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Early 20th Century Small Model Train Chassis
Located in New York, NY
A vintage model train base chassis, hand-made in France, early 20th Century, circa 1910-1920
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Antique Early 1900s French Industrial Models and Miniatures

Materials

Iron

Early 20th Century Small Model Train Chassis
Early 20th Century Small Model Train Chassis
H 4.75 in W 23.5 in D 10.75 in
American Country Wooden Train Coach Model
Located in Queens, NY
American Country style (20th Cent) painted wood model of DeWitt Clinton train coach with doll
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20th Century American Country Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Bassett-Lowke K1 Gauge 1 GNR 1630 Steam Mogul Locomotive Mode
By Bassett Lowke 1
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Fine Early 20th Century Bassett-Lowke K1 Gauge 1 GNR 1630 Steam Mogul Locomotive Model Train
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20th Century English Models and Miniatures

Materials

Metal

Folk Art Model of a Toy Depicting a Steam Train, USA, 1900
Located in Milan, IT
A toy model of Folk art, steam train, consisting of two elements, the locomotive and a coal wagon
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Early 20th Century American Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal, Brass

Intrex Wood Veneer Cube End or Side Table Pedestal Attributed to Paul Mayen
By Intrex, Paul Mayen
Located in Topeka, KS
board, model train, or puzzles and games in a children’s room. Versatile? Yes! Gorgeous Modern Style
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Late 20th Century American Modern End Tables

Materials

Oak

19th Century Cornish Copper Folk Art Steam Train, Locomotive Weathervane
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
19th century Cornish copper Folk Art steam train, locomotive weathervane The model steam train at
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Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art Weathervanes

Materials

Copper

Ceramic Base Cocktail Table by George Greenamyer for Vladimir Kagan
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Dallas, TX
artists that created sites for model trains called Trainscapes, both at the DeCordova Museum and Sculpture
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Glass

J. Alden Weir Hand Made Studio Sign Branchville Connecticut
Located in Garnerville, NY
for model trains, porcelain figurines and pattern Depression Era glass. This random gem was hidden
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Antique Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Signs

Materials

Iron

Antique Meiji Period 19C Japanese Hirado Netsuke Sanbosa dancing monkey
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
This is a most unusually made antique Hirado porcelain netsuke form model of a mischievous monkey
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Antique 17th Century Edo Scholar's Objects

Materials

Porcelain

José Zanine Caldas Hand-Carved ‘Pilão’ Chair in Brazilian Hardwood
By José Zanine Caldas
Located in Waalwijk, NL
José Zanine Caldas, hand-sculpted chair, model ‘Pilão’, Brazilian hardwood, Brazil, 1975 This
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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

José Zanine Caldas for Móveis Artísticos Z factory High Back Armchair
By José Zanine Caldas
Located in Waalwijk, NL
, where he developed architectural models without having been trained as an architect himself. Famous
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Mohair

José Zanine Caldas Large Hand-Carved Console in Brazilian Hardwood
By José Zanine Caldas
Located in Waalwijk, NL
autodidact and started his career as designer in the construction industry. He worked as a model builder for
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Vintage 1980s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Wall Coat Rack Gold collour Hollywood Regency Style, 1960s
Located in Oirlo, LI
discolouration in some places, which is not surprising over time. This is a train model with beautiful hooks and
Category

20th Century German Hollywood Regency Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Aluminum

José Zanine Caldas Hand-Carved Coffee Table in Brazilian Hardwood
By José Zanine Caldas
Located in Waalwijk, NL
his career as designer in the construction industry. He worked as a model builder for designers and
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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Klaus Grabe C5 Chaise Lounge 1948
By Klaus Grabe
Located in Oakland, CA
Fantastic original chaise lounge model C5 designed by Bauhaus trained designer, Klaus Grabe c1948
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Klaus Grabe C5 Chaise Lounge 1948
Klaus Grabe C5 Chaise Lounge 1948
H 26.5 in W 23.5 in D 63.5 in
Unique José  Zanine Caldas 'Denuncia' Hand Carved Dining Table
By José Zanine Caldas
Located in Waalwijk, NL
architectural models without having been trained as an architect himself. Famous colleagues such as Lucio Costa
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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Hardwood

William Leonard Baron Art Pottery Sgraffito Glazed Fish Vase
By William Baron
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
around 1895. William Baron studied at Lambeth School of Art and was trained as a modeller, designer and
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Antique 1890s English Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Earthenware

Old Master John Linnell Landscape Collector Painting Oil on Canvas Museum Art
By John Linnell (b.1792)
Located in West Hollywood, CA
, modelling and sculpture. He was trained as an engraver, and executed a transcript of Varley's "Burial of
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Antique 19th Century European Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Giltwood, Paint

French Bronze Sculpture "Reclining Greyhound" by Christophe Fratin, circa 1860
By Christophe Fratin 1
Located in Shippensburg, PA
. Where the eye of his patrons had been trained by academic models of the 18th and 19th century to expect
Category

Antique 19th Century French Romantic Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Antique Malachite, Gilt and Patinated Spelter Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
Hammer. A miniature patinated spelter model of a steam train is positioned near her feet. Labour sits
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Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks

