Small-scale versions of cabinet furniture, sometimes made by apprentice craftsmen to demonstrate their technical skills. More commonly, such pieces were made by skilled tradesmen and taken around country districts by journeymen or commercial travellers, so customers could order household furniture from these samples. Miniature furniture pieces, often made for children, are frequently described as apprentice pieces. They are now highly sought after, but, buyer beware, the market abounds with many imported and locally produced 'apprentice pieces' of more recent manufacture.

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Early bow fronted apprentice type chest of drawers 4 drawers to…

Antique Bow-Fronted 4-Drawer Apprentice Chest - Small Size

Early bow fronted apprentice type chest of drawers 4 drawers to chest, height 26 cm, width 24 cm

A miniature four drawer filing chest, oak with metal fittings,…

Miniature Oak Filing Chest with Four Drawers

A miniature four drawer filing chest, oak with metal fittings, 29 cm high, 37 cm wide, 40 cm deep

Oak chest of four drawers brass handles, small proportions…

Small Oak Chest with Brass Handles

Oak chest of four drawers brass handles, small proportions possibly apprentice piece 53 cm high, 51 cm wide, 26 cm deep

Victorian mahogany three drawer miniature chest

Victorian Mahogany Miniature Chest with 3 Drawers

Victorian mahogany three drawer miniature chest

Miniature chest of drawers, Danish import, mahogany and pine,…

Danish Miniature Mahogany Chest with Bone Handles

Miniature chest of drawers, Danish import, mahogany and pine, five drawer with bone handles, height 13 cm

A 19th century miniature two drawer chest, signed illegibly to…

Miniature Two-Drawer Chest, 19th Century

A 19th century miniature two drawer chest, signed illegibly to side of draw, 38 cm high, 30 cm wide, 25 cm deep

A miniature English 'Spice' chest with antique dealers…

Antique Miniature Spice Chest with Dealers Association Stick

A miniature English 'Spice' chest with antique dealers association stick, approx 14.5 cm high, 18 cm wide, 8.5 cm deep

Miniature oak flat front chest with 3 drawers on shaped apron…

Miniature Oak Chest with Shaped Base and 3 Drawers

Miniature oak flat front chest with 3 drawers on shaped apron base, 29 cm width

A miniature chest of five drawers, stained pine, early 20th…

Early 20th Century Miniature Pine Chest with Five Drawers

A miniature chest of five drawers, stained pine, early 20th century, 27 cm high, 36 cm wide, 19 cm deep

An American oak three drawer miniature chest with ring pull…

Late 19th Century American Oak Miniature Chest

An American oak three drawer miniature chest with ring pull handles, late 19th century, 46 cm high, 28 cm wide 54 cm deep

A miniature four drawer chest, stained pine, early 20th century,…

Early 20th Century Miniature Pine Chest with Four Drawers

A miniature four drawer chest, stained pine, early 20th century, 36 cm high

Early 20th century apprentice chest of drawers, of rectangular…

Apprentice Chest of Drawers

Early 20th century apprentice chest of drawers, of rectangular form, set with four drawers, height 16 cm and width 15 cm

Antique salesman's sample chest of drawers width 15 cm, depth 8…

Miniature Antique Chest of Drawers

Antique salesman's sample chest of drawers width 15 cm, depth 8 cm, height 13 cm.

An antique Victorian pine apprentice chest of four drawers,…

Victorian Pine Apprentice Chest with Pigeon Holes

An antique Victorian pine apprentice chest of four drawers, height 32 cm, width 30.5 cm, depth 22 cm three drawers are fitted with pigeon holes

Miniature cedar and pine four drawer apprentice style chest

Miniature Cedar and Pine 4-Drawer Chest

Miniature cedar and pine four drawer apprentice style chest

A miniature oak chest of 2 short and 2 long drawers with white…

Miniature Oak Chest with Glass Handles

A miniature oak chest of 2 short and 2 long drawers with white opaque glass handles, 34 cm width

