Creating miniature versions of buildings or film sets is a fantastic way to get a good grasp of the overall visual structure before building it, and these intricately detailed dioramas are some great examples of how far individuals have gone to create these stunning 3D displays.
While dioramas are often associated with what architects create, nowadays ordinary people are creating their own mini versions of cities and film sets as a way to pay tribute to those references and themes in their homes. From dioramas built to reflect the actual set of popular TV shows to those that resemble cityscapes and Sci-Fi movies, these intricately detailed displays are showcasing just how mesmerizing a mini 3D landscape can be.
If you can't build your dream house or visit your favorite destination, then these intricately detailed dioramas of far-off places and popular movie sets are a great alternative to the real thing.
67 Intricately Detailed Dioramas
From Detailed Sitcom Dioramas to Lush Mini Hobbit Homes:
Tana Makmanee — Jun 14, 2013 — Art & Design
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Electronic Diorama Furniture
The Electri-City Table by Ben Yates Looks Like a Miniaturized 'Tron'
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Lush Mini Hobbit Homes
The Bag End Bonsai Trayscape is Fit for the 'Lord of the Rings' Set
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Psychologically Symbolic Dioramas
Grace Watson Makes Astute Observations Through Her Art
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Disturbed Soldier Dioramas
Casualties of War by Dorothy Art Collectives is a Chilling Reminder
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Pathological Hoarder Dollhouses
'Barbie Trashes Her Dreamhouse' is Inspired by the Word Kawaii
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Death-Themed Dioramas
Abigail Goldman’s Small Diorama Displays Death and Tourture
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Multi-Colored Miniature Worlds
Pip and Pop Create a Wonderous Installation of Cutesy Creatures
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Fluid Diorama Furniture
Six Tables on Water by Gaetano Pesce is Exquisitely Inspired by Nature
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Apocalyptic Urban Dioramas (UPDATE)
The City by Lori Nix Has Added Dilapidated Scenes
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Miniature Movie Set Dioramas
Daniel Agdag Captures Scenes One Tenth of Their Original Size
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Deceptively Diminutive Dioramas
The Box by Coke Wisdom O'Neal Features Real People
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Foosball Diorama Ads
The Goodyear Control Your Car Campaign Depicts Driving as a Game
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Darling Diorama Domiciles
The Waldhaus by Atelier ST Exposes its Interior Like the Set of a Stage
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Dynamic Paper Dioramas
PeopleToo Creates Amazingly Emotive Environments
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Sci-Fi Terrariums
Tony Larson's Works of Art are Inspired by Star Wars Characters
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Dainty Dioramic Photography
The Erin Tyner 'Half Awake' Series Tells Vulnerable Stories
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Weightless LEGO Recreations
The Paul Vermeesch Diorama Pays Homage to Artist M.C. Esher
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Psychedelic Dioramas
Meredith Dittmar's Artwork is Intensely Captivating
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Dessert Diorama Ads
The Mr Kipling Exceedingly Good Cakes Campaign is Fun and Lighthearted
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Clever Food-Focused Dioramas (UPDATE)
Big Appetites by Christopher Boffoli are Deliciously Fun
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Cartoon Dessert Sceneries
The Disney Chocolate Dioramas are Deliciously Detailed
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Dead Beetle Dioramas
Scott Bain Micromachina Art Turns Taxidermy Bugs Into Interactive Scenes
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Whimsical Mini Sculptures
The Graem Whyte Landscapes Series is Strange and Quirky
