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Models and Miniatures For Sale
Period: Late 20th Century
Period: Early 20th Century
Vintage Boho Brass Horse on Stand
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Add a touch of vintage charm to your space with this exquisite Vintage Boho Brass Horse on Stand, a striking piece that blends artistry and history. Cra...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Carved Walnut Bombe Miniature Commode Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a master bathroom counter with this miniature chest of drawers. Crafted in France, circa 1920, the petite fruitwood "Commode de Maitrise" (or masterwork created by a cabinetmaker's apprentice to prove mastery of his craft at the end of his apprenticeship), sits on four bun feet; the chest features three bombe drawers across the front decorated with intricate handles. The small antique cabinet...
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Models and Miniatures
Materials
Walnut
Antique American Pond Model
Located in Nantucket, MA
Antique American Marconi-rigged sloop Pond model with planked deck, double spreaders and full running rigging.
Category
Early 20th Century American Models and Miniatures
Materials
Brass
Early 20th Century French Metal Wrench On Stand
Located in High Point, NC
Unearth the robust spirit of industrial ingenuity with this Early 20th Century French Metal Wrench, mounted on a stand as a testament to the enduring craftsmanship of a bygone era. T...
Category
Early 20th Century French Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
Carved Wood Model of a Locomotive in Black Lacquered and Glass Case
Located in New York, NY
Carved Wood Model of a Locomotive showcased in a glazed and painted wood case. This intricately crafted piece captures the essence of a locomotive with stunning attention to detail. ...
Category
Early 20th Century American American Classical Models and Miniatures
Materials
Glass, Wood
Pair of Early 1900s Painted Metal Roosters – Antique Decorative Figurines
Located in Madrid, ES
Add a touch of vintage charm to your decor with this delightful pair of painted metal rooster figurines from the early 1900s. Each rooster showcases intricate craftsmanship and vibra...
Category
Early 20th Century Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
Eclectic Collection of Five Continental Dog-Form Inkwells
Located in London, GB
Eclectic collection of five Continental dog-form inkwells
Continental, circa 1900
Measures: Largest: Height 12cm, width 30cm, depth 18cm
Smallest: Height 10cm, diameter 7.5cm
T...
Category
Early 20th Century European Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Military Interest - Sterling Silver Pair of Hound Dogs from London in 1929
By Blackmore & Fletcher Ltd
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1929 by Blackmore & Fletcher Ltd. This handsome pair of sterling silver hound dogs stand proudly on a wooden plinth, and comprise a ...
Category
1920s English Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Sterling Silver
French Salesman's Sample Of A Chest
Located in Tampa, FL
A turn of the century French salesman's sample of a chest in the bamboo style with a marble top. Circa 1900 to 1915. Three handles missing.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Marble
Metal Handbag
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
This bag is very interesting; I don't remember where I found, but I think during a travel to USA.
I'm old now and don't use anymore: to tell the truth, I've never used it, I liked h...
Category
Late 20th Century American Other Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
$331 Sale Price
20% Off
E.T. Statue. Three-dimensional Resin and Enamel - Italy 1990s
Located in modena, Emilia-Romagna
This artistic masterpiece is a tribute to the famous extraterrestrial invented by Steven Spielberg in 1982--a must-have collector's item for fans of the film E.T. the Extra-Terrestri...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Enamel
Mid Century Sterling Silver Harp Model or Trophy - Barnards London 1970
By Barnards
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1970 by Barnards, this charming, Sterling Silver Model of a Harp, is well modelled, and presented on a green marble base with a silver plaque for engraving. T...
Category
1970s English Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Sterling Silver
Scale Model Building
Located in Hellerup, DK
Antique French hand built metal on wood scale model of a buildings inner construction with many details. The scale model is made of riveted metal and has great patina.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Iron
$1,491
Vintage Wood Hat Mold, Five-Piece Puzzle Form
Located in New York, NY
Vintage wood hat mold, five-piece puzzle form. A unique wooden hat mold with five pieces that fit together like a puzzle. This hat block would have been...
Category
Early 20th Century Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Vintage Hand Painted Terra Cotta Marching Band- 11 Pieces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This charming vintage hand-painted terra cotta marching band set features an impressive collection of 11 vibrant figures. Each member of this lively band is dressed in striking green jackets with yellow pants, topped with intricately detailed white and red turbans. Their expressive faces and detailed instruments, ranging from drums and trumpets to bagpipes and flutes, bring a joyful and festive touch to any space.
