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Antique English Table Drop Leaf Gateleg Super Petite Barley Twist Oak Carved Top
Located in Tyler, TX
top~~barley twist legs~~c. 1920s .
Always in high demand~~rare salesman sample size.
Solid and
Category
Vintage 1920s English Edwardian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Oak
Antique English Table Drop Leaf Gateleg Super Petite Barley Twist Oak Carved Top
Located in Tyler, TX
top~~barley twist legs~~c. 1920s
Always in high demand~~rare salesman sample size.
Solid and
Category
Vintage 1920s English Edwardian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Oak
Miniature 19th Century Mahogany Bowfronted Chest
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
showcase
their talents, or whether it was made as a travelling salesman
sample piece, which is where a
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Models and Miniatures
Materials
Mahogany
Miniature Pine Irish Open Rack Dresser
Located in Baltimore, MD
commercial salesman’s sample, I believe this is the work of a local village craftsman showing his neighbours
Category
Early 20th Century Irish Models and Miniatures
Materials
Pine
19th Century Mahogany Miniature Tripod Table
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
made as a travelling salesman's sample piece
of furniture which would have been used to display to
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Dessert Tables and Tilt-top T...
Materials
Mahogany
French Miniature Oak Commode Table Top from the Early 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
was probably a salesman sample. This French oak miniature commode, circa 1800-1820 would be wonderful
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Brass
Georgian 18th Century Mahogany Miniature Bookcase
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
showcase
their talents, or whether it was made as a travelling salesman
sample piece, which is where the
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Models and Miniatures
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Georgian Model of a Mahogany Stairway, c. 1840
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
designing or patenting proposed structures, as well as salesman’s samples. Extant forms include spiral
Category
Antique 19th Century English Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
Rare 19th Century Victorian Mahogany Miniature Shop Counter
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
whether
they were made as travelling salesman's sample pieces, which
is when a few articles were made as
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Models and Miniatures
Materials
Mahogany
Petite 1860s French Empire Style Walnut and Marble Drop-Front Secretary
Located in Atlanta, GA
death of the Emperor Napoleon Ier. This item, which was either a child's piece or a salesman sample
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Night Stands
Materials
Marble
Georgian Miniature Mahogany Sideboard
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
something to showcase their talents, or whether
they were made as travelling salesman's sample pieces
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Models and Miniatures
Materials
Mahogany
The Great East River Suspension Bridge. : Connecting the Cities of New York...
Located in New York, NY
stock at the time. Likely a Paris France based salesman sample copy.
The Great East River Suspension
Category
19th Century American Realist Prints and Multiples
Materials
Lithograph
Regency Mahogany and Satinwood Miniature Chest of Drawers
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
travelling salesman
sample piece, which is when a few articles were made as
scale models in advance of a
Category
Antique 19th Century English Regency Models and Miniatures
Materials
Mahogany, Maple, Satinwood
Continental Mahogany
Satinwood Parquetry Miniature Chest of Drawers circa 1740
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning and very rare circa 1750 salesman sample chest of
Category
Antique 1740s English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood
Miniature Dolls House Asprey 1890 London Burr Walnut George II Bureau Bookcase
By Charles
George Asprey, Asprey International Limited, Asprey
Garrard Limited
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Victorian, circa 1890 burr walnut miniature dolls house or salesman sample George II bureau bookcase with 35
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Walnut
20th Century Miniature Chesterfield Leather Sofa, circa 1920
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
travelling salesman’s sample. In essence they are the identical twin of their larger grown up counterparts
Category
Early 20th Century European Sofas
Materials
Leather
Vintage 20th Century Extremely Rare Miniature Chesterfield Sofa, circa 1950
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
salesman’s sample. In essence they are the identical twin of their larger grown up counterparts, being made
Category
20th Century Sofas
Materials
Leather
Satinwood Bowfronted Miniature Chest of Drawers
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
salesmans sample piece, which is when a few items were produced as scale models but a well established
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Models and Miniatures
Materials
Satinwood
Georgian Mahogany Miniature Linen Press
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
as a travelling salesmans sample piece, which is when a few articles were made as scale models in
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Models and Miniatures
Materials
Mahogany
Miniature English Antique Mahogany Secretary Bookcase ca. 1800
Located in Shippensburg, PA
bookcase, the example was probably a salesman's sample showcasing the high-grade of cabinet work available
Category
Antique 19th Century English George III Bookcases
Materials
Brass
MINATURE 1615 DATED CARVED COFFER SIX PLANK CHEST DOLLS HOUSE ANTiQUE FURNITURE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
delightful, it really looks amazing, I think its dolls house and not salesman sample as it has a cup and
Category
Antique 1610s English Charles II Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Salesman Sample Shoes for Women
Located in Surrey, BC
A carry in salesman sample for women's shoes. This item is in original finish with original
Category
Early 20th Century Canadian Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
1880s Salesman Sample of Victorian Armoire
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1880s salesman sample of Victorian armoire.
