Miniature antiques

The husband and wife team of Alvaro Rodriguez and Paola Ojeda, Taller Targioni, Spain were dealers at Good Sam in 2010 and 2011. They have b...

Japanese artist Kiyomi brings some interior design chic to the world of dollhouses, with a range of handmade miniature antique furniture and accessories.

Published for centuries, miniature antique books are often smaller than a coin yet packed with a wealth of knowledge, engravings and beautiful bindings.

Learn how to make a miniature antique kitchen scale for your dollhouse kitchen using the scraps and baubles you already have.

The world of toys is only meant to be enjoyed by kids and not for adults – right? Wrong! While it is true that most toys are meant for kids, there is no rule

Even though I'm an e-reader, I love the feel of physical books and having them around my house. My dollhouse is no exception, and I...

Meet Kiyomi, a Japanese artist and mother of two who can masterfully create perfect, miniature replica of furniture from the 18th century that goes perfectly well with old Victorian dollhouses. Being a mother of two can be quite difficult, especially when it comes to time management. But Kiyomi’s case proves even more challenging, considering how intricate her hobby is and how it requires a lot of time to create even one piece of furniture.

Japanese miniaturist Kiyomi imitates antiques with a stunning attention to detail, creating worn and clouded glass jars, slightly tarnished silverware, and cases packed with dozens of drawers. The talented craftswoman produces pieces for dollhouses out of paper, wire, wood, and other materials that imitate their larger companions. To give her audience a sense of scale, the artist will present her small works alongside a scaleable object, either placing a miniature chair on the seat of a…