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Models and Miniatures For Sale
Period: Late 20th Century
Period: Early 20th Century
Set of 4 Mushroom Models
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Set of 4 Mushroom models, mounted on a wooden base and placed in a glass original box, from the East-European Slovakia
used as display in schools,different colors
good an original p...
Category
1970s Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Softwood
$1,950 / set
Set of Two Metal TV Television Tower Scale Design Models, Vienna Austria, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Scaled models of two television tower from Vienna Austria. Hand-spun in metal. A nice architectural sculpture for every living room or desktop. The smaller one measures approximate 7...
Category
1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
Embraer 190 Jet Airplane Aircraft Model Brazil
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Scaled model of the Embraer 190 Jet. Made of Wood in the Scale of 1/75. This exquisite Embraer 190 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
Paris Eiffel Tower in the style of Brazilian Artist Abraham Palatnik
Located in New York, NY
An Op-Art resin/acrylic Paris Eiffel Tower decorative object in the style of Brazilian Artist, Abraham Palatnik. A great desk accessory or gift. Very good condition as shown in images. Dimensions: 1.38" Depth x 1.5" Width x 3.94" Height.
Small French porcelain...
Category
Late 20th Century Models and Miniatures
Materials
Resin, Acrylic
Miniature Antique Louis XV Style Chest of Drawers from France, circa 1910
Located in Dallas, TX
This antique miniature French table top commode dates to the early 1900s. It is in the Louis XV style with splayed feet, shaped (or "bombe") sides, and bronze hardware throughout. Th...
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Models and Miniatures
Materials
Fruitwood, Walnut
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...
Category
1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Crystal
$425 Sale Price
20% Off
Twenty-Seven Woods for a Chinese Artificial Flower Vase P by Ettore Sottsass
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
From the collection of twenty-seven woods for Chinese artificial flowers, vase P by Ettore Sottsass,
Edited by Design Gallery Milano, 1995.
Limited edition of 12 signed and numer...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Chrome
$7,861 Sale Price
30% Off
Bronze Signed Indian Sculpture by Joseph Boulton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing signed bronze patinated Resin Indian. Fantastic work. Signed "Boulton" and "SC" (Sculpture Collectors Ltd.)
Joseph Boulton
American,...
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Models and Miniatures
Materials
Bronze
20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Miniature Triumph Motorbike Rubber Tires
Located in VALENZA, IT
Vintage Triumph custom motorcycle in sterling silver with very accurate detail reproduction.
The wheels are with spokes and rubber tires
Completely handmade made in Italy
757gr...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Other Models and Miniatures
Materials
Sterling Silver
Group Of Micro-Miniature Vienna Bronze Figures
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A collection of four micro-miniature cold-painted figurines including a dancing couple, begging dog, stork and a gnome.
Dimensions:
Dimensions: Gnome - tallest - 1 1/4" H by W 5/8"...
Category
Early 20th Century European Victorian Models and Miniatures
Materials
Bronze
Fine Shipyard Half Hull Model of the Northern Light
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A fine Shipyard half hull model of the NORTHERN LIGHT. Still retained in its original case and set upon its original backboard.
The condition and quality of this lovely model is supe...
Category
1910s English Vintage 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 ...
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Plastic
Metal Munich TV Television Tower Scale Design Model, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Scaled model of the Munich television tower. Hand-spun in metal. A nice architectural sculpture for every living or mans room.
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
Aluminum Munich TV Television Tower Scale Design Model, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Scaled model of the Munich television tower. Hand-spun in metal. A nice architectural sculpture for every living or mans room.
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Italian Glazed Ceramic Leopard Figurine
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Unleash a bold burst of personality into your décor with this Vintage Italian Glazed Ceramic Leopard. Crafted with striking hand-painted detail, this fierce feline features a vivid, ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Models and Miniatures
Materials
Ceramic
Berlin Radio Tower Brass on Wooden Base Scale Design Model, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Scaled model of the Berlin Radio tower. Rare collectible in metal on a wooden base. A nice architectural sculpture for every living or desktop. Made in the 1930s this item will be a ...
