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Models and Miniatures For Sale
Model #309-1 Vintage Scale and Weights by Brown & Sharpe Mfg.
Located in San Diego, CA
Model #309-1 vintage small scale and grain weights by Brown & Sharpe Mfg. of Providence, Rhode Island, circa, early 20th century. The piece is in good working condition and measures ...
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Early 20th Century Philippine Models and Miniatures

Materials

Iron

Model of the 4-6-0 steam locomotive the Black Knight
Located in London, GB
3 ½ inch gauge model of the 4-6-0 steam locomotive the Black Knight. Circa 1955. Mounted on a display track. Length of Locomotive: 31 inches - 79 cm. Length of Tender: 19 inches -...
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Mid-20th Century English Models and Miniatures

Materials

Brass, Copper, Steel

21th century French Large Perfume Bottle by Guerlain
Located in LEGNY, FR
Large fake half-sphere bottle for Guerlain “my insolence” used to do some presentation. The “top” bottle is made completely transparent. The plug is removable but the bottle has neve...
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Early 2000s French Models and Miniatures

Materials

Glass

French Salesman's Sample Of A Chest
Located in Tampa, FL
A turn of the century French salesman's sample of a chest in the bamboo style with a marble top. Circa 1900 to 1915. Three handles missing.
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Early 1900s French Antique Models and Miniatures

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Marble

Lladró Horse Race Figurine in White by Ernest Massuet. Limited Edition.
Located in New York City, NY
Race of horses figurine joined together and one of them attached to the white, glossy and matte porcelain base limited series. The thrilling energy of a horse race, captured in all i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Models and Miniatures

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Porcelain

Edwardian Diminutive Post Box, Early 20th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
The oak box with brass Royal Georgian plaque on top, pick up times on the front. The brass lock and key affixed to the door.
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Late 19th Century English Edwardian Antique Models and Miniatures

Materials

Brass

19th Century, French Faience Enameled Chinoiserie Table Top Cabinet
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th Century, French Faience Enameled Chinoiserie Table Top Cabinet. A very fine french enameled cabinet with chinoiserie decoration to the exterior and a white enamel to interior. G...
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Models and Miniatures

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Bronze

Italian Mid-Century Modern Silver Plate Owl Money Bank
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Vintage Money Bank of an Owl in Italian Silver Plate. This charming money bank comes in two parts that is easily opened. This bank is very functiona...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures

Materials

Silver Plate

Betel Motor Brass Model Car, Art Deco Box, Collectible Paint Set, 1930s
Located in Roma, IT
Lovely Art Deco model car fully made in brass. This charming model car box with many purposes was made in the US during the 1930s. Patent 75086 - This elegant and rare brass model c...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Models and Miniatures

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Metal, Brass

Antique Miniature English Mahogany Bow Front Hepplewhite Chest - Circa 1820's
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Antique Miniature Commode. English, Mahogany, Bow Front, circa 1820's in a Hepplewhite Style. 14.5" W x 7.75" D x 13.75"H. Good antique condi...
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Early 19th Century English Hepplewhite Antique Models and Miniatures

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Mahogany

Antique Hand Carved Black Forest Deer's Head Hat & Coat Rack 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning and rare Black Forest wall mounted carved deer's head hat and coat rack with glass eyes and with branch and leaf decoration,...
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1880s English Antique Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Kilgore Authentic Anatomical Preparation Human Skull
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Prepared by legendary medical supply company Kilgore International, this is an advanced anatomical reference human skull! An exceptional authentic vint...
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1950s American Vintage Models and Miniatures

Materials

Bone

Bugatti 57 SC Atlantic Crystal Model Car, same as the Ralph Lauren Collection
Located in Milano, IT
The Bugatti 57SC is universally recognized as one of the most beautiful expressions of automotive design ever. Penned by Ettore Bugatti's son Jean and pro...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures

Materials

Crystal

Rose Quartz Crane Pair Sculpture on Rock Crystal and Black Marble Mineral Base
Located in Toronto, ON
A beautiful hand carved semi precious rose quartz stone crane pair, with carnelian beaks, fluorite crests, and brass legs. The pair of cranes are mounted on a rock crystal quartz min...
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2010s Brazilian Models and Miniatures

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Quartz

Rock Crystal Butterfly Sculpture on Pink Geode Obelisk Base
Located in Toronto, ON
A stunning decorative mineral specimen, composed of a rock crystal butterfly with brass body, on a pink geode obelisk on black marble base. A beautiful acc...
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2010s Brazilian Models and Miniatures

Materials

Quartz, Stone

Rose Quartz Hummingbird Pair Sculpture on Rock Crystal and Marble Mineral Base
Located in Toronto, ON
A beautiful hand carved semi precious rose quartz stone hummingbird pair, with brass beak and feet, mounted on a rock crystal quartz and green marble...
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2010s Brazilian Models and Miniatures

