Take A Look At This Masterfully Crafted Dollhouse That Costs A Fortune (15 Pics)
This masterpiece of art, architecture, and design ain’t no child’s plaything and is a modern version of the cabinet houses owned by women of a certain social class throughout the 18th and 19th centuries.
This extraordinary custom-built 9-room hardwood cabinet house created by master builder Jimmy Landers is a masterpiece of miniature art, architecture, and design with exquisitely designed rooms including a 3-story grand foyer, a 2-story wood-paneled library, a dining room, parlor, master bedroom, and a guest bedroom. Darren Scala from D. Thomas Fine Miniatures is representing Mr. Landers on the sale of this piece and is accepting all bona fide offers, though it is estimated it may cost around $100,000 USD.
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Stunning example of dollhouse design and architecture
LED lighting is strategically placed throughout the cabinet to create a combination of both natural and effective lighting effects which help eliminate shadows. The chandeliers and sconces use traditional incandescent light bulbs for a dramatic look while the stained glass pieces are lit by a custom lighting panel created exclusively for The Sahlberg to create a natural lighting effect. Several rooms have additional live base plugs for additional table and floor lighting. An extensive electronic system using both round and tape wires was created in 3 sections with 3 power sources using DC current with easy access located underneath the cabinet table.
Cabinet house crafted by master miniaturist Jimmy Landers
Multiple-level foyer and wood-paneled library
A dramatic 3-story grand foyer with curved staircases made with hand-turned spindles and mahogany banisters leads to a stunning stained glass center dome by Barbara Sabia. Mahogany wood and marble flooring, coffered ceilings, brass chandeliers, triple stained glass windows and plaster fireplaces (some featuring faux finishes) are just some of the intricate details which comprise this masterpiece.
Hand-hammered copper-coffered ceiling
The library is highlighted by a stunning coffered ceiling with hand-hammered copper panels and hardwood beams accented in black and an equally impressive beveled paneled ceiling on the lower level lined with decorative timbers.
Tiered brass center hall chandelier and stained glass dome
The entranceway floor is made with over 2000 individually placed marble tiles and secured with traditional grout. A stunning 2-tiered custom brass chandelier hangs overhead, created by Linda Orleff.
Tiered Victorian all-brass chandelier
An ornate custom Victorian-style two-tiered all-brass chandelier with milky white acrylic globes casts a soft yellow glow in the library, as do several coordinating sconces flanking the second floor paneled doorways.
A spiral staircase with an inlay wood base, brass rod baluster, cherrywood treads with an etched design, and a curved hardwood handrail leads to the top level landing.
Center hall view up to the stained glass dome
Stunning stained glass center dome by Barbara Sabia decorated with hand-cut lead and a combination of beveled, glue chip, and frosted glass textures. The Dome measures 13″ long by 3″wide with natural illumination effects by Carl Sahlberg.
Exquisitely appointed rooms with plaster columns
The dining room, parlor, master bedroom and guest bedroom complete the cabinet house, each exquisitely designed and handcrafted to include all brass lighting fixtures, real mahogany flooring, textured wall papers, floor-to-ceiling triple stained glass windows, recessed ceilings with plaster appliques, and ornate fireplaces with granite hearths and gold-trimmed mirrors.
3-story grand foyer first floor entranceway with round staircase and double panel doors, brass door hardware by Ron Stetkewitcz
Grand foyer staircase leads to stained glass dome by Barbara Sabia
The parlor with floor-to-ceiling stained glass windows
The second-floor parlor features random planked mahogany wood flooring, a faux marble flickering fireplace with gilded gold-framed mirrors, a recessed ceiling with ornamental plaster, intricate mill work, and a pair of Corinthian columns framing the entranceway.
The guest bedroom features intricate millwork, paneled period wallpaper, a petite chandelier with coordinating sconces and plaster ceiling medallion, stained glass windows, a plaster fireplace with painted tiles, a granite hearth, and an inset mirror.
Master bedroom with ornate plaster fireplace and hardwood floor
The master bedroom features a carved plaster fireplace, a 6-arm brass chandelier with ornamental plaster framing, double paneled doors, floor-to-ceiling stained glass windows, and textured wallpaper inspired by historic design.
Meet master miniaturist Jimmy Landers
Jimmy Landers is a master builder. After retiring from corporate sale, his wife asked him to build her a dollhouse. Not just any dollhouse, but a historically accurate structure, with masterful details and amazing design.
Mr. Landers spent two years building The Sahlberg and commissioned an equally extraordinary group of artisans to create pieces to bring his vision to life.