Victorian mahogany miniature chest, flat front with five drawers

Victorian Miniature Mahogany Chest with 5 Drawers

Victorian mahogany miniature chest, flat front with five drawers

An Australian miniature four drawer chest with green painted…

Green Painted Miniature Australian Chest, Early 20th Century

An Australian miniature four drawer chest with green painted finish, early 20th century, 29 cm high, 30 cm wide, 16 cm deep

A miniature chest of three drawers, cedar, pine and hardwood,…

Miniature Cedar, Pine and Hardwood Chest of Drawers

A miniature chest of three drawers, cedar, pine and hardwood, early 20th century 23 cm high, 25 cm wide, 17 cm deep

A miniature three drawer chest, kauri pine and gilt metal, late…

Miniature Kauri Pine and Gilt Metal Chest

A miniature three drawer chest, kauri pine and gilt metal, late 19th century 34 cm high, 24 cm wide, 13 cm deep

An antique timber apprentice chest, 19th century, with an…

19th Century Timber Apprentice Chest

An antique timber apprentice chest, 19th century, with an extended top above two short drawers and two long drawers with pairs of turned handles, upon an extended base, height 40.5 cm, width 37.5 cm, depth 24 cm

A miniature four drawer chest, Australian cedar, 20th century,…

Miniature Cedar Chest with Four Drawers

A miniature four drawer chest, Australian cedar, 20th century, 27 cm high

Oak chest of four drawers brass handles, small proportions…

Small Oak Chest with Brass Handles

Oak chest of four drawers brass handles, small proportions possibly apprentice piece 53 cm high, 51 cm wide, 26 cm deep

A Mahogany apprentice chest of two drawers opening to reveal…

Mahogany Apprentice Chest with Secret Drawers

A Mahogany apprentice chest of two drawers opening to reveal four drawers. 15 x 19 x 14 cm

A small cedar apprentice chest, late 19 th century;23.5 cm high,…

Late 19th Century Cedar Apprentice Chest

A small cedar apprentice chest, late 19 th century;23.5 cm high, 19 cm wide, 10 cm deep

An antique Australian cedar three drawer miniature chest with…

19th Century Australian Cedar Miniature Chest with Porcelain Knobs

An antique Australian cedar three drawer miniature chest with porcelain knobs, late 19th century, 36 cm high, 36 cm wide, 28 cm deep

An Australian folk art miniature chest of four drawers, cedar…

Depression Era Australian Folk Art Miniature Chest

An Australian folk art miniature chest of four drawers, cedar and pine with porcelain knobs, 1890s depression era, 35 cm high, 34 cm wide, 18 cm deep

A miniature chest of 5 drawers, stained pine with brass knobs,…

19th Century Stained Pine Miniature Chest with Brass Knobs

A miniature chest of 5 drawers, stained pine with brass knobs, 19th century, 28 cm high

An apprentice chest of five drawers with lift top compartment,…

19th Century Mahogany and Walnut Apprentice Chest

An apprentice chest of five drawers with lift top compartment, mahogany and walnut, 19th century, 26 cm high, 21 cm wide, 11 cm deep

An Australian apprentice chest, stained red pine, circa 1900,…

Australian Apprentice Chest, 1900

An Australian apprentice chest, stained red pine, circa 1900, top to drawers fitted with compartments, 35.5 cm high, 29 cm wide, 19 cm deep. Provenance: The Rodney Pemberton Collection

A miniature chest of 4 drawers, Australian cedar, circa 1900 A…

Australian Cedar Miniature Chest with A.I.F. Engraving

A miniature chest of 4 drawers, Australian cedar, circa 1900 A miniature chest of 4 drawers, Australian cedar, circa 1916 engraved with A.I.F. serial number on back 'V 890468, Norris' 27 cm high, 22 cm wide, 19 cm deep

A miniature chest of 20 drawers, stained pine, drawers fitted…

Antique Miniature Chest with 20 Drawers

A miniature chest of 20 drawers, stained pine, drawers fitted with various compartments, circa 1900 57 cm high, 31 cm wide, 17 cm deep

Antique four drawer apprentice chest, height 33 cm, width 30 cm,…

Antique Four Drawer Apprentice Chest

Antique four drawer apprentice chest, height 33 cm, width 30 cm, depth 23 cm

A five drawer miniature chest, Baltic pine, South Australian…

19th Century South Australian Baltic Pine Miniature Chest

A five drawer miniature chest, Baltic pine, South Australian origin, 19th century, 43 cm high, 33 cm wide, 27 cm deep

An Australian Depression era miniature chest, circa 1920s, pine…

Australian Miniature Chest, 1920s

An Australian Depression era miniature chest, circa 1920s, pine packing case carcass with original finish, 51 cm high, 36 cm wide, 24 cm deep. Provenance: The Rodney Pemberton Collection

A mahogany four drawer apprentice chest on bracket feet.

