Models and Miniatures
19th Century French Rococo Antique Models and Miniatures
Wood, Walnut
Early 20th Century American Classical Models and Miniatures
Wood, Glass
20th Century American Classical Models and Miniatures
Wood
Early 20th Century American Classical Models and Miniatures
Linen, Wood, Paint
1920s German American Classical Vintage Models and Miniatures
Canvas, Paper
Early 20th Century American American Classical Models and Miniatures
Glass, Wood
Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Models and Miniatures
Plaster
20th Century American Classical Models and Miniatures
Wood
1790s Belgian Rococo Antique Models and Miniatures
Hardwood
18th Century Maltese Neoclassical Antique Models and Miniatures
Fruitwood, Walnut
1970s Unknown Neoclassical Vintage Models and Miniatures
Wood
19th Century French Rococo Antique Models and Miniatures
Wood
19th Century American Classical Antique Models and Miniatures
Wood
19th Century Neoclassical Antique Models and Miniatures
Alabaster
1740s Dutch Rococo Antique Models and Miniatures
Walnut
1930s Austrian Rococo Vintage Models and Miniatures
Bronze, Enamel
20th Century Unknown Rococo Models and Miniatures
Silver
18th Century American American Classical Antique Models and Miniatures
Glass, Giltwood
Early 19th Century American American Classical Antique Models and Miniatures
Mahogany
Late 19th Century English Rococo Antique Models and Miniatures
Wood
Early 19th Century Dutch Neoclassical Antique Models and Miniatures
Alabaster
20th Century American American Classical Models and Miniatures
Metal
Early 20th Century American American Classical Models and Miniatures
Iron
1790s Italian Neoclassical Antique Models and Miniatures
Walnut
Early 20th Century Dutch Rococo Models and Miniatures
Brass
Early 1800s American American Classical Antique Models and Miniatures
Gold
Mid-18th Century German Rococo Antique Models and Miniatures
Wood
1840s American American Classical Antique Models and Miniatures
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Models and Miniatures
Aluminum
19th Century French Antique Models and Miniatures
Wood
2010s Mexican Rustic Models and Miniatures
Steel
19th Century American Antique Models and Miniatures
Wire
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Models and Miniatures
Carrara Marble, Metal
Late 19th Century English Antique Models and Miniatures
Oak
2010s Chinese Models and Miniatures
Paper
19th Century Dutch Antique Models and Miniatures
Oak
Mid-19th Century American Antique Models and Miniatures
Leather
20th Century Models and Miniatures
Wood
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures
Blown Glass
Early 19th Century Italian Directoire Antique Models and Miniatures
Ebony, Fruitwood, Walnut, Pine
18th Century Belgian Rococo Antique Models and Miniatures
Bone, Walnut
1840s American American Classical Antique Models and Miniatures
Mahogany
Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Models and Miniatures
Wood, Giltwood, Paint
Late 20th Century American Classical Models and Miniatures
Metal
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Models and Miniatures
Brass
1750s German Rococo Antique Models and Miniatures
Wood
1840s American Classical Antique Models and Miniatures
Hardwood
18th Century French Rococo Antique Models and Miniatures
Bone
19th Century American Classical Antique Models and Miniatures
Walnut
1920s American Classical Vintage Models and Miniatures
Wood, Glass
1920s English American Classical Vintage Models and Miniatures
Glass, Wood
1890s French Rococo Antique Models and Miniatures
Leather, 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.