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Models and Miniatures For Sale
Vintage IBM "Think" Sign
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare and collectible vintage IBM "Think" sign in the manner of Paul Rand’s corporate graphic design system for IBM, circa 1960s. A wonderful and bright nostalgic piece of corporate ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Plastic
Vintage IBM "Think" Sign with Pad
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare and collectible vintage IBM "Think" sign and pad in the manner of Paul Rand’s corporate graphic design system for IBM, circa 1960s. A wonderful and bright nostalgic piece of co...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Plastic, Paper
$675 / set
A 19th-century silver tape measure holder by Hermanus Heuring
Located in Delft, NL
A 19th-century silver tape measure holder by Hermanus Heuring
A small silver tape measure holder, operated by a small swing handle. The holder is slightly oblong, measuring 3.5 cm a...
Category
Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Silver
Continental Miniature Easel Oil Painting Landscape Forest Paper Painted Bronze
Located in Greven, DE
Continental Miniature Easel Oil Painting Landscape Forest Paper Painted Bronze
Continental
Paper, wood, bronze, oil paint
c. 1900
Dimensions: H x W x D: 17cm x 12cm x 8cm
Crafted...
Category
Early 20th Century Belle Époque Models and Miniatures
Materials
Bronze
Vintage 90cm model of a Riva Aquarama Limited Edition, Speedboat 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an exceptional hand-built model of the “Riva Aquarama”, a luxury wooden launch built by the Italian yactbuilder Riva and late 20th Century in date.
In production from 1962 ...
Category
Late 20th Century Models and Miniatures
Materials
Chrome
Natural Plaster Color Sample by Atelier BB
Located in Ranst, BE
Price/sample.
Pick your colors from the color chart or contact us if you're looking for a specific color.
Handcrafted in natural plaster with a textured, earthy character. The su...
Category
2010s Belgian Minimalist Models and Miniatures
Materials
Plaster, Wood
Italian BBR 1954 Ferrari 375 Plus Car Model, From Edition of 30, New in Box
Located in Miami, FL
Italian BBR 1954 Ferrari 375 Plus Car Model, From Edition of 30, New in Box
The 375 Plus was a dominant race car, equipped with a 4.9-liter V12 engine and famous for its victories...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Paint, Epoxy Resin
Collection of 23 Shibayama Objects, Japan, Meiji Period, late 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Naturalistically crafted objects in the form of mushrooms and fruits, mostly signed. Executed in ivory using the Shibayama-zaiku technique, incorporating coral, mother-of-pearl, gems...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Coral, Multi-gemstone, Metal
Berlin Radio Tower Brass on Wooden Base Scale Design Model, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Scaled model of the Berlin Radio tower. Rare collectible in metal on a wooden base. A nice architectural sculpture for every living or desktop. Made in the 1930s this item will be a ...
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Brass, Copper
Dobbie McInnes
Clyde Ltd. Glasgow
Motor-lab 1975
Located in Den Haag, NL
This model engraved with the name ; ''Dobbie McInnes & Clyde Ltd. Glasgow'' measured the pressure of the cylinder inside and gives it a diagram on paper. The Copper plate 1968 moto...
Category
1970s Scottish Industrial Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
Vintage Like New IBM "Think" Sign
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare and collectible vintage IBM "Think" sign in the manner of Paul Rand’s corporate graphic design system for IBM, circa 1960s. A wonderful and bright nostalgic piece of corporate ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Plastic
Art Deco Style Traditional Wooden Artist Mannequin Model Vintage, 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A handmade wooden Artist mannequin model - all joints move as they should. Found on a Estate sale in Vienna, Austria.
Shows some wear - but lo...
Category
1950s German Art Deco Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
Vintage model of a Ferrari Hydroplane 1954 50cm 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a superb Vintage model of a Ferrari Hydroplane from 1954.
Ferrari motor cars are adored on all corners of the globe and are seen as the ultimate status symbol for the rich a...
Category
1950s Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Other
An Antique French Miniature Model of a Cello Complete with Original Case and Bow
Located in San Francisco, CA
A well-made and quite charming miniature cello of typical form retaining its original custom velvet lined case complete with the original complimentary bow. The case contains a note...
Category
Early 20th Century French Models and Miniatures
Materials
Ebony, Maple
Four Cylinder Model Gas Engine by Elmer Wall
Located in Peekskill, NY
Elmer Wall model gas powered engines became popular on a large scale beginning in the 1930s, though he began designing and crafting miniature gas engines for his son as early as 1904...
