Miniature Salesman's Sample of Neoclassical Inlaid Cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Miniature salesman's sample of cabinet with two doors and four drawers.
Antique 19th Century English Neoclassical Models and Miniatures
Mahogany
Miniature Salesman's Sample of Neoclassical Inlaid Cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Miniature salesman's sample of cabinet with two doors and four drawers.
Mahogany
Rustic Old Hickory Miniature Salesman's Sample Living Room Set
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 3 American Rustic Old Hickory (1930s) miniature salesman's sample salon set with woven seat and round back design (loveseat, rocking chair, arm chair)
Wood
$1,087Sale Price|25% Off
H 12.5 in W 11.88 in D 11.88 in
Rare English Queen Anne Antique Miniature Salesman Sample Tilt-Top Table
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A RARE AND FINE QUEEN ANNE MAHOGANY MINIATURE SALESMAN'S SAMPLE TILT-TOP CANDLESTAND England, circa last quarter of the 18th century Item # 403RPJ02P An exceedingly fine and rare sa...
Mahogany
Antique Miniature Salesman Sample Jacobean Style Walnut Table
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Rare antique miniature solid walnut table represents a so-called salesman sample, or a scaled model of a full-size furniture piece available for purchase or order.
Walnut
Miniature Salesman's Sample French Louis XV Inlaid Jewelery Box
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This exquisite miniature French Louis XV inlaid jewelry box is a rare and charming example of a salesman’s sample, created with the same craftsmanship and detail as full-scale 19th-c...
Brass
$1,295
H 19 in W 13.63 in D 8 in
Miniature Salesman's Sample Victorian Bureau Chest, American, circa 1890
Located in Incline Village, NV
This late 19th century miniature 3-drawer dresser with original mirror mounted above, was likely used as a salesman's sample by an itinerant sales person who traveled the countryside...
Oak
French Sales Sample Miniature Wicker Salon Set
Located in Queens, NY
French (1930's) miniature salesman's sample model of natural wicker 4 piece salon set with orange and black trim.
Wicker
Early 1900s Salesman Sample Miniature Vanity
Located in Waxahachie, TX
Some history on salesman samples- An aggressive form of direct marketing by companies pushing their specific products, these miniature goods, known as salesman samples, were easily ...
Wood
Antique Miniature Dresser, Inlaid Burl, Salesman Sample, Ca. 1880s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Made as a salesman sample with original knob hardware.
Burl
$2,995
H 37 in W 31.5 in D 14.75 in
Rare Miniature Inlaid Dutch Marquetry Salesman's Sample or Jewelry Box
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Presenting an exquisite miniature Dutch marquetry cabinet, a beautifully crafted example of traditional European decorative arts. Standing 37" high x 31 1/2" wide x 14 3/4" deep, thi...
Tulipwood, Walnut
$3,750
H 33 in W 20.75 in D 10.75 in
French 19th Century Salesman Sample Miniature Slant Front Secretary with Mirrors
Located in Atlanta, GA
With its petite size indicating that this piece was likely a salesman sample and nice patina, this 19th century French miniature secretary will be a lovely decorative addition to any...
Mirror, Wood
1940s Salesman Sample Chippendale Chair
Located in Waxahachie, TX
Salesman sample from the 1940s most likely. Looks like it was made yesterday. Exquisitely detailed, child-sized Chippendale chair with removable seat. It was made to be carried do...
Mahogany
Vintage Barn Architectural Model/Salesman Sample
Located in Dekalb, IL
Handcrafted architectural barn salesman sample or educational framing model constructed from painted wood with removable roof sections and exposed structural framing. The model featu...
Metal
Vintage Stainless Steel Salesman Sample Kettle
Located in Dekalb, IL
Vintage jacketed kettle salesman sample. Being under 10 inches tall makes this stainless steel salesman sample much easier to carry around than the 50 or 100-gallon tank it represen...
