Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Mini Paul MacAlister 1/2" scale

Here are the unique hand crafted 1/2" scale miniature Mid Century Modern furniture that were recently on ebay. All pieces were created by Mid Century designer Paul MacAlister in the 50's - 60's and have been in storage since at least his death in 1986. 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.

All images and details from ebay listings by seller countryhomme.

MID CENTURY MODERN MINIATURE LOUNGE SET TABLE 4 CHAIRS
This five piece lounge set includes four matching chair and a round coffee table. Constructed of painted pine and mahogany.
Chairs measure approx. 1 1/8" tall by 1 1/8" wide and 1 1/8" deep.
Table measures approx. 1 7/16" wide and 5/8" high.





MID CENTURY MODERN MINIATURE DESK & EAMES style CHAIR
Great Mid Century desk made of pine with a brass base and galley. Accompanying the desk is a classic Eames chair.
Chair measures approx. 1 1/16" tall by 7/8" wide (back legs) and 7/8" deep.
Desk measures approx. 1 7/8" long by 1 5/16" high by 7/8" deep.






MID CENTURY MODERN MINIATURE DINING TABLE and 4 CHAIRS
This five piece set includes four matching chairs and a square dining table. Table and chairs made of solid wood.
Chairs measure approx. 1 1/2" tall by 1 1/4" wide and 1" deep.
Table measures approx.1 5/8" by 1 5/8" by 1 1/4" high.





MID CENTURY MODERN MINIATURE 6 PIECE LIVING ROOM SET
This six piece set includes a sofa, two chairs, floor lamp, coffee table and a square lamp table. Tables, sofa and chairs made of solid wood. Floor lamp made of metal and wood. Sofa and chairs have a washed out painted finish. One chair painted a contrasting color. Some scuffs on the chair fronts.
Chairs measure approx. 1 1/4" tall by 1 1/8" wide and 1 1/4" deep.
Sofa measures approx. 3 1/8" wide by 1 1/4" deep by 1 1/4" tall.
Coffee table measures approx. 2 1/8" long by 3/4" wide by 5/8" high.
Square lamp table measures 1 1/8" by 1 1/8" by 7/8" high.
Floor lamp measures approx. 1 7/8" tall. Wood shade is Approx. 7/8" wide by 5/16" high.






MID CENTURY MODERN MINIATURE FLOOR LAMP and TWO CHAIRS
This three piece set includes two chairs and a floor lamp. Chairs are made of solid wood. Floor lamp made of metal and wood.
Chairs measure approx. 1 1/4" tall by 1 3/8" wide and 1 3/8" deep.
Floor lamp measures approx. 2" tall. Wood shade is Approx. 7/8" wide by 5/16" high.






MID CENTURY MODERN MINIATURE GREAT 12 PIECE PATIO SET
All twelve pieces are made of mahogany with metal legs.
Chaise lounge measures approx. 2 3/4" long by 1 1/8" wide by 1 1/8" high.
Side tables measure 1 1/8" by 3/4" by 7/8" tall.
Serving cart measures approx. 1 7/8" long by 7/8" wide by 1 1/4" high.
Square dining table measures 1 5/16" by 1 5/16" by 1" high.
Chairs measure approx. 1 1/4" high by 3/4" wide by 7/8" deep.
Picnic table measures approx. 2 7/8" by 1 1/4" by 1 1/4" high.
Benches measure approx. 2 1/2" by 3/4" by 7/16" high and 1 7/8" by 3/4" by 7/16" high.





MID CENTURY MODERN MINIATURE 4 LOUNGE CHAIRS & TABLE
This five piece lounge set consists of four modular chairs that can be put together like a sofa or used as individual chairs plus a coffee table. The chairs are made of painted pine with mahogany legs. The coffee table is made of solid mahogany. ( Top has crack.)
The lounge Chairs measure approx. 1 1/8" deep by 1 1/8" wide by 1 3/8" high.
Coffee tables measures 1 3/8" round by 3/4" high.
Lounge chairs look to be in good condition. Coffee table top has a split in it.





MID CENTURY MODERN MINIATURE TWO OPEN ARM CHAIRS
Stylish pair of curved back open arm chairs.
The chairs are made of solid wood.
Chairs measure approx. 1 3/8" high by 1 1/8" wide by 7/8" deep.





MID CENTURY MODERN MINIATURE TWO 1950s BARREL CHAIRS
Stylish pair of curved back barrel chairs. The chairs are made of solid wood.
Chairs measure approx. 1 3/8" high by 1" wide by 1 1/8" deep.






MID CENTURY MODERN MINIATURE TV 1950s TELEVISION SET
This is a one of a kind miniature 1950s television set. The TV is constructed of Mahogany and has a plastic screen.
Measures approx. 1 1/2" high by 1 3/8" wide by 1 " deep.





MID CENTURY MODERN MINIATURE 2 DANISH MODERN END TABLES
A unique pair of miniature Danish Modern end tables. The tables are hand crafted from solid Mahogany. One table has never received a coat of finish. The other is finished.
The tables measure approx. 1" high by 7/8" by 1 1/8 ".






MID CENTURY MODERN MINIATURE GREENE & GREENE TYPE TABLE
A unique end table or lamp table. The style has an Oriental influence similar to the work or Greene and Greene in the early twentieth century. The table is hand crafted from solid Mahogany, The table top and shelf have bread board ends and sides. This tiny little table is hand made with over 20 individual pieces.
The table measure approx. 1" high by 7/8" by 1 3/16 ".



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

10 comments:

  1. These are wonderful! Thanks for sharing all the details! :-)

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  2. I am in LOVE with that tripod lamp! My, my, my! C

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  3. So beautifully crafted and delicate. Wonderful pictures and thanks too for sharing them.

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  4. It's all wonderful & beautifully made, but the desk & Eames chair, & the Danish modern end tables - be still my heart!

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  5. Beautiful, beautiful...
    I have been looking for an idea of a sunbed, now You gave me One!
    Thank you for shareing these wonderful pictures! :)
    Kikka

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  6. This is impeccable! The skill with which are these miniatures crafted! And the idea! What a fantastic idea, imagine you could actually make a small-scale simulation of what would your room look like and then decide how to furnish your apartment. A sort of miniature IKEA! Great!

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  7. These pieces are exquisite. When were they on eBay? Thank you so much for sharing these images.

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  8. Pretty amazing work at such a small scale indeed.

    DollStories The auctions ended April 11, and I believe they were up for one week. Seller countryhomme has more pieces he will be listing, so keep an eye on his store: http://myworld.ebay.com/countryhomme/
    I'll post more details if I can get them.

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  9. Thanks! Wow. I completely missed these auctions, even though I periodically search eBay for Mr. MacAlister's things. Thanks for the link... although the pursestrings are getting so tight, they're twanging!

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  10. The dining set is just wow. The end tables are also ridiculously awesome as well!

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