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 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 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

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 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

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.

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 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 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

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

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

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

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

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 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, 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 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.

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

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

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

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 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

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 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

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

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

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.

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

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

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 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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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,…

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 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

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

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 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 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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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 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 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

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

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…

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.

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.

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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 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

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 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 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 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

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

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.

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

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

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).

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 mahogany miniature chest, flat front with five drawers

Victorian Miniature Mahogany Chest with 5 Drawers

Victorian mahogany miniature chest, flat front with five drawers

Victorian mahogany three drawer miniature chest

Victorian Mahogany Miniature Chest with 3 Drawers

Victorian mahogany three drawer miniature chest

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 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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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