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Salesman Sample Box

Vintage Detmer Woolens Advertising Store Display or Salesman's Sample Box
Vintage Detmer Woolens Advertising Store Display or Salesman's Sample Box

Vintage Detmer Woolens Advertising Store Display or Salesman's Sample Box

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

Woolens Co. The bottom of the box has a small printed label indicating that the samples contained in the

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Paper

Miniature Salesman's Sample French Louis XV Inlaid Jewelery Box
Miniature Salesman's Sample French Louis XV Inlaid Jewelery Box

Miniature Salesman's Sample French Louis XV Inlaid Jewelery Box

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

salesman’s sample, created with the same craftsmanship and detail as full-scale 19th-century furniture

Category

Vintage 1950s French Louis XV Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Empire Style Salesman Sample
19th Century French Empire Style Salesman Sample

19th Century French Empire Style Salesman Sample

$1,815

H 13.5 in W 12.5 in D 9.5 in

19th Century French Empire Style Salesman Sample

Located in Dallas, TX

Charming French late 19th century Empire style salesman sample. Makes a fine accessory.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

A Salesman Sample Of A Demilune English Chest
A Salesman Sample Of A Demilune English Chest

A Salesman Sample Of A Demilune English Chest

$1,000

H 7 in W 10.5 in D 5.5 in

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

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Antique 1880s English Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ivory, Wood

Antique Salesman Sample Adjustable Box Spring
Antique Salesman Sample Adjustable Box Spring

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

Category

Early 20th Century American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Steel

French Inlaid Diminutive Commode Jewelry Box
French Inlaid Diminutive Commode Jewelry Box

French Inlaid Diminutive Commode Jewelry Box

Located in Tampa, FL

1800s French inlaid diminutive commode. It is a salesman sample converted into a jewelry box with

Category

Antique Early 1800s French Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass

Full Display Box of Early Camera Lens Salesman Samples
Full Display Box of Early Camera Lens Salesman Samples

Full Display Box of Early Camera Lens Salesman Samples

Located in Peekskill, NY

The velvet lined case is full and contains 45 sample lenses. The case is signed in gold stamped

Category

Early 20th Century German Industrial Scientific Instruments

Materials

Glass

Rare Miniature Inlaid Dutch Marquetry Salesman's Sample or Jewelry Box
Rare Miniature Inlaid Dutch Marquetry Salesman's Sample or Jewelry Box

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...

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Antique 1890s Dutch Dutch Colonial Models and Miniatures

Materials

Tulipwood, Walnut

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Antique 1840s Miniature Salesman Sample Early American Dresser Chest Tallboy
Antique 1840s Miniature Salesman Sample Early American Dresser Chest Tallboy

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

Category

Antique 1840s American Classical Decorative Boxes

Materials

Hardwood

Miniature American Classical Salesman's Sample Chest of Drawers Box
Miniature American Classical Salesman's Sample Chest of Drawers Box

Miniature American Classical Salesman's Sample Chest of Drawers Box

Located in Shippensburg, PA

A fine American Classical salesman’s sample, the chest is crafted with fine attention to detail as

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Antique 19th Century American American Classical Commodes and Chests of ...

Edwardian Salesman’s Sample Hat Box by Drew and Sons Trunk Makers
Edwardian Salesman’s Sample Hat Box by Drew and Sons Trunk Makers

Edwardian Salesman’s Sample Hat Box by Drew and Sons Trunk Makers

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Edwardian Salesman’s Sample Hat Box by Drew and Sons Trunk Makers This is a unique piece, it is a

Category

Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Leather

1880s Salesman Sample of Victorian Armoire
1880s Salesman Sample of Victorian Armoire

1880s Salesman Sample of Victorian Armoire

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H 15.25 in W 8.5 in D 5.5 in

1880s Salesman Sample of Victorian Armoire

Located in Tarrytown, NY

1880s salesman sample of Victorian armoire.

Category

Antique 1880s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Vintage Lane Altavista Salesman Sample Pine Cedar Chest Jewelry Keepsake Box 9"
Vintage Lane Altavista Salesman Sample Pine Cedar Chest Jewelry Keepsake Box 9"

Vintage Lane Altavista Salesman Sample Pine Cedar Chest Jewelry Keepsake Box 9"

By Lane Furniture

Located in Dayton, OH

Vintage Lane Furniture pine and cedar chest jewelry, trinket or keepsake box. Made in Altavista

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Late 20th Century Country Decorative Boxes

Materials

Cedar, Pine

Western Cowboy Wooden Hat Mold, American, circa 1890 'Salesman Sample Included'
Western Cowboy Wooden Hat Mold, American, circa 1890 'Salesman Sample Included'

Western Cowboy Wooden Hat Mold, American, circa 1890 'Salesman Sample Included'

By Stetson

Located in Incline Village, NV

included a Christmas, Santa Claus Stetson salesman sample box. This is, in fact, a salesman sample, but

Category

Antique 1890s American Folk Art Hat Racks and Stands

Materials

Wood

Miniature Secretary Salesmans Sample Jewelry Box, Denmark Early 1900's
Miniature Secretary Salesmans Sample Jewelry Box, Denmark Early 1900's

Miniature Secretary Salesmans Sample Jewelry Box, Denmark Early 1900's

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Danish 1920-40s Miniature oak slant-front secretary with multiple drawers. The 3 drawers to the secretary are locked with a single centrally placed brass needle rod, please see deta...

