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American Salesman Sample Chest
Located in Tampa, FL
This wonderful salesman sample is American from the 1800s. It has four drawers, bone columns and a
Category
Antique Early 1800s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bone, Wood
Salesman Sample Wrought Iron Bed Frame
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Salesman sample wrought iron bed frame made by Simmons Mfg. Simmons was established in Winnipeg
Category
Early 20th Century Canadian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wrought Iron
French Salesman's Sample Of A Chest
Located in Tampa, FL
A turn of the century French salesman's sample of a chest in the bamboo style with a marble top
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Models and Miniatures
Materials
Marble
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
Leather Wing Chair Salesman's Sample
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A tall backed salesman's sample wing chair with tall arms in olive/brown leather with brass nail
Category
Early 20th Century Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Vintage Salesman Sample Tire Vulcanizing Machine
Located in Dekalb, IL
Vintage tire manufacturing and repair machine salesman sample.
This piece would have been shopped
Category
Mid-20th Century American Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
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
Category
Antique 19th Century English Neoclassical Models and Miniatures
Materials
Mahogany
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
Machine Age Salesman Sample or Childs Spring Chair
By lloyd manufacturing co.
Located in Ferndale, MI
Moderne Art Deco era salesman sample or childs chair . Recovered in supple leather . Chrome frame
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Salesman Sample Bauhaus Three Legged Stool
Located in Hanover, MA
Interesting and unusual miniature Bauhaus 3-leg stool, possibly a salesman's sample or maquette
Category
Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Models and Miniatures
Materials
Brass, Nickel
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
Category
Antique 1880s English Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ivory, Wood
Vintage Salesman's Sample Picnic Table c.1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
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
Antique Empire Salesman Sample Chest of Drawers
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Antique Empire mahogany and birch salesman sample chest of drawers, circa 1820. With a rectangular
Category
Antique 1820s European Empire End Tables
Materials
Ormolu
Antique Victorian Iron & Brass Salesman Sample Doll Dog Bed Miniature 32"
Located in Dayton, OH
An antique Victorian Salesman Sample bed frame. Made from iron with brass toppers.
Antique
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Toys and Dolls
Materials
Brass, Iron
Rustic Old Hickory Miniature Salesman's Sample Living Room Set
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 3 American Rustic Old Hickory (1930s) miniature salesman's sample salon set with woven seat
Category
20th Century American Rustic Living Room Sets
Materials
Wood
American Salesman Sample Late 19th C. Wooden Hay Wagon
Located in Incline Village, NV
SALESMAN SAMPLE: Late 19th C. American (4) wheeled hand carved all wooden horse drawn hay wagon, in
Category
Antique 1890s American Folk Art Toys
Materials
Wood
Federal Style Mahogany Miniature Chest of Drawers Possible Salesman Sample
Located in San Francisco, CA
Federal Style Mahogany Miniature Chest of Drawers
Possible Salesman Sample
Circa 1900
Category
Antique Early 1900s Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Edwardian Salesman’s Sample Hat Box by Drew and Sons Trunk Makers
Located in Chillerton, 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
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
Category
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Mahogany
H 10 in W 15 in D 7.75 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Small Salesman Sample White Bentwood Dresser & Mirror
Located in Philadelphia, PA
30" H Antique Arts & Crafts Salesman Sample Small Bentwood Painted Dresser & Mirror. Item features
Category
Antique Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Dressers
Materials
Wood
H 30.5 in W 18.25 in D 9 in
American 4 Drawer Antique Salesman's Sample Cherry Veneered Chest
Located in Morristown, NJ
. This attractive salesman sample is characterful with a lovely deep aged cherry color. This is one of
Category
Antique 19th Century American Sheraton Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood, Cherry
Vintage Salesman's Sample Canvas Camping Tent c.1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
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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
Antique Leather Wardrobe Travel Trunk Salesman Sample
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A rare antique leather and wood ribbed wardrobe travel trunk salesman sample with beautifully
Category
Early 20th Century European Hollywood Regency Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
Pair of English Regency Carved Hardwood Salesman Samples/Models of Leather Boots
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of English Regency carved hardwood Salesman samples/models of leather boots.
