Models and Miniatures
20th Century Chinese Models and Miniatures
Stone, Jade, Metal, Enamel
1860s Italian Grand Tour Antique Models and Miniatures
Marble
1960s Slovenian Vintage Models and Miniatures
Metal
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Models and Miniatures
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Hungarian Other Models and Miniatures
Porcelain
1920s Japanese Folk Art Vintage Models and Miniatures
Laminate, Paper
19th Century Spanish Antique Models and Miniatures
Stucco
Early 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures
Wood, Glass
Late 20th Century Dutch Industrial Models and Miniatures
Metal
18th Century English Queen Anne Antique Models and Miniatures
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century English Models and Miniatures
Earthenware
Mid-19th Century English Antique Models and Miniatures
Walnut
19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Models and Miniatures
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Hungarian Other Models and Miniatures
Porcelain
Late 20th Century Spanish Modern Models and Miniatures
Porcelain
Early 20th Century Models and Miniatures
Wood, Glass
Early 1900s Austrian Victorian Antique Models and Miniatures
Enamel
Early 20th Century Dutch Models and Miniatures
Wood
1920s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures
Steel
20th Century Scottish Models and Miniatures
Ebony, Pine
Early 20th Century French Models and Miniatures
Metal
Late 18th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Models and Miniatures
Brass
Late 20th Century Queen Anne Models and Miniatures
Velvet, Wood
1930s German Country Vintage Models and Miniatures
Composition
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Models and Miniatures
Metal, Brass
Mid-20th Century English Georgian Models and Miniatures
Stoneware
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures
Plastic
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures
Plastic
1930s British Vintage Models and Miniatures
Brass
Late 19th Century English Antique Models and Miniatures
Wood
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Models and Miniatures
Mahogany
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Models and Miniatures
Metal
Early 20th Century French Louis Philippe Models and Miniatures
Marble
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Models and Miniatures
Brass
Late 20th Century Hungarian Models and Miniatures
Porcelain
2010s Dutch Modern Models and Miniatures
Plastic
1880s English Victorian Antique Models and Miniatures
Sterling Silver
20th Century American Models and Miniatures
Copper
Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Models and Miniatures
Mirror, Walnut
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Models and Miniatures
Carrara Marble, Metal
Mid-18th Century French Antique Models and Miniatures
Ebony, Walnut
19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Models and Miniatures
Porcelain, Wood
Early 1900s North American Antique Models and Miniatures
Wood
Early 20th Century Models and Miniatures
Copper
Early 19th Century Mid-Century Modern Antique Models and Miniatures
Wood, Velvet
1920s French Art Nouveau Vintage Models and Miniatures
Bronze, Wire
1950s North American Vintage Models and Miniatures
Wood
20th Century British Models and Miniatures
Metal
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Models and Miniatures
Mahogany, Paint
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures
Leather, Wood
20th Century European Models and Miniatures
Opal, Gold
20th Century Belgian Models and Miniatures
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Models and Miniatures
Terracotta
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Models and Miniatures
Brass
20th Century Philippine Models and Miniatures
Wood
Early 20th Century Folk Art Models and Miniatures
Aluminum
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures
Metal
1780s English Other Antique Models and Miniatures
Leather, Wood, Paper
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.