Mahogany 4-Drawer Apprentice Chest on Bracket Feet

A mahogany four drawer apprentice chest on bracket feet.

A kauri apprentice chest, two half drawers over three full…

Kauri Apprentice Chest with Bun Feet and Decorative Corbels

A kauri apprentice chest, two half drawers over three full width drawers, small decorative corbels, on bun feet. 45 cm x 33 cm x 44 cm

Silky oak apprentice chest having four drawers, bobbin turned…

Silky Oak Apprentice Chest with Bobbin-Turned Handles

Silky oak apprentice chest having four drawers, bobbin turned handles on four ball feet. Condition good, minor wear consistant with age. Dimensions 41 x 37.5 x 16 cm

Apprentice chest late Victorian, flame mahogany, two door, on…

Late Victorian Mahogany Apprentice Chest

Apprentice chest late Victorian, flame mahogany, two door, on bun feet, height 49 cm, length 52 cm, depth 37 cm

Antique salesman's sample chest of drawers width 19 cm, depth…

Miniature Antique Chest of Drawers

Antique salesman's sample chest of drawers width 19 cm, depth 10.5 cm, height 15 cm.

Vintage cedar apprentice chest of drawers, 4 drawers, (damage…

Vintage Cedar Chest with 4 Drawers and Damaged Handles

Vintage cedar apprentice chest of drawers, 4 drawers, (damage to 3 draw pull handles), (height 40 cm, width 34 cm, depth 18 cm).

An antique Australian folk art miniature chest, cedar and pine…

Antique Australian Folk Art Miniature Chest

An antique Australian folk art miniature chest, cedar and pine circa 1890 41 cm high, 42 cm wide, 18 cm deep

An Australian miniature chest of eight drawers, blackwood,…

Australian Miniature Chest of Drawers, 1900

An Australian miniature chest of eight drawers, blackwood, mountain ash, cedar and pine, circa 1900, 32 cm high, 35 cm wide, 30 cm deep. Provenance: The Rodney Pemberton Collection

An unusual Australian miniature chest of 23 drawers, cedar and…

Miniature Australian Depression-Era Chest with 23 Drawers

An unusual Australian miniature chest of 23 drawers, cedar and pine, 1890s depression era, 79 cm high, 45 cm wide, 27 cm deep. Provenance: The Rodney Pemberton Collection

An Australian depression era miniature chest made from packing…

Depression-era Miniature Chest from Australia

An Australian depression era miniature chest made from packing crates and Johnson Brothers Talcum Powder tins, circa 1930s 24 cm high, 30 cm wide, 15 cm deep

Walnut & oak apprentice chest comprising two small drawers &…

Apprentice Chest with Five Drawers

Walnut & oak apprentice chest comprising two small drawers & three large drawers on cabriole legs, retailed for C. Ford & Co Ltd, Lymington. Condition good, minor wear, good patina. Height 29 cm

Late 19th century New Zealand Colonial kauri miniature Scotch…

Colonial Kauri Miniature Scotch Chest with Secret Drawer

Late 19th century New Zealand Colonial kauri miniature Scotch chest with long secret drawer, two deep and two short drawers, and three long drawers beneath

Late 19th century New Zealand apprentice chest mahogany frame…

Mahogany Apprentice Chest with Kauri Facias

Late 19th century New Zealand apprentice chest mahogany frame with two short and three long drawer with mottled kauri facias.

