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Models and Miniatures For Sale
Period: 20th Century
Period: Mid-20th Century
Brass Hourglass Holder
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Perfectly patinated brass hourglass holder.
Dimensions
1.25" diameter x 3.75" height
Condition
Good vintage condition; age appropriate patina.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Brass
Handmade General Store Wooden Folk Art Model c.1960-1980
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
Contact us for more parcel shipping quotes: S16 Home San Francisco.
A handmade general store wooden folk art model with some accessories. Single story with front porch. Pape...
Category
Late 20th Century Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
Silverplate Cannon With Wheels
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exceptional objet d'art is modeled after a cannon from the siege of Mafeking, a 217-day conflict in South Africa during the Second Boer War. It is composed of silverplate over c...
Category
20th Century English Victorian Models and Miniatures
Materials
Silver Plate, Copper
Pepsi Logoed Concorde Jetliner Desk Model on Lucite Base
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool Pepsi logoed Concorde jetliner desk model on lucite base, circa late 1990s. The model measures 5.5" in wingspan x 12"D x 2.75"H and sits on a high quality chrome stand. ...
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Desk Model of the 'Atomium' Building
Located in London, GB
A small desk top model of the Atomium building in Brussels.
Marble base, metal model.
Belgium, c1960s.
Some small nicks and scuffs, wear commensurate with age.
Location: London G...
Category
1960s Belgian Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Marble, Metal
Early 20th Century Bronze and Wood Mounted Cannon Model with Large Wheels
Located in Miami, FL
Early 20th Century Bronze and Wood Mounted Cannon Model
Offered is an early miniature bronze cannon on a wood carriage with large bronze wheel. This will be displayed nicely on a d...
Category
Early 20th Century Models and Miniatures
Materials
Bronze
Mid-Century Desk Model of the 'Atomium' Building
Located in London, GB
A small desk top model of the Atomium building in Brussels.
Marble base, metal model.
Belgium, c1960s.
Some small nicks and scuffs, wear commensurate with age.
Embossed 'Brussels...
Category
1960s Belgian Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Marble, Metal
Antique Wooden Shoe Forms c.1920-Multiple Sets Available (FREE SHIPPING)
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
Price is per collection. 6 collections available. Please specify which set to purchase. Decorative only.
Original cobbler's wooden shoe forms. Sold in sets of four. They hav...
Category
Early 20th Century Models and Miniatures
Materials
Maple
Cased Ship Model of the United States Frigate "Essex" 1799
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Finely made three masted ship model (1/8” inch =1 ‘ Scale) with carved wood details and painted with string details. Includes Masthead Sculpture, two Anchor...
Category
20th Century American Classical Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
An antique bronze scale model of an 18th century cannon on a hardwood base c1920
Located in Central England, GB
This superb finely detailed model of an 18th century cannon is very well engineered. It has large distinctive front spoked wheels with studded tra...
Category
Early 20th Century British Medieval Models and Miniatures
Materials
Bronze
Large French Art Deco Three-Masted Barque Ship Model, 1930s
By Anthoine Art Bois
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Large French Art Deco three-masted barque ship by Anthoine Art Bois, France, 1930s. Wood and metal. Painted white metal sails, wood hull and painted black base
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
Mir Space Station USSR CCCP Original Scale Model; Soviet Scene
Located in Mortsel, BE
Presenting an extraordinary piece of aerospace history - the original Mir prototype scale model from Russia. This remarkable artifact has been in our possession for the past 30 years, cherished as a prized collectible. Acquired from the individual who first imported it from Russia, it stands as a testament to the ingenuity and engineering prowess of space exploration.
This scale model is truly one-of-a-kind, bearing witness to the pioneering spirit that led to the construction of the iconic Mir space...
Category
1980s Russian Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
Chinese Miniature Porcelain Teapot with Silver Overlay 20thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
A Chinese miniature teapot offers porcelain vessel with hand painted figures, housed in silver overlay having figures, signed as photographed, 20th century
Measures- 4.25''H x 5''W ...
Category
20th Century Asian Models and Miniatures
Materials
Silver
American Airlines Boeing 747 Jumbo Jetliner / Airplane Contractor Desk Model
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool American Airlines Boeing 747 jetliner / airplane desk model by Aero Mini of Japan, circa 1970s. The model measures 8" in wingspan x 9.5"D x 6"H and sits on a high qualit...
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Sabino Artistic Glass Opalescent Fish by Marius Ernest Sabino
Located in Lisbon, PT
An Art Deco fish opaline glass figure miniature with mouth up by Marius Ernest Sabino.
Circa 1933
“Sabino” signed.
