Models and Miniatures
20th Century Italian Louis XV Models and Miniatures
Burl
20th Century Italian Louis XV Models and Miniatures
Fruitwood
1740s Dutch Rococo Antique Models and Miniatures
Walnut
19th Century French Rococo Antique Models and Miniatures
Wood, Walnut
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Models and Miniatures
Beech, Mahogany, Pine
Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Models and Miniatures
Brass
1870s French Louis XV Antique Models and Miniatures
Marble, Spelter
1930s Austrian Rococo Vintage Models and Miniatures
Bronze, Enamel
1790s Belgian Rococo Antique Models and Miniatures
Hardwood
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Models and Miniatures
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Models and Miniatures
Brass
19th Century French Rococo Antique Models and Miniatures
Wood
20th Century Unknown Rococo Models and Miniatures
Silver
Late 19th Century English Rococo Antique Models and Miniatures
Wood
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Models and Miniatures
Glass, Nutwood
Early 20th Century Dutch Rococo Models and Miniatures
Brass
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Models and Miniatures
Fruitwood, Walnut
Mid-18th Century German Rococo Antique Models and Miniatures
Wood
18th Century French Louis XV Antique Models and Miniatures
Chestnut
20th Century French Louis XV Models and Miniatures
Bronze
19th Century French Antique Models and Miniatures
Wood
Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Models and Miniatures
Oak
20th Century Georgian Models and Miniatures
Wood
Mid-19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Models and Miniatures
Marble, Brass
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Models and Miniatures
Carrara Marble, Metal
19th Century American Sheraton Antique Models and Miniatures
Wood, Cherry
Early 2000s American Folk Art Models and Miniatures
Steel
1890s German Folk Art Antique Models and Miniatures
Wood
19th Century European Gothic Revival Antique Models and Miniatures
Bronze
19th Century French Antique Models and Miniatures
Ormolu, Brass
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Models and Miniatures
Walnut, Fabric
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Models and Miniatures
18th Century Belgian Rococo Antique Models and Miniatures
Bone, Walnut
1750s German Rococo Antique Models and Miniatures
Wood
18th Century French Rococo Antique Models and Miniatures
Bone
1890s French Rococo Antique Models and Miniatures
Leather, Wood
Late 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Models and Miniatures
Brass
Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Models and Miniatures
Cane, Walnut
1890s French Rococo Antique Models and Miniatures
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Models and Miniatures
Walnut
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Models and Miniatures
Marble, Bronze
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Models and Miniatures
Early 19th Century Italian Rococo Antique Models and Miniatures
Boxwood, Walnut
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Models and Miniatures
Marble, Bronze
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.