Victorian apprentice chest of drawers with 2 short and 3 long…

Victorian 5-Drawer Chest of Drawers

Victorian apprentice chest of drawers with 2 short and 3 long drawers, 49.5 cm wide, 33.5 cm deep, 53 cm high

An antique four drawer apprentice chest, kauri and Baltic pine…

An antique four drawer apprentice chest, kauri and Baltic pine with cedar trim, South Australian origin, 19th century, 38 cm high, 35 cm wide, 20 cm deep

A fine Japanese miniature gold lacquer chest, four drawer…

Japanese Gold Lacquer Miniature Chest with Contents

A fine Japanese miniature gold lacquer chest, four drawer configuration, decorated with Manchurian cranes, with miscellaneous contents. 7.5 cm x 6 cm x 6.5 cm. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection.

Apprentice chest Victorian five drawers, carved Corbell…

Victorian Carved Chest with BADA Sticker, Veneer Damage (a/f)

Apprentice chest Victorian five drawers, carved Corbell decoration, with British antique Dealers Association sticker, a/f some veneer damage, height 34 cm, width 40 cm, depth 24 cm

Antique cedar apprentice chest of drawers with 4 graduated…

Antique Cedar Apprentice Chest with 4 Drawers

Antique cedar apprentice chest of drawers with 4 graduated drawers, 38 cm wide, 27 cm deep, 48 cm high

An apprentice chest, painted wood grain on pine, South…

19th Century South Australian Pine Apprentice Chest

An apprentice chest, painted wood grain on pine, South Australian, 19th century, 60 cm high, 40 cm wide, 26 cm deep, Provenance, The Rodney Pemberton Collection

Antique apprentice chest of drawers, 33 cm x 20 cm, 40 cm high…

Antique Apprentice Chest of Drawers

Antique apprentice chest of drawers, 33 cm x 20 cm, 40 cm high approx.

Mid 19th century apprentice mahogany chest of drawers (or shop…

Antique Miniature Mahogany Chest of Drawers for Restoration

Mid 19th century apprentice mahogany chest of drawers (or shop / salesman sample), with 2 short and 3 long drawers, 29.5 cm wide, 20.5 cm deep, 31 cm high, for restoration

An Australian miniature chest of 9 drawers, cedar and pine,…

Australian Miniature Cedar Chest with 9 Drawers

An Australian miniature chest of 9 drawers, cedar and pine, late 19th century, 46 cm high, 65.5 cm wide, 24 cm deep

An unusual 11 drawer miniature chest with turned columns,…

11-Drawer Miniature Chest with Turned Columns, 1890s

An unusual 11 drawer miniature chest with turned columns, stained pine and packing crate, 1890s depression era 43 cm high, 56 cm wide, 30 cm deep

A miniature chest of drawers, pine with crackled pink painted…

Pink Crackled Pine Miniature Chest of Drawers, 1890 Australian

A miniature chest of drawers, pine with crackled pink painted finish, Australian, circa 1890 40 cm high, 49 cm wide, 19 cm deep

Georgian style apprentice chest of drawers, late 19th century,…

Late 19th Century Georgian Style Miniature Chest

Georgian style apprentice chest of drawers, late 19th century, miniature chest with rectangular top above three short and three long drawers, all with bun handles, missing feet (A/F), height 33 cm width 44 cm depth 20 cm. Provenance: The Collection of…

A French apprentice oak three drawer chest. 30 cm high, 27 cm…

French Oak Three Drawer Chest, 30cm x 27cm

A French apprentice oak three drawer chest. 30 cm high, 27 cm wide.

An early 1900s kauri apprentice chest, the drawer fronts with…

Burr Totara Kauri Apprentice Chest on Plinth Base

An early 1900s kauri apprentice chest, the drawer fronts with burr totara veneer, raised on plinth base. 39 x 25 x 37 cm.

