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French 19th Century Hand-Carved Miniature Sample Armoire With Mirror
Located in Santa Monica, CA
French 19th Century Hand-Carved Miniature Sample Armoire With Mirror
Category

Antique 19th Century French Models and Miniatures

Materials

Mirror, Pine

19th Century French Marquetry Miniature Sample Commode
Located in Winter Park, FL
An early 19th century French marquetry commode de maitrise, or miniature sample commode. Made
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Models and Miniatures

Materials

Beech, Mahogany, Pine

French Louis Philippe Miniature Sample Commode
Located in Winter Park, FL
A French Louis Philippe style miniature commode, or sample chest made of beautiful book matched
Category

Early 20th Century French Louis Philippe Models and Miniatures

Materials

Walnut

Miniature Antique Empire chest of drawers
Located in Ballard, CA
exquisite exemple of a miniature sample of an empire chest made by a "Compagnon" most likely this
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Models and Miniatures

Materials

Mahogany

Miniature Antique Empire chest of drawers
Miniature Antique Empire chest of drawers
H 12.13 in W 17 in D 9.75 in
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. Beautifully made with
Category

Antique 19th Century English Neoclassical Models and Miniatures

Materials

Mahogany

9" Emeco 1006 Miniature Salesman Sample Aluminum Chair Scultpure
By Emeco
Located in Van Nuys, CA
The Miniature Emeco model 1006 aluminum miniature chair sculpture salesmen sample is a detailed and
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures

Materials

Aluminum

French 19th Century Salesman Sample Miniature Slant Front Secretary with Mirrors
Located in Atlanta, GA
salesman sample and nice patina, this 19th century French miniature secretary will be a lovely decorative
Category

Antique 19th Century French Models and Miniatures

Materials

Mirror, Wood

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
Category

Antique 18th Century English Queen Anne Models and Miniatures

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century French Empire Miniature Commode
Located in Winter Park, FL
A fine early 19th century French Empire miniature sample commode with four dovetailed drawers. Made
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Jewelry Boxes

19th Century Louis Philippe Miniature Commode
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century Louis Philippe miniature sample commode made of solid walnut with French polish
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Marble

Vintage Salesman Sample Tire Vulcanizing Machine
Located in Dekalb, IL
Vintage tire manufacturing and repair machine salesman sample. This piece would have been shopped
Category

Mid-20th Century American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Metal

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
Category

Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Models and Miniatures

Materials

Brass, Nickel

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
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Models and Miniatures

Materials

Marble

French Salesman's Sample Of A Chest
French Salesman's Sample Of A Chest
H 12.5 in W 14.5 in D 7 in
18th Century French Provincial Miniature Armoire
Located in Winter Park, FL
An 18th Century French Provincial miniature sample armoire from the Burgundy region. Made of walnut
Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Vintage Salesman's Sample Picnic Table c.1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Vintage salesman’s sample picnic table with three wooden slats for the table top and one
Category

Early 20th Century Industrial Models and Miniatures

Materials

Steel

Vintage Salesman's Sample Picnic Table c.1940
Vintage Salesman's Sample Picnic Table c.1940
H 7.5 in W 17.75 in D 13.75 in
Antique Leather Wardrobe Travel Trunk Salesman Sample
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A rare antique leather and wood ribbed wardrobe travel trunk salesman sample with beautifully
Category

Early 20th Century European Hollywood Regency Models and Miniatures

Materials

Metal

Oak 19th Century Miniature Kitchen Windsor Chair
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
design. Dating to the late 19th century it is almost certainly a "sample" piece of miniature furniture
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Models and Miniatures

Materials

Oak

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
Category

Early 20th Century Industrial Models and Miniatures

Materials

Metal

American 4 Drawer Antique Salesman's Sample Cherry Veneered Chest
Located in Morristown, NJ
19th c., American, four drawer miniature chest with Sheraton style pulls, on scalloped blocked feet
Category

Antique 19th Century American Sheraton Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood, Cherry

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.
Category

Antique Early 1900s Models and Miniatures

Materials

Cherry

Early 20th Century Tradesman Sample Buckle Boards Haberdashery Shop
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A pair of early 20th century buckle sample boards, thick card with cord sewn steel buckles and hand
Category

Early 20th Century English Models and Miniatures

Materials

Steel

Small Decorative Carpenter's Sample Secretary, Sweden circa 1800's
Located in Round Top, TX
This unique small decorative item served as a "carpenter's sample" to share with customers prior to
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Country Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood, Paint

French Louis Philippe Style Miniature Armoire or Wall Cabinet
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century Century French Louis Philippe style miniature armoire or sample cabinet, hand
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Models and Miniatures

Materials

Mirror, Walnut

Pair of English Regency Carved Hardwood Salesman Samples/Models of Leather Boots
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of English Regency carved hardwood Salesman samples/models of leather boots. England, Circa
Category

Antique 19th Century English Regency Models and Miniatures

Materials

Hardwood

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
Category

Antique Early 19th Century American American Classical Models and Miniat...

