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Models and Miniatures For Sale
Carl Auböck Model #4500 'Lucky Pig' Polished Nickel Figurine Keyring
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck Model #4500 'Lucky Pig' polished nickel figurine keyring. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural object is hand fabricated in polished nickel-plate...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Nickel, Brass
Extra Large Copper Iron and Wood Kitchen Ornament Hanger Extra Large
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
The price is for the lot
It is an Espater de garn, a very original and striking product, nothing common of that size and
It is a set of copper and wrought iron utensils and skimmers ...
Category
19th Century Spanish Rustic Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Copper, Iron
$2,736 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of Miniature Lady Portraits 19th Century French School
Located in Milano, MI
A lovely pair of portrait miniatures of two ladies, by a French skillful artist who painted in fine pointille technique on paper this pair of portraits in the 1870s circa.
Set in tw...
Category
Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
Early 20th Century British Models and Miniatures
Materials
Brass
Regency Mahogany Miniature Table Cabinet
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Good Quality And Charming Early 19th Century Regency Period Mahogany Miniature Table Cabinet, Having Rectangular Top Over Superbly Figured Panelled Doors, Enclosing Four Concealed Long Drawers, Raised On Elegant Original Turned Feet.
This attractive little piece of Regency miniature furniture, as the name suggests, was probably made as a simple stand alone cabinet to be placed on top of a table top type surface. Alternatively it may have been specifically made as a travelling salesmans sample piece of furniture. Whichever its original purpose it is incredibly useful for modern day living however and we think it could be used to hold a wide variety of different day to day items.
The mahogany veneers have been very carefully chosen to ensure that they are well figured and this results in a very decorative item. Overall the quality of construction is also excellent and it has clearly been made in a well respected workshop.
As with all items which we offer for sale this antique table cabinet...
Category
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Mahogany
Young America Clipper Ship 1853 Model Realistic Representation Large Sized
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques delighted to offer for sale this model of the Young America Clipper Ship, 1853
Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it cov...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Cotton, Wood
$876 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Red Pop Art APC Pouring Paint Can Bank
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A perfectly Pop Art 1980s pouring paint can piggy bank/sculpture. Metal paint can with a quarter-sized coin slot in its bottom appears to be defying gravity by resting on a pouring ...
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
Herend Hungarian Porcelain Model of a Dog and a Rabbit on Leaf
By Herend
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Two delightful vintage Hungarian porcelain cabinet collector pieces comprising of a seated terrier dog and a rabbit on a leaf both made by Herend and dating from the 20th century. Bo...
Category
20th Century Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Porcelain
Sterling Silver and Paste Set Model of a Gentleman
Located in London, London
Carrying import marks for London, 1902 by Edwin Thompson Bryant, this handsome, antique silver model of a Gentleman, is wonderfully made with red and blue set paste to the Stand and ...
Category
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Sterling Silver
Cabinet Size Bronze Sculpture of Venus de Milo after Ron Liod Sauvage
By Ron Sauvage
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Venus de Milo bronze after Sauvage.
In an diminutive size that is perfect for the desk, mantel or vitrine.
Simply a wonderful little...
Category
20th Century French Grand Tour Models and Miniatures
Materials
Bronze
Pond Yacht Gaff Cutter
Located in Atlanta, GA
A beautifully detailed early 20th-century pond yacht titled Eve., crafted in carved wood with a rich, warm varnish and outfitted with gaff-rigged sails in pale green cotton. The slee...
Category
20th Century English Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
$2,850
English Antique Miniature Dressing Mirror Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition
Style: English Antique
Category
1940s English Other Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Scratch Built Church Model
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century scratch built Church model
We share what we love, and we love this scratch-built pine model of a church. Hand carved detail with gla...
Category
Early 1900s British Folk Art Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Pine
Solid Bronze Male Torso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Solid bronze sculpture. This piece features the male form. A beautiful display piece for a shelf or paperweight. Signed G. Shaw.
Dimensions
4" width x 1.75" depth x 4.25" height.
C...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Bronze
Gilded Antique Friezes for Furniture
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
- Rare gilded friezes for furniture, to enrich Your door, Your mirror, Your headboard of bed etc. -
O/6842 - crown antique in gilt bronze - cm. 26 x height 1...
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Beaux Arts Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Bronze
$1,072 / set
French 19th Century Rococo Style Miniature Painted Cabinet with Arching Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Rococo style miniature painted cabinet from the 19th century, with arching top, open shelves and two doors. Created in France during the 19th century, this miniature cabinet will make for a great decorative addition to any child's room! Featuring an arching cornice sitting above open shelves, the cabinet showcases two petite doors in its lower section. Painted in blue accented with gilt highlights, this miniature 19th century French Rococo style cabinet...