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Models and Miniatures
Materials
Glass
Narcissa Ward Miniature "Christmas Morning" Diorama c.1933-1942 (FREE SHIPPING)
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
A highly detailed diorama titled "Christmas Morning" featuring a French living room scene during Christmas morning. Almost every piece of molding, furniture, rugs, and accessory items that are contained in the room is designed and created by hand. Original signed tag on the back. Comes with two booklets by Mrs. James Ward Thorne (Narcissa Ward), an original photograph signed by the artist and newspaper clippings.
CREATOR Narcissa Ward aka Mrs. James Ward Thorne.
DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1933-1942.
MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Wood, Glass, Fabric, Metal, Paper.
CONDITION Good. Wear consistent with age and use.
DIMENSIONS H 11.25 in. W 13.75 in. D 7.75 in.
HISTORY
Mrs. James Ward Thorne of Chicago loved dollhouses and miniatures as a child. After traveling in Europe where she collected miniature furniture and accessories, Mrs. Thorne commissioned over two dozen miniature rooms created by cabinetmakers from her own drawings. The scale is: one inch to one foot. The rooms were exhibited in the 1933-1934 Chicago's Century of Progress Exposition, the 1939 San Francisco's Golden Gate International Exposition, and in the 1940 New York World's Fair.
Later, Mrs. Thorne had 29 more rooms created, copying Europe's castles, museums and historic homes. She commissioned architects to create historically accurate settings and had the textiles and carpets made by the Needlework Guild of Chicago. The rooms showing the French and English architectural and decorating styles from the 1500's to the 1920's, were exhibited in 1937 at the Art Institute of Chicago. In 1942 Mrs. Thorne gave 37 more Miniature Rooms to the Art Institute of Chicago. Those rooms offered views of American history between 1875 and 1940. The Art Institute of Chicago's Thorne Miniature...
Category
Early 20th Century American Classical Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood, Glass
Mounted Half Block Ship Model of a 1936s America's Cup Sloop the Endeavour II
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Early Mounted Half Block Ship Model of a 1936s America's Cup Sloop
This half block miniature boat model is dedicated to Joe and has quiet the provenanc...
Category
Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Cherry, Maple
English Sterling Silver Charm Bracelet with Heart Lock Antique Bracelet, 1960s
Located in Hampshire, GB
Open curb link bracelet with heart padlock clasp hung a variety of charms, including, a fire engine, motorcycle, trolley bus, doctor’s bag, dunce hat, barrel organ and an engagement ring with a jewel on top. A Lovely English sterling silver double-link charm bracelet with a safety chain. There are Twenty-Nine charms The bracelet is in excellent condition, with scratching as expected. We have given the bracelet a light clean.
96g total gross weight.
Condition
Excellent condition. This is a fabulous vintage 1960s silver charm...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Early Victorian Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal, Sterling Silver, Silver
Traditional Wooden Artist Mannequin Model Doll Vintage Italy, 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A handmade wooden Artist mannequin model - all joints move as they should. Found on a Estate sale in Verona, Italy.
Shows some wear - but looks beautiful on display! Some scratches a...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Folk Art Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
EARLY 20th CENTURY SAILING SHIP MODEL
Located in Firenze, FI
Small model of a sailing ship depicting the famous English merchant ship HMS Bounty. The model and its details are handmade, with great care and refinement (lifeboat, ropes, sails, a...
Category
Early 20th Century English Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Art Deco Sabino Artistic Pink Glass Opalescent 'Fish' by Marius Ernest Sabino
Located in Lisbon, PT
An exquisite Art Deco pink Sabino fish miniature in opaline glass
Signed “Sabino”.
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Models and Miniatures
Materials
Glass
Display Champagne Bottle
By G.H. MUMM 1
Located in Hellerup, DK
Large French vintage fiber glass display model of a G.H. Mumm Cordon Rouge champagne bottle for promoting the brand in a wine shop. Super decorative item for the bar or wine cellar.
Category
1950s French Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Fiberglass
Large Antique German Chocolate Mold with Bunnies and Chickens
Located in Redding, CT
Large Antique German Chocolate Mold with Bunnies and Chickens. Nice hinged double door German chocolate mold. The molds themselves have ...
Category
Early 20th Century German Folk Art Models and Miniatures
Materials
Tin
20th Century Italian Suite Of Eleven Silver Shells, M Buccellati, c.1960
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Stunning mid 20th Century Italian solid silver set of 11 shells of varying size and forms, all fully mounted in silver, realistically modelled with textured and detailed features. So...
Category
20th Century Italian Models and Miniatures
Materials
Silver
American Wooden Boat Model, 20th C
Located in New York, NY
American polychromed wooden boat model on stand, with polychrome painted decoration, and linen sails, original condition.
Dimensions: 60" H x 36" L x 9.5"...
Category
Early 20th Century American Classical Models and Miniatures
Materials
Linen, Wood, Paint
Art Nouveau Peacock Bimini Art Glass Sculpture Figurine, 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early-20th century hand blown Peacock Figurine, made probably in the Lauscha Thuringia Area in Germany. Peacock with Spun Glass "Feathers" and...