Materials

Mahogany

Rare Half Moon Salesman Sample Rattan Sofa and Lounge Chair and Rocking Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rare Salesman Sample Mini Rattan livingroom set featuring a Paul Frankl style lounge chair, rocking
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures

Materials

Rattan

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
Category

20th Century French Mission Toys

Materials

Wicker

Miniature Salesman's Sample French Louis XV Inlaid Jewelery Box
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous saleman's sample that can be used as a jewelery box. The workmanship is
Category

Vintage 1950s French Louis XV Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass

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
Category

20th Century American Rustic Living Room Sets

Materials

Wood

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
Category

Antique 1890s American Victorian Toys

Materials

Oak

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
Category

Antique Early 1900s Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Mahogany Cabinet Maker's Sample Miniature Slant Front Desk
Located in Long Island City, NY
19th Century Mahogany Cabinet Maker's Sample Miniature Slant Front Desk.
Category

Antique 19th Century English George III More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Mahogany

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
Category

Vintage 1950s American Toys and Dolls

Materials

Rattan

Miniature Antique English Apprentice Model Salesman Sample Drop-Front Bureau
Located in Forney, TX
sample due it being quite rare to find a miniature bureau, especially of this stature which incorporates
Category

Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Brass

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
Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Mahogany

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
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Toys and Dolls

Materials

Brass, Iron

Gilbert METENIER Tall French Art Deco Stoneware Vase 1920
By Gilbert Metenier
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
their disposal miniature samples, to represent the covers and the colors available. The pieces were
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Gilbert Metenier French Art Deco Stoneware Pitcher, 1910s
By Gilbert Metenier
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
to the photographs, the representatives had at their disposal miniature samples, to represent the
Category

Vintage 1910s French Art Deco Pitchers

Materials

Stoneware

Antique French Miniature Sample Painted Chest of Drawers, circa 1890
Located in Houston, TX
This charming example of an antique French miniature chest of drawers circa 1890 was used as a
Category

Antique 1890s French Belle Époque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Miniature Chest / Salesman Sample
Located in Charleston, SC
Antique Miniature Chest.
Category

Early 20th Century English Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Miniature Chest / Salesman Sample
Miniature Chest / Salesman Sample
H 16.5 in W 12.25 in D 5.5 in
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
Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Models and Miniatures

Materials

Copper

Salesman's Sample Miniature Bombay Chest Hutch c.1890
Located in Pasadena, CA
Antique Dutch miniature bombay (bombe) style china cabinet/hutch/chest dates to the late 19th
Category

Antique 19th Century Dutch Models and Miniatures

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.
Category

Early 20th Century Models and Miniatures

Materials

Oak

Vintage Salesman's Sample Chest
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Very nice miniature dresser with brass hardware and detail
Category

Early 20th Century Models and Miniatures

Materials

Brass

Vintage Salesman's Sample Chest
Vintage Salesman's Sample Chest
H 18.5 in W 23.5 in D 13.5 in
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.
Category

Vintage 1940s American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Metal

Salesman Sample 1940s Metal Desk
Salesman Sample 1940s Metal Desk
H 11 in W 15.5 in D 10 in
Miniature Louis XV Style Marble Commode
Located in Woodbury, CT
A salesman's sample miniature chest with a replaced grey marble chest. The marble glued onto the
Category

Antique 19th Century Louis XV Models and Miniatures

Materials

Mahogany

Miniature Louis XV Style Marble Commode
Miniature Louis XV Style Marble Commode
H 12.5 in W 16.5 in D 8.5 in
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
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Italian Models and Miniatures

Materials

Walnut, Pine

Rare American Federal Period Mahogany Salesman Sample Hooded Cradle
Located in Miami, FL
American Federal mahogany salesman sample hooded cradle.
Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Models and Miniatures

Materials

Mahogany

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
Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Models and Miniatures

Materials

Chrome, Metal

Miniature Salesman Sample 4 Drawer Chest
Located in Naples, FL
This charming miniature salesman sample 4 drawer chest is perfect for collectors who appreciate
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Furniture

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

Miniature Salesman Sample 4 Drawer Chest
Miniature Salesman Sample 4 Drawer Chest
H 13 in W 7.75 in D 4.88 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
Category

Antique 1860s European Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

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
Category

Antique 1860s European Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Kingwood

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
Category

Antique Early 18th Century Italian Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wool

Antique Miniature Chest
Located in Charleston, SC
Antique miniature chest salesman sample
Category

Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Antique Miniature Chest
Antique Miniature Chest
H 12 in W 13.5 in D 5.75 in
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
Category

Antique 19th Century American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Pine

c.1890 French Miniature Armoire Salesman's Sample
Located in Chicago, IL
Unusual Brittany region antique French miniature armoire with full hinges and original lock.
Category

20th Century French Models and Miniatures

Materials

Oak

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
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Rococo Revival Models and Miniatures

Materials

Metal

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
Category

20th Century Italian Models and Miniatures

Materials

Brass

Early Miniature Flexible Flyer Salesman's Sample Counter Display
By Flexible Flyer
Located in Peekskill, NY
production and that will make it a salesman's sample. The turned wood and brass articulated Stand must have
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Industrial Models and Miniatures

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
Category

Antique Early 1900s American Late Victorian Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wicker

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Miniature Samples For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of miniature samples available for sale. The range of distinct miniature samples — often made from wood, metal and mahogany — can elevate any home. Miniature samples have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Miniature samples are generally popular furniture pieces, but Victorian, Industrial and Neoclassical styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Many miniature samples are appealing in their simplicity, but Hebbar, Ransome, Sims & Jefferies and Roberts, Johnson and Rand produced popular miniature samples that are worth a look.

How Much are Miniature Samples?

Prices for miniature samples can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, miniature samples begin at $10 and can go as high as $18,500, while the average can fetch as much as $950.

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