--- product_id: 18080567 title: "Authentic Models, Floating The Skies Air Balloon, Hanging Home Decor - 5.3 Inch Height, Historic Hot Air Balloon Model for Home Decor, Detailed Vintage Decorations to Hang from Ceiling - Blue" brand: "authentic models" price: "S$214" currency: SGD in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.sg/products/18080567-authentic-models-floating-the-skies-air-balloon-hanging-home-decor store_origin: SG region: Singapore --- # 5.3-inch detailed vintage model Versatile decor for home & office Hand-applied balloon strips & woven netting Authentic Models, Floating The Skies Air Balloon, Hanging Home Decor - 5.3 Inch Height, Historic Hot Air Balloon Model for Home Decor, Detailed Vintage Decorations to Hang from Ceiling - Blue **Brand:** authentic models **Price:** S$214 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎈 Elevate your space with a piece of history that floats above the ordinary! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Authentic Models, Floating The Skies Air Balloon, Hanging Home Decor - 5.3 Inch Height, Historic Hot Air Balloon Model for Home Decor, Detailed Vintage Decorations to Hang from Ceiling - Blue by authentic models - **How much does it cost?** S$214 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sg](https://www.desertcart.sg/products/18080567-authentic-models-floating-the-skies-air-balloon-hanging-home-decor) ## Best For - authentic models enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted authentic models brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Compact Elegance:** At just 5.3 inches tall, it fits seamlessly into any space—from your office nook to your baby’s room—adding a whimsical vintage touch. - • **Gift with Character:** Perfect for history buffs, collectors, or design enthusiasts craving a distinctive, meaningful accent piece. - • **Durable & Long-Lasting:** Crafted from premium materials to maintain its charm and quality for years, making it a lasting statement in your decor. - • **Artisanal Craftsmanship:** Each piece is meticulously hand-finished with woven netting and hand-applied strips, ensuring unique, museum-quality detail. - • **Timeless Aviation Charm:** Celebrate the pioneering spirit of 1783 with a historic hot air balloon replica that sparks conversation and nostalgia. ## Overview This 5.3-inch Authentic Models Floating The Skies Air Balloon is a finely hand-crafted vintage hot air balloon replica featuring hand-applied strips and woven netting. Designed as a versatile hanging decor piece, it brings historic aviation charm to any room, crafted from durable materials for lasting appeal. ## Description Buy Authentic Models, Floating The Skies Air Balloon, Hanging Home Decor - 5.3 Inch Height, Historic Hot Air Balloon Model for Home Decor, Detailed Vintage Decorations to Hang from Ceiling - Blue: Hanging Ornaments - desertcart.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases Review: A great looking model that adds "pop" to a boring room - We absolutely love this model. The craftsmanship and detail that went into making this is magnificent. My wife and I are building our son's nursery, so we were looking for something that would add color and "pop" to the room, without having to spend so much or paint the walls. The blue and cream stripes of the balloon, combined with a rattan like basket contrasts well against the boring white walls. Its a great focal point, as we hung it at the corner, opposite the door. It is the first thing that people notice when they walk into the room. We were worried that the 12.6" balloon that we purchased would be too small, but it was actually the perfect size for a room that is about 11'x11'. Review: The best balloon model to be found! - I purchased the large blue/white balloon to use as a prop at our local Dickens Christmas Fair when discussing the ballooning with visitors. I was looking for a balloon model that resembled a Victorian hot air balloon and, after viewing many other models and manufacturers, chose this one, since there are no other models out there as detailed and beautiful as this one. The Authentic Models replica is very well constructed and quite detailed -- it has hand-knotted netting over the balloon bag, a wicker basket complete with ballast bags, and a small pennant. It turned out to be a great conversation starter! The balloon comes packed in a separate cardboard box that includes a custom styrofoam form that wraps around and protects the balloon while being stored. The balloon bag itself is rigid, with the basket suspended