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Models and Miniatures For Sale
20th Century French Metal & Wooden Palette On Stand
Located in High Point, NC
Step into the artist's studio with this original 20th Century French Metal & Wooden Palette on Stand, a captivating piece that tells a tale of creativity in the making. This palette,...
Category
20th Century French Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
In Stock in Los Angeles, Green Rabbit Mini Portable Charger
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rabbit Mini power bank battery charger
In stock in Los Angeles
Power bank. You can carry Rabbit MINI in your bag as an external battery for yo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Plastic
In Stock in Los Angeles, Light Blue Rabbit Mini Portable Charger
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rabbit mini power bank battery charger
In stock in Los Angeles
Power bank. You can carry Rabbit MINI in your bag as an external battery for your smartphone or any other device.
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Plastic
City of Stuttgart TV Television Tower Scale Design Model, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Scaled model of the Stuttgart television tower. Hand-spun in brass. A nice architectural sculpture for every living or men’s room. Some scratches and a nice ...
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Brass
19th Century Dutch Miniature Secretaire Cabinet
Located in Casteren, NL
19th century miniature secretaire cabinet made from Oakwood.
Decorative object, can be used as jewelry/letter box.
Originates Netherlands, dating, circa 1800
Category
Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Oak
French Michelin Doll or Bibendum with motorcycle , resin
Located in Valladolid, ES
Popularly known as the “Michelin Doll”, the real name of this character, inseparable from the MICHELIN brand since 1898, is Bibendum (Bib, for friends).
Who created the Michelin doll...
Category
1980s Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Resin
Pair of Large Chinese Hardstone, Jade and Cloisonné Enamel Flower Models
Located in London, GB
Pair of large Chinese hardstone, jade and cloisonné enamel flower models
Chinese, 20th Century
Height 39cm, width 25cm, depth 25cm
Crafted in 20th century China, this pair of lar...
Category
20th Century Chinese Models and Miniatures
Materials
Stone, Jade, Metal, Enamel
Chinese 19 th C Workshop-Scaled model with 17 polychromed figures.World exhibit
Located in Leuven , BE
The Diorama was in a private collection for more than 20 years and is said to have been exposed at the China Exposition 1902 in Copenhagen.This group of Chinese polychromed-decorate...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Terracotta
Regency Satinwood Miniature Chest
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A good quality late Regency Period, 19th century, satinwood miniature chest of attractive small proportions having well figured and crossbanded top, over three drawers with original turned wooden knobs, raised on elegant original splayed feet with shaped apron.
A chariming little 19th century miniature chest of drawers, which is shallower than most and therefore attractively proportioned. It also boasts beautifully figured satinwood veneers which have retained an excellent colour and patina. This would probably have been made as a travelling salesmans...
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Satinwood
Georgian Mahogany Miniature Chest
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Good Quality And Charming Early 19th Century Mahogany Miniature Chest, Having Well Figured Top Over Three Long Drawers With Original Brass Knobs And Boxwood Inlaid Escutcheons, Over Elegant Shaped Apron With Original Splayed Bracket Feet.
There is regular debate over whether miniature furniture was made as an apprentice piece, which is when a craftsmen who was looking for a job at a workshop would create something to showcase their talents. Or whether it was made as a travelling salesmans sample piece, which is when a few items were produced as scale models but a well established workshop as a form of physical catalogue in advance of a travelling salesman’s road trip around the country, for him to use to try and fill his order book with full size counterparts.
We believe that this particular little Georgian Miniature Chest was probably made as an apprentice piece, due to the relative simplicity of it, combined with the exceptional execution, which maybe suggests that somebody was very much trying to impress somebody else. It is also slightly unusual in form, which again suggests it was made more as a one off item with a specific purpose, as opposed to a scale model of other items.
It is certainly a charming piece of antique miniature furniture...
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Mahogany
Constellation Lockheed L1049 Aircraft Model
Located in Paris, FR
Aircraft model constellation Lockheed L1049,
reduced model, lightweight wooden frame,
handcrafted in aluminum foil, with engraved
metal rivets. Measures: Base height: 26cm.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Models and Miniatures
Materials
Aluminum, Foil
A model of a Dockyard built teak and brass field cannon
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A model of a Dockyard built teak and brass field cannon, with a brass barrel set on a brass-bound carriage with large wheels and a brass-bound bucket, swabs and ramrods to scale, fin...