Stainless Steel
Vintage Salesman Sample Tire Vulcanizing Machine
Located in Dekalb, IL
Vintage tire manufacturing and repair machine salesman sample. This piece would have been shopped around to various service stations and garages. Its purpose was to vulcanize tires,...
Metal
Antique Salesman Sample Adjustable Box Spring
Located in Dekalb, IL
Early 1900s; Unbranded Early box springs were a pretty simple concept, lifting the mattress off the ground and providing additional support to settling and lumpy mattresses. What ma...
Steel
French Salesman's Sample Of A Chest
Located in Tampa, FL
A turn of the century French salesman's sample of a chest in the bamboo style with a marble top. Circa 1900 to 1915. Three handles missing.
Marble
Vintage Hobart Crescent Dishwasher Salesmans Sample
Located in Dekalb, IL
1930s; The Hobart Manufacturing Company - Troy, OH Hobart was originally founded in 1897 by engineer Charles Hobart. When the company bought out The Crescent Washing Machine Company...
Brass, Steel
Salesman Sample Bauhaus Three Legged Stool
Located in Hanover, MA
Interesting and unusual miniature Bauhaus 3-leg stool, possibly a salesman's sample or maquette.
Brass, Nickel
Vintage Salesmans Sample Drafting Desk by Hamilton
Located in Dekalb, IL
1950s; Hamilton Manufacturing Co. - Two Rivers, WI Founded in 1880 by J.E. Hamilton and initially produced wood type, Hamilton Mfg eventually expanded to other products like cabinet...
Steel
Early "Samson" Wind Mill Salesman Sample by Stover
Located in Dekalb, IL
c. 1900s-1910s; Stover Manufacturing and Engine Co. - Freeport, IL Cast iron and steel tabletop salesman sample of the "Samson" windmill, mounted on a four-leg tower with cross-brac...
Steel, Iron
Vintage Salesman Sample Rip Saw with Conveyor Belt
Located in Dekalb, IL
Vintage (possibly verging on antique) German industrial salesman sample. This piece, from an unknown manufacturer, is a scale model version of a rip saw and conveyor belt system. Th...
Aluminum, Iron
c. 1910 Frantz Premier Salesman Sample Vacuum Sweeper
Located in Dekalb, IL
1910s; Premier Vaccum Cleaner Co. - Cleveland, OH The Frantz Premier vacuum, also known as "the broomstick," was an electric sweeper designed by James B. Kirby, who would later beco...
Steel
19th c. Spark Salesman's Sample Pot Belly Stove
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT 19th C. American Grey Iron Casting Co. "Spark" salesman's sample pot belly stove, cast iron with black finish, pot belly with hinged door to load wood, lever mechanism to rele...
Iron
Vintage MATACO Knobs and Fixtures Salesman Sample Case
Located in Dekalb, IL
c. 1940s/1950s; MATACO (Machine and Tool Accessories Company), Inc. - Cleveland, OH Fitted machinist’s gauge and setup tool set housed in a black textured carrying case with dual me...
Metal, Steel
Vintage Fire Hydrant Cutaway Salesman Sample by Clow
Located in Dekalb, IL
c. 1950s-1960s; Clow Corporation - Oskaloosa, IA Factory cutaway demonstrator model of a Clow fire hydrant, mounted vertically on a hardwood display base and housed in its original ...
Metal, Iron
Scale Model Dropleaf Table Salesman Sample c. 1900
Located in Fraser, MI
Representational scale model drop-leaf table. Plank construction on hinges, turned legs. with plywood crossmembers, in cherrywood finish. One plywood crossmember is missing.
Cherry
American 4 Drawer Antique Salesman's Sample Cherry Veneered Chest
Located in Morristown, NJ
This attractive salesman sample is characterful with a lovely deep aged cherry color.