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Brass, Copper
Early 20th Century Desk Globe
Located in Firenze, FI
Beautiful physical and political terrestrial table globe on bronze base and plaster sphere with double rotary movement.
Designed by Prof. Guido Cora for G.B.Paravia Editori in the fi...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Models and Miniatures
Materials
Bronze
Brass Nuremberg Tv Television Tower Scale Design Model, 1980s, German
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Scaled model of the Nuremberg television tower. Hand-spun in brass with a nice wooden base. A nice architectural sculpture for every living or man’s room.
Category
1980s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Brass
Vintage Hat Shop Display c.1930-1950
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
This Marten Hats display bust was once used in a hat shop to showcase stylish head wear. Made of a heavy composition material with a bronze-tone finish, it has a classic, eleg...
Category
Early 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Composition
Brass and Aluminium Munich TV Television Tower Scale Design Model, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Scaled model of the Munich television tower. Hand-spun in aluminium and brass. A nice architectural sculpture for every living or mans room.
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
DEMAG Die Cast Miniature Crane Truck from NZG, West Germany, 1970s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Die cast DEMAG HC130 crane truck fabricated by Nürnberger Zinkdruckguß-Modelle GmbH (NZG), West Germany 1970s. NZG is famous for specializing in collectible high quality toys and pro...
Category
Late 20th Century German Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
Pair of Large Carved Wood Faux Malachite Obelisks
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of large carved wood faux Malachite Obelisks.
Offered is a stunning pair of Hollywood Regency style carved wood obelisks. This pair of large scale hand decorated neoclassical f...
Category
1970s Unknown Neoclassical Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
City of Stuttgart TV Television Tower Aluminum Scale Design Model, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Scaled model of the Stuttgart television tower. Hand-spun in Aluminum, with brass top. A nice architectural sculpture for every living or men’s room. It has ...
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Brass, Aluminum
Vintage Tin Etain Zinn Pewter, Bar Scene, 1970s
By Etaind'art
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very rare large Pewter bar scene. Signed Tin Etain Zinn Pewter, several figures and furniture in a bar. Standing on a oak base. 1970s Dutch.
Category
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Pewter
Black Colored Metal TV Television Tower of Nuremberg Scale Design Model, 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Scaled model of the Nuremberg television tower also called Nuremberg Egg (because of the Design). A nice architectural sculpture for every living or man’s room. Diameter given in dim...
Category
1980s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
Architect's Half Model of Wrigley Yacht Wasp
Located in Norwell, MA
Period builders model of the motor yacht "Wasp". Superb example of the model makers art. We present this model of the Wrigley Family Yacht "Wasp". Wasp was a forty size foot motor cruiser built by Great lakes Boat...
Category
1920s North American Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Set of Vintage Lucite Encased Paperweights
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A great set of vintage, mid-century modern lucite encased paperweights, one from the 1960s with a dandelion and another with clock parts. Beautiful and eye-catching, they're great a...
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Lucite
1980s French Antique Handmade Miniature Shoe Made of Silk and Fabric
Located in Marbella, ES
1980s French antique handmade miniature shoe made of silk and fabric
Atelier Jean Claude.
Category
1980s Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Fabric, Silk
$378 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Boho Glazed Ceramic Cockatoo
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A bold and playful vintage ceramic cockatoo with striking plumage and sculptural charm. Featuring a soft blush body, vivid red crest, and perched confidently on a textured faux-wood ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Ceramic
Large Early 20th c. French Medical Hand Model c.1920
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
Early 20th century large French plaster hand model used as a medical teaching device. Lacquered plaster custom heavy steel stand.
Shown with life size hand model.
CREA...
Category
Early 20th Century French Industrial Models and Miniatures
Materials
Steel
$1,595 Sale Price
44% Off
Stunning Brass Munich TV Television Tower Scale Design Model, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Scaled model of the Munich television tower. Hand-spun in Brass with a iron base. It has a beautiful patina, this is old-age. A nice architectural sculpture for every living room or ...