below it by ropes. (The balloon will not stand on its own and must be hung.) For display purposes, I purchased a wall-mounted Panacea 85014 Plant Bracket (http://www.desertcart.com/gp/product/B001D1X1HO/ref=cm_cr_ryp_prd_ttl_sol_17) which complements the balloon perfectly. After the Christmas Fair ends, I plan to display this balloon at home and, perhaps, purchase another one (or two) smaller balloons to hang with it. (NOTE: The smaller balloons do not have the little ballast bags.) ## Features - Historic Decoration - Helium balloons were one of aviation's first successes. Since 1783, balloons have traveled the skies, often in unintended directions, making this a beautiful and whimsical conversation piece for any room. - Fine Hand-Made Details - Each one has hand-applied balloon strips with hand-woven netting and basket. Measures 5.3 inches (H). - Versatile Decorative Piece - This balloon is a great decoration for any area including your home, office, bedroom, kitchen, baby room, coffee shops, libraries, museums, and more! - Unique Gift Idea - A fun historic piece full of character and detail, this hot air balloon makes for an excellent gift for any history buff, collector, or model enthusiast. - Premium Quality - Made with durable materials, this decorative piece has long-lasting quality, making it a piece you can appreciate for many years to come. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00RNMINM0 | | Best Sellers Rank | #621,289 in Home & Kitchen ( See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen ) #10,971 in Decorative Hanging Ornaments | | Brand | Authentic Models | | CPSIA Cautionary Statement | Choking Hazard - Small Parts, No Warning Applicable | | Color | Blue - Non Velvet | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 408 Reviews | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00781934568537 | | Included Components | Cord And String | | Item Dimensions | 3.15 x 3.15 x 6.3 inches | | Item Shape | Round | | Item Weight | 1.28 ounces | | Manufacturer | Authentic Models | | Material | Non Velvet, Plastic Basket, Netting | | Model Number | AP160D | | Numeric Theme | Number 20 | | Occasion | Birthday | | Part Number | AP160D | | Size | 5.3 inches | | Special Features | Historic, Hand-Made Hot Air Balloon Replica | | Theme | Aviation | | UPC | 781934568537 737508855800 787732309037 | | Unit Count | 1 Count | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Authentic Models - **Color:** Blue - Non Velvet - **Included Components:** Cord And String - **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 3.15 x 3.15 x 6.3 inches - **Material:** Non Velvet, Plastic Basket, Netting - **Number Theme:** Number 20 - **Occasion:** Birthday - **Size:** 5.3 inches - **Theme:** Aviation - **Unit Count:** 1 Count ## Images ![Authentic Models, Floating The Skies Air Balloon, Hanging Home Decor - 5.3 Inch Height, Historic Hot Air Balloon Model for Home Decor, Detailed Vintage Decorations to Hang from Ceiling - Blue - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81W+sXbA2KL.jpg) ![Authentic Models, Floating The Skies Air Balloon, Hanging Home Decor - 5.3 Inch Height, Historic Hot Air Balloon Model for Home Decor, Detailed Vintage Decorations to Hang from Ceiling - Blue - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81zpvTtjfAL.jpg) ![Authentic Models, Floating The Skies Air Balloon, Hanging Home Decor - 5.3 Inch Height, Historic Hot Air Balloon Model for Home Decor, Detailed Vintage Decorations to Hang from Ceiling - Blue - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61PPnYMCK0L.jpg) ![Authentic Models, Floating The Skies Air Balloon, Hanging Home Decor - 5.3 Inch Height, Historic Hot Air Balloon Model for Home Decor, Detailed Vintage Decorations to Hang from Ceiling - Blue - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/813S8OI6nAL.jpg) ![Authentic Models, Floating The Skies Air Balloon, Hanging Home Decor - 5.3 Inch Height, Historic Hot Air Balloon Model for Home Decor, Detailed Vintage Decorations to Hang from Ceiling - Blue - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71j0EfpH5xL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Color, Size** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: What is the difference between the red double and red or blue double and blue?** A: Comparing the photos on the item description, I believe that Red Double has wider stripes than the Red. Double wide. **Q: are these something you would hang or can you sit them on a hard surface (and the balloon still "float"?)