Wood, Cherry
$180Sale Price|60% Off
H 17 in W 8 in D 9 in
Small 17" Cast Iron Vintage Salesman Sample Chippendale Chair
Located in Waxahachie, TX
This small cast iron armchair is a unique addition to any collection. It stands at 17 inches tall and was used as a salesman's sample. The armchair is made from durable cast iron and...
Iron
Early 20th Century JW Wilson Salesman Sample Buggy Seat
Located in Dekalb, IL
1890s-1910s; J. W. Wilson's Swing Seat, Manchester, NH. In the late 1800s, drivers of wagons and heavy carriages known as "drays" had a problem, and this wooden salesman sample seat...
Steel
c. 1900 Salesman Sample Stainless Cooling Machine by WF Dougherty
Located in Dekalb, IL
Early 1900s; W.F. Dougherty & Sons - Philadelphia, PA This stainless steel salesman sample cooling machine is something rarely seen. William F. Dougherty was born December 11, 1...
Stainless Steel
Early 20th Century John Broadwood & Sons Upright Piano Salesmans Sample
By John Broadwood & Sons
Located in Dekalb, IL
Early 1900s; John Broadwood & Sons - North Yorkshire, England This piano salesman sample comes from one of the oldest continuous piano manufacturers in the world. Originally establi...
Brass
Late 19th Century French Cast Iron Salesman Sample Plow by Morcrette
Located in Dekalb, IL
1860s-70s; François Morcrette - Cugny, Aisne, France Morcrette (sometimes spelled Morcrétté) was a blacksmith and plow manufacturer based in the small town of Cugny in the mid-to-la...
Steel, Iron
$2,000 / set
H 8 in W 8 in D 12 in
Rare 4-piece set of bentwood Salesman Sample furniture made by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Buffalo, NY
This is a rare set of salesman sample furniture made by Thonet, the master of bentwood furniture creator of the iconic bentwood chairs that altered the direction of furniture design....
Cane, Bentwood
$1,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 7.88 in Dm 9.13 in
19th Century Mahogany Tilt-Top Tripod Table, Mini, Salesman or Example Sample
Located in Huntington, NY
An early 19th century mahogany tilt-top tripod table Mini, salesman or example sample. With tilt-top, tripod base.
Mahogany
$985
H 14.5 in W 14 in D 9 in
Federal Style Mahogany Miniature Chest of Drawers Possible Salesman Sample
Located in San Francisco, CA
Federal Style Mahogany Miniature Chest of Drawers Possible Salesman Sample Circa 1900
Mahogany
$1,650 / set
H 3 in W 8 in D 3 in
Paul Frankl Style Salesman Sample Miniature Rattan Livingroom Set, 1950
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Living set of Paul Frankl-style miniature rattan Salesman sample dollhouse furniture from 1950.
Rattan
$1,795
H 12.5 in W 13 in D 6.5 in
Miniature Antique English Apprentice Model Salesman Sample Drop-Front Bureau
Located in Forney, TX
This beautiful piece was almost certainly handmade as a traveling salesman sample due it being quite rare to find a miniature bureau, especially of this stature which incorporates th...
Brass
$1,047Sale Price|29% Off
H 10 in W 15 in D 7.75 in
19th C. French Mahogany Salesman Sample Miniature Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Located in Pearland, TX
A gorgeous antique French miniature mahogany salesman sample tabletop chest of drawers, circa 1880.
Mahogany
$400
H 21 in W 17 in D 32 in
Antique Victorian Iron & Brass Salesman Sample Doll Dog Bed Miniature 32"
Located in Dayton, OH
An antique Victorian Salesman Sample bed frame. Made from iron with brass toppers. Antique salesman samples (a.k.a. salesman's samples, or salesmen samples) are small scale versi...
Brass, Iron
Late 19th Century Salesman Sample Soda Fountain
Located in Dekalb, IL
The base is clad in white marble panels with arched cutouts, paired with stained hardwood ends and a painted wood top rail, closely mirroring period soda fountain construction in min...
