Models and Miniatures
21st Century and Contemporary English Models and Miniatures
Aluminum, Silver
1950s Italian Vintage Models and Miniatures
Silver
19th Century Antique Models and Miniatures
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary English Models and Miniatures
Aluminum, Silver
Early 20th Century Italian Models and Miniatures
Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary English Models and Miniatures
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Models and Miniatures
Silver
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Models and Miniatures
Silver Plate
Late 20th Century Italian Revival Models and Miniatures
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Dutch Models and Miniatures
Silver
1970s English Vintage Models and Miniatures
Sterling Silver
20th Century European Models and Miniatures
Silver Plate
20th Century Danish Arts and Crafts Models and Miniatures
Silver
20th Century Italian Models and Miniatures
Sterling Silver
1970s English Vintage Models and Miniatures
Sterling Silver
1920s English Vintage Models and Miniatures
Sterling Silver
1890s English Victorian Antique Models and Miniatures
Sterling Silver
19th Century European Antique Models and Miniatures
Silver, Enamel
1960s English Vintage Models and Miniatures
Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century Dutch Antique Models and Miniatures
Silver
20th Century Italian Models and Miniatures
Silver, Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Models and Miniatures
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Models and Miniatures
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century German Modern Models and Miniatures
Silver
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Models and Miniatures
Sterling Silver
1980s Scottish Vintage Models and Miniatures
Sterling Silver
1950s Italian Arts and Crafts Vintage Models and Miniatures
Silver
1970s Italian Other Vintage Models and Miniatures
Marble, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary English Models and Miniatures
Sterling Silver
19th Century German Antique Models and Miniatures
Silver
Late 19th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Models and Miniatures
Silver
Early 20th Century Danish Models and Miniatures
Marble, Silver Plate
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Models and Miniatures
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary English Organic Modern Models and Miniatures
Sterling Silver
19th Century German Antique Models and Miniatures
Sterling Silver
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.