Vintage oak apprentice piece or Dolls house table this very well made dining table miniature could have been made as a apprentice piece or by a skilled wood worker for a dolls house etc lovely aged patina 
28 cm wide 18 cm width 9 cm tall 
The history of dolls' houses can be traced back thousands of years, with the earliest known examples found in Egyptian tombs. However, the fashion for dolls' houses as a child's toy began in 16th century Germany. Here are some key events in the history of dolls' houses: 
16th century: The first known dollhouse in Europe was commissioned by Albrecht V, Duke of Bavaria for his daughter. It was a grand display of wealth and was likely also a way for the young princess to learn how to run a home. 
17th century: Dollhouses, also known as cabinet houses, were displayed in glass cabinets and were intended to show off wealth and pedagogy. 
18th century: Smaller, more realistic dollhouses appeared in Europe. 
19th century: The middle class began to buy dolls' houses for their children, and the manufacture of dolls' houses increased. The interiors were highly decorated and the furniture was made from wood or tin. 
After World War II: Dollhouses were mass-produced in factories, with less detailed craftsmanship than before. 
Recent years: There has been a renewed interest in dollhouses and miniatures. 
Some notable dolls' houses include:
Queen Mary's Dolls' House
Features a hidden garden that can be revealed by pulling out a drawer from under the main buildring
Apprentice pieces are miniature replicas of full-sized items made by apprentices to practice their skills. They are often highly detailed and can be difficult to distinguish from the real thing. Apprentice pieces are typically from the 1800s and can be made from a variety of items, including furniture, chests of drawers, and cupboards.