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Quartz

Jaguar XK 120 model car in clear crystal, decorative object, made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
Victorious on track and outrageously elegant on the road, the Jaguar XK-120 is both one of the most famous and versatile cars ever made by the legendary British manufacturer. Produce...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures

Materials

Crystal

19th Century Silver Loderein Box in the Shape of a Book
Located in Delft, NL
A 19th century silver loderein box in the shape of a book A silver loderein box in the shape of a book with engraving. 19th century. Under the box hallmarked with the silver hal...
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19th Century Antique Models and Miniatures

Materials

Silver

Lamborghini Countach model car in clear crystal, decorative piece, made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
Lamborghini is well known for its bold, high-performance supercars. During the 1980s the flagship model, called the Countach, received an extensive body treatment that turned the ori...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures

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Crystal

Decorative Antique MODEL CARS, Rare Rolls Royce Cream Car Franklin Mint 1911 UK
Located in Hampshire, GB
Arising from the collaboration of the automobile brands, this exclusive antique model car is a 1:24 scale model that took over 4,000 hours to develo...
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1910s British Hollywood Regency Vintage Models and Miniatures

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Metallic Thread, Aluminum, Berlin Iron, Brass, Bronze, Cut Steel, Foil, ...

Globe, globe SVH, scale 1 to 38500000
Located in EINDHOVEN, NL
This beautiful globe has some minor damage at the height of the Galapagos Islands. Height: 50 cm. Width: 35 cm. Depth (= Ø sphere): 33 cm. Origin: The Netherlands, 1960s. Material: ...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures

Materials

Aluminum

Garment Form by Wolf Form Co
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Each form is individually molded by hand to specific dimensions and contours, every seam is symmetrically proportioned, every form is the closest replica to the human shape" - Wolf Form Co This example is model 1982 and perfect for your home or clothing store display...
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20th Century Models and Miniatures

Materials

Iron

Detailed Model of Dutch Sailing Ship From the 1930s-1940s
Located in Opole, PL
Detailed Model of Dutch Sailing Ship From the 1930s-1940s A faithfully reproduced model of a vessel dating back to the Interwar Period of the 20th ...
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Early 20th Century Dutch Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Antique Miniature English Mahogany Chest Sheraton Style Chest - Circa 1850's
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Antique Miniature Commode. English, Mahogany, circa 1850's in a Sheraton Style with glass knobs. 12" W x 8.5" D x 15.5"H. Good antique condit...
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Mid-19th Century American Sheraton Antique Models and Miniatures

Materials

Mahogany

Anatomical Cut of Human Skull Papier-maché, Didactical Collectables, Dr.Auzoux
Located in Leuven , BE
Anatomical cut of a human skull composed in natural painted papier-maché, with numbered labels on the different elements
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19th Century French Antique Models and Miniatures

Materials

Plaster, Paper

Copper Kitchen Decoration Vintage Coffee Pots Smalls For Rustic Lot of four
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Lot of 4 antique copper coffee pots for rustic kitchen decoration , Smalls vintage rustic style copper kitchen decoration They are very decor...
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Early 20th Century Italian Rustic Models and Miniatures

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Copper, Brass

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...
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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Models and Miniatures

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Crystal

Antique Safe Deposit Box By Vich&Co, 1920s
Located in Zohor, SK
Amazing antique item from the Bauhaus era of Czechoslovakia. A beautiful safe-deposite box by Vich&Co. company based in Prague in 1920s. The box is made of heavy metal and has an ori...
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1920s Czech Art Deco Vintage Models and Miniatures

Materials

Steel

Vintage Wooden Hat Form Mold, Vienna, Austria, 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Stunning beautiful wooden hat form mold, found at an estate sale in Vienna, Austria. Has the form of the typical Art Deco style. So we believe it was made in the 1920s. Nice decorati...
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Ruby Hummingbird on Amethyst & Quartz Mineral Base
Located in Toronto, ON
A beautiful hand carved semi precious ruby stone hummingbird mounted on an amethyst and quartz mineral specimen base. This exotic bird is a decorative combination of ornithology and ...
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2010s American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Amethyst, Tourmaline, Quartz

Vintage Industrial Glove Mold Ceramic
Located in Matosinhos, 13
Set of 3 vintage ceramic industrial Glove Molds. Original vintage glazed porcelain factory rubber glove molds. Each is stamped with the size and ...
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20th Century Industrial Models and Miniatures

Materials

Ceramic

Early Victorian Mahogany Candle Riser In The Form Of A Games Table
Located in Essex, MA
With tilt top with checkerboard inlay on a turned support and tripartite base and bun feet.
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1830s English Early Victorian Antique Models and Miniatures

Materials

Mahogany, Maple, Rosewood

Antique MODEL CARS, Collectible Black Car including Tonka/Burgao, Italy.
Located in Hampshire, GB
Arising from the collaboration of the automobile brands, this exclusive antique model car are 1:10 scale model that took over 4,000 hours to develop...
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Early 1900s Italian Hollywood Regency Antique Models and Miniatures

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Metal, Aluminum, Berlin Iron, Brass, Bronze, Cut Steel, Foil, Iron, Nick...