Marble
French Sales Sample Miniature Wicker Salon Set
Located in Queens, NY
French (1930\'s) miniature salesman\'s sample model of natural wicker 4 piece salon set with orange and black trim.
Rustic Old Hickory Child Salon Set, Late 19th Century, USA, 3-Piece
Located in Queens, NY
Rustic Old Hickory 3 piece miniature salesman\'s sample salon set comprising a hoop back rocking arm chair, settee & arm chair with rattan seats & backs.
Hickory
Miniature Salesman Sample 4 Drawer Chest
Located in Naples, FL
This charming miniature salesman sample 4 drawer chest is perfect for collectors who appreciate antique pieces.
Wood, Mahogany
Unavailable
H 9 in W 11.5 in D 6 in
Miniature Salesman's Sample Rococo Commode, Italy, Early 19th Century
Located in Hudson, NY
This minature Salesmans sample - has scenic marquetry in elm and mahogany, on all sides, and the top has The letter "D" in the center. With marquetry of a Swan and a Fox.
Wool
Unavailable
H 11.5 in W 13 in D 8 in
Miniature Antique French Salesman's Sample, Mahogany with Bronze Mounts
Located in Hudson, NY
19th century French Louis XV style miniature salesman's sample commode. Made of satinwood and kingswood, having Bronze mounts, with Rouge marble top.
Kingwood
Miniature Chest / Salesman Sample
Located in Charleston, SC
Antique Miniature Chest.
Wood
Miniature Copper Kettle, Salesman's Sample
Located in East Geelong, VIC
This miniature copper kettle was probably a salesman's sample, which would be far easier to carry around than a proper sized one.
Copper
Salesman's Sample Miniature Bombay Chest Hutch c.1890
Located in Pasadena, CA
Walnut cupboard with ornate brass pulls, a great salesman sample.
Apprentice Model or Salesman's Sample Miniature Oak Sideboard
Located in Toronto, ON
Finely detailed and crafted this object is in mint condition. A wonderful example of old school workmanship and training.
Oak
Vintage Salesman's Sample Chest
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Very nice miniature dresser with brass hardware and detail
Brass
Salesman Sample 1940s Metal Desk
Located in Berkeley, CA
Very nice and unusual scale of object, Industrial type with a piece of thick leather on top. Every drawer function.
Metal
Unavailable
H 12.75 in W 20 in D 12.5 in
Rare American Federal Period Mahogany Salesman Sample Hooded Cradle
Located in Miami, FL
American Federal mahogany salesman sample hooded cradle.
Mahogany
Unavailable
H 4.75 in W 10 in D 4.5 in
Art Deco/Bauhaus Salesman's Sample Furniture Group/Jindrich Halabala
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Winnetka, IL
A four-piece set of miniature tubular furniture attributed to the Czech designer Jindrich Halabala (1903-1973). Halabala was a modernist Czech furniture designer who created function...
Chrome, Metal
Miniature Louis XV Style Marble Commode
Located in Woodbury, CT
A salesman's sample miniature chest with a replaced grey marble chest.
Mahogany
Early 19th C Miniature Italian Walnut Commode
Located in Oakville, ON
It’s a unique salesman’s sample in miniature form nicely crafted used to show clients in hopes a full size one would be ordered or to give a client an example of what can be done sho...
Walnut, Pine
Unavailable
H 16.5 in W 17 in D 8 in
Miniature Antiques Salesman's Sample French Louis 15th Style Chest
Located in Hudson, NY
A miniature antiques Louis 15th style with bronze mounts Salesman's sample executed in burled walnut veneer.
Walnut
Antique Miniature Chest
Located in Charleston, SC
Antique miniature chest salesman sample
Wood
Antique Primitive Early American Miniature Salesman Sample Walnut Doll Bed
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Primitive early American miniature salesman sample walnut bed with two pillows.