Category
Antique 1880s Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
1800s Railway Car Salesman Sample
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a nicely detailed Clerestory Parlor Railway Car salesman sample. It was created for the
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Mini Salesman
s Sample Articulated Medical Table
By Hebbar
Located in Peekskill, NY
We love salesman's samples. The proportions and details are just are just like the real thing. Just
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Models and Miniatures
Materials
Stainless Steel
French Table Top Salesman Sample Chest
Located in Tampa, FL
A charming and rare late 19th century tabletop, salesman sample chest, likely French though
Category
Antique 1880s French Models and Miniatures
Materials
Marble
EC Brown
Co. Salesman Sample Coffin, Circa 1900
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
EC Brown & Co. Salesman Sample Coffin, Circa 1900
A rare EC Brown & Co. Salesman Sample Coffin
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Brass
Late 18th Century French Salesman Sample Chest with Inlay
Located in Tampa, FL
A late 18th century salesman sample, Fruitwood bow front three drawer chest from France. Marquetry
Category
Antique 19th Century French Models and Miniatures
Materials
Fruitwood
Antique Victorian Pine Miniature Salesman Sample Vanity Dresser Cabinet Mirror
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique 19th century Victorian salesman sample miniature pine mirrored dresser with one drawer over
Category
Antique 19th Century Victorian Models and Miniatures
Materials
Mirror, Pine
Machine Age Art Deco Storage Tank Salesman
s Sample
By Studio Art Deco
Located in Cincinnati, OH
platform base, looks to be some sort of salesman's sample or design study. Would be a perfect item for your
Category
Mid-20th Century American Machine Age Models and Miniatures
Materials
Aluminum
Miniature Salesman Sample 19th Century American Dry Sink Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Miniature salesman sample 19th century American dry sink cabinet. Item features solid wood
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American Primitive Cabinets
Salesman Sample Old Hickory Settee W/ Original Woven Seat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful handmade hickory salesman sample or child's toy settee. This amazing and sturdy settee
Category
Vintage 1930s American Adirondack Toys
Materials
Twig
Miniature or Salesman
s Sample Windsor Armchair in Green Paint
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Miniature or salesman's sample Windsor armchair in green paint. Stamped on the underside Riverbend
Category
Vintage 1970s American American Colonial Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood, Paint
Miniature Salesman
s Sample Cottage Kitchen Cupboard American, Circa 1850
Located in Incline Village, NV
their original and extensive stenciling (see images); so unusual for a salesman sample model to have
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Toys
Materials
Wood
Extremely Rare Brunswick Balke Collender Co. Salesman Sample Tavern Bar
Located in Buffalo, NY
Extremely rare Salesman sample Tavern/ bar by Brunswick, Balke Collender. Scale model of bar
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Architectural Models
Materials
Metal, Stainless Steel
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 Horse-Drawn Coach Model or Salesman’s Sample
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A large model Coach in very good condition and working well, possibly a salesman’s sample or
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Edwardian Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
Boatyard Salesman
s Sample Grand Banks Dory Model, circa 1940s
Located in Nantucket, MA
Early vintage Boatyard Salesman's sample Grand Banks Dory Model from the Newfoundland Outports
Category
Mid-20th Century Canadian Folk Art Nautical Objects
Materials
Wood
Vintage Salesman Sample / Miniature Queen Anne-Style English Arm Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Miniature Queen Anne-style captain's / armchair, likely crafted as a Salesman Sample to advertise
Category
Vintage 1950s English Queen Anne Models and Miniatures
Materials
Cherry
Vintage Paul Frankl Rattan Salesman Sample Miniature Furniture Set
Located in Atlanta, GA
an air of World War II era tropical style. The salesman sample consists of a three piece sofa, one
Category
1950s American Curiosities
American Salesman’s Sample 1950s Cordon Leather Bomber Jacket
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
