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Mahogany Small Georgian Miniature Chest of Drawers
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
talents. Or whether it was made as a travelling salesmans sample piece, which is when a selection of items
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Models and Miniatures
Materials
Mahogany
Regency Miniature Mahogany Breakfast Table
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
made as a salesmans sample piece. There was also some miniature furniture of a particular scale which
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Models and Miniatures
Materials
Mahogany
Two Blue and White Miniature Vases, C 1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Era
Located in seoul, KR
'salesman samples' to demonstrate a potter's skill to potential customers without the inconvenience of
Category
Antique 1720s Vietnamese Qing Antiquities
Materials
Ceramic
Three Blue and White Miniature Vases, C 1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Era
Located in seoul, KR
'salesman samples' to demonstrate a potter's skill to potential customers without the inconvenience of
Category
Antique 1720s Vietnamese Qing Desk Sets
Materials
Ceramic
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
Early 20th Century French Other Antiquities
Old Hickory Child Salon Set
Located in Queens, NY
Rustic Old Hickory 3 piece miniature salesman\'s sample salon set comprising a hoop back rocking
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Rustic Children s Furniture
Materials
Hickory
Vintage Salesman
s Sample Picnic Table c.1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
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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
Bathroom Stall Salesman
s Sample
Located in Seattle, WA
Single door toilet stall salesman's sample constructed out of formica with steel and aluminum
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mounted Objects
Salesman
s Sample Chippendale Chest
Located in Stamford, CT
Salesman's sample Chippendale style chest with carved ivory knobs and two over two drawers, circa
Category
Antique 1780s Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Ivory, Mahogany, Pine
Lockside Four Drawer Salesmans Sample Chest
Located in Stamford, CT
Circa 1840s Lockside four drawer salesman's sample size mahogany chest with key. Made in England in
Category
Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
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
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
Salesman
s Sample Miniature Bombay Chest Hutch c.1890
Located in Pasadena, CA
century. Walnut cupboard with ornate brass pulls, a great salesman sample.
Category
Antique 19th Century Dutch Models and Miniatures
Salterini Style Salesman Sample Patio Furniture Radar Chair
Located in Newtown, CT
Vintage salesman sample radar chairs in the style of Salterini. Light rust, paint loss and
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Iron
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 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
Chippendale Style Childs or Salesman Sample Settee (GMD#1696)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
English Chippendale Style Carved Giltwood & Upholstered Seat Child's Settee or Salesman Sample
Category
Vintage 1940s English Settees
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
1920s Salesman Sample National Store Supply Oil Pump Dispenser
By National Store Specialty Co.
Located in Orange, CA
We were told this was a salesman sample with original carrying case. Very Hard to find in this
Category
Vintage 1920s American Other Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Wood
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
1982 University of North Carolina National Championship Salesman Sample Ring
Located in Carmel-by-the-sea, CA
Authentic 1982 University of North Carolina basketball national championship salesman sample ring
Category
Vintage 1980s More Furniture and Collectibles
Salesman
s Sample Chippendale Chairs
Located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL
These exquisitely detailed, child-sized Chippendale chairs with removable seats were made to be carried door to door by furniture salesmen. They are nearly but not perfectly identica...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chippendale Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
$1,440 / item
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
Miniature Chest / Salesman Sample
Located in Charleston, SC
Antique Miniature Chest.
Category
Early 20th Century English Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Extremely Rare Antique Mexican Tardan Company Salesman Sample Sombrero
By Tardan Company
Located in San Francisco, CA
Extremely rare early 20th century handmade salesman's sample sombrero, made by the Tardan Company
Category
Vintage 1910s Mexican More Furniture and Collectibles
Mid-20th Century Salesman Sample Golf Bag or Handbag
Located in Bozeman, MT
simply a salesman's sample need not matter. And whether you golf yourself or are just trying to, well
Category
1950s American Trunks and Luggage
Rare Pair of French Salesman Sample Counter Top Girdle Mannequins, Girard Paris
Located in Marietta, GA
Rare pair of French salesman sample counter top Girdle Mannequins, Girard, Paris
If you are
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Busts
Materials
Ceramic
Set of 5 19th Century Salesman Sample Glasses in Glass Dome
Located in Bodicote, Oxfordshire
This is a very nice and quirky set of 5 different 19th century salesman sample glasses. One is a
Category
Antique 1860s English Victorian Glass
Materials
Blown Glass, Wood
American Salesman
s Sample or Child
s Sofa, J &J W Meeks, NY
By J.
J.W. Meeks
Located in Long Island, NY
A rare and important American salesman sample or child's sofa
by J & J W Meeks, NY, circa 1840
Category
Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Loveseats
Materials
Mahogany, Upholstery
Blacksmith Made Plow Salesman
s Sample
Located in Stamford, CT
Circa 1840s Blacksmith made plow found in a Stonington, Connecticut farm. The piece measures 16.00 Inches and is mounted on a later stand. Please note of wear consistent with age. Ma...