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal, Brass
Sterling silver model of a fighter jet made in 1990 by Hugh Crawshaw
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1990 by Hugh Crawshaw, this Elizabeth II period, Sterling Silver Model of a Plane, is handsomely made. The model measures 4.5"(11.5cm) tall, by 5.5"(14cm) ...
Category
1990s English Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Sterling Silver
Model of the Schooner Yacht Vim
Located in Norwell, MA
Fine antique ship model of the schooner yacht "Vim" of 1865. The sleek hull is painted black over gold. The deck carries a long trunk cabin with skylight and companionway, sunked coc...
Category
1920s North American Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Antique English Half Hull Model
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Transporting antique English half hull model handcrafted in mahogany with the original paint presented on a mahogany plaque.
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Models and Miniatures
Materials
Mahogany, Paint
A solid silver miniature chocolate pot set, English made in 1905, Birmingham
Located in Central England, GB
This very rare and fine-quality Edwardian miniature solid silver chocolate pot set consists of two matching cups and saucers, a cream jug, a sugar basin, and a superb chocolate pot w...
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Models and Miniatures
Materials
Silver
Pair of Small Gilded Frames with Greek Scened Porcelain Plaques
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Set of Two Small Gilded Frames with Greek Scened Porcelain Plaques in Ormolu Gilded Bronze Frames. Great pieces to add to an existing collection.
Category
Early 1900s Italian Empire Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Bronze
Larry Laske Prototype Model for Toothpick Cactus Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Larry Laske Prototype Model for Cactus Table, Handmade by Laske Studio who's award winning Toothpick Cactus table for Knoll, This model was a revision of that table for knoll as a 20...
Category
1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
$720 Sale Price
52% Off
Antique Carved Green Jade Cabbage on Brass Base by Studio Maison Nurita
Located in Toronto, ON
This charming, unusual Antique Chinese Carved Jade Cabbage is part of a pair and sold individually. Jade is a symbol of serenity and purity, signifying wisdom and tranquility. Jade c...
Category
Early 20th Century Asian Models and Miniatures
Materials
Jade, Brass
Vintage Bavarian Wood Carving of the Infant Bacchus
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Vintage Bavarian wood carving of the infant bacchus
Oberammergau is a world-famous wood carver town in Bavaria, Germany. Nikolaus Lang, a known art...
Category
1910s German Renaissance Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Fruitwood
Lash's Orangeade Store Dispenser c.1920-1930
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
Lash's Orangeade Cooler & Dispenser. Drum shaped tin body designed to house both orangeade and a surrounding ring of ice, allowing for cold and fresh service. The interior com...
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Models and Miniatures
Materials
Bronze, Tin
$1,595 Sale Price
25% Off
Three Vintage Embalmed Crocodiles, First Half of the 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Group of 3 impressive vintage embalmed crocodiles, measures: length cm 95, 100 and 110, first half of the 20th Century.
Excellent conditions except ...
Category
Early 20th Century African Models and Miniatures
Materials
Alligator
Set of Cast Iron Vibrantly Painted Decorative Doorstops, Circa 1900
Located in Charleston, SC
Set of cast iron vibrantly painted decorative doorstops, Early 20th century.
Set consist of elephant, rabbit, lion, two cats, two young ladies and country cottage. Select doorstops a...
Category
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Models and Miniatures
Genito-Urinary Anatomical Chart Fritz Frohse
By Fritz Frohse, Nystrom / Frohse Art
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Genito-Urinary Anatomical Chart by Fritz Frohse. Dated 1922. Paper mounted on canvas. Shows wear but still presents very well!
Category
1920s German American Classical Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Canvas, Paper
Antique Carved Green Jade Cabbage on Brass Base by Studio Maison Nurita
Located in Toronto, ON
This charming, unusual Antique Chinese Carved Jade Cabbage is part of a pair and sold individually. Jade is a symbol of serenity and purity, signifying wisdom and tranquility. Jade c...