Antique apprentice chest of three drawers, width 25 cm, depth19.…

Antique Three-Drawer Apprentice Chest

Antique apprentice chest of three drawers, width 25 cm, depth19.5 cm, height 30 cm

Antique cedar apprentice chest of drawers 34 cm wide, 25 cm…

Antique Cedar Apprentice Chest - 34x25x36 cm

Antique cedar apprentice chest of drawers 34 cm wide, 25 cm deep, 36 cm high

An Australian apprentice chest, stained red pine, circa 1900,…

Red Pine Apprentice Chest, Australia, 1900

An Australian apprentice chest, stained red pine, circa 1900, top to drawers fitted with compartments, 35.5 cm high, 29 cm wide, 19 cm deep.. Provenance: The Rodney Pemberton collection

Victorian mahogany miniature chest of drawers 19th century with…

Victorian Mahogany Miniature Chest with Side Lock

Victorian mahogany miniature chest of drawers 19th century with five graduated drawers and a side lock

Australian cedar apprentice chest, well proportional miniature…

Australian cedar apprentice chest, well proportional miniature five drawer chest with pine back height 33 cm, width 28 cm, diameter 12 cm

A small cedar apprentice chest of draws, Australian, 19 th…

19th Century Australian Cedar Apprentice Chest of Drawers

A small cedar apprentice chest of draws, Australian, 19 th century;44 cm high, 44 cm wide, 24 cm deep

An inlaid apprentice sewing chest of 8 drawers, height 22 cm,…

8-Drawer Inlaid Sewing Chest - Compact and Elegant

An inlaid apprentice sewing chest of 8 drawers, height 22 cm, width 24 cm, depth 12 cm

An antique English mahogany apprentice chest with turned ebony…

An antique English mahogany apprentice chest with turned ebony handles inlaid with bone, 19th century, 32 cm high, 38 cm wide, 24 cm deep

Apprentice's chest, late 19th century cedar, four drawers with…

Apprentice's chest, late 19th century cedar, four drawers with Rondelle handles, and brass escutcheons, height 44 cm, width 44 cm, depth 24 cm

An Australian Art Deco apprentice chest, walnut veneer with…

Australian Art Deco Walnut Chest with Cedar Handles

An Australian Art Deco apprentice chest, walnut veneer with cedar handles and red pine secondary timbers, circa 1930s, 31 cm high, 26 cm wide, 23 cm deep

A Victorian flame mahogany apprentice chest of five drawers,…

Victorian Flame Mahogany Apprentice Chest

A Victorian flame mahogany apprentice chest of five drawers, height 38.5 cm, width 35.5 cm, depth 22.5 cm

Vintage apprentice chest of drawers, 29 cm x 18 cm, 28 cm high…

Vintage Apprentice Chest of Drawers

Vintage apprentice chest of drawers, 29 cm x 18 cm, 28 cm high approx.

Antique mahogany miniature serpentine front chest of drawers,…

Mahogany Miniature Serpentine Chest with Ivory Knobs

Antique mahogany miniature serpentine front chest of drawers, with turned ivory knobs, approx 28 cm wide, 32 cm high

Victorian burr walnut miniature chest late 19th century with a…

Victorian Burr Walnut Miniature Chest with Mirrored Door

Victorian burr walnut miniature chest late 19th century with a single mirrored door, enclosing seven shelves

Miniature mule chest, English oak with mahogany cross banding,…

Miniature Oak Mule Chest with Drawer, 19th Century

Miniature mule chest, English oak with mahogany cross banding, dove tail construction and drawer below, apprentice carpenter's scale model 19th century

An Australian red cedar & silky oak miniature chest of drawers,…

Miniature Chest of Drawers with Provenance

An Australian red cedar & silky oak miniature chest of drawers, circa 1910. Provenance: belonging to William Percy Wilkinson, hence by decent to his grandson bill Wilkinson, who bequeathed it to the current owner., note: W. P Wilkinson was one of the…

An apprentice chest, red pine, late 19th century. 38 cm high,…

19th Century Red Pine Apprentice Chest

An apprentice chest, red pine, late 19th century. 38 cm high, 40.5 cm wide, 27.5 cm deep

An apprentice chest of three drawers, walnut, pine and cedar…

19th Century Inlaid Chest of Drawers

An apprentice chest of three drawers, walnut, pine and cedar with mother of pearl inlaid handles, 19th century, 35 cm high, 30 cm wide, 19 cm deep

An unusual double sided miniature chest on swivel stand, cedar,…

Double-sided Cedar Miniature Chest on Swivel Stand

An unusual double sided miniature chest on swivel stand, cedar, Ballarat origin, 19th century pencil inscription under drawer 'James Reynolds, Late of Ballarat, June 13th, 1896. Footscray, Melbourne' 50 cm high, 45 cm wide, 33 cm deep

Miniature apprentice chest of drawers 35.5 cm x 25 cm, 41.5 cm…

Miniature Apprentice Chest of Drawers

Miniature apprentice chest of drawers 35.5 cm x 25 cm, 41.5 cm high approx.

