Models and Miniatures
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Models and Miniatures
Metal
Early 20th Century American Machine Age Models and Miniatures
Iron
Late 20th Century American Models and Miniatures
Ceramic
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures
Ceramic
1950s French Vintage Models and Miniatures
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century British Rustic Models and Miniatures
Brass
Late 20th Century Art Deco Models and Miniatures
Metal
Early 20th Century African Models and Miniatures
Alligator
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Models and Miniatures
Animal Skin
Late 19th Century French Baroque Antique Models and Miniatures
Nutwood, Walnut
1970s Scottish Industrial Vintage Models and Miniatures
Metal
1890s English Industrial Antique Models and Miniatures
Bronze, Copper, Steel, Iron
1950s American Vintage Models and Miniatures
Steel, Iron
Late 19th Century Antique Models and Miniatures
Bronze
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Models and Miniatures
Beech, Mahogany
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Models and Miniatures
Metal
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Models and Miniatures
Metal
Late 20th Century American Models and Miniatures
Wood
19th Century Dutch Antique Models and Miniatures
Bronze
1840s English Early Victorian Antique Models and Miniatures
Pottery
1880s French Antique Models and Miniatures
Iron
Mid-19th Century American Industrial Antique Models and Miniatures
Iron
Late 19th Century Turkish Other Antique Models and Miniatures
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Models and Miniatures
Hardwood
Early 20th Century Italian Grand Tour Models and Miniatures
Marble
1990s English Models and Miniatures
Gold
1930s European Bauhaus Vintage Models and Miniatures
Aluminum
Early 20th Century American Models and Miniatures
Brass
20th Century English Georgian Models and Miniatures
Brass
1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Models and Miniatures
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Models and Miniatures
Metal
19th Century Chinese Antique Models and Miniatures
Wood
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Models and Miniatures
Metal
1950s North American Vintage Models and Miniatures
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Models and Miniatures
Paper
Early 20th Century Danish Other Models and Miniatures
Brass
Early 20th Century Italian Models and Miniatures
Bronze
2010s American Models and Miniatures
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Hungarian Other Models and Miniatures
Porcelain
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Models and Miniatures
Porcelain
Mid-19th Century English Antique Models and Miniatures
Walnut
Early 20th Century British Models and Miniatures
Brass
Early 20th Century American Models and Miniatures
Tin
1950s British Vintage Models and Miniatures
Aluminum, Brass
1940s English Other Vintage Models and Miniatures
Mahogany
1980s North American Victorian Vintage Models and Miniatures
Brass
Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Models and Miniatures
Bronze
1920s Austrian Vintage Models and Miniatures
Fruitwood
1960s Italian Vintage Models and Miniatures
Metal
19th Century British Antique Models and Miniatures
Tulipwood
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Models and Miniatures
Earthenware, Pottery
Mid-19th Century French Victorian Antique Models and Miniatures
Bronze
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures
Metal
1940s European Folk Art Vintage Models and Miniatures
Pine
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Models and Miniatures
Bronze, Iron
19th Century English Victorian Antique Models and Miniatures
Cotton, Wood
1990s European Modern Models and Miniatures
Brass
Mid-20th Century English Models and Miniatures
Earthenware
20th Century English Folk Art Models and Miniatures
Glass
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.