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Artistic Serene Scenery
Cathryn Barmon uses Japanese-Influenced Diorama Landscapes
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Gadget Store Dioramas
Gary Katz Creates an Apple Mini-Store With a Shoebox
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Peeptastic Hotel Installations
The Standard in Hollywood Hosts Melissa Manning's 'Out There'
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Detailed Sitcom Dioramas
Artist Bruna Salvador Conforto Recreates Monica's 'Friends' Apartment
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Healthy Online Communities
The Active Life Campaign Advocates Meeting on the Web & Playing Outside
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Briefcase Business Models
The Serial Cut Still Life Photo Series Presents the Company's Best Work
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Micro City Papercraft
Dotonbori Street in Osaka
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Mini Urban Sculptures
Alan Wolfson Recreates Canal ST. Cross-Section With Mind-Boggling Detail
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Miniature Woodland Housing
Daniel Barreto Designs Forest Dioramas Fit for Nymphs and Elves
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Artist Studio Dioramas
Joe Fig Creates Mini Portraits of Painters in Their Workspace
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Wizard Book Mini Models
Lori Nix's Harry Potter Diorama is a Final Farewell to the Beloved Series
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Guitar-Made Dollhouses
Lorraine of Fairy Meadow Miniatures Creates a Unique Diorama for Daughter
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Dilapidated Building Dioramas
Broken Houses is a Reminder of the Destructive Power of Time
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Grim Historical Dioramas
Jack and Dinos Chapman’s Dioramas Showcase History in a Grim Light
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Humorous Household Dioramas
Vincent Bousserez's Unique Miniaturized Take On Daily Life
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Lush Fantasy Film Dioramas
The Hobbit Home Terrarium is Created Just in Time for the Movie Release
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Buoyant Bubble Dioramas
Thomas Doyle's Distillation Series Analyzes Domestic Life
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Minimalist Monochromatic Dioramas
The PostlerFerguson Wonderboxes Relies on Our Interpretations
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Landscape Literature Holders
Bookends of the Earth by Garth Borovicka Look Like Mini Dioramas
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Perplexing Piggy Dioramas
'An Inexplicable Quandary' Looks for Meaning from Its Viewers
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Sci-Fi Battle Dioramas
This Star Wars Fan Recreates the Battle of Hoth in His Living Room
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Miniaturized Street Photography
Ed Mcgowan Takes Stunning Tilt-Shift Images
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Pop Culture Mashup Dioramas
'Where the Wild Shins Are' by Lindsey Gilbert Mixes Music & Movies
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Moveable Wooden Dioramas
'Be Brave Make Waves' Creates Calming Kinetic Art Ship Scenery
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Pasta Box Dioramas
The Institute of Intimate Museums Series is Intricately Detailed
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Carved Cityscape Dioramas
Heather Kocsis Recreates Old Buildings in Her Reclaimed Wood Art
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Molding Bread Dioramas
Swedish Artist Johanna Martensson Comments on the Impermanence of Mankind
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DIY Disaster Dioramas
Spitefuls Paper Crafts
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Dapper TV Show Dioramas
The Prime Big Series Commercial is on a Miniature Scale
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Motorized Rally Car Artworks
The Citroen DS3 Rally Diorama Celebrates 21 Rally Titles
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Past-Destroying Dioramas
