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18th Century Apprentice Piece Commode
18th Century Apprentice Piece Commode

18th Century Apprentice Piece Commode

Located in Vista, CA

18th Century Apprentice Piece Commode in Marqueterie from Eastern France probably Alsace.

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century European Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Mini Grandfather Clock Apprentice Piece 1890 Sheraton
Mini Grandfather Clock Apprentice Piece 1890 Sheraton

Mini Grandfather Clock Apprentice Piece 1890 Sheraton

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Gorgeous mini Grandfather clock in the Sheraton manner Circa 1890 on this small apprentice piece

Category

Antique 1890s Sheraton Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Satinwood

Miniature George III Mahogany Bureau Apprentice Piece
Miniature George III Mahogany Bureau Apprentice Piece

Miniature George III Mahogany Bureau Apprentice Piece

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A miniature George III mahogany bureau apprentice piece, of rectangular form with a fall front and

Category

Antique Late 18th Century European George III Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Scale Model Radcliff College Oxford Antique Apprentice Piece
Scale Model Radcliff College Oxford Antique Apprentice Piece

Scale Model Radcliff College Oxford Antique Apprentice Piece

Located in Potters Bar, GB

ebonized trim We date this apprentice piece to circa 1950 Highly collectable piece - almost like an

Category

Vintage 1950s Desk Sets

Materials

Wood

Turn-of-the-century Small Painted Commode, Apprentice Piece
Turn-of-the-century Small Painted Commode, Apprentice Piece

Turn-of-the-century Small Painted Commode, Apprentice Piece

Located in Vista, CA

An exceptional small painted commode (apprentice piece) in red, gold, and floral design signed

Category

Early 20th Century European Boxes

Materials

Wood

Victorian Antique Apprentice Piece Miniature Pitch Pine Cabinet 1880
Victorian Antique Apprentice Piece Miniature Pitch Pine Cabinet 1880

Victorian Antique Apprentice Piece Miniature Pitch Pine Cabinet 1880

Located in London, GB

furniture,but more often than not this isn’t the case. But what is an apprentice piece and why are they

Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Models and Miniatures

Materials

Pine

Miniature Apprentice-Piece/Sample Chest of Drawers
Miniature Apprentice-Piece/Sample Chest of Drawers

Miniature Apprentice-Piece/Sample Chest of Drawers

Located in Folkestone, GB

A very fine quality and rare 18th century mahogany miniature chest of three drawers with moulded edge top and standing on bracket feet. The handles, escutcheons and feet, original. ...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Mahogany

Mahogany Victorian 19th Century Minature or Apprentice Piece Crib/Cott
Mahogany Victorian 19th Century Minature or Apprentice Piece Crib/Cott

Mahogany Victorian 19th Century Minature or Apprentice Piece Crib/Cott

Located in London, GB

furniture,but more often than not this isn’t the case. But what is an apprentice piece and why are they

Category

Antique 1870s English Victorian Models and Miniatures

Materials

Mahogany

Late 19th Century Architects Apprentice Model Spire
Late 19th Century Architects Apprentice Model Spire

Late 19th Century Architects Apprentice Model Spire

Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex

Architects model or apprentice piece. Believed to be a spire framework, French, circa 1900.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French More Folk Art

Late 19th Century Architects Model Roof
Late 19th Century Architects Model Roof

Late 19th Century Architects Model Roof

Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex

Architects roof model or apprentice piece. Wonderful decorative piece. French, circa 1890.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French More Folk Art

Small Antique Apprentice Table, English Miniature Furniture, Tilt Top, Victorian
Small Antique Apprentice Table, English Miniature Furniture, Tilt Top, Victorian

Small Antique Apprentice Table, English Miniature Furniture, Tilt Top, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1880. Finely crafted apprentice piece, ideal for display or as

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Dessert Tables and Tilt-top Tables

Materials

Wood

Late 19th Century Architect Roof Model
Late 19th Century Architect Roof Model

Late 19th Century Architect Roof Model

Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex

Small Architects model or apprentice piece. great scale display piece, some minor losses, French

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French More Folk Art

Late 19th Century Architects Roof Model
Late 19th Century Architects Roof Model

Late 19th Century Architects Roof Model

Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex

Large Architects Church roof model or apprentice piece. Great scale, dry finish, some minor losses

