Models and Miniatures
20th Century European Modern Models and Miniatures
Amethyst, Quartz, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary English Models and Miniatures
Sterling Silver
1970s American Vintage Models and Miniatures
Metal, Silver Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Models and Miniatures
Other
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Models and Miniatures
Sterling Silver
1970s American Vintage Models and Miniatures
Metal, Silver Plate
20th Century American Modern Models and Miniatures
Silver Plate, Bronze
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Models and Miniatures
Silver Plate
20th Century English Modern Models and Miniatures
Rock Crystal, Gold Plate, Silver
1890s French Antique Models and Miniatures
Wood
20th Century Italian Modern Models and Miniatures
Coral, Silver, Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Models and Miniatures
Porcelain
1970s English Vintage Models and Miniatures
Sterling Silver
1850s English Victorian Antique Models and Miniatures
Sterling Silver
19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Models and Miniatures
Giltwood
19th Century French Antique Models and Miniatures
Bone
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Models and Miniatures
Pine
1880s English Victorian Antique Models and Miniatures
Sterling Silver
1880s Bajan Victorian Antique Models and Miniatures
Shell
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Models and Miniatures
Brass
20th Century Italian Models and Miniatures
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Austrian Modern Models and Miniatures
Gold, Silver, Enamel
Late 20th Century English Models and Miniatures
Amethyst, Gold, Silver
1670s English Antique Models and Miniatures
Agate, Gold
Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Models and Miniatures
Bronze
1930s English Vintage Models and Miniatures
Brass
20th Century American Country Models and Miniatures
Metal, Iron
1880s French Antique Models and Miniatures
Marble, Bronze
19th Century British Antique Models and Miniatures
Paint
1920s English Vintage Models and Miniatures
Sterling Silver
19th Century British Antique Models and Miniatures
Mahogany
1970s English Vintage Models and Miniatures
Sterling Silver
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Models and Miniatures
Lead
1870s English Victorian Antique Models and Miniatures
Silver, Sterling Silver
1910s English Vintage Models and Miniatures
Wood
1910s English Vintage Models and Miniatures
Laminate, Wood, Mahogany
19th Century English Antique Models and Miniatures
Metal, Steel
20th Century Models and Miniatures
Amethyst, Quartz
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Models and Miniatures
Acrylic
1870s English Antique Models and Miniatures
Satinwood
Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Models and Miniatures
Sterling Silver
19th Century English Antique Models and Miniatures
Oak
1890s English Victorian Antique Models and Miniatures
Sterling Silver
1960s English Vintage Models and Miniatures
Sterling Silver
19th Century European Antique Models and Miniatures
Silver, Enamel
Early 20th Century European Models and Miniatures
Metal, Bronze
Early 18th Century European Palladian Antique Models and Miniatures
Oak, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Models and Miniatures
Metal
1860s English Antique Models and Miniatures
Glass, Wood
19th Century Antique Models and Miniatures
Mahogany
20th Century Italian Models and Miniatures
Silver, Sterling Silver
Mid-18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Models and Miniatures
Wood
20th Century American Country Models and Miniatures
Wood
1910s Scottish Vintage Models and Miniatures
Glass, Wood
Early 20th Century German Art Deco Models and Miniatures
Porcelain
1890s English Antique Models and Miniatures
Mahogany
20th Century Models and Miniatures
Brass
1920s English Vintage Models and Miniatures
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.