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Sources of Modern Miniature Furniture for Collectors or Dolls Houses

By Lesley Shepherd, About.com

Miniature collectible modern chairs and sofas in 1:6 scale as well as modern dolls house 1:12 scale collectible furniture, lights, appliances and accessories.

1. Elf Miniatures

Elf Miniatures, based in the UK, have wonderful modern kitchen, bathroom and bedroom furnishings in 1:12 scale. Some of their items, including a modern semi circular walk in shower, are available as kits.

2. Delph Miniatures

Delph Miniatures in the UK, have a line of 1:12 modern kitchens, store fixtures and appliances. They are also a good source for scale modern glass coffee pots, food processors cameras, cd cases, tools and lots of other current accessories, including fitness and beauty shop equipment in 1:12 scale.

3. REAC Japan

REAC is distributed in the US by A- Walk USA. REAC produce 5 different sets (volumes)of modern seating, 42 pieces in all, in 1:12 scale. These are plastic reproductions rather than real wood and metal, but the detail is good, designs are correct and the price is entry level affordable at $10-$25 per chair. For some reason these are being sold in home design stores more often than through dolls house suppliers. The chairs do have some good detail, swivel chairs swivel for instance, but they are fairly fragile, similar to plastic models.

4. Roomboxes Etc.

Peter Tucker in Vancouver, Canada, creates modern roomboxes, lighting and furniture, including store display cases with real fluorescent lights. His work is in 1:12 scale.

5. Kim Selwood

Kim Selwood in the UK creates miniatures of modern furniture from wood, metal, leather and fabric in 1:12 and 1:24 scales. His work is available at fairs in the UK or via mail.

6. Vitra Design Museum

Vitra, the European manufacturer of designer furniture, also produce a range of almost 100 high end collectible classic modern chair miniatures in 1:6 scale in the original materials. These are beautiful pieces, available through Vitra's Design Museum or other distributors. From $200 up.

7. XO Design

XO Design are producing a line of 1:6 scale miniatures of some of their famous contemporary chairs and stools. Prices range from $90 to $500

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