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French More Folk Art

Unusually Small 19Th C. French Brass Bistro Mirror
Unusually Small 19Th C. French Brass Bistro Mirror

Unusually Small 19Th C. French Brass Bistro Mirror

Located in London, GB

possibly an apprentice piece due to its size and attention to detail.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Italian Grand Tour Chest of Temple Form
Italian Grand Tour Chest of Temple Form

Italian Grand Tour Chest of Temple Form

Located in Greenwich, CT

fronted doors, circa 1840, each row of columns either hinged or removable, possibly made as an apprentice

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Neoclassical Decorative Boxes

Materials

Walnut

Mid-19th Century Burr Walnut Miniature Chest of Drawers
Mid-19th Century Burr Walnut Miniature Chest of Drawers

Mid-19th Century Burr Walnut Miniature Chest of Drawers

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

is often a debate over whether miniature furniture was made as an apprentice piece, which is where

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Models and Miniatures

Materials

Walnut

Miniature 19th Century Mahogany Bowfronted Chest
Miniature 19th Century Mahogany Bowfronted Chest

Miniature 19th Century Mahogany Bowfronted Chest

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

apprentice piece, which is where somebody who is looking for a job in a workshop would create something to

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Models and Miniatures

Materials

Mahogany

Georgian 18th Century Mahogany Miniature Bookcase
Georgian 18th Century Mahogany Miniature Bookcase

Georgian 18th Century Mahogany Miniature Bookcase

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

apprentice piece, which is where a somebody looking for a job in a workshop would create something to

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English George III Models and Miniatures

Materials

Mahogany

19th C. French Miniature Marble Top Commode with Three Drawers and Ormulu Mounts
19th C. French Miniature Marble Top Commode with Three Drawers and Ormulu Mounts

19th C. French Miniature Marble Top Commode with Three Drawers and Ormulu Mounts

Located in Dallas, TX

petite chest was likely created as an apprentice piece or for use in a luxury boutique display. It rests

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Models and Miniatures

Materials

Marble

Regency Mahogany and Satinwood Miniature Chest of Drawers
Regency Mahogany and Satinwood Miniature Chest of Drawers

Regency Mahogany and Satinwood Miniature Chest of Drawers

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

whether miniature furniture was made as an apprentice piece, which is when a craftsmen who is looking

Category

Antique 19th Century English Regency Models and Miniatures

Materials

Mahogany, Maple, Satinwood

Georgian Miniature Mahogany Chest
Georgian Miniature Mahogany Chest

Georgian Miniature Mahogany Chest

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

. Normally antique miniature furniture such as this was made either as an apprentice piece like mentioned

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Models and Miniatures

Materials

Mahogany

Satinwood Bowfronted Miniature Chest of Drawers
Satinwood Bowfronted Miniature Chest of Drawers

Satinwood Bowfronted Miniature Chest of Drawers

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

miniature furniture was made as an apprentice piece, which is when a craftsmen who was looking for a job at

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Models and Miniatures

Materials

Satinwood

Georgian Mahogany Miniature Linen Press
Georgian Mahogany Miniature Linen Press

Georgian Mahogany Miniature Linen Press

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

as to whether miniature furniture was made as an apprentice piece, which is when a craftsmen who is

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Models and Miniatures

Materials

Mahogany

Small Wood and Leather Chair by a European Cabinetmaker, Europe ca 1950s
Small Wood and Leather Chair by a European Cabinetmaker, Europe ca 1950s

Small Wood and Leather Chair by a European Cabinetmaker, Europe ca 1950s

Located in Utrecht, NL

have been a small-scale version of a masterpiece, an apprentice piece, or show piece. With a focus on

Category

Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

19th Century French Miniature Inlaid Louis XVI Bonheur Du Jour or Writing Desk
19th Century French Miniature Inlaid Louis XVI Bonheur Du Jour or Writing Desk

19th Century French Miniature Inlaid Louis XVI Bonheur Du Jour or Writing Desk

Located in Fayetteville, AR

de maitrise was created as a masterwork of a cabinet maker's apprentice. This piece was meant to show

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Models and Miniatures

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Regency Miniature Pedestal Table
19th Century Regency Miniature Pedestal Table

19th Century Regency Miniature Pedestal Table

Located in Savannah, GA

Petite table, probably created by a furniture maker's apprentice as a test piece finely crafted and

