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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
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Industrial Models and Miniatures

William lV mahogany salesman sample chest
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
William lV mahogany salesman sample chest of drawers, circa 1840
Category

Antique 19th Century English More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Wood

19th Century Salesman’s Sample of a Chest
Located in Tarrytown, NY
19th century salesman’s sample of a chest.
Category

Antique 19th Century Models and Miniatures

Salesman Sample Woodburning Stove
Located in Petaluma, CA
glance you wouldn't think so. This is not a miniature or a toy. It is truly a salesman sample. This
Category

Antique 19th Century American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Iron, Sheet Metal

Louis XV chinosserie decorated salesman sample commode
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Louis XV chinosserie decorated salesman sample (miniature) bombe commode, circa 1900.
Category

Early 20th Century French More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Brass

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
Category

Early 2000s American Post-Modern Models and Miniatures

Materials

Metal, Bronze

c.1890 French Oak Salesman s Sample
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Phenomenal antique French salesman's sample, armoire from Brittany with full hinges and original
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20th Century French Decorative Objects

Materials

Oak

Theater Seat Unique Salesman s Sample
By Thomas A. Warren, American Chair Co.
Located in Fulton, CA
A rare mid-20th century Salesman's Sample theater or auditorium seat. Notice each side and armrests
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

1900 Salesman Sample Of A Step Back Cupboard
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1900 Salesman sample of a step back cupboard.
Category

Antique Early 1900s Toys

Materials

Wood

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
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Antique 1810s French Models and Miniatures

Materials

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
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Vintage 1930s American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Rattan, Wicker

WKRP Salesman s Sample Radio Tower Lamp
By Authentic Models
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A well-made salesman's sample radio tower with satellite dishes, metal structure, guide wire
Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Mounted Objects

Materials

Metal

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.
Category

20th Century American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Chrome

c.1900 French Cherry Miniature Salesman s Sample Commode
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Stunning and very well made French Empire salesman's sample commode made from cherrywood with
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Early 20th Century French Toys and Dolls

Materials

Cherry

Pair Of Wonderful Salesman Sample Old Hickory Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
PAIR OF OLD HICKORY SALESMAN SAMPLES OR SMALL CHILD PLAY CHAIRS. GREAT ON A SHELF OR FOR TEDDY
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Vintage 1930s American Side Chairs

Early 20th Century Salesman s Sample Miniature Rocking Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a wonderful example of a salesman sample or even great for a doll's or teddy bear collector
Category

Early 20th Century American Adirondack More Folk Art

Vintage Maxfield Parrish Salesman Sample Calendar “Daydreams” C1939
Located in Big Flats, NY
Vintage Maxfield Parrish Salesman Sample Calendar “Daydreams” Signed C1939 Measures - 27 7/8" x 20
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Early 20th Century Prints

Materials

Paper

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
Category

Mid-20th Century Empire Models and Miniatures

Materials

Mahogany

Salesman s Sample Victorian Mahogany Extension Table with Leaves
Located in San Francisco, CA
A well-crafted English Victorian salesman's sample of a mahogany 3-leaf dining table, complete with
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

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
Category

Antique 19th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Iron

1950s Salesman’s Sample Galvanized Bucket, New Old Stock
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s salesman’s sample galvanized bucket, new old stock 1950s salesman’s sample galvanized
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Vintage 1950s French Decorative Baskets

Materials

Metal

Salesman Sample Regency Dining Table, circa 1820s
Located in Incline Village, NV
Salesman sample items were used by sales people to take their wares on the road and sell items to
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Antique 19th Century British Toys and Dolls

Materials

Wood

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
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Antique 19th Century Rustic Models and Miniatures

Materials

Oak

Antique Steam Engine Tractor Patent Model Salesman Sample C1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Steam Engine Tractor Patent Model Salesman Sample Unsigned C1910 Measures - 10 1/4" x 13 1
Category

Early 20th Century Models and Miniatures

Materials

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. Measures
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Antique 19th Century American Classical Models and Miniatures

Materials

Walnut

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
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Models and Miniatures

Materials

Oak

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
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Mahogany

Late 19th Century Salesman’s Sample Handmade Leather Boots
Located in London, GB
Late 19th century Salesman’s sample handmade leather boots. We are proud to offer a most unusual
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Antique 1880s British Victorian Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Leather

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
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Models and Miniatures

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Oak

Art Deco Maxfield Parrish Salesman Sample Calendar “Sunrise” Signed C1937
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Maxfield Parrish Salesman Sample Calendar “Sunrise” C1937 Measures - 32 3/4" x 20 5/8" x 1
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Early 20th Century Prints

