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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An antique Australian apprentice chest, cedar and honeysuckle…

An antique Australian apprentice chest, cedar and honeysuckle with original glass knobs, South Australian origin, 19th century, 59 cm high, 38 cm wide, 31 cm deep

Victorian mahogany miniature chest, of rectangular shape with…

Victorian Miniature Mahogany Chest with Lockable Side Panel

Victorian mahogany miniature chest, of rectangular shape with six long drawers, lockable side panel, height 52 cm. Provenance: The Estate of the late Janis Salisbury, Sydney

A Georgian mahogany six drawer apprentice chest, early 19th…

A Georgian mahogany six drawer apprentice chest, early 19th century, with ivory escutcheons and raised on a shaped plinth base, 34.5 cm high, 27.5 cm wide, 25.5 cm deep

A cedar five drawer miniature chest, early 20th century, 37 cm…

Early 20th Century Cedar Miniature Five Drawer Chest

A cedar five drawer miniature chest, early 20th century, 37 cm high, 35 cm wide, 27 cm deep

An antique English walnut apprentice chest, 19th/20th century,…

An antique English walnut apprentice chest, 19th/20th century, 59 cm high, 68 cm wide, 29 cm deep

An antique Australian apprentice chest walnut and red pine,…

Late 19th Century Australian Walnut and Pine Apprentice Chest

An antique Australian apprentice chest walnut and red pine, late 19th century, 40 cm x 36 cm x 27 cm

A Colonial apprentice chest of five drawers, Australian cedar…

Colonial Apprentice Chest with Cedar and Kauri Pine

A Colonial apprentice chest of five drawers, Australian cedar and kauri pine with red pine secondary timbers, South Australian origin, circa 1880, 49 cm high, 42 cm wide, 36 cm deep

A miniature chest of drawers with half bobbin columns,…

19th Century Australian Cedar Miniature Chest of Drawers

A miniature chest of drawers with half bobbin columns, Australian cedar, 19th century Note: Restoration work done in the 20th century revealed the mark for J. Sly the famed Sydney cabinet maker, this piece would appear to be the work of an apprentice of…

Antique English mahogany apprentice Wellington chest, approx 57…

English Mahogany Apprentice Wellington Chest

Antique English mahogany apprentice Wellington chest, approx 57 cm high, 43 cm wide, 26.5 cm deep

A colonial kauri apprentice chest, the paneled doors open to…

Colonial Kauri Apprentice Chest with Drawers and Shaped Base

A colonial kauri apprentice chest, the paneled doors open to reveal two half and three full width drawers, raised on shaped plinth base. 39 x 22 cm.

George IV/William IV miniature chest of drawers good example,…

Miniature Maple Chest of Drawers (9 words)

George IV/William IV miniature chest of drawers good example, in maple and birds eye maple, with 2 top drawers, over 3 full length drawers, and original knobs to drawers, circa 1830s, height 32 cm; width 32 cm.

Antique French apprentice chest with 4 short and 2 long drawers,…

French apprentice chest with 6 drawers

Antique French apprentice chest with 4 short and 2 long drawers, 28.5 cm wide, 17.5 cm deep, 34.5 cm high

Regency mahogany apprentice chest with fluted top, two short…

Fluted Top Mahogany Apprentice Chest with Ebony Drawers

Regency mahogany apprentice chest with fluted top, two short and two long ebony crossbanded drawers on ringed feet

A colonial mottled kauri apprentice chest, three small drawers…

Colonial Kauri Inlaid Chest with Brass Handles

A colonial mottled kauri apprentice chest, three small drawers over three full width, the fronts inlaid in various New Zealand timbers, small brass handles, raised on plinth base. (minor damage). 44 x 27 x 45 cm.

An antique apprentice Wellington chest of six drawers, cedar,…

19th Century Wellington Chest with Six Drawers

An antique apprentice Wellington chest of six drawers, cedar, pine and walnut, 19th century 55 cm high, 37 cm wide, 36 cm deep

Original late 19th century cedar apprentice chest of seven…

19th Century Cedar Apprentice Chest with 7 Drawers

Original late 19th century cedar apprentice chest of seven drawers, dove tailed construction with mushroom knobs

An Australian cedar apprentice chest, circa 1880, 46 cm high,…

1880 Australian Cedar Apprentice Chest

An Australian cedar apprentice chest, circa 1880, 46 cm high, 44 cm wide, 28 cm deep

Antique apprentice chest of drawers, circa 1860, 32.5 cm x 15…

1860 Antique Apprentice Chest of Drawers

Antique apprentice chest of drawers, circa 1860, 32.5 cm x 15 cm, 28 cm high approx.