Anatomical Model, 1940's
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Vintage anatomical model made in the 1940s/50s. It is made of plaster and steel wire. Hand-painted and very detailed. The organs are removable. The mo...
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1950s German Industrial Vintage Models and Miniatures

Materials

Plaster, Pine

Large & Incredibly Detailed Midcentury Hand Carved Teak Elephant Sculpture Pair
Located in Lisse, NL
Good size and top quality carved wildlife sculptures. On the internet and in certain countries in the world you can find many hand carved wooden elephants, but they are mostly of poor to very poor quality when it comes to the actual details. These two impressive bull elephants on the other hand come with tremendous physical details and whomever hand carved this pair must have studied these majestic creatures for a long time. Besides that, he or she must have been a seasoned sculptor/wood-carver, because it takes a special kind of talent to reach this level of craftsmanship. We have searched the worldwide web and there is not a single wooden elephant sculpture out there that even comes close to having the same quality details and/or such perfect anotomy. It does not take a biologist to see that the artist has perfectly captured the soul of these ancient herbivors and therefor too they have great aesthetic and decorative value. Some of the amazing details of these sizable tuskers are their dried-leather-like skins. You just don't find carved elephants like that, because besides being extremely time consuming, it also takes great skill. Other great features/details are the loose skin around the hips and around the 'armpits', the trunks and mouths, the amazing body postures and ofcourse the stunning ears. They too are unlike anything we ever saw in an elephant sculpture. That too is why it did not take 30 seconds for us to know we had to have these in our gallery on 1stdibs (now also home to the most beautiful elephants on earth). Besides being more realistic than any wooden elephant we have seen or sold before, this pair also is fairly large in size. And with them being carved out of solid teakwood they have quite a bit of weight to them as well. Previous owners have clearly taken very, very good care of these midcentury carved elephants which is why they could not be in better condition either. We hope that by giving praise to the beauty of elephants in particular and acknowledging the importance of wildlife on our planet in general, that these stunning sculptures will help raise awareness so that mother nature will not one day be...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Models and Miniatures

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Felt, Wood

Decorative Antique MODEL CARS, Collectible Cream Car Tonka/Burgao, Italy.
Located in Hampshire, GB
Arising from the collaboration of the automobile brands, this exclusive antique model car is a 1:10 scale model that took over 4,000 hours to develo...
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Early 1900s Italian Hollywood Regency Antique Models and Miniatures

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Metallic Thread, Aluminum, Berlin Iron, Brass, Bronze, Cut Steel, Foil, ...

Decorative Antique MODEL CARS, Collectible 3pcs, Tonka/Burgao, Italy.
Located in Hampshire, GB
Arising from the collaboration of the automobile brands, these exclusive antique model cars are 1:10 scale models that took over 4,000 hours to deve...
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Early 1900s Italian Hollywood Regency Antique Models and Miniatures

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Foil, Metal, Aluminum, Berlin Iron, Brass, Bronze, Cut Steel, Iron, Nick...

Porsche Turbo Club model car shinsei mini power 1:37 sculpture. rarity
Located in Berlin, DE
Porsche Turbo Club model car shinsei mini power 1:37 sculpture. rarity A beautiful decorative rarity Please refer to the detailed photos for the condit...
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1970s German Vintage Models and Miniatures

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Marble, Metal, Brass

Small Louis XV Style Burlwood Three Drawer Chest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage burlwood miniature three drawer chest of drawers. A perfect little book rest or drinks table. All drawers lined with printed Florentine paper.
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20th Century Italian Louis XV Models and Miniatures

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Burl

Lladró Hercules Beetle Figurine by José Luis Santes
Located in New York City, NY
An innovative porcelain and metal creation inspired by one of the fascinating creatures in nature. Part of the Awesome Insects collection. This origi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Models and Miniatures

Materials

Metal

Vintage Handmade Miniature Metal Chair in the Art Deco Style
Located in Amityville, NY
Unique handmade vintage miniature metal chair. Art Deco inspired with a geometric skyscraper - like diamond and rectangle design on the back. The seat surface is flat and can hold a ...
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Models and Miniatures

Materials

Metal

Miniature Three Drawer Louis XV Style Chest of Drawers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Charming three drawer miniature Louis XV style chest of drawers. Place next to a chair as a book rest or drinks table. Would also make a nice jewelry chest.
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20th Century Italian Louis XV Models and Miniatures

