Apprentice Piece

A rare 19th century miniature water gilded carved wood cane seat childs chair, sometimes referred to as an apprentice piece, circa 1860.

A delightful and interesting miniature oak chest retaining its original internal till. This piece is too small to be called a child's chest so could well be an apprentice piece or ea...

We think this is an apprentice piece due to the variety of carving techniques.

We cannot find a comparable table by Spillman of this size and it is possible it may have been an apprentice piece. Starting in the 19th century as a cabinet maker, Spillman and C...

The inside is also highly decorated a gorgeous and important emperor court scene which is absolutely magnificent with attendants and various other court apprentices. The piece is fu...

18th Century Apprentice Piece Commode in Marqueterie from Eastern France probably Alsace.

Gorgeous mini Grandfather clock in the Sheraton manner Circa 1890 on this small apprentice piece Mahogany with satinwood inlays including shell motifs Offered in great shape and will...

A miniature George III mahogany bureau apprentice piece, of rectangular form with a fall front and fitted pine interior with an arrangement of small drawers and pigeon holes, all abo...

Wonderful hand crafted scale model of Oxford's Radcliffe College Crafted from walnut with black ebonized trim We date this apprentice piece to circa 1950 Highly collectable piece - ...

An exceptional small painted commode (apprentice piece) in red, gold, and floral design signed Germaine et Roger Antiquites, Paris.

But what is an apprentice piece and why are they often confused with miniatures?

A very fine quality and rare 18th century mahogany miniature chest of three drawers with moulded edge top and standing on bracket feet. The handles, escutcheons and feet, original. ...

But what is an apprentice piece and why are they often confused with miniatures?

Architects model or apprentice piece. Believed to be a spire framework, French, circa 1900.

Finely crafted apprentice piece, ideal for display or as showroom decor Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good order throughout Select stocks show fine grain interest and d...

Architects roof model or apprentice piece. Wonderful decorative piece. French, circa 1890.

Small Architects model or apprentice piece. great scale display piece, some minor losses, French, circa 1890.

Large Architects Church roof model or apprentice piece. Great scale, dry finish, some minor losses.

An incredible small French brass bistro mirror with original heavily foxed mirror plate. Quite possibly an apprentice piece due to its size and attention to detail.

Very fine carved walnut architectural model of a Greco-Roman temple, with hinged lid and column fronted doors, circa 1840, each row of columns either hinged or removable, possibly ma...

Inlaid console table French one of a kind French artisan apprentice piece circa 1970 Unique and very well made A very practical piece for a small hallway or niche Exotic wood Inlaid...

A Swedish Modern cabinet, Circa 1955, Signed by the maker, Lennart Örngren, as his examination piece from Jjungstedtska Skolan. Curved fronted with two doors above two long drawers a...

We are delighted to offer for sale this very nice early Victorian apprentice draftsman desk A good looking well-made piece, for today's sizing this would great a great little desk...

A mid-19th century burr walnut miniature chest having well figured shaped top over four drawers retaining original turned wooden knobs flanked by canted corners raised on original...

A very attractive mid-19th century mahogany Miniature bowfronted chest with well figured Top and crossbanded decoration over two short And three long drawers having replaced brass...

There is often a debate over whether miniature furniture was made as an apprentice piece, which is where a somebody looking for a job in a workshop would create something to sho...

Handcrafted circa 1860, this petite chest was likely created as an apprentice piece or for use in a luxury boutique display.

Normally antique miniature furniture such as this was made either as an apprentice piece like mentioned above, or alternatively as a workshops scale model sample piece, for a travell...

A charming regency period 19th century miniature chest, veneered in mahogany, satinwood & field maple, having delightfully figured and inlaid top over two short and three long dra...

Often it is debated whether miniature furniture was made as an apprentice piece, which is when a craftsmen who was looking for a job at a workshop would create something to showcase ...

Often much debate is had as to whether miniature furniture was made as an apprentice piece, which is when a craftsmen who is looking for a job at a workshop would create something to...

This chair may have been a small-scale version of a masterpiece, an apprentice piece, or show piece. With a focus on the beautifully patinated leather seat and backrest, this chair w...

Its artisans shaped molten glass through breath and flame, passing techniques from master to apprentice—each piece a quiet echo of that enduring craft.