Category
19th Century French Rococo Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
DHL - EAT European Air Transport Scale model Boeing B757-200 G-BIKM
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Scaled model of the DHL Express aircraft airplane. Made as a showroom model from DHL Germany. This exquisite Model is handcrafted by a master craftsmen from the finest Wood. Attentio...
Category
Late 20th Century German Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
Museum Collection Luxury Christmas Tree Ornaments Set of 10 Vintage Irish Linen
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
Museum Collection Set of 10 Artisan Irish Linen Ornaments by Katie Larmour
This is a luxury box set of artisan made decorative ornaments created with authentic Irish Linen, exclusive to 1stdibs. They are special because they are limited editions from a beautiful mixture of vintage and deadstock fabric in small batches (some even one-of-a-kind) embellished with exquisite copper embroidery and dainty beading.
These novelty ornaments are a unique and quirky gift, or a treat to oneself. They are particularly suitable for the holiday season and the ultimate Christmas tree decorations. They are collectible and can be kept as heirlooms.
Katie Larmour is an acclaimed Northern Irish designer with a studio based in her hometown of Belfast. Known for heritage textiles, her signature use of Irish Linen and original designs have seen her brand make waves in Europe and beyond.
The fabric is 100% pure Irish Linen from a mixture of sustainable sources - vintage, local mill deadstock rolls from one of the last remaining linen mills still active in Ireland today, repurposed antique tablecloths...
Category
2010s Unknown Models and Miniatures
Materials
Linen
Miniature Painted Union Jack Leather Chesterfield Sofa – Vintage British Style
Located in Morristown, NJ
Late 20th/Early 21st c. a striking handcrafted miniature Chesterfield sofa, meticulously designed with a distressed dark navy leather exterior and a hand-painted Union Jack motif. Me...
Category
1990s English Chesterfield Models and Miniatures
Materials
Brass
Antique Bronze Cased Model Colubrina da Fortezza Cannon 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a superb decorative glass cased bronze model of the Colubrina da Fortezza cannon, late 19th century in date.
It features a 25 cm long brass barrel mounted on a two-wheel car...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Bronze
Nineteenth Century Ship Model in Original Paint
Located in Norwell, MA
Fine period model showing a classic windjammer. Carved lifeboats hang from davits. Two more lifeboats are on the cabin roof. Scribed and varnished deck. Rigged with a full set of standing and running cords. Interesting carved cradle...
Category
1890s North American Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
A Rare Knife Sharpener From the Late 18/19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
A rare knife sharpener from the late 18th century.
English,
iron and wood, by "Warren's Rotary."
Minor defects.
Dimensions: 44 x 54 x 25 cm
Good condition
Category
Late 18th Century English Art Deco Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
$762 Sale Price
20% Off
Georgian Mahogany Miniature Chest
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A late 18th century mahogany miniature chest retaining good colour throughout, with rectangular top over four well figured long drawers having...
Category
Late 18th Century English Hepplewhite Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Mahogany
Authentic LLadro Handmade in Spain Figurine, a Set of 3, Retired Models
By Lladro
Located in Plainview, NY
A beautiful Authentic set of 3 retired ladies figurines handmade in Spain by LLadro. The set includes:
Figurine 1 entitled " Basket of Love " # 7622 marked in the bottom 1994 coll...
Category
20th Century Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Porcelain
$595 Sale Price / set
30% Off
19th Century Swiss Black Forest Carved Thatched Roof Cottage Box
Located in Stamford, CT
Fantastic and rare example of Black Forest folk art, a tour de force of carving by a master woodworker. This lift top box in the form of a thatched cottage has many wonderful details...
Category
Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Walnut
Large Precious Stone and Silver-Gilt Flower Model by Asprey
Located in London, GB
A large precious stone and silver-gilt flower model by Asprey.
English, 20th century.
Measures: 47cm high x 14cm wide x 12 cm depth.
Crafted ...
Category
20th Century English Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Rock Crystal, Gold Plate, Silver
$82,647 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Late 20th Century Scale Model of the Historic Fallasburg Covered Bridge
Located in Chicago, IL
Meticulously hand-built at 1:20 scale, this late 20th century American cedar frame model captures the elegant engineering of the historic Fallasburg covered bridge in Lowell, Michiga...