American salesman’s sample cordon leather bomber jacket
This is a charming piece dating from the
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Classical Signs
Small English 19th Century Gate Leg Drop Leaf Oak Table Salesman Sample
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Rare small Victorian oak salesman sample Gate leg table. Boasting a marvelous top with two drop
Category
Vintage 1910s English Victorian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Oak
Fine Antique English Mahogany Salesman
s Sample Bow-Front Chest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very well crafted antique salesman’s sample with handsome wood, dove-tailed drawers and fine
Category
Antique 19th Century Georgian Models and Miniatures
Materials
Brass
Miniature Salesman
s Sample Ironing Board and Iron, American, circa 1920
Located in Incline Village, NV
Salesman sample circa 1920 miniature ironing board accompanied by a hand painted metal iron, are
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
Miniature Salesman
s Sample Victorian Chest of Drawers, American
Located in Incline Village, NV
This late 19th century miniature 5-drawer dresser was likely used as a salesman sample by an
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
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
John Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern Salesman Sample or Child
s Sofa, 1956
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
An extremely rare Mid-Century Modern salesman sample or child's sofa by John Widdicomb. It was
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
English 19th Century Victorian Miniature Mahogany Cabinet or Salesman
s Sample
Located in Hudson, NY
This well formed cabinet circa 1870 was made either as a child's toy or salesman's sample cabinet
Category
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Models and Miniatures
Materials
Mahogany
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
Salesmans Sample of Western Saddle
Located in Peekskill, NY
This nicely detailed Leather and suede saddle is only 9 inches long. Its all hand-stitched and decorated. It comes with the iron display stand.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Models and Miniatures
Paul Frankl Salesman Sample Miniature Rattan Furniture, circa 1950
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Paul Frankl salesman sample rattan furniture circa 1950 vintage miniature Florida room chair sofa
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Steel
Rare Victorian Small Salesman Sample Famboo Gatele Folding Table Side Table Size
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
salesman sample gateleg table with famboo frame
This is a rare little piece, it is as mentioned a
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Walnut
Working Antique Folding Ladder Salesman Samples
Located in Rochester, NY
Antique salesman models of folding step ladders. Handmade, early 20th century. Measures: Tallest is
Category
Early 20th Century North American Architectural Models
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century "Easi-Bild" Lawn Glider Salesman Sample with Full Size Pattern Book
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Miniature Easi-Bild lawn glider (likely a Salesman Sample advertising the sale of the instructional
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
19th Century Miniature Salesman Sample Trunk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19th century small trunk would be great for a doll or teddy bear collection. It has a Industrial look with natural tin over wood and wood slated sides and top. It is signed Eagl...
Category
20th Century American Other More Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Very Rare Large Victorian Hand Carved Salesman Sample Skiff Boat American C 1865
Located in Incline Village, NV
Very rare large size salesman sample skiff boat, circa 1865; hand carved out of a single piece of
Category
Antique 1860s American Folk Art Nautical Objects
Materials
Wood
Salesman Sample Old Hickory Settee and Chair
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fun little shelf height hickory settee and side chair are in Fine condition and retain a fantastic old surface. Sold as a two-piece set.
Great for a doll or teddy bear collector.
Category
Vintage 1920s American Folk Art More Folk Art
Materials
Hickory
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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.
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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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