Models and Miniatures
17th Century Dutch Antique Models and Miniatures
Boxwood
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Models and Miniatures
Oak
18th Century English Queen Anne Antique Models and Miniatures
Mahogany
Late 18th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Models and Miniatures
Brass
Mid-18th Century French Antique Models and Miniatures
Ebony, Walnut
Late 17th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Models and Miniatures
Poplar
1780s English Other Antique Models and Miniatures
Leather, Wood, Paper
Early 18th Century French Louis XIII Antique Models and Miniatures
Walnut
1770s English George III Antique Models and Miniatures
Brass
15th Century and Earlier Antique Models and Miniatures
Marble
18th Century Italian Antique Models and Miniatures
Pine
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Models and Miniatures
Silver, Bronze
Early 18th Century English George II Antique Models and Miniatures
Mahogany
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Models and Miniatures
Walnut
1790s Italian Classical Roman Antique Models and Miniatures
Art Glass, Cut Glass
Late 18th Century English Antique Models and Miniatures
Brass
1720s Dutch Antique Models and Miniatures
Silver, Sterling Silver
1740s Dutch Rococo Antique Models and Miniatures
Walnut
1780s American Chippendale Antique Models and Miniatures
Satinwood, Walnut
Early 18th Century Dutch Antique Models and Miniatures
Silver
18th Century Antique Models and Miniatures
Terracotta
18th Century Italian Antique Models and Miniatures
Terracotta
Mid-18th Century English George II Antique Models and Miniatures
Elm
Mid-18th Century English George III Antique Models and Miniatures
Walnut
Early 18th Century English George II Antique Models and Miniatures
Walnut
18th Century Maltese Neoclassical Antique Models and Miniatures
Fruitwood, Walnut
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Models and Miniatures
Oak
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Models and Miniatures
Mahogany
Late 18th Century French Antique Models and Miniatures
Wood
Mid-18th Century English George III Antique Models and Miniatures
Oak
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Models and Miniatures
Brass
17th Century Indian Antique Models and Miniatures
Rosewood
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Models and Miniatures
Fruitwood
Late 18th Century English Hepplewhite Antique Models and Miniatures
Mahogany
1780s Italian Antique Models and Miniatures
Wood
1670s English Antique Models and Miniatures
Agate, Gold
1770s English George III Antique Models and Miniatures
Oak
Early 18th Century English Antique Models and Miniatures
Wood
Late 18th Century European Antique Models and Miniatures
Copper
Mid-18th Century English Georgian Antique Models and Miniatures
Yew
18th Century American American Classical Antique Models and Miniatures
Glass, Giltwood
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Models and Miniatures
Oak
1790s Belgian Rococo Antique Models and Miniatures
Hardwood
18th Century European Baroque Antique Models and Miniatures
Wood
Late 18th Century German Louis XVI Antique Models and Miniatures
Wood
Mid-18th Century English George II Antique Models and Miniatures
Mahogany
17th Century Chinese Ming Antique Models and Miniatures
Terracotta
Early 18th Century European Palladian Antique Models and Miniatures
Oak, Walnut
Early 18th Century Chinese Antique Models and Miniatures
Porcelain
1790s English George III Antique Models and Miniatures
Cotton, Oak
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Models and Miniatures
Mahogany
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Models and Miniatures
Lead
1750s English George II Antique Models and Miniatures
Wood
Late 18th Century French Greco Roman Antique Models and Miniatures
Cut Glass
16th Century Chinese Ming Antique Models and Miniatures
Terracotta
Late 18th Century English Victorian Antique Models and Miniatures
Early 18th Century Antique Models and Miniatures
Twig, Wood, Giltwood, Paint, Paper
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Models and Miniatures
Pine
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.