England, Circa
Category
Antique 19th Century English Regency Models and Miniatures
Materials
Hardwood
H 3.25 in W 6 in D 1.25 in
American Salesman Sample Late 19th Century Wooden Flat Bed Cargo Wagon
Located in Incline Village, NV
Salesman Sample : Late 19th century. American (4) wheeled hand carved all wooden horse drawn flat
Category
Antique 1890s American Folk Art Toys
Materials
Wood
Vtg Maitland Smith Chippendale Parquetry Salesman Sample Jewelry-Keepsake Chest
By Maitland Smith
Located in Southampton, NJ
A rare and early salesman sample chest of drawers that is perfect for jewelry and keepsakes. In the
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 18 in W 19 in D 10 in
Salesman's Sample French Louis XV Wall Mounted Vitrine Display Cabinet
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous salesman's sample vitrine, or something that could easily be used as a small
Category
Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Cabinets
Materials
Bronze
Antique Dollys Favorite Cast Iron Childs Salesman Sample Stove by Favorite Stove
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Dolly's Favorite Cast Iron Childs Salesman Sample Stove by Favorite Stove & Range Co
Category
Antique Early 1900s Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Iron
H 36.5 in W 18.75 in D 11 in
19th Victorian Small Salesman Sample Gateleg Folding Side Table
Located in Miami, FL
rare little piece, it is as mentioned a salesman sample, if you’re not familiar basically in the
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Side Tables
Materials
Walnut
Paul Frankl Style Salesman Sample Miniature Rattan Livingroom Set, 1950
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Living set of Paul Frankl-style miniature rattan Salesman sample dollhouse furniture from 1950
Category
Vintage 1950s American Toys and Dolls
Materials
Rattan
Miniature Salesman's Sample Victorian Bureau Chest, American, circa 1890
Located in Incline Village, NV
used as a salesman's sample by an itinerant sales person who traveled the countryside promoting his
Category
Antique 1890s American Victorian Toys
Materials
Oak
Antique Small Salesman Sample Mahogany Drop Leaf Gate Leg Queen Anne Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique small salesman sample mahogany drop leaf gate leg queen anne table. Item features unique
Category
Early 20th Century English Queen Anne Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Mahogany
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
1930s Moorman Farm Feeds Cast Iron Anatomical Pig Salesman Sample Figure
Located in Lancaster, PA
traveling salesman’s sample in the 1930s. Designed to open on a central hinge, the interior reveals a
Category
Vintage 1930s American Industrial Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
French 19th Century Salesman Sample Miniature Slant Front Secretary with Mirrors
Located in Atlanta, GA
salesman sample and nice patina, this 19th century French miniature secretary will be a lovely decorative
Category
Antique 19th Century French Models and Miniatures
Materials
Mirror, Wood
H 33 in W 20.75 in D 10.75 in
Miniature Antique English Apprentice Model Salesman Sample Drop-Front Bureau
Located in Forney, TX
something to showcase their talents, or whether it was made as a travelling salesman sample piece, which is
Category
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Brass
H 12.5 in W 13 in D 6.5 in
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
Rare English Queen Anne Antique Miniature Salesman Sample Tilt-Top Table
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A RARE AND FINE QUEEN ANNE MAHOGANY MINIATURE SALESMAN'S SAMPLE TILT-TOP CANDLESTAND
England, circa
Category
Antique 18th Century English Queen Anne Models and Miniatures
Materials
Mahogany
H 12.5 in W 11.88 in D 11.88 in
Rare Salesman Sample Mini Rattan Sofa Chairs Livingroom Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rare Salesman Sample Mini Rattan living room set featuring 4 Paul Frankl inspired chairs and a sofa
Category
Vintage 1950s American Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Rattan
Pair of Salterini Iron Peacock Salesman Sample Chairs
By John Salterini
Located in Rio Vista, CA
diminutive set of doll size chairs were made as sales samples featuring intricate iron work. Impressive
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls
Materials
Iron
Scale Model Dropleaf Table Salesman Sample c. 1900
Located in Fraser, MI
Representational scale model drop-leaf table.
