Miniatura

Karon Cunningham Miniatures sources hand made quality pieces from artists around the world from as far away as America and Japan.

From the unique to the unusual, there is something different for your dolls house to find on our website. There are also many pieces from estate sales and downsized collections, along with miniatures from artists no longer making.

“Formerly a Financial Director for an International Construction products business, I gave up my high pressure career to run my own gift shop, I did not have a clue that this would be the start of my obsession with all things miniature! A visiting customer, who later transpired to be a collector, noticed a tiny cabinet tucked away at the back of the store one day filled with small objects and pieces of furniture. This started my fascination and education with what was to become my career.

It’s such a fascinating topic! I had always thought of Dolls house miniatures as toys for children. Not true! Right from the 18th Century they were created as curios for adults, progressing into being used as a learning tool to teach aspiring and privileged housewives how to manage a big house by having it in miniature! I am delighted to say that today there are still many adults around the World that are still fascinated with the Idea of Miniatures, both men and woman from many countries.

It may be art, it may be craft, probably both add to this incredible skills and attention to detail. There are pieces of furniture that we would love to have in full size which in today’s modern houses we could not accommodate, or afford! But you can do this in miniature! A Chippendale dining table, a Hepplewhite desk? No problem. Exquisitely made using the finest raw materials and the historic skills of the original creator, they are a true joy to behold. It is fascinating to see the maker’s appreciation of the subject, the research and adherence to the spirit of the piece and the intention of the original artists idea are remarkable. Each piece has a fascinating story behind it.

I now run Karon Cunningham Miniatures and spend my life buying and selling the best miniatures that I can! I travel the World and seek out the best each country has to offer, I have met so many really “Like minded” friends and acquaintances all around the World, friends in the USA, Canada, Spain. Portugal, Japan, Holland, Germany, Italy, Denmark, Belgium, France, and more! And because of my web site, these relationships are ongoing, I love it! I really do, it’s really social and I have a massive appreciation and respect for what the makers and artists do.”