Ship Models Miniature
Vintage 1930s Danish Models and Miniatures
Vintage 1950s Danish Models and Miniatures
Vintage 1950s Models and Miniatures
Vintage 1940s American Models and Miniatures
Wire
Vintage 1930s Unknown Models and Miniatures
Metal
20th Century Models and Miniatures
20th Century French Models and Miniatures
Wood
20th Century Models and Miniatures
Metal
1990s British Arts and Crafts Models and Miniatures
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century American Models and Miniatures
Wood
Antique 19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Models and Miniatures
Vintage 1970s American Models and Miniatures
Antique 19th Century English Models and Miniatures
Early 20th Century American Models and Miniatures
Vintage 1940s American Models and Miniatures
Wood, Rope
Vintage 1960s American Models and Miniatures
Mid-20th Century Models and Miniatures
Antique 1890s American Arts and Crafts Models and Miniatures
Glass, Wood
20th Century American Models and Miniatures
20th Century American Models and Miniatures
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Models and Miniatures
Bone, Wood
Late 20th Century British Models and Miniatures
Rope, Wood
Antique 19th Century English Models and Miniatures
Antique 19th Century American Models and Miniatures
Vintage 1920s Models and Miniatures
Wood
Mid-20th Century British Models and Miniatures
Late 20th Century American Models and Miniatures
Wood
Vintage 1970s Models and Miniatures
Mid-20th Century British Models and Miniatures
Vintage 1930s English British Colonial Models and Miniatures
Mid-20th Century Models and Miniatures
Linen, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Other Models and Miniatures
Wood
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures
Glass, Wood
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures
Glass, Wood
Antique 1880s English Models and Miniatures
Glass
Antique Late 19th Century French Models and Miniatures
Iron
20th Century Models and Miniatures
Glass
Early 20th Century East Asian Chinese Export Models and Miniatures
Mahogany, Pine
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Finding the Right Models-miniatures for You
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.
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