Walnut
Sold
H 17.25 in W 8.25 in D 15 in
Antique Miniature Salesman Sample American Empire Oak Tallboy Dresser Chest
Located in Dayton, OH
American Empire miniature salesman sample tallboy chest of drawers, circa 1850s.
Oak, Pine
Antique & Miniature Salesman Sample Cast Iron Anvil 19th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique & Miniature Salesman Sample Cast Iron Anvil 19th C Measures- 4''H x 3.5''W x 9.5'' long
Iron
Miniature, Salesman's Sample Walnut French Armoire, 19th Century
Located in Petaluma, CA
We cannot say for sure whether it was a salesman's sample or just a miniature, but since it pays such close attention to all the necessary ingredients to be used for a salesman, we b...
Metal
Sold
H 15.5 in W 5 in D 7.5 in
19th Century Early American Pine Cupboard Miniature Salesman Sample Cabinet
Located in Dayton, OH
19th century artisan cupboard. Made from pine with glass front, two interior shelves and two lower drawers and backsplash.
Glass, Pine
c.1900 French Cherry Miniature Salesman's Sample Commode
Located in Highwood, IL
Stunning and very well made French Empire salesman's sample commode made from cherrywood with columns, 3 dovetailed drawers and a hidden drawer on top.
Cherry
Sold
H 13.5 in W 6.5 in L 13.5 in
Antique 1840s Miniature Salesman Sample Early American Dresser Chest Tallboy
Located in Dayton, OH
Primitive antique miniature painted wood grain dresser or chest of drawers with glove box, circa 1840s. Measure: 13".
Hardwood
Sold
H 11.75 in W 10 in D 4 in
Antique Early American Miniature Salesman Sample Dresser Chest of Drawers 12"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique miniature doll sized / salesman sample chest of drawers with brass knobs and a scalloped backsplash.
Hardwood
Sold
H 16 in W 18 in D 11.75 in
Antique Miniature Victorian Salesman Sample Drop-Leaf Gateleg Dining Table
Located in Dayton, OH
Early 20th century antique Victorian miniature salesman sample drop-leaf gateleg dining table.
Hardwood
Early Plow Salesman's Sample
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is an early and very well made miniature salesman's sample. Because of it's size it may also have been an in store display.
American Empire Salesman Sample Chest of Drawers
Located in Savannah, GA
An American Empire mahogany miniature salesman's sample chest of drawers, mid-19th century. 12 ¾ inches wide by 7 ¼ inches deep by 13 ¼ inches tall
Mahogany
Salesman's Sample, Automatic Tin Clad Fire Door Display
By Dowson, Taylor and Co.
Located in Peekskill, NY
It's a lifelike working miniature salesman's sample of an automatic self-closing fire door.
French 1890s Miniature Walnut Chest with Two Drawers and Tapered Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Raised on four short tapered legs, this miniature salesman sample walnut chest circa 1890 will be an unusual and charming addition to any décor.
Brass
Miniature Chest
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A miniature salesman sample or jewelry chest likely French and quite early, early 19th or late 18th century.
Wood
Miniature 19thc Salesman Sample Stepback Cupboard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This cool miniature has all the bells and whistles of a early step back cupboard from New England but in tiny format.It has square nailed construction and great form.Great just sitti...
Pine
c.1890 French Miniature Armoire Salesman's Sample
Located in Highwood, IL
Unusual Brittany region antique French miniature armoire with full hinges and original lock.
These make great wall hangings!
Oak
Early Miniature Flexible Flyer Salesman's Sample Counter Display
By Flexible Flyer
Located in Peekskill, NY
We have never seen one of these before. The finish and decal tells me this one is early. Flexible Flyer goes back to the late 19th century. The size is much smaller than anything the...
Miniature Wicker Chair, Possibly Salesman Sample, circa 1900
Located in Petaluma, CA
The detail of this chair is so accurate that we can believe it may well be a salesman sample. Dollhouse, or toy furniture is not made with this kind of attention to detail. Please st...
