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Iron gate for interior
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Provence
separating gate in iro. 2 doors whis key
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19th Century French Antique Architectural Models

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Iron

Extremely Rare Original Condition Ancestral Shrine from China
Located in Brooklyn, NY
a very rare example of an ancestral shrine which once contained name plaques of a family clan in Northern China, Shanxi province.
Retaining its orign. patina and traces of pig...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Architectural Models

Sanctuary
Located in East Hampton, NY
Historical sanctuary
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19th Century Greek Antique Architectural Models

Antique Sanctuary
Sanctuary
$1,400
Chinese Spirit House
Located in New York, NY
A 19th century Chinese spirit house.
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19th Century Chinese Antique Architectural Models

Materials

Wood

A French Wooden Model of a Spire
Located in New York, NY
Of typical form
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19th Century French Antique Architectural Models

Materials

Wood

Unusual Grey Pottery Two-story Model House
Located in Shakespeare, ON
. Architectural models were placed in Han tombs for use in the afterlife and symbolized the high status of the
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18th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Architectural Models

Late 19th Century Model Of Trader s Bank Toronto
Located in Toronto, ON
Exceptional late 19th century Architectural model piggy bank for the Toronto, Canada based Trader's
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19th Century Canadian Antique Architectural Models

19th Century Chinese Terracotta Brick Tower Model
Located in SOMIS, CA
This amazing Tower is a rare 19th Century architectural model. It consists 4 removal parts, each
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19th Century Chinese Antique Architectural Models

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Terracotta

The Arch of Titus, Rome
Located in New York, NY
Arch was the architectural model for the Arc de Triomphe (1836) in Paris. Unframed.
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19th Century Realist Antique Architectural Models

Materials

Etching

Pair of Early 19th Century Grand Tour Marble Models of Roman Columns
Located in Lafayette, CA
A pair of early 19th century Grand Tour marble architectural models of Roman columns. Rosso and
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Mid-18th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Architectural Models

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Marble, Bronze

Gilt Brass Clock Designed by Bruce J. Talbert, England, circa 1875
By Bruce James Talbert
Located in London, GB
This particularly fine gothic architectural model, retains its original face and hands. The finial
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1870s English Victorian Antique Architectural Models

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Brass

Fire-Gilded Bronze, 19th Century Rouen Cathedral Clock with Music Box
By Bavozet Freres et Soeurs 1
Located in Lafayette, CA
and cast these architectural models until at least 1847. At the 1834 ‘Exposition des Produits de
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Early 19th Century French Grand Tour Antique Architectural Models

Materials

Bronze

A large Belgian brass inlaid rosewood table regulator, Demeur, circa 1830
By Demeur
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
signed 'Demeur horloger de la Cour, Bruxelles'. The architectural case modelled as a portico
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19th Century Belgian Louis Philippe Antique Architectural Models

J. Hoffmann att. / J. Soulek / An Extraordinary Pair of Drawer Chests
By Josef Hoffmann, Jakob Soulek
Located in Vienna, AT
round), the framing of the seven drawers and the strict architectural structure reminiscent of classical
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Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Antique Architectural Models

Materials

Brass

Roof Top Architectural Model
Located in New York, NY
An architectural model of a roof top, on a stand. 19th Century.
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19th Century Spanish Antique Architectural Models

Italian Gilt Wood Architectural Model
Located in New York, NY
An Italian gilt wooden architectural model. Antique.
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18th Century and Earlier Belgian Antique Architectural Models

Materials

Wood, Paint

19th Century Architectural Model of Spiral Staircase
Located in Troy, MI
Found in France, this circa 1880s wooden architectural model of curved staircase has a painted
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19th Century Unknown Antique Architectural Models

Materials

Wood

Large Three Story Architectural Model of a House
Located in Culver City, CA
Architectural model of a three story house structure, used as a model or a showing of the
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Early 20th Century Antique Architectural Models

Materials

Wood

Late 19th Century Pine Steeple Architectural Model
Located in London, GB
Late 19th century pine steeple architectural model We are proud to offer a late 19th Century
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Architectural Models

Materials

Pine

Amazing English Archway Architectural Model, circa 1915
Located in London, GB
Amazing Archway Architectural Model, circa 1915 We are proud to offer a rare example of a handmade
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Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Architectural Models

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Stone

Rafael Contreras Alhambra Architectural Model Plaque
By Rafael Contreras
Located in Queens, NY
Rafael Contreras (Spanish, 1824 - 1890) Alhambra Architectural Model Plaque, 19th century. A
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19th Century Spanish Islamic Antique Architectural Models

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Gesso

Industrial Steel Architectural Model
Located in Culver City, CA
Industrial steel model of a train depot from architects/engineers office, original red paint, worn
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Early 20th Century Belgian Antique Architectural Models

Materials

Steel

Dutch Architectural Model Bridge
Located in New York, NY
A Dutch wood and painted mechanical model of an Amsterdam canal bridge, circa 1900-1930, with a
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Early 20th Century Dutch Antique Architectural Models

