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Late Regency 19th Century Burr Oak Miniature Chest
Late Regency 19th Century Burr Oak Miniature Chest

Late Regency 19th Century Burr Oak Miniature Chest

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

A delightful Regency Period burr oak miniature chest having Superbly figured top above two short & three long drawers with Original brass knobs flanked by elegant fluted stiles ra...

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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Models and Miniatures

Materials

Oak

Oversized 12"H Store Display "Shalimar Eau De Cologne" Perfume Bottle Paris 1974
Oversized 12"H Store Display "Shalimar Eau De Cologne" Perfume Bottle Paris 1974

Oversized 12"H Store Display "Shalimar Eau De Cologne" Perfume Bottle Paris 1974

By Maison Guerlain

Located in Incline Village, NV

Unique find, luxury collectible with its original label and stopper; this would be a wonderful cornerstone "frontispiece" and meaningful addition to a perfume collection. In addition...

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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Bottles

Materials

Glass

Georgian Mahogany Miniature Chest, Hepplewhite Style, Circa 1780
Georgian Mahogany Miniature Chest, Hepplewhite Style, Circa 1780

Georgian Mahogany Miniature Chest, Hepplewhite Style, Circa 1780

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

Opinions often differ as to the original purpose for many items of miniature furniture in terms of whether it was was made as an apprentice piece, which is when an unemployed craftsm...

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Antique Late 18th Century English Hepplewhite Models and Miniatures

Materials

Mahogany

19th century miniature mahogany dresser base, circa 1850
19th century miniature mahogany dresser base, circa 1850

19th century miniature mahogany dresser base, circa 1850

Located in Central England, GB

It was possibly made as an apprentice passing out piece but it is so good that I feel it was probably a travelling salesman's sample which would have been taken out to show retail cu...

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Dressers

Materials

Mahogany

Early 20th c. Handmade Cigar Box Art Library Desk c.1930
Early 20th c. Handmade Cigar Box Art Library Desk c.1930

Early 20th c. Handmade Cigar Box Art Library Desk c.1930

Located in San Francisco, CA

This hand crafted library desk can be one of the following: Salesman Samples: Traveling representatives carried highly detailed miniature furniture to retail stores to take cus...

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Early 20th Century Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Metal

19th Century Mahogany Tilt-Top Tripod Table, Mini, Salesman or Example Sample
19th Century Mahogany Tilt-Top Tripod Table, Mini, Salesman or Example Sample

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.

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

Materials

Mahogany

Georgian Mahogany Miniature Chest, Early 19th Century, England, 1800
Georgian Mahogany Miniature Chest, Early 19th Century, England, 1800

Georgian Mahogany Miniature Chest, Early 19th Century, England, 1800

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

Or whether it was made as a travelling salesmans sample piece, which is when a few items were produced as scale models but a well established workshop as a form of physical catalogue...

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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Models and Miniatures

Materials

Mahogany

Painted Pine 19th Century Miniature Chest Of Drawers
Painted Pine 19th Century Miniature Chest Of Drawers

Painted Pine 19th Century Miniature Chest Of Drawers

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

Or whether it was made as a travelling salesmans sample piece, which is when a few items were produced as scale models buy a well established workshop as a form of physical catalogue...

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Models and Miniatures

Materials

Pine

Regency Mahogany Miniature Table Cabinet, England, Circa 1820
Regency Mahogany Miniature Table Cabinet, England, Circa 1820

Regency Mahogany Miniature Table Cabinet, England, Circa 1820

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

Alternatively it may have been specifically made as a travelling salesmans sample piece of furniture. Whichever its original purpose it is incredibly useful for modern day living how...

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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Models and Miniatures

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century American Country General Store Carpenter Model Trade Shop Display
19th Century American Country General Store Carpenter Model Trade Shop Display

19th Century American Country General Store Carpenter Model Trade Shop Display

Located in Forney, TX

Mid-19th century, United States, most likely commissioned as a carpenter's prototype /apprentice model, possibly salesman sample shop display, or just an incredible child's toy.

