Models and Miniatures
Early 19th Century English George III Antique Models and Miniatures
Gold
1950s Belgian Folk Art Vintage Models and Miniatures
Plastic, Rubber
1950s Belgian Folk Art Vintage Models and Miniatures
Plastic, Rubber
1950s Belgian Folk Art Vintage Models and Miniatures
Plastic, Rubber
1830s American Antique Models and Miniatures
Maple, Walnut
2010s European Art Deco Models and Miniatures
Metal, Steel, Stainless Steel, Chrome
20th Century French Art Deco Models and Miniatures
Silver Plate
Early 1900s French Antique Models and Miniatures
Iron
20th Century Italian Models and Miniatures
Silver
Early 19th Century English George III Antique Models and Miniatures
Gold
20th Century English Models and Miniatures
Brass
20th Century Italian Models and Miniatures
Silver
Late 20th Century Models and Miniatures
Resin, Acrylic
20th Century European Other Models and Miniatures
Stone, Silver, Other
2010s North American Models and Miniatures
Stone
1980s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures
Metal
20th Century European Other Models and Miniatures
Stone, Silver, Other
1980s North American Vintage Models and Miniatures
Wood
19th Century Greek Antique Models and Miniatures
Wool
Early 20th Century American Classical Models and Miniatures
Linen, Wood, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Models and Miniatures
Porcelain
Early 1900s Antique Models and Miniatures
Cherry
Early 20th Century Models and Miniatures
Bronze
20th Century Other Models and Miniatures
Porcelain
Late 20th Century European Modern Models and Miniatures
Paper
2010s North American Models and Miniatures
Stone
1910s North American Vintage Models and Miniatures
Wood
1890s Austrian Arts and Crafts Antique Models and Miniatures
Metal, Steel
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures
Murano Glass
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Models and Miniatures
Steel, Iron
1880s Country Antique Models and Miniatures
Sycamore
Early 1900s English Antique Models and Miniatures
Cork
Late 19th Century French Antique Models and Miniatures
Ash
19th Century American Industrial Antique Models and Miniatures
Wrought Iron
19th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Antique Models and Miniatures
Ebony, Palmwood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures
Plaster, Wood
2010s European Art Deco Models and Miniatures
Metal, Steel, Stainless Steel, Chrome
Early 1900s Dutch Antique Models and Miniatures
Sterling Silver
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures
Metal
1880s Scottish Sporting Art Antique Models and Miniatures
Wood
20th Century Italian Modern Models and Miniatures
Metal
Early 1900s Austrian Folk Art Antique Models and Miniatures
Antler
1990s Italian Other Models and Miniatures
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century American Other Models and Miniatures
Metal
Late 19th Century French Antique Models and Miniatures
Wood
1920s North American Vintage Models and Miniatures
Wood
20th Century Italian Medieval Models and Miniatures
Alabaster
19th Century Folk Art Antique Models and Miniatures
Glass, Wood
2010s North American Models and Miniatures
Wood
Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures
Acrylic, Plywood
1960s North American Vintage Models and Miniatures
Chrome
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Models and Miniatures
Wool, Silk, Glass, Walnut
20th Century American Models and Miniatures
Brass, Bronze
Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures
Acrylic, Plywood
Early 2000s North American Models and Miniatures
Wood
Early 20th Century Models and Miniatures
Bamboo, Mirror, Pine
1920s Japanese Meiji Vintage Models and Miniatures
Silver, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures
Metal
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.