** A: To answer your question, neither. The "ropes" connecting the basket to the balloon are threads or strings. We used it as a centerpiece by using fishing line to hang it from the ceiling. It is nice enough to find a way to suspend the balloon. Maybe a thin Dannie piece of clothes hanger through the center. Dannie **Q: Anyone know what scale it is?** A: Hello and thank you for your enquiry. The balloon is approximately the size of a tennis ball with a diameter 3 1/4 inches and including the basket it measures 5 inches deep. Hope this information helps. **Q: Can the hot air balloon stand on it's own? Or does it need to be strung up to something? I ask because I want to use it as a table decoration** A: The ballon model does NOT stand on its own. There is a loop/hook on the top of the model where you can use a string to hang it. Hope this helps. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A great looking model that adds "pop" to a boring room *by A***L on April 1, 2014* We absolutely love this model. The craftsmanship and detail that went into making this is magnificent. My wife and I are building our son's nursery, so we were looking for something that would add color and "pop" to the room, without having to spend so much or paint the walls. The blue and cream stripes of the balloon, combined with a rattan like basket contrasts well against the boring white walls. Its a great focal point, as we hung it at the corner, opposite the door. It is the first thing that people notice when they walk into the room. We were worried that the 12.6" balloon that we purchased would be too small, but it was actually the perfect size for a room that is about 11'x11'. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The best balloon model to be found! *by C***. on December 17, 2014* I purchased the large blue/white balloon to use as a prop at our local Dickens Christmas Fair when discussing the ballooning with visitors. I was looking for a balloon model that resembled a Victorian hot air balloon and, after viewing many other models and manufacturers, chose this one, since there are no other models out there as detailed and beautiful as this one. The Authentic Models replica is very well constructed and quite detailed -- it has hand-knotted netting over the balloon bag, a wicker basket complete with ballast bags, and a small pennant. It turned out to be a great conversation starter! The balloon comes packed in a separate cardboard box that includes a custom styrofoam form that wraps around and protects the balloon while being stored. The balloon bag itself is rigid, with the basket suspended below it by ropes. (The balloon will not stand on its own and must be hung.) For display purposes, I purchased a wall-mounted Panacea 85014 Plant Bracket (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001D1X1HO/ref=cm_cr_ryp_prd_ttl_sol_17) which complements the balloon perfectly. After the Christmas Fair ends, I plan to display this balloon at home and, perhaps, purchase another one (or two) smaller balloons to hang with it. (NOTE: The smaller balloons do not have the little ballast bags.) ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very Nice! *by G***Y on January 1, 2014* We purchased two of these balloons in two different colors to use on our O gauge train layout. The baloons are a bit large for O gauge trains which are roughly 1:48 scale, however they look great on the layout. I am guessing that the balloons are rougly 1:32 scale. We have them suspended over the circus area. These baloons are made very well, highly detailed, and very striking. The balloons are often the first thing that people notice when entering the train room. ## Frequently Bought Together - Authentic Models, Floating The Skies Air Balloon, Hanging Home Decor - 5.3 Inch Height, Historic Hot Air Balloon Model for Home Decor, Detailed Vintage Decorations to Hang from Ceiling - Blue - Balloons Stickers for Kids 50 PCS Print Hot Air Balloon Shaped Valentines Gifts Stickers Decals for Decoration Laptops,Guitar,Motorcycle,Skateboard,Luggage,Phone Case - VIHOSE Multicolor Hot Air Balloon String Lights 20 LED 10 ft Balloon Hanging Garland Decorations String Banners Battery Operated for Wedding Birthday Room Wall Party Hanging Decor --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sg/products/18080567-authentic-models-floating-the-skies-air-balloon-hanging-home-decor](https://www.desertcart.sg/products/18080567-authentic-models-floating-the-skies-air-balloon-hanging-home-decor) --- *Product available on Desertcart Singapore* *Store origin: SG* *Last updated: 2026-10-12*