Category

Antique 19th Century British Regency Models and Miniatures

Materials

Mahogany

Cotswold School College Small Walnut Open Bookshelves
Cotswold School College Small Walnut Open Bookshelves

Cotswold School College Small Walnut Open Bookshelves

Located in Norwich, GB

in solid walnut, probably an apprentice or college piece derived from the Cotswold School tradition

Category

Mid-20th Century British Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Antique Louis Philippe French Mirror in Green and Gold, Late 19th Century
Antique Louis Philippe French Mirror in Green and Gold, Late 19th Century

Antique Louis Philippe French Mirror in Green and Gold, Late 19th Century

Located in Sakskøbing, DK

believed to be an apprentice test piece—young craftsmen would begin by making smaller mirrors with hand

Category

Antique 19th Century Dutch Romantic Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Giltwood, Paint

Antique French Louis Philippe Silvered Giltwood Mirror – Late 19th Century
Antique French Louis Philippe Silvered Giltwood Mirror – Late 19th Century

Antique French Louis Philippe Silvered Giltwood Mirror – Late 19th Century

Located in Sakskøbing, DK

believed to be an apprentice test piece, as smaller and thinner mirrors were often made by young craftsmen

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Italian Green Murano Glass Table Lamp with Pleated Shade, 1950s
Italian Green Murano Glass Table Lamp with Pleated Shade, 1950s

Italian Green Murano Glass Table Lamp with Pleated Shade, 1950s

Located in Chicago, IL

, passing techniques from master to apprentice—each piece a quiet echo of that enduring craft. Condition

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Late 19th Century Architect Model Hurdle
Late 19th Century Architect Model Hurdle

Late 19th Century Architect Model Hurdle

Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex

Small architects model or apprentice piece., Some historical wood worm holes. French, circa 1890.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French More Folk Art

19th Century Small 3 Tier Piecrust Mahogany Cake Stand
19th Century Small 3 Tier Piecrust Mahogany Cake Stand

19th Century Small 3 Tier Piecrust Mahogany Cake Stand

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19th Century small 3 tier piecrust mahogany cake stand circa 1880. Quite possibly an apprentice

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Early 20th inlaid desktop drawer cabinet
Early 20th inlaid desktop drawer cabinet

Early 20th inlaid desktop drawer cabinet

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Early 20th inlaid desktop drawer cabinet circa 1910. Unusual small apprentice piece. Made using

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Edwardian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Fruitwood

Regency Mahogany Miniature Chest Of Drawers
Regency Mahogany Miniature Chest Of Drawers

Regency Mahogany Miniature Chest Of Drawers

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

miniature furniture was made as an apprentice piece, which is when a craftsmen who was looking for a job at

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Models and Miniatures

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Antique Mahogany Miniature Side Table
18th Century Antique Mahogany Miniature Side Table

18th Century Antique Mahogany Miniature Side Table

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

over whether miniature furniture was made as an apprentice piece, which is when somebody who is

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Models and Miniatures

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Italian Parquetry Two Drawer Mini Commode with Shell Form Handles
Vintage Italian Parquetry Two Drawer Mini Commode with Shell Form Handles

Vintage Italian Parquetry Two Drawer Mini Commode with Shell Form Handles

By Lord & Taylor

Located in Morristown, NJ

Information: Other examples of this work have been described variously as 19th century, an apprentice piece

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

"Chaises Basses" Low Chairs by Charles Dudouyt, France 1930s
"Chaises Basses" Low Chairs by Charles Dudouyt, France 1930s

"Chaises Basses" Low Chairs by Charles Dudouyt, France 1930s

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Utrecht, NL

have been created as an apprentice piece, or show-piece, or as a display sample. Nowadays, turned

Category

Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Wood

Small Wood and Wicker Turned Chair by Charles Dudouyt, France, 1940s
Small Wood and Wicker Turned Chair by Charles Dudouyt, France, 1940s

Small Wood and Wicker Turned Chair by Charles Dudouyt, France, 1940s

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Utrecht, NL

version of a masterpiece, an apprentice piece, or show piece. Surviving finer pieces of small-scale

Category

Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Wood

Erik Chambert Walnut Mirror, Swedish Modern, 1930s
Erik Chambert Walnut Mirror, Swedish Modern, 1930s