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
Vintage Victorinox Swiss Army Knife Large Shop Counter Display 20th Century
By Victorinox
Located in London, GB
A large 72cm high Victorinox Swiss army knife, shop counter display, Mid 20th century in date.
The knife with opening and retracting blades, over a tapered square base with inscript...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
A Fantastic 19th Century Cased Model of the Royal Steam Ship
Himalaya
Located in Dublin, IE
A fantastic 19th Century model of the Royal Mail Steam Ship 'Himalaya'. This stunning piece is beautifully crafted with exqusite detail, labelled 'The Model Of The Royal Steam Ship ...
Category
19th Century English Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
Spanish Baroque Carved Mini Sized Sunburst Mirror, Gold Leaf, Giltwood
Located in Barcelona, ES
Antique Spanish Baroque carved giltwood sunburst miniature mirror with crest. Spain, 19th century- Early 20th century.
This lovely collection mirror has a carved frame covered with g...
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Baroque Models and Miniatures
Materials
Gold Leaf
Vitra Miniature "Wiggle Side" Chair by Frank Gehry Designed in 1972
By Vitra, Frank Gehry
Located in Naples, IT
For more than two decades, the Vitra Design Museum has been making miniature replicas of the most important pieces of its design furniture collection. The Miniatures Collection summa...
Category
Early 2000s German Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Charming Miniature Art Deco Rocking Chair in Beech, Bauhaus Style, 1930s
Located in Knivsta, SE
Charming Miniature Art Deco Rocking Chair in Beech, Bauhaus Style, 1930s
A charming and sculptural miniature rocking chair from the 1930s, crafted in beautifully finished beechwood....
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Beech
Vintage IBM Small "Think" Notebook
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare and collectible vintage IBM "Think" pad in the manner of Paul Rand’s corporate graphic design system for IBM, circa 1960s. The pad is in very good unused condition and measures ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Plastic
Life Size Mannequin Boy with Blue Eyes, circa 1980
Located in Barntrup, DE
Life-size mannequin boy with blue eyes, circa the early 1980s, England, by Adel Rootstein.
An expressive life-size boy mannequin with beautifully hand-pa...
Category
1980s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
Planked pond Yacht
Located in Atlanta, GA
A finely crafted early 20th-century English planked pond yacht, showcasing a beautifully shaped hull with visible plank construction, a deep keel, and metic...
Category
20th Century English Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
$3,250
Bicycle Figurine by Designer Marcel Wanders
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
This small bicycle was designed by Marcel Wanders for Randstad Group. Randstad Group is big employment agency. Since 2018 Marcel Wanders designs a bicycl...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wool
Japanese Geisha Princess Doll in Original Glass
Wood Case
Located in Plainview, NY
Japanese Geisha Princess Doll in Original Glass & Wood Case :
This exquisite antique Japanese Geisha doll is a beautifully preserved example of traditional craftsmanship, elegantly presented in its original glass display case. The doll is depicted in a graceful reclining pose on a woven tatami mat, dressed in an opulent ivory kimono...
Category
20th Century Japanese Japonisme Models and Miniatures
Materials
Porcelain, Fabric, Glass, Wood
Small Cast Iron Sewing Machine 1890 Junker
Ruh Art Nouveau Germany
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Small Cast Iron Sewing Machine 1890 Junker & Ruh Art Nouveau
Category
1890s German Art Nouveau Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
$1,245 Sale Price
30% Off
Vintage Handmade Miniature Metal Chair with Stick Figure Person Motif
Located in Amityville, NY
Unique handmade vintage miniature chair made from metals with mixed finishes. Geometric in form with a round, concave seat atop an angular, square frame, likely intended to hold an i...
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
$69 Sale Price
71% Off
Vintage Madonna of Montserrat, Our Lady of Montserrat Statue Grand Tour Souvenir
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This vintage Statue Madonna of Montserrat souvenir statue is being offered from a major estate sale in Vienna, Austria. Guaranteed old, original and as shown. It is impressive in siz...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
Junker JU-52 Aircraft Reduced Model Scale Model, 1932
Located in Paris, FR
Reduced Model Junker JU-52 scale model,
handcrafted in aluminium foil with engraved
metal rivets, 1932.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Models and Miniatures
Materials
Aluminum
Model of a Royal Carriage
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Model of a Royal Carriage, realistically detailed with a carved wood and gilt decorated coach with one working door. Resting on a metal suspension under...