Category
Late 20th Century American Folk Art Models and Miniatures
Materials
Cedar
Detailed Model of Dutch Sailing Ship Circa 1930s-1940s
Located in Opole, PL
Detailed Model of Dutch Sailing Ship Circa 1930s-1940s
A faithfully reproduced model of a vessel dating back to the Interwar Period of the 20th century. In particularly good condition.
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
$657 Sale Price
20% Off
20th Century Italian Miniature Wooden Rack, 4 Hunting Rifles in Sterling Silver
Located in VALENZA, IT
Miniature wooden rack with 4 hunting rifles in 925 sterling silver.
The rifles for hunting, in four different models, are in solid sterling silver casting ...
Category
1990s Italian Other Models and Miniatures
Materials
Sterling Silver
$648 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Gorgeous Late 19th Century Austrian Jewelers Anvil, 1890s, Vienna
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A very nice early 20th century Austrian jewelers metal anvil.
Perfect as a paper weight, gift for a jewelry collector or of course, as a tool. Nice older addition to any collection....
Category
1890s Austrian Arts and Crafts Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal, Steel
19th C Anatomical Didactic Model of a Torso with Removable Organs.
Located in Leuven , BE
Anatomical models have been used for centuries as an adjunct to teaching anatomy, and play an important role in the history of anatomical education. Models became popular over time f...
Category
Late 19th Century German Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Plaster
Narcissa Ward Miniature "Christmas Morning" Diorama c.1933-1942
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
$1,595 Sale Price
46% Off
Vintage Desk Model Airplane, Private Jet, Scandinavia, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A well-made mounted desk model of an aero plane/private jet. Professionally mounted on an oak stand. Unknown Scandinavian maker, circa 1970-1975. It’s made...
Category
1970s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Acrylic, Oak
$452 Sale Price
20% Off
Shadow Box Display of Hungarian Hussars Cavalry Toy Soldiers
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Shadow Box Display of Hungarian Hussars Cavalry Toy Soldiers figurines. It depicts a rectangular wood and glass shadow box displaying ten colorful lead soldiers riding hor...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Models and Miniatures
Materials
Glass, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Cast Aluminum Stylized Airplane Model or Sculpture & Stand
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This airplane model or sculpture is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from the United States and dating to approximately 1945 and done in the period streamlined Mid-Century M...
Category
Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Vintage Salesman's Sample Picnic Table c.1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
Vintage salesman’s sample picnic table with three wooden slats for the table top and one each for the seats. Painted green steel base.
Shown with life size hand model for sc...
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Models and Miniatures
Materials
Steel
Vintage Red Pop Art APC Pouring Paint Can Bank
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A perfectly Pop Art 1980s pouring paint can piggy bank/sculpture. Metal paint can with a quarter-sized coin slot in its bottom appears to be defying gravity by resting on a pouring ...
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
Miniature Furniture and Chairs from the 60s
Located in Lugo, IT
Miniature furniture and chairs from the 60s
A piece of furniture is missing a rubber and a non-original red knob
Good condition.
Thanks
Category
1960s Italian Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
$3,337 / set
Set of 7 Mini Pigs Earthenware Pottery Tea Pets Paperweights
Located in Somis, CA
Set of 7 adorable earthenware piggies. Hand crafted depicting happy countenance. Various colors. These cute pieces can be used as paperweights and tea pets.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Models and Miniatures
Materials
Earthenware, Pottery
$60 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Embraer 170 Jet Airplane Aircraft Model Brazil
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Scaled model of the Embraer 170 Jet. Made of Wood in the Scale of 1/75. This exquisite Embraer 170 Model is handcrafted by a master craftsmen from the finest Wood. Attention is given...
Category
Late 20th Century Brazilian Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
Antique American Ship Model, circa 1910
Located in Norwell, MA
Antique ship model of an American warship. Scribed deck, cabins, hatches, companion way, etc. The model is rigged with full standing and running ri...
Category
1910s North American Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Collection of 9 Folky English Victorian Brass Shoe and Boot Mantel Ornaments
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A collection of 9 brass shoe mantel ornaments.
Each in the form of a lady's boot or shoe.
Some with applied buttons and etched decorations.
Most ...
Category
19th Century American Victorian Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Brass
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
$515 Sale Price
35% Off
Venetian Murano Blue White Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Ballet Slipper Shoe
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful antique Venetian / Murano hand blown blue, white and gold flecks Italian art glass ballet slipper. The delicate shoe has a soft quilted pattern, with white rim and flower d...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Models and Miniatures
Materials
Gold Leaf
Russian Cloisonné Enamel and Silver Gilt Egg
Located in London, GB
Russian cloisonné enamel and silver gilt egg
Russian, 20th Century
Height 7cm, diameter 5cm
The complex technique of cloisonné enamelling is ...