Wicker
Vintage Italian Miniature Bombay Commode - Salesman Sample Chest
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Adorable 3 drawer miniature bombay chest Made in Italy. Item feautures lovely curvaceous form, brass pulls, and decoratively lined drawers.
Brass
Antique Miniature Oak Salesman Sample Gallery Dresser Dollhouse Chest
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique miniature quartersawn oak salesman sample or doll furniture bowfront chest of four drawers with gallery edge or back splash and black drawer pulls.
Oak
Sold
H 8.25 in W 4.325 in D 11.25 in
Froelich Furniture Mahogany Salesman Sample Miniature Empire Dresser Chest
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage mahogany salesman sample Empire chest of three drawers, made in Indonesia for Froelich Furniture.
Mahogany
Salesman's Sample Desk
Located in Culver City, CA
Model of a simple office desk, made of metal with vinyl top. Made in America circa 1920.
Metal
Sold
H 30.5 in W 6.25 in D 11.75 in
Antique Miniature Folk Art Primitive Salesman Sample Bookshelf Bookcase
Located in Dayton, OH
Turn of the century artisinal bookcase. Features a serpentine and saw tooth crown, four shelves, finished in black. Measure: 31".
Hardwood, Paint
Sold
H 14.5 in W 14.5 in D 8.75 in
Victorian Salesman Sample Miniature Oak Bookcase Curio Cabinet with Mirror
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique oak salesman sample miniature bar cabinet with mirrored back splash, glass front doors and three shelves.
Glass, Mirror, Oak
Sold
H 12.25 in W 9.5 in D 5.25 in
Antique Miniature Oak Salesman Sample Dresser Chest Toy Doll Furniture
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique salesman sample quartersawn oak dresser or jewelry keepsake chest with five drawers. Measure: 12".
Oak
Sold
H 13.69 in W 15 in D 9.69 in
Rare English Georgian Miniature Antique Table, Salesman's Sample c. 1780
Located in Shippensburg, PA
Probably crafted as a Salesman's sample, the form is a miniaturized version of a typical Georgian era work table.
Brass
Salesman Sample Woodburning Stove
Located in Petaluma, CA
One person can lift and carry it, although at first glance you wouldn't think so. This is not a miniature or a toy. It is truly a salesman sample.
Iron, Sheet Metal
Sold
H 10.75 in W 10.5 in L 10.75 in
19th Century Miniature Mahogany Salesman Sample Chest of Drawers with Inlay
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th century miniature mahogany Salesman Sample chest of drawers with inlay Beautiful salesman sample chest of drawers from stunning flame mahogany drawer fronts and inlay.
Mahogany
Sold
H 16.25 in W 15.88 in D 7.38 in
Miniature Antique American Federal Salesmans Sample Chest of Drawers, circa 1800
Located in Shippensburg, PA
An exceptional specimen, this well preserved work was likely crafted as a salesman's sample to assist in selling larger forms of the same chest.
Mahogany, Pine
Kwikset SmartKey Salesman's Sample Lock
Located in Mexico City, MX
A big rare SmartKey salesman's sample lock by American lockset manufacturer Kwikset. The metal and bronze lock has an acrylic drum. The drum works as an exhibition case that shows th...
Metal, Bronze
Collection of Salesman Sample Ladders
Located in Culver City, CA
Carefully hand constructed ladders made of oak and metal. 12" - 16" max height.
Metal
Mid-20th century English salesman sample cast metal gate model
Located in London, GB
Mid-20th century English salesman sample cast metal gate model Engraved J Deakin 1947 and made with exceptional craftsmanship this dated miniature salesman sample of a cast metal g...
Metal
1800s Fire Ladder Wagon Salesman's Sample
Located in Peekskill, NY
I have very little background on this item. I call it late 1800 but could be as late as 1910 because it may be a model of a very early self propelled ladder truck. I spent some time ...
