pienoispöydät

Pienoispöydät are small-scale tables designed for use in scale models, dollhouses, dioramas, and tabletop gaming. The term is Finnish for miniature tables, and these items are typically produced in common hobby scales such as 1:12, 1:24, and 1:6. They are made from wood, resin, metal, or plastics, and can be mass-produced or handcrafted. The scale influences size and level of detail; 1:12 tables mirror real furniture in miniature, while 1:24 and smaller emphasize fine carving and veneers.

Common categories include coffee tables, side tables, dining tables, desks, and occasional tables, with many pieces offered as part of sets or with matching chairs. Design styles range from traditional and rustic to modern and industrial. Finishes can be stained, painted, or left as natural wood, and some pieces feature decorative painting, decals, or inlays. More complex items may be modular, with replaceable legs or interchangeable tabletops.

In use, pienoispöydät appear in dollhouses, architectural models, and model railway layouts to create realistic interiors and scenes. Hobbyists often customize them with paint, weathering, or upholstery; 3D printing has expanded access to rare or custom designs. Care involves dusting with a soft brush and avoiding direct sunlight or excess moisture, while storage should minimize warping or damage.

Historically, miniature furniture has long accompanied dollhouses and model worlds, with standard scales becoming common in the 20th century. Today pienoispöydät remain a staple for hobbyists seeking proportionate, detailed representations of real-world furniture.

See also: Miniature furniture; Dollhouse furniture; Model making; Scale modeling.