Models and Miniatures
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Models and Miniatures
Beech, Mahogany, Pine
1880s French Antique Models and Miniatures
Marble, Bronze
1930s North American Vintage Models and Miniatures
Wood
Early 19th Century English George III Antique Models and Miniatures
Stoneware
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures
Plastic
20th Century Italian Models and Miniatures
Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century Austrian Modern Models and Miniatures
Gold, Silver, Enamel
Early 2000s North American Models and Miniatures
Wood
1950s British Vintage Models and Miniatures
Aluminum, Brass
20th Century American Models and Miniatures
Metal
19th Century Neoclassical Antique Models and Miniatures
Alabaster
19th Century English Victorian Antique Models and Miniatures
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures
Brass
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures
Crystal
20th Century French Other Models and Miniatures
Glass, Plastic
19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Models and Miniatures
Oak
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Models and Miniatures
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Italian Regency Models and Miniatures
Ceramic
Early 20th Century German Edwardian Models and Miniatures
Carrara Marble
20th Century British Models and Miniatures
Metal
20th Century English Models and Miniatures
Brass
Mid-19th Century European Antique Models and Miniatures
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures
Fabric, Plastic, Wood
1880s English Victorian Antique Models and Miniatures
Mahogany
19th Century American Victorian Antique Models and Miniatures
Brass
1910s German Renaissance Vintage Models and Miniatures
Fruitwood
Early 20th Century Moorish Models and Miniatures
Plaster
Early 19th Century Italian Directoire Antique Models and Miniatures
Ebony, Fruitwood, Walnut, Pine
1890s North American Antique Models and Miniatures
Wood
Late 20th Century American Models and Miniatures
Plastic
1990s Italian Modern Models and Miniatures
Brass
2010s North American Models and Miniatures
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Models and Miniatures
Porcelain
1930s Austrian Rococo Vintage Models and Miniatures
Bronze, Enamel
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures
Aluminum
19th Century English Antique Models and Miniatures
Hardwood
1930s Vintage Models and Miniatures
Wood
1950s North American Vintage Models and Miniatures
Wood
Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures
Metal, Aluminum
Early 20th Century French Models and Miniatures
Wood
1950s Russian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures
Brass
Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Models and Miniatures
Bronze
Early 19th Century Swedish Country Antique Models and Miniatures
Wood, Paint
1960s American Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures
Metal
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Models and Miniatures
Bronze
20th Century Models and Miniatures
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Models and Miniatures
Foam
1930s North American Vintage Models and Miniatures
Wood
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Models and Miniatures
Birdseye Maple
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Models and Miniatures
Fruitwood
19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Models and Miniatures
Glass, Mirror, Mahogany
Early 20th Century Chinese Models and Miniatures
Hardwood
1960s Mexican Industrial Vintage Models and Miniatures
Wood
20th Century Chinese Models and Miniatures
Agate, Jade, Metal, Enamel
1960s Unknown Classical Greek Vintage Models and Miniatures
Wood
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Models and Miniatures
Steel, Iron
1950s North American Vintage Models and Miniatures
Wood
2010s European Art Deco Models and Miniatures
Metal, Steel, Stainless Steel, Chrome
Early 2000s American Models and Miniatures
Plastic
1890s North American Antique Models and Miniatures
Wood
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.