Category
Early 20th Century Asian Models and Miniatures
Materials
Jade, Brass
Vintage Italian Ceramic Figure Man with Musical Box and Monkey
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautifully rendered ceramic figure of man with musical grinding box and monkey. The detail and execution of this ceramic piece, made by hand is outstanding. The figure renders detai...
Category
1970s Italian Arts and Crafts Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Ceramic
$300 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Antique Chinese Ceremonial Marionette
Located in New York, NY
Antique funerary ceremony male marionette string puppet depicted as an emperor, with hands and head in softwood and a silk robe embroidered with drag...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Models and Miniatures
Materials
Textile
Antique Sharpening Wheel Standing on Wood Base, France, circa 1900
Located in Sofia, BG
20th Century sharpening wheel standing on wood base.
France,
circa 1900.
Category
Early 20th Century French Models and Miniatures
Early 20th Century English Model of a Starting Cannon
Located in London, GB
This well-proportioned to scale and detailed cast iron model of an English starting cannon features movable parts including the wheels and cannon barrel. It includes excellent detail...
Category
Early 20th Century English Models and Miniatures
Materials
Iron
1930s Leather French Continentale Bauriat Bicycle Display Seat Model
Located in Haarlem, NL
Very rare little (half scale) leather "Compagnie Continentale" bicycle sales display sample seat or saddle.
Probably used in a bicycle shop on the counter o...
Category
Early 20th Century French Models and Miniatures
Materials
Iron
$1,200 Sale Price
20% Off
USS Jenkins Ship Model with Case
Located in Norwell, MA
Large cased model of the four stack destroyer "USS Jenkins", DD-42, 1912. Very large scale detailed model with twin screw, four stacks, lifeboats, two masts, rigging, deck, guns, sea...
Category
1920s North American Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Miniature Majolica-Glazed Porcelain Teapot Fish in Waves, English, circa 1920
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Miniature Majolica-glazed teapot, on a porcelain body, English, fish in waves pattern after shorter and sons, English, circa 1920. Mounted with a tiny...
Category
Early 20th Century English Models and Miniatures
Materials
Ceramic
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...
Category
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Crystal
$331 Sale Price
20% Off
Scale Model Dropleaf Table Salesman Sample c. 1900
Located in Fraser, MI
Representational scale model drop-leaf table.
Plank construction on hinges, turned legs. with plywood crossmembers,
in cherrywood finish.
One plywood crossmember is missing.
Category
Early 1900s Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Cherry
German Ladies First Bronze Sculpture of Cats and Dog
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A group of small wiener bronze style figurines in metal and plaster illustrating pets eating. The German text of "Die Damen Zuerst" means "Ladies First".
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Romantic Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
Speedboat Half Model
Located in Norwell, MA
Naval architect's builder half model of a double ended launch or speedboat. Built of several laminated lifts. Mounted to a painted backboard.
Weight: 0.6 lbs.
Overall Dimensions:...
Category
1920s North American Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
$1,195
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
Folk Art Ship Model of a Steamship
Located in Norwell, MA
Charming model of a coastal steamship set into clay waves and a felt lined glass and wood display case. Intricate model with exceptional cabin detail with arch top windows...
Category
1920s Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Antique Wooden Carved Sculpture of a Folksy Countrywoman
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Wooden Carved Sculpture of a Folksy Countrywoman
A large traditional Black Forest style woodcarving of a farmer´s wife. Hand carved in Germany around 1920. A great addition ...
Category
Early 20th Century German Black Forest Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wool
Miniaturas "Catalog of Miniatures" Duke of Berwick & Alba, circa 1924
Located in San Francisco, CA
Miniaturas "Catalog of Miniatures" Duke of Berwick & Alba, circa 1924
Catalog of miniatures and small portraits belonging to the Supreme Duke of Berwick and Alba
A fine antique catalog...
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Models and Miniatures
Materials
Paper
Early 20th C. Copper dinosaur diorama
Located in Hudson, NY
Hand made.
Hammered copper
Amazing. Almost sci-fi. I have never seen anything like this before. Possible ex museum collection. Two plaques on the front and back that would have held...
Category
Early 20th Century Models and Miniatures
Materials
Copper
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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