Wood
19th Century Salesman’s Sample of a Chest
Located in Tarrytown, NY
19th century salesman’s sample of a chest.
Early 19th Century French Salesman Sample Cupboard
Located in Tampa, FL
A wonderful salesman sample cupboard with fabulous marquetry inlaid block design, brass gallery top, interior shelf and a lower drawer. Fruitwood and Walnut. Early 19th century, France.
Brass
Paul Frankl style Salesman Sample Rattan Set
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Cool salesman Sample Rattan set, after a design by Paul Frankl. I had a fit when i found this as it looks like the real thing and it's in very good condition. Measurements are for ...
Rattan, Wicker
Mid-20th Century American Salesman's Window Sample
Located in Chicago, IL
A mid-20th century American showroom sample, this little window is a perfect miniature of an arched bow-front single-hung design—its curved crown lending a quiet sense of architectur...
Wood
19th Century Salesman's Sample Tilt-Top Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Mahogany and satinwood with a starburst patterned top, carved top edge, and a turned and reeded support on a tripod base with bun feet. With a wooden hinge on the bottom for the tilt...
Mahogany, Satinwood
Very Rare Smith Motor Wheel Salesmans Sample
By Smith Motor Wheel
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a 20 inch artillery style wheel and tire signed by Smith Motor Wheel Co. It still sits in the original leather strap carrying case.
Mid Century Salesman Sample of Vogue Mannequin
Located in Astoria, NY
Small scale female form mannequin, used to sell larger mannequins in department stores.Pearlized lacquer over wood, on a beveled glass base.
Reduced From: $1,250
Wood, Glass
Mid Century Salesman Sample Small Scale Dress Form
Located in Astoria, NY
This rare salesman sample of a mannequin is made from gold velvet and sits on a chrome base.
Reduced From: $775
Chrome
Vintage Salesman's Sample Canvas Camping Tent c.1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Large vintage salesman’s sample green canvas tent with metal poles, two mesh windows on each side and one large mesh window in the back. Large mesh doors in front that zip clo...
Metal
$187,500
H 102 in W 84.5 in D 22.5 in
Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...
Glass, Mahogany
Miniature Example Mahogany Bureau Bookcase
Located in Huntington, NY
Cabinet makers sample.
Mahogany
Miniature Antique Miniature Marquetry Desk
Located in New York, NY
Miniature antique miniature marquetry desk. Measure: 8.75" H.
Wood
Miniature Walnut Commode
Located in Greenwich, CT
Early 19th Century walnut commode, the inlaid top with cookie corners over turned and fluted legs flanking three inlaid drawers and standing on turned turnip feet, French or Italian ...
Ebony, Fruitwood, Walnut, Pine
Hepplewhite Style Apprentice Miniature Secretary Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a stunning Hepplewhite style apprentice miniature secretary chest. Made in England circa 1900-10 this piece is a miniature of much larger pieces in the same style. B...
Mahogany
Miniature Salesman's Leather Tufted Club Chair
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A classic form club chair Salesman's sample in a mottled brown leather with button tufted shaped back and rolled arms with brass nail head trim. With separate seat cushion and raise...
Leather, Wood
19th Century Miniature Wardrobe
Located in Stockbridge, GA
19th century miniature wardrobe.
Miniature French Directoire Style Commode, Wood, Circa 1950s, Antique
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
French Directoire style miniature chest of drawers.
Wood
A Salesman Sample Of A Demilune English Chest
Located in Tampa, FL
This is a salesman sample of a Demilune English chest. It has four doors with an ivory bar handle. It is all inlaid around the top and the bottom. It sits on four legs. Circa 1800s.
Ivory, Wood
$500
H 15 in W 7 in D 9.75 in
Antique Victorian Miniature Cabinet Cupboard Rauch Engraving Maria Stiegen
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique black painted miniature cabinet with lower drawer, three interior shelves and door displaying an antique print by Carl Rauch titled Ansicht der Maria Stiegen Kirche in Wien (...