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Early 20th Century Danish Baroque Models and Miniatures

Materials

Oak

Frigidaire Oak Salesman Sample Wooden Refrigerator Ice Box Trinket Holder 7"
Frigidaire Oak Salesman Sample Wooden Refrigerator Ice Box Trinket Holder 7"

Frigidaire Oak Salesman Sample Wooden Refrigerator Ice Box Trinket Holder 7"

Located in Dayton, OH

Vintage 20th century model / salesman sample / doll house figurine / trinket box in the shape of an

Category

Mid-20th Century American Late Victorian Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Oak

Antique Salesman Sample Set of a Brass Fire Box with Accessories
Antique Salesman Sample Set of a Brass Fire Box with Accessories

Antique Salesman Sample Set of a Brass Fire Box with Accessories

Located in Bridgeport, CT

The box with an arch shaped opening and front grate (Height 7 1/4", length 6 1/2", depth 3 1/2

Category

Antique 19th Century Rustic Models and Miniatures

Materials

Brass

Salesman’s Sample Victorian Painted Tin Hat Box, Drew and Sons Trunk Makers
Salesman’s Sample Victorian Painted Tin Hat Box, Drew and Sons Trunk Makers

Salesman’s Sample Victorian Painted Tin Hat Box, Drew and Sons Trunk Makers

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Salesman’s sample Victorian painted tin hat box, drew and sons trunk makers This is a unique

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Industrial Trunks and Luggage

Salesman's Sample Kit.
Salesman's Sample Kit.

Salesman's Sample Kit.

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H 13.25 in W 16 in D 1.25 in

Salesman's Sample Kit.

Located in New York, NY

box inscribed "Burson Fashion Hose - Knit to fit without a seam. Made in America". Mounted in shadow

Category

Early 20th Century American Shadow Boxes

Materials

Cotton, Paper

Box Spring Salesman Sample
Box Spring Salesman Sample

Box Spring Salesman Sample

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H 2 in W 14.75 in D 10.5 in

Box Spring Salesman Sample

Located in High Point, NC

Small salesman sample of the famous "Rex" folding box springs made by Fort Pitt Bedding Pittsburgh

Category

Early 20th Century American More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Metal

American Mid-Century Salesman Sample Plastic the Rand Shoe with Original Box
American Mid-Century Salesman Sample Plastic the Rand Shoe with Original Box

American Mid-Century Salesman Sample Plastic the Rand Shoe with Original Box

By Roberts, Johnson and Rand

Located in Port Hope, ON

This American Mid-Century four and a half inch long salesman sample, chestnut brown plastic

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures

Materials

Plastic

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19th C. French Mahogany Salesman Sample Miniature Serpentine Chest of Drawers
19th C. French Mahogany Salesman Sample Miniature Serpentine Chest of Drawers

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. Antique salesman samples were used in the 19th century by traveling salesmen to sh...

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

Materials

Mahogany

Late 19th Century Gothic Revival Reliquary Casket
Late 19th Century Gothic Revival Reliquary Casket

Late 19th Century Gothic Revival Reliquary Casket

$3,604

H 29.93 in W 30.32 in D 18.12 in

Late 19th Century Gothic Revival Reliquary Casket

Located in Dusseldorf, DE

A Gothic Revival reliquary. Circa late 19th / early 20th century. Made of solid oak with fine carving. Reliquaries have been used to store relics since the Middle Ages. In sacred ...

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Antique Late 19th Century German Gothic Revival Religious Items

Materials

Glass, Oak

Miniature Salesman's Sample of Neoclassical Inlaid Cabinet
Miniature Salesman's Sample of Neoclassical Inlaid Cabinet

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 inlaid banding details. Would make a sweet little Jewelry box for keepsakes.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Neoclassical Models and Miniatures

Materials

Mahogany

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Salesman Sample Box For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal salesman sample box for your home. Frequently made of wood, paper and brass, every salesman sample box was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect salesman sample box — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A salesman sample box, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Neoclassical or Empire style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one salesman sample box that is appealing in its simplicity, but Roberts, Johnson and Rand produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Salesman Sample Box?

The average selling price for a salesman sample box at 1stDibs is $1,217, while they’re typically $125 on the low end and $3,226 for the highest priced.