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Antique 19th Century American Industrial Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wrought Iron

Victorian Mahogany Miniature Chest of Drawers, Bowfront, Circa 1860
Victorian Mahogany Miniature Chest of Drawers, Bowfront, Circa 1860

Victorian Mahogany Miniature Chest of Drawers, Bowfront, Circa 1860

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

Or whether it was made as a travelling salesmans sample piece, which is when a selection of items were produced as scale models by a well established workshop, as a form of physical ...

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Models and Miniatures

Materials

Mahogany

Three Small Miniature Vases Set, C 1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Era
Three Small Miniature Vases Set, C 1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Era

Three Small Miniature Vases Set, C 1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Era

Located in seoul, KR

In some cases, they were made as 'salesman samples' to demonstrate a potter's skill to potential customers without the inconvenience of transporting larger items.

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Antique 1720s East Asian Qing Antiquities

Materials

Ceramic

Hepplewhite Style Apprentice Miniature Secretary Chest
Hepplewhite Style Apprentice Miniature Secretary Chest

Hepplewhite Style Apprentice Miniature Secretary Chest

Located in Dallas, TX

It is too large to be a salesman sample but to small to be full sized. Some people would say that perhaps it is a Child’s Secretary but I would totally disagree with that.

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Early 20th Century English Hepplewhite Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

Georgian Mahogany Miniature Chest, Circa 1790, England, Three Drawers
Georgian Mahogany Miniature Chest, Circa 1790, England, Three Drawers

Georgian Mahogany Miniature Chest, Circa 1790, England, Three Drawers

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

Or whether it was made as a travelling salesmans sample piece, which is when a selection of items were produced as scale models by a well established workshop, as a form of physical ...

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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Models and Miniatures

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Mahogany Breakfast Table, Circa 1810, English Craftsmanship
Regency Mahogany Breakfast Table, Circa 1810, English Craftsmanship

Regency Mahogany Breakfast Table, Circa 1810, English Craftsmanship

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

There are predominantly two types, that which was made as an apprentice piece and that which was made as a salesmans sample piece. There was also some miniature furniture of a partic...

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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Models and Miniatures

Materials

Mahogany

Two Blue and White Miniature Vases, C 1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Era
Two Blue and White Miniature Vases, C 1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Era

Two Blue and White Miniature Vases, C 1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Era

Located in seoul, KR

In some cases, they were made as 'salesman samples' to demonstrate a potter's skill to potential customers without the inconvenience of transporting larger items.

Category

Antique 1720s East Asian Qing Antiquities

Materials

Ceramic

Three Blue and White Miniature Vases, C 1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Era
Three Blue and White Miniature Vases, C 1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Era

Three Blue and White Miniature Vases, C 1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Era

Located in seoul, KR

In some cases, they were made as 'salesman samples' to demonstrate a potter's skill to potential customers without the inconvenience of transporting larger items.

Category

Antique 1720s East Asian Qing Desk Sets

Materials

Ceramic

Our Martyred President: Memorial Life of William McKinley, Salesman's Copy, 1901
Our Martyred President: Memorial Life of William McKinley, Salesman's Copy, 1901

Our Martyred President: Memorial Life of William McKinley, Salesman's Copy, 1901

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

The book is bound in the publisher's elaborate blue cloth, elaborately embossed in gilt, black, and green, and featuring an inset oval portrait of McKinley on the front board, with t...

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Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Fabric, Silk, Paper

French Sales Sample Miniature Wicker Salon Set
French Sales Sample Miniature Wicker Salon Set

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.

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Early 20th Century French Other Antiquities

Rustic Old Hickory Child Salon Set, Late 19th Century, USA, 3-Piece
Rustic Old Hickory Child Salon Set, Late 19th Century, USA, 3-Piece

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.

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Antique Late 19th Century American Rustic Children's Furniture

Materials

Hickory

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Salesman Samples For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of salesman samples available for sale. The range of distinct salesman samples — often made from wood, metal and mahogany — can elevate any home. Salesman samples have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of salesman samples to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Victorian, Folk Art and Industrial salesman samples are of considerable interest. Salesman samples have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Avoirdupois, Hebbar and John Salterini are consistently popular.

How Much are Salesman Samples?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,000, while they’re typically $10 on the low end and $18,500 highest priced.