Architectural Model/Bird House
Located in Greenwich, CT
Exceptional mid-19th C Austrian architectural model of an Italian Palladian Villa created to house
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19th Century Austrian Antique Architectural Models

Hand Painted Architectural Model of the Alhambra, Stucco and Marble Framed
Located in Marbella, ES
Hand Painted Architectural Model of the Alhambra, Stucco and Marble Framed
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19th Century Spanish Antique Architectural Models

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Marble

19th Century Piece De Maitrise, Architectural Model Roof
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
Architectural models like this one were crafted by apprentices or master artisans as part of their
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Early 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Architectural Models

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Wood

Collection of Five Architectural Models
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Collection of five French architectural models, dating to the late 19th and early 20th century
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Early 20th Century French Antique Architectural Models

19th Century, Small Piece de Maitrise, Architectural Model Roof
Located in Vosselaar, BE
Architectural models as these were made by apprentices or master craftsman to apply for a title by
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Early 19th Century French Victorian Antique Architectural Models

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Softwood

19th Century Piece De Maitrise, Architectural Model Roof - France
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
Architectural models like this one were crafted by apprentices or master artisans as part of their
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Early 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Architectural Models

Materials

Wood

Impressive Architectural Model, Italy, 19th Century
Located in Culver City, CA
Impressive architectural model, Italy, 19th century Large scale, wonderfully detailed model
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19th Century Italian Antique Architectural Models

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Glass, Wood

Early 20th Century, Large Piece De Maitrise, Architectural Model Roof
Located in Vosselaar, BE
Architectural models as these were made by apprentices or master craftsman to apply for a title by
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antique Architectural Models

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Softwood

Early 20th Century, Large Piece De Maitrise, Architectural Model Rooftower
Located in Vosselaar, BE
Architectural models as these were made by apprentices or master craftsman to apply for a title by
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antique Architectural Models

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Softwood

19th Century French Architectural Model of Revolving Doors
Located in Long Island City, NY
, architects and historians of architecture and design. Works of compagnonnage were brought into the spotlight
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19th Century French Antique Architectural Models

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Glass, Walnut

A Large Nine-Column Architectural Model in Gesso
Located in North Miami, FL
deconstructed for shipping - VERY large scale for a model. Gilding and natural patina showing age in gold and
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19th Century Italian Antique Architectural Models

Materials

Gesso

Large Three Story Architectural Model of a House
Located in Culver City, CA
Architectural model of a three story house structure, used as a model or a showing of the
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Early 20th Century Antique Architectural Models

Materials

Wood

Exceptional Architectural Model of a Three Story House
Located in Culver City, CA
Architectural model of a three story house structure, used as a model or a showing of the
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Early 20th Century Antique Architectural Models

Materials

Wood

A Large Architectural Model of a Cathedral
Located in Baambrugge, NL
A large architectural model of a cathedral with masonic signs. The large scale model was made by
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19th Century French Antique Architectural Models

Materials

Nutwood

Rafael Contreras, A Large Spanish Alhambra Architectural Model Plaque
By Rafael Contreras
Located in Queens, NY
Rafael Contreras, A Large Spanish Alhambra Architectural Model Plaque. Late 19th century
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Late 19th Century Spanish Islamic Antique Architectural Models

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Gesso

1875 Handcrafted Architectural Model by Rafael Rus Acosta with Marquetry Frame
Located in Marbella, ES
Magnificent representation of an ornate arch inspired by the architectural details of the Alhambra
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19th Century Spanish Antique Architectural Models

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Wood, Stucco

Architectural Model of a Home
Located in Culver City, CA
A model home used in either an architecture firm or classroom, with simple construction and a
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Early 20th Century American Schoolhouse Antique Architectural Models

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Wood

Large Architectural Model of a Staircase
Located in Culver City, CA
Three story architectural staircase model, used to demonstrate craftsmanship, paneled sides
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19th Century French Antique Architectural Models

Materials

Wood

Large Architectural Model of a Staircase
Located in Culver City, CA
Three story architectural staircase model, used to demonstrate craftsmanship, paneled sides
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19th Century French Antique Architectural Models

Materials

Wood

Architectural Model
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A simple architectural wooden roof model.
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Early 20th Century English Antique Architectural Models

Materials

Wood

A Large Spanish Alhambra Architectural Model Plaque
Located in Queens, NY
Rafael Contreras, A Large Spanish Alhambra Architectural Model Plaque. Late 19th century
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19th Century Antique Architectural Models

Materials

Plaster

Architectural Model, First Half of the 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Hand-painted architectural model of a two-level house in the style of the 19th century with corner
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Early 19th Century European Neoclassical Antique Architectural Models

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Plaster, Wood

French Early 20th Century Architectural Wooden Staircase Model
Located in Buisson, FR
Very nice architectural staircase model. Architectural models were made by apprentices or during
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Early 20th Century French Antique Architectural Models

