen Anne style. The cupboard...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Queen Anne Models and Miniatures
Materials
Walnut
Red Metal Body Track Rail Race Car, Circa 1952
Located in London, GB
Fabulous scratch built model race car, circa 1952. A track car, such as this one, raced on the surface of a board track usually consisting of 4-6 lanes...
Category
1950s British Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Aluminum, 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
Vintage Wooden Tripod Easel, Czechoslovakia, Circa 1920
Located in Zohor, SK
Great vintage item with lots of charm. This original easel is made of solid oakwood and metal parts. Produced in Czechoslovakia in 1920s. It was originally used by a photographer in ...
Category
1920s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
Murano Glass Dolphin Attributed to Barbini
Located in Houston, TX
Murano glass dolphin attributed to Barbini. This beautiful colorful dolphin figure or sculpture is hand blown with gold inclusions. Stunning!
Category
1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Model of the Paddle Steamer Sirius
Located in Norwell, MA
Plank on the frame model of the paddle steamer HMS Sirius. This finely crafted model was built by William Hitchcock. Planked deck, hatches, winch, an...
Category
1960s North American Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Builders Model of Royal Yacht Squadron Yacht Rys, Ceto
Located in Norwell, MA
Extraordinary original dockyard builders model of the royal yacht squadron vessel RYS CETO, a 130 ton diesel yacht owned by the Earl Fitzwilliam. ...
Category
1930s European Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Danish Art Deco World Globe with Compass on a Wooden Base, Heimdal No. 34
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A rare surviver in shape of this 90 years old Globus. Its made from paper-covered bakelite suspended in a numbered brass frame on an Art Deco/architectural st...
Category
1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Brass
Period Model of the Packet Anglo Saxon
Located in Norwell, MA
Antique ship model with provenance. This model of the packet ship “Anglo Saxon” was “presented by Charles H Taylor of Boston to the Pelham Country Club as ...
Category
1930s North American Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Ceramic Easter Egg from Atelier Madoura 'circa 1960s'
By Madoura
Located in London, GB
Vintage ceramic egg figure from Atelier Madoura, Vallauris, France (circa 1960s). This egg-sized ceramic figure is painted with a stylized suited man w...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Italian Carrara Marble Sculpture of David
By Michelangelo
Located in Houston, TX
Stunning vintage Italian carved carrara marble sculpture or statue of David.
Offered is a good sized well executed marble figure of David as a youth, copied from the original by Mic...
Category
1940s Italian Grand Tour Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Carrara Marble
Vintage Design Patent Mack Trucks Bull Dog Figurine, Statue, Animal Sculpture
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Design Patent Mack trucks bull dog figurine, statue, animal sculpture.
Silvered Bronze Bull Dog mounted on a wooden Base.
Marked Mack, 87931, Desi...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Kitchen Scale by Rekord Company, Czechoslovakia, Circa 1940s
Located in Zohor, SK
Beautiful vintage kitchen scale with a set of vintage weights. Trully a great vintage piece but still in working condition. Produced in Czechoslo...
Category
1940s Czech Bohemian Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal, Brass
Large Sculpture of Beetle in Flight
Located in Houston, TX
Large sculpture of beetle in flight, this is a large cut-away model (on the original base) of a beetle used for anatomical instruction in a Prague, (circa 1950-1959). Model is hand-crafted from papier-mâché and carved wood. Completely hand-painted and features articulated arms, removable painted cloth...
Category
1950s Czech Other Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Fabric, Plastic, Rubber, Paper
Vintage Italian Parquetry Miniature Bombe' Chest
Located in Bradenton, FL
Miniature parquetry two drawer bombe chest made in Italy. All sides including back are finished.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Baroque Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Antique Schooner Ship Model of Mayflower
Located in Norwell, MA
Model of the fishing schooner "Mayflower". Early twentieth century. Hull is painted black over deep red. Rigged with a full suit of sails. On deck details include bell, winch, compan...
Category
1940s North American Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Antique J.R Bauman Model 1957 Size 14 Cage Dress Form Mannequin
By J.R. Bauman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique J.R Bauman Model 1957 Size 14 Cage Dress Form Mannequin. Item features adjustable height, cage base and rolling casters. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 63" H x 16" W x...
Category
Mid-20th Century Victorian Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
Bronze Vienes Miniature enamel
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Bronze Vienes miniature living room set
Miniature with enamel
Origin France Circa 1930
Materials Bronze and enamel in perfect condition
Rococo style
7 pi...
Category
1930s Austrian Rococo Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Set of 4 Mysterious Falcon Brass and Wood
Located in Pasadena, CA
A set of rare, collectible brass, wood and cork maybe pool table accessories in the shape of falcon talons.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Brass
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.
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