Category
Early 20th Century European Late Victorian Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
$1,516 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Looney Toons Bugs Bunny Porcelian Statue Pair Warner Bros by Evan Shaw
Located in Van Nuys, CA
These two vintage ceramic figurines featuring Bugs Bunny, and capture the beloved character's playful personality. Crafted with detailed features and a charming retro design, they ma...
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Ceramic
$243 Sale Price / set
35% Off
19th Century German Antique Mahogany, Walnut Model of an Egyptian Temple
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A light-brown, antique German model of an Egyptian temple made of handcrafted, partly painted Mahogany and Walnut, in good condition. The inside of the de...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Mahogany, Walnut
Mounted Wooden Painted Model of a Sailing Ship with Full Crooked Sails
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Hand Crafted Decorative Model of a Sailing Ship, similar to the USS constitution, however not labeled as such.
The wooden body is painted and the fabric on the fully crooked sails...
Category
20th Century Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
Gianni Versace Pure Parfum Miniature 7.5 ml, Rare 1981 with Original Box
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Original vintage perfume from the 1980s: the very first women’s fragrance launched by the Italian fashion house Gianni Versace Parfum (Extrait), in its rare 7.5 ml / 1/4 fl oz splash...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Glass
French 19th Century Marriage Dome on Stand
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
French 19th century handcrafted bridal, wedding, or marriage dome on stand. The uniquely 19th century (Victorian period) tradition of a “globe de Mariée” involved a glass cloche or d...
Category
19th Century French Victorian Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
Antique Wooden Shoe Forms c.1920-2 Sets Available
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
Price is per collection. 2 collections available. (1st set and 4th set have sold) Please specify which set to purchase. Decorative only.
Original cobbler's wooden shoe forms...
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Models and Miniatures
Materials
Maple
$30 Sale Price / set
53% Off
Vintage tin model car, Citroën DS station wagon, 1960s.
Located in Praha, CZ
This is a metal model with plastic parts
The car is scratched or slightly dented in places
Original vintage condition
Category
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
Decorative Pond Boat Model of Sailboat Sloop
Located in New York, NY
Decorative pond boat, sailboat, sloop model, on original stand. This example is a 20th century ( 1980's ) copy of the 19th century ( 1895 ) original, made in the 1980's The boat ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Late Victorian Models and Miniatures
Materials
Fabric, Wood
MODEL SHIP, “Fragata Siglo XVIII” Large Handmade Antique English Decorative Ship
Located in Wembley, GB
1900s Astonishing large “Fragata Siglo XVIII”model ship in walnut wood. Handmade. Made in England. This model is amazing and in excellent condition and all handmade. A true piece of ...
Category
1890s British Art Deco Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Bronze
$1,639 Sale Price
56% Off
Antique Bootmaker’s Display, English, Beech, Riding Boot Stretcher, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique bootmaker’s display. An English, riding boot stretcher mounted on a mahogany plinth, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910. A fascinating example of early 20t...
Category
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Beech, Mahogany
French 19th Century Medieval Château Pewter and Wood Birdcage with Turrets
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large 19th century pewter and wood decorative birdcage shaped as a French medieval château. This exquisite French château birdcage is a definite must in terms of decorative accents...
Category
19th Century French Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Pewter
Giorgio Armani Eyeglass Display Collectors Items
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
Collectors items vintage Giorgio Armani advertising / Eyeglass Display. Oversized large eyeglasses and case. The tortoise pairs lenses have slots to d...
Category
1990s International Style Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
$1,518 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Mid-Century Giordani Pedal Car, 1960s
Located in Palermo, IT
Mid-Century Giordani pedal car, 1960s
It has always belonged to my family and was given to my father by his grandfather.
Good condition, small signs of aging.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
Antique J.R Bauman Model 1957 Size 14 Cage Dress Form Vintage Mannequin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique J.R Bauman Model 1957 Size 14 Cage Dress Form Vintage Mannequin. Item features an adjustable height, cage base and rolling casters. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 63" ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Other Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
Carl Auböck Model #5663
Shell
Brass Figurine Keyring
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Aubo¨ck model #5663 'Shell' brass figurine keyring. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural object is hand fabricated in polished brass.
Price is per item...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Brass
1980s Postmodern Lego Telephone by Tyco
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible vintage Lego telephone by Tycho. Original piece from the 1980s with striking yet endearing presence. The nostalgic elements come thru in this piece catapulting it to a s...