A miniature chest of drawers in the Victorian style, Tasmanian…

Victorian-style Tasmanian Huon Miniature Chest of Drawers

A miniature chest of drawers in the Victorian style, Tasmanian huon, late 20th century, 43 cm high, 39 cm wide, 29 cm deep

19th century mahogany 5 drawer apprentice chest of drawers on…

Mahogany 5-Drawer Apprentice Chest with Ivory Inlay

19th century mahogany 5 drawer apprentice chest of drawers on bracket feet with ivory escutcheons & inlay, 40 cm wide, 21 cm deep, 40 cm high

A Colonial antique apprentice chest of five drawers, cedar and…

Antique Colonial Cedar and Pine Apprentice Chest

A Colonial antique apprentice chest of five drawers, cedar and pine with half bobbin turned columns and moustache plinth, South Australian origin, 19th century 55 cm high, 50 cm wide, 27 cm deep

A Victorian style huon pine apprentice chest, late 20th century,…

Victorian-style Huon Pine Apprentice Chest, Late 20th Century

A Victorian style huon pine apprentice chest, late 20th century, 47 cm high

An Australian apprentice chest of seven drawers with nickel…

Australian Apprentice Chest with Original Painted Decoration

An Australian apprentice chest of seven drawers with nickel plated handles and fine tuned feet, top with remains of original painted decoration, South Australian origin, circa 1880, 57 cm high, 50 cm wide, 31 cm deep

A Regency mahogany and ebony inlaid miniature chest of drawers…

Miniature Mahogany Chests (or) Ebony Inlaid Miniature Chests

A Regency mahogany and ebony inlaid miniature chest of drawers together with another miniature chest, the rectangular top with brass handle above four graduated drawers with ebony line inlay and brass handles, raised on turned feet, the second smaller…

Cedar 1860's apprentice chest, 51 cm high x 40 cm wide, 26 cm…

1860's Cedar Apprentice Chest

Cedar 1860's apprentice chest, 51 cm high x 40 cm wide, 26 cm deep

A cedar 5 drawer apprentice chest, 19th century, 54 cm high, 45…

19th Century Cedar 5-Drawer Apprentice Chest

A cedar 5 drawer apprentice chest, 19th century, 54 cm high, 45 cm wide, 33 cm deep

A miniature model of a rustic pine kitchen dresser and a…

Miniature Rustic Pine Kitchen Dresser & Victorian Chest of Drawers

A miniature model of a rustic pine kitchen dresser and a miniature model of a Victorian chest of drawers, 19th century and later, the rustic dresser with two drawers, the Victorian chest of typical design, the pine kitchen dresser 42.5 cm high, 32.5 cm…

A walnut apprentice dressing chest, late 19th century, 65 cm…

19th Century Walnut Dressing Chest

A walnut apprentice dressing chest, late 19th century, 65 cm high, 58 cm wide, 23 cm deep

An antique English mahogany apprentice chest of drawers in the…

Georgian-style Mahogany Apprentice Chest of Drawers

An antique English mahogany apprentice chest of drawers in the Georgian style, 19th century, 35 cm high, 32 cm wide, 18 cm deep

Apprentice chest, Australian cedar, late 19th century. 52 cm…

Late 19th Century Australian Cedar Apprentice Chest

Apprentice chest, Australian cedar, late 19th century. 52 cm high, 47 cm wide, 26 cm deep.

A colonial kauri apprentice chest, configured with four drawers…

Colonial Kauri Apprentice Chest with Mixed Woods

A colonial kauri apprentice chest, configured with four drawers and slots for paperwork at the base, mixed woods of kauri, totara and rewarewa, raised on plinth base. 44 x 27 x 50 cm.

