D. Thomas Miniatures

07/05/2025

From Time Out Hong Kong: "The Joyful Miniature Association has now dedicated a whole exhibition to highlight the culture and rural charm of neighborhoods... visitors can see replicas of this district’s history, architecture, and festivals."

07/05/2025

In the category of "commercial" and "manufactured" dollhouse miniature brands, BESPAQ Corp. stands out as one of the BEST!

For decades, before closing shop a few years ago, the company produced affordable, quality-crafted miniature furniture and accessories for collectors and enthusiasts. The products featured great designs (mostly from historical periods), well-proportioned structures with many that have hand painted finishings and embellishment by unidentified/unrecognized artists in Asia.

I'm happy to offer several Bespaq lots in excellent condition in my upcoming estate sale (LINK IN COMMENTS) starting on Sunday, July 6 at 7pm ET including many that are rare(er) and hard(er) to find since they are no longer being produced.

Preview more items available in the auction in the link in the comments. This sale is perfect to find that one special piece that you have been looking for to add to your collection, roombox scene or dollhouse - OR - to inspire a new project to build something new around (summer project!).

Have fun with this sale!

07/03/2025

My latest Meet the Miniaturist features Taylor Laufersweiler from on Instagram. Link in Comments to WATCH NOW.

Taylor is a New York City based graphic designer and talented miniaturist who is working on some of the most fabulous structures in small scale including a victorian mansion, a Brooklyn brownstone and an antique shop. (Important links below)

Taylor is a proficient small scale interior designer and a skilled wood strip cutter. His windows, doors, floors and ceiling trim work is fabulous and his use of color is amazing. He has a growing list of devoted followers on various social media channels where he generously shares his works in progress.

We had a chat with Taylor, checked out his latest builds and heard got some tips and tricks on how manage our own miniature projects.

This was terrific - a BIG thank you to Taylor for joining today and sharing his work and talents!

07/03/2025

My summertime estate sale begins this Sunday, July 6 at 7pm in the D. Thomas Miniatures eBay store and features a number of super wonderful pottery and porcelain pieces by the very talented Vince Stapleton! Link to learn more about Stapleton in my latest blog post along with a links to preview more pieces featured in the upcoming sale!

07/02/2025

Miniatures! at the The People's House: A White House Experience in Washington D.C.... historical representations of each room of the White House in small scale!

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07/02/2025

Shades of Blue, White and Pink highlight painted pieces of some of the lovely miniatures available in my latest estate sale which starts this Sunday, July 6 at 7pm on eBay and includes porcelain, glassware, vintage Bespaq, pottery and more.

Get started on your summer mini project or simply add special curated pieces to your collections. There is a (more rare-er) complete 7pc set hand-painted built in CLOSET from Bespaq included in this sale (major awesomeness!).

Link to preview more of the items in the sale in the comments!

07/02/2025

The team from Anonymouse MMX is revealed! Miniaturists Elin Westerholm and Lupus Nensen have moved their small scale street creations inside and out from the shadows of anonymity! Their work is now on view a the Skissernas Museum - Museum of Artistic Process and Public Art in Lund, Sweden.

LINK to more in the comments section...

07/01/2025

Kira from The Art Revival takes us on tour of The Steittheimer at Museum of the City of New York

07/01/2025

Are you the proud owner or caretaker of an exquisite collection of artisan dollhouse miniatures and looking to find the best homes for your treasures? I'm happy to provide a personal consultation to talk about all of your options, including estate sale and auctions services, to unlock the full potential of your collection and find the right buyers for your miniatures.

We'll work closely to talk about your needs and goals, ensuring a seamless and profitable experience. Whether you're looking to downsize, pass your collection on to the next generation, re-home miniatures on behalf of a friend or family member or simply want to share your passion with fellow collectors, I'm are here to guide you every step of the way!

While my marketing and sales experience, along with an extensive list of serious buyers, will help usher your treasures to the right place, it's my shared passion for the world of tiny that will guarantee the best possible outcome for your adored pieces.

If you are ready to take the next step in the journey of your collection of miniatures, click the link below to Learn More about our services and schedule a personal consultation.

07/01/2025

The parallels between toy and dollhouse miniature collecting are undeniable. This excellent Business Insider report on the growth and popularity of adult collecting shares some common insights Including this from Chris Burn, Toy Analyst, featured in this report:

"Collecting touches something very elemental inside each of us and it’s a form of self expression to align yourself with a certain figure, with a certain character and to express yourself and your affinity for that."

Adults are the world’s fastest-growing group of toy buyers. In the US alone, they’re spending over $7 billion a year on toys for themselves, like Lego, plush...