Miniatures

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    Learn More About Miniatures

    There are many uses for miniatures—from creating your own small worlds with mini dioramas and bringing dollhouses to life, to using them in your homemade arts and crafts. On Etsy, you’ll find all sorts of miniature figures to suit any project or interest. Whether you enjoy collecting miniatures or know someone who does, miniatures make great keepsakes and gifts. Browse shops on Etsy to discover a wide range of exquisite, hand-crafted miniatures in a variety of themes and designs, or work with a talented artisan to create personalized, custom miniatures that friends and family will love.

    Dollhouses come in various sizes, so it’s important to understand their different scales when looking for dollhouse miniatures to add character to your teeny-tiny home. Here are a few of the most common dollhouse miniature scales:


    • 1:12: Also called “one-inch scale,” this is the most common dollhouse scale and often preferred among dollhouse miniature collectors. The 1:12 scale miniature became popular after it was used in the famous Queen Mary 1924 dollhouse.
    • 1:24: Referred to by collectors as “half-inch” scale, 1:24 scale miniatures were popular for dollhouses made in the 1950s and are gaining popularity in the 21st century. This scale size is sometimes more difficult to find than 1:12 scale dollhouses and dollhouse miniatures.
    • 1:48: Also known as “quarter-inch” scale, 1:48 scale miniatures are popular for diecast miniatures, plastic models made from kits, and construction toys. This scale can sometimes be more difficult to find than larger scale dollhouses.
    • 1:144: This micro-scale is the smallest possible dollhouse scale—think a dollhouse for a dollhouse. Although 1:144 scale miniatures are among the hardest to find, these wee figurines can add a unique scale to your dollhouse miniatures collection.

    Etsy shops sell all kinds of fantastical miniatures to add charming decor to any dollhouse style. Fill your dollhouse’s pantry with miniature food, adorn small-scale walls with works of miniature art, and choose from a wide range of miniature furniture pieces to decorate every room. Want to add a little life to your dollhouse? Many sellers on Etsy offer a variety of miniature plants—from teeny potted cacti to itsy bitsy flower bouquets. Or, look for a tiny four-legged, furry friend to keep as a dollhouse pet.


    On Etsy, you’ll also find dollhouse kits in a variety of themes and styles for all skill levels and ages. You can even find unique vintage dollhouse miniatures as well as extraordinary contemporary designs to start your dollhouse collection or give as a gift to loved ones.

    Looking for a unique gift to give to friends and family? Why not surprise them with a customized miniature? Celebrate your favorite couple’s engagement or wedding nuptials with a pair of 3-D replica dolls designed to look like them. Work with a designer to create custom mini figures of friends and family members to give as birthday or Christmas gifts. Or, for dog and cat lovers, have an artist on Etsy craft a miniature animal model of their pet. From holiday ornaments to party favors, there are many ways you can give custom miniatures as gifts.