Materials

Paper

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
Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Models and Miniatures

Materials

Hardwood

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. Made from
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Antique 1850s American Empire Models and Miniatures

Materials

Oak, Pine

19th Century French Appliqué Framed Fashion Salesman Samples
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
19th Century French Appliqué Framed Fashion Salesman Samples These charming pieces are dated 1876
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19th Century Curiosities

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
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Early 20th Century American Classical Toys and Dolls

Materials

Hardwood

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

1800s McClellan Cavalry Saddle, Salesman’s Sample
By George B. McClellan 1
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is an early original salesman’s sample. Its a WW1 McClellan Cavalry saddle. The details are
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Antique Late 19th Century American Industrial Historical Memorabilia

Salesman s Sample, Automatic Tin Clad Fire Door Display
By Dowson, Taylor and Co.
Located in Peekskill, NY
special. It's a lifelike working miniature salesman's sample of an automatic self-closing fire door. It is
Category

Early 20th Century English Industrial Models and Miniatures

Salesman s Sample Diminutive Chippendale Style Mahogany Slant Front Desk
Located in Big Flats, NY
handles, salesman sample, 20th century Measures: 18.25" H x 17.75" W x 10" D.
Category

20th Century American Chippendale Desks

Materials

Brass

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
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Leather

Antique Miniature American Empire Small Mahogany Salesman Sample Chest Dresser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
19th century antique Miniature American Empire small mahogany salesman sample chest dresser. Item
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Antique 19th Century North American Empire Dressers

Materials

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.
Category

Early 20th Century American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Metal

Antique Salesman Sample Kidney Bean Dresser Chest of Drawers Blue Dresser Pine
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique salesman sample kidney bean shaped chest of three drawers, painted dark blue.
Category

Early 20th Century Folk Art Toys

Materials

Hardwood, Paint

19THC Early Sheraton Minature Chest Of Drawers/Salesman Sample
Located in Los Angeles, CA
chest of drawers is probably a salesman sample of which this design was made later in a larger piece of
Category

Antique 19th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut, Pine

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

Antique Small Salesman Sample Pine Wood Primitive Blanket Chest Trunk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Small Salesman Sample 19" Pine Wood Primitive Miniature Blanket Chest Trunk. Item features
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Antique 19th Century American Rustic Blanket Chests

Materials

Pine

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

48 Star Parade Flag Salesman s Sample
Located in York County, PA
48 STAR PARADE FLAG SALESMAN'S SAMPLE, CA 1912-1930, FROM THE COLLECTION OF J RICHARD PIERCE
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20th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Maison Jansen Style Louis XVI Painted Childs Chair or Salesman s Sample
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a salesman's sample or child's chair. The chair has a warped leg from age and is otherwise
Category

Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Chairs

Materials

Beech

Midcentury Danish Modern Risom Style Salesman Sample or Child s Wood Chair
By Jens Risom
Located in Miami, FL
Salesman's sample size. Measurements: 10 3/4 inches wide x 10 inches deep x 16 3/4 inch high back and seat
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Salesman s Sample Porcelain Toilet
Located in Culver City, CA
Unusual sample, only 14 inches in length by 9 inches in height, Thomas Maddock and Son's: Ariston
Category

Vintage 1930s American Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Porcelain

Salesman Sample By "old Hickory Chair Co." Three Piece Min. Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
.THIS SALESMAN SAMPLE WERE USED TO SELL THE LARGER VERSIONS OF ADULT HICKORY FURNITURE.THESE PARTICULAR
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Vintage 1930s American Children s Furniture

Materials

Hickory

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

Materials

Metal

19th Century French Salesman Sample Wine Screw Press Model
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce period handcrafted miniature grape screw-press machine salesman sample. Massive industrial
Category

Antique 19th Century Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

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
Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Architectural Models

Materials

Metal

Salesman s Sample Carriage Advertising the Seat Covering, circa 1900
By Eagle Tool and Metal Mfg.
Located in Petaluma, CA
sold many advertising and salesman sample items, but we've never seen this before.
Category

Antique Early 1900s American Other Models and Miniatures

Materials

Brass

19th Century or early 20th Century  Drag Saw Salesman Sample
Located in Palm Springs, CA
This is a great old, salesman sample of a commercial drag saw. It works! It looks to be 19th
Category

Antique 19th Century American More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Metal

Salesman’s Sample Edwardain Leather Hat Box and Hats, Drew and Sons Trunk Makers
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Salesman’s sample Edwardian leather hat box and hats, drew and sons trunk makers This is a
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Trunks and Luggage

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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.