Models and Miniatures
Early 20th Century British Models and Miniatures
Multi-gemstone
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Models and Miniatures
Aluminum
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Models and Miniatures
Pine
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Models and Miniatures
Other
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Models and Miniatures
Foam
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Models and Miniatures
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary English Models and Miniatures
Aluminum, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Models and Miniatures
Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary British Models and Miniatures
Aluminum
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures
Fiberglass
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures
Gold Plate, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary British Models and Miniatures
Aluminum
18th Century Italian Antique Models and Miniatures
Terracotta
Late 20th Century Models and Miniatures
Metal
1860s Italian Grand Tour Antique Models and Miniatures
Marble
Late 20th Century Models and Miniatures
Stone, Metal
20th Century Chinese Models and Miniatures
Stone, Jade, Metal, Enamel
20th Century Chinese Models and Miniatures
Stone, Jade, Metal, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Models and Miniatures
Aluminum, Foil
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Models and Miniatures
Aluminum
20th Century French Models and Miniatures
Metal
1950s Italian Vintage Models and Miniatures
Silver
Early 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Models and Miniatures
Bone, Padouk
19th Century French Antique Models and Miniatures
Wood
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Models and Miniatures
Mahogany
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Models and Miniatures
Mahogany
2010s Belgian Models and Miniatures
Composition
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Models and Miniatures
Mahogany
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Models and Miniatures
Mahogany
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures
Brass, Bronze
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Models and Miniatures
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Models and Miniatures
Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Models and Miniatures
Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures
Brass
1930s German Country Vintage Models and Miniatures
Composition
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Models and Miniatures
Other
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Models and Miniatures
Foam
Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Models and Miniatures
Oak
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures
Travertine
Early 20th Century British Models and Miniatures
Sterling Silver
Mid-19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Models and Miniatures
Marble, Brass
19th Century French Rococo Antique Models and Miniatures
Wood, Walnut
1960s Slovenian Vintage Models and Miniatures
Metal
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Models and Miniatures
Steel
1780s American Chippendale Antique Models and Miniatures
Satinwood, Walnut
19th Century Spanish Antique Models and Miniatures
Stucco
20th Century Indian Folk Art Models and Miniatures
Bone, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary Hungarian Other Models and Miniatures
Porcelain
1920s Japanese Folk Art Vintage Models and Miniatures
Laminate, Paper
Early 20th Century Models and Miniatures
Wood, Glass
Early 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures
Wood, Glass
19th Century English Folk Art Antique Models and Miniatures
19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Models and Miniatures
Marble
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.