Models and Miniatures
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Models and Miniatures
Metal, Brass
Mid-20th Century English Georgian Models and Miniatures
Stoneware
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Models and Miniatures
Metal
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Models and Miniatures
Metal, Brass
1920s Czech Art Deco Vintage Models and Miniatures
Steel
1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Models and Miniatures
Wood
1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Models and Miniatures
Wood
Late 20th Century Art Deco Models and Miniatures
Metal
1770s English George III Antique Models and Miniatures
Brass
1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Models and Miniatures
Metal
1930s British Art Deco Vintage Models and Miniatures
Leather, Glass
1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Models and Miniatures
Wood
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Models and Miniatures
Metal
20th Century French Art Deco Models and Miniatures
Glass
20th Century French Art Deco Models and Miniatures
Glass
Early 18th Century English George II Antique Models and Miniatures
Mahogany
20th Century French Art Deco Models and Miniatures
Silver Plate
2010s European Art Deco Models and Miniatures
Metal, Steel, Stainless Steel, Chrome
Early 19th Century English George III Antique Models and Miniatures
Gold
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Models and Miniatures
Steel, Iron
Early 19th Century English George III Antique Models and Miniatures
Gold
2010s European Art Deco Models and Miniatures
Metal, Steel, Stainless Steel, Chrome
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Models and Miniatures
Metal
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Models and Miniatures
Glass
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Models and Miniatures
Steel, Stainless Steel
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Models and Miniatures
Leather, Paper
1970s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Models and Miniatures
Metal
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Models and Miniatures
Oak
Early 18th Century English George II Antique Models and Miniatures
Walnut
Mid-18th Century English George II Antique Models and Miniatures
Elm
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Models and Miniatures
Mahogany
1930s English Art Deco Vintage Models and Miniatures
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Models and Miniatures
Porcelain, Cotton, Silk
Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Models and Miniatures
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Models and Miniatures
Cotton, Silk, Porcelain
20th Century British Art Deco Models and Miniatures
Aluminum
Mid-18th Century English George III Antique Models and Miniatures
Oak
Mid-18th Century English George III Antique Models and Miniatures
Walnut
Late 19th Century French Art Deco Antique Models and Miniatures
Brass
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Models and Miniatures
Metal
Early 20th Century English Georgian Models and Miniatures
Wood
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Models and Miniatures
Mahogany
1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Models and Miniatures
Brass
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Models and Miniatures
Silver Plate
Early 19th Century English George III Antique Models and Miniatures
Pottery
20th Century American Art Deco Models and Miniatures
Metal
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Models and Miniatures
Gold Leaf
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Models and Miniatures
Metal
1950s German Art Deco Vintage Models and Miniatures
Metal
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Models and Miniatures
Mahogany
Mid-18th Century English Georgian Antique Models and Miniatures
Yew
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Models and Miniatures
Oak
Early 19th Century English George III Antique Models and Miniatures
Stoneware
20th Century English Georgian Models and Miniatures
Brass
Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Models and Miniatures
Fabric, Wood
1770s English George III Antique Models and Miniatures
Oak
Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Models and Miniatures
Porcelain
1920s French Art Deco Vintage 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.