Materials

Malachite, Spelter

Large 1920s Danish Porcelain Sculpture
By Arno Malinowski
Located in New York, NY
Thorvaldsen, a Dane himself, which were sculpted a century earlier. This porcelain was modeled by Arno
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Vintage 1920s Danish Neoclassical Revival Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Large 1920s Danish Porcelain Sculpture
Large 1920s Danish Porcelain Sculpture
H 15.25 in W 11.5 in D 7.25 in
Huge Three Car 1933 Light Up Streamline Aluminum Model Train
By General Train Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This large-scale train 5 1/2' long was made by General Train Company in 1933 for a short period of
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Vintage 1930s American Streamlined Moderne Models and Miniatures

Materials

Aluminum

Art Deco Wooden Train Car
Located in Asheville, NC
A sharp, vintage 1930s model train car. Long, exaggerated lines scream early 20th century American
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood, Paint

Art Deco Wooden Train Car
Art Deco Wooden Train Car
H 2 in W 2.25 in D 10 in
Substantial 1930s American Folk Art Steam Train Model
Located in Toronto, ON
Unique one of a kind American Folk Art steam train model constructed from metal and pine. Actually
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Vintage 1920s American Folk Art Models and Miniatures

Materials

Steel

Full Set of Highly Collectible 1940s American Miniature Tin Train Signals
Located in Toronto, ON
Full set of highly collectible 1940s American miniature tin train signals and lights. All electric
Category

Vintage 1940s American Models and Miniatures

Gerard Cambon
By Gerard Cambon
Located in Summerland, CA
collection of model train tracks, tin automotive parts, locks and clay people.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Clay, Mixed Media

Gerard Cambon
Gerard Cambon
H 13 in W 12 in D 6 in
1930's Zinc and Iron Folk Art Train Model
Located in Washington, DC
Amazing one of a kind handmade train model, constructed from zinc, iron, and copper elements
Category

Vintage 1940s American Toys

Materials

Zinc, Iron, Copper

Original Oil Painting by George Glenn Newell
Located in Palm Springs, CA
cows or sheep in meadows and open ranges. Local farmers always eagerly offered their stock as models
Category

20th Century American Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Train Coffee Table
Located in Llandudno, Conwy
A museum scale model of a steam train chassis. Beautifully engineered piece. Mahogany frame with
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Early 20th Century British Industrial Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Train Coffee Table
Train Coffee Table
H 15.75 in W 55.12 in D 20.48 in
Modern Side Table "Reknots" by Nick Ervinck Organic Design Wood
Located in madrid, ES
in Mixed Media. He then trained in computer modeling, sculpting and working with materials such as
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21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Polyester, Wood

Modern Ceramic Sculpture "Bruntuski" by Nick Ervinck Unique Edition
Located in madrid, ES
. He then trained in computer modeling, sculpting and working with materials such as polyester, plaster
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Modern 3d Print Sculpture "Koleknat" by Nick Ervinck Grey Unique Edition
Located in madrid, ES
Academy of Fine Arts, Ghent) with a master's degree in Mixed Media. He then trained in computer modeling
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Polyester

Modern 3d Print Sculpture "Ayamonsk" by Nick Ervinck Green Unique Edition
Located in madrid, ES
Academy of Fine Arts, Ghent) with a master's degree in Mixed Media. He then trained in computer modeling
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Polyester

Modern Ceramic Sculpture "Bruntuske" by Nick Ervinck Unique Edition
Located in madrid, ES
. He then trained in computer modeling, sculpting and working with materials such as polyester, plaster
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Modern Ceramic Sculpture "Akritanut" by Nick Ervinck Vibrant Colors Handmade
Located in madrid, ES
in Mixed Media. He then trained in computer modeling, sculpting and working with materials such as
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Modern 3d Print Sculpture "Ezornila" by Nick Ervinck Unique Edition
Located in madrid, ES
Arts, Ghent) with a master's degree in Mixed Media. He then trained in computer modeling, sculpting and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Polyester

Modern 3d Print Sculpture "ANIHUAB" by Nick Ervinck Yellow Unique Edition
Located in madrid, ES
Arts, Ghent) with a master's degree in Mixed Media. He then trained in computer modeling, sculpting and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Polyester

Live Steam Model Train
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A fine 3.5" model of Stephensons locomotive used on the Manchester and Liverpool line named on the
Category

Early 20th Century English Models and Miniatures

Live Steam Model Train
Live Steam Model Train
H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
Fine Art Models Train Bridge
Located in Norwell, MA
Section of railroad bridge with stone foundations. Exceptional detail. Mahogany case with glass dome. Weight: 13 LBS Overall Dimensions: 9” H x 8” W x 24” L Made: America Mater...
Category

2010s North American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Fine Art Models Train Bridge
Fine Art Models Train Bridge
H 9 in W 24 in D 8 in
HAND MADE MODEL TRAIN IN ORIGINAL BLACK PAINT
Located in Los Angeles, CA
EARLY ORIGINAL BLACK PAINTED HAND MADE TRAIN OF WOOD AND TIN .THIS TRAIN IS IN GREAT CONDITION .
Category