Materials

Fruitwood

Vintage Wooden and Felt Hat Form Mold, Vienna, Austria, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Stunning beautiful wooden and felt hat form mold, found at an estate sale in Vienna, Austria. Has the form of the typical Art Deco style. So we believe it was made in the 1930s. Nice...
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1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Mustang P51 Aircraft Model in Aluminium Foil
Located in Paris, FR
Aircraft Model Mustang P51 in aluminium foil and silver polished. Scale model with detailed sliding cover cockpit and with retractable main wheels. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Models and Miniatures

Materials

Aluminum, Silver

Large Model Of A Smith & Wesson 29 Magnum Handgun
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A large model of a Smith & Wesson Model 29, a double-action revolver, features a six-round capacity and is chambered for the .44 Magnum cartridge. This esteemed firearm is proudly ma...
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20th Century American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Metal

19th Century Walnut Miniature Chest
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Good Quality Late 19th Century Walnut Miniature Chest, With Crossbanded Decoration Top Top, Over Five Long Drawers With Replacement Turned Brass Knobs And Crossbanded Decoration, R...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Models and Miniatures

Materials

Walnut

George III Mahogany Miniature Chest Of Drawers
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular with a caddy top over four drawers with bracket feet. These were made by furniture makers for family members and friends. Also used to promote a cabinetmakers skills.
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1770s English George III Antique Models and Miniatures

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Brass

Scottish Miniature Burl Wood Chest of Drawers, 1863
Located in Savannah, GA
A Scottish miniature chest of drawers in burled wood. Drawer inscribed on underside with maker’s name: “E.B. McGowan; Bank St, Wigtown; 17th Fe...
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1860s Scottish Antique Models and Miniatures

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Wood

20th Century English Large Model M.T. Casper Trader Monrovia Oil Tanker, c.1970
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A massive Norman Hill scale model of M.T. Casper Trader Monrovia crude oil tanker in wood and perspex display case. The finely detailed model was constructed in the 1970s by Scale Mo...
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20th Century British Models and Miniatures

Materials

Pine, Plastic

Antique Miniature Table and Chair
Located in High Point, NC
This eye-catching collectible set depicts a miniature wooden chair and table. The doll house scale puts your mind's eye into a quaint country scene. Attention to detail echoes the cr...
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20th Century European Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Postmodern Funnytime Kitchen Timer by Roberto Pezzetta for WikiDue
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A whimsical Italian postmodern multicolor kitchen timer designed by Roberto Pezzetta for WikiDue. Stacked light blue, red and yellow discs give it a ...
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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Models and Miniatures

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Plastic

A mushrooms models: Agaricus Campestris, Germany 1890.
Located in Milan, IT
A model for pharmacy of mushrooms. Specimen Agaricus Campestris, Made out of paper machè watercolored. Rectangular wooden black base with moss and hay. Germany circa 1890.
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Late 19th Century German Antique Models and Miniatures

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Wood

Jewelry Box Apprentice Chest Brass Engraved Thistle Miniature
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Chest of Drawers Jewelry Box Apprentice Chest Brass Engraved Solid brass apprentice chest of drawers, chest with 5 working drawers all with stylized...
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Early 20th Century British Models and Miniatures

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Brass

Italian mid-century modern Crodo advertising sculpture with glass bottle, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern Crodo advertising sculpture with glass bottle, 1960s Advertising sculpture in glazed ceramic. The character is the brand's mascot, it has a mandarin for a ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures

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Ceramic, Glass

Vintage Collection of Ten Miniature Hat Boxes and Hats
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rare and unusual collection of vintage miniature hat boxes with hats representing America's iconic hat companies of the time. Customers would buy them to give as gifts, then the reci...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures

Materials

Felt

Native Nootka Totem by Rick Williams, 2 Foot
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Rick Williams (Nootka / Nuu-chah-nulth, b. 1955). 2 Foot Red Cedar Seattle Pole" painted wood sculpture hand carved by Rick Williams and signed with titl...
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20th Century Canadian Native American Models and Miniatures

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Cedar

Victorian Wax Flower Basket Still Life Under Oval Glass Dome
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Victorian Wax Flower Basket Still Life Under Oval Glass Dome USA, Circa 1880 An exquisite testament to Victorian artistry: a stunning wax flower B...
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Late 19th Century American High Victorian Antique Models and Miniatures

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Glass, Wood

Vintage Collection of Eight Miniature Hat Boxes with Hats, Priced Individually
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rare and unusual collection of vintage miniature hat boxes with hats representing America's iconic hat companies of the time. Customers would buy them to give as gifts, then the reci...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures

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Felt

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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