Category
Antique 1840s American Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Iron
Champs Vintage "Salesman Sample" "Gift Certificate" Top Hat in Original Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Champs "Salesman Sample" "Gift Certificate" Top Hat in Original Box . Black plastic hat sample that
Category
1930s American Curiosities
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 of Window Sash Mechanism
Located in North Egremont, MA
Cast iron and oak working model of a Victorian window raising mechanism, extensive stenciled text states "patent applied for Dr. I. Buckman, manufactured and sold by M.
J....
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Collectibles and Curiosities
Unusual Art Deco Bakelite Dentist Salesman Sample Set
Located in Mount Penn, PA
Interesting boxed set of three tooth samples exhibiting 10-karat gold fillings used in the
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
20th Century White Glazed Terracotta Lion Salesman Sample
By Northwestern Terra Cotta Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Seldom found original and intact early 20th century white glazed figural terra cotta freestanding rearing lion diminutive statue fabricated as an advertising piece by the northwester...
Category
Vintage 1920s American Renaissance Revival Animal Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
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
1940s Salesman Sample American Hand Dryer Model SA-10
Located in Orange, CA
and salesman manual. Original carrying case is included. case shows most of the wear , as well as some
Category
Vintage 1940s American Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
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...
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Models and Miniatures
Materials
Chrome, Metal
American Art Deco Restored McKay-Craft Salesman
s Sample or Child
s Chair
By McKay Furniture Corp., John Waring Carpenter
Located in Port Hope, ON
In some 40 years of collecting/dealing this is the only miniature version of the American Art Deco Classic, the McKay chair that we have come across and it is fully restored and fabu...
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Salesman
s Cabinet
Located in Seattle, WA
Architectural salesman sample, American 19th century . This would make a lovely display cabinet or
Category
20th Century Cabinets
$8,820
Antique Miniature Chest
Located in Charleston, SC
Antique miniature chest salesman sample
Category
Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Minature Biedermeier chest of drawers, 19th c.
Located in Hudson, NY
. Probably a salesman's sample
Category
Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Dutch Baroque Miniature Vitrine Cabinet
Located in Stamford, CT
Dutch Baroque style miniature vitrine cabinet in mahogany, possibly a salesman's sample, circa
Category
Antique 1760s Dutch Baroque Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
1970 Oldsmobile Dealer Showroom Vintage Plastic Desk Lamp
By Oldsmobile
Located in Orange, CA
salesman sample version or a factory gift to dealer's.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern More Lighting
Materials
Plastic
Horse Drawn Rake Model
Located in New York, NY
American, 19th c. patent model or salesman's sample of a horse drawn rake - a farm implement. Very
Category
Antique 19th Century American Models and Miniatures
$7,500
Child
s Highback Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
was most probably a salesman's sample or a custom version of this wingback gem.
Category
Antique 19th Century American Armchairs
Materials
Oak
Good Charles I Miniature Oak Chest
Located in New York, NY
is too small to be called a child's chest so could well be an apprentice piece or early salesman
Category
Antique 1620s English Blanket Chests
Materials
Oak
Antique French Miniature Drop Front Desk w Ormolu Mounts
Located in Pasadena, CA
interior fitted with drawers and a writing desk, great wood grain patterning. This is possibly a salesman
Category
20th Century French Models and Miniatures
Faux Bamboo Miniature Washstand with Marble Top
Located in Hudson, NY
Victorian era salesman's sample or made by a talented hobbyist. Also works well as a small table next to a
Category
Antique 1890s North American Victorian Models and Miniatures
Materials
Marble
1950s Princecraft Boat Store Display
By Aluminum Boat
Canoe
Located in Orange, CA
at the bottom of boat. This boat was most likely a salesman sample or a window display for the store.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Nautical Objects
Materials
Fiberglass
Pair of Handmade Antique Boots
Located in London, Greenwich
Pair of handmade antique boots. Either traveling salesman sample or apprentice pieces. Made in
Category
Antique 19th Century English Folk Art Antiquities
Materials
Leather
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
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
1950s Action Ad Electric Neon Rotating Advertising Clock
Located in Orange, CA
salesman sample due to having the carrying case. Case is original and was made for easy traveling for
Category
Vintage 1940s American More Clocks
Materials
Glass, Wood
Exceptional San Francisco Cable Car Model
By Henry J. Rohrbach
Located in New York, NY
American, 1885, patent model or salesman's sample of a cable car crafted of brass and steel. This
Category
Antique 19th Century American Models and Miniatures
Materials
Brass, Steel
Samsonite Suitcase Salesman Sample
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Samsonite suitcase salesman sample demonstrator case.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Laminate, PVC
Lounge Chair, Salesman Sample
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Salesman sample of a 1950s lounge chair. Chair measures 11" wide, 15.5" deep and 13.5" high. We
Category
Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood
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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.
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