Models and Miniatures
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Models and Miniatures
Plastic
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Models and Miniatures
Metal
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
Other
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Models and Miniatures
Foam
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Models and Miniatures
Foam
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 Austrian Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Models and Miniatures
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Models and Miniatures
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary English Models and Miniatures
Aluminum, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures
Gold Plate, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary British Models and Miniatures
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Models and Miniatures
Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Models and Miniatures
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures
Bronze
Late 18th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Models and Miniatures
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Models and Miniatures
Aluminum, Foil
1930s British Vintage Models and Miniatures
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Models and Miniatures
Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary British Models and Miniatures
Aluminum
Mid-18th Century English Georgian Antique Models and Miniatures
Yew
Early 19th Century French Regency Antique Models and Miniatures
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary French Models and Miniatures
Resin
Mid-19th Century English Regency Antique Models and Miniatures
Rosewood
Early 2000s Italian Organic Modern Models and Miniatures
Gold
Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Models and Miniatures
Oak
20th Century British Models and Miniatures
Pine, Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Models and Miniatures
Porcelain
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Models and Miniatures
Porcelain
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures
Silver
1920s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures
Steel
1930s German Country Vintage Models and Miniatures
Composition
19th Century French Antique Models and Miniatures
Wood
Mid-20th Century English Georgian Models and Miniatures
Stoneware
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures
Plastic
Early 19th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Models and Miniatures
Wood
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures
Plastic
Mid-20th Century European Models and Miniatures
Aluminum
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Models and Miniatures
Metal
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Models and Miniatures
Brass
Late 20th Century Hungarian Models and Miniatures
Porcelain
Early 20th Century French Louis Philippe Models and Miniatures
Marble
Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Models and Miniatures
Mirror, Walnut
19th Century French Rococo Antique Models and Miniatures
Wood, Walnut
1880s English Victorian Antique Models and Miniatures
Sterling Silver
20th Century French Modern Models and Miniatures
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures
Travertine
Early 20th Century Models and Miniatures
Copper
Mid-18th Century French Antique Models and Miniatures
Ebony, Walnut
Early 1900s North American Antique Models and Miniatures
Wood
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Models and Miniatures
Mahogany, Paint
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.