Hardwood, Paint, Paper
English Antique Miniature Dressing Mirror Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition Style: English Antique
Mahogany
Vintage Italian Burlwood Miniature Chest, Three Drawers, Ca. 1970s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage miniature burlwood three drawer chest. A perfect little drinks table or book rest. All drawers are lined with green Florentine paper.
Burl
Georgian Oak Miniature Chest of Drawers
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
An extremely attractive and very good quality late 18th century, Georgian, oak miniature chest, having well figured rectangular top, over two short and three long drawers retaining o...
Oak
Scottish Miniature Burl Wood Chest of Drawers, 1863
Located in Savannah, GA
A Scottish miniature chest of drawers in burled wood. Drawer inscribed on underside with maker’s name: “E.B. McGowan; Bank St, Wigtown; 17th February 1863” Hidden drawer on top...
Wood
Painted Pine 19th Century Miniature Chest Of Drawers
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
An Extremely Attractive Mid 19th Century Painted Pine Miniature Chest, Having Elegant Decoration To Top And Sides, With Two Short And Two Long Drawers Retaining Original Turned Brass...
Pine
Mid 18th Century Georgian Mahogany Miniature Chest, Circa 1760
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
An Extremely Attractive And Particularly Charming Mid 18th Century, Georgian Mahogany Miniature Chest, Retaining Exceptional Untouched Colour And Patina Throughout, Having Two Short ...
Mahogany
Antique and vintage collectibles and curiosities can bring whimsy and wonder to any interior.
Decorating with old scientific instruments, historical memorabilia and vintage musical instruments, as well as other authentic collectibles and curiosities that can be found on 1stDibs, presents an opportunity to create a unique, natural history museum-like atmosphere in your home that can provoke conversation as often as it pays tribute to how far we’ve come in understanding our world.
And bringing collectibles and curiosities into your space is actually on trend — Wunderkammern, or curiosity cabinets, were all the rage in Europe during the 1500s and continued to have adherents there and in the U.S. in the following centuries. Today, however, they’re experiencing a real surge in popularity and influencing how many interior designers are furnishing and decorating homes — combining contemporary with antique, scientific with tribal, earthly with extraterrestrial, Les Lalanne tables with Flemish tapestries.
The original Wunderkammern were entire rooms filled with objects demonstrating their owners’ worldly knowledge: A proper one included artificiala or preciosa (objets d’art); naturalia (such as skeletons, shells, minerals); exotica (taxidermy or dried plants); and scientifica (scientific instruments), frequently alongside religious relics and ancient artifacts.
Pay tribute to a history of rich and diverse musical traditions that have taken shape all over the world by decorating your home with a collection of antique and vintage musical instruments — with a little help from strong hanging wire or some wall hooks, vintage brass instruments such as a gong, French horn or trumpet can help elevate a home office or complement the efforts you’ve made to ensure a welcoming vibe in your home’s entryway. Bells or antique wind instruments can add provocative metallic contrasts to dark woods as tabletop decorative objects.
Create an intriguing focal point with Georgian scientific instruments, such as stick barometers with mahogany cases or lacquered brass telescopes. These items stem from an era named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who ruled England in succession starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign, which lasted until 1837). Just as there was beautiful jewelry produced during the period that today is coveted by collectors, there is much to be found in the collectibles and curiosities realm too.
Wanderlust, nostalgia and a shared love of good design are contributing factors to certain trends in decorating — just as vintage trunks and luggage have reappeared as furniture or home accents in a bedroom or foyer, decorating with globes, maps or nautical objects is similarly rooted in the allure of travel and a penchant for the stylish finishing touch that collectibles bring to our homes.
Find a wide range of antique and vintage collectibles and curiosities on 1stDibs.
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