Plank construction on hinges, turned legs. with plywood crossmembers,
in cherrywood finish.
One plywood crossmember is missing.
Category
Antique Early 1900s Models and Miniatures
Materials
Cherry
Rare Half Moon Salesman Sample Rattan Sofa and Lounge Chair and Rocking Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rare Salesman Sample Mini Rattan livingroom set featuring a Paul Frankl style lounge chair, rocking
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Rattan
Miniature Salesman's Sample French Louis XV Inlaid Jewelery Box
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous saleman's sample that can be used as a jewelery box. The workmanship is
Category
Vintage 1950s French Louis XV Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Brass
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
9" Emeco 1006 Miniature Salesman Sample Aluminum Chair Scultpure
By Emeco
Located in Van Nuys, CA
The Miniature Emeco model 1006 aluminum miniature chair sculpture salesmen sample is a detailed and
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Aluminum
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
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
Art Deco Salesman's Suitcases
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
This is an art piece created from vintage salesman sample suitcases. The texture is amazing and
Category
Mid-20th Century Decorative Art
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
20th Century French Mission Toys
Materials
Wicker
Anglo-Irish Model / Sample Mahogany Chest
By J. Dooly & Son 1
Located in Wilson, NC
Anglo-Irish model mahogany chest. A salesman’s sample to showcase the piece before it was made to
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Irish Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Late 19th Century Victorian Set of Ten Sales Samples Eye Glasses and Pince Nez
Located in Haarlem, NL
Very pretty Victorian set of shop or salesman sample glasses sewn on a cardboard and velvet panel
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Brass, Iron
H 26.38 in W 7.09 in D 0.6 in
English Tabletop Nautical Fireplace Tool Set
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Brass English tabletop nautical fireplace tool set. I assume this was a salesman's sample.
Category
Vintage 1930s English Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Miniature Salesman's Leather Tufted Club Chair
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A classic form club chair Salesman's sample in a mottled brown leather with button tufted shaped
Category
Early 20th Century Georgian Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Turn of the Century Metal Bowler
Located in Riverdale, NY
Turn of the Century Metal Bowler of molded sheet metal, possibly a salesmans sample or display item
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Antiquities
Materials
Metal
Miniature bow back Windsor armchair by the Riverbend Chair Co.
Located in Kenilworth, IL
a salesman's sample.
Stamped on the underside: Riverbend Chair Co, West Chester, OH
West Chester
Category
20th Century American Rustic Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Vintage Miniature Chippendale Bombay Chest of Drawers
By B. Altman and Company 1
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
proportions. Original brass hardware. Most likely a salesman's sample. Made in Spain for B. Altman. Retains
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Dutch Table Top Secretary
Located in Tampa, FL
A miniature Dutch table top secretary, a salesman sample chest. It is very early 19th century could
Category
Antique 1890s Dutch Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Vintage Clavier Piano Action Model
Located in Brooklyn, NY
instructional magazine originating in 1962, likely designed this action model as a salesman sample / store
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Musical Instruments
Materials
Wood
Aluminum and Brass Jeep
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Studio aluminum and brass Jeep. Looks like a salesman sample in a car dealership. We were told an
Category
1990s American Industrial Mounted Objects
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Collection of Seven 19thc Miniature Irons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
were probably like salesman samples or children's.
largest miniature sat iron measures - 4.2 inches
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Adirondack Toys
Materials
Iron
Victorian Miniature Mahogany Centre Table
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
as “salesman’s sample pieces” which was when scale models of a workshop's output were made in advance
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Models and Miniatures
Materials
Mahogany
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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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