Category
1930s English Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Brass
19th Century Victorian Painted Pine Miniature Apprentice Chest of Drawers
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A very attractive and charming late 19th century Victorian
painted pine miniature chest having two short drawers and
two long drawers with original porcelain knobs raised
on elega...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Pine
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
Miniature 19th Century Oak Kitchen Windsor Chair
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A delightful late 19th century miniature oak
kitchen Windsor armchair having attractive
turned decoration to back, seat, legs
and supports
(A most unusual and charming item of ...
Category
Late 19th Century English Country Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Oak
Antique Mahogany Childs Wellington Chest
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A delightful mid-19th century mahogany childs size Wellington
chest of five long drawers with locking pilaster raised on
original plinth base.
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Mahogany
1990s Vintage Italian Vivid Green Murano Glass Small Cactus Plant in Gold Pot
Located in New York, NY
1990s Italian highly collectible Venetian glass cactus of limited edition, entirely handcrafted in Murano, with modern Minimalist design blown by Formia, in a lifelike organic modern...
Category
1990s Italian Organic Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Gold
Jewelry Box Casket Chest Brass Finely Cast circa 1910
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Jewelry Box Casket Chest Brass Finely Cast
A finely cast solid brass box with stylized decorative panels of rural scenes and velvet lined with maker's stamp underneath.
Category
Early 20th Century French Baroque Revival Models and Miniatures
Materials
Brass
An Art Deco Silver Plaque by René Lalique
By René Lalique
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Republic, is a remarkable piece that embodies both historical significance and exquisite artistry. René Lalique, a master of Art Deco design, is celebrated for his exceptional crafts...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Models and Miniatures
Materials
Silver
Carl Auböck Model #5617 'Peanut' Brass Figurine Keyring
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck model #5617 'Peanut' brass figurine keyring. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural object is hand fabricated in polished brass.
Price is per ite...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Nautical Musical Automaton, circa 1860
Located in Nantucket, MA
Antique French Nautical Automaton, likely from Marseilles, circa 1860, a glass domed diorama with windmills and cottages on hillside, overlooking harbor with ship rocking on waves to...
Category
1860s French Folk Art Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Clay, Glass, Paper
British Royal Naval Admirals Spyglass
Located in Norwell, MA
Telescope once used by British Royal Naval Rear Admiral John Walter Dunford. The admirals memoirs are in possession of the Imperial War Museum in England. He was a midshipman on HMS ...
Category
1910s European Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Brass
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
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 polis...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Brass
The 24K Gold Plated Cart by Christopher Kreiling
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The 'Gold Cart' is a fully articulated working shopping cart. It is made of steel and bronze then 24K gold plated.
This is an addition of 100+ artist proof. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Gold Plate, Bronze
Contemporary Pharmaceutical Brain Model in Lucite Skull
Located in San Diego, CA
A really cool contemporary pharmaceutical (Seroquel) brain model in lucite skull, circa 2000s. The model has a lucite skull and face which houses a four piece molded, non-breakable v...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Models and Miniatures
Materials
Plastic, Lucite
Portrait Miniature Jean-Baptiste Couvelet, French, 1772-1830
Located in Firenze, IT
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Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included).
A girl, head and shoulders, her da...
Category
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Oak
Large Chinese Hardstone Model of a Flower Tree in a Cloisonné Enamel Planter
Located in London, GB
Large Chinese hardstone model of a flower tree in a cloisonné enamel planter
Chinese, 20th Century
Height 48cm, width 39cm, depth 23cm
Crafted from a selection of hardstones and u...
Category
20th Century Chinese Models and Miniatures
Materials
Agate, Jade, Metal, Enamel
Large Chinese Jade, Agate and Nephrite Model of Poppies in Cloisonné Enamel Pot
Located in London, GB
Large Chinese jade, agate and nephrite model of poppies in cloisonné enamel pot
Chinese, 20th Century
Height 36cm, width 35cm, depth 35cm
This large flower model is crafted from se...