Erik Chambert Walnut Mirror, Swedish Modern, 1930s

Located in Skanninge, SE

1925. Before that, he had been awarded a silver medal for his apprentice piece in cabinet-making. He

Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Pair of Raul Coronel Wall-Mounted Sculptural Pottery Figural's of Birds
Pair of Raul Coronel Wall-Mounted Sculptural Pottery Figural's of Birds

Pair of Raul Coronel Wall-Mounted Sculptural Pottery Figural's of Birds

By Raul Coronel

Located in Palm Springs, CA

apprentices and piece workers, including Frank Matranga and Brent Bennet, both of whom went on to become well

Category

20th Century American Wall-mounted Sculptures

19th Century Apprentice Piece
19th Century Apprentice Piece

19th Century Apprentice Piece

Located in Edenbridge, Kent

A fine example of a miniature chest of drawers. An apprentice piece or tradesman's sample. Veneered

Category

Antique 1830s British William IV Models and Miniatures

Materials

Rosewood

Mid-19th Century Mahogany Apprentice Piece
Mid-19th Century Mahogany Apprentice Piece

Mid-19th Century Mahogany Apprentice Piece

Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire

A very good quality and original mahogany apprentice piece of furniture. Scottish. Retaining

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Early 20th Century Miniature Walnut Apprentice Piece
Early 20th Century Miniature Walnut Apprentice Piece

Early 20th Century Miniature Walnut Apprentice Piece

Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire

An attractive miniature walnut apprentice piece. The top with contrasting timbers and quartered

Category

Early 20th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Particularly Good Early 19th Century Apprentice Piece
Particularly Good Early 19th Century Apprentice Piece

Particularly Good Early 19th Century Apprentice Piece

Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire

A particularly good early 19th century apprentice piece. With an unusual formation of a double bank

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Small and Attractive Late 19th Century Apprentice Piece
Small and Attractive Late 19th Century Apprentice Piece

Small and Attractive Late 19th Century Apprentice Piece

Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire

An attractive mahogany apprentice piece. Late 19th century with a good swept and original apron

Category

Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Walnut Apprentice Piece Commode
Antique Walnut Apprentice Piece Commode

Antique Walnut Apprentice Piece Commode

Located in Port Chester, NY

A handsome little apprentices practice piece in dark walnut. Wonderfully carved feet and original

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Models and Miniatures

Materials

Walnut

Early 18th Century Burr Oak Miniature ‘Apprentice Piece’ Chest of Drawers
Early 18th Century Burr Oak Miniature ‘Apprentice Piece’ Chest of Drawers

Early 18th Century Burr Oak Miniature ‘Apprentice Piece’ Chest of Drawers

Located in Sutton Coldfield, GB

An early 18th Century ‘apprentice piece’ chest of drawers in burr oak. Decorated with double half

Category

Antique Early 18th Century English Models and Miniatures

Materials

Oak

A Miniature Apprentice Cheval Mirror
A Miniature Apprentice Cheval Mirror

A Miniature Apprentice Cheval Mirror

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A rare apprentice piece of a miniature cheval mirror in the regency style. It has a very slight

Category

Antique 19th Century English Table Mirrors

Materials

Mahogany

Miniature Walnut Commode. C.1800

Miniature Walnut Commode. C.1800

Located in Banbury, GB

A MINIATURE [APPRENTICE PIECE] ITALIAN WALNUT COMMODE

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

19th century burr walnut small table top chest of drawers commode
19th century burr walnut small table top chest of drawers commode

19th century burr walnut small table top chest of drawers commode

Located in Chelmsford, GB

small chest of good proportions possibly an apprentice piece . It is in great condition with a good

Category

Antique 1860s English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

19th century burr walnut table top chest of drawers commode
19th century burr walnut table top chest of drawers commode

19th century burr walnut table top chest of drawers commode

Located in Chelmsford, GB

. This is a very unusual small chest of good proportions possibly an apprentice piece. It is in great

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

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Apprentice Piece For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic apprentice piece available at 1stDibs. Each apprentice piece for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, mahogany and oak. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer apprentice piece, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right apprentice piece, those designed in Art Deco and Victorian styles are of considerable interest.

How Much is a Apprentice Piece?

Prices for an apprentice piece can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $726 and can go as high as $3,695, while the average can fetch as much as $1,215.