Monday, April 25, 2011

Last of the Paul MacAlister 1/2" scale

Here are the unique hand crafted 1/2" scale miniature Mid Century Modern furniture that are currently on ebay. These are the last of the pieces created by Mid Century designer Paul MacAlister (died in 1986) in the 50's - 60's and have been in storage since for decades. These were from his personal collection and are the smaller size that he was known for, same as his Plan-A-Room. Mr. MacAlister hand crafted modern furniture in miniature scale for presentation of home furnishing ideas for his television show, retailers, industry and interior design clients. Some are more "traditional" than "modern", but still incredible examples of Mr. MacAlister's talent from over half a decade ago.

All images and details from ebay listings by seller countryhomme.


MID CENTURY MODERN MINIATURE DINING TABLE and 4 CHAIRS
Five piece dining set. Table with four matching chairs. Table is constructed with brass or bronze finish metal legs and base. The top is wood or composition board. Chairs constructed of painted wood seat and back. The legs are metal with penny feet.
Table measures approx. 1 5/16" by 1 5/16" by 1 3/16" high.
Chairs measure approx.1 5/16" high by 7/8" wide by 3/4" deep.





MID CENTURY MODERN MINIATURE THREE UNIQUE CHAIRS eames
Three unique hand crafted Mid Century chairs. The little red chair is a tripod, only three legs. The seat and legs are painted wood. The curved back is made of metal. The middle chair is an Eames design. Constructed entirely of wood. The third chair is reminiscent of a Gilbert Rhodes design. One piece metal base with painted wood seat and back.
Little red chair measures approx.1 1/8" high by 7/8" wide by 7/8" deep.
Eames style chair measures approx. 1 3/16" high by 7/8" wide by 7/8" deep.
Rhodes style chair measures approx. 1 1/4" high by 5/8" wide by 7/8" deep.





MID CENTURY MODERN MINIATURE PAINTED UPHOLSTERED CHAIR
Beautifully painted upholstered chair. The entire chair is constructed of wood. Chair measures approx. 1 3/4" high by 7/8" wide by 7/8" deep.




MID CENTURY MODERN MINIATURE UPHOLSTERED CHAIR #2
Painted upholstered chair. The entire chair is constructed of wood. Chair measures approx. 1 3/4" high by 7/8" wide by 7/8" deep.



MID CENTURY TRADITIONAL MINIATURE CHIPPENDALE WINGBACK
Painted upholstered wing-back Chippendale chair. The entire chair is constructed of wood. Chair measures approx. 1 3/4" high by 1 3/8" wide by 1" deep.



MID CENTURY TRADITIONAL MINIATURE OPEN ARM CHAIR
Painted upholstered open arm chair. The entire chair is constructed of wood. Painted finish is original but looks muddy around the edges. Chair measures approx. 1 3/4" high by 1" wide by 11/4" deep.



MID CENTURY MODERN MINIATURE CURVED BACK ARM CHAIR
Curved back open arm chair. The entire chair is constructed of wood. Chair measures approx. 1 3/8" high by 1 1/8" wide by 7/8" deep.




MID CENTURY DANISH MODERN MINIATURE OPEN ARM CHAIR #1
Danish Modern open arm chair. The entire chair is constructed of wood. Chair measures approx. 1 3/8" high by 1 1/8" wide by 7/8" deep.




MID CENTURY DANISH MODERN MINIATURE OPEN ARM CHAIR #2
Danish Modern open arm chair. The entire chair is constructed of wood. Frame is made of mahogany. Chair measures approx. 1 5/16" high by 15/16" wide by 7/8" deep.





MID CENTURY TRADITIONAL MINIATURE 2 CHIPPENDALE CHAIRS
Pair of Chippendale side chairs. Chairs are constructed of solid mahogany with painted wood seats. Chairs measures approx. 1 3/4" high by 3/4" wide by 7/8" deep.




MID CENTURY TRADITIONAL MINIATURE 2 RIBBON BACK CHAIRS
Pair of Federal Ribbon Back side chairs. Chairs are constructed of solid mahogany with painted wood seats. Chairs measures approx. 1 3/4" high by 15/16" wide by 7/8" deep.




MID CENTURY TRADITIONAL MINIATURE PAIR KLISMOS CHAIRS
Pair of saber leg Klismos chairs. Chairs are constructed of solid wood. Chairs measures approx. 1 3/8" high by 1" wide by 7/8" deep.




MID CENTURY TRADITIONAL MINIATURE DUNCAN PHIFE CHAIR
Duncan Phife style side chair. Chair is constructed of solid wood. Chair measures approx. 1 7/16" high by 15/16" wide by 1" deep.




MID CENTURY TRADITIONAL MINIATURE EMPIRE OPEN ARM CHAIR
Empire style open arm chair. Chair is constructed of solid wood. Chair measures approx. 1 3/8" high by 7/8" wide by 15/16" deep.




MID CENTURY TRADITIONAL MINIATURE EMPIRE SIDE CHAIR
Empire style side chair. Chair is constructed of solid wood. Chair measures approx. 1 3/8" high by 15/15" wide by 7/8" deep.




MID CENTURY TRADITIONAL MINIATURE PEMBROKETABLE
Pembroke Table. Table is constructed of solid mahogany. Table measures approx. 1 1/4" by 1 5/16" by 1 1/8"" high.




MID CENTURY MODERN MINIATURE LOW LONG BENCH
Mid Century low bench. Bench is constructed of solid wood base is mahogany. Bench measures approx. 3 5/16" long by 1 5/16" wide by 5/8"" high.




(all images and details from ebay listings linked above by seller countryhomme)

2 comments:

  1. This is so wonderful how you brought this to everyone's attention. Your have a great eye for modern miniatures and deserve credit for not letting these design gems slip by. Thanks C

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  2. Fantastic stuff and I really like it. I am impressed with the designs and your idea in creating this wonderful piece was really amazing. Big thanks for sharing.


    Charles A

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