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Share on FacebookWouldn't it be really cool if someone put like a microscopic camera in a doll, and they made the doll move with, I don't know, like robot tech, and then it could be like living in the house, but you could see it through the doll's eyes. (Ha that sounds creepy. "Through the dolls eyes")
Kinda blows my old Barbie Camper Van outta the water, lol! Stunning. I could be miniaturized and live out my days in bliss in that library.
Imagine if you could take out each book, and it would have some neat lines representing words! Earthquakes would be a pain. 📚
This is absolutely breathtaking! It reminds me of the thorne rooms...
the thorne rooms are pretty incredible!!!
Load More Replies...I managed to find one for my mother that's slightly less luxurious, but every bit as beautiful, for £200, and it has 11 rooms and three stairwells. It's the joy of her existence!
There are actual houses for sale where I live that are $100,000 CAD (so there would even be some money left over out of the $100,000 USD) I wish I could afford to buy an actually house.
Reminds me of the house featured in The Miniaturist (which was sadly so poorly rendered a drama, but the doll house was sublime!!!)
Trivia.... One of the best collections of dollhouses in the world is owned by HRH Queen Elizabeth. She started collected them as a child.
Okay, just because the world needs another conspiracy theory here's mine. The guy found a giant rose and tea cup an hauled it to some mansion.
He's working on it!! Follow him and the developments of the tudor on Instagram @jimmy_landers_jhlsignatures
Load More Replies...This house costs just as much as a real 10x20 house and now I'm gonna build one XD
yes please - we need more minis in the world!
Load More Replies...I'm so glad this is one man's dedicated gift to his wife - not some new elite-rich christmas present to spoilt kids as I thought it would be!
Unfortunately, towards the top of the article, it says that Darren Scala is handling the sale of this for Mr. Sanders. It does not seem to be a gift for his wife. Darren Scala is the writer/contributor on this, and since he states he is accepting offers for it, this whole article is basically a sale listing. I appreciate the craftsmanship but not the use of this website to sell it.
Load More Replies...There are 2 bedrooms: the two at the top. (The furniture isn't there yet.) The kitchen, bathroom, children's rooms, etc would be behind the doorways in the back, along with another hallway to separate them, just like in any other house of the period. If you can't see them, you have no imagination. The well-to-do (the only ones who could afford this type of work whn they were first popular) had no wish to see that sort of thing. It was the opulent parts of the house that mattered, just like in their own houses. Everybody knew those parts existed, but nobody mentioned them.
Load More Replies...Wouldn't it be really cool if someone put like a microscopic camera in a doll, and they made the doll move with, I don't know, like robot tech, and then it could be like living in the house, but you could see it through the doll's eyes. (Ha that sounds creepy. "Through the dolls eyes")
Kinda blows my old Barbie Camper Van outta the water, lol! Stunning. I could be miniaturized and live out my days in bliss in that library.
Imagine if you could take out each book, and it would have some neat lines representing words! Earthquakes would be a pain. 📚
This is absolutely breathtaking! It reminds me of the thorne rooms...
the thorne rooms are pretty incredible!!!
Load More Replies...I managed to find one for my mother that's slightly less luxurious, but every bit as beautiful, for £200, and it has 11 rooms and three stairwells. It's the joy of her existence!
There are actual houses for sale where I live that are $100,000 CAD (so there would even be some money left over out of the $100,000 USD) I wish I could afford to buy an actually house.
Reminds me of the house featured in The Miniaturist (which was sadly so poorly rendered a drama, but the doll house was sublime!!!)
Trivia.... One of the best collections of dollhouses in the world is owned by HRH Queen Elizabeth. She started collected them as a child.
Okay, just because the world needs another conspiracy theory here's mine. The guy found a giant rose and tea cup an hauled it to some mansion.
He's working on it!! Follow him and the developments of the tudor on Instagram @jimmy_landers_jhlsignatures
Load More Replies...This house costs just as much as a real 10x20 house and now I'm gonna build one XD
yes please - we need more minis in the world!
Load More Replies...I'm so glad this is one man's dedicated gift to his wife - not some new elite-rich christmas present to spoilt kids as I thought it would be!
Unfortunately, towards the top of the article, it says that Darren Scala is handling the sale of this for Mr. Sanders. It does not seem to be a gift for his wife. Darren Scala is the writer/contributor on this, and since he states he is accepting offers for it, this whole article is basically a sale listing. I appreciate the craftsmanship but not the use of this website to sell it.
Load More Replies...There are 2 bedrooms: the two at the top. (The furniture isn't there yet.) The kitchen, bathroom, children's rooms, etc would be behind the doorways in the back, along with another hallway to separate them, just like in any other house of the period. If you can't see them, you have no imagination. The well-to-do (the only ones who could afford this type of work whn they were first popular) had no wish to see that sort of thing. It was the opulent parts of the house that mattered, just like in their own houses. Everybody knew those parts existed, but nobody mentioned them.
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