Models and Miniatures
Mid-20th Century English Georgian Models and Miniatures
Stoneware
1770s English George III Antique Models and Miniatures
Brass
Early 18th Century English George II Antique Models and Miniatures
Mahogany
19th Century French Rococo Antique Models and Miniatures
Wood, Walnut
Early 19th Century English George III Antique Models and Miniatures
Gold
Early 19th Century English George III Antique Models and Miniatures
Gold
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
Mid-18th Century English George III Antique Models and Miniatures
Oak
Mid-18th Century English George III Antique Models and Miniatures
Walnut
Early 20th Century English Georgian Models and Miniatures
Wood
Early 19th Century English George III Antique Models and Miniatures
Pottery
1930s Austrian Rococo Vintage Models and Miniatures
Bronze, Enamel
1790s Belgian Rococo Antique Models and Miniatures
Hardwood
1740s Dutch Rococo Antique Models and Miniatures
Walnut
Mid-18th Century English Georgian Antique Models and Miniatures
Yew
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Models and Miniatures
Mahogany
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Models and Miniatures
Oak
Early 19th Century English George III Antique Models and Miniatures
Stoneware
1770s English George III Antique Models and Miniatures
Oak
20th Century English Georgian Models and Miniatures
Brass
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Models and Miniatures
Mahogany
19th Century French Rococo Antique Models and Miniatures
Wood
Early 19th Century English George III Antique Models and Miniatures
Pottery
Early 19th Century English George III Antique Models and Miniatures
Mahogany
20th Century Unknown Rococo Models and Miniatures
Silver
Late 19th Century English Rococo Antique Models and Miniatures
Wood
Early 19th Century English George III Antique Models and Miniatures
Mahogany
Mid-18th Century English George II Antique Models and Miniatures
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Dutch Rococo Models and Miniatures
Brass
1810s English George III Antique Models and Miniatures
Paper
Early 19th Century English George III Antique Models and Miniatures
Mahogany
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Models and Miniatures
Mahogany
1790s English Georgian Antique Models and Miniatures
Ivory
1790s English George III Antique Models and Miniatures
Cotton, Oak
Mid-18th Century English Georgian Antique Models and Miniatures
Mahogany
1750s English George II Antique Models and Miniatures
Wood
Early 18th Century British Georgian Antique Models and Miniatures
Brass
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Models and Miniatures
Mahogany
Early 19th Century English George III Antique Models and Miniatures
Mahogany
Mid-18th Century German Rococo 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.