Category
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Models and Miniatures
Materials
Blown Glass
Tall Painted Decorative Steel Eifel Tower Inspired Lighthouse Sculpture or Model
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Standing 34.5 inches tall this beautiflly crafted architectural sculpture inspired by the Eifel Tower makes a great impression. An intricate system o...
Category
Late 20th Century Industrial Models and Miniatures
Materials
Steel
Old Vintage School Molecular Model Czech 1970s
Located in Wien, AT
This old atomic model from chemistry class in the 1970s is made of plastic and comes from school
in the former Czechoslovakia. Very decorative and in good condition with signs of we...
Category
Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Acrylic, Plywood
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
Antique English Pond Yacht from Leek, England on Original Stand c1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique English Pond Yacht purchased in the town of Leek, England over 25-years ago and just purchased from a serious collector. Pond Yachts date from the middle 1800’s and unfortuna...
Category
Early 1900s English Country Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Brass
Liberty of London Small Brown Leather Hippopotamus Decorative Model
Located in High Wycombe, GB
1920's Liberty of London Small Hand-Crafted Brown Leather Hippopotamus with Glass Eyes Decorative Model.
Category
1930s British Art Deco Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Leather, Glass
French Miniature Brittany Armoire
Located in Winter Park, FL
A large-scale French miniature armoire from Brittany, made of dark stained oak and elaborately decorated with hand-carved and incised details. May be used freestanding or as a wall c...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Models and Miniatures
Materials
Oak
Miniature French Faux Bamboo Washstand with Mirror
Located in Winter Park, FL
A late 19th century French miniature faux bamboo marble top doll furniture wash stand with pivoting vanity mirror. Made of pitch pine and cherry wood with a small drawer, towel bars ...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Models and Miniatures
Materials
Marble
Statue of Liberty Souvenir Building Grand Tour Metal Vintage, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This vintage Statue of Liberty souvenir statue is being offered from a major estate sale in Vienna, Austria. Guaranteed old, original and as shown. It is impressive in size, measurin...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
Paris Eiffel Tower in the style of Brazilian Artist Abraham Palatnik
Located in New York, NY
An Op-Art resin/acrylic Paris Eiffel Tower decorative object in the style of Brazilian Artist, Abraham Palatnik. A great desk accessory or gift. Dimensions: 1.38" Depth x 1.5" Width x 3.94" Height.
Small French porcelain...
Category
Late 20th Century Models and Miniatures
Materials
Resin, Acrylic
Mid-Century Modern Architectural Model of an Atlantic City Hotel, circa 1960
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very cool Mid-Century Modern Architectural Model of an Atlantic City hotel, incredible detail, housed in lucite box, circa 1960.
Category
1960s American Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Lucite
Semi-Precious Stone and Silver Bird Model
Located in London, GB
Semi-precious stone and silver bird model
Continental, 20th Century
Height 9cm, width 11cm, depth 6cm
A charming pair of sparrows perches atop a youngite agate rock. The birds are...
Category
20th Century European Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Agate, Silver, Other
1990s Italian Sky Blue Leaves Murano Art Glass Cactus Plant in Purple Pot
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Italian highly collectible potted glass cactus of limited edition, entirely handcrafted in Murano, with modern Minimalist design blown by Formia Murano, in a lifelike or...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Organic Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Model of Malcolm Forbes Yacht "The Highlander"
Located in Norwell, MA
Builders style scale model of publisher Malcom Forbes' custom yacht "The Highlander". Highlander was designed by Jon Bannenberg and built by De Vries Sh...
Category
1980s North American Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Vintage Spanish Metal Shoe Trees - Circa 1960 - AMD Patented
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Unearth a piece of shoemaking history with this pair of vintage metal shoe trees, meticulously crafted in Spain circa 1960 and sealed with AMD's pat...
Category
1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
Military Porcelain Figure, Set of 16
Located in New York, NY
Large assembled group of (16) sixteen military porcelain figurine depicting various uniforms, with diverse marks to underside.
Dimensions: Tallest...
Category
20th Century Other Models and Miniatures
Materials
Porcelain
Painter Anatomical Skull
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this painter anatomical human skull, circa 1970. This skull was acquired from a painter's studio, the skull was painted with oil paint.
Category
1970s North American Arts and Crafts Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Plaster
Private Parts by Giovanni Hard Cover Book Bruno Gmunder
Located in Dayton, OH
"Hard cover art photography / male photography book “Private Parts” by Giovanni – Edited & Design by Claus Kiessling – Cover Design by Dolph Caesar - Published by Bruno Gmunder...
Category
Late 20th Century European Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Paper
Smoky Quartz Crystal Cluster
Located in London, GB
Smoky quartz crystal cluster
Continental, 20th Century
Height 15cm, width 30cm, depth 21cm
Formed by nature, the base of the smoky quartz crystal cluster is of a salmon pink shade...