Man with Axe by Liliana Porter Revolves Around a Large Wreckage
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Destroyed Home Dioramas
The Broken Houses Series Gives Decayed Structures a New Perspective
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Super-Sized Dioramas
'Eurovisions' is the New Show by Fantastic Norway
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Miniature Science Labs
The Science of Play Diorama by Kyle Bean is Tons of Fun
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Porthole Diorama Exhibits
Patrick Jacobs Creates Lush Miniature Scenes with Infinite Depth
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Photo Gallery Dioramas
David Anthony Hall Creates a Mini Space to Reflect Large-Scale Landscapes
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Intricately Detailed Dioramas
"Previously" by Bill Finger Makes People Wonder What Happened Before
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Life Re-Created Dioramas
The Television Displays by Zhang Xiangxi Showcase His Past Life
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Controversial Trial Crafts
Etsy's Casey Anthony Accessories are as Contentious as the Verdict
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Life-Like Cinematic Dioramas
Rick Finkelstein Creates Mini Fabricated Scenes Full of Emotion
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Halloween-Themed Dioramas
Christopher Boffoli's Pumpkin Carvers Boasts Hard-Working Little People
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Shoe Dioramas
Jethro Haynes Creates 'The Amorous Octopus' on a Vans Slip-On
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Narrative Genocide Dioramas
Aliza Augustine Shares Her Family's Memories of the Holocaust
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Material-Juxtaposed Furniture
The Laselva Studio Creates Quirky Products That Are Full of Texture
Electronic Diorama Furniture
The Electri-City Table by Ben Yates Looks Like a Miniaturized 'Tron'
Lush Mini Hobbit Homes
The Bag End Bonsai Trayscape is Fit for the 'Lord of the Rings' Set
Psychologically Symbolic Dioramas
Grace Watson Makes Astute Observations Through Her Art
Iconographic Toy Clusters
Rondle Royce Uses Figurines in His Plastic Sculpture Series
Death-Themed Dioramas
Abigail Goldman’s Small Diorama Displays Death and Tourture
Custom Underground Hobbit Dwellings
The Custom Hobbit Home is a Fantasy Lover's Dream
Galactic Film-Inspired Confections
This Star Wars Chocolate is Sure to Please a Fan's Sweet Tooth
Natatonial Miniature Scene Photography
Jason Isley Created Humorous Scenarios with Toys Underwater
Fluid Diorama Furniture
Six Tables on Water by Gaetano Pesce is Exquisitely Inspired by Nature
Angled Scandinavian Abodes
The Archipelago House Reaps the Benefits of Two Simultaneous Views
Apocalyptic Urban Dioramas (UPDATE)
The City by Lori Nix Has Added Dilapidated Scenes
Diorama-Like Cardboard Photography
Box by 354 Photographers is a Dark and Depressing Photo Series
Miniature Movie Set Dioramas
Daniel Agdag Captures Scenes One Tenth of Their Original Size
Shallow Box Bookshelves
The Transit DIY Shelf Encloses and Displays an Assortment of Possessions
Hobbit Home Dollhouses
Bag End by Maddie Brindley is Exhaustively Detailed
Crumpled Metal Tables
The Crush by Fredrikson Stallard Collection Makes for Avant-Garde Furniture
Living Moss Sculptures
Coexistence by Mineo Mizuno Looks Like Lush Dioramas
Brilliant Bending Bookcases
Bookshelf' by Ivan Zhang Curves and Collapses for Unique Usability
Wedge-Shaped Pastoral Cabins
The Shearers Quarters is a Blend of Old and New Australian Design
Darling Diorama Domiciles
The Waldhaus by Atelier ST Exposes its Interior Like the Set of a Stage
Masterful Intricate Wood Carvings
David Esterly Creates Life-Like Sculptures Out of Limewood
DIY Vintage Flip Books
The FlipBooKit Lets You Create a Customized Piece of Art
Clever Food-Focused Dioramas (UPDATE)
Big Appetites by Christopher Boffoli are Deliciously Fun
Melting Board Games
'Meltdown' is a Child-Friendly Way to Educate Youngsters About Global Warming
River-Spanning Residences
Bridge House by ObjecktCreative Challenges the Convention of a Site
Lopsided Ledge Bookshelves
The Spiga Bookcase Comprises a Stack of Askew L-Shaped Cradles
Charitably Fashionable City Cars
