Vw Pedal Car
Vintage 1960s American Modern Toys and Dolls
Metal
People Also Browsed
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Metal, Brass
Early 20th Century Austrian Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal, Brass, Wire
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Animal Sculptures
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Bamboo, Rattan, Wicker
2010s American Beds and Bed Frames
Maple, Oak
1990s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Leather, Glass, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed F...
Walnut
2010s Italian Figurative Sculptures
Resin
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cupboards
Leather, Glass, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Metal, Nickel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Rope, Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Velvet, Foam, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Candle Lamps
Gold Plate
20th Century Other Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Carbon Fiber
2010s Italian Dining Room Tables
Wood
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.