Category
20th Century European Models and Miniatures
Materials
Quartz
Teledyne Ryan Firebee II Drone Contractor's Desk Model
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool and extremely rare Teledyne Ryan Firebee II contractor's desk model, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good condition and super high quality. It is made of wood and mount...
Category
Late 20th Century American Models and Miniatures
Materials
Stainless Steel
Collection of Rock Specimens
Located in London, GB
Collection of rock specimens
Continental, 20th Century
Smallest: Height 2cm, width 25cm, depth 21cm
Largest: Height 1cm, width 38cm, depth 26cm
This superb collection of rock spe...
Category
20th Century European Models and Miniatures
Materials
Agate
Original plans and projects for the redevelopment of Hursley Park: 1902 - 1904
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This set of model elements accompanied by plans constitutes part of the project to redevelop the Hursley Park mansion, also called ， commissioned by the Coopers family who acquired it in 1902. The project is entrusted to the architect Scottish Alexander Marshall Mackenzie (1848-1933).
Originally built in the early 1720s, Hursley House was purchased in 1902 by Sir George Cooper and his wife Mary Emma Smith. Their desire to transform the place into an 18th century palace is perfectly illustrated by the purchase, to decorate their ballroom, of 18th century Beauvais tapestries. The decor was to highlight the French art collections of the Hursley Park mansion. The model elements that we present perfectly embody an eclectic taste for the arts of the 18th century, and in particular the ornamentation which simultaneously summons all the styles up to that of Louis XIV. The model, representing the decorations, allows you to see all the opulence of the interior of Hursley House. Large openings hosting tapestries, highlighted by richly decorated woodwork, frame large doors or mirrors displaying large garlands of flowers.
The main model presents an interior design project for the “Grand Salon”. Another part of the models is dedicated to the representation of a bedroom of Mrs. Gould, on cardboard made by Tochon-Lepage & Cie.
The model of the Grand Salon, probably an abandoned project of the Drawing Room which was actually completed, presents a sumptuous decoration in a Regency style. Rectangular in shape, the two longest walls of the room in turn present a decor decorated with tapestries and a series of three windows accompanied by a large mirror. The two smaller walls facing each other have on one side a fireplace topped...
Category
Early 20th Century English Belle Époque Models and Miniatures
Materials
Paper, Wood
Architectural Cork Model of an English Church by Cornelius Daniel Ward
Located in Benington, Herts
A Spectacular Masterpiece of Cork Modelling-a Scale Architectural Model of an English Church by Cornelius Daniel Ward of Norwich.
English Circa 1900-1930
Provenance
Made by Corneli...
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Cork
Semi-Precious Stone and Silver Model of a Cockerel
Located in London, GB
Semi-precious stone and silver model of a cockerel
Continental, 20th Century
Height 12cm, width 10cm, depth 10cm
This objet d’art is made from a selection of high quality material...
Category
20th Century European Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Marble, Amethyst, Silver, Other
American vintage cash register from NATIONAL, made of metal
Located in Milano, IT
We present a timeless treasure: the antique American cash register from the early 20th century, revisited and enriched with the charm of Italian lire!
Enter a world where history an...
Category
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Lapis Lazuli Horse Knight
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful hand carved horse bust in grade AAA natural lapis lazuli. The horse with robust neck and windswept mane, mouth slightly open and large alert eyes. Lapis of beautiful coba...
Category
20th Century Afghan Models and Miniatures
Materials
Lapis Lazuli
Midcentury Painted Ventriloquist Dummy, circa 1960
Located in San Francisco, CA
About
An original ventriloquist dummy. Painted composite head with movable mouth. Hole in the back for your hand to manipulate the mouth and rotate the head. Fabric clothes, woode...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Composition
Large Antique Wooden Ship on Stand
Located in Summerland, CA
Charming model of triple masted sailboat on stand.
47” wide
Category
1920s Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Artificial Smoked Parma Ham 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
Vintage Madonna of Montserrat, Our Lady of Montserrat Statue Grand Tour Souvenir
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This vintage Statue Madonna of Montserrat souvenir statue is being offered from a major estate sale in Vienna, Austria. Guaranteed old, original and as shown. It is impressive in siz...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
Architectural Model
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20th-century large-scale architectural model in a beautiful honey blonde wood. A unique conversation piece where the early design stages of a...
Category
1920s American Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
20th Century Wooden Hand Painted Caravel Ship Model with Leather Sails
Located in Sofia, BG
Large hand carved and hand painted caravel ship model standing on a base with three leather sails in fair condition. There are some missing pieces but the overall impression is quite...
Category
Early 20th Century French Models and Miniatures
Materials
Leather, Wood
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.
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