The Citroen DS3 Cabrio L'Uomo Vogue Benefits Women's Charities
Urban Diorama Tableaus (UPDATE)
The Little People Street Installation by Slinkachu are Endearing
Playfully Contextual Dioramas
Matthew Palladino Uses Enamel and Plaster to Create Vivid Artwork
Miniature Woodland Housing
Daniel Barreto Designs Forest Dioramas Fit for Nymphs and Elves
Burning Violence Ads
The Amnesty International Fan the Flame Campaign is Utterly Powerful
Transparent Handmade Planters
The Brick House 'DIY Terrarium' is Customizable
Artist Studio Dioramas
Joe Fig Creates Mini Portraits of Painters in Their Workspace
DIY Festive Forest Bookends
The Christmas Bookends Capture Mother Nature at the End of the Novel
Bubble-Wrapped Smartphone Cases
This Cellphone Protector is a Creative Way to Relieve Stress
Superheroic Condiment Shakers
Have Superman and Ms. Lane for Dinner Every Night with These Shakers
Guitar-Made Dollhouses
Lorraine of Fairy Meadow Miniatures Creates a Unique Diorama for Daughter
DIY Sci-Fi Vehicle Models
Recreate Star Wars With These Mini DIY Popsicle Stick AT-STs
Grim Historical Dioramas
Jack and Dinos Chapman’s Dioramas Showcase History in a Grim Light
Paper Diorama Ads
The Colsubsidio Book Exchange 2013 Campaign is Inspired by Fairy Tales
Renowned Painter Dioramas
Joe Fig Recreates Tiny Studios and Figurines of Famous Artists
DIY Video Game Dioramas
Dave Delisle's Printable Cutouts Allow Fans to Create Their Own Mario Art
Lush Fantasy Film Dioramas
The Hobbit Home Terrarium is Created Just in Time for the Movie Release
Spooky Terrarium Accessories
The HoKiou Ring Collection Boasts Chilling Detailed Baubles
Landscape Literature Holders
Bookends of the Earth by Garth Borovicka Look Like Mini Dioramas
Lipstick-Sized Gadget Chargers
The MagicStick is a Sleek and Slim Device Battery Charger
Sci-Fi Battle Dioramas
This Star Wars Fan Recreates the Battle of Hoth in His Living Room
Moveable Wooden Dioramas
'Be Brave Make Waves' Creates Calming Kinetic Art Ship Scenery
Annual Marshmallow Dioramas
The Washington Post Peeps Show VII Winner Was Inspired by Twinkies
Undead-Inspired Bookends
These Bookends are the Ultimate Walking Dead Accessories
Samurai Sword Bookends
The Katana Bookend Will Keep Your Ninja Documents in Order
Carved Cityscape Dioramas
Heather Kocsis Recreates Old Buildings in Her Reclaimed Wood Art
Molding Bread Dioramas
Swedish Artist Johanna Martensson Comments on the Impermanence of Mankind
Upcycled Animal Book Stands
This DIY Project Transforms Old Toys into Creative Bookends
Stripe-Candied Confections
The Candy Corn Cake Pops are Goofy-Sweet Halloween Treats
Motorized Rally Car Artworks
The Citroen DS3 Rally Diorama Celebrates 21 Rally Titles
Tablet-Controlled Test Drives
Audi Built a Miniture Race Track to Promote the New Audi Quattro
Hand-Cranked Indoor Kites
The HomeKite is a Great Activity to Play During Rainy Days
Extremely Compact Automatic Umbrellas
These Super Mini Parasols Can Easily Fit in Your Pocket
Miniature Superhero Cakes
The Batman LEGO Cake is Perfect for Die-Hard Comic Book Fans
Holographic Holocaust Testimonies
History Comes Alive with 3D Projections of Holocaust Survivors
Pint Sized Undead Container
The Zombie Apocalypse Terrarium is a Interesting Conversation Piece
Nerdy Spacecraft Confections
The Millenium Falcon Chocolate Takes Your Tastebuds on an Adventure
Mini Minimalist Collages
Artist Anthony Zinonos Creates Vintage-Esque Artworks
Porthole Diorama Exhibits
Patrick Jacobs Creates Lush Miniature Scenes with Infinite Depth
Jazzy Loafer Shelf Decor
Dancing Shoe Bookends Look Like Classically Designed Oxfords
Intricately Detailed Dioramas
"Previously" by Bill Finger Makes People Wonder What Happened Before
Life Re-Created Dioramas
The Television Displays by Zhang Xiangxi Showcase His Past Life
Kinetic Time Tellers
The Time Machine Tabletop Clock Literally Shows the Passing of Time
Melting Sorceress Confections
The Witch Cupcakes Are an Easily Made Halloween-Themed Dessert
Witty Alcohol Tote Bags
These Wine and Beverage Totes are a Fun Way to Carry Your Booze
Mythological Monster Carvings
Martin Tomsky Pictures the Loneliness of Charon the Ferryman
Lupine Novel Stands
The Game of Thrones Direwolves Bookends Hold Hefty Books
Narrative Genocide Dioramas
Aliza Augustine Shares Her Family's Memories of the Holocaust