Birdseye huon pine apprentice chest of drawers (20th century)

Huon Pine Apprentice Chest of Drawers

Birdseye huon pine apprentice chest of drawers (20th century)

A Louis XV style burr walnut and bird's eye maple apprentice…

Burr Walnut and Maple Chest with Porcelain Cartouches

A Louis XV style burr walnut and bird's eye maple apprentice chest, late 19th century, the walnut bow front three drawer chest having strung maple reserves to the extended top, drawer fronts and sides, with gilt bronze pierced handles and porcelain…

A French apprentice miniature chest of drawers, kingwood veneer…

19th Century French Miniature Kingwood Chest of Drawers

A French apprentice miniature chest of drawers, kingwood veneer on pine with barber pole inlay, early 19th century, rare, 28 cm high, 38 cm wide, 22 cm deep

Musk cedar & huon pine apprentice style chest of 5 drawers, 89…

Antique Cedar & Pine 5-Drawer Chest

Musk cedar & huon pine apprentice style chest of 5 drawers, 89 cm high, 53 cm wide, 24 cm deep, 1900's

An early 19th century mahogany miniature chest, the grape, vine…

Mahogany Miniature Chest with Grape Vine Carving

An early 19th century mahogany miniature chest, the grape, vine & wolf relief carved front doors opening to seven drawers. An elaborate geometric design carved to each side of the cabinet, with key. 38 x 34 x 28 cm.

A miniature apprentice huon pine chest of drawers, 19th century,…

Miniature Huon Pine Chest of Drawers

A miniature apprentice huon pine chest of drawers, 19th century, the chest with frieze drawer and seven drawers, side pilasters and raised on bun feet, 44 cm high, 40 cm wide, 24 cm deep

A miniature chest of drawers, Tasmanian huon pine and pine,…

Miniature Huon Pine Chest of Drawers

A miniature chest of drawers, Tasmanian huon pine and pine, 20th century 40 cm high, 40 cm wide, 16 cm deep

An apprentice chest, Australian cedar, 19th century 60 cm high,…

19th Century Australian Cedar Apprentice Chest

An apprentice chest, Australian cedar, 19th century 60 cm high, 59 cm wide, 33 cm deep

An apprentice Australian cedar chest of five drawers 50 x 41 x…

5-Drawer Cedar Chest by Australian Apprentice

An apprentice Australian cedar chest of five drawers 50 x 41 x 25 cm

An antique Australian cedar four drawer apprentice chest, 19th…

19th Century Australian Cedar 4 Drawer Apprentice Chest (40.5 cm)

An antique Australian cedar four drawer apprentice chest, 19th century, 40.5 cm x 34.5 cm x 19 cm

An Australian cedar apprentice chest of five drawers with full…

1870 Australian Cedar Apprentice Chest with Five Drawers

An Australian cedar apprentice chest of five drawers with full cedar secondary timbers, circa 1870, 49 cm high, 49 cm wide, 26 cm deep

Miniature chest of 5 drawers, late 19th century with…

Antique Poplar Chest of Drawers, 1899

Miniature chest of 5 drawers, late 19th century with inscription 'These chest of drawers was made by my father in the year 1899 at Castlemaine Vic. Aust. out of some poplar trees which were growing in our garden for a great many years, father was 73 years…

A Tasmanian huon pine apprentice chest with blackwood knobs and…

Huon Pine Apprentice Chest with Blackwood Accents

A Tasmanian huon pine apprentice chest with blackwood knobs and feet, 29 cm high, 24.5 cm wide, 21 cm deep

An English Victorian elm apprentice chest. 43 cm high, 34 cm…

Victorian Elm Apprentice Chest

An English Victorian elm apprentice chest. 43 cm high, 34 cm wide, 22 cm deep.

An apprentice four-drawer miniature chest (of exhibition…

Aussie Timber Mini Chest: Masterful Apprentice Exhibition Piece

An apprentice four-drawer miniature chest (of exhibition quality) incorporating various Australian timbers

Victorian maple & mahogany apprentice chest of drawers 30 cm…

Victorian Miniature Chest of Drawers

Victorian maple & mahogany apprentice chest of drawers 30 cm high, 31 cm wide, 17 cm deep

A huon pine apprentice chest, late 19th century, 28 cm high, 31…

19th Century Huon Pine Apprentice Chest

A huon pine apprentice chest, late 19th century, 28 cm high, 31 cm wide, 20 cm deep

A Colonial mottled kauri apprentice chest, five drawers, copper…

Mottled Kauri Apprentice Chest with Copper Handles

A Colonial mottled kauri apprentice chest, five drawers, copper handles, raised on bun feet. 50 cm x 23 cm x 64 cm.