Early 20th Century American Decorative Objects

Materials

Tin

John Elder Jersey Central Railroad 1939 World's Fair Model Train
By John Elder
Located in Stamford, CT
John Elder model Jersey Central Railroad train. Painted copper and wood construction on a wooden
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Vintage 1930s American Industrial Mounted Objects

Materials

Copper

Large 20th Century Model Scratch Built Train
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Large scratch built model train, France, circa 1960. Dimensions: 89cm x 58cm x 33cm.
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Mid-20th Century French More Folk Art

Materials

Metal

Narragansett Pier Railroad Scale Train Model
Located in Round Top, TX
An early 20th century scale train model of a passenger car from the Narragansett Pier Railroad
Category

Vintage 1950s American Folk Art Models and Miniatures

Materials

Iron

Robert Stephenson’s Rocket Train Model, Mid-20th Century
Located in Faversham, GB
An intricately built to-scale model of Robert Stephenson’s famous 1829 Rocket train. The model
Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Polished Aluminum Train Model, Table Lamp with LED Lights
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This polished aluminum train is fitted with LED lights inside and makes a spectacular and beautiful
Category

Vintage 1920s American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-20th Century Brass & Aluminium GWR Train Model By John Sargent, c.1940
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
This model locomotive was built in the late 1940's by model engineer John Sargent. A replica of the
Category

20th Century English Models and Miniatures

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Industrial Steel Architectural Model
Located in Culver City, CA
Industrial steel model of a train depot from architects/engineers office, original red paint, worn
Category

Early 20th Century Belgian Architectural Models

Materials

Steel

Model Lotus Eleven Car
Located in London, GB
that time have become the focus of these models. Formally trained as an architect modeller, the bulk of
Category

Early 2000s British Models and Miniatures

Materials

Metal

Model Lotus Eleven Car
Model Lotus Eleven Car
H 3 in W 11.75 in D 4.38 in
Large American Folk Art Tin Train with Locomotive Engine Coal Car and Caboose
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large American Folk Art metal train with a locomotive engine which measures 30.5 inches long
Category

Mid-20th Century American Models and Miniatures

Model of the Ferrari 801 Racing Car
Located in London, GB
focus of these models. Formally trained as an architect modeller, the bulk of his career has been
Category

Early 2000s British Models and Miniatures

Materials

Metal

Model of the Ferrari 801 Racing Car
Model of the Ferrari 801 Racing Car
H 3.5 in W 12.75 in D 5.25 in
Model Jaguar D-Type Car, Circa 2000
Located in London, GB
become the focus of these models. Formally trained as an architect modeller, the bulk of his career has
Category

Early 2000s British Models and Miniatures

Materials

Metal

Model Jaguar D-Type Car, Circa 2000
Model Jaguar D-Type Car, Circa 2000
H 3.38 in W 11.75 in D 5.5 in
Model of the Jaguar D-Type Racing Car
Located in London, GB
. Formally trained as an architect modeller, the bulk of his career has been producing special effects models
Category

Early 2000s British Models and Miniatures

Materials

Metal

American Country Style '20th Century' Train Model of Dewitt Clinton Train Model
Located in Queens, NY
American Country style (20th century) copper train model of Dewitt Clinton train steam engine
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Early 20th Century North American Country Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Copper

Large Copper Train Wall Model Antique
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
This is from a private collection and is made of hand shaped copper. Not sure of origin is lightweight and easy to mount on a large wall. It is an art piece and was more than likely ...
Category

Early 20th Century American Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Copper

Midcentury Polished Aluminium Train Model, Table Lamp with Led Lights
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This very unusual polished aluminium train model is fitted with LED lights inside and makes a
Category

20th Century American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Midcentury Polished Aluminium Train Model, Table Lamp with Led Lights
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This polished aluminium train is fitted with LED lights inside and makes a spectacular and
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Industrial Scratch Built Railway Toy Steam Train Model. C.1940
Located in London, GB
A wonderfully formed green painted toy train. c.1940. Likely scratch built, made of wood and
Category

Mid-20th Century English Industrial Antiquities

Materials

Metal

Scratch Built Train Steam Engine with Trailer Dated, circa 1945
Located in London, GB
English scratch built tin and wood steam train and trailer model. A wonderfully aged example in its true
Category

Vintage 1940s English Folk Art Toys

Materials

Tin

60's Danish Leather Sofa by Borge Morgensen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
60's Danish coral leather sofa by Borge Morgensen, also known as the "Coupe" sofa as it was modeled
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Sofas

Materials

Leather

Vintage Hollywood Regency Wall Coat Rack 1960s Germany
Located in Oirlo, LI
bedroom. This is a train model with beautiful hooks and hat rack.
Category

Vintage 1960s German Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Aluminum

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At 1stDibs, there are several options of vintage model trains available for sale. The range of distinct vintage model trains — often made from metal, wood and aluminum — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of vintage model trains available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of vintage model trains to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Art Deco, Folk Art and Industrial vintage model trains are of considerable interest. Vintage model trains have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by John Elder are consistently popular.

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