Models and Miniatures
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Models and Miniatures
Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Models and Miniatures
Plastic
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Models and Miniatures
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Models and Miniatures
Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Models and Miniatures
Other
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Models and Miniatures
Other
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Models and Miniatures
Foam
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Models and Miniatures
Foam
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Models and Miniatures
Leather
Early 1900s Austrian Victorian Antique Models and Miniatures
Enamel
20th Century French Modern Models and Miniatures
Wood
1880s English Victorian Antique Models and Miniatures
Sterling Silver
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures
Crystal
Mid-19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Models and Miniatures
Marble, Brass
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures
Crystal
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures
Crystal
1830s English Early Victorian Antique Models and Miniatures
Mahogany, Maple, Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Models and Miniatures
Foam
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Models and Miniatures
Leather
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Models and Miniatures
Walnut
Late 19th Century American High Victorian Antique Models and Miniatures
Glass, Wood
Late 19th Century American High Victorian Antique Models and Miniatures
Glass, Wood
19th Century American Victorian Antique Models and Miniatures
Brass
19th Century British Victorian Antique Models and Miniatures
Mahogany
20th Century English Victorian Models and Miniatures
Silver Plate, Copper
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Models and Miniatures
Foam
1870s English Victorian Antique Models and Miniatures
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Models and Miniatures
Foam
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Models and Miniatures
Foam
Early 2000s Italian Modern Models and Miniatures
Metal
Mid-20th Century English Early Victorian Models and Miniatures
Metal, Sterling Silver, Silver
20th Century European Modern Models and Miniatures
Agate, Silver, Other
20th Century European Modern Models and Miniatures
Marble, Amethyst, Silver, Other
Late 20th Century European Modern Models and Miniatures
Paper
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Models and Miniatures
Metal
20th Century Italian Modern Models and Miniatures
Metal
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Models and Miniatures
Other
1880s English Victorian Antique Models and Miniatures
Mahogany
19th Century British Victorian Antique Models and Miniatures
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Models and Miniatures
Porcelain
1930s Dutch Victorian Vintage Models and Miniatures
Wood
1870s English Late Victorian Antique Models and Miniatures
Brass
Mid-20th Century German Modern Models and Miniatures
Plaster, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Models and Miniatures
Other
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Models and Miniatures
Other
1840s English Early Victorian Antique Models and Miniatures
Pottery
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Models and Miniatures
Other
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Models and Miniatures
Other
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Models and Miniatures
Iron
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Models and Miniatures
Brass
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures
Metal
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Models and Miniatures
Other
1980s North American Victorian Vintage Models and Miniatures
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Models and Miniatures
Other
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Models and Miniatures
Other
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Models and Miniatures
Other
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.