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Models and Miniatures For Sale
Style: Modern
Style: Victorian
Lladró the Guest Small Figurine by Tim Biskup, Numbered Edition
Located in New York City, NY
Glossy porcelain figurine in silver luster created by Tim Biskup for the collection The Guest by LLadró Atelier with a white base attached to the piece. This piece is renowned design...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Porcelain
Lladró Canvas Vase Flowers Tapestry Vase by Bodo Sperlein
By Bodo Sperlein, Lladro
Located in New York City, NY
White glossy porcelain vase with accumulation of one by one handmade flowers for home decoration. Contemporary but Classic this sculptural vase is an impressive design statement comb...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Victorian Painted Pine Miniature Apprentice Chest of Drawers
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A very attractive and charming late 19th century Victorian
painted pine miniature chest having two short drawers and
two long drawers with original porcelain knobs raised
on elega...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Pine
Antique Sterling Silver & Leather Miniature Knife Holder Styled Playing Card Box
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique sterling silver and leather playing card box was made in London, England is 1885 by an unknown maker, in a period Victorian style. The box is styled as a miniature knife...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Sterling Silver
Spiderman Bust Sculpture in Carrara Marble
Located in Tivoli Terme, Roma
The sculpture was made from a single block of Carrara statuary marble, one of a kind piece.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Carrara Marble
Vintage Scale Model of The 1928 Mercedes Benz SS in German Silver, Circa 1950
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A rare scale model of the classic 1928 Mercedes Benz SS (Super Sport) which was the fastest car of its time. Made entirely of solid silver, the chassis shows a vented & belted hood, ...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Silver
Rare Antique Rocking Chair for Children American Rocker for Child or Toy Bear
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful and decorative small antique chair.
This handcrafted and rare American rocker for children is made of turned beech wood and it is in ama...
Category
Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood, Beech
Mid-19th Century Bird's-Eye Maple Simulated Miniature Chest
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A charming mid-19th century simulated bird's-eye
Maple miniature chest of three long drawers
With original turned wooden knobs raised
On original plinth
(There is often debate ...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Birdseye Maple
Model of a Royal Carriage
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Model of a Royal Carriage, realistically detailed with a carved wood and gilt decorated coach with one working door. Resting on a metal suspension under...
Category
Early 20th Century European Late Victorian Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
Pair of Miniature Globes Lane’s on Tripod Bases, London post 1833, ante 1858
By Lane's
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of miniature globes
Lane’s, London, post 1833, ante 1858
Papier-mâché, wood and paper
They measure:
Height 9.44 in (24 cm);
Sphere diameter 2.75 in (7 cm);
Diameter of t...
Category
1840s English Early Victorian Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Paper, Wood
19th Century Painted Pine Miniature Chest
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A very attractive mid-19th century painted pine
miniature chest of two short and two long
drawers having original brass knob handles
raised on original shaped bracket feet
(The...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Pine
Early 20th Century European Clock Tower Automaton Figures
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century European clock tower automaton figures
We are proud to offer an extremely rare set of European clock tower automaton figures, in the form of Persian / Turkish male dressed figures. Dated from the early 20th century, hand carved from wooden sections and detailed in gesso and paint. In completely original condition, later these figures have been secured to a 19th century ebonized wooden base for display purposes. These figures still have their original mechanisms in place, the metal rods extended from their backs, once pulled raise both hands and head, the mechanism is simple and on a pulley system. It is likely these figures would have been part of a larger group, which would have been animated once the clock tower struck upon the hour. This is the first time we have ever been able to obtain artifacts of this nature, and they are exceedingly rare in completely original form.
Size in inches: H 24” x W 21” x D 10”
Origin: Europe
Period: 1900-1920
Material: Wood & Gesso
Condition: These items are completely solid in structure and form. Wear is present across all the surfaces which includes crackled paint, worn surfaces, chipped gesso, and faded paint, these items are firmly secured to base pictured. The velour clothing...
Category
1920s German Victorian Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Gesso, Wood, Paint
Antique Portrait Miniatures of Fashionable Lady
Located in Firenze, IT
SHIPPING POLICY:
No additional costs will be added to this order.
Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included).
Enamel portrait of a lady with pow...
Category
Early 20th Century English Victorian Models and Miniatures
Materials
Ebony
"Nemo" Armchair by F. Novembre in Metallic Gold or Silver for Driade
By Fabio Novembre, Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1:8 scale miniature reproduction of the iconic "Nemo" head-armchair, designed by Fabio Novembre and manufactured by Driade.
Made in ABS and available in gold or silver metallic colors.