A Continental flame mahogany six drawer apprentice chest, 64 cm…

Continental Flame Mahogany 6-Drawer Apprentice Chest

A Continental flame mahogany six drawer apprentice chest, 64 cm high, 47 cm wide.

Victorian Australian cedar apprentice chest having four drawer,…

Victorian Cedar Apprentice Chest with Four Drawers

Victorian Australian cedar apprentice chest having four drawer, with turned handles. Height 41 cm

An antique Australian apprentice chest of drawers, kauri pine.…

An antique Australian apprentice chest of drawers, kauri pine. Myrtle and blackwood, late 19th century, inscribed on reverse "Mrs P. Jackson, Sale", 52 cm high, 44 cm wide, 31 cm deep

An unusual miniature chest of drawers, cedar and pine with…

19th Century Miniature Cedar Chest of Drawers with Inlay

An unusual miniature chest of drawers, cedar and pine with inlaid escutcheons and monogram, lift top with tray compartments, 19th century, 55 cm high, 73 cm wide, 35 cm deep

A Georgian revival mahogany apprentice chest, circa 1920s, of…

Georgian Revival Mahogany Apprentice Chest

A Georgian revival mahogany apprentice chest, circa 1920s, of bow front form having a pull out shelf above two half drawers with three full width drawers below all with petite oval ring pull brass handles, with a shaped apron and upon small splayed…

Apprentice chest of four drawers with unusual cuts of ribbon…

Apprentice chest of four drawers with unusual cuts of ribbon cedar with glass knobs and kauri pine secondary timbers, 19th century, 37 cm high,37 cm wide, 22 cm deep

An Australian cedar apprentice chest of five drawers, 19th…

19th Century Australian Cedar Apprentice Chest with Five Drawers

An Australian cedar apprentice chest of five drawers, 19th century, 52 cm high, 40 cm wide, 27 cm deep

A late 19th century Australian colonial apprentice chest. 40 cm…

19th Century Australian Colonial Apprentice Chest

A late 19th century Australian colonial apprentice chest. 40 cm high, 39 cm wide, 29 cm deep.

19th century miniature huon pine chest fitted with two full…

Miniature Huon Pine Chest with Bun Feet and Drawers

19th century miniature huon pine chest fitted with two full width drawers on bun feet

Apprentice chest, late 19th century, blackwood and huon pine,…

Late 19th Century Blackwood Apprentice Chest

Apprentice chest, late 19th century, blackwood and huon pine, four drawer and squared base, height 38 cm, width 37 cm, depth 22 cm

Antique apprentice chest of four drawers, 44 cm x 26 cm, 44 cm…

Antique 4-Drawer Apprentice Chest

Antique apprentice chest of four drawers, 44 cm x 26 cm, 44 cm high.

A good Victorian miniature chest of drawers in mahogany, with 6…

Victorian Mahogany Miniature Chest of Drawers

A good Victorian miniature chest of drawers in mahogany, with 6 drawers flanked by turned and ornately caved columns, on turned bun feet, 39 cm wide, 26 cm deep, 42 cm high

A fine Victorian oak apprentice chest. second half 19th century.…

Victorian Oak Apprentice Chest

A fine Victorian oak apprentice chest. second half 19th century. The miniature chest with an extended top, two half width and three full width drawers below all with turned timber handles and raised on tapering bun feet. Height 31.5 cm. Width 32 cm. Depth…

Three wooden apprentice items, 19th century, comprising a…

19th Century Wooden Apprentice Furniture Set

Three wooden apprentice items, 19th century, comprising a cheval mirror, and two chests of drawers, the largest chest 36 cm high, 30 cm wide, 15 cm deep