The craftsmanship of these terra cotta figurines...
Category
Late 20th Century Indian Models and Miniatures
Materials
Terracotta, Paint
Small Varnished and Painted Pond Yacht Hull
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
Small varnished and painted pond yacht hull of a classic racing yacht of the 1920s on a modern Perspex stand.
Category
1920s English Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood, Paint
Micro Mosaic Pen Holder
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Micro mosaic Moorish pen holder: simply beautiful ! Elegant sitting on Your desk.
It must not remain near heat sources because the mosaic could be damag...
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Aesthetic Movement Models and Miniatures
Materials
Enamel
$283 Sale Price
20% Off
Solid Silver Columbine Goblet with a lid
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Exceptional Dutch Colombine Cop In Solid Silver,
Dated by the Hallmark 1902,
a cup with lid on a single column with extended foot on 6 outbound bowls,
v...
Category
Early 1900s Dutch Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Sterling Silver
Framed Floral Bouquet Crafted from Gold and Semi-Precious Stones by Tolliday
Located in London, GB
This magnificent study of flowers is wrought from gold and silver, amethyst and other minerals, and natural pearls. The study features sprigs of Holly with mineral berries and gold leaves springing from a green stone crop of rock. Grasses, also wrought from gold, spring from the same crop of rock, and the floor is littered with litter and debris, including an exquisitely produced pinecone. The flowers are set above a brown backing and surrounded by a red mount within a gilt frame. The work is signed ‘William Tolliday...
Category
Late 20th Century English Models and Miniatures
Materials
Amethyst, Gold, Silver
Vintage Hermes Factice Equipage, Paris
Located in Berlin, DE
Very rare and collectable fact from the noble brand Hermes Paris with original sticker.
Is perfect for interior decoration.
Category
1980s Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Glass
$618 Sale Price / item
20% Off
1980s Lamborghini Miniature 350GT '1964; Made by Ricko Tm
Located in Marbella, ES
1980s Lamborghini Miniature 350GT (1964) made by Ricko Tm.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
$520 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Stainless Steel Salesman Sample Kettle
Located in Dekalb, IL
Vintage jacketed kettle salesman sample.
Being under 10 inches tall makes this stainless steel salesman sample much easier to carry around than the 50 or 100-gallon tank it represen...
Category
Early 20th Century American Models and Miniatures
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vintage Hobart Crescent Dishwasher Salesmans Sample
Located in Dekalb, IL
1930s; The Hobart Manufacturing Company - Troy, OH
Hobart was originally founded in 1897 by engineer Charles Hobart. When the company bought out The Crescent Washing Machine Company...
Category
Early 20th Century American Models and Miniatures
Materials
Brass, Steel
Pair of Nuu-chah-nulth Model Totems
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
This pair of colorful larger Nuu-chah-nulth model totem poles were likely made for a curio shop in Seattle or Victoria sometime around 1915. The poles...
Category
1910s Canadian Native American Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Cedar
$9,900 / set
Italian Modern Finely Worked Capitals in Brown Plaster, 1990s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Finely worked capitals in brown plaster, 1990s
Pair of finely worked capitals with curls and floral patters, in brown painted plaster. They can be used as a shelf bra...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Plaster
Italian Modern Finely Worked Capital in Grey Plaster, 1990s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern finely worked capital in grey plaster, 1990s
Finely worked capital with curls and floral patters, in gray painted plaster. It can be used as a shelf bracket.
1990s
...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Plaster
1985 Indian Artist Hyperrealist Relief Painting of a Pitcher Using Gold Gilding
Located in Marbella, ES
1985 Indian artist hyperrealist relief painting of a hand drawn pitcher using vivid colors, including gold gilding.
Category
Late 20th Century Indian Models and Miniatures
Materials
Gold Leaf
Small gilded metal and Murano glass sculpture depicting Bear
Located in London, GB
Small lost-wax sculpture depicting Bear from the "Little Animals" series by designer Gabriella Crespi, 1970s.
The work is hand-chiseled and gilded metal with Murano crystal egg by Ba...
Category
1970s European Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
Afra and Tobia Scarpa Model 'Maquette' of Aobadai House, Tokyo 'Japan' 1995
Located in Sacile, PN
Afra and Tobia Scarpa paperboard model (maquette) of Aobadai House, Tokyo 1995
Residential villa and Embassy of Brunei - Aobadai House in Tokyo (Japan)
Architectural design: Af...
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Paper
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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