Models and Miniatures
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
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
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Models and Miniatures
Other
Late 20th Century Russian Industrial Models and Miniatures
Metal
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures
Ceramic
2010s North American Models and Miniatures
Wood
1970s American Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures
Gold Plate, Enamel
20th Century American Models and Miniatures
Wood
Late 20th Century Italian Models and Miniatures
Marble
Early 20th Century French Louis Philippe Models and Miniatures
Marble
20th Century British Models and Miniatures
Fabric, Beech
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
Mid-20th Century French Models and Miniatures
Textile, Wood
1870s English Victorian Antique Models and Miniatures
Mahogany
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures
Wrought Iron
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures
Ceramic
Early 1900s English Other Antique Models and Miniatures
Ceramic
1930s Swedish Other Vintage Models and Miniatures
Metal
19th Century Dutch Antique Models and Miniatures
Pewter
1930s North American Vintage Models and Miniatures
Wood
20th Century Models and Miniatures
Metal
1820s Antique Models and Miniatures
Marble, Bronze
19th Century British Victorian Antique Models and Miniatures
Wood
1970s German Space Age Vintage Models and Miniatures
Chrome
1990s European Modern Models and Miniatures
Brass
Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Models and Miniatures
Porcelain
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Models and Miniatures
Mahogany
1940s Italian Grand Tour Vintage Models and Miniatures
Carrara Marble
Early 2000s Models and Miniatures
Wood
Early 2000s British Models and Miniatures
Metal
1990s European Modern Models and Miniatures
Brass
1960s Unknown Hollywood Regency Vintage Models and Miniatures
Brass
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Models and Miniatures
Lava, Foil
20th Century European Modern Models and Miniatures
Lapis Lazuli, Quartz, Gold
1940s English Vintage Models and Miniatures
Wood
1920s North American Vintage Models and Miniatures
Wood
20th Century French French Provincial Models and Miniatures
Brass
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures
Ceramic
Early 20th Century English Other Models and Miniatures
Mahogany, Maple
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Omani Islamic Models and Miniatures
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary English Models and Miniatures
Sterling Silver
Early 1900s English Antique Models and Miniatures
Metal, Brass
20th Century European Modern Models and Miniatures
Amethyst, Quartz, Silver
20th Century English Folk Art Models and Miniatures
Glass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures
Ceramic, Paint
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures
Metal, Iron
1920s North American Vintage Models and Miniatures
Wood
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures
Metal, Brass
1980s Italian Vintage Models and Miniatures
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century French Models and Miniatures
Wire
Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Antique Models and Miniatures
Porcelain
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.