A apprentice chest of three drawers, cedar and huon pine with…

19th Century Cedar and Huon Pine Apprentice Chest

A apprentice chest of three drawers, cedar and huon pine with red pine secondary timbers, South Australian origin, 19th century, 30 cm high, 29 cm wide, 24 cm deep

Fine antique miniature chest of drawers with four drawers.…

Antique Miniature Chest of Drawers with Four Drawers

Fine antique miniature chest of drawers with four drawers. Possibly apprentice piece, 20.5 cm wide, 26.5 cm high

A huon pine six drawer apprentice chest. 36 cm high, 34 cm wide,…

Huon Pine Six Drawer Chest - Compact and Elegant

A huon pine six drawer apprentice chest. 36 cm high, 34 cm wide, 17 cm deep

A New Zealand specimen wood apprentice chest, circa 1870,…

NZ Specimen Wood Apprentice Chest, Circa 1870

A New Zealand specimen wood apprentice chest, circa 1870, Mottled Kauri, Totara knot and Puriri, the moulded rectangular top above two short and three long drawers on a plinth base, 36 cm wide, x 27 cm deep, 42 cm high. Provenance: Private Collection…

A good New Zealand colonial woods apprentice chest, the six…

A good New Zealand colonial woods apprentice chest, the six drawer fronts (three are solid, two are thick veneered) of mottled kauri, kauri and rewarewa highlights. Turned knob handles and half turned column pillars. 34.5 x 22 x 43 cm.

A NZ colonial miniature rimu and kahikatea lined scotch chest,…

Colonial Miniature Rimu and Kahikatea Scotch Chest

A NZ colonial miniature rimu and kahikatea lined scotch chest, with thumb moulded top edge, ogee frieze drawer, central drawer with inverse fielded burr totara panel flanked by small drawers, the left with faux front, above three graduated long drawers,…

An Australian cedar apprentice chest of four drawers with full…

19th Century Cedar Apprentice Chest

An Australian cedar apprentice chest of four drawers with full cedar secondary timbers, 19th century, 40 cm high, 40 cm wide, 20 cm deep

A miniature chest of drawers, huon pine, 44 cm high, 40 cm wide,…

Huon Pine Miniature Chest of Drawers

A miniature chest of drawers, huon pine, 44 cm high, 40 cm wide, 28 cm deep

A 19th century Australian full cedar apprentice chest, with…

19th Century Cedar Apprentice Chest with Seven Drawers

A 19th century Australian full cedar apprentice chest, with seven drawers above turned legs, lacking two drawer knobs, 64 x 65.5 x 25.5 cm

An antique Australian apprentice chest of four drawers,…

Antique Australian Apprentice Chest with Four Drawers

An antique Australian apprentice chest of four drawers, birdseye huon pine and cedar with kauri pine secondary timbers, circa 1875, 35 cm high, 39 cm wide, 28 cm deep

An Australian cedar apprentice chest, 19th century, faint…

19th Century Cedar Apprentice Chest with Inscription

An Australian cedar apprentice chest, 19th century, faint inscription on back partially legible 'Mithell....Grattan street Carlton('), 36 cm high, 36 cm wide, 25 cm deep

Apprentice chest 19th century, huon pine, made by the Nephew of…

19th Century Huon Pine Apprentice Chest

Apprentice chest 19th century, huon pine, made by the Nephew of the Buttery Brothers, Phillip Buttery, original apprentice piece, height 41.5 cm, length 37.5 cm, depth 18 cm

A stunning New Zealand apprentice chest of drawers, burl totara,…

1870 New Zealand Native Timber Chest of Drawers

A stunning New Zealand apprentice chest of drawers, burl totara, rimu, kahikate and other native timbers, circa 1870, 46 cm high, 42 cm wide, 23 cm deep