Category
20th Century Russian Models and Miniatures
Materials
Silver, Enamel
$2,754 Sale Price
20% Off
Life-size 1950s Skeleton Teaching Aid on Stand
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Life-size 1950s Skeleton Teaching Aid on Stand
A 1950s original teaching aid, quirky and fun decoration, the piece is more or less intact it has been wel...
Category
Mid-20th Century Industrial Models and Miniatures
Materials
Plastic
Columbia Schooner Ship Model in Case
Located in Norwell, MA
Sleek model of the Fishing Schooner Columbia model in case. Charming old model of the famous Gloucester Grand Banks schooner with nested dories, rope coi...
Category
1950s Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Art Deco Style Traditional Wooden Artist Mannequin Model Vintage, 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A handmade wooden artist mannequin model - all joints move as they should. Found on an estate sale in Vienna, Austria.
Shows some wear - but l...
Category
1950s German Art Deco Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
$276 Sale Price
40% Off
20th Century Sterling Silver Miniature Motorcycle Harley Davidson, Made in Italy
Located in VALENZA, IT
Vintage Harley Davidson FXSTD in sterling silver with very accurate detail reproduction.
At the end of 2007 they stopped producing it
The wheels are with spokes and rubber tires
Com...
Category
1990s Italian Other Models and Miniatures
Materials
Sterling Silver
Large Signed 19th Century Grand Tour Bronze Statue of Narcissus
Located in Bradenton, FL
Large 19th Century Grand Tour bronze sculpture of Narcissus after the original found in 1862 at Pompeii. Signed "Bucciano Napoli". When first found in Pompeii it was identified as Na...
Category
19th Century Grand Tour Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Silver Plate
Maritime Diorama "Working the Beds" by Hitchcock
Located in Norwell, MA
Oyster dredging diorama titled "Working the Beds" by William Hitchcock. Oystermen are seen piloting a schooner working the dredge. Two others are "working also", set into a calm sea ...
Category
1960s North American Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
STUART TURNER 1898-1906 England Antique Functional Engine Motor Desk Model
Located in Miami, FL
Scale model of motor engine designed by Stuart Turner Limited.
This is a model of a mill engine created in England by the Stuart Turner company in the beginning of the 20th century. This is the Stuart Turner S50 small mill type engine, of horizontal formation with single cylinder and slip eccentric, powering a 3.5 inch spoked flywheel, free running. This antique model is a miniature of the real one, manufactured to be installed in farms during the British Industrial Revolution. Masterfully crafted with beautiful details and great materials, such; bronze, iron and steel. The model is mount in a piece of wood for display. This so-called adult’s toys are highly collectable and display very well, a great conversation pieces. Recently cleaned and oiled for sharp function.
The company of Stuart Turner Ltd was incorporated in 1906 and started to produce model steam engines...
Category
Late 19th Century English Industrial Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Copper, Steel, Iron
Antique Ship Model of an Armed Brig
Located in Norwell, MA
Nice antique ship model of an American brig. Deck details include cannons on carriages, capstan, anchors, longboat, gratings, etc. The model is rig...
Category
1930s North American Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Russian Princess with Tiara and Elaborate Jewelry Portrait Miniature
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th century Russian princess with tiara and elaborate jewelry portrait miniature
This young woman is wearing elaborate jewelry and a golden tiara....
Category
Late 19th Century Russian Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Other
French Velocipede or Child's Horse Tricycle from the 19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A fine French velocipede or child's toy horse tricycle from the 19th century, featuring a body of carved wood with brushed steel face-plate and glass ey...
Category
19th Century French Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Steel, Iron, Brass
Johnnie Walker Memorabilia Set, circa 1950
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
The world-famous and iconic figure – Johnnie Walker’s “The Striding Man” who walks energetically and purposefully, wearing his eye-catching red jacket, white riding breeches...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Models and Miniatures
Materials
Plastic
Vintage model of a Ferrari Hydroplane 1954 50cm 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a superb Vintage model of a Ferrari Hydroplane from 1954.
Ferrari motor cars are adored on all corners of the globe and are seen as the ultimate status symbol for the rich a...
Category
1950s Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Other
Painted Pine 19th Century Miniature Chest Of Drawers
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
An Extremely Attractive Mid 19th Century Painted Pine Miniature Chest, Having Elegant Decoration To Top And Sides, With Two Short And Two Long Drawers Retaining Original Turned Brass...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Pine
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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