Category
20th Century Chinese Models and Miniatures
Materials
Jade, Agate, Metal, Enamel
Orientalist Nuremberg Late 19th Century, Arab Lead Sculpture
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Orientalist Nuremberg Late 19th Century, Arab Lead Sculpture
Beautiful polychrome Nuremberg lead sculpture. Arab warrior seated on a camel, clad in robes and holding a rifle in his ...
Category
Late 19th Century Other Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Lead
In Stock in Los Angeles, Light Blue Mexico Skull Mini Portable Charger
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Mexico skull mini power bank battery charger
In stock in Los Angeles
"Mr Holder was a shark who loved swimming but could not do it. He was mocked by all the other sharks who call...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Plastic
Vintage tri-ang tin toy car, 1950s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Vintage toy car from the english brand 'Tri-ang'.
The charm is in the wear and tear of this item, it makes this little truck very attractive and decorative.
Good original condition...
Category
1950s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
Vintage tri-ang tin toy car, 1950s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Vintage toy car from the english brand 'Tri-ang'.
The charm is in the wear and tear of this item, it makes this little truck very attractive and decorative.
Good original conditio...
Category
1950s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
Vintage tri-ang tin toy car, 1950s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Vintage toy car from the english brand 'Tri-ang'.
The charm is in the wear and tear of this item, it makes this little truck very attractive and decorative.
Good original condition...
Category
1950s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
Vintage tri-ang tin toy car, 1950s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Rare vintage toy locomotive from the english brand 'Tri-ang'.
The charm is in the wear and tear of this item, it makes this little truck very attractive and decorative.
Good origin...
Category
1950s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
Small Decorative Carpenter's Sample Secretary, Sweden circa 1800's
Located in Round Top, TX
This unique small decorative item served as a "carpenter's sample" to share with customers prior to ordering a full size secretary. Note the size of 24" wide x 27" high.
All the pain...
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Country Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood, Paint
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
Plastic
Chinese Hardstone Flower Model in a Cloisonné Enamel Planter
Located in London, GB
Chinese hardstone flower model in a cloisonné enamel planter
Chinese, 20th Century
Height 20cm, width 12cm, depth 9cm
This superb flower model brings together a host of precious sto...
Category
20th Century Chinese Models and Miniatures
Materials
Stone, Agate, Enamel
Chinese Jade, Carnelian, and Quartz Flower Model in a Cloisonné Enamel Planter
Located in London, GB
Chinese jade, carnelian, and quartz flower model in a cloisonné enamel planter
Chinese, 20th Century
Height 18cm, width 9cm, depth 9cm
This charming flower model combines several pr...
Category
20th Century Chinese Models and Miniatures
Materials
Agate, Carnelian, Metal
Venetian Pewter Jolly Roger Pirate Model Ship Mounted on Wooden Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Venetian Jolly Roger pirate model ship from the 20th century made from pewter alloy and mounted on a wooden base. This captivating Venetian Jolly Roger pirate model ship from the 2...
Category
20th Century Italian Models and Miniatures
Materials
Pewter
Large Model of the USS Constitution
Located in Norwell, MA
Fine scale model of the American frigate USS Constitution. Planked hull with varnish finish. Clove hitched shrouds, quarter galleries, rigged cannon etc. No case.
Weight: 26 lbs...
Category
Early 2000s North American Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Llardo Madame Butterfly Japanese Geisha Figurine, Signed and Dated
Located in Plainview, NY
A 1970's Lladro figurine of a Madame Butterfly Japanese Geisha holding a fan. The figurine is signed by the maker and dated 1978. The figurine is numbe...
Category
Late 20th Century Spanish Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Porcelain
Half Model of the Fishing Schooner Bluenose
Located in Norwell, MA
Large half model of the famous Canadian fishing Schooner “Bluenose” scale model with planked deck, trunk cabin, hatches, companionway, wheel cabin, stubbed masts with pin rails, winc...
Category
2010s North American Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Half Model of the Gold Cup Racer DIXIE II
Located in Norwell, MA
Speedboat half model of the competition racer DIXIE II. The planked model has cockpit with brass controls, ventilator cowl, exhaust tubes, deck bitts, flagstaffs, one with yacht ensi...