Category
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Plastic
Carl Auböck Model #4500
Lucky Pig
Brass Figurine Keyring
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck Model #4500 'Lucky Pig' brass figurine keyring. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural object is hand fabricated in polish...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Brass
David Hockney Illustrated - Fairy Tales Brothers Grimm - 1970 Edition
Located in Stamford, CT
Six Fairy Tales by David Hockney
David Hockney
This exquisite, highly collectable volume was printed in 1970 by Petersburg Press.
Inscribed "Xmas to you from the Grouse" perhaps by Hockney himself.
The book features extraordinary etchings by David Hockney which re-imagine the stories of the Brothers Grimm...
Category
Mid-20th Century Models and Miniatures
Materials
Paper
Late Victorian Handmade Wood Doll House
Located in New Windsor, NY
Handmade and decorated Late Victorian wood dollhouse. The attention to details are what make this house especially fine: dentil molding, turned porch posts, scalloped porch fascia bo...
Category
Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood, Paint
Lladró Great Dragon Sculpture by Francisco Polope. Limited Edition.
Located in New York City, NY
Limited edition dragon sculpture in matte porcelain with gold lustre. A symbol of power and prosperity in Eastern culture, this magical creature, the bearer of good luck, is the protagonist in this spectacular High Porcelain limited edition. The hundreds of scales covering its skin are individually hand painted with gold lustre, an extremely laborious technique requiring the expertise of the finest artists. The luminosity distinguishing its spectacular embellishment is attained by combining gloss and satin finishes, united by an iridescent metallic hue on the chest and a vivid turquoise hue on the crest. The complexity of the dragon´s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Painted Ventriloquist Dummy c.1930-1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
About
An original ventriloquist dummy. Painted composite head with movable mouth. Hole in the back for your hand to manipulate the mouth and rotate the head. Fabric clothes, wooden ...
Category
Early 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Composition
$275 Sale Price
21% Off
Carl Auböck Model #5732
Hand
Brass Keyring
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck model #5732 'Hand' brass figurine keyring. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural object is hand fabricated in polished brass.
Price is per item....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Brass
$230 / item
Miniature "Christmas Morning" Diorama by Narcissa Ward c.1933-1942
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
A highly detailed diorama titled "Christmas Morning" featuring a French living room scene during Christmas morning. Almost every piece of molding, furniture, rugs, and accesso...
Category
Early 20th Century American Classical Models and Miniatures
Materials
Glass, Wood
$850 Sale Price
64% Off
1930s Cast Saving Pig / Money Box Made by Swedish Gold Smith Olof W. Nilsson
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Absolutely beautiful and unique saving pig / money box made by Swedish gold smith Olof W. Nilsson in Kristianstad Sweden in the 1930s.
This money box is beautifully detailed shaped ...
Category
1930s Swedish Other Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
Concorde Supersonic Model
Located in Paris, FR
Model Concorde supersonic with light wooden body and
all covered with riveted aluminium foil. On polished stainless
steel base with item's descri...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Models and Miniatures
Materials
Aluminum
$2,005 / item
Pair of Salterini Iron Peacock Salesman Sample Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Phenomenal pair of miniature wrought iron peacock chairs designed by John Salterini. This diminutive set of doll size chairs were made as sa...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Iron
$750 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Lladró Hercules Beetle Figurine by José Luis Santes
Located in New York City, NY
An innovative porcelain and metal creation inspired by one of the fascinating creatures in nature. Part of the Awesome Insects collection. This origi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
$1,650 / item
DC-3 Dakota Aircraft Reduced Model Scale, Model 1936
Located in Paris, FR
DC-3, Dakota aircraft reduced model scale model.
Handcrafted in aluminium foil,
with engraved metal rivets, 1936.
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Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Models and Miniatures
Materials
Aluminum
$1,601 / item
Riva Model
Located in Paris, FR
Model Riva with wooden structure in light wood
in honey brown finish.
Speed-boat modal with many hand-crafted details.
Model on wooden base.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
$1,530 / item
1970s Astonishing Bergantin Siglo XVIII Model Ship. Handmade. Made in England
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Astonishing Bergantin Siglo XVIII Model Ship in walnut wood. Handmade. Made in England. This model is amazing and in excellent condition and all handmade. A true piece of histo...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
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.
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