DIMENSIONS:
D. 3", W. 4.3", H. 6.6"
FABIO NOVEMBRE uses furniture design to tell intense and fascinating stories in which the protagonist is often the human figure. This human figure is capable of becoming abstract and universal, able to propose a mythical beauty as occurred in Greek art. So that Nemo, a face with classic features, is hollowed out to create an inhabitable space. The result is a head-armchair to be lived from the inside. Like a mask, it simultaneously conceals and reveals its inhabitant.
Fabio Novembre said about Nemo:
"In 2010 it happened that the name "Nemo" immediately evoked the famous little fish, protagonist of the movie of the same name, made by Pixar in 2003.
If this question had been asked at the end of the nineteenth century, the answer would have probably been Captain Nemo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Acrylic
Antique Victorian Ladies Leather Piedmont Shoes Boots Mercantile Store Display
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Pair of antique Victorian ladies high boots constructed of brown leather and used as mercantile models for a store display. Each sole has an impressed mark of "Piedmont" in script an...
Category
Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Leather
19th Century German Porcelain Carriage, Liechtenstein Coat of Arms
Located in Vero Beach, FL
This highly decorative porcelain is pristine and functions with ease. The wheels of the cart move it back and forth securely. The rear of the carriage features the Royal Coat of Arms...
Category
19th Century Liechtenstein Victorian Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Porcelain
Art Deco Revival White Full Body Vintage Plastic Mannequin, 1980s, France
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco Revival white full body vintage plastic mannequin, which was designed and manufactured, 1980s, France.
The mannequin shows geometric and cubism inspired features. The body ...
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Plastic
Pair of Grand Tour Obelisks
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A pair of late 19th century Grand Tour Obelisks. The mouldings in Carara, the plint in Sienna, the plaque in Lapis Lazuli and the obelisks themselves in onyx.
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Onyx, Marble
Victorian Sterling Silver Deer and Stag Table Ornament
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique pair of Victorian English cast sterling silver deer and stag models on a plinth; an addition to our animal related silverware collection.
These fine antique Victorian cast sterling silver table ornament...
Category
1870s English Victorian Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Locket Type Frame For Photo Reliquary of Embossed Nickel or Silver and Velvet
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Antique frame reliquary of embossed alpaca and velvet used to frame image or religious relic
comes from Andalucia, Spain
It is to hang on the wall and has a door with an iron where...
Category
1890s Spanish Victorian Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Velvet
Miniature Cast Bronze Grand Tour Architectural Model and Desk Thermometer
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This miniature cast bronze architectural desk thermometer sculpture of a European monument dates to the 19th century to commemorate one of the Grand T...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Victorian Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Bronze
Victorian Miniature Mahogany Centre Table
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
An attractive late 19th century mahogany
Miniature centre table having oblong top
Raised on elegant turned legs
(Almost certainly made by an apprentice to
try and showcase his...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Mahogany
Victorian Wooden Scale Model Crane, circa 1880
Located in London, GB
Unusual large scale model of a late Victorian crane, circa 1880. Beautifully constructed in mahogany with brass binding and details and the original working metal winch and chains, a...
Category
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Brass
Hand Carved Wood Lighter in the Shape of an Umbrella ‘Actual Size’
Located in New York, NY
Very unusual early 20th century hand carved wooden lighter in the shape of an umbrella with removable handle (actual umbrella size). Carved textured fabric and ruffles. Lighter mecha...
Category
Early 20th Century French Victorian Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
Late 19th Century Victorian Set of Ten Sales Samples Eye Glasses and Pince Nez
Located in Haarlem, NL
Very pretty Victorian set of shop or salesman sample glasses sewn on a cardboard and velvet panel
10 different sizes and models of eye glasses
8 of th...
Category
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Brass, Iron
Mid-19th Century English Walnut Miniature Chiffonier
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A charming 19th century Victorian walnut miniature
walnut chiffonier having mirrored back to superstructure
over shaped top and three cupboard doors with
mirrored panels
(This most unusual piece was almost certainly made originally
as a travelling salesman...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Walnut
Rare VW Beetle Pedal Car by Pines
By Pines of America
Located in Highland, IN
Made by Pines of America Inc. of Fort Wayne, Indiana this exceptional vintage VW pedal car comes with its original cardboard box. These plastic pedal cars...
Category
1960s American Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
Antique Mahogany Childs Wellington Chest
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A delightful mid-19th century mahogany childs size Wellington
chest of five long drawers with locking pilaster raised on
original plinth base.
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Mahogany
Miniature Bow Fronted Chest, c1830
Located in valatie, NY
This handsome little oak chest has many of the same details of its larger counterparts. The bow fronted conforming top sits on three bowed drawers all with original brass pulls and e...
Category
19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Oak
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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