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Wood

Architectural Model, Circa 1860
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Painted Architect's Model of a Building, with flat back opening door and wall hanging hook
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19th Century English Antique Architectural Models

19th Century French Architectural Wood Roof Model
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Architectural models were made by apprentices or master craftsmen to apply for the master title by
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Mid-19th Century European Antique Architectural Models

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Architectural Model "KURA" 1860s-1920s / Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old architectural model made in Japan. The model is a “KURA (warehouse)” built in
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Architectural Models

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Plaster, Cedar

19th Century Italian Domed Niche
Located in Houston, TX
19th century oak baldachin or domed niche/architectural model with fluted giltwood columns/detail
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Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Architectural Models

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Giltwood, Oak, Wood

Grand Tour Model of the Pantheon
Located in Stamford, CT
. A charming architectural model of the famous landmark which was a major attraction to those making
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Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Architectural Models

Large Chinese Lacquered and Gilt Wooden Model of a Pagoda or Pavilion
Located in Austin, TX
A large two-tiered hexagonal Chinese architectural model of a pagoda or pavilion, Qing Dynasty
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Architectural Models

Materials

Elm

A Grand Tour wooden maquette, depicting the Tower of Pisa, Italy circa 1880.
Located in Milan, IT
Miniature Wunderkammer Grand Tour architectural model, entirely handmade, in balsa wood and brass
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Architectural Models

Materials

Brass

Tall Architectural Staircase Model
Located in New York, NY
Tall architectural staircase model Measures approximately: 16" x 16" x 40".
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19th Century Unknown Antique Architectural Models

Materials

Wood

Tall Architectural Staircase Model
Located in Culver City, CA
Three story architectural staircase model, used to demonstrate craftsmanship, paneled sides
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19th Century French Antique Architectural Models

Materials

Wood

French Hand-Carved Wooden Eiffel Tower Model Miniature Sculpture
Located in Atlanta, GA
miniature sculpture. Apprentices or master craftsmen create unique architectural models to claim a title of
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Early 20th Century French Antique Architectural Models

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Wood, Plywood

A Ming Dynasty Green Glazed Pottery Architectural Model
Located in Austin, TX
An unusually large Ming Dynasty green glazed model of a multi-story storehouse. Realistically
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18th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Architectural Models

Materials

Terracotta

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Antique Architectural Models For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of antique architectural models for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct antique architectural models — often made from wood, metal and stone — can elevate any home. Antique architectural models have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Antique architectural models bearing Victorian or Neoclassical hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made antique architectural models over the years, but those made by Roman Bronze Works, Jacob von Schröder and Leblanc Frères are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

Finding the Right Collectibles-curiosities for You

Antique and vintage collectibles and curiosities can bring whimsy and wonder to any interior. 

Decorating with old scientific instruments, historical memorabilia and vintage musical instruments, as well as other authentic collectibles and curiosities that can be found on 1stDibs, presents an opportunity to create a unique, natural history museum-like atmosphere in your home that can provoke conversation as often as it pays tribute to how far we’ve come in understanding our world. 

And bringing collectibles and curiosities into your space is actually on trend — Wunderkammern, or curiosity cabinets, were all the rage in Europe during the 1500s and continued to have adherents there and in the U.S. in the following centuries. Today, however, they’re experiencing a real surge in popularity and influencing how many interior designers are furnishing and decorating homes — combining contemporary with antique, scientific with tribal, earthly with extraterrestrial, Les Lalanne tables with Flemish tapestries.

The original Wunderkammern were entire rooms filled with objects demonstrating their owners’ worldly knowledge: A proper one included artificiala or preciosa (objets d’art); naturalia (such as skeletons, shells, minerals); exotica (taxidermy or dried plants); and scientifica (scientific instruments), frequently alongside religious relics and ancient artifacts.

Pay tribute to a history of rich and diverse musical traditions that have taken shape all over the world by decorating your home with a collection of antique and vintage musical instruments — with a little help from strong hanging wire or some wall hooks, vintage brass instruments such as a gong, French horn or trumpet can help elevate a home office or complement the efforts you’ve made to ensure a welcoming vibe in your home’s entryway. Bells or antique wind instruments can add provocative metallic contrasts to dark woods as tabletop decorative objects.  

Create an intriguing focal point with Georgian scientific instruments, such as stick barometers with mahogany cases or lacquered brass telescopes. These items stem from an era named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who ruled England in succession starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign, which lasted until 1837). Just as there was beautiful jewelry produced during the period that today is coveted by collectors, there is much to be found in the collectibles and curiosities realm too.

Wanderlust, nostalgia and a shared love of good design are contributing factors to certain trends in decorating — just as vintage trunks and luggage have reappeared as furniture or home accents in a bedroom or foyer, decorating with globes, maps or nautical objects is similarly rooted in the allure of travel and a penchant for the stylish finishing touch that collectibles bring to our homes.

Find a wide range of antique and vintage collectibles and curiosities on 1stDibs.

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