Category
Early 2000s North American Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Antique Art Deco English Hat Mold on Stand
Located in Houston, TX
English wood hat mold on wood stand.
Men’s brimmed hat with leather and rope detail
circa 1910-1920
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Models and Miniatures
Materials
Leather, Wood
Fine Model of the Schooner Yacht America
Located in Norwell, MA
Sleek ship model of the famous Schooner Yacht "America", original winner of the America's Cup in 1851. Planked mahogany deck, stitched linen sails, raked masts, full rigging. Hull is...
Category
Early 2000s North American Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Antique Ship Model Auriga Bath
Located in Norwell, MA
Fine antique Bath Maine built clipper ship model of the "Auriga". Finely rigged. Built with great knowledge. Very well constructed model. The Auriga was built in Bath Maine and ended...
Category
Early 2000s North American Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Vintage tri-ang tin toy car, 1950s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Vintage toy car from the english brand 'Tri-ang'.
The charm is in the wear and tear of this item, it makes this little truck very attractive and decorative.
The tires are all origi...
Category
1950s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
Half Model of the King’s Yacht Britannia
Located in Norwell, MA
Scale half model of the British Royal racing yacht “Britannia”. Large model with hull painted black over bronze. Planked deck with skylights, tiller, companion ways, stubbed mast, an...
Category
2010s North American Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Elegant Half Model of the Steam Yacht Corsair
Located in Norwell, MA
Scale half model of JP Morgan's private steam yacht "Corsair II", flagship of the New York Yacht Club. The quality is evident. Planked mahogany deck, incredible built up mahogany cab...
Category
2010s North American Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Antique English Hat Mold on Stand
Located in Houston, TX
English wood hat mold on wood stand.
Men’s brimmed hat with leather detail
circa 1910-1920
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Models and Miniatures
Materials
Leather, Wood
Miniature Salesman's Sample of Neoclassical Inlaid Cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Miniature salesman's sample of cabinet with two doors and four drawers. Beautifully made with inlaid banding details. Would make a sweet little Jewelry box for keepsakes.
Category
19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage Italian Burlwood Miniature Three Drawer Chest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage miniature burlwood three drawer chest. A perfect little drinks table or book rest. All drawers are lined with green Florentine paper.
Category
20th Century Italian Louis XV Models and Miniatures
Materials
Burl
19th Century Miniature French Sedan Vitrine
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Charming miniature vitrine in the style of a Sedan chair. Very rare and unique piece to display a favorite item from your collection..
Category
19th Century French Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Canadian Life Size Model Of Human Brain By Gvssco
Located in New York, NY
A life size functional model of the human brain was produced by the Canadian company Gvssco in the 1980s. The colored model is made of plastic for educational purposes and is suitabl...
Category
Mid-20th Century Canadian Models and Miniatures
Materials
Plastic
1970’s Monumental Think Big Crayons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very rare set of 1970's Monumental Crayola Crayons by Think Big. Set of 6. Heavy plastic frame with thick paper label. Comes with original tags and paperwork. Excellent vintage condi...
Category
1970s American Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Plastic, Paper
Rare Pug Bulldog Dog Celluloid Figurine vintage, Austria 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare pug or bulldog Figurine bought in Austria. It is made of Celluloid and very delicate, this would be a great addition for your Toy or Bulldog collection. It is in nice conditio...
Category
1920s German Folk Art Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wire
Midcentury Made, Cast Aluminum Batmobile Classic Car Deskpiece Mercedes SSK
Located in Lisse, NL
Great for a mancave and very cool on a desk also.
This mid-century eye catcher is incredibly cool and tactile. It is the only one of it's kind we can find and it is in excellent condition. The real car that comes closes (in our view) to this aluminum model is the 1930s Mercedes Benz SSK (see image nr. 10). It may have been made as a luxurious ashtray, but with a shape and a look like this, it does not need to be functional. This is a work of art and can certainly be displayed as such. This one-piece, cast aluminum car...
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Mid-20th Century European Models and Miniatures
Materials
Aluminum
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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