A true artisan opposed to an apprentice must have carved this piece. Dimensions: 4"w x 3.75"d x 9"h

Called a bonheur du jour in French, this meuble de maitrise was created as a masterwork of a cabinet maker's apprentice. This piece was meant to show that the apprentice had fully ma...

Petite table, probably created by a furniture maker's apprentice as a test piece finely crafted and featuring a center pedestal and tripod base.

This miniature example may well have been an apprentice box maker's piece. The sides are made of gold, with two protruding side handles, and both the cover and base are inset with a ...

Made in solid walnut, probably an apprentice or college piece derived from the Cotswold School tradition.

This is believed to be an apprentice test piece—young craftsmen would begin by making smaller mirrors with hand-drawn glass before progressing to larger works.

The mirror is believed to be an apprentice test piece, as smaller and thinner mirrors were often made by young craftsmen before progressing to larger works.

Its artisans shaped molten glass through breath and flame, passing techniques from master to apprentice—each piece a quiet echo of that enduring craft.

This is an unusual piece and we think it could be an "Apprentice Piece" .

Small architects model or apprentice piece., Some historical wood worm holes.

19th Century small 3 tier piecrust mahogany cake stand circa 1880. Quite possibly an apprentice piece or scaled down model for a dumb waiter.  3 Tiers of of piecrust edged serving...

Early 20th inlaid desktop drawer cabinet circa 1910. Unusual small apprentice piece. Made using various woods and showcasing various techniques of inlay and woodwork.

There is much debate over whether miniature furniture was made as an apprentice piece, which is when a craftsmen who was looking for a job at a workshop would create something to sho...

This particular piece was almost certainly made as a travelling salesman sample piece due it being most unusual to find a miniature side table and also the fact it is most unlikel...

It would work well as a table top item, jewelry case or accent piece. Additional Information: Other examples of this work have been described variously as 19th century, an apprentic...

The small-scale version may have been created as an apprentice piece, or show-piece, or as a display sample.

This chair may have been a small-scale version of a masterpiece, an apprentice piece, or show piece. Surviving finer pieces of small-scale furniture, such as this chair, point to a c...

Before that, he had been awarded a silver medal for his apprentice piece in cabinet-making. He and his brother, the master cabinet-maker Otto, ran the family furniture-making busines...

At Stoneware Designs he employed several people as apprentices and piece workers, including Frank Matranga and Brent Bennet, both of whom went on to become well known ceramists in th...

A fine example of a miniature chest of drawers. An apprentice piece or tradesman's sample. Veneered in rosewood with brass inlay.

An incredible 20th century rustic industrial style repurposed dining table - kitchen island. Crafted from a heavy-duty utilitarian cast iron American factory - warehouse trolley ...

Industrial steel cabinet with (7) functional wood drawers in original paint. Would make a great additional kitchen work surface, or function as a small kitchen island. Our Old Plank ...

This early 20th-century industrial metal workbench is a striking example of utilitarian craftsmanship. Built entirely from steel, it features a heavily patinated rusted top, a green-...

Under-appreciated but exceptionally made Antique New Williams Company treadle sewing machine with leather belt and working mechanism. Inside it houses spool boxes and the original st...

A substantial Belgian bakery table / work surface in solid maple! The rectangular top features a raised gallery edge and rests atop four spacious drawers, providing excellent storage...

French steel postal sorting desk in two parts. The desk in two parts with upper having 25 open compartments with a grid back. The desk with an oak work surface and a swing away seat....

circa 1890 Large English 19thC Pine Grain Bin Store Chest / Counter sku 1960 W190 x D67 x H76 cm Weight 87 kg

Iron massive work table used to assembly aircraft engines in Dassault Manufacture, France Certificate of authenticity is attached. Dassault aviation is a French aeronautic military...

These sturdy workbenches with a construction of sheet steel and wooden drawers were used by the Czech army from the 1940s onwards. As a result, they are now only found in poor condit...

Industrial workbench from the early 20th century. Made from wood and cast iron with outstanding original patina. A unique piece of furniture, perfect as a console table, with a wash...

Vintage Passementerie Workbench, 1950s Vintage Design Old piece of furniture of passementerie coming from a manufacture of Lyon. Additional information: Materials: Metal, Wood Colo...

This antique jeweller’s workbench is a rare double-sided studio table that speaks to generations of